Giant Blocks Review

I couldn't find one picture online that showed me how big these blocks are compared to regular ones.They're barely any bigger- you might as well spend your money on a complete set.For instance, when I pack these up with the regular blocks, I can't really tell them apart.We just like the round ones, they're a little harder to come by.But- these are definitely regular sized- nothing giant about them.

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Product Description:
Blocks don't get any more basic than these! Made of solid, unfinished wood, each beautifully finished piece is sized perfectly for children ages 1+. We love exceptional quality of the smooth wood finish. 5 pieces.Designed and made in Germany.

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Basic Building Blocks Extra-Large Starter Set Review

Simply put, these blocks are gorgeous.They are so well-crafted and lovely and come in such a wide variety of shapes and sizes.My husband and I even enjoy playing with my daughter, helping her to build towers and fantastical structures.She also likes to lay the flat blocks in a line and use them as roads for her cars, complete with the triangular blocks at the end for ramps.

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Product Description:
Haba blocks -fantastic building blocks for beginner to expert architects! Children learn through play. 102 beautiful, natural beechwood blocks. Extra smooth, precise shapes in standard unit block measurements (4 x 4 cm). Fabric storage bag. Made in Germany. Ages 3+

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Leaning Tower of Pisa, by HABA Review

This product is a very good teaching tool and children can participate in building the tower. I only had one problem. When I received the packagethe very top of the tower was missing from it. I thought the children wouldn't notice but they did. Please make sure that all of the parts are in the package.

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Use this set to create one of the most famous landmarks in the world. This set shows the beauty and grace of a piece of Italian history. This set can be used alone or combines with other Master Builder sets to create a city of classic architecture. Contents:27 pieces in 10 shapes It does not come with the trees shownLeaning Tower of Pisa height approximately 10 inchesInstructions not necessary Item is shrink-wrapped

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Rainbow Timber - DISCONTINUED - a great game for the whole famliy Review

If you are familiar with the game Jenga, then you will understand why I call Rainbow Timber "Jenga with Attitude."Like Jenga, the object of the game is to remove pieces from the tower without causing it to topple over.However, by adding the colored die, the game is taken to another level - one requiring a higher level of reasoning skill and greater dexterity.

Further, Rainbow Timber adds an element of chance that is not present in Jenga.In my opinion, that aspect of the game also makes it more suitable as a game to play with younger players.Because each player must remove a piece matching the color showing when the die is rolled, younger players may feel they are on a more level playing field.Yes, the thought process and reasoning to determine which piece will be the most appropriate to remove still exists.And yes, adults may have an advantage based on those skills.But by adding the element of chance, younger players may feel they have a better opportunity to compete and win.

This game is rated for age 6 and above.However, I believe that younger children, perhaps as young as 3, could enjoy this game if an adult was playing it with them.As with other toys, one would have to gauge the maturity level and the attention span of the child to determine whether it is suitable.

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You just have to play this game to believe it.This is a rare game that really is for the whole family. We added color to this classical stacking game and a unique twist on how it is played. Each player rolls the dice, and moves a block to the corresponding color. The last person to move a block without the tower tumbling is the winner.Several variations of play keep this game interesting for everyone. Contains 55 colorful wooden pieces.

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Cuddlekin Dog Muckel Review

I bought this for my son's first birthday.I was looking for a stuffed animal that he could "bond" with that didn't have any removable eyes or choking hazards since he puts EVERYTHING into his mouth.This dog is so cute and really soft and huggable.My son is now 18 months old and sleeps with it every night.I watch him in the video baby monitor snuggling with it until he falls asleep.It's soooo sweet.

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Cuddlekin animals are so charming and soft that they guarantee 100% cuddle quality! Material: plush, filled with granulate, washable at 30C/86F.Size: 26 cm/10 inches long.Product imported from Germany

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Baby Review

These were my daughter's first blocks at 12 months, and it's been a pleasure to see her go from practicing gripping and picking up one block, passing it from one hand to the other, banging the blocks together (makes a great sound! enjoyable for her and muted enough for my ears) to now stacking them as many as 5 or 6 high at 17 months. Also, as far as size, I have never been concerned that my daughter would choke on these. The color stains are a nice mix. I like that they are not all primary colors, and my child is drawn to all of them. My only minor complaint is that the shiny, smooth varnish makes the blocks slide against against each other making it more challenging to stack them. In short, there's not much grip. It's not a serious flaw, and has not prevented my child from getting a lot out of playing with these blocks.

