Maple Blocks 50pcs

Ignite your child's creativity with the timeless Maple Blocks 50 pc by Hape, the perfect gift for little builders and budding architects! These beautifully crafted wooden blocks are designed to inspire hours of open-ended, play-based learning while fostering key developmental skills.

• Creative Construction Fun: Kids can build towers, castles, and imaginative structures while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Supports Early Childhood Development: Encourages dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skill development in babies and toddlers.
• Sustainable and Safe Design: Made from environmentally sustainable wood and finished with child-safe, non-toxic, water-based paint, ensuring durability and safety for years of play.

Features:

• 50 durable wooden blocks in vibrant, non-toxic colours
• 5 different block shapes for endless construction possibilities
• Comes with a cloth bag for easy storage and portability
• Ideal for independent play, parent-child bonding, or group play with friends
• Promotes hands-on, screen-free learning and imaginative play

Perfect for children aged 12 months and up, these blocks make a thoughtful and educational holiday gift. Whether your little one is learning to stack for the first time or designing elaborate structures, the Maple Blocks by Hape grow with your child’s skills, providing endless opportunities for exploration and fun.

Recommended Age: 12 moths+

Rainbow Blocks

Unleash the magic of creativity and discovery with the Rainbow Blocks Set of 24! This premium set of rubberwood blocks, featuring four vibrant transparent acrylic inserts, is perfect for young builders and dreamers. Designed to inspire hours of play-based learning, these versatile blocks foster essential early childhood development skills through hands-on exploration.

Key Features and Benefits:

Inspire Imagination and Creativity: With six different shapes and four dazzling colours, children can build towers, houses, or even imaginative landscapes while exploring endless possibilities.

Encourage Sensory Exploration: The coloured acrylic inserts are perfect for colour mixing, light exploration, and sensory stimulation, particularly when used on a lightbox.

Develop Key Skills: From improving fine motor skills through stacking to enhancing spatial awareness and colour recognition, these blocks make learning effortless and fun.

Play-Based Learning Applications:

• Shape and Colour Recognition: Perfect for early maths learning, these blocks help children identify shapes and colours while experimenting with patterns.
• STEM Exploration: Use the transparent blocks to explore the principles of light, reflection, and colour mixing.
• Open-Ended Play: Encourage creativity by combining this set with the Mirror Block Set (73378) for extended learning and play opportunities.
• Sensory Fun: Add a light table to enhance observation and discovery, supporting visual and sensory exploration.

This holiday season, gift the Rainbow Blocks Set of 24—a timeless toy that promotes creativity, discovery, and essential developmental skills. Perfect for at-home play or classroom settings, it’s an excellent choice for children who love building, exploring, and imagining.

Recommended Age: 12 months+

Smartmax 42 piece set

Unleash the power of magnetism and creativity with the SmartMax 42-Piece Set, an exceptional building and construction toy perfect for young children. This holiday season, inspire young minds with a gift that blends fun, learning, and developmental growth.

Why It’s the Perfect Gift

Designed for children aged 1 and up, the SmartMax set introduces kids to the fascinating world of magnetism in a safe, engaging way. The extra-large magnetic pieces are easy for little hands to manipulate, encouraging hands-on play that fosters creativity and builds confidence.

Features & Benefits

• Magnetic Discovery & STEM Learning: Introduce foundational STEM concepts with safe and powerful magnets. Children will learn about magnetic forces while engaging in open-ended construction play.
• Supports Early Childhood Development: Boost fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and hand-eye coordination through creative play.
• Open-Ended Play: From simple towers to intricate bridges, kids can follow the included illustrated guide or create their own imaginative designs.
• High-Quality & Durable: SmartMax magnets are made from premium materials, capable of carrying up to 60 times their weight, ensuring long-lasting play value.
• Colour-Coded Bars: Larger bars have stronger magnets, making it easy for kids to build stable, exciting structures.

Usage Ideas

• Play-Based Learning: Use the magnetic bars and balls to teach children about magnetic polarity and strength.
• Social Play: Perfect for group activities, encouraging collaboration, turn-taking, and teamwork.
• Independent Creativity: Kids can experiment with unique designs, honing their problem-solving and spatial awareness skills.

Why Parents Love SmartMax

The SmartMax 42-Piece Set isn’t just a toy; it’s a tool for learning and development. Its high-quality design ensures safety, while the open-ended play stimulates young imaginations. Whether you’re looking for an engaging classroom resource or a standout holiday gift, SmartMax delivers.

