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Alphabuild Building Set

by admin October 13, 2015

When kids do not like to learn about alphabets, parents will need to find creative ways to make learning them fun and interesting. If there is a way to make kids learn about the alphabet in a way that they will consider as just fun and games, then that may offer the most effective method available. If toys will do it for your kids, then by all means, have them play with the Alphabuild Building Set.

The Alphabuild Building Set is a building kit that will allow kids to build, not just structures, but letters of the alphabet. The set comes with colorful magnetic tile pieces kids can use to build upper case letters of the alphabet. Rectangle, square and curved tiles can be connected to each other to make all 26 letters of the alphabet. Kids can also try to build scenes and other shapes using the different pieces. Kids can easily snap the different tiles together, thanks to the magnetic properties of the tiles.

The Alphabuild Building Set comes with 20 assorted magnetic pieces. The materials are child-safe, so you can be assured your kids will be having fun and you have nothing to worry about, except of course, if your child eventually learns about the alphabet this way. Ideal for kids from 3 years old and above, the Alphabuild Building Set is available at Fat Brain Toys for $46.

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Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set

by admin June 11, 2015

Building sets are always interesting for all the kids. Once they see a toy set that allows them to create and build, they instantly gravitate towards it and start tinkering with the different pieces. The more building pieces they can work with, the better. Building sets like the Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set will certainly be popular among kids.

The Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set features different Tinkertoy parts that kids can use to build a variety of objects and structures. Kids can make use of spools, rods, washers, flags, end caps and more to try to build something out of their own imagination. If that may be too hard, the building set also comes with an instruction sheet that will provide kids with building tips and ideas. Once they get the hang of building different structures using the Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set, kids can then start to think about other things to build. The sky is the limit when it comes to ideas kids can come up with while playing with the Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set. This building set comes with a sturdy box for easy storage and handling on the go. It is ideal for kids from 3 years old and above. The Tinkertoy 150 Essentials Set is available at Toys R’ Us for $45.

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Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set

by admin May 12, 2015

Creativity can be expressed in different forms. Kids do so in different levels of play. Some kids like to build things. Others show creativity in other ways. For those who love building things with their hands, this Zome Tool Design 3 building set can be a good toy to hone those creative skills.

The Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set is a unique toy set that brings together art and science. The pieces are designed within the rules of the Golden Ratio, that unique value that always exists in the design of things, both natural and manmade. While some kids may find it too complicated, it is actually quite easy and fun.

The only rule that kids need to know when playing with that Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set is on how to properly fit the struts and nodes. Kids can build several interesting figures just by putting together the pieces in different ways and configurations. Kids can experiment building cubes, pyramids, and other complex shapes using the Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set. The set comes with five model suggestions that kids can try building right away. The black and white colors help enhance the objects as kids build them using the Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set.

The set comes with 90 struts and 57 nodes. This building set helps kids develop their fine motor skills, creativity and self-expression. It also helps them understand and appreciation the influence that math can have on design and art. The Zome Tool Design 3 Building Set is ideal for kids from 3 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $49.

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LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions

by admin December 11, 2014

Kids love to create things. That is why many of them love having building kits to dabble around with. Even at this early stage, kids already have that creative mindset that will enable them to create crazy contraptions that most of us adults will usually consider as useless or of no value. But not to kids. Useless or not, having a way to sharpening their creative minds is more important in this case. Having toys like the LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions set is always a good thing for many kids.

The LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions set will be something that many kids would love to have. It is a 150 block set that also includes rubber bands, gears and axles. This allows the kids to create those crazy contraptions like the Wall Rocket Racer, the Squeezeclaw Grabber and more. The building set comes with a spiral bound book containing 50 pages of step-by-step diagrams and instructions for building 16 interesting projects. From crazy vehicles to insane contraptions, this building set will help kids develop and build their own crazy contraptions aside from what the LEGO Crazy Action Contraptions set comes with. It is ideal for kids from 4 to 8 years old and is available at Amazon for around $23.

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The Chaos Machine

by admin December 6, 2014

Many parents might think that science may be quite complicated to teach their kids at an early age. But if you look at it in a different way, science can also be interesting and intriguing that kids might want to learn more if some fun element is added to the math learning process. Take Chaos Theory for instance. Just by the sound of the name already makes it complicated. But if kids have the Chaos Machine, they will find it fun enough to explore it further.

The Chaos Machine is a building set that introduces kids to the science of chaos. Kids will be able to discover the difference between controlled and chaotic situations. The mathematical terms and equations used in this science are explained in terms that younger kids may be able to understand. Once they get to learn the basics about the science, they can then move on to building different chaos machines.

Using the Chaos Machine building set, kids will learn how to build different types of pendulums. From simple ones to those that move unpredictably, kids will further understand about Chaos Theory through actual application. Soon enough, the kids will start exploring other ways and start building even more chaotic machines they can think of.