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This block set is perfect for infants and comes in 6 basic colors: 2 yellow, 2 orange, 2 green, 2 red, 2 blue and 2 purple.

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Marble Set for 1136 - by HABA Review

I use these marbles as a reinforcement system for my kids. The more "good choices" they make, the more marbles they collect. Then when the marble jar is empty and all are in the box, they all get to have a special day. The enjoy picking the different, unique kinds of marbles, wood, work, metal, glass etc. Happy with purchase.

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Contents: 84 colored marbles, 6 balls each of wood, rubber, cork, and steel, 6 blue, 6 yellow, 6 green, and 6 red balls, wooden box with sliding acrylic lid.Made of untreated beech wood with acrylic lid. Wipe with dry cloth to clean. Not intended for use by children under three years old. Small parts may pose a choking hazard for young children. Supervised play recommended.

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Cuboro Standard Review

This is the most innovative, well designed, environmentally/durable made building toy I have seen with an exception to Kapla. The swiss makers have put a lot of thought and energy into this and it shows. I got it for my 4 year old (still a little young for it) for xmas, and I was totally pleased. Unlike other marble runs, which are much less expensive, this one challenges the child with the most possibilities both in the interchangeable nature of the uniform block pieces, but also in that large portions of a run can be in the form of tunnels which are out of sight of the child. All other marble runs have the marble in plain view, which works more like a race track than a puzzle or system which Cuboro excels at. That said, if you are a parent trying to offer marble runs as an alternative to playing with matchbox car tracks--cuboro might disappoint.

This game made me think about the needed changes in schooling put forth by an an expert on learning. Cuboro is all about tinkering:

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All the pseudo-educational talk aside, Cuboro is a lot of FUN!

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Product Description:
Cuboro is one of our favorites here at Oh! Toys. Part marble run, part puzzle and part developmental and educational marvel, Cuboro is truly a "heritage toy" -- one which not only can be passed from one generation to the next, but which children will come back to time and again as they grow and become more sophisticated about their creations. The original Cuboro starter set! 54 equal sized cubes with 12 different functions. The ideal place to start with this great toy, Cuboro Standard has plenty of blocks to let your imagination run wild. Comes with 3 Cuboro marbles. Visit Cuboro's home site in Switzerland for additional images and information. Ages 3 and up. CAUTION: Marbles can represent a choking hazard to very young children.

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HABA Seesaw Foam Block Review

I got this foam rocker to go with our Dream Meaddow play mat.It doubles as a "bridge", "boat", "fort", and many othe things for my daughter's older brothers.It is a little big, but I keep it under our cradle swing where it fits perfectly when its not being used on the Dream Meadow.

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Using a velcro-type fastener, this block converts the "Dream Meadow" into a rocker. Foam Block length 80 x width 56 x height 13 cm | approximately 31.5 x 22 x 5.1 inchesAn accessory for:Dream Meadow

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Fantasia Review

This would be really great except the magnets don't stick to the wood pieces.We also have the Haba Indian Summer and those magnets stick really well.These slide right off so you end up with a pile of wood shapes that don't stick to the magnet board.Also, while the other Haba magnetic arranging games have a thin wood magnetic board, this one is just a piece of cardboard.
UPDATE:I contacted HABA by email and they immediately replied saying they would take care of the problem.They sent me a new set of magnets (which have the 3M logo on the back) and so far they are sticking really well.I am very impressed with their customer service.

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Product Description:
These colorful wooden shapes turn into cheeky, chaps, pussycats and lots more. And use the magnets supplied to make sure the jolly little figures don't tumble off the playboard. Now they can also be used to decorate fridges and memo boards. A magnetic arranging game with 95 wooden shapes and playboard (9.8" x 9.8").Recommended for 3 - 6 years. Made in Germany.