Recommended Age: 1 year +

Plan Toys Block Sets

Spark your toddler’s imagination and creativity with the Plan Toys Block Sets, a perfect holiday gift that combines eco-friendly craftsmanship with open-ended play. These beautifully crafted wooden blocks, available in engaging themes like Farm, Marina, and City, allow toddlers to explore urban and rural life, constructing everything from city skylines to peaceful countryside scenes. Whether your child is building a bustling town or a serene farm, these blocks encourage storytelling, imaginative play, and an understanding of diverse environments.

Made from sustainably sourced, chemical-free rubberwood and finished with non-toxic, water-based dyes, the Plan Toys Block Sets are safe for little hands and gentle on the planet. Each piece is perfectly sized for toddlers, promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. These blocks are also compatible with PlanWorld and other unit block sets, making them a versatile addition to any child’s play collection.

Ideal for fostering social and language development, these block sets encourage children to engage in role-playing and cooperative play, helping them to understand the characteristics of different environments. From creating urban landscapes to adding vehicles and figures, these sets offer endless opportunities for interactive, educational fun.

Features:

• Available in unique themes: Farm, Marina, and City for diverse play scenarios
• Promotes fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and language development
• Eco-friendly construction from sustainably sourced rubberwood with non-toxic finishes
• Compatible with PlanWorld and other unit block sets for expanded play

Gift the Plan Toys Block Sets this holiday season—an imaginative, sustainable toy that supports creativity, developmental growth, and eco-conscious play!

Recommended Age: 18 months+

Little Bricks

Inspire creativity and hands-on learning with the Little Bricks , a must-have for children who love constructing and designing! This realistic building set is perfect for introducing architectural concepts, model scaling, and basic engineering through play-based learning. Crafted from textured TPR plastic and reinforced with a weighted metal interior, these mini bricks offer an authentic building experience. With four colour gradients, children can create detailed models and scenic displays that mirror real-world structures.

Key Benefits and Features:

• Play-Based Learning: Encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills as kids stack, balance, and design structures.
• Versatile Usage: Ideal for pretend play, stop-motion animation, and even outdoor exploration, fostering creativity and open-ended play.
• Durable Design: Built for frequent use, this set is suitable for indoor and outdoor play, offering endless opportunities for imaginative construction projects.
• Educational Fun: Supports early childhood development by introducing STEM concepts in a playful and engaging way.

The Little Bricks Set of 60 is designed to grow with your child. From creating simple towers to mastering architectural masterpieces, this set offers endless hours of fun and learning. Whether it's for a holiday gift or an addition to your home learning environment, this set is sure to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for building.

Let your child practice real-world building skills while having fun! The Little Bricks Set is a thoughtful, educational gift that helps nurture problem-solving abilities, hand-eye coordination, and creativity.

Recommended Age: 2+

Air Toobz

Spark endless creativity and curiosity this holiday season with Air Toobz by Fat Brain Toys! This innovative, hands-on toy invites kids to explore the fascinating world of airflow and physics in the most fun and interactive way possible. With its modular design and kid-safe turbine, Air Toobz offers a unique way to experiment with movement, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving while engaging in open-ended play.

Why It's the Perfect Holiday Gift:

• STEM Learning in Action: Kids can arrange the tubes and connectors however they like, creating loops, swirls, and even pathways around furniture. The possibilities are endless, encouraging creativity and critical thinking as they experiment with different designs and airflow speeds.

• Interactive and Engaging: Switch on the turbine, adjust the airflow, and watch as colourful foam balls zoom through the transparent tubes, hover in mid-air, or go around in endless cycles! The dial lets kids control the speed, exploring how different settings affect the balls’ movement.

• Perfect for Collaborative Play: Children will love working together to design and build their Air Toobz creations, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.

• Rechargeable and Durable: Featuring a rechargeable battery with hours of runtime and high-quality construction, this toy is designed for long-lasting play. The included reusable storage/carrying case keeps all the pieces organized for easy clean-up.

What’s Included:

• 20 colourful foam balls
• 6 transparent 12-inch tubes
• 6 transparent orange corner tubes
• 1 T-tube and 1 silicone funnel
• 12 easy-fit connectors
• 1 fan unit with a rubber carrying handle
• Charging cable
• Packaged in a reusable storage/carrying case

Designed for ages 3 and up, Air Toobz makes the perfect gift for children who love hands-on activities and creative experimentation. Whether for solo play or family fun, it’s sure to inspire hours of joy this holiday season.

