Kapla 200 Blocks Set

by Kapla

Product Features

• Recommended For Ages 3 Years And Older
• 200 Natural Planks Measuring 4.5 x 1.0 x 0.25 Inches Each
• Made Of Marine Pine From 100% Renewable Forests In France
• Meets or Exceeds Specifications of European (EN-71) and American (ASTM) Toy Safety Standards
• Made In Morocco

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.9 x 14 inches ; 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007KLH1Y
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,145 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Product Description

Stimulate creativity and imagination with 200 smooth-sanded pine building planks. No need for glue and not a single nail, screw or snap. Kapla Stacks are not interlocking. Each Kapla plank is simply placed one on top of the other and thus held in place by gravity and balance alone. The flat shape and light weight wood enhances confidence and curiosity and determination. Part of the delight is removing one plank at a time until the whole lot comes crashing to the floor. An instruction booklet describing techniques and models is included in every box. Great for individual or group games and projects.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful toy--well worth the money, May 24, 2006

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dephal (California) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Kapla 200 Blocks Set (Toy)

We just discovered Kapla at a science museum, and will now be getting some of our own. At the museum, I noticed people of all ages were drawn to these toys. Even young toddlers were making little stacks, my 6-year-old attempted some castles, a gaggle of preteens was challenging each other to build the tallest tower (and then knock it down, of course!), and even the grown-ups were having fun. At first, I just sat and watched, but soon my hands were playing with the blocks, too, and in no time I was building my own creations. My daughter and I could have probably played for hours. It's hard to find a toy that will interest kids of all ages, but Kapla certainly does. And it's a plus for me that they're not plastic and ugly, so I won't mind too much having them stacked around the house.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kapla Blocks are the Best!!, December 26, 2006

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Martha E. Krajewski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kapla 200 Blocks Set (Toy)

I can't say enough about Kapla blocks. My kids have played with all the usual building toys such as tinker toys, legos, etc. I started out with the 200 piece set. Every block is perfectly balanced so kids can make great structures from a very young age. My kids have had there blocks for probably about 10 years now and we keep adding to the set. They love building with them and have made some really amazing things. These blocks are something that could definitely be passed from one generation to the next. They may look like they are plain and wouldn't be much fun but just wait until your kids start playing with them and see what they can make. Then they will be hooked!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best, longest lasting 'toy' you'll find......, December 15, 2005

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Kim "mommytomy3" (Rancho Cordova, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Kapla 200 Blocks Set (Toy)

We learned about these blocks years ago when my now 13 year old was in pre-school. I was amazed at how these seemingly simple pieces of wood, so totally enraptured these little kids!

Kapla, are 'blocks' that are all exactly the same size. At first glance, they seem boring. But once you start playing with them, they are so much more. They can be made into all kinds of structures, and can even be raised higher than one can reach, without falling!!

When our 'surprise blessing' turned 2, I pulled them out for him. He enjoyed them (though at 3 he likes them much more), but what surprised me is that my older two (15 and 13) love playing with them as well!! In fact, we ALL do!!

I know it seems like a lot of money to spend on these, but they are MORE than worth it!!