ConnetixRainbow Transport Pack, 50 Pieces

Really good set to go with my grandsons other sets. He loves these and now he has wheels. Quick delivery

The media could not be loaded. The ScoopThe Connetix Rainbow Transport Pack is a 50-piece magnetic tile set designed for creative vehicle building. It features various shapes and colours, promoting open-ended play and STEAM/STEM learning.What I Liked- Variety of Shapes and Colours: Offers a good range of shapes and colours for diverse creations.- Expandable System: Compatible with other Connetix sets and magnetic tile brands for even more building possibilities.- Durable and Safe: Made with non-toxic ABS plastic, ultrasonically sealed, and riveted for safety.- Unique Bevelled Design: Adds visual interest to the tiles.- The Instruction Book: This has plenty of designs to make up using Connetix tiles, although a larger number of tiles may be required for some of the designs.- Educational Value: Encourages creativity, imagination, and STEM concepts through play.The So-So's- Magnets Rattle and Shift Within Tiles: The magnets move slightly inside the tiles, although they are enclosed with rivets.- Rivets for Safety: While a great safety feature, the rivets create a slightly non-seamless look on the tile exteriors.Advertiser's Claims Examined- "50 PIECE PACK": Agreed. The pack includes the advertised number of pieces with various shapes and colours.- "STEAM LEARNING THROUGH PLAY": Agree. One of the highlights of the Connetix System is the educational aspects of the toy.- "PERFECT FOR VEHICLE ENTHUSIASTS": The car bases and wheels encourage vehicle creation, as advertised.- "THE ULTIMATE GIFT": The set is a good starting point or addition to an existing magnetic tile collection.- "ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES": Agree. These tiles use non-toxic materials and riveted edges.My Overall SentimentThe Connetix Rainbow Transport Pack seems like a great choice for parents looking for a fun and educational toy. The variety of shapes and colours allows for creative vehicle building, while the magnetic tiles promote open-ended play and learning. The expandable system and focus on safety make it a toy that can grow with your child. While the magnets may shift slightly and the rivets are noticeable, these aspects seem like worthwhile trade-offs for a safe and durable product - Marvellous!

The media could not be loaded. This is a fantastic kit for kids. There are endless options for what you can make. Each component sticks together magnetically although some don't stick so easily (north pole/south pole). It can take a bit of getting used to and it is fiddly at times.Each piece is very well made, a colourful and translucent part which is sealed and very unlikely to get damaged. Kids, or adults, can just keep sticking them together to see where it takes them. The kit is made from connetix components, so won't easily fall apart, once together.A lot of fun for all, although this does come at a price. A high price, making this more of an investment, like Lego.

I wasn't familiar with the Connetix range before seeing this kit but I am glad we have found it now. Essentially it is a modular building system of plastic tiles in different shapes and colours, with inbuilt magnets to allow them to connect. This pack enables you to make a few different types of vehicle - of course the child can use their imagination to build different tops but the bases dictate the essentials of size and layout.There is probably an optimum age for this; while they are marked as suitable for 3-year-olds, but I think they would require a lot of help/input/ from an adult or much older child to get really engaged with this. The magnetic connectors require a basic understanding to make them work and sometimes the pieces need to be manipulated carefully - more suitable I would think for children over 5 or 6 years, and a dextrous 10 year old would probably get the most out of this.The magnets and the geometric shapes give a lot of opportunity for practising science and maths concepts, without it feeling like homework. Of course there is also a strong art/craft/design creative component, so building the set is great for combining abstract ideas and the need to use maths and science to make them in reality.The pieces seem sturdy, though the temptation to play at ram-raiding with the built vehicles may be testing this out. The kit includes enough pieces to keep one child happy for hours, but if you wanted to make the most of the activity you might want to buy extra sets for more tiles. That is the one downside I would observe - these kits are really quite expensive, more so if you need to buy two or more to make the play satisfying. I think it would be worth the outlay if it captures your child's imagination and if you have the time to spend with them, developing the science and maths learning opportunities.