Recommended Age: 3+ 

Magna-Tiles Combo + microMAGS 62 pc

Looking for the perfect gift that combines creativity, learning, and endless play? The MAGNA-TILES® Combo Set featuring microMAGS and Classic tiles is the ultimate present for any child aged 3+! This set brings together the best of both worlds – standard-sized MAGNA-TILES® and microMAGS, which are 75% smaller, allowing kids to explore even more ways to build, play, and create.

With this combo set, children can experiment with unique constructions by combining different sizes of tiles, unlocking new possibilities for learning through play. Whether they’re building towering castles or intricate designs, the MAGNA-TILES® Combo Set sparks imagination, enhances fine motor skills, and develops hand-eye coordination.

Key Benefits:

• Perfect for Little Builders: The combination of standard and micro tiles gives children new ways to construct, helping them think outside the box and develop their spatial reasoning.
• Play Anywhere: The compact size of the microMAGS tiles makes this set ideal for on-the-go fun, allowing kids to build and learn wherever they are.
• Encourages Creativity: Open-ended play is at the heart of this set, promoting creativity and problem-solving as children design their own imaginative worlds.
• Educational Fun: This set aligns with play-based learning, providing a hands-on approach to developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while building.

Recommended Age 3+

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Squigz Starter Set by Fat Brain Toy

Unleash your child’s creativity and engineering skills with the Squigz Starter Set, the ultimate building toy for hands-on play and imaginative construction. These fun, colourful, and flexible silicone pieces stick to each other—and nearly any flat surface—making them perfect for endless hours of play. Ideal for children who love building and construction, Squigz encourage problem-solving, creative thinking, and collaborative play, making them a top pick for holiday gifts!

Why Squigz Are Perfect for Play-Based Learning

• Builds Fine Motor Skills: Pulling apart and sticking Squigz together strengthens hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity, supporting early childhood development.
• Encourages Creativity: Kids can create everything from simple shapes to intricate designs, unlocking their imagination while experimenting with balance, structure, and shape.
• Sensory-Friendly Fun: The satisfying “pop” sound when the pieces detach adds a tactile and auditory sensory element, making play even more engaging.
• Supports Social Play: Squigz are perfect for cooperative play, teaching children teamwork and communication as they build and problem-solve together.

Usage Ideas

• Construction Play: Build bridges, towers, and imaginative structures.
• On-the-Go Play: Use them on windows, tables, and bathtubs—perfect for travel or bath time.
• STEM Exploration: Teach basic engineering and balance concepts through hands-on experimentation.

Features

• Includes 24 pieces in 8 unique shapes.
• Made from durable, BPA-free silicone for safe, long-lasting play.
• Easy to clean and store, perfect for busy families.

Give the gift of creativity, problem-solving, and endless fun with the Squigz Starter Set. It’s a toy that grows with your child, sparking curiosity and building essential developmental skills. A perfect addition to any playroom this holiday season!

Recommended Ages: 3+

Wooden Building Gem Blocks

Unleash your child's imagination with the enchanting Wooden Building Gem Blocks! This beautifully crafted 40-piece set combines natural wooden blocks with vibrant acrylic gem cubes, offering endless possibilities for creative building and play. Perfect for children who love construction and imaginative play, this set is designed to support play-based learning and early childhood development while providing hours of screen-free fun.

Why It’s the Perfect Holiday Gift

• Encourages Creative Construction: With smooth wooden shapes and colourful gem cubes, children can design castles, towers, and unique structures while developing spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Supports Fine Motor Development: Stacking and balancing the blocks helps improve dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and precision.
• Inspires Imaginative Play: The vibrant gem cubes act as windows, doors, or decorative elements, sparking storytelling and the use of descriptive language.
• Easy Organization: The included wooden storage tray with guidelines ensures tidying up is simple and fun for kids.

Usage Ideas

• Creative Building Challenges: Encourage kids to replicate structures from their imagination or follow patterns in the base tray.
• Colour Exploration: Use the translucent gem cubes on a light table for a sensory-rich colour-mixing experience.
• Collaborative Play: Ideal for siblings or group settings to foster teamwork and social skills.
• Language Development: Incorporate the blocks into storytelling or descriptive language games, using the gems as visual prompts.

