ADVANCED Pack: Rainbow (104 pieces) Goobi Magnetic Construction Set. Contains 56 mixed rainbow color bars, 32 spheres and 16 tripods.

by Goobi

Product Features

• ? Ergonomic design of Goobi bars insuring easy grip ? Innovative Goobi tripod to create strong cubical formations ? Vibrant rainbow colors ? 1.68 inches long bars promoting larger constructions ? Strong neodymium magnets
• Goobi appeals even to most professionals as a stress reducer. It can also be helpful for occupational therapists in rehabilitation of elderly people with motor skill problems.
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
• Strong neodymium magnets

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 9.8 x 1.8 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F3V2U4
• Item model number: 01040
• Our recommended age: 6 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,408 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ADVANCED Pack: Rainbow (104 pieces) This set contains 56 mixed rainbow color bars, 32 spheres and 16 tripods. ADVANCED Pack is the intermediate package of Goobi. This set is made for medium scale Goobi structures. ADVANCED Pack is available in 7 single colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime, Green, Blue and Purple) and a mix of 7 colors as a Rainbow Set. Goobi Magnetic Construction Set is an educational toy of the fascinating magnetic world, recommended for children ages 4 and up, and adults of any age. The set is composed of 1.68 inches long plastic bars with strong neodymium magnets implanted in each end, nickel coated iron spheres, and the innovative plastic tripods (interlocking pieces) for 90° connections. The introduction of Goobi Tripod brings a new dimension to the toy. It allows the builder to create rigid cubical structures; adding tremendous stability to the creations, and exponentially increasing the design possibilities. Goobi creates simple and spontaneous ways to learn basics of geometry, physics, architecture and engineering. It enhances children’s eye-hand coordination and improves their problem solving skills. Goobi is an entertaining activity that brings the whole family together, revealing and enhancing their undiscovered creativity. It is an ideal and amusing activity which helps to develop a sense of proportion within younger children.

Product Description

These ultra-strong magnet-tipped posts snap into tripod joints that hold the bars securely-you can even move your sturdy creations from spot to spot! Goobi bars come in a rainbow of brilliant colors to inspire artistic creations.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quickly Looses Luster, September 4, 2009

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K. Onyett (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: ADVANCED Pack: Rainbow (104 pieces) Goobi Magnetic Construction Set. Contains 56 mixed rainbow color bars, 32 spheres and 16 tripods. (Toy)

My 9-year old son is an avid and masterful Lego/K'nex guy. As cool as these colorful do-dads looked twirling on a museum display - they fell short in two big ways for him after purchase with the ever coveted birthday cash.

First - for anything more than a sphere they aren't terribly stable- very frustrating when they continually fall apart.

Second - the instructions are non-existent - basically one small illustration of each creation (no steps laid out as is customary with Lego or K'Nex). My son is good with freestyle but after you've done a couple of those ... ho, hum.

Third - (mom's addition and I never thought I'd say this) I'd consider Lego or K'Nex a much better bang for the buck. For about the same price as a Lego set with at least several hundred pieces - you get 104 Goobi pieces. Number of creations is fairly limited with such a small number. Overall my son is fairly disappointed in this purchase.

If you're looking for something a bit different for your young builder I'd highly recommend Electronic Snap Circuits - 300. There are many good reviews for that already on Amazon. We have loved that it's educational and it's played with again and again.

2.0 out of 5 stars frustration, March 6, 2010

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W. Olson (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: ADVANCED Pack: Rainbow (104 pieces) Goobi Magnetic Construction Set. Contains 56 mixed rainbow color bars, 32 spheres and 16 tripods. (Toy)

I'm using this for a video shoot to illustrate chemical bonds. It works great for this in a limited way. But as a toy, it falls apart easily and has limited "intrigue value"..you bore of it easily.