Building Sets and Blocks Category

Building Sets and Blocks Category Archive

Eames House Blocks

Take building blocks to another level with the Eames House Blocks ($150), a set of 36 alphabet blocks that fit together to make a model of the famous Eames House and Studio, also known as Case Study House No. 8. Made from replenishable Michigan-grown basswood, each set represents 29 [More]

LEGO Prince of Persia Castle of Alamut

Ready for adventure? With the LEGO Prince of Persia Battle of Alamut set ($80) you and your child can build the mighty Alamut Castle and defend it from Nizam and his powerful Hassansin warrior with barrels of dripping oil and rock-launching catapults. Based on the upcoming Disney movie [More]

Quercetti Skyrail Rollercoaster

Prepare for hours of building and racing fun with the Quercetti Skyrail Rollercoaster ($24). This 150-piece “marble-coaster” building set includes 27 feet of glow-in-the-dark track, 4 marbles and a detailed instruction booklet. Construct a large swooping rollercoaster, then [More]

Twisty Critters

Kids are full of questions, like “What if a bear had the head of a penguin and cat feet?” Now they can find out with twisty critters ($26) – a modern take on a classic toy, complete with retro illustrations. Turn and twist these precision Swiss-made blocks to create [More]

Mind Blocks

It’s a puzzle, it’s a shape sorter, it’s a set of building blocks! Mind Blocks ($36) is a 9-piece set of colorful, contemporary soft blocks in bright solids and beautiful patterns. You and your child will have a great time discovering different games to play with these [More]

Mix-n-Match Stacker

This beautiful mix-n-match stacker ($40) feels good in little hands as they mix and match colors and sizes, all while improving dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Also excellent for early counting and repetition games, these 4 handcrafted wooden pegs hold 14 brightly colored rings. [via [More]

Indiana Jones LEGO Fighter Plane

Recreate one of the most exciting scenes from the blockbuster adventure movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, with the Indiana Jones LEGO Fighter Plane ($50). The two planes feature a combined 384 bricks, making for a quick build so you can be up and flying fast. Great playability [More]

Organic Building Blocks

Beautiful in their simplicity, the only decoration on these Organic Building Blocks ($15) is their natural woodgrain. The use of maple, walnut, and cherry wood lends a variety of hues to this set of 12 cubes. Sanded until satiny smooth and finished with local beeswax and organic jojoba [More]

Magnetic Tile Building Set

For the budding architect who wants to branch out from traditional blocks, the Magnetic Tile Building Set ($50) is full of new possibilities. Each of the 32 pieces contains magnets along the edges that let kids connect them in any configuration they can imagine. This award winning set [More]

ABC Block Cart

Now little ones can build and learn everywhere they go with the ABC Block Cart ($14). A set of 30 blocks, with both letters and numbers, are ready to roll in this adorable wooden cart. It’s the perfect size for pulling along and keeps all the blocks neatly organized. Pictures of [More]

Stacking Acrobats

Stacking blocks is fun, but Stacking Acrobats ($50) are an adventure! The secret to these five daring dolls is the embedded magnets that let you pile them up into thrilling formations with no safety net required. Add the three jingly plush balls to their routine for an extra challenge, [More]

Green Toys Blocks

Ever wonder what happens to all those plastic milk jugs you recycle? Some of them are lucky enough to earn a second life as these Green Toys Blocks ($25). You get 18 blocks in several different shapes, perfect for building all kinds of structures, but with no BPA, PVC, or other toxic [More]

Water Blocks

These wooden Water Blocks ($40) provide more than just traditional stacking fun. The acrylic window in each one is partially filled with mesmerizing colored water, with enough air space for shaking, sloshing, and making waves. With each of the primary colors represented, kids can [More]

Genuine Lincoln Logs

For nearly 100 years, Lincoln Logs have been making little cabin designers out of kids everywhere. This set of Genuine Lincoln Logs ($130) contains 115 pieces, with logs made from Ponderosa Pine, and stained the same color as the originals. Blueprints for a traditional log cabin are [More]

Picture Cube Puzzles

If a puzzle with an image on just one side isn’t challenging enough, try these Picture Cube Puzzles ($28) with a different puzzle on all six sides. Choose from animals or transportation themes, and anywhere from 4 to 9 blocks to vary the level of difficulty. Made in Switzerland, [More]

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