Set Features

• 40 pieces: 25 smooth beechwood blocks, 14 coloured acrylic gem cubes, and a beechwood storage tray with a plywood base.
• Sturdy design crafted for lasting play, suitable for children aged 3 and up.
• Eco-friendly materials and non-toxic finishes ensure child safety.

Whether your little one is a budding architect, storyteller, or engineer, the Wooden Building Gem Blocks are the ultimate gift to inspire creativity, develop key skills, and provide countless moments of joy.

 Mini Translucent Pipe Tubes 360 Pieces

Inspire creativity and STEM-based play this holiday season with the Excellerations Mini Translucent Pipe Tubes! With 360 colourful, interconnecting pieces, this set is a dream gift for children who love building, designing, and problem-solving. Perfect for fostering play-based learning, these mini pipe tubes encourage hands-on exploration while supporting early childhood development through construction play.

Why This Set is Perfect for Play-Based Learning

• Boosts Fine Motor Skills: Children will enhance their hand-eye coordination and dexterity as they manipulate the lightweight pipe tubes to fit and connect.
• Encourages STEM Learning: Through trial and error, kids explore basic engineering concepts, spatial reasoning, and creative problem-solving.
• Sensory Play: The translucent, vibrant colours make this set ideal for use with light tables, offering a unique sensory experience.
• Supports Open-Ended Play: The versatile design promotes creativity and imagination, letting kids build pipelines, patterns, 3D structures, and more!

Usage Ideas

• Creative Engineering: Build endless designs, from simple shapes to intricate models.
• Teamwork Fun: Perfect for collaborative play, helping children develop social skills and learn to work together.
• Light Table Play: Explore colour mixing and light reflection with the translucent pieces.
• STEM Exploration: Challenge kids to create pipelines or test concepts like gravity and flow using marbles or water (if supervised).

Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift or an engaging learning tool, the Excellerations Mini Translucent Pipe Tubes provide endless hours of creative fun. Spark curiosity, develop critical thinking, and let children’s imaginations flow with this exciting building set.

Recommended Age 3+

GraviTrax Junior My Jungle Starter Set

Ignite your child’s love for building and construction with the GraviTrax Junior My Jungle Starter Set—an interactive jungle-themed marble run that combines fun, creativity, and early learning development. This holiday season, give the gift of imaginative play and STEM-based learning, perfect for young adventurers aged 3 to 7.

Why It’s the Perfect Gift

With its jungle-inspired theme and open-ended design, the GraviTrax Junior My Jungle Starter Set offers endless opportunities for play and learning. From designing tracks to watching marbles zoom through the maze, children will enjoy hours of screen-free entertainment while developing essential skills.

Features & Benefits

• STEM Learning Made Fun: Encourage early engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills as children create their own marble run tracks.
• Play-Based Learning: Designed for little hands, this set helps boost fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness.
• Open-Ended Play: The variety of pieces—including jungle decorations, cardboard animals, curves, bridges, and hammers—lets kids build and rebuild for endless fun.
• Eco-Friendly Design: Made with sustainable wood bioplastic, this set is as good for the planet as it is for your child’s development.

What’s Included?

The set comes with 6 baseplates, 3 marbles, 34 height tiles, decorative jungle elements, bridges, slopes, and more. With over 90 pieces, your child will have everything they need to create and expand their jungle-themed marble run.

Usage Ideas

• Collaborative Play: Build tracks together to promote teamwork and social skills.
• Independent Exploration: Let your child’s imagination run wild as they design unique track layouts.
• STEM Challenges: Encourage kids to experiment with different layouts to see how the marble moves through their creation.

Why Parents Love It

The GraviTrax Junior My Jungle Starter Set is more than a toy—it’s a tool for early childhood development. Its eco-conscious materials, educational benefits, and endless replayability make it a thoughtful gift that parents can feel great about.

Rainbow Blocks

Bring imagination and creativity to life with Rainbow Wooden Blocks, the perfect holiday gift for kids aged 3 and up. These vibrant and beautifully crafted wooden blocks provide endless possibilities for creative play, helping children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a strong sense of balance. With 30 colourful pieces, including rainbow arches and geometric shapes, children can construct anything from small houses to vibrant abstract structures, fostering their problem-solving skills.

