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VEX Robotics Orbit

by admin January 11, 2016

Kids love to build things. And as they grow, they would like to build more and more complex things. Not only does it help them have fun and enjoy what they are doing, it is also a way to help in their continuing development. This VEX Robotics Orbit is an ideal building set for those advancing kids.

The VEX Robotics Orbit will enable your young engineers to build a working model of the Earth orbiting the sun. It is actually a version of the 1704 Orrery Planetary Machine. The set features over 250 snap-on construction pieces that kids can put together with the help of step by step instructions. Upon completion, kids can then watch the gears move to make the whole gadget work seamlessly. It is a wonderful combination of mechanical engineering and astronomy that the kids will find fascinating.

The VEX Robotics Orbit construction set also comes with the same pieces that will allow kids to build other models such as a street bike or a hover ship. There are many instructions they can find online on how to build different things using the VEX Robotics Orbit construction kit. This set helps kids develop their fine motor skills, logic as well as introduce them to the world of engineering and astronomy. The VEX Robotics Orbit is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above and is available at Fat Brain Toys for $43.

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Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train

by admin December 28, 2015

Kids will certainly be more open to learning new things if they find in fun and interesting. If it is fun and games, it is easier for the kids to absorb new knowledge such as numbers and counting. When it comes to learning about numbers, it is never too early. Even toddlers can easily grasp the concept if they find it interesting. Having toys like the Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train will certainly make it fun and interesting even for toddlers.

The Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train is a good choice for an early building set for toddlers to start on. It comes with the First Builders blocks, three wheelbases and special parts that will allow toddlers to learn how to assemble a train or a train station. It also comes with three building plates that will allow kids to build anything else they can imagine. The blocks come in various colors. Parents, or even the kids themselves can add numbers into the blocks by using the included sticker sheet. Kids can learn how to identify the numbers and counting using the Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train.

The Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train set comes with 50 building pieces for kids to use in building a train or a train station. It also gives them the option to build anything else their creative minds can think of. The sticker sheet comes with two sets of numbers from 0 to 9 that can be added to the main blocks to allow the kids to learn more about numbers as they play with the building blocks. Each block is also designed to make it easy for those little hands to hold each one. This set is also compatible with all the other previous First Builders sets. The Mega Bloks First Builders 123 Learning Train is ideal for kids from 1 to 5 years old and is available at Toys R’ Us for $23.

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Snap Circuits Arcade

by admin December 12, 2015

Electronics may seem quite a challenge for kids to learn. But it can be made fun and entertaining for the kids to absorb the knowledge by making it into a game. Building sets will do the same thing- making learning fun and help kids build some interest in what they are doing. The Snap Circuits Arcade can do just that.

The Snap Circuits Arcade is a building set that allows kids into building arcade games, sirens and light shows. It comes with pieces that will allow kids to create different circuits. It comes with switches, selectors, LED diodes, transistors, snap wires and more. All in all, it will allow the kids to build up to 35 circuits. Kids can learn how to program and set up the pieces to build different circuits that perform a variety of functions. There are over 203 other activities that kids can do with this arcade set.

The Snap Circuits Arcade comes with instructions to 20 build-and-play games. Once the kids get the hang of assembling the circuits, they eventually will have a better understanding of how different circuits work. Soon enough, they will be developing their own electronic circuits that can perform a variety of other tasks. The Snap Circuits Arcade helps kids develop their fine motor skills, planning and following instructions. It also helps them develop their interest in electronics and how they work. The Snap Circuits Arcade is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $59.

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Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set

by admin November 26, 2015

Building things is forms a large part of a child’s daily activity. whether they are building things with their hands or with their minds, kids always have that knack and the imagination to create something with what they can have. As parents, it helps if you can encourage your kid to develop this skill. Having toys like the Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set will certainly help do that.
The Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set will let kids build things to their heart’s delight. This building set is composed of the classic spokes and spools system that will allow kids to build different types of transport or objects that run on wheels. It may be an ideal toy for kids who love things or objects that roll. With the Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set, kids will be able to build 11 different model transports in different shapes and sizes that they can actually play with. Detailed and illustrated instructions are provided to help guide the kids on how to build them. And when they have completed making all 11 models, they can also use their creative powers in order to start creating unique transports.
Playing with the Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set will help kids develop their fine motor dexterity as well as their visual-spatial skills. It can also help them develop their logic as well as enhance their creativity once they start to imagine different other objects they can build with the parts and materials available to them. The Tinkertoy Wild Wheels Building Set is ideal for kids from 3 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $36.
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4M Mecho Motorized Clawbot

by admin September 13, 2015

It doesn’t take years of training and expertise in order to build a robot. Even kids today can now have a chance to build one. Robotic building sets are not just reserved for people who know the complexities of building one. There are also building sets designed just for the kids. One of them is the 4M Mecho Motorized Clawbot.

