Fabulous Magnetic Foam Blocks

During the summer, our family went on a road trip that included a three day rock concert. During that trip, I realized that coloring and activity books weren’t going to be enough to keep a four-year old occupied between sets and during performances he wasn’t the least bit interested in.

So, at the nearest mall, I found a box of “Edushape Magic Shapes” magnetic foam blocks for about $20. (You can get them at Amazon.com for that price here.)

They were a huge hit with both David and his 15-year old brother, who spent hours together making castles, houses, animals, trains and other unidentifiable creatures.

Their primary complaint was that 54 pieces wasn’t enough. I didn’t want to buy another box, though, for about the same reason. 54 shapes for $20 just seemed a little overpriced.

So I was overjoyed when I found this 108 piece set of Magnetic Foam Blocks for only 12.95. The blocks are EXACTLY the same size as the Edushape kit, and the two sets fit together perfectly.

The building board in the cheaper set is both larger and sturdier than the Edushape set too. The only down side to the cheap set is that it doesn’t come with a handy carrying case/box.

Still, for under $13, it is a fantastic camping and travelling toy that doesn’t take up much room and can entertain kids for hours. A great deal!

Tags: edushape, foam toys, foam blocks, magnetic blocks, magnetic toys

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