ALEX has developed a unique building toy that really taps into your child’s imagination. The Zoob pieces snap together easily and then bend in all directions. To begin, the set comes with instructions to build a few starting designs, all of which are pretty cool. Once they have mastered those your child can use their […]
Parents told us that they like the new approach LEGO is taking by offering more 3-in-1 sets. The ability to create three unique things with one set of LEGO pieces certainly adds to the appeal and the value. This set is designed for children who have had some experience with LEGO and feel comfortable following
SmartMax’s Home Sweet Home features exceptionally powerful magnets that are permanently enclosed inside chunky, multicolored bars. This set includes long, short, and curved bars, plus plum-sized, lightweight metal balls sized just right for little hands to manipulate. With such a variety of pieces, it was fun to watch young testers create loads of 2-D or
The fascination, appeal and attraction of magnets, almost as if by some invisible force (see what we did there?), is undeniable when it comes to children and adults. For kids who enjoy building and are curious about the principals behind magnets Geomags is a must-have item for the holidays or a birthday. Kids loved manipulating
It’s probably been a while since you saw a zoetrope, and we’ll bet it’s been even longer (never?) since you made a movie with one. GoldieBlox thinks that sometimes the old ideas are still the best for teaching lessons and techniques. In the box you will find everything needed to construct a zoetrope. The instructional
Parents and children were once again wildly ecstatic over another great creation from the brilliantly inventive and out-of-the-box thinkers at GoldieBlox. For those who have not discovered GoldieBlox, they are a company that believes building and science kits should not be relegated to boy themes. This new kit was described by testers as unique, intriguing,
It has been 16 years since Wedgits won a Seal of Approval. Since that time this building set has consistently maintained it’s position as one of the most innovative and remarkable toys. According to a whole new set of testers, all these years later, it appears like Wedgnetix is ready to follow in its footsteps.
One of the fun things about the Seal of Approval program is discovering new, inventive toys that enhance a category. Such is the tale of brackitz when it comes to building toys. Testers were thrilled to discover a new construction system that provides limitless options to create. It is so easy to use that you
Building and construction toys are great early learning toys that develop strong hand-eye coordination, fosters imagination play and open ended creativity. Playstix does all of the above and in a way that our testers found appealing on a variety of levels. Starting with the bright colors that are eye-catching and appealing, kids couldn’t wait to
This IO block set is a terrific first building toy and according to several testers is an alternative to a more well-known building block brand. These blocks come in great colors that are not derived from your standard palette. The unique shapes are easy and comfortable to grip and don’t have sharp edges or pointy
