Maxi Building Blocks- 22 pieces

by Chicco

Product Features

• Winner of 3 toy awards
• Includes 22 pieces
• Makes a variety of structures
• Blocks of various shapes, colors and sizes
• For ages 1 and up
• 2000 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal; 2000 Dr. Toy Award: Best Children's Vacation Product

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001YNHZU
• Our recommended age: 12 months and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #317,652 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Perfect for your little builder, these chunky blocks are the perfect size for little hands! Complete with its own carry bag, these brightly colored plastic blocks can be stacked in a variety of levels for hours of playtime fun. Blocks can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Set includes 22 blocks and carry case. Winner of the Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Award. For Children 1 year old and up.

• Made of non toxic plastic
• Chunky size is perfect for little hands to hold
• Carry case included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful quality toy, August 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Maxi Building Blocks- 22 pieces (Toy)

I was impressed with the quality of these blocks. They are very well made. I found then to be great for babies and toddlers because of the rounded edges. They are not not sharp like mega Blocks. Great product.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware..., December 28, 2005

By 

Terrific_Tigger (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Maxi Building Blocks- 22 pieces (Toy)

At first I thought these where the greatest invention since Legos and Mega blocks but after playing with them I was slightly disappointed. I really would have given it 5 stars if they weren't hallow on the inside. Also you really need to buy at least 2 or 3 sets since you really can't build much of anything with 22 blocks. Then there is the problem with storage.

PROS:
-Soft yet durable (feels like smooth foam)
-Great colors
-Light weight and easy to hold
-Comes in a clear plastic container. It is a tight squeeze to get them all back in. I would look for something else to store them in if they are going to be used on a daily basis. Most children do no have the patience to put them back in exactly the same way every time.

CONS:
-They are hollow on the inside so they don't `snap' together like Mega Blocks or Legos.
-Each piece must sit directly on top of the same size block or a bigger block otherwise it will tip over.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loves These!, April 3, 2007

By 

Karen V. (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maxi Building Blocks- 22 pieces (Toy)

I ordered these for my son's first birthday but unfortunately they didn't arrive in time. Even though this item says eligible for Prime shipping, Beware. It's only eligible for Prime Standard Shipping. Not two-day shipping. Anyway, once they arrived they were great. We immediately starting building and he loves knocking down what we create.

I know that some people said that there should be more pieces to build with, but we found it to be enough. We sat on the floor creating many different varieties of buildings and my son had so much fun knocking them to the ground.

The pieces are also perfect for our one year old. They're big so I don't have to worry about him chocking and since they're hollow and light weight I don't have to worry about him getting hurt when he knocks done the towers. There are no sharp corners either.

As far as them not snapping toghether, I like this feature. For my son's age if they snapped together and he couldn't get them apart easily they would frustrate him and he wouldn't want to play with them. I think that they're designed very well. I would highly recommend these blocks for children who are too young for Mega Blocks and Legos. This is a great set for your child's first blocks.