July 1 is World Architecture Day. This is the most right time tell your child about the great buildings of the past and brilliant architects. And this is also an excellent reason to give your child a construction set, because it is an ideal toy that develops imagination and creativity. Read about the most unusual, noteworthy designers below.
Magnetic Wooden Tegu Blocks (USA-Honduras)
Today you won’t surprise anyone with magnetic construction sets. But Tegu is perhaps the most pleasant among them. It is made of perfectly polished wood, without gaps or irregularities. Inside there is a magnet that is securely hidden from view. With its help, you can create stable figures with movable elements, or you can create pictures on the refrigerator. This construction set will teach children concepts such as polarity. And – judging by the quality – even your children’s children.
Price - 2,610 rubles for a small set.
OgoBild Nexus (USA)
OgoBild is a new product from OgoSport LLC USA. This is the first interactive construction set that you can throw and throw and not be afraid that it will break. Designed for children from 3 years old. Stimulates mental activity, fine motor skills hands and creativity in a child, does not limit the imagination to certain designs and gives complete freedom of creativity.
Price – from 525 to 1935 rubles
Velomobile-constructor MOOV (Netherlands)
This truly unique construction velomobile consists of 175 parts and 100 connecting rings. From these elements you can create - tadam! - velomobile, trike, balance bike, motorcycle, bike, scooter, crane, excavator, rocking horse and even a helicopter! All this can be done with your own hands and without a single tool! And the main thing is that you can really drive all this, since the details of the designer are simply huge. The MOOV construction set is a unique toy with unlimited possibilities for children from 5 to 12 years old.
Price – 16,800 rubles (Model 10 in 1)
Wooden construction set"Leonardo Bridge" (Germany)
This is an extremely unusual designer, made according to the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. True, in the original it was supposed to make a bridge from logs and tie them with ropes. Study the elasticity of materials, enjoy all shades of green. Feel like a great thinker - create a bridge or other unusual buildings. It will be quite difficult to do this, but that’s what this designer is for – you need to be smart and patient! "Leonardo's Bridge" will appeal to children from 5 to 99 years old.
Price 2,182 rubles.
Corn Magic Nuudles (China)
The cornstarch-based construction kit is an original modeling kit that, in theory, can even be eaten. Multi-colored corn sticks are completely safe, and making crafts out of them is very interesting. Thanks to the influence of water, the parts are perfectly attached to each other. Pros like any other designer - development logical thinking, imagination, improving fine motor skills, stimulating the child’s creative activity. But the impressions are completely new.
Price - 905 rubles (for 650 parts).
Pipeline constructor for drinks (China)
If your child isn't a big fan of drinking, say, water, this is a great way to change his attitude! Unusual drinking straws turn drinking into a game. Using 30 tubes and various connections, you can create a path of any complexity and trajectory. Let your child create their own unique way to drink and you won't believe how much joy and pleasure a glass of plain water will bring them!
Price - 370 rubles
Thera Bolly suction set (Italy)
You can easily create a funny animal with this set of small colorful balls. These balls seem simple, but they help children develop their imagination and finger motor skills. The set contains 28 balls, 5 of each color, 4 base balls with large suction cups, 4 balls with faces. The diameter of the balls is 5 cm.
Price - 2,910 rubles.
Designer Gringo (Slovakia)
Airplanes, cars and intricate animals - there is so much you can build from this set, because it contains 41 parts! Holding in his hands cubes, pyramids, wheels and other parts made from first-class beech wood, the child will be pleased to discover that they can be connected to each other in many different ways, and soon he will no longer need instructions, because your baby’s imagination is limitless! Suitable for children from 2 to 9 years old. Now the designer is not on sale anywhere, but we hope it will appear.
Price - 1,390 rubles (per Midi set)
Hybrid designer Engino (Cyprus)
The manufacturer Engino has several series of construction sets that are worthy of attention. But the Solar Power series is especially interesting. It uses photovoltaic cells (solar panels) to power the models. The created objects can also be powered by conventional batteries, thereby combining the functions of hybrid engines, in accordance with the latest achievements of science and technology. Using the Engino hybrid kit (solar cell + electric motor), young inventors can create moving models of solar-powered mechanisms.
