Magnetic glowing constructor is a gorgeous gift for any preschool boy. Not only is the assembled craft held intact by an invisible force, but it is also visible at night with the lights off (maybe not all, but at least partially).
Parents also like to give such gifts, because with a noticeable developmental effect, such a magnetic constructor also attracts the baby's special attention, forcing him to engage in a useful toy.
Criterias of choice
In any product segment, the product can be of both high-quality and low-quality, therefore even a glowing magnetic constructor can cause more disappointment than admiration. In order not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to pay attention to a number of points.
- First of all, take an interest in how many parts of the constructor are shining. The fact is that many manufacturers, especially with low prices for kits, sign the kit as luminous, although only two or four out of several dozen parts glow there. If this was the intention of the donor, then it's not scary - the main thing is that expectations are not several times better than reality.
- It is problematic to check the strength of the glow in a store, but, if possible, it is simply necessary to do this. Most likely, even a slight flicker will be noticeable in complete darkness, but such comes only at night, and no one will allow a small child to play in such conditions. As for the light twilight, then the effect of interest, which became the reason for the purchase, may turn out to be invisible, and then there is no point in looking for a luminous set.
- In addition to the glow characteristics, the magnetic designer must also meet general safety requirements. It is desirable that the seller could provide a certificate clearly confirming that no materials harmful to the child were used in the production of the constructor. In addition, even the strength of parts is directly related to safety, because unreliable plastic, having crumbled, can get into the child's body or scratch it with sharp edges.
- We should not forget that the magnetic constructor should be easily assembled into crafts, which can also be easily figured out. The power of the magnet is of fundamental importance for this. The most powerful (at least in the world of magnetic constructors) are neodymium magnets, but one should not trust the inscription on the box - it is better to check this fact. It is believed that if one part is able to hold four or five others in weight, the set is worth buying.
- The original of an expensive Western-made designer can cost several times more.rather than a very believable Chinese copy. The quality of the latter, of course, raises doubts about its reliability and durability, but if the child is already quite an adult and responsible, you can buy several Chinese ones for the money that could be spent on one American set. As a result, all together they will last, maybe not longer, but it will be more varied and interesting to play.
- When choosing a constructor of any type, one should never forget about the interests and preferences of the child. The same glowing sets can reveal themes that are interesting for girls - for example, going to a castle for a princess, which will definitely not interest a boy.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the age recommendations indicated on the box, because a child of 6-7 years old is unlikely to be interested in collecting primitive three-dimensional geometric shapes from a set that does not imply anything else, even if it shines.
Popular brands and sets
Geomag glow
Geomag Glow is one of the best first solutions for a child who has just turned 3 years old. Such a set consists of magnetic sticks with opposite magnetic poles, and they are connected to each other using metal balls, which, being attracted to any pole, allow the unconnected to be connected.
The Glow set sets itself apart from its colleagues in that its elements have a pleasant fluorescent shine, which gives the assembled toy a real magical charm. At the same time, the manufacturer offers parents to choose from such sets in different configurations: you can buy both a modest set of 22 parts for beginners, and an impressive set of 104 elements for a child 5 years and older or for a fun children's company.
Bondibon
A completely different concept of the glowing constructor is used by Bondibon, offering an unusual solution for boys called SmartMax Special "Luminous Larry". No geometric shapes are already provided here - the set was created specifically for the boy to assemble a typewriter. At the same time, it is rather difficult to call such a gift a full-fledged designer, because the kit includes only four parts, which makes the assembly a feasible task even for the smallest children.
However, the glow here is organized according to a completely different principle - the manufacturer refused from fluorescence, preferring small LEDs powered by a little finger type battery.
Therefore, parents should monitor the situation and always have a spare power source on hand, otherwise the magic will abruptly break off, and the baby will be disappointed to the core. But the striking advantage of such a machine is that it can be easily combined with other sets of the same brand.
Magneticus Maglighter
For children of primary school age, sets are produced in such a way that they are not so much a designer as an interesting toy. This requirement is fully met by the Magneticus Maglighter set, which invites boys to assemble a green robot, whose body glows in the dark, thanks to batteries.
Since the audience of such a constructor is already a little older, there are also a little more details - 21. The manufacturer did a good job in order to make the game with the resulting toy even more fun: in particular, the package includes a special comic strip dedicated to the assembled robot. The set is supplemented with a special playing field. Thanks to such interesting additions, the child no longer has to invent a plot from scratch - all that remains is to develop the idea started by the creators of the constructor.
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