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Motorbike: Motorbikes are cool and this Miniature Constructables Race Motorbike is one of the coolest around. Any child who enjoys making things is going to have a great time with this set which is part of the very collectible Miniature Constructables line.

The Miniature Constructables series from Construct It brings the same kind of fun as the larger sets, but on a smaller scale and with a smaller price tag. This Miniature Constructables Race Motorbike is a great way for a child to have some creative fun as they put each metal piece into place. That is right, this set is made with metal pieces, and included inside of the box is a little set of tools that children use to build it. This is just so much fun and far more engaging than more simple block-building sets. One thing that is extra great about this is the instructions. These are made with children in mind so they are very easy to follow and they do not get frustrated.

As is the case with all of the products from Construct It, the Miniature Constructables Race Motorbike is packed with educational value as well as fun. Each set in this series is themed around the principles of STEM learning. From problem-solving, and critical thinking to hand-eye coordination. Your child will be getting a very good educational workout as they build this awesome race motorbike. Children are going to love collecting these and as they are affordable and very small in size you do not have to worry about them causing you any trouble. If you want a toy that is going to be more than just fun then this is perfect.

Features

Children get to use real tools to build this cool motorbike

This actually teaches children the basics of engineering

The whole Miniature Constructables line is very collectible

They can use their imagination and the pieces included to try and make other things

Goods Truck:Haul deliveries around the bedroom, the house, and the backyard with this incredible Miniature Constructables Goods Truck. Children get to be a little engineers as they screw each piece into place to make sure the Goods Truck is ready to go.

The Miniature Constructables Goods Truck is comprised of 93 pieces. What is great about this and the entire Miniature Constructables line from Construct It is that children get to use real tools! Each set comes with real tools and then they have to use these to put each bit into place. This may sound complicated, but Construct It is fantastic at making sure the instructions are as easy to follow as possible. There is no frustration here at all, kids just need to take it one step at a time and before they know it they will have this awesome little Goods Truck to play with.

The Miniature Constructables line is fun and collectible. The small nature of the vehicles and the low price point means children can build a great collection that will not make mum and dad broke. The real cherry on the cake here is that each set in the series is all about STEM learning. STEM learning is a great way for a child to not just have fun but truly engage in what they are doing so that what they are learning sticks. With this set, they are learning the basics of engineering and they will be using their problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and more. It is a great way for them to learn to think about what they are doing and these types of skills can serve them very well at school.

Features

Children get to make a very cool Goods Truck

Everything they need is included inside the box

This is a great way to start a Miniature Constructables collection or just add to it

Children will be learning some very cool new skills with this set

Like the rest of the series, this is very affordable

Recommended Age

Train: All about the Miniature Constructables Steam Train express. Kids will just love the Miniature Constructables range from Construct It and this Steam Train set is a lot of fun on a very small scale, so small it can fit in their pocket.

The Construct It series of construction-based toys is all about putting real tools in a child’s hand and having them make something with real metal materials. What makes this Miniature Constructables Steam Train and the whole series in general, so cool is that it is in miniature form! This set is made from 77 pieces so it is a great first set. Inside the box are the tools and all of the pieces that they need to make this steam train ready for the tracks. The smaller nature of the Miniature Constructables series makes these perfect for collecting and there is no better place to start than this super fun steam train.

While the Miniature Constructables Steam Train is a lot of fun, way more fun than just snapping blocks together. There is also a lot of educational value at play here too. Each set in this series is heavily influenced by the principles of STEM learning. Children will be picking up practical new skills and using their creative thinking and problem-solving skills to put each piece into place. One other thing that makes this line so great is that the instructions are easy to follow.

Features

This awesome little set comes with real tools

It is fantastic the way that children will be learning the basics of engineering thanks to this set

They will love playing with this steam train

These Miniature Constructables are low on cost and size, but very big on fun

Great for children who enjoy making things

X-Twin Evo Asmt : FLYBOTIC- X-Twin Evo Discover this magnificent X-Twin Radio-Controlled Aircraft. A unique design available in yellow or red! This aircraft offers incredible flying sensations thanks to a lightweight, unbreakable material!

