Product Type: Toys
Age: Early Elementary School Years
Categories: Science Toys, Activities, and Equipment
Subcategories: Magnets and Observation Tools
2004 Award
(Progressive Trading Inc. $34.95 Score:
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We’ve seen a lot of these magnetic building kits. Thanks to the X shaped pieces in this set it’s possible to build curved structures by making a cube and adding a triangular connection. Our builders were delighted to find more steel ball connectors in this kit, as well as the new shape. Kit comes with 28 bars, 53 steel balls and 25 “X” bars. 5 & up.
Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2004.
2007 Awards
(Waba Fun $35.95 Score:
) Looks a lot like your old Tinkertoys, but brighter. Made of bright-colored plastic rods and connectors, this is an open-ended building set. Comes with directions for making many kinds of vehicles, but allows for kids’ original creations, as well. The Big Builder set has 126 pieces; or consider the 230-piece set. (303) 926-0848. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2007 Award
(Rainbow Products $16.99 Score:
) Here’s the newest fun in magnetic toys! Choose a set of either 14 or 30 geometric squares and triangles that can be set down on a flat surface. Give them a lift and—abracadabra—you have a 3-D ball that clicks together! Kids will have fun exploring the countless ways to invent new connections and constructions. Safe enough to leave out on the coffee table with no small magnets to worry over. This will entice grownups as well as kids. 5 & up. (541) 826-9007. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2007 Award
(Cadaco $19.99 Score:
) It takes some reading and practice to perfect these showy magic tricks with a light-up magic wand. Don’t tell—the magic is all based on the use of magnets. 7 & up. (800) 621-5426. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2007.
2007 Award
(Wild Planet Toys $9.99 Score:
) Taking a nature walk in your own neigbhorhood or going on a trip? Take along this pair of binoculars for a better view of the world around them. They come with 6x20 magnification and an adjustable focus knob and eyepiece. Store in the included carrying case. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2007.
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