AMBI Lock a Block

by Ambi Toys

Product Features

• 6 different blocks & 3 different shapes
• Locks & Unlocks
• Attached key so it can't get lost
• Measures 4.25" tall
• Recommended for ages 12 months and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005BHMA
• Item model number: 31026
• Our recommended age: 1 - 3 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,854 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

Shape up your child's motor skills and stimulate their mind with this adorable Lock A Block shape sorter toy from Ambi Brio. This toy features 6 blocks of 3 different shapes and an attached key to unlock the blocks and start the fun all over again. This is a great toy for any child 12 months and up. Measures approx. 4.25" tall 6 blocks, 3 different shapes: triangle, circle, and square Lock and unlock the box over and over; the attached key won't get lost! Recommended for ages 12 months and up Measures approx. 4.25" tall

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best shape sorter, February 9, 2004

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: AMBI Lock a Block (Toy)

This is the best shape sorter out there. The "shapes" are 3-D, so they can be inserted in many different directions, not just 2 directions like the usual toy of this kind. This means that even 1 year olds can really work out the problem on their own. The door and key are equally fascinating, as others have noted: open the door, close the door, take out shape, put in shape, etc for long periods of time. One of the best and most fun toys my son owns, AND its educational in an open-ended way, unlike all of these electronic "learning" toys.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, December 17, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: AMBI Lock a Block (Toy)

I bought this toy for my son when he was 9 months old and at 1 year he still loves to play with it. He plays with it in a lot of ways -- he likes to clap the blocks and balls together, walk around holding them, roll the yellow balls around and chase them, put the blocks in and out of the little door. This is even before he got to the point where now he tries to sort the shapes. I think part of the reason he likes it so much is that the blocks (the square, the ball, and the pyramid) are brightly colored, and just the right size for his hands. The toy seems very thoughtfully designed and well made.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and fun, November 4, 2004

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LHarpy "kidzbooksrule" (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AMBI Lock a Block (Toy)

I taught preschool special education for 8 years, and this toy was a favorite with many of my students. To reiterate what another reviewer said, the shapes are 3-D which is very helpful for babies and children just learning how to insert shapes in a shape sorter. Kids also love the door and key feature, which helps keep the toy interesting for older preschoolers. Now I have 10-month old twins, and they will be getting a lock-a-block toy for Christmas.