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Roman Arch - by HABA Review

Well made, albeit a tad small.

It does include the "inside" arch supports to hold the blocks in place until you put the keystone in.

Good toy.

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Ingenuity and architectural brilliance inspired the Romans to incorporate form and function into design.The Roman Arch allowed the aqueducts to flow freely to provide sufficient water for the growing cities.This large block set will allow your children to use and learn the same engineering principles the Romans followed.



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Games for Ball Track 1136 - by HABA Review

My kids (6 and 3) love this. They can play with this alone or in conjunction with the Haba ball track (also great). It is definitely recommended if you have the Haba ball track - it adds a whole new dimension of fun. If your kids like the ball track and like games, get this.Makes for great family fun when we can all play together, and great fun for them on their own when we can't help with the ball track. Comes with several types of games (4 or 5, I think) you can play - my kids especially like the bowling-type game and the numbered arches (whichever one the ball rolls through is how many points you get). We love it, and the quality is fantastic (Haba makes the nicest wooden blocks I have ever seen).

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Set contains four ball track games: Bowling, Boules, Goal shooting, Rebound. The games are fun for starters or add-on packs.

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Geo Shape Tack Zap Review

The idea is great, but my almost 3 year old, who has great fine motor skills, struggles to place the tiny nails in the tiny hole.It's like threading a needle.I don't know why they made them so small.The first time my son played with it, he swung the hammer aiming for the nail, but hit the shape instead.Of the five shapes he managed to hammer in, 2 snapped in half when he struck them with the hammer by accident.Lastly, the cork board is really small.The whole think could have been made much better.Very disappointing.


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A great starter shape tack set complete with color pattern cards. Set includes 50 hard wood geometric shapes, durable cork board, wooden hammer and tacks. Your design is permanent until you decide to take the figures off and start again! Build all sorts of things like boats and trains, buildings or larger 3-dimensional looking shapes.Recommended for 3 years and up. Made in Germany.

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Circo Review

We bought this toy for our twins for Christmas and they LOVE it!The colorful circles spin as the clown is pulled and they can also be removed so the kids can chew them or roll them around.Besides being a beautiful toy that will grow with our children, it is exceptionally well made.The paint doesnt come off, the pieces are well joined and the pull string is thick and sturdy.my girls are 10 months and they already know how to pull it while crawling (of course the string is tied shorter for safety)I have other HABA toys and they are simply a wonderful toy company!

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The knobs turn when the wheels turn on this fun and colorful pull toy.The knobs are removable. This toy will provide hours of fun. Winner of many awards, and one of the popular toys by Haba.

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Walker Wagon Review

This is a wonderful walker for very young children as it is heavy enough so the child won't fall down. On the other hand it is difficult to tun, but my daughter doesn't seem to care (almost 11 MO old). She stops and turn it while seating. She loves to bang it on the door (very noisy). The wheels are very silent on the floor. She likes when a cat (or a friend or a stuff animal) seats on it. She puts many things in it (blocks, duplo, ... and goes around). The great thing that I have noticed is that with this walker (contrarily to the plastics one of the playgroups) she stands up straight when she walks. I think she feels secure and she knows that it won't flip over.

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Product Description:
This Haba walker wagon aids children taking their first steps. The seat allows brother and sister to ride along. Beyond the seat there is sufficint place to store utensils. It also doubles as a doll pram/stroller. Sturdy construction, rubber wheels on wooden rims.

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Haba Roman Arch Building Block Set Review

HABA's Roman Arch is a masterpiece of ingenuity, incorporating educational values with hands on fun. My four year old and I loved this toy, we build and rebuild it again and again, while telling the stories of the Romans and their contemporaries. The only downside I find in this toy is the fact that it is MADE IN CHINA, and not in Europe as one might expect from a toy of the HABA brand. The blocks are natural wood with no paint, however it is not clear what control HABA has on the wood processing.

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Ingenuity and architectural brilliance inspired the Romans to incorporate form and function into design. The arches allowed the acqueducts to flow freely as to provide sufficient water for the growing cities. This large block set allows children to use and learn the same engineering principles the Romans followed.Completed set measures 9 x 10 x 16 inches.

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Sakrada Building Blocks Review

I truly love all the HABA products they have really great stuff.You can't go wrong with any of their toys.

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Stacking can be lots of fun! The colors and forms of these building blocks are especially pretty and the small structures inspire even the adults. The blocks are made of beechwood with a base dimension of 4cm (2in). They can be combined with other Haba building blocks. This set includes a block with prism. Ages 18 mos. and up.

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Convoi Review

The price is high but it's clear that you have to pay more for better quality. This is a top-knotch, quality toy.

Our 2 year old enjoys the stacking and actually realizes that the faces go on top (although sometimes upside down). Uses the string for pulling, too, as intended of course.

Not Made in China! and is going to make a great heirloom. Would recommend.

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Great way to teach your kids assigning colors and quantities.The length of the nose will tell you if you are right.Also has a cord at the end, and works great as a pull along toy.

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Educo Fill'n Build Block Cart Review

We were very excited when we saw this toy in the store. It is exactly what we were looking for - a walking toy for our little guy (11 months) that was quite simple looking. We were very disappointed when we put it together. It's extremely unstable. The front is far too light (even when piled with multiple heavy hard cover books!) and therefore is difficult for our little guy to use as leverage to pull himself up.

Once he is standing, the cart slips out of his grip for a few reasons. First, with the lighter front end, it tips toward him. Since he is new to walking, he cannot compensate for the tipping. The speed of the wheels makes it zoom away from him, which would have sent him down face first if we hadn't been holding onto him already. Even without the handle (which my husband removed, hoping that it would make the cart a bit safer) the cart will tip over and speed away from him. In the short time that he played with it, I cannot count how many times the cart sped away from him. When the handle is on, it would him in the head as he tumbled down. (Again, this is with two of us standing not a foot away.)

After using it with my son for two days, I figured that I must have made a mistake - I was sure that this cart must have been intended for an older toddler who has mastered walking and just needs a cart to push around. This is how I came across these reviews. I am shocked that it is intended for "early walkers". Even with direct supervision, this cart has proven extremely dangerous and poorly thought out. Overall, it is very badly engineered. I'm not sure who designed it, but I'd be surprised if anyone tested this with a child who was actually just learning to walk. As a "silver medal" we let our son travel around in the cart part while we pushed him - which he loved! Except that he stuck his fingers in the wheel and ended up very upset with what must have been quite a sting.

I gave this high marks for fun, because when my son was pushing it around he absolutely loved it. But neither he nor we, his parents, love the many bumps and stings that he has received in the short time he's had with this cart. Sadly, it has been put away and will not come out again until he has mastered walking and can use it as just a cart. I'm terribly disappointed in this product.

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The Fill'n Build Block Cart is an educational and fun walker. Blocks can be sorted and placed inside the cart, and easily dumped out to stack and sort the blocks again. Included 24 colorful and natural shapes that will provide enormous of fun, as well as help during the early stages of walking. The Educo brand has meant quality and innovation in toys for over 30 years. Ages 12 mos. and up.

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Wonder Dice Fabric Blocks Review

We purchased the Wonder Dice Block set for our son when he was about 5 months old and was finally showing interest in picking things up and playing with them.After 3 months of fairly heavy use, I can say that this was worth every penny.If the bright colors, mirrors, and multiple different types of fabric were not enough to keep him entertained, the fact that most of these blocks also make sounds (jingling, squeaking, etc) certainly would be.Parents will especially appreciate the fact that these blocks are nice and soft, making them less of a problem to worry about when your budding genius discovers that he/she can throw them (into walls, furniture, windows, etc.).As a tip - the little fabric "tassle" on the top of the cone is especially good for tickling noses!

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Here a rustle, there a twitter. These fabric blocks are full of surprises: the textured sides of different materials encourage touching and stimulate the senses! Naturally, kids can build to their hearts content. Mirror and hologram foil. Truly wonder dice!

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