Features:

With the X-Twin Evo you can experience unparalleled ease of handling thanks to its aerodynamic shape and flight assistance. Ideal for beginners who want to have fun with an easy-to-use radio-controlled airplane!

This lightweight and sturdy aircraft is shock-resistant! It has an unbreakable material with memory shape!

Explore the air for up to 5min and charge your plane directly with the remote control.

2.4Ghz technology, for indoor or outdoor use with 3 levels of difficulty and 2 channels.

Kids will love flying this plane with the possibility of steering it at a distance of 60 meters!

Needed To Complete: Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).

Coding Critters Ranger Zip: Meet the Coding Critters: your first coding friends, These playful puppy pets bring early STEM concepts to preschool learning through 100% screen-free coding. Kids code along with their new pets storybook adventure and help the brave Ranger and mischievous Zip has a playtime they’ll never forget! Each storybook coding challenge unfolds in the Coding Critters fun pet playset – can you code Ranger to play hide and seek, fetch a ball from the tennis ball launcher, or catch Zip after a ride down the slide?

In addition to following along with the storybook’s coding challenges, you can also use the pet playset to design your own code games and more! The Coding Critters also double as cute interactive pets – press Ranger’s nose to activate Play Mode, where you can feed, pet, and take care of your new puppy robot pal! You can even make him dance and sing a silly song.

Recommended Age

GeoSafari Jr. Talking Space Explorer: This product covers 6 Space subjects: planets, solar system, cosmic events, stars, constellations, and galaxies. Get ready for an immersive, star-gazing adventure! Kids look, listen, and learn all about our incredible universe with this kid-tough telescope featuring 120+ amazing images (including images from NASA!) and 13 videos straight from the cosmos. TV host and science expert Emily Calandrelli shares cool audio facts about space and follows up with quiz questions for the ultimate science show-and-tell experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 talking space telescope 14″ x 8-1/2″ x 6-1/4″, 3 AA Batteries required (not included). CURIOSITY THROUGH EXPLORATION: Dive into science & exploration toys for kids, exploring nature, outer space, and science. Encourage curiosity and discovery through specially designed toys.

GO ON A STAR-GAZING ADVENTURE: Kids explore the universe with a teaching telescope featuring NASA images, videos, fun facts, and quiz questions. Promotes STEM learning, early interest in astronomy, and discovery. Note: Functions like a “Viewmaster” with videos and images, not a real telescope.

HIGH QUALITY IMAGES AND VIDEOS: Little space lovers experience 120+ crystal-clear images and 13 videos from the cosmos in high definition. Includes a kid-tough telescope with an LCD screen. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included).

EMILY CALANDRELLI: Netflix’s Emily’s Wonder Lab star, Emily Calandrelli, narrates fun facts and quiz questions about space. Enhance the exploration with her engaging voice, creating the ultimate show-and-tell experience.

Recommended Age

Action and reaction Speed race marble run: An incredible scientific kit for building never-ending circuits with surprising effects. Contains plenty of special pieces for creating never-ending routes that can also be personalized with household objects for boundless creativity

Challenge the laws of gravity with the loop-the-loop, duplicate the routes with turn-offs and create incredible special effects with the spiral and when the ball reaches the end of the track the game resumes with the manual lift system. The manual will help children to learn about the principles of physics while providing creative ideas for building circuits with growing levels of difficulty.

Features

Includes a Clementoni Science Museum Action and Reaction Speed Race set with over 120 interchangeable parts

Material: Cardboard and plastic

Suitable For 10+

If you’re looking for educational building toys that truly spark curiosity, the Haynes – Machine Works V8 Engine is a standout choice. This engineering kit combines hands-on model building with real mechanical insights, making it among the best building toys for 6 to 9 years (with some adult guidance).

This kit includes over 250 parts to build a working V8 engine replica. The transparent casing lets kids see pistons, crankshafts, and even illuminated spark plugs in motion. It features realistic engine sound effects and comes with a controller to start the model. The augmented reality (AR) app lets youngsters explore exploded views of engine parts and animations.

