Magna-Tiles vs. Magformers: A magnetic tile throwdown
by Sabrina Garibian posted in Products & Prizes
Magnetic tiles and magnetic building blocks are one of my favorite toys out there. They are fun for all ages and provided several added dimensions to the classic block building activity. They are typically translucent magnetic tiles that you can use to build 3D structures, although there are several variations. We own Magna-Tiles, Magformers, Picasso Tiles, Playmags, and Tegu blocks. I'm here to give you the rundown on all of them and why it's worth spending the money on these.
Magna-Tiles
We LOVE Magna-Tiles in this house!
These are the top of the line, the leader of the magnetic building tiles, and also the most expensive. What makes them special" The magnets are very strong. The tiles have flat sides so they can stand up on their own. Magna-Tiles are the easiest to use if you want to build big, solid, interesting creations. They have metal rivets in the corners to hold the magnets in, and after a full year of daily abuse not one has broken. This is our favorite brand, and we now own several sets. See them in action below:
Magna-Tiles Clear Colors 100 Piece Set (Amazon, $120)
What to watch: Priciest