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The Everplay 60 Piece Marble Run Magnetic Building Toys set is an innovative educational toy designed for children aged 3 and up. It features 60 colorful pieces that promote STEM learning through creative play, allowing kids to build intricate marble run pathways while developing essential skills like problem-solving and spatial reasoning. The magnetic blocks ensure stability and seamless integration with existing magnetic tile sets, making it a versatile addition to any playroom.
Item Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 16 inches |
Number of Pieces | 60 |
Color | Multicolor |
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.00 |
Special Features | Non Toxic |
Toy Building Block Type | Magnetic Toy Building Block |
Educational Objective | Spatial Reasoning, STEM |
Material Type | Plastic |
S**N
Gift
Bought this for a child for Christmas. The child and parents seemed happy.
J**.
Fun if setup well
The media could not be loaded. Adding the abilty to create a marble run using magnetic tiles is a fun concept. Our kids had a blast using it. Please note my wife misspoke in the video. It comes with enough to make marble runs but you are seeing it with additonal magnetic tile sets.There are some important details to consider when buying this.1. Instructions stack the maganetic tiles with little to no supports. This is okay on a hard surface and still requires your kids to be gentle to not tip the tiles over. This is where having other tile sets comes in handy to build extra supports.2. May be best to not show your kids the instructions. I don't even know why half the designs are shown. Kids want to play marbles, not make fancy shapes. Half the instuctions show designs where the marble can't be inserted or designs where the marble would have to defy gravity. I mean seriously.3. The length of the run is limited with just one set. I say this because if you can imagine a perfect stacking system as the tiles are designed, that means there is no slope for the ball to drop. If you create drops and slides, you'll have to use twice the pieces to turn the chutes into tubes or the marble will launch off the track. There are some tricks you can do with the tiles to create a slight drop but your are limited in design due to the nature of same sized tiles.4. The interlocking of the chutes to the tiles is tough for our 4 year old. Also when disassembling you have to be careful because they lock so well, your kids can't just knock over the design without risk to cracking the locking area on the tubes.So while overall we are happy with this, it is important to be aware of the above concerns.
T**R
There's a better alternative
(At the end of this review, I mention another alternative I like better than this set, but first my thoughts on this set.) I like the concept behind this toy, and I think for the right kid it could be awesome, but there are a few things to keep in mind:1- This marble run adds a layer of complexity to magnetic tiles, and not all kids are up for that. Some might get easily frustrated with the marble run set. Even more patient kids will probably need/want parental help. Little kids will definitely need help, and older kids who might be able to use this independently probably won't be interested in it because they've moved on to other types of toys.2- Most of the pieces aren't magnetic. Only the square tiles are magnetic. The slide pieces attach to the squares.3- The number of pieces that come in this set aren't going to make a very big/intricate slide, but assembling that slide is going to hard for the kid. Rephrased, a lot of effort for an underwhelming creating.A year or two ago, I bought a marble run set that's compatible with Duplo Legos. (The one I bought isn't made by Lego, just an off-brand). Similar concept to the magnetic tile marble run, but easier for kids to build. I'm not sure why the magnetic tile marble run is harder, since it's basically the same concept, but I did find it to be more complicated with a less exciting end product. Personally, if you're wanting a marble run set, I'd give the Duplo type a try rather the magnetic tile one. It's more versatile and easier for kids to use without adult help. (No, Lego didn't bribe me to say that. The set I bought was from an off-brand. I just think this type of marble run would work better for most kids.)I don't think the magnetic tile set is bad, per se (hence the three stars). I just don't think it'll work well for the target age range (3-8 years). It's a nice idea, but there are better alternatives available.
M**R
Magnetic blocks
These are magnetic blocks are so fun to use. Great quality and this is a great set.
M**6
Extra pieces necessary to build some displayed designs.
This product is advertised as for ages three and up, but, in my opinion, three is way too young to use this independently. There is a book of designs, but many of the pictured designs can't be built because they use more pieces than are included in this set, and that is frustrating. That said, we were able to build some neat designs of our own imagination, by using a stool and child's table that we have in the play room. You can build simple designs from the pieces included and it's a colorful, fun set to play with. It's got possibilities for problem-solving and creativity, especially if you try to incorporate other items you have on hand to make up for the lack of building pieces. This toy has a lot of potential if you use some ingenuity.
S**Y
Absolutely love
These are fantastic. Will connect to other brand magnet tiles, we love the tubes it takes our builds to a new fun level!
G**E
Great versatility
This set goes great with our existing magnatiles.~ However, I don’t love that these magnetic tiles/tubes rattle because of the magnets in them. They have more of a “loose casing around the magnets and it makes me feel like they’re less quality than my previous set, and I’ll be on the lookout for them to break open. Which my kids sometimes throw their toys and that could be bad if they break open. Some of this set doesn’t have any magnets on them and they hook together like legos to build the tubes. Great for kids of all skill levels to set up with assistance.I love the price and the selection of magnetic tiles/tubes. Very versatile! My children love playing with this set. Great looking box too o give as a gift and storage!
S**N
Would not recommend.
We got this for our grandchildren but decided to try it out to see how it worked. The images in the booklet (not really directions) are not achievable with the contents of the box. We tried to assemble one, but you can't see the entire structure to duplicate it. The pieces were not easy to assemble, and the magnetic pieces just kept falling apart. We tried repeatedly to try and build the taller structures shown, but they kept collapsing. Younger kids could put pieces together (maybe) but could not create the marble runs shown. Disappointed as this looks like a fun toy.
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