The different parts of the Chaos Machine building set are enough to help them start off building 7 chaos machines and even more as they become more inventive later on. Detailed instructions are also included to help guide kids through the building process. The Chaos Machine set is made for kids from 12 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $40.

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GoldieBlox And The Movie Machine

by admin November 13, 2014

There are kids who love to play with toys that help them create something. That is why construction or building kits are always considered attractive toys for both boys and girls. Some kids love the challenge of building something that others have not done yet. For those kids who love to play with such toys, this GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine kit will also have that same appeal.

The GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine is a unique kit in that it combines a construction kit with a story behind it. The kit comes with a story book that compliments the construction kit pieces. The story is about GoldiBlox and her friends work together to keep the Bloxtown Film Festival going. Along with the story, kids will learn how to build movie machines such as a zoetrope and an early animation device. The kit also comes with character figures that will help kids make the story come to life.

The GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine helps teach kids early engineering skills by developing their visio-spatial ability. The kit can also help boost a kid’s confidence in problem solving, not to mention helping develop their reading skills. The kit also comes with four movie packs that come with instructions on how kids can create endless animations. A free app is also available at the App Store to help kids make even more movies. The GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine pieces are compatible with other GoldieBlox sets. This toy is ideal for kids from 6 years old and above and is available at the GoldieBlox site for $30.

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Snap Circuits Motion Kit

by admin September 19, 2014

Kids love to play with toys that feature a dynamic component. In short, kids love toys that move. Although there are toys that can do such things, some kids sometimes like to explore how they create movement. Teaching kids what makes some toys move takes more than telling them it is all about electronics. The Snap Circuits Motion Kit can help do a better job.

The Snap Circuits Motion Kit helps kids build the electronic circuits that make different things move. This kit features parts with pieces that snap together and into the circuit board easily. A detailed 82-page instruction manual is available to guide kids how to create the projects. There are over 168 electric circuit projects to build, along with three moving models to construct.

The Snap Circuits Motion Kit contains all the parts that kids will need to create electronic circuits. It can help introduce kids early to understanding how to create different circuits and how they can make things move. The kit can also help kids develop their fine motor skills, focus and encourage scientific learning. The Snap Circuits Motion Kit is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $76.

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Ignition Series Electric Fan

by admin June 24, 2014

As kids grow, they begin to find different things quite interesting. Over time, they try to pursue this interest and try to learn more about them. For some, an interest in electronics or electricity may come early. There are kids who love to know more about how electricity works and how it runs things. These kids may become future electrical or electronic engineers. Even if they do not, parents should try to nurture this interest by providing toys that double as learning tools. For kids with an interest in all things electric, this Ignition Series Electric Fan science kit will be fascinating enough.

The Ignition Series Electric Fan science kit will teach kids how to create a working electric fan. Kids can discover how electric motors work and learn about the different components needed to make an electric fan. The science kit also helps kids understand the different principles that make it work. A fully illustrated guide provides instructions to make building the electric fan easier.

The Ignition Series Electric Fan kit comes with a motor, propeller, LED light, resistor, three contact springs, a switch, three wires, and a circuit assembly board. Building the electric fan from scratch will help develop a kid’s fine motor skills and interest in scientific learning. Completing the project will also give kids a sense of accomplishment in making the electric fan with their own hands. The Ignition Series Electric Fan is an ideal kit for budding scientists from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $15.

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Red Toolbox Junior Candy Maze

by admin February 1, 2014

Kids like to build things using their hands. These little engineers and builders would sometimes like to have a building project that they can feel proud of when completed. There are such building projects available as toy sets to help kids feed their fascination with building things. One example would be this Red Toolbox Junior Candy Maze. The Red Toolbox Junior Candy Maze is a simple and yet safe building project for kids. This will allow them to assemble and build a simple yet interesting wooden candy vending machine. The Red Toolbox Junior Candy Maze building kit comes with precision cut wooden pieces and other materials in order to make assembly more convenient for kids. With the support of parents, kids can learn how to set up the materials, assemble and put together each piece in order to create a Candy Maze that can give them a confidence boost when completed. When done, the Candy Maze becomes a storage area for candies and provides a fun way to extract the candies. A turn of the lever will allow individual candies to drop and go through a zigzag maze before falling into the extraction tray. The Red Toolbox Junior Candy Maze building kit comes with 22 wooden pieces, nails, sandpaper sheet, five foam rubber balls and rubber band. Assemble may also require having a hammer and wood glue which are not included with the kit. Assembling the pieces will help develop the kid’s fine motor skills, creativity as well as patience in trying to build something from the ground up. The building kit is ideal for kids from 4 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $13. Image Source: Fat Brain Toys