Perfect for open-ended play, these wooden blocks inspire little builders to explore storytelling and imaginative play. Whether stacking, sorting, or using the blocks to create characters, kids will be captivated by the possibilities. This set also promotes early mathematical thinking and spatial reasoning as children experiment with balance, structure, and symmetry.

Made with high-quality, safe materials, the Rainbow Wooden Blocks set is designed to last through years of play. It’s a timeless gift that will ignite creativity, support STEM learning, and provide hours of meaningful play. Whether for use at home, in classrooms, or as part of a larger block set, these blocks are perfect for any young builder’s collection.

Recommended Age: 3+

Stix 60 Pieces

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season with the Stix 60-Piece Modular Building Set! Designed for children aged 3 to 12, Stix sparks endless imaginative possibilities while enhancing critical developmental skills. This innovative construction toy combines vibrant wooden pieces with silicone connectors, featuring a clever ball joint mechanism that allows kids to build stable, dynamic structures and characters.

Why It’s the Perfect Gift

Stix isn’t just a toy—it’s a learning experience. Whether building towers, bridges, or inventive creatures, children will enjoy hours of hands-on fun while developing fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness.

Features & Benefits

• Fosters Imaginative Play: Encourages kids to design and build whatever they can dream up, from intricate towers to playful characters.
• Promotes Early Childhood Development: Supports the development of decision-making, hand-eye coordination, and creative thinking.
• Unique Ball Joint Mechanism: Silicone connectors and half-spheres create sturdy, adjustable joints for stable and innovative designs.
• Durable and Versatile: Made from high-quality materials, Stix is built to withstand countless hours of play.

Usage Ideas

• Collaborative Play: Perfect for family time or group activities, fostering teamwork and communication.
• Independent Exploration: Kids can work independently to create their own masterpieces, boosting confidence and self-expression.
• STEM Learning Through Play: Teach concepts like balance, stability, and geometry in a hands-on, engaging way.

Why Parents Love It

Stix combines education and entertainment seamlessly. With its open-ended design and vibrant colours, this set is a standout in any playroom, helping children build essential life skills through play-based learning.

Straws & Connectors

Unleash your child's imagination and engineering skills with the timeless Straws & Connectors! This classic construction set is a favourite in family homes for a reason – it offers endless opportunities for creative play and problem-solving. With 230 pieces included, children can build everything from towering rockets to intricate playhouses, or invent their own architectural masterpieces.

The bright, colourful straws and easy-to-use connectors are perfect for little hands, making this set a fantastic STEM-based learning tool for kids as young as four. Not only does it inspire creativity, but it also supports early childhood development by enhancing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Children will love the challenge of planning and executing their unique designs, fostering critical thinking and perseverance.

Whether your child is designing a futuristic spacecraft or building the perfect fort, this construction set guarantees hours of screen-free, imaginative fun. Ideal for solo play or collaborative projects with siblings and friends, Straws & Connectors is a must-have for the holidays.

Recommended Age: 4+

Connetix Tiles

Ignite your child's imagination with the Connetix Magnetic Tile Sets, the perfect gift for the holidays! These high-quality, open-ended magnetic tiles are designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and STEAM learning through play. With endless possibilities, children can build 2D and 3D structures such as houses, castles, farms, zoos, car parks, rockets, and so much more. Whether it's constructing tall towers, solving puzzles, or creating imaginative worlds, your child will be captivated by the endless opportunities for creative construction.

As children explore magnetism, shapes, colours, and patterns, they will also engage in essential STEAM concepts such as engineering, mathematics, and design. These magnetic tiles encourage fine motor development, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills, making them an enriching addition to any playroom. Plus, with Connetix's strong magnets, children can create larger and more complex builds as they grow and develop.

Connetix is designed to grow with your child, adapting to their learning and play as it becomes more sophisticated. Each set includes an Idea Booklet to jumpstart creativity, and multiple sets can be combined for even more expansive builds. These magnetic tiles are perfect for both independent play and group play, making them an ideal gift that encourages collaboration and learning.

Key Features:

• Encourages STEAM learning through hands-on play
• Inspires creativity, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning
• Develops fine motor skills and introduces concepts of magnetism, shapes, patterns, and engineering
• High-quality, open-ended toy that grows with your child
• Includes an Idea Booklet for inspiration
• Compatible with other Connetix sets for expanded builds
• Strong magnets for bigger and more complex creations

Make this holiday season magical with Connetix Magnetic Tile Sets, and watch as your child's creativity and learning take flight.