Price 2899 (6 models in 1)
Robot designer (Korea)
The Korean manufacturer HunaRobo has several interesting models of construction kits, each for its own age and level of knowledge of robotics. For children from 5 years old - this is a Fun & Bot story, for those who are older - Kicky sets of three difficulty levels, for advanced designers - Class 3 Full Kit. All sets consist of bright plastic parts, and in total, about 40 models of animals and mechanisms can be assembled from the Hunarobo construction set. For example, a turtle, an elephant, a scorpion, a snake, an Apache helicopter, a robot fighter, a robot dice player, a robot loader. All robots receive commands from the control panel. Main secret Hunarobo constructors - that you can upgrade all sets. This add-on is called HUNITRONIC. It includes an Ardruino board that comes bundled with Ardublock software. Programming in it is a pleasure; it’s as if you were solving a graphic puzzle by dragging this or that block into the required slots.
Price – from 3,300 to 25,000 rubles.
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As a designer. Today, hundreds of companies are engaged in the production of children's construction sets. But which of the brands on the market can be considered the best? After all, after all, we choose for the child...
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The name is a derivative of “Leg Godt”, which means “play well” in Danish. This company has been on the market since 1949, and during this time LEGO has created not only the unique world of children's construction sets, but also games, competitions, films and amusement parks. Today there are already more than 100 types of LEGO sets, including construction sets for different topics, and sets based on popular films and cartoons. The basis of the constructor is multi-colored plastic bricks, small figures of various heroes, etc. Everything that a child assembles is then taken apart and something else is assembled, and so on many times without repetition. All sets are compatible with each other, and by accumulating several different ones, your child can build an entire empire. The only disadvantage of LEGO is the existence of a great many fakes. Be careful when purchasing.
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IN recent years Electronic construction sets “Znatok” are the best on the market of toys for children school age. With it, your child will not only master the basics of electronics, but will also be able to independently assemble more than a hundred different devices. For example, a real radio! Safety, ease of assembly (no soldering) and efficient circuits - “Connoisseur” will give a wonderful pastime to a child interested in science and technology.
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The company produces educational construction sets for children from 1 to 5 years old. There are different sets for boys and girls. From large, bright parts, children can easily assemble various structures with figures of people, animals, etc. Numbers and letters on the parts allow them to form words and numbers in the process. Also popular are sets for children aged 7 years and older - these are models of equipment and buildings from popular children's games and films.
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The Chinese manufacturer made it onto our list thanks to interesting solutions in its toys and very high quality. A child can assemble and disassemble the construction kits of this company literally piece by piece. Special tools are also included for this purpose. Matryoshka cars, robotic animals, transformable houses - all this is a new look at children's construction toys, which, judging by the demand, children like.
This children's set allows you to assemble structures without the participation of adults due to the simplicity of the assembly schemes. It also stands out for its price. Of course, the brightness and quality of the parts are somewhat lower than those of similar imported sets, but for many families, the favorable price is the decisive factor when purchasing. In general, the popularity of the “City of Masters” is at the level of leading manufacturers.
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The famous German company specializes in wooden construction sets. Educational sets for the youngest children are classic cubes different forms and flowers for building buildings. In terms of quality and design, the designer is simply wonderful, forcing the child and, most importantly, to think - after all, if you act carelessly, you will not be able to build tall buildings. Fine motor skills, coordination, familiarity with shapes, colors, thinking and logic - this is the development this seemingly simple wooden construction set is aimed at.
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This construction set will be of interest to inquisitive schoolchildren. Most models are designed for ages 7 to 13 years. But younger children and older children will also have something to think about. The GIGO dynamic construction set will introduce children to environmentally friendly ways of generating energy and help them master them in practice. The energy of the sun, wind, water, salt, etc., embodied in technology and supplied simple circuits assembly - that's why Gigo construction sets have become very popular among middle school children.
