Haba Ball Track Construction Set
by Haba Toys USA
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Toys and Games Reviews of Haba Ball Track Construction Set
Customer Review: One Of our Favorites-5 Kids in the Fam
Summary: 5 Stars
We have legos, giant legos, plain blocks, and between all of our five children have received what seems like almost every toy that's been made, and this is my personal favorite. It could be because I have five children and they all like to get involved in building it, or at least can send their marble down the run once it is built. It can be frustrating, the younger the child is, but as they get closer to five years old, it gets to be so much fun and now that I have an 8 yo, 6 yo, 5 yo, those three can do it very well on their own and make an amazing marble run. I love the fact that it's sturdy and I love the fact that it doesn't take that much room to store, and that several kids can get involved, or just one child and finally, there are many "add-on" pieces, which make it a great gift at three years old, and then a great gift to add on as they get older. It's very educational and good for girls or boys, and will be the one toy that I hang onto for grandkids.
One note-we had carpet before, and then installed tile and it does better on a hard surface, like a tile floor or a train table....
Customer Review: Lasting Toy
Summary: 4 Stars
The set is well made and the blocks were bigger than I expected. Children at first might think its just another block set but when the marbles get rolling their attention follows fast. A bell bridge and a "klicker/klacker" track are the two special pieces included. Made in Germany, it's a bit pricey for the 42-pieces, which is why it gets 4 stars instead of five on the overall rating, but for a toy that is likely to last decades beyond the flimsy plastic junk everything else is, this toy is a worthwhile investment. I hope soon to buy some more accessories such as the domino track. The Quadrilla Marble Railway, Twist and Rail seems to be the main competition.
This review was written at amazon.com.
Customer Review: Wonderful with endless possibilities
Summary: 5 Stars
Our whole family plays with this. Our children, 3 & 5, love coming up with various combinations, and this set has enough variations in tracks and drops to keep it interesting. We had also considered the plastic versions [including one by Lego], the Quadrilla, and the one on Back to Basics, but this one won out because of its variety-- short tunnels, a zig-zag, a couple of bridges, and a bell. It is sturdy and well-made. One thing worth considering-- smaller children will need help because pieces don't click together as plastic mazes do. My children have played with plastic mazes before, though, and got bored with them (they seem slow).
Haba also has many additional pieces, and while they are imaginative, I do find them to be pricey. We've made up our own variations out of toys we have though!
Customer Review: Outstanding fun and educational toy
Summary: 5 Stars
Editing to say we enjoy this toy so much, especially now that the littlest one is 2 1/2 and we don't have to worry about him swallowing marbles. Mostly he uses these as building blocks, making roadways, towers, and parking garages.
Now our five year old enjoys building the ball track. This is such a high quality toy. I would say this would be best for 6 and up, or younger with lots of adult participation. The wooden pieces are so nice and sturdy, they are very nice to hold and can be put together in infinte ways. This toy will help your child learn in a concrete way about physics, building, patience, motor skills, and so much more. I wish we had only such simple, sturdy, educational playthings in our home. Definitely an outstanding toy that will last for years and years.
Customer Review: My son loves it
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this toy for our soon to be 6 year old son because he loved his other plastic marble run set. He loves this one and spends a lot of time playing with it. We like this one better because it is much sturdier than the less expensive plastic kinds, ie, it doesn't fall down. The fun of this marble run is making new and exciting runs each time you play with it. When he plays I know he is developing his critical thinking, creative thinking, trial and error, and perserverance. But mostly he just has fun with it. My only complaint is that the toy comes with a catalog filled with fun looking add-ons, and I had hoped to be able to build upon this toy like I have with other toys, but for some reason almost all of the add-on pieces are unavailable.