More importantly, this is more than a toy. It’s a bridge into STEM concepts—how internal combustion engines work, how motion is converted to power, and how parts interact. Kids get to see and hear mechanics in action.

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of fun, creativity, and education, the Picasso Tiles 101Pc Magnetic Building Set is a fantastic choice. This engaging set encourages children to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts in a playful and hands-on way. It’s more than just another toy – it’s a science toy, an educational toy, and even a stepping stone to understanding robotic toys and engineering principles.

Each magnetic tile easily connects to another, allowing kids to build endless structures—from simple cubes and towers to more complex geometric designs. Through this, children develop spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and hand-eye coordination. The transparent, colorful tiles spark curiosity and creativity, making learning truly enjoyable.

Parents and teachers love Picasso Tiles because they promote interactive learning. Kids can experiment with shapes, patterns, and magnetic polarity, all while discovering how science works in real life. The open-ended design supports collaborative play, encouraging teamwork and communication among children.

As children grow, they can integrate this magnetic building set with other educational and robotic toys to expand their understanding of design, motion, and mechanics. It lays the foundation for a lifelong interest in STEM education—an essential skill set for the future.

Whether at home, in the classroom, or during playdates, the Picasso Tiles 101Pc Magnetic Building Set transforms playtime into a creative learning experience. It’s not just about building structures—it’s about building imagination, confidence, and a love for science.

This Christmas, I got the Merry Makers STEM Discovery Kit from SwitchedOnKids — and it turned my holidays into a science-filled adventure! The moment I opened the box, I felt like a real scientist. There were so many cool pieces inside, and each one made me excited to try something new.

The best part was that every experiment felt like magic. I played with magnets and watched them attract and repel like invisible forces. I tried experiments with air and water and loved seeing bubbles form, things float, or move in funny ways. Some activities even helped me learn how electricity and energy work — but in a fun, hands-on way.

What I enjoyed most was getting to figure things out myself. Sometimes an experiment worked perfectly the first time, and sometimes it didn’t. But instead of feeling upset, I changed little things, tried again, and learned what made the difference. It felt amazing when I finally made something work after a few tries!

The kit didn’t feel like homework or school. It felt like playing — but with real science hiding inside each activity. I got to build, test, explore, and ask lots of questions like “Why did that happen?” or “What if I try it this way?” It made me curious about how everything around me works.

Looking to get your child off screens and into hands-on fun? Galt’s Illusion Lab brings science home, helping your child uncover the secrets behind optical illusions in a way that sparks giggles and curiosity.

Illusions Open Minds: From shifting pictures to things that seem to move, illusions show kids their brains are both powerful and playful. As a parent or teacher, you’ll love having this as part of your teaching resources—it’s a science kit for kids that prompts “why?” and “how?” with every new activity.

Periscope Power: Help your child build and use a real periscope—no submarine required! This clever device uses mirrors inside a tube to let you see what’s around the corner, offering endless detective games while teaching about light and angles. The excitement of discovery is just a few steps away.

Xtrem Bots – Solar Rover: Build a sustainable vehicle, with more than 60 pieces, connect the solar panel to the engine, and make it run on the energy generated by the solar panel. Learn basic mechanical knowledge and how renewable energy works. With XR2-Solar Car, let your imagination run wild and discover the different corners of space.

Solar energy

The vehicle is powered by the sun, thanks to its solar panel.

Skills

We design our toys to develop STEM thinking and stimulate creative and fun problem-solving.

Features

Construction of a space vehicle with more than 60 pieces

Includes a solar panel and an engine

The space vehicle will be moved by the solar energy generated

The XR2-Solar Car is compatible with other construction figures.

Recommended Age

Australian Geographic – Rock Tumbler: Use this rock tumbling to tumble and polish rough rocks to produce gemstones and bring out their natural beauty.

Contents

Rock Tumbler Unit

Rings x 2

Polish Powder

Semi Precious Gems

Recommended Age

Vex Robotics Explorers – Rover: Venture to uncharted interplanetary terrain with the VEX Robotics Rover Explorer by HEXBUG. Created with careful detail to mimic an actual real-life space rover, this hands-on snap-together set comes with an action arm that pivots and reaches, interactive features, and an astronaut figurine. New terrain is waiting to be discovered aboard the VEX Explorers Rover by HEXBUG.