The 4M Mecho Motorized Clawbot is a mechanical building set designed for kids. It allows them to build a motorized robot with claws. The building set comes with plastic cases, gears , wheels that snap together easily to reveal a motor. Colorful foam board cutouts make it easy for the kids to connect the different parts without the need for tools. By following the detailed instructions included with the set, kids will be able to build a robot with claws that move up and down as the front wheels start to turn.

Measuring 7.9 inches tall the 4M Mecho Motorized Clawbot is just the right size for kids. It helps develop their fine motor dexterity as well as hone their skill in following instructions. This building set also helps develop their interest in engineering, especially in mechanical objects like the 4M Mecho Motorized Clawbot. Ideal for kids from 5 years old and above, this robot building set is available at Fat Brain Toys for $20.

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4M Tubee Creative Vehicles

by admin September 5, 2015

Kids have that knack for creating things even at an early age. It is a stage where their creativity is slowly flourishing and still free from the limitations brought about by rules. They have an open mind and can see things differently from older ones. It is important that parents give them a means to practice this skills by giving them something they can work their hands on. The 4M Tubee Creative Vehicles building set.

The 4M Tubee Creative Vehicles is an interesting and unique play set that kids will love to get their hands into. Kids can use simple straws and sturdy punch-out straw parts to build. In this set, kids can try to design and build different vehicles. The sky is the limit. There are also illustrated instructions to help kids start building a scooter, tricycle, a dragster, a car and other vehicle models. Aside from the soft foam pieces in different shapes and forms, kids may also need scissors to cut the straws when connecting the different pieces. Ideal for kids from 5 years old and above, the 4M Tubee Creative Vehicles is available at Fat Brain Toys for $11.

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4M KidzLabs Combination Lock

by admin August 14, 2015

Many kids love building things using their hands. Not only does it give them a sense of accomplishment and boost their self-confidence, the activity also helps them learn many things about what they are building. Toys like this 4M KidzLabs Combination Lock will give them a chance to do just that.

The 4M KidzLabs Combination Lock is a unique yet easy-to-build combination lock that kids can try building with their own hands. Step-by-step instructions will help guide the kids on how to slide each piece into place and how to create their own custom combination. With the 4M KidzLabs Combination Lock, kids can hide a secret message inside the compartment or use it as a secure coin bank. They can also use it as a padlock to lock a cupboard to make it more secure.

The 4M KidzLabs Combination Lock comes with a set of plastic lock mechanism parts, a metal shackle and a sticker sheet to customize their combination lock once assembled. This building set helps encourage a kid’s fine motor skills, logic and imaginative play. It is an ideal toy for kids from 5 years old and above. The 4M KidzLabs Combination Lock is available at Fat Brain Toys for $14.

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SmartMax Build XXL

by admin August 11, 2015

Building sets like the SmartMax Build set helps kids learn how to create structures using magnetic bars and balls. But they may not always be the ideal building sets for the younger ones by virtue of their size. That is why there is now the SmartMax Build XXL set ideal for the younger builders out there.

The SmartMax Build XXL feature over sized magnetic building pieces ideal for toddlers and younger kids to play with. The medium and large magnetic bar and ball pieces are ideal for those smaller hands to easily handle. They can learn how to build towers and different 3D structures using the building pieces. Young kids can also even learn the effects of magnetism at the pieces attract or repel each other. The larger bars have stronger magnetic properties than the smaller pieces so that they can support more weight. Their magnetic properties are relatively at an ideal range for building but not have any effect on the kids. They are also safe enough because the pieces do not pose any risk for kids swallowing them.

The SmartMax Build XXL set comes with 70 different magnetic pieces to work with. More specifically, it is composed of 38 medium and 12 long bar magnets, 20 metal balls and a sturdy plastic storage box. Instructions are also included on how you kids can build the structures. The SmartMax Build XXL is ideal for kids from a year old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $100.

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Shock Game

by admin July 17, 2015

Teaching kids certain concepts can take time. Nothing is better at teaching kids than experience. While classroom instruction may be a good way for kids to acquire ideas, actual hands-on experience will help make them understand. It will even be better if kids find it fun. And nothing can be more fun than playing games like this interesting Shock Game.

The Shock Game is a type of fun game that can give kids a jolt or two. It features a wire that players need to navigate using a hook end wire without making any contact. Do that and player will hear the buzzer sounding and get a sudden and surprising jolt, indicating a failure. Traverse the wire trail without touching any part of the hook from one end to the other, then you have accomplished something that many people find quite difficult.