Recommended Age 4+

Marble Cascade Block Set

This wooden marble cascade block set is the perfect heirloom toy for children who love to build and create! Not only will they love it now, but for years to come. This marble run allows for endless possiblities for open ended play but also develops crucial early learning skills such as creativity, cause & effect, experimentation and more! The pieces can always be changed and innovated to create a new track. Watch as the marbles roll

down through all the twists, turns, holes and ramps!

This educational toy is a fun way to get children into STEAM learning. The interactive learning toy will introduce children to important STEAM principles with physics basics like the connection between potential energy, momentum and the effect of gravity.Great for encouraging hand-eye coordination, planning and logical thinking.

The marble cascade block set includes blocks, a jump,  a spiral funnel, a ringing bell and a sliding track for your marbles to run through!

Recommended Age: 4+

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Lincoln Logs

Celebrate over 100 years of creativity and construction with the Lincoln Logs 111-Piece Anniversary Tin! Inspired by the classic Meeting House design, this set is the ultimate building toy for kids who love construction and imaginative play. With 111 beautifully crafted wooden pieces, including roof, wall, chimney, and porch elements, children can build iconic cabins, towers, and more. This timeless set also includes easy-to-follow instructions for three classic builds: a tall tower, two small houses with a bonfire, or a large cabin.

Why Lincoln Logs Make the Perfect Gift:

• Play-Based Learning: Lincoln Logs promote STEAM learning concepts, encouraging kids to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on play.
• Skill Development: Building with Lincoln Logs enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities, all while fostering spatial awareness.
• Creativity Unleashed: With the freedom to follow provided designs or create their own, kids are inspired to stretch their imagination and express their creativity.
• Durable & Sustainable: Each log is crafted from high-quality, beautifully stained wood, designed to last for generations of builders.
• Easy Storage: After playtime, the collectible tin provides convenient and tidy storage, making it an ideal addition to any toy collection.

Lincoln Logs are more than just toys—they’re a piece of history. Spanning four generations, this classic building set has been a rite of passage for children and a nostalgic favourite for parents and grandparents. Whether your child is building solo or working with siblings and friends, Lincoln Logs encourage collaborative play and lifelong memories.

Recommended Age: 4+

Playstix

Unleash your child’s imagination and engineering potential with the Playstix 150-Piece Building Set by Popular Playthings. Designed to inspire endless creativity, this innovative construction toy enables kids to create both simple and extraordinary structures without the need for additional parts. With its groovy interlocking design and snap-and-lock feature, Playstix transforms playtime into a dynamic learning experience. Whether building a cosy two-story cabin or designing unique creations from their imagination, the possibilities are endless!

Why Playstix is the Perfect Gift for Creative Minds:

• Play-Based Learning: Playstix encourages STEM-based play, helping kids develop engineering, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.
• Skill Development: Kids enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and critical thinking as they snap and lock pieces together.
• Colour-Coded Fun: The pieces are colour-coded by length, making it easy for young builders to follow the included Idea Booklet or create their own designs.
• Imagination Unlocked: Whether your child wants to build a simple table and chairs or test their creativity with intricate designs, Playstix supports their journey from novice to master builder.

Features and Benefits:

• 150 Durable Pieces: Each grooved piece interlocks securely for sturdy creations that stand tall, allowing children to explore construction principles with confidence.
• Inclusive Idea Booklet: Offers guided inspiration for beginner and advanced builds, fostering both learning and creativity.
• Snap-and-Lock Technology: Adds an exciting dimension to play by allowing for unique, dynamic models that hold together securely.

Perfect for independent play or collaborative projects, the Playstix 150-piece set provides hours of screen-free, educational fun. Children can experiment with balance, stability, and design, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of building and engineering. Ideal for classrooms or at-home play, this versatile set grows with your child, evolving from simple builds to more complex creations.

This holiday season, give the gift of creativity and learning with the Playstix 150-Piece Building Set—a perfect addition to any toy collection that combines fun with early childhood development.

Recommended Age: 4+

Play Bio Migoga Marble Run

Explore the wonders of gravity and motion with the Play Bio Migoga Marble Run! This eco-friendly marble run set is the perfect holiday gift to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and STEM learning in young minds. With 49 sturdy pieces, children can build their own marble track structures in countless ways, allowing for endless play possibilities and experimentation.