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Huge potential for children's creativity contained in this construction set, which is designed for ages 3 years and older. The designer contains only five types of parts of a unique shape, fastened together without special devices (screws, nuts, etc.). Thus, the child creates whatever he wants, without design limitations: from a tree and a dinosaur to a real bicycle, and all this from one set of construction sets. The more of these interesting details a child has, the larger structures he will be able to build. Using only their imagination, both boys and girls can create and learn at the same time!
9 "Meccano" (France)
This brand is over 100 years old! Perhaps this explains the absolute dissimilarity of the designers of this company. Some sets even have rubber parts that are quite compatible with the same plastic and metal ones. Quality at the highest level! The construction set lasts a long time and does not break down for many years - this is how satisfied parents describe it. All sets are equipped with electric motors, and the model assembled by the child, be it a car or a robot, moves and is controlled using a special remote control. The only disadvantage, which the parents themselves also highlight, is high price. But you have to pay for quality everywhere...
10 "Quercetti" (Italy)
Our top is completed by “Italian gears”! A very unusual, bright construction set for children from 3 to 12 years old. A set of gears, chains, bushings and other parts is used to create various gears with very dynamic movement. The company also produces mosaics of varying complexity, which will also help in the diversified development of the child.
Buy construction sets for your children, and not just toys - your child should always have room for creativity!
What is a children's construction set in the general understanding? Colored cubes for those who are younger, large-scale prefabricated models of equipment or buildings for those who are older, or the usual Lego for the vast majority. But what if you want your child to develop fine motor skills, logic, imagination and construction skills, but are already tired of ordinary construction sets? The magazine for parents Enfant has collected in its review the most unusual construction toys for children that will delight even adults.
Bunchems: “burdock” construction set
As a child, who among us did not tear handfuls of burdock thorns to make fancy figures out of them? Simple, like everything ingenious, the idea of the Bunchems designer floated on the surface - it just needed to be picked up, which is what the Spin Master company did with success.
The construction set itself is a set of multi-colored plastic Velcro balls, similar in structure to burdock, but at the same time soft and absolutely safe for the child. They are easily connected to each other and just as easily separated, allowing you to create a variety of three-dimensional figures, but at the same time they do not stick to your hands and clothes. The set has been expanded decorative elements- eyes, glasses, hats, mustaches - for the final completion of the invented image, and instructions with examples of crafts.
Fanclastic: a new dimension
The block constructor “Fanclastic” is the Russian answer to the famous Lego. But unlike Lego-like construction sets that have a flat connection of elements, Fanclastic has a unique three-dimensional spatial method of connecting parts, which radically expands the assembly possibilities. This connection is so strong that it allows you to build three-dimensional models up to three meters high!
The model can be built on and rebuilt in any direction, combined with another model, and with the help of special adapters it can be made compatible with Lego parts. The company's assortment includes a whole line of thematic kits, but the list of what can be built is limited not by instructions, but by the number of elements available.
“Green” science: scientific and educational constructors Green Science
“E-uh-experiments!!” – the presenter of one popular children's educational program would exclaim when he saw the scientific designers of the Green Scince series. What could be more interesting and useful than to comprehend the laws of physics and biology in game form?
For example, by building a weather station, you can control the wind and cause rain, find out how lightning and clouds are formed and learn other secrets of climate phenomena. Or build a robot that can be revived without the help of batteries - using ordinary salt water. Or create a watch battery from potatoes and a musical device from copper coins. Or many other, no less interesting and exciting experiments that the whole family can do. Having invested in your child a craving for science and everything new in childhood, there is no doubt that this will have a positive impact on his studies in the future.
WavePlay: magical curves
Waveplay (or Wavelay - the same thing), a children's educational construction set from Korea, offers to evaluate a new original concept. Although, those of us who ever twisted wire figures as children will see something painfully familiar in it. The construction set includes soft flexible sticks different lengths, wooden parts, wheels, connectors, cardboard images of faces, images of people, animals and flowers. The sticks can be endlessly bent, unbent and twisted into different shapes, and they will never break - the ultra-modern certified material makes them almost eternal. And at the same time, it is absolutely safe for humans, does not fade or wear out.