What makes the Shock Game even more unique is that players or kids can assemble the pieces together to make it work. Over time, kids will learn different concepts such as that of buzzers, close and open circuits, electricity and motors. The Shock Game may be considered as a fun game, a science kit and even a building set. It is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. The Shock Game is available at Toys R’ Us for $10.

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Playstix Super Set

by admin June 16, 2015

Many kids love to create things even at a very young age. You could say that it may be due to their wide interest with their surroundings and everything they see. Their curiosity gets them to try doing things with what they can hold in their hands. From there, kids usually try to make sense of what they can do. In such instances, having kids with building blocks helps develop their creativity. The Playstix Super Set will ensure that kids will have a lot of things to build using their imagination.

The Playstix Super Set is a building set that comes with building pieces that stack up and snap together. The different pieces that come in a variety of colors can fuel a child’s mind to create something unique. The pieces stack together like what you might do with log building sets. But they also have a feature that allows the pieces to snap together in place. With over 400 pieces to work with, kids will have lots of building fun with the Playstix Super Set. The building set comes with a booklet that provides instructions on how to use the kit’s “Snap and Lock” feature to create structures that does not easily fall apart.

The pages of the booklet also provide instructions on how to build over 50 different building projects. Once kids learn about the tricks of using the building pieces, they can then try building something out of their imagination. The Playstix Super Set helps kids develop their fine motor skills and helps sharpen their visual-spatial skills as well as logic, not to mention harnessing their creative energy into a fun and worthwhile activity. The Playstix Super Set is ideal for kids from 4 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $76.

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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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Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set

by admin June 11, 2015

Building sets help kids develop their knack in trying to build and create objects using their imagination. Even though these kits have object samples with instructions on how to build them that kids can follow, most kids eventually veer off to assembling the pieces to build what is on their mind. This is where kids learn to use their own imagination and creativity. It is a good thing to develop on and improve. Kids should not be stopped from doing so even when going on trips. This Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set can help kids continue their building activities even while on the road.

The Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set is a building kit featuring 59 building pieces in 12 unique plastic shapes and in 6 different colors. The pieces connect to each other via an adjustable friction fit. Kids will have different options and choices on how to put the pieces together. They can let their creativity and imagination go all out as they try to decide what to build next. The building blocks can be easily stored in a convenient travel case with slide-lock tabs and handle for kids who are always on the go. The Guidecraft IO Blocks Travel Set is ideal for kids from 4 years old and above and is available at Toys R’ Us for $25.

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Blockitecture Architectural Building Set

by admin May 21, 2015

You do not have to be an adult in order to appreciate design. Even kids love and appreciate good design if they see one. Buildings most especially catch their attention. Probably because kids see these huge and impressively designed buildings as interesting that they develop an appreciation for them. Some would even imagine trying to build their own cityscape of building if they have the chance. Now they can with the Blockitecture set of building blocks.

Blockitecture is an architectural building block set that allows kids to build a cityscape of buildings. Designed by James Paulius, the Blockitecture building set comes with cantilever and nest hexagonal blocks with unique irregular shapes that allow kids to become more creative in designing a block of towers, dwellings and even cities. Multiple sets can allow kids to build even larger cityscapes. It becomes even more interesting how kids learn how to visualize and build cities using more and more of these unique building blocks.

The Blockitecture blocks are made with New Zealand pine and come with building window designs in a variety of colors. The Blockitecture building set is ideal for kids from 7 years old and above. It is not suitable for younger kids due to the small size of the blocks that can be a potential choking hazard. It is available at Areaware for $25 in sets of ten block pieces.

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Wikki Stix Traveler

by admin May 14, 2015

Kids need something to occupy their time when taking long trips. And since summer is about to arrive, taking a long vacation trip may be part of the family plan. Parents would not want to get on a road trip with bored kids. It can be quite a harrowing experience. So parents need to be on the ready. They may want to bring along the Wikki Stix Traveler set for the kids to set their mind into while on a trip.

The Wikki Stix Traveler is a building set built for travel. It comes with a travel case that stores 144 Wikkies in 8 primary and neon colors. The Wikki Stix bends, twists and can stick to each other. This makes them quite fun to build interesting projects. Kids can build almost any structure or design they can imagine using these building pieces. Kids can create fun pictures or sculptures of animals, people or other objects. They can then stick it into walls if they so choose. And when kids are finished, the pieces easily come apart and can be stored in its container for future building activities.

The Wikki Stix Traveler comes with a 12-page idea booklet that will help kids start off on 13 prepared activities. After that, what they can do with the pieces can only be limited by their own imagination. The Wikki Stix Traveler helps develop a child’s fine motor skills as well as hone their creativity and planning skills. This building set is designed for travel and is ideal for kids from 3 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $19.

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