Magnetic 3D constructors

Today magnetic 3D construction sets are becoming more and more popular, because these are very interesting and exciting toys that will appeal not only to children, but also to adults.

Features:

The main feature of magnetic 3D constructors is that all parts in them are connected to each other using magnets. Many three-dimensional objects can be constructed from flat parts of various geometric shapes and colors. If we talk about the advantages of magnetic products, then the following points can be highlighted:

these toys develop imagination and spatial thinking;
many objects can be built from the parts of the designer; the child will not get tired of playing it;
such products can be used in school lessons as visual material;
the toy will be interesting for both children and adults.

If we talk about the disadvantages of magnetic toys, then we should note their rather high price. On the boxes of many magnetic products it is written that they are intended for children from 3 years old, but some of them have a lower age limit of 5-6 years.

Types and brands

Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of magnetic 3D construction sets, which are constantly being replenished with new models. It is worth considering the most popular types and brands.

Model consisting of balls and magnetic plastic sticks. The advantage of such a model is ease of assembly, clarity, and relatively low price. The disadvantage of some models may be insufficiently strong coupling between parts of the product. SmartMax and Bornimago are examples of this kind of product.

Magnetic version consisting of flat parts of various geometric shapes (the magnets are hidden inside the faces of the figures). This type is becoming more and more popular thanks to advertising in children's cartoons, it is constantly updated with new models. The constructor is available in several series, among which there are mini versions - a set of about 20 parts, and extended versions with a lot of parts. This type of product is relatively new, but it will be interesting for both children and adults.

Such toys develop spatial thinking and imagination, and they can also be used in school as a visual aid. Their only drawback is their rather high price.

Magfomers Is the most famous company that produces such products. The Polydron brand is also widely known. Toys from the Chinese company Xinbida Magical Magnet are no less popular among buyers, but at the same time they are a cheaper analogue of the companies listed above. Often nowadays, products with characters of various famous cartoons are produced, and an example of this is the magnetic constructor "Paw Patrol" (Paw Patrol). It can have various configurations: 17, 23, 39, 43, 86 parts.

Constructor of magnetic balls (also called "neokub"). It is an alloy of different metals. It usually consists of a large number of elements. The advantage of this type of product is that it will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults, as well as not too high a price compared to other magnetic options. In addition, such constructions can be used as visual material in school lessons. The disadvantage of this constructor lies in its danger for small children, who pull everything into their mouths and can accidentally choke on the ball.

Wooden magnetic constructor. It is similar to its non-magnetic counterpart, the only difference is that the parts are fastened to each other using magnets. Similar models can be found from Tegu. It is intended for toddlers, it will not be very interesting for older children. From the disadvantages of wooden magnetic constructors, one can single out their too high price.

Soft magnetic constructor... This is a rather unusual option, as it consists of large blocks of various shapes, which are held together by magnets. With the help of such blocks, you can build entire houses, tunnels - in a word, everything that your imagination is capable of. A similar designer is produced by Magnikon. The soft constructor is able to interest children of different ages. But the large size of the constructor, which is its main feature, may also be a disadvantage, since a lot of space is required to store such a product.

Constructor consisting of plastic volumetric parts. It is currently gaining popularity. Products of the Polydron company can serve as an example of such a designer.