ConnetixRainbow Starter Pack, 60 Pieces

my child loves these. the Connectix tiles are better than other brands they join together a lot better. we have had hours of fun with these making ramps for cars, garages hot air balloons. it comes with a guide book of ideas on what you can build as well

Bought for my grandson after his cousin got so much pleasure making structures with it.

At the time of writing this review, the price is £75.00.The CONNETIX 60 Piece Rainbow Starter Pack offers a vibrant and educational introduction to the world of magnetic tile play. This comprehensive set includes a variety of shapes and sizes—large and small squares, different types of triangles, and special pieces like windows and doors—all in striking rainbow colors. Each piece features a unique beveled design and stronger magnets that not only enhance durability but also allow for the creation of more complex and sturdy structures.Designed to foster STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) learning through play, this set encourages children to explore and experiment with geometric concepts, symmetry, and architecture. The open-ended nature of the toy means that it grows with your child, adapting to their developing skills and changing interests. Children can construct everything from simple 2D shapes to intricate 3D structures like towers, castles, and even more abstract concepts such as zoos or farms.An added advantage of the CONNETIX 60 Piece Rainbow Starter Pack is its compatibility with other magnetic tile brands, which makes it an excellent choice for families who may already have similar products or are looking to expand their collection in the future. This feature maximizes the potential for creative play and long-term usage.Safety is a paramount concern with children's toys, and CONNETIX addresses this by constructing their tiles from non-toxic ABS plastic that is free from BPA and Phthalates. The tiles are ultrasonically sealed and riveted, ensuring that they can withstand rigorous play without compromising the safety of little ones.Given its educational benefits, safety features, and compatibility with other sets, the CONNETIX 60 Piece Rainbow Starter Pack is an ideal gift for children. It is suited for a wide age range—from toddlers just beginning to explore to older children engaging in more complex construction projects.Overall, the CONNETIX 60 Piece Rainbow Starter Pack is not just a toy, but a tool that combines learning with fun, making it an excellent addition to any child's playroom. It promises hours of creative entertainment and educational value, making it a thoughtful and practical gift for any occasion.

I was surprised at the weight of the box when received, it's quite heavy considering it's only got 60 various shaped tiles inside but this assures me that these are good quality and I have to admit that these are made really well in comparison to a cheaper set we bought for our son last year.The set is quite comprehensive for a starter pack with various sized squares and triangles in a range of clear colours and they connect to each other really well. Making 3 dimensional objects is very interesting and promotes imagination for kids who can explore the shapes, colours, hand to eye coordinating skills etc etc and are very useful for children aged 3 and up.The price is quite expensive though at £75 at time of review but this seems to be in keeping with other sellers and the set is very good quality.The magnets are strong too and the whole set comes in handy for all manners of early learning, from physical attributes to maths and learning engineering techniques.The plastics used are also safe for children, considering some kids will put things into their mouth these are made from BPA free food grade plastics.A fantastic little booklet is also included to give you some ideas for making various objects. I would have liked the kit to have included some wheels too as some ideas inside the booklet show vehicles. My little boy particularly likes making toy cars etc so maybe the manufacturer should consider putting some inside the starter packs.The brand seems to be very popular too and they make a range of kits from these to ball runs etc.I like the fact that the box that these come in is also large enough to pack them away easily in any order and the box is sturdy enough for lots of opening and closing. This makes it easier for parents/kids, teachers etc to pack away when not being played with.I've only deducted a star due to the price as this may be prohibitive for some people and would love to see them somewhat cheaper.Other than that this is a very good quality set and has a vital amount of fun and education for early learners.

My 8 year old is a magnetic tile connoisseur and was looking to expand his collection. We ordered this pack as it looked to be compatible with his existing tiles and had a large range of bright new pieces.The tiles are solid and robust and the magnets are strong which allows the construction of some sturdy builds. There's a good variety of the typical shapes, squares, triangles, windows, etc., although this set does seem expensive compared to others we've purchased. There was an inspiration booklet of suggested builds included in the box (images only, no instructions) which showed some lovely builds, but a lot of them required way more pieces than included in this set, or additional add-ons which needed to be bought separately (e.g. marble run pieces). We built the large rainbow arch which was suitably challenging, but did need to supplement with extra tiles from our other sets.Overall they are a really good quality set of tiles, albeit expensive, which would be great as a starter set.