Constructors "Connoisseur": for future electronics connoisseurs
Has your child gutted the TV remote control and is already looking towards your favorite iPhone? Buy him the “Connoisseur” electronic construction set, and then he will be able to direct his craving for electronics in the right direction!
The Znatok Plus company produces a whole range of electronic designers– from entry-level to advanced, with the ability to create up to a thousand (!) different electronic circuits. The kit includes all the necessary components: electric motors, light bulbs, transistors, capacitors, diodes, sensors and much more. The circuits are easy to assemble and disassemble - no need to solder anything! And the instructions and methodological manuals, which present the basics of electronics and electrical circuits in an accessible language, allow you to start learning from the age of 5. Gradually, your young electronics engineer will learn to independently assemble dozens of electronic devices - from toys, a flashlight and a radio to automatic devices, a burglar alarm and a lie detector.
A separate book contains practical exercises that are consistent with the existing school curriculum and physics textbooks for grades 8-11. It is possible that knowledge of the fundamental principles of electrical and electronics, laid down at such a young age, will help your child grow into a truly worthwhile specialist. Or just a jack of all trades.
Gigo construction kits: it's easy to become an engineer
If your “curiosity” constantly asks questions about how this or that mechanism works, then it’s time to buy him one of the Gigo construction sets. By independently assembling movable models from thematic sets, he will be able to learn experimentally the principle of operation of various mechanisms - from the simplest gear transmission to complex hydrodynamic machines. A hovercraft, a cable car, an oil rig, solar-powered equipment, radio-controlled robots, a wind generator and much more can be assembled by a novice engineer using Gigo construction kits. And having mastered the basics of mechanics, he will be able to explain to you how an elevator or a jet engine works.
What should we build a house: construction kits “Brickmaster” and “Lesovichok”
Does your child love to build great architectural structures, but are already bored with trivial cubes and want something more? Then he needs building designers, in which everything is for real! For example, a construction set made from real ceramic bricks from Brickmaster. The set, in addition to the actual bricks, arches and other elements, includes “cement” - a starch-based building mixture, and a construction trowel for placing this mixture between the bricks. Everything is grown up! Instructions for assembling the specific building to which the set is dedicated are also included, but no one forbids you to build your own building of a unique design.
The authors of the Lesovichok construction kits adhere to the same concept, but took a slightly different path: they offer the feeling of not being a mason, but a carpenter. All construction sets - from a small house to a large fortress or an entire farm - are made from natural high-quality polished pine. And no paints or varnishes, no glue - the logs are connected to each other using log house technology, like real log houses in the village. So people with allergies can play without any fear. Each set includes several options for houses, but again, you can build your own.
Zoob: a moving construction set for big dreamers
The American construction set ZOOB is another construction set with its own “trick” that develops fine motor skills and imagination. Only 5 types of parts + 20 ways to connect them = limitless scope for creativity. The elements of the constructor are connected to each other according to the same principle as human joints. This allows you to make connections not only elastic and strong, but also movable. You can collect anything - from a DNA molecule and a spider to a motorcycle and a tyrannosaurus, absolutely any moving models. The manufacturer is so confident in the quality that the designer has a lifetime warranty - a broken part can always be replaced free of charge.
The construction set is one of the most beloved and desired toys for children of all ages. Besides the fact that it is mega-interesting and impossible to tear yourself away from until you have collected it, it is very useful. And parents who special attention give the question mental development their child will definitely introduce him to this useful entertainment. Due to the high demand, the range of construction kits without being too fast is huge! Especially those designed for children from 3 to 7 years old. This review contains the most popular of them.
1. Lego
Of course, he is the first on our list. After all, LEGO is a standard of quality that has no analogues throughout the world. The construction set consists of hollow bricks connected to each other using special grooves and similar tenons. Bricks are produced in a wide variety of shapes, from classic rectangular to polygonal spherical specimens. It all depends on the specifics of a particular set. In addition to bricks, it may include figures of men, animals and birds, rubber tires, miniature trees and shrubs, various accessories etc. Some kits include electric motors, sensors and microcontrollers - this is already for the most advanced young engineers!
