Magformers 20-Piece Magnetic Trapezoid and Rectangle Building Set
by Rainbow Products
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Rainbow ProductsBrand: Rainbow Products
Model: 63069
Product features:
- 20pc Magnetic Building Set (colors may vary) - Magnetic Building Set - Ships Assorted Colors.
- Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio - Best Toy Award!
- Explore and experiment with these two geometrical shapes, the square and triangle to create simple and complex 3-D models.
- Feel the magnetic force and have countless hours of fun exploring the Magformer connection possibilities!
- Ships assorted colors! Ages 6+
Toys and Games Reviews of Magformers 20-Piece Magnetic Trapezoid and Rectangle Building Set
Customer Review: A big hit in our house
Summary: 5 Stars
My children, (4.5 and 2.5) got these for Christmas, one 30 piece set each. Shown here is the red and purple and green and purple set. My daughter received the red & purple, but they also come in blue & yellow which is what my son has. There are two shapes - 18 squares and 12 triagles in the 30 piece box. 30 pieces is enough to build decent sized shapes, but if you have a builder who enjoys elaborate structures, they may want more pieces. From what I've seen, I would think 14 pieces would be too few. All the pieces in a set are the same two colors, one side is red, the other purple for example.
They do indeed go together as described on the box. They never reject on the edge, if you flip it over the other way, it still connects. I did find that certain combinates of putting them face to face does reject and the shape has to be flipped over. The magnets are completely encapsulated in the plastic, not glued in the edges as was the problem with magnet toys which have been recalled - as these strong magnets can be deadly when swallowed. That is my largest concern with this toy, but I spent some time trying to pry apart the plastic to be sure it was secure and it flexed some but seemed pretty well put together. Given the CPSC's recalls on other toys using similar magnets, however, I will be keeping a very close eye on these.
As for the educational value, they are wonderful - my 4.5 year old daughter was immediately building all sorts of geometric shapes with it, and while my son isn't at that level, he still enjoyed stacking them and pulling them apart. This toy is a great alternative to the much more expensive magnatiles.
Description of Magformers 20-Piece Magnetic Trapezoid and Rectangle Building Set
Magformers 20-pc Trapezoid & Rectangle Accessory Pack is the perfect addition to your current Magformers set. Set includes 6 rectangles & 14 trapezoids that are fully comptible to any Magformers set thatyou have. Add & build to create endless Magformers creations. Shapes are 2 toned - choose from blue/green or red purple. Ages 6+Building Sets Toys
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