Designed to encourage hands-on learning, this set lets kids explore concepts like gravity, momentum, and cause-and-effect as they watch their colourful marbles zoom down the slopes. The soft, natural colour palette makes this set not only engaging but also visually soothing. As children build, they develop problem-solving skills, fine motor coordination, and spatial reasoning.

Key Benefits:

• Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and STEM learning
• Teaches foundational physics concepts like gravity and momentum
• Develops fine motor skills and spatial reasoning
• Made from eco-friendly materials, offering a green alternative for sustainable play
• Includes 49 pieces for endless track-building fun

The Play Bio Migoga Marble Run is more than just a toy—it's a tool for learning through play. As children create new marble run designs and experiment with different paths, they also learn valuable lessons in engineering and scientific thinking.

Recommended Age 4+

Plip Kit by Fat Bain Toys

Unleash your child's creativity with the Plip Kit by Fat Brain Toys, a unique construction set that invites exploration and imagination. This delightful collection of 46 silicone pieces, including arches, sticks, and Xs, is designed with ball-and-socket ends for easy and satisfying connections. Your little builders can construct swirling patterns, complex prisms, or whimsical sculptures that hold strong, providing hours of fun!

Each time the pieces are pulled apart, they make a satisfying "POP!" sound that kids will love, adding to the sensory experience. Ideal for encouraging spatial reasoning, creativity, and STEM skills, this set offers endless building possibilities, making it a fantastic holiday gift. The Plip Kit promotes hands-on learning through play, sparking curiosity and problem-solving in young minds.

Packaged in a washable storage bag, this silicone set is not only durable but also safe for little ones, made from 100% food-grade silicone. With 10 sticks, 24 arches, and 12 Xs, the Plip Kit provides an engaging and mess-free building experience for children aged 3 and up.

Key Features:

• Ball-and-socket connection creates strong structures and fun "POP" sound when pulled apart
• Encourages creativity, spatial reasoning, and STEM skills
• Endless building possibilities for imaginative play
• Includes 46 pieces: 10 sticks, 24 arches, 12 Xs, and a washable storage bag
• Made of 100% food-grade silicone for safe, durable play
• Sticks measure 4.5 inches

Whether for solo play or collaborative fun, the Plip Kit is perfect for inspiring young minds to think outside the box. It's a wonderful gift for the holidays, blending creativity with educational play.

Recommended Age: 5+

Plus Plus Building Sets

Unleash your child’s creativity this holiday season with the Plus-Plus Learn to Build Basic 400-piece set—the ultimate gift for kids who love construction and imaginative play! This versatile building set is designed to inspire open-ended creativity, allowing children to create vibrant mosaics, stunning 3D designs, and innovative structures with ease.

Features and Benefits:

• Innovative Building Shape: Each Plus-Plus piece is uniquely designed like two plus symbols joined together, offering endless possibilities for discovery-based play and creative expression.
• Encourages STEM Learning: Build fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities as kids experiment with the vibrant coloured pieces.
• Eco-Friendly and Safe: Crafted from BPA-free and phthalate-free European plastic, Plus-Plus is safe for young hands and environmentally conscious families.
• Inclusive for All Ages: Ideal for children ages 3 and up, this set also engages teens and adults, making it perfect for collaborative family play.

What’s Inside the Box:

• 300 Basic pieces in vibrant colours
• 100 Neon pieces for bold and striking creations
• A base plate for stable builds
• A comprehensive Guide Book to spark ideas and inspire innovative designs

Encourage your child’s imagination by building flat mosaics, stacking intricate 3D sculptures, or combining both for unique creations. This set is perfect for fostering exploration, critical thinking, and innovative design—all through hands-on, screen-free play.

Plus-Plus sets are known for their simplicity and endless versatility, making them a timeless choice for every builder in your life. Whether your child dreams of designing colourful landscapes, animals, or futuristic architecture, this set provides the tools to bring their ideas to life.

Recommended Age: 5+

K'NEX Classics 700-Piece Building Set 

Ignite your child's imagination and introduce them to the world of construction with the K'NEX Classics 700 Pc Building Set! This mega building kit features 700 rods and connectors, allowing children aged 5-7 to construct a variety of intricate 3D models, from hovercrafts to seaplanes and lighthouses. With 40 model ideas included, this set provides endless hours of creative and educational play.