Each element undergoes multi-stage quality control, so the likelihood that a defective part is hidden in the box with a brand new construction set is negligible. Rather, it is even absent, and the manufacturing company is not at all shy about such loud statements, because I am confident in the excellent quality of my products.
The LEGO line of construction sets includes several series designed for different categories of children. For example, you can play LEGO DUPLO from the age of one. Lego Friends, Princesses and Junior will appeal to girls aged 3-7 years. And the Magformers, City and Ninjago sets will delight any boy.
2. Meccano
If you are distrustful of plastic, or simply want to diversify the range of educational games for your child, pay attention to metal construction sets for children from this French company. The first set of this brand was created back in 1901, and 7 years later it was registered trademark and the first factory for the production of construction sets was launched.
Over more than 100 years of history, the range of toys produced by the company has changed significantly, but one thing has remained without innovation - the shape of the elements. These are flat metal parts of an elongated type with several symmetrical holes of the same diameter. They are necessary for fastening the elements together, for which washers and bolts are additionally used. Here you will also find wheels, gears, studs, pulleys and even electric motors. The Meccano designer official website will help you choose the appropriate set based on the photographs and descriptions provided. You shouldn’t immediately buy your child a complex construction set - it’s better to start with primitive models that are easy to assemble, but no less interesting than options with a lot of parts.
3.Mega Bloks
This construction set is produced in Canada and consists of large plastic bricks with rounded spikes. Intended for children from one year old, but will also appeal to those who are already 3-4 years old. The main feature of Mega Bloks is the huge variety of plots, although they are all divided into three categories:
- First Builders is the first acquaintance of children with the magical world of design.
- Maxi - sets of impressive size with extensive story possibilities, developing constructive skills and training memory.
- Thematic sets, the plot of which tells about specific characters.
From Mega Blocks you can build real castles right up to the ceiling. The more sets - the higher the building!
4. Connoisseur
This construction set was created for conducting experiments and introducing children to electronics and electrical engineering. It will help you find answers to many questions of a young boy or an active, inquisitive girl, and they will have to be learned through experience. For example, “The Expert” will talk about some physical laws and explain the intricacies of how electricity works. Why is the light on? Why is the fan spinning? Why does the alarm go off? Using the example of the operation of capacitors, transistors, motors, light bulbs and electrical circuits, “Connoisseur” will answer all these and other questions.
5. ZOOB
A most unusual construction set that contains enormous design potential. Children from 3 to 7 years old, as well as young schoolchildren, will like it. It consists of only five types of parts, fastened together through special connections (without the use of additional devices). Only 5 types of elements - and countless options for assembling one constructor. Trees, cars, houses, robots, people, animals, planes, etc. ad infinitum. What the next set will turn into will be determined by the imagination of the young assembler.
6. Quercetti
A very unusual Italian construction set, which includes plastic gears, bushings, chains, etc. - everything you need to assemble highly dynamic gears. Quercetti also has the cutest sets for children 3-5 years old. From them you can put together a charming village with rural houses and a marvelous garden, a bright railway and even a grandiose SAFARI park! By the way, the company also produces breathtaking mosaics, the number of elements in which reaches 25,000 pieces!
7. City of craftsmen
The Russian analogue of LEGO, which, according to the assurances of many who have already tried it, is in no way inferior to its eminent competitor. One can only envy the number of storylines in “City of Masters”, and they are designed for both boys and girls. The design elements are identical to LEGO parts and are fully compatible with them. So if your child already has a Canadian set, but has run out of imagination on how else to disassemble/assemble it, complement it with any set from the “Cities of Masters” line.
So, now, when you come to a toy store to buy a construction set, you no longer have to study the display window in confusion. After all, you will come fully armed - the best designers are known, all that remains is to find them. There will definitely be no problems with this!
