CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles Rainbow Square Pack, 42 Pieces

There are a whole lot of block-building toys out there in the market but I will say there are very few like this Connectix. The use of magnetics on smooth, curved rainbow-coloured panels makes this an intriguing toy for many ages to quickly, simply and safely explore their creative building skills. The panels feel impressively premium. They are nothing like flimsy plastic panels or rough-edged building blocks. To much satisfaction, every panel feels reinforced with a still smooth, light and purposefully built structure. Every panel has a strong magnetic edging which brings all the fun. I love the way every piece snaps on and snaps off with ease, with the perfect amount of magnetic strength for my toddler cousin to fiddle around and build a panelled structure. On the other hand, with the magnetic strength being more reasonable than being designed to be super strong, I noticed the panels can collapse if it is not supported by the magnetic strength of crossing panels - I guess this comes with the teaching and learning part of building with these squares! This pack does, however, only include 42 pieces. As much as my cousin loved attaching and detaching panels to make some strange cubes, it was nowhere near possible to build the grand structures as advertised. For the premium price, I still feel this pack could have included more than the 6 large square panels and included with it some triangle or other shaped pieces.

Connetix are magnetic tiles that allow you to build fun geometric structures. They come in many different shapes although this set only contains squares of 2 different sizes which is great if it is your first kit as it allows you to get building some cool things straight away! You get 6 large squares and 36 small squares. Connetix have become a fantastic known brand in my house hold and me and my 2 sons regularly get the tiles out and build fun, quirky buildings. Connetix seem to be the Lego of the magnetic tiles world in our eyes… they seem to be a leader in the field of magnetic tiles. Each tile feels chunky, sturdy and while sometimes the tiles don’t flushly go together they ooze quality! This set is a great boost to an existing Connetix collection or ideal as a starter pack for anyone looking to give Connetix a try! You get enough tiles in this set to be able to experiment and mess around building simple structures with a lot of replay-ability. They are expensive but no one can deny the quality of the brand or product! Me and My 8 and 5 year old sons are loving Connetix at the moment and it’s one of our go to toys. As you get more tiles it also makes it more fun as you can build bigger, more imaginative structures!

This pack of Connetix squares comes in rainbow colours. I do love the colours of the Connetix items. This pack is a 42 piece set it comes well packaged in a very sturdy box, where everything fits snugly and there is no room for pieces to be sliding about. In the box you get: 1 x Leaflet 6 x Large squares 36 x Smaller Squares The quality of all of the pieces is excellent, the magnets are pretty strong too this means that building with the Connetix squares is a little easier, and for making designs an patterns when combined with other sets. Getting used to these for building will take practice, and time, but for your children, and yourself, this will be fun. There are a lot of things you will be able to build with Connetix, but you will need to buy other sets to make the most of it. This set is limited as it is only squares, and there are a limited number, so to build really impressive structures, you will need a bigger selection of Connetix tiles. As an adult, I found these to be quite therapeutic, so I would imagine the claims about helping children with various things is probably true. For children, it should keep them engaged and I feel that it will definitely help with their hand/eye coordination.

The first thing that you notice about these building blocks is the shear weight of the package, 2kg for only 42 pieces. This gives some indication of how well made these blocks are. They are very robust and the magnets are strong. The blocks stick together very well side by side, although when at 90 degrees - or some other angle - the magnetic attraction is significantly lessened, although still adequate. This kit really is only an expansion pack as without some more interesting shapes you are restricted to building walls and towers and not much else. At a minimum some additional triangular pieces will be required to start allowing imaginations to flow. The biggest issue with this set is the price, £59 is rather unpalatable working out at almost £1.50 per piece. Additionally it is only really a small expansion pack and you will need other packs with different shapes to build anything interesting, which are even more expensive. If you plan to get into this product range you will need to set aside £150-£200 just to get started which personally I think is far too much.

First off, these are aimed at ages 3 and up. It does not matter how old you are as long as you are not under three, if you can imagine it you can build it! This is a square pack consisting of 6 large and 36 smaller squares. The large square represents 4 smaller squares so you could easily match up and this set will work with any other Connetix sets available plus they come in different shapes too! The smaller squares in this box set are not that small, it would be difficult for a child to choke on them but ages 3+ is the right age to build on. The booklet shows you many different ways to use these magnetic tiles; and build strong and colourful structures. Because each tile is semi-transparent and slightly concaved I could recommend adding more fun with string lights. Low power LEDs are mostly cold so they will not melt the tiles and the concaved tiles will reflect or refract well. Introducing lights will build on not just the tactile experience but a bright and colourful one to inspire and explore more fun and educational possibilities. I highly recommend Connetix products for schools and at home. They make great gifts but because the tiles are stacked in the box they can be quite heavy so do not drop them on your toes. Ouchio!

So this is a brilliant set - literally quality from the packaging down to the product itself and would make a super super gift for a young child to play with. The 'glass' clear coloured squares are magnetic and therefore connect to themselves for building structures. The squares are sturdy, lovely looking with lovely colours (almost like stained glass) and so so well made - however this box is kind of a starter set, as in it gives you plenty of squares, but that's it - so if you want anything other than a square then you have to buy more and its eye wateringly expensive. That said, if money is not an issue then this is the kind of playset that can be added to at Christmas and Birthdays and after a few boxes you'd have a splendid collection to create wonderful designs - and the sets will last years and years as its such good quality. I've given it five stars as it wouldn't be fair to give it any less as its superb, I'm just very conscious that its a punchy price point - you could get a pretty good size box of lego for the same money.

At the time of writing this review, the price is £59.00. The 42-Piece pack of connetix magnetic tiles is an exciting addition for anyone looking to expand their collection. It includes 6 large squares and 36 small squares in a vibrant array of rainbow colors, each tile featuring Connetix’s unique bevelled design. This design not only adds strength to the tiles but also enhances the visual appeal with beautiful, clear refractions, making them perfect for imaginative play. This pack is ideal for those looking to build more elaborate structures. Whether you’re constructing taller towers, larger rockets, or intricate roadways and carparks, these tiles allow for endless creativity. The magnetic connection is strong and secure, making it easy to build with confidence and precision. As an expansion pack, it’s perfect for enhancing existing collections, enabling users to create even more ambitious projects. The addition of larger squares is especially useful for constructing bigger and sturdier designs, pushing the boundaries of what can be built. The clear, vibrant colors add an extra layer of fun and visual stimulation, making it a fantastic choice for both individual play and collaborative building sessions.

this is very creative toy for children my little one enjoying using this and she's always happy when playing with these squares they are well made so should last pretty long time great value for amount of squares you get and there quality Recommend