"Guidecraft 124-Piece Arabian, Oriental and Greek Wooden Block Set"

by GuideCraft

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• ASIN: B000JOP73C
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,967 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

"These blocks are about 1/3 the size of unit blocks, but a great table top size for building lots of imaginative structures. Custom shaped blocks in the styles of Arabian, Oriental and Greek architecture challenge imaginations. Use these custom styled wooden blocks to rebuild great structures from other cultures and from ancient history. Or challenge your kids to create new architectural works of art. Hardwood blocks are durable and well made. Each set comes in its own plastic bucket. Dimensions: The Arabian blocks range from 3/4"" x 3/4"" x 1 3/4"" to 3 1/2"" x 3 1/2"" x 1"" The Oriental blocks range from 1 3/4"" x1"" x 1"" to 1"" x 2 1/2"" in diameter The Greek blocks range from 1 1/2"" square x 1 1/2"" x 6"" x 1"" (triangle) 124 pieces total. Arabian style blocks. 42 pieces. 14 different shapes. Oriental style blocks. 42 pieces. 11 different shapes. Greek style blocks. 40 pieces in several different shapes. A quality Guidecraft educational toy. "

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your boring standard set of blocks, January 13, 2008

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Hawaii Girl "Mom of 4" (Europe) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: "Guidecraft 124-Piece Arabian, Oriental and Greek Wooden Block Set" (Toy)

I bought it for my 7 yr old, 4 yr old, and 1 yr old boys for Christmas. At first, they did not play with it too much. But a week after Christmas, after the excitement of the highly commercialized toys they received wore off, they began playing with these blocks. We live overseas, and they began to see that they can build things that look like places we've seen. They spend a lot of time quietly building things, and they get excited to see each other's creations. They call their old set of standard blocks "boring." I can see the wheels of imagination spinning in my 7- and 4-yr olds. The 1-yr-old is really developing his fine motor skills with the blocks. What I like about these blocks is that simple or complex architectural structures can be built, depending on age/skill level. Even I have to use my brains to build things.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars should have been more fun, April 21, 2008

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Nora L. Parkman "Nora" - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: "Guidecraft 124-Piece Arabian, Oriental and Greek Wooden Block Set" (Toy)

My children had played with a larger version of these blocks on vacation at an archetecture museum so I thought these would be great. But they really haven't played with them much. I didn't realize this set was a table top smaller set and I think that is the reason the kids didn't like them as much.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of blocks!, January 9, 2009

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Jen Nem (Michigan) - See all my reviews

= 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: "Guidecraft 124-Piece Arabian, Oriental and Greek Wooden Block Set" (Toy)

This product was bigger than I thought from the description. It comes packaged in three different color coded, clear tubs for easy storage. It is really three gifts in one. This product is great for creativity and learning about geometry and architecture.