magnetic building set

SmartMax Start Plus

by admin September 15, 2015

Magnetism can be magic for those who witness how it works for the first time. Imagine the time when people do not yet know about this natural principle and how it can move metal objects without even touching them. This usually still happens to many kids today if they experience playing with magnets for the first time. The SmartMax Start Plus takes it even to another level by giving kids the means to build structures using magnets.

The SmartMax Start Plus is a building set composed of magnetic rods and balls. Kids learn how to attach to different pieces together easily as they are magnetized. Kids can try to build different structures in 2D and 3D shapes. The set is composed of 8 metal balls, 4 curved bars, 6 long bars and 12 medium bars. These pieces are sized just enough for those small hands to handle.

The SmartMax Start Plus building set helps kids develop their creativity in trying to build structures using the different magnetic pieces. It also helps them improve their hand-eye coordination. Ideal for kids from 1 year old and above, the SmartMax Start Plus is available at Fat Brain Toys for $45.

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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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Magformers Magnets In Motion Building Set

by admin September 18, 2014

There are different ways kids can learn from playing different toys. These are usually skills that help them grow up into intelligent and talented kids. Although toys encourage play, it stimulates kids to learn and develop interests. Building sets like the Magformers Magnets In Motion help kids become more creative while having fun.

The Magformers Magnets In Motion building set features parts in different shapes that kids can attach to each other using magnets and build into different gears and moving machines and structures. Kids can try fitting the rotation blocks with the open square blocks. Kids can also try putting the gears of different sizes together. The parts attach together with a snap using magnets. With the different parts of the building set, kids can learn how to build houses, windmills and other structures their creativity and imagination can come up with.

The Magformers Magnets In Motion helps develop fine motor skills, creativity and cause and effect learning. This building set is ideal for kids from 6 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $45.

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KOR Geomag Tazoo

by admin May 29, 2014

Learning to build things early helps enhance a child’s creativity. But kids need to have certain building blocks to help them with such activities. It also helps if there are toys that kids can play with at home that helps boost up creative thinking and imagination. One such toy is the KOR Geomag Tazoo.

The KOR Geomag Tazoo is more than just a building set. Kids can creatively make alien-looking animals using this toy. It is an animal building set that utilizes a magnetic core in trying to assemble the bits and pieces of the building set.

The KOR Geomag Tazoo starts with the magnetic sphere from where kids can attach the different magnet-embedded plastic pieces included in the set. There are enough pieces for kids to create different alien creatures using the KOR Geomag Tazoo. They can only be limited by their level of creativity and imagination. But the longer they play with this building set, the more they will be able to hone and sharpen their creativity.

The KOR Geomag Tazoo comes in two versions, the Beto or the fish creature and the Paco, which is the frog creature. The former comes with 68 different pieces while the latter has 71 pieces or parts included in the set. This animal building set is ideal for kids from 5 years old and above. It is available at Think Geek for $45.

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