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Guidecraft Better Builders 60 - Piece Magnetic Ball and Rod Construction Set, Stem Educational Building Toy

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 181 ratings
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  • Open-ended magnetic construction toy for preschool age children
  • Set includes 60 primary color pieces, storage bin and an activity guide
  • Over-sized rod shapes with grooved grips and inset magnets are perfect for small hands
  • Coordinates with all Better Builders building sets
  • Educational Focus: Exercises creativity and based on STEM principles including science, engineering and magnetism

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Product Description

With strong magnetic force, unique rod and ball configurations and a myriad design possibilities, better builders are a wonderfully inventive way to help children discover principles of science, construction, and engineering (STEM) while developing their creativity. Includes handy storage bin and deluxe 13-page activity guide which explores magnet science and provides building G8301 examples for all ages.

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  • Handy Storage Bin, Deluxe 22-Page Activity Guide

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
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    Customers like the quality, magnets and size of the toy building blocks. For example, they mention it's engaging, sturdy and the pieces are large enough for little hands to manipulate. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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    60 customers mention53 positive7 negative

    Customers like the quality of the toy building blocks. They mention that it inspires creativity, keeps children busy for a while, and has a nice attraction.

    "...The quality of the toy is great and seems durable.The pieces of the toy are the perfect size for little hands to hold and manipulate...." Read more

    "...These have a nice attraction and work well in creating shapes. They are one of those fantastic educational toys that aren't boring...." Read more

    "...They come with a great box for storage, and work amazingly! He has had them since 6 months and has loved them ever since!..." Read more

    "This magnet set is a good choice for little hands (and mouths). Toddlers like to taste everything, but this set is safe for the very young...." Read more

    19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

    Customers like the magnets in the toy building block. They mention the magnet is strong, colorful, and the parts are large enough for toddlers. Some say the tote is sturdy and there's no problem with the magnet getting out.

    "...The magnet is strong enough so that he could easily put them together...." Read more

    "Who doesn't love magnets? That's a rhetorical question. These magnets are colorful and the perfect size for all hands...." Read more

    "...They help with creativity and learning about magnets. I would definitely get the 60 piece though! It comes with curved pieces and more to play with" Read more

    "...a different brand before this and had to return because the magnets are so weak that they dont hold anither piece." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the pieces of the toy building block large enough so that a child cannot put them in their mouth. They also say the pieces are the perfect size for little hands to hold and manipulate, and not too big that they can't handle them easily. Customers also say there are enough pieces for lots of structures.

    "...The pieces of the toy are the perfect size for little hands to hold and manipulate...." Read more

    "...These magnets are colorful and the perfect size for all hands. Not the wimpy magnet strength you find in some toys...." Read more

    "I love these! I use them in my pediatric OT practice. They are a perfect size...." Read more

    "...The pieces are sturdy and big and the magnets are strong enough to make all sorts of interesting sculptures." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toy building blocks easy to handle and connect. They say the pieces are large and easy for little hands to manipulate. Customers also say the blocks are sturdy and easy to link together.

    "these aren't cheap but they are super cool. easy to handle & connect for my 2.5m old son and even I like playing w/ them...." Read more

    "...Our grandson loved them so much we bought an expansion set. Easily manipulated by children 2 and up...creative development...." Read more

    "...The pieces are large and easy for little hands to manipulate and each child was able to express their own creative way of building." Read more

    "...It easy enough for children to build with and holds their attention." Read more

    16 customers mention7 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the toy building blocks. Some find them worth the money, while others say they are a little expensive.

    "...I feel it’s a bit on the expensive side; wish there were more pieces for the $." Read more

    "...These are worth the money to get the big set." Read more

    "Although it's fun, it's expensive for how few pieces you get. You need to purchase 3 sets to really have FUN!!" Read more