Perfect for developing essential STEAM skills (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), the K'NEX Building Set encourages spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and problem-solving. The easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for young builders to bring their visions to life, creating everything from vehicles to structures. It’s a hands-on way to inspire budding engineers and architects, fostering a love for building and exploration.

Features:

• Includes: 700 pieces with 40 model ideas, from hovercrafts to cruise ships
• Supports Skills: Fine motor skills, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and STEAM learning
• Age Recommendation: 7 and up (younger children may enjoy with assistance)

This K'NEX set is an ideal holiday gift that combines creativity with learning, offering an engaging and skill-building experience for young kids. Give the gift of imagination and construction this holiday season!

Recommended Age: 7+

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GraviTrax

Take your child’s love for building to the next level with the GraviTrax Starter Set—a dynamic and interactive track system that combines creativity, STEM learning, and hands-on fun. Perfect for kids who are passionate about construction and discovery, this set offers endless possibilities for experimenting with gravity, magnetism, and kinetic energy.

Why It’s a Perfect Holiday Gift:

• Open-Ended Creativity: With tiles, tracks, levels, and interactive elements, kids can design their own unique marble runs or follow guided instructions for pre-designed tracks.
• STEM Learning in Action: Engage your child’s critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills as they construct tracks and watch marbles defy gravity on their way to the finish line.
• Collaborative Fun: GraviTrax isn’t just a solo activity—it’s an opportunity for siblings, friends, and parents to bond while building intricate track systems and racing marbles.
• Screen-Free Play: This hands-on activity encourages screen-free fun, promoting focus, patience, and perseverance.

Learning Benefits:

• Boosts spatial reasoning and fine motor skills as kids connect track pieces and adjust marble paths.
• Develops problem-solving abilities as they troubleshoot and refine their designs to achieve the perfect marble run.
• Fosters emotional and social skills by encouraging perseverance and teamwork in overcoming challenges.

Whether they’re crafting simple tracks or complex designs, children will love the sense of accomplishment as their marbles race through the runs they’ve built. Add expansion sets for even more creativity and challenges!

The GraviTrax Starter Set comes with all the essentials to ignite a child’s imagination, including tiles, tracks, levels, and other interactive elements. Fuel your child’s curiosity and inspire a love for engineering with the GraviTrax Starter Set—the ultimate gift for builders, dreamers, and problem-solvers this holiday season.

Recommended Ages 8+

Trestle Tracks Deluxe Set by Fat Brain Toys

The trestle tracks are a truly mesmerizing marble-track experience! Each set is made up of hollow stacking cubes and a variety of perfectly flat tracks. The paths cut out of each track widen almost imperceptibly from one end to the other, creating an invisible slope that propels the marbles forward.

Get creative and discover the wonders of simple engineering with Trestle Tracks. As your children play and create it will support and encourage spatial reasoning, creativity, engineering skills, problem-solving!

Recommended Ages 8+

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Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Kit

Take marble run fun to new heights—literally! The Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Kit is an innovative way to explore physics and engineering. Unlike traditional marble runs, Gecko Run allows you to build limitless configurations on vertical surfaces like doors, windows, cupboards, and more. With this kit, smooth surfaces become part of the track, and flexible pieces stick using clever, non-glue nano pads. This means no sticky residue, no damage, and endless creative possibilities!

Kids and adults alike can experiment with creating dynamic, ever-changing tracks. Watch marbles zip, bounce, and twist as you design hills, jumps, and turns. This hands-on play supports STEAM learning, fostering problem-solving, creativity, and motor skills development. Whether building independently or combining with expansion packs, the Gecko Run will keep kids engaged for hours as they invent and refine their marble runs.

Why it makes the perfect holiday gift:

1. Limitless Configurations – No two runs are ever the same, making this the gift that keeps on giving.
2. Mess-Free Fun – The non-glue nano pads are easy to reposition, leaving no sticky residue behind.
3. Sustainable Materials – Made from renewable raw materials, it's an eco-friendly option for creative play.
4. STEAM Learning – Kids can explore physics, engineering, and problem-solving while having fun.
5. Simple Set-Up – Build quickly on any smooth surface and create thrilling tracks that reach new heights.

The Gecko Run Marble Run Starter Kit is the ideal holiday gift for curious minds and budding engineers aged 8+. Build taller, experiment more, and experience endless fun with this unique vertical marble run!

Recommended Ages 8+

See the full Gecko Run collection complete with accesory sets here