33 Magnetic Building Block Toys for Unique Imaginary Play

Magnetic toys are fascinating to children of all ages – to younger ones it looks like magic, while to older ones they present plenty of STEM learning opportunities. Either way, they’re fun! Magnetic building blocks encourage kids to create, sparking the imagination and developing critical thinking, and as they can be built and re-built, the fun never ends!

‘Stick’ with this list for the very best Magnetic Building Blocks sets you can buy, for beginners to more experienced young engineers.

Newisland Magnetic Building Blocks

Build some great memories with your little one, using these fantastic magnetic building blocks from Newisland. The 14 triangles and 22 squares make up this set, and because they are magnetic they stick together, making building easier. The food-grade plastic and smooth edges mean that they are safe and durable for even the smallest of hands.

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Magnetic Tiles Jolly Mags Set 3D Building Blocks

These magnetic tiles from Jolly Mags are perfect for hours of building fun. The clear colored plastic tiles are magnetic, so they stick to anything metal, and, by combining the tiles with a light source, your child can learn all about color mixing and reflection. Encourages fine-motor skills, critical thinking and problem solving. 32 pieces.

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Maggift Magnetic Tiles

The mixture of triangles and squares in this set of 30 magnetic building blocks means that children can build any geometric shapes they choose, because the pieces all fit together so beautifully! The smooth edges mean they are kind to hands, while cognitive ability, critical thinking, and problem solving are all explored without them realizing!

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Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks by DreambuilderToy

The rainbow colors in this awesome set of 40 magnetic shapes will appeal to both boys and girls, young and not-so-young! With 16 triangles and 24 squares, kids can build houses, cars, rockets and whatever else their imaginations can come up with. Also compatible with other similar sized sets, such as Magformers, for extended play opportunities.

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Camande Magnetic Building Block Set with Instruction Book

This mini-set of magnetic building blocks is just the right size for building-fun on the go, while also offering numerous possibilities for imaginative play. Complete with 76 building blocks, which includes triangles, squares, pentagons, and letter squares, along with two sets of wheels for vehicular fun, this set even comes with a handy storage bag!

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InnooTech Magnetic Building Blocks

Your little one could make planes, trains, and automobiles with this brightly colored set of stick-together building blocks from InnooTech. This 76 piece travel-sized set includes magnetic geometric shapes, two sets of wheels, plastic letter cards and a handy carrying bag to store them all in, making it perfect as a grab and go toy.

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Cossy Kids Magnet Building Tiles

Your child can create their very own light show with this bumper set of magnetic building blocks. The clear colored plastic shapes allow light through, and cause beautiful stained glass effects on the floor or furniture as they build geometric shapes with the 120 pieces included. Contains large and small shapes, wheels, and arches.

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7TECH Magnetic Tiles with Extra 26 Alphanumeric Cards

Building blocks have always been educational, but now they’re even more so thanks to the alphanumeric cards which slot into the magnetic squares included in this set. With 91 pieces in total, this set can be used for building, counting, shape sorting, color sorting, and letter recognition. Or, quite simply, just to have fun with!

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FUNKOO Magnet Tiles Construction Toys

Colors, shapes, alphabet, wheels, and magnets – what more could a child want for hours and hours of fun? With 76 pieces, this set includes alphabet stickers, triangles, squares and pentagons for all sorts of building projects. Made from non-toxic ABS material, these super smooth blocks are kind to little hands while affording plenty of building possibilities.

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PlayMaty Construction Toys Magnetic Building Blocks

The possibilities are endless with this monochrome magnetic construction set. Instead of blocks, this set makes use of plastic rods and magnets to enable young builders to create the most beautiful models in black and white. Wheels, balls, even mandalas can be achieved using this 170 piece building set. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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Banne Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks with Storage Box

Imagine the fun of being able to build a working Ferris Wheel or windmill; this set of magnetic building blocks allows just that! With a Ferris Wheel stand included, this and many more creations are possible. The 113 pieces all fit inside a sturdy storage box, and includes many different shapes for building fun.

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GLOUE Magnetic Square and Triangle Building Blocks

With 30 squares and 34 triangles, your child can construct so many amazing structures. Balls, hearts, rockets and cubes are just some of the shapes possible with this 64 piece magnetic building set. These brightly colored shapes come in a sturdy plastic box and are also washable thanks to the environmentally friendly plastic materials used.

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PicassoTiles Magnet Building Tiles

A world of fun awaits with this Picasso 60 piece building set. The brightly colored shapes and strong magnets make it a pleasure to create stunning structures, fruits, and even animals – there’s no limit to what you can make, and as it’s compatible with many other magnetic sets, the possibilities are even more varied!