The VEX Robotics Explorers – Rover by HEXBUG is a hands-on STEM toy designed to simulate a real-life space rover. It features over 70 snap-together pieces, an astronaut figurine, and a pivoting action arm for interactive play. This kit is ideal for children aged 6 and up, promoting creativity and exploration of interplanetary terrains.

The set allows kids to construct and role-play exploratory missions, making it both an engaging and educational experience. Its design encourages problem-solving and fine motor skills as part of a broader STEM learning focus.

Features

Set out with your rover and explore the uncharted worlds.

Snap and construct.

Explore and play

Johnco – Rugged Terrain Rover: Your Rover can take multiple forms to ensure no obstacle is too difficult, with a fantastic 9cm climbing height ability! Designed with 4 variable wheel settings and 3 different axle positions allowing your Rover to stride short, medium and long distances.

Watch the Rugged Terrain Rover Robot climb over all sorts of obstacles – nothing will stand in its way! It has over 100 dynamic variables available to get over the most rugged terrain!

You can change the body angle from 90. – 180. Choose the best angle so your Rover can pass the rugged terrains smoothly and be an obstacle terrain warrior!

Requires 4 x AAA batteries.

Recommended Age

30pc Magnetic Race Track Building Blocks :The PicassoTiles 30-piece magnetic tiles race car track playset (SKU: PTR30), features quick-connect magnetized edges for easy assembly. Build multi-layer 3D tracks with included columns and slopes, allowing cars to race at different levels. This set is designed to enhance problem-solving and fine motor skills.

Features :

CHILD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT – Promotes problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and trains fine motor skills. The construction race car stacking block kit features quick connect magnetized edges to easily put the pieces together to engineer the architectural structure and design simply via the laws of physics and power of magnets. Equipped with columns and slopes to allow creation of multi-layer 3D taller race track building and race car to go up and down at different levels.

2 LED LIGHT UP CAR INCLUDED – Comes with 2 LED race cars that enable children to focus, pay attention, and utilize their imaginations to build the race track design using the various shapes and pieces to create the structural design required to keep the cars running in loops. (2 x AAA battery is required and NOT included). Street and traffic sign set is included to mimic the environment and maximize the pretend play fun when play in groups or individually.

LEARNING IS FUN – Encourage creativity for STEM learning which is the key factor to success in today’s ever-changing environment. Fun and entertaining. perfect educational present for school-age children that will never go out of style. Magnetic Building Tiles Clear 3D color Magnetic Building Blocks Playboards for preschool, pretend play, group activity, classroom teamwork, kindergarten and more. Easy to construct and easy to put away for storage.

LEARNING BY PLAYING – Never too early to start developing kids creativity and STEM skills from visual learning. Children can acquire strong sense of color, geometrical shapes including 3D forms numbers counts, magnetic polarities, architectural design, structural engineering, to even periodic table elements (available in the other sets) at early age. DREAM BIG & BUILD BIG – No limitations, scalable to build as big as desired by adding more pieces to create the master piece.

SCIENTIFIC & ARTISTIC – PicassoTiles has done it again. STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all-in-one enabling the kids to learn by intuitive playing and bring out the best of all to be artistically creative while technically, architecturally, and intelligently advanced at the same time. MADE OF CHILD SAFE, NON-TOXIC, BPA-FREE and lead-free CPC Child Product Certificate certified materials. Tested in CPSC accredited laboratory to ensure quality and safety.

In The Box :

8 Quarter round turn

12 Square track tiles

4 Supporting column

2 Rectangular track tiles

2 Slope

2 Racecar Truck Toys (1 x AA battery per car is required and NOT included)

4M Kidzlabs Giant Magnetic Compass: Discover the magnetic power of the earth with the Giant Magnetic Compass kit. Construct a giant compass that is 30cm wide when built.

Learn the compass directions of North, East, South, and West.

Suitable For 3+