    "I feel like this is one of those toys that it is worth investing money on. I know my son will enjoy these for years to come...." Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Caro P
    5.0 out of 5 stars great toy for toddlers!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018
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    I got this as a gift for my 1 year old nephew. He loved it!!! I have worked in preschool for a long time and I had seen this product in schools. It is the first time I order it. The packing was excellent, the box came in perfect condition.
    The quality of the toy is great and seems durable.
    The pieces of the toy are the perfect size for little hands to hold and manipulate.
    The magnet is strong enough so that he could easily put them together.
    Really fun and a great developmental toy for fine motor, eye hand coordination.
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    Heidi V
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect holiday gift for girls and boys
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
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    Who doesn't love magnets? That's a rhetorical question. These magnets are colorful and the perfect size for all hands. Not the wimpy magnet strength you find in some toys. These have a nice attraction and work well in creating shapes. They are one of those fantastic educational toys that aren't boring. I enjoy playing with them as much as the grandkids do. My only regret is that I haven't purchased a couple more sets.
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    Stacy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Therapeutic fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015
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    I love these! I use them in my pediatric OT practice. They are a perfect size. It is true that they aren't well-suited to construction, as the magnets (while strong enough to hold any 2 pieces together very well) aren't strong enough to hold up to the weight of multiple pieces. This does not decrease the value of them for me, as I find the cylindrical pieces to be the perfect size to promote a good grasp pattern - particularly for a hand with increased tone. I can disperse the balls on the floor and motivate a child to hold a rod and reach with it to pick up the balls from sit, all fours, from tall kneel, prone over a ball, etc. Separating the pieces is a great bilateral task, and the pieces can be sorted by color!
    12 people found this helpful
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    JoeyZero
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Toddler toy!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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    We played with these at the state fair, my son loved them so I had to find them for at home! They come with a great box for storage, and work amazingly! He has had them since 6 months and has loved them ever since! They help with creativity and learning about magnets. I would definitely get the 60 piece though! It comes with curved pieces and more to play with
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    JKW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnetic toys -a good choice- recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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    This magnet set is a good choice for little hands (and mouths). Toddlers like to taste everything, but this set is safe for the very young. It’s a good learning toy to become familiar with magnets, and even fun for adults! I feel it’s a bit on the expensive side; wish there were more pieces for the $.
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    SSfromSS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great present for a 4-year-old
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
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    Great present for a 4-year-old. It got lots of interest from his dad and uncles too. The pieces are sturdy and big and the magnets are strong enough to make all sorts of interesting sculptures.
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    MJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not A Lot
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
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    Although it's fun, it's expensive for how few pieces you get. You need to purchase 3 sets to really have FUN!!
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    Tondi L Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grandma and grandson approved!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015
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    These are super fun! On one hand they are not strong enough to move much but on other hand if they are too strong kids may not like them because of how hard it would be to separate. My grandson is 2 and loves them so far. When they arrived his mom and dad were over and I bugged them to join us in the floor and they did! Next thing you know toddler is gone and grown ups are trading pieces to make cool things. These are worth the money to get the big set.
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    Shopper7263
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the price!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2020
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    Perfect size for my 1 and e year old! Easy for them to play with independently. Only downside is that it's expensive for what you get.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed childminder.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2018
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    Excellent product. Pieces chunky enough for little hands to hold and too big to put in mouths or risk choking. Diagrams of example structures kept 4 year olds busy too. Lots of discussion about size differences, shapes, counting, 'what if...'.
    Only thing I would have liked would have been a lid on the canvas box but that's just me being fussy.
    Have and will continue to recommend this product.
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    Begoña Rubio
    4.0 out of 5 stars Diversión garantizada
    Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2018
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    Si hay que poner una pega es el precio. El kit básico no está mal. pero si quieres ampliar con otro tipo de piezas, sale por un pico. Por lo demás muy adecuado para la edad, las piezas tienen buen agarre, se cogen fácilmente, las bolas intermedias son grandes y, por lo tanto, seguras. Diversión asegurada para los más pequeños.
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    Amazon Kunde
    4.0 out of 5 stars Farbenfroh und robust!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 30, 2015
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    Das Set besteht aus 30 Teilen, einer kleinen Box zur Aufbewahrung der Magneatos, sowie ein Heft mit Abbildungen zahlreicher Konstruktionsmöglichkeiten. Im Heft sind Formen und Konstruktionen mit runden Teilen abgebildet, aber runde Teile gibt es in diesem Set nicht. Dieses Set enthält 10 Kugeln und 20 Stangen in zwei verschiedenen Längen.

    Die Formen sind sehr stabil. Die Stangen haben Rillen und lassen sich von kleinen Kinderhänden gut greifen. Die Magnete in den Stangen sind stark und halten die Formen zusammen. Die metallischen Bälle sorgen für feste Verbindungen.

    Man sollte bedenken, dass man mit 30 Teilen verschiedene geometrische Formen und einfache 3-D Modelle konstruieren kann. Für komplexe 3-D Modelle sind einfach mehr Teile notwendig

    Zu meiner obigen Bewertung möchte ich Folgendes hinzufügen: Ich erhielt dieses Produkt kostenlos im Austausch für eine ehrliche Bewertung. Nichtsdestotrotz empfehle ich nur Produkte, von denen ich wirklich selbst überzeugt bin und glaube, dass sie auch für weitere Käufer hilfreich sein können.
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    Thi
    1.0 out of 5 stars Sad
    Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2020
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    We cannot build much things like in the book when my son ask me that.
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