Magformers 40 Pc Magnetic Building Set (colors may vary)

by Rainbow Products

Product Features

• Set Includes:
• 18 Squares
• 12 Triangles
• 108 Super Powerful Magnets
• 30 Magformers, Idea booklet , Build 100's of Designs...Instant Connection! Instant Fun!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5 x 2 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B000HDC3QE
• Item model number: 30 Piece Building Set
• Our recommended age: 5 - 9 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,205 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Product Description

Construct 3-dimensional models with these easy-hold magnetic squares and triangles. 30 pc. Set. Ages 5 yrs +.

Customer Reviews

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As featured on the TODAY show, October 4, 2006

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Ethel May "Ethel" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magformers 40 Pc Magnetic Building Set (colors may vary) (Toy)

I was skeptical, even after Matt Lauer proclaimed Magformers his favorite toy for the year. But when the box arrived, I knew my kids would love it. Actually, my husband loves it as much as they do. Well built, sturdy, and colorful, this toy is a real winner. It challenges my children with their hand-eye coordination, and it helps them unleash their creativity. Simply an AWESOME product.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Like Magna Tiles Better, December 29, 2007

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Pumpkin Pie (East Berne, NY USA) - See all my reviews

= 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: Magformers 40 Pc Magnetic Building Set (colors may vary) (Toy)

I would have to say I prefer the Magna Tiles to the Magformers, although my husband seems to like the Magformers better. Our 4-year-old has not taken to them, although she has always loved her Magna Tiles. The magnets in the Magformers are much stronger than the Magna Tiles. I found them hard to pull apart and didn't like how the magnets would reject if not lined up right. That is not an issue with the Magna Tiles. There are more building possibilities with the Magna Tiles.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A big hit in our house, December 28, 2007

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Sapere Aude (New England) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Magformers 40 Pc Magnetic Building Set (colors may vary) (Toy)

My children, (4.5 and 2.5) got these for Christmas, one set each. Shown here is the red and purple set which my daughter received, but they also come in blue & yellow which is what my son has and I believe another color combination. There are two shapes - 18 squares and 12 triagles in the 30 piece box. 30 pieces is enough to build decent sized shapes, but if you have a builder who enjoys elaborate structures, they may want more pieces.

They do indeed go together as described on the box. They never reject on the edge, if you flip it over the other way, it still connects. I did find that certain combinates of putting them face to face does reject and the shape has to be flipped over. The magnets are completely encapsulated in the plastic, not glued in the edges as was the problem with magnet toys which have been recalled - as these strong magnets can be deadly when swallowed. That is my largest concern with this toy, but I spent some time trying to pry apart the plastic to be sure it was secure and it flexed some but seemed pretty well put together. Given the CPSC's recalls on other toys using similar magnets, however, I will be keeping a very close eye on these.

As for the educational value, they are wonderful - my 4.5 year old daughter was immediately building all sorts of geometric shapes with it, and while my son isn't at that level, he still enjoyed stacking them and pulling them apart. This toy is a great alternative to the much more expensive magnatiles.

Update: 4 years later - these were a big hit for a long time. They still do play with them sometimes, now at 6 and 8.