Gears Gears Gears Super Set - 150-Piece Set Review

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(More customer reviews)We purchased this award-winning set for our preschool-aged son who really enjoys toys like Marble Run, Legos, and Brio. We thought it a good fit for his mechanical engineering interests. The set itself is fairly durable and small hands can easily manipulate the chunky pieces which fit together snugly. The handled storage container is an added convenience. However, soon after purchase I noticed (like other reviewers) that my son was not motivated to play with this set on his own. Often, it would go undisturbed for months. One day, his preschool teacher said they were interested in purchasing this set for the classroom. Because of my own experience I cautioned her on the purchase and offered our set to the class for a "test drive." To my surprise, for the week it was on loan it was the most played with toy in the room. My son seemed to love the kit at school, but not at home. I realized that this toy is at it's best with a group of children because they can so easily work and create together. In a group setting the toy became fun, cooperative play. Because this set offers a generous number of four-sided building pieces, chilren can add-on and build from all sides. I can understand why in a previous review a Kingergarten teacher gave this toy five stars...because that is the environment this toy was made for it seems. It would be best for families with multiple children of similar age, play groups, and classroom learning. As a parent, I love this quality toy and the creativity and cooperation it inspires but now, we keep the bucket at Grandma's house. When all of the Grandkids are there they spill out the parts and go to work.

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Gear up for hours of colorful action with this 150-piece set that enables children to create hundreds of three-dimensional construction possibilities. Set features plastic gears, connectors and interlocking bases packaged in a giant storage tub with an Activity Guide.
Awards:
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors (1997)
Good Toy Guide Award (1997)- UK
Early Childhood News, Directors' Choice Awards (1998)
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal, Best Toy Award (1998)
Practical Pre-School GOLD Awards (2001)-UK

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Busy Busy Builder Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this game for my 4 year old. The tools are great and the sore thumb is hilarious! The whole family has had a lot of fun playing. The game board is very compact and the spinner works great. I would highly recommend this game to my friends!

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In this "constructive" game, players take turns trying to collect a full set of tools. But watch out -- you may end up with The Sore Thumb is you're not careful! The first player to collect all the tools and the wearable tool belt wins the game. Includes game board, tool belt, 4 hammers, 4 screwdrivers, 4 wrenches, 4 bolts, 4 nuts, 4 movers, 1 sore thumb and instructions. For 2 to 4 players.

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Mobilo Large Set (Approx. 120 pieces) Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a birthday gift for my 5 yr. old grandson. He excitely opened this gift and said this is what I have wanted all my life.

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Crane Construction Building Set Review

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(More customer reviews)My five year old daughter and I had a great time building this crane construction set. It's very simple to build and all parts and tools are included. This kit by Brio is similar to the Bob the Builder kits they put out a couple of years ago, though this edition seems to be more flexible and lacks the character tie-ins. With the crane construction kit, you can build a piece of equipment, play with it, then tear it down and build something else. Instructions are included to build three different cranes of your choice.

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Build 4 cool cranes that lift, swivel, make engine sounds and flash warning lights. This building set includes all the parts and tools your little builder will need to make a mobile crane, a sky lift, a tow truck or a working crane. Use the included tools and easy-to-follow illustrated instructions to get started right away. Ages 5 years and up. Imported.

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