$29.99

Imden Magnetic Blocks

These beautifully colored magnetic building blocks open up a whole new world of construction for your child. The storage bag included holds all 92 pieces of this set, from the squares to the semi-circles and the triangles. Also comes with a wheel set, letter cards, and digital cards for enhanced learning through play.

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Kuloe Kids Magnetic Building Blocks Toy

You’ll be amazed at what your little ones will build with this large 133 piece magnetic building set! In bright, attractive colors, the geometric shapes include semi circles, triangles, and pentagons, along with a Ferris Wheel stand, wheels, and many more pieces. Smooth edged and non-toxic, these blocks are suitable for young builders aged 3+.

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MarlaMall Magnetic Building Blocks

What will your child build with this awesome set of magnetic building shapes from MarlaMall? Weird and wonderful cars of the future, perhaps? Or maybe they will create buildings, or flowers, or even animals! Kids’ imaginations are limitless, which makes the possibilities endless, too! The 76 pieces include shapes, booklet, letter cards and storage bag.

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Magnetic Building Blocks Ferris Wheel and Vehicle Set

Do you have a child who’s wheely mad about wheels? Then this is the building set for him or her! The 74 piece Ferris Wheel and Vehicle Set comes with a guide to encourage kids to design and build the vehicle of their dreams using the magnetic building blocks and wheels included. Perfect STEM toy.

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Elongdi Educational Magnetic Block Sticks

This magnetic sticks toy opens up a whole new world of play opportunities for little ones! With 100 sticks and 30 steel balls, this set can be used to build 3D structures, create letters and numbers, and also offers color sorting opportunities, too! Perfect for children aged 3 years and up, and BPA free, too!

$16.14

Magnetic Stick N Stack Junior Set

The magnets inside this award winning stick and stack set are 3 times stronger than those used in other brands, meaning your child’s creations are super safe! With 32 magnetic tiles and 8 Stilemags (picture tiles, including emergency vehicles, and animals), this set opens up new building opportunities for junior architects everywhere!

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HCLIFE Magnetic Building Blocks Tiles Kit

Made from environmentally friendly materials, this non-toxic, non-odor set is definitely a toy that won’t cost the earth! With 95 brightly colored magnetic building shapes, kids can practice critical thinking while playing, and build bigger and better structures every time they play, while the specially rounded edges mean they are kinder to little hands.

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GLOUE Magnetic Deluxe Building Blocks

With 254 pieces, this mahoosive magnetic building blocks set is a young engineer’s dream toy! Not only does it contain arcs, hexagons, and sectors, along with other geometric shapes, but it also comes with gears and chassis for all kinds of engineering feats! Set also includes an easy carry plastic storage box for simple transportation.

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Children Hub Magnetic Building Blocks Set

Help your child, at the same time as helping others, reach their full potential with this 96 piece magnetic building blocks set, because until October 1st 2018 they will donate $.50 to UNICEF for every set sold. These BPA-free, brightly colored geometric shapes allow kids to build 2D and 3D structures safely, while having fun.

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Glonova Magnetic Building Blocks with Wheels

The vibrant colors used in this set if magnetic building tiles make playtime even more fun! Kids can build structures, vehicles, and 2D shapes using the 120 pieces included in this awesome set. Suitable for ages 3 and up, these shapes have been undergone a strict manufacturing process to ensure magnets stay inside for added safety.

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Theefun Mini Magnetic Blocks Building Set for Kids

Let your kids get snap happy with the TheeFun 82 piece mini magnetic tile set. Each piece has been welded using ultrasonic technology to ensure strong magnetic connectivity, meaning your early engineers can build shapes and structures galore without them falling apart! With 8 different shapes, including double pieces and wheels, they’ll have tons of fun.

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Ailuki Magnetic Building Blocks Magnet Tiles

The adorable colors in this Ailuki set will appeal to both boys and girls, big and small. With 60 squares, 40 triangles, 4 pentagons and 6 long triangles, this 110 piece set will encourage hours and hours of critical thinking, as well as color sorting, shape sorting, special awareness and so much more.

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Mibote Magnetic Building Tiles and Blocks

There are 102 pieces of magnetic magic contained in this set of building blocks from Mibote. Made from non-toxic food grade material, they have no sharp edges or corners, so toddler hands are safe from harm. There’s no limit to what they’ll be able to make with these awesome magnetic shapes. Comes with storage bag.

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Ranphykx Magnetic Building Blocks Set

With 30 squares and 35 triangles, this brightly colored set of magnetic building blocks is ideal for creating all sorts of geometric shapes and structures. Ideal for children aged 3 and over, these toys are made from non-toxic food grade plastic, giving you peace of mind while they play.

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Newisland Magnetic Blocks Set Kids

If you want to start small with magnetic building blocks, then this Newisland set is for you! With 16 triangles and 24 squares, it keeps things simple while allowing for elaborate play opportunities. Compatible with many other brands, this set of 40 is also ideal for extending your collection for bigger and better projects.

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7TECH Magnetic Tiles Toys with Number Cards Included

Combine math with magnets when you buy this 7TECH 61 PCS-Magnetic Tiles set. With 22 squares and 23 triangles, this awesome vibrantly colored set also includes 16 non-magnetic number cards, which slot into place for easy changing and number play. Compatible with Magformers and other brands for even more magnetic fun.

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Miedeon Magnetic Blocks Building Set with Storage Bag

Whether you are new to magnetic building blocks and want to try them out, or you are looking to add to your collection, this 28 piece set is perfect! With 16 squares and 12 triangles, this set is simple but fun, with numerous possibilities for building. Non-toxic, and with no sharp edges for little ones.

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Raresite Magnetic Building Blocks Numerous Shapes

If you’re looking for a building toy which will take you from A to Z, look no further! This set of magnetic blocks comes with 26 alphabet cards, for letter recognition and fun ‘wordy’ games. With rainbow colored triangles, squares, and pentagons, there is also scope for shape sorting and color sorting, too.

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FunsLane Magnetic Building Blocks with Wheel

Build all the fun of the fair with this magnetic building set, which includes a buildable Ferris Wheel which really turns! Kids as young as 3 can have fun making cubes, stars, balls, and even animals and buildings with the 68 pieces included in this kit, which encourages intellectual development and hand eye coordination.

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Jasonwell Creative Magnetic Building Blocks

Jasonwell Creative Magnetic Building Blocks have undergone rigorous testing to ensure durability – over 3000 anti-throw tests to be precise! These hardy building blocks come in an assortment of colors, and include a Ferris Wheel kit for their first feat of engineering! With 94 pieces, including shapes, wheels, and non-magnetic digital and alphanumeric cards.

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7 DIY Magnet Activity Ideas

8 Irresistible Activities to do With Magnets

Magnets are fascinating to kids, long before they can understand the science behind them. Keep them entertained (and educated at the same time) with the ideas on this blog posts for various ways to explore magnets. From magnetic hair to discovery bottles and a home-based scavenger hunt, this is one DIY you’ll definitely stick to!

Diy Magnetic Building Set with Cardboard

Cardboard is great for building with, but the problem is, it can be hard getting it to stay in place. Problem solved! This blog post shows you how to create magnetic cardboard shapes cheaply and easily, using just corrugated cardboard, glue, and magnetic strip. Then sit back and watch as their imaginations soar!

Diy Magnetic Building Blocks

‘Sticking’ with the theme of DIY magnetic toys, this one is super easy! Save some empty cans (making sure there are no sharp edges of course) and glue magnets both inside and outside and have fun building higgledy piggledy structures and ramshackle buildings. Keep adding to the set every time you open a new can!

Magnet Building Sticks Tutorial

These superb DIY magnetic building sticks are a little bit different from usual magnetic toys. Either cut the wooden dowels yourself, or buy some of the right size, and, with a hot glue gun stick Neodymium disc magnets to either end. The final step of dipping them in Plastidip keeps them secure and looking good!

Diy Toy: Magnetic Eggs

These magnetic eggs are awesome, and so much fun to play with! Gather a bunch of plastic Easter eggs, place a magnet in each end and cover with non-hardening modeling clay, and put the eggs together. The eggs will attract or repel each other, and offer numerous opportunities for imaginative play. Colorful caterpillar, anyone?

How to Make and Play with Magnetic Blocks

Wooden toys are so durable, and they look fab, too. This tutorial shows you how to turn plain wooden blocks into rainbow colored magnetic ones, with a little time and patience. Using liquid water colors, the blocks are dyed, and, once dry, have self-adhesive magnet paper glued on. Perfect for using on a whiteboard or refrigerator.

Diy How to Make Magnetic Toys

The play opportunities with magnets are endless, and this fab blog post gives you some great ideas for turning magnets into fun and learning. Using magnetic tape, you can make flowers, face parts, jigsaws, numbers, and letters (for example), to stick to a refrigerator or metal tray for hours and hours of creative games.

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