Magformers is a toy company that offers magnetic construction sets for children. These sets use powerful neodymium magnets safely sealed in plastic and rotate to connect to each other, allowing children to build and create various structures and figures. The company's toys aim to develop children's creativity, mathematical and scientific skills, and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
Magformers was founded in 2008 in Seoul, South Korea.
In 2011, the company expanded to the US and became available in the North American market.
In 2012, Magformers Magnetic Building Construction Sets won 'Academic's Choice Brain Toy' award.
In 2016, Magformers became available in over 60 countries worldwide.
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Tegu is a Honduran toy company that offers wooden magnetic block sets. Their toys aim to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling by intuitively offering incremental complexity as childrenu2019s creations grow. Tegu's toys are designed to open up the mind of every child, allowing limitless imaginative play.
PicassoTiles is an American toy company that offers magnetic building tiles for children. Their toys encourage exploration and imagination, while at the same time helping develop fine motor skills, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. Unlike Magformers, PicassoTiles focus more on the educational aspects, with toys designed to help children learn about colors, numbers, and shapes.
The Basic Set is a starter kit that introduces children to building and creating various structures and figures. The set includes triangles, squares, and other shapes with neodymium magnets safely sealed and rotating inside the plastic.
The XL Cruisers set is designed for children who want to build and create their own large vehicles. The set includes car frames and wheels, allowing children to construct their own cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
The SMART Set is an Kit that focuses on STEAM education. It includes various shapes and accessories that can be used to create robotic models, animals of various species, and other educational projects.
Magformers toys are recommended for children aged three years and older. The toys contain small parts that could be a choking hazard for younger children.
Yes, Magformers toys are safe. They use neodymium magnets that are safely sealed inside the plastic and comply with all relevant safety standards.
Magformers can be used to create a wide range of shapes and structures, including houses, vehicles, animals, and geometric shapes. The possibilities are endless, and children are encouraged to explore their creativity and imagination while playing.
Yes, Magformers toys can be combined with other toys. However, they work best with other magnetic construction sets or building toys that are of similar size and shape.
Magformers toys help develop children's creativity, mathematical and scientific skills, and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. They also help develop fine motor skills and spatial awareness.