Nanodots Element216 Original Magnetic Constructor with Carry Pouch

by Nano Magnetics

Product Features

• 216 powerful permanent magnets; with a personal carry pouch
• Superior finish quality - brighter colors, more authentic look
• Ideal size-to-strength ratio for advanced shape structures
• Nanodot magnets will never deplete or lose strength
• A scratch-resistant sleek metallic surface features a consistent finish

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00367HM4G
• Item model number: OR236
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,838 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

It's Geometry with Magnets. Nanodots are kick-ass, take-no-prisoners, juiced-up super magnets. They require no instructions and will never need an upgrade. Featuring: no flashing lights, computer chips or batteries, these tactile dots derive their allure from sheer magnetic force and human imagination.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellen toy, unfair price, July 16, 2010

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J.C.L. "Professor" (Sao Paulo, SP Brazil) - 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 

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This review is from: Nanodots Element216 Original Magnetic Constructor with Carry Pouch (Toy)

I bought to my kids a NeoCube, a NanoDots and a CyberCube. Since they have different colors, it is easy to identify every piece.
It is quite clear that NeoCube has weaker magnets. This might be an advantage for beginners, but increases the chances of loosing pieces.
The facts are:
1. Neocube is the cheapest, but is also the poorest. The package is awful;
2. NanoDots are by fair the most expensive (and don't offer a real reason for that);
3. CyberCube seems to be the best balance: high quality (similar to NanoDotz) and low price (a little more than NeoCube).
Finally, I stress that this kind of puzzle has a huge educational value. My 12 year son has spent hors with them and I do prefer like that instead of videogames or TV. This kind of toy is very useful for the development of creativity and catches the attention of every one (including me).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this science toy, November 17, 2010

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Maria C. Curry "maria cathleen curry (mc2)" (Baton Rouge, LA) - 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 

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This review is from: Nanodots Element216 Original Magnetic Constructor with Carry Pouch (Toy)

I have been watching this toy as a friend of mine talked about it on facebook. Since I wanted Bucky Balls, this Nano Dots was new to me, but after reviewing the specs, you get more of them with the Nano Dots. I was surprised that the package was small when it arrived, but they are really a lot of fun and something you can add to as time goes on--

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, October 3, 2011

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MO - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Nanodots Element216 Original Magnetic Constructor with Carry Pouch (Toy)

First of all it's not a Nanodots Element 236 edition as it says it's Nanodots Element 216
Second when I started counting them 3 times they look like 214 not 216