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Showing posts with label construction. Show all posts

9/18/2010

Marble Set for 1136 - by HABA Review

Marble Set for 1136 - by HABAI 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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Product Description:
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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8/27/2010

Roman Arch - by HABA Review

Roman Arch - by HABAWell 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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Product Description:

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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8/08/2010

Games for Ball Track 1136 - by HABA Review

Games for Ball Track 1136 - by HABAMy 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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Product Description:
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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8/07/2010

Geo Shape Tack Zap Review

Geo Shape Tack ZapThe 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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Product Description:
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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8/02/2010

Haba Roman Arch Building Block Set Review

Haba Roman Arch Building Block SetHABA'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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Product Description:
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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6/15/2010

HABA United States Capitol Building Block Set Review

HABA United States Capitol Building Block SetThis set is beautiful and durable.My four year old loves this set and often combines it with others we have (St. Basil's and the Greek Temple) to make fantastic cityscapes.The trees and bushes with this set are the perfect finishing touch.

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Product Description:
Domes and arches in this set create all the style and grandeur of the United States Capitol as well as many State Capital and municipal buildings. Just as our founding fathers had a creative vision, your imagination can create innovative buildings and monuments.

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6/09/2010

Haba Russian House Review

Haba Russian HouseI got these blocks for the children of a Russian/American couple I know.I think the Dad may have liked them the best, but it brought a little bit of their homeland here and they loved them.

The third party seller was also excellent to work with.I had to call their customer service to make sure they would arrive before the party and they were so kind and helpful.You just don't get customer service like that too much anymore.

These Russian blocks would also make an excellent gift for an art or architecture student.They are very high quality.

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Product Description:
Blocks seem to be regarded as the most simple of toys. That may be true with common blocks, but the Master Builder Sets offer all the tools you need to build as complicated or as simple a structure as you like. Not simply for young children, the Master Builder System will appeal to children and adults alike. Mix styles to make one distinctly your own. The blocks are made of unfinished beech wood and will stand up to the test of time, as well as the test of a three year old!   The Russian Empire was vast and culturally diverse.  Its architecture drew upon many peoples and religions.  This set combines many of the domes and arches that Russian Czars and religious leaders used in cunstructing buildings in Moscow and St. Petersburg.  The Russian Set is sure to add style to your architectural creations.  Designed in Germany.

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5/26/2010

Haba Coliseum Review

Haba ColiseumWe received this as a gift for our 4 year old, child of an architect, who can almost build this himself.The exceptional quality blocks are perfectly crafted, smooth, with no finish to make them slippery (or toxic).The finished Coliseum looks beautiful, and we love to leave it put together to enjoy, which heightens the educational aspects of learning about and appreciating great works of antiquity.At first we thought there were pieces missing, but it was only that we built is incorrectly; there's a subtle design aspect that may be missed on the first try, as there are no instructions.Unlike with many toys, we've never had a piece missing in a HABA set or game. Part of the challenge, although simple enough, is building the structure with only the aid of the picture on the box and without instructions.Now we have many of these HABA building sets and highly recommend them.The games are of the same high quality.

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Product Description:
In classic Haba style, you can recreate the splendor of the Roman Coliseum! This block set allows you freedom in feats of architecture and engineering with unique pieces of the highest quality beech wood.A great block set to diversify your current collection. Custom cut to form and fit together in fantastic construction combinations. Part of the Master Builder Block System, you'll have all the tools you need to build as complicated or as simple a structure as you like. Not simply for young children, the Haba Master Builder System appeals to people of all ages. Mix block styles from Haba to make structures, villages, civilizations distinctively your own. The Coliseum Set contains 110 blocks in 7 distinctive shapes. Ages 3+.

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Haba Coliseum Review

Haba ColiseumWe received this as a gift for our 4 year old, child of an architect, who can almost build this himself.The exceptional quality blocks are perfectly crafted, smooth, with no finish to make them slippery (or toxic).The finished Coliseum looks beautiful, and we love to leave it put together to enjoy, which heightens the educational aspects of learning about and appreciating great works of antiquity.At first we thought there were pieces missing, but it was only that we built is incorrectly; there's a subtle design aspect that may be missed on the first try, as there are no instructions.Unlike with many toys, we've never had a piece missing in a HABA set or game. Part of the challenge, although simple enough, is building the structure with only the aid of the picture on the box and without instructions.Now we have many of these HABA building sets and highly recommend them.The games are of the same high quality.

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In classic Haba style, you can recreate the splendor of the Roman Coliseum! This block set allows you freedom in feats of architecture and engineering with unique pieces of the highest quality beech wood.A great block set to diversify your current collection. Custom cut to form and fit together in fantastic construction combinations. Part of the Master Builder Block System, you'll have all the tools you need to build as complicated or as simple a structure as you like. Not simply for young children, the Haba Master Builder System appeals to people of all ages. Mix block styles from Haba to make structures, villages, civilizations distinctively your own. The Coliseum Set contains 110 blocks in 7 distinctive shapes. Ages 3+.

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5/11/2010

Haba Ball Track Roll 'n Roll 'n Roll Review

Haba Ball Track Roll 'n Roll 'n RollBeautiful toy. Very well made AND.....are you ready......no extra packing except for the box it came in!!! No zip ties, no twist ties, no tape, no plastic!!! Just box and toy!!!! No assembly required!!!! And super fun! This is a toy of quality that you can pass down.

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Product Description:
A delightful addition to the playroom. Brilliant balls glide and wind their way past sunny polka-dot and blue striped hats. The somersaulting balls tap on bouncing spring arms and ring cherry red bells. Inspiring toddler curiosity and experimentation, this impressive, oversize marble run (Approx. 19 x 16 x 8 inches) refines your child's motor skills, concentration, recognition of cause and effect, and visual spatial acuity. Quality beech wood construction. Ages 18mo+

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5/05/2010

Haba Ball Track Construction Set Review

Haba Ball Track Construction SetBought this for my girl on her 3rd birthday.Both her and her big brother (5) love the toy.Possibilities are endless, from very simple designs to the very elaborate.In fact, my husband is having just as much fun creating very complex and creative designs, with the addition of some other accessories.This toy enthralls them all for hours.Beautiful, sturdy, educational, quiet.Highly recommended.A toy that will grow with my kids.All you can wish for a toy.

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Product Description:
Fling the doors to your child's minds eye open wide with a pile of Haba blocks, a handful of colorful marbles, and a plethora of sleek, sliding, gliding, ringing, bouncing, jumping accessories to choose from...your child's mind takes in a spectacular view! Comes with 42 natural beech wood pieces and 6 glass marbles. Ages 3+.The smallest square block is 4cm x 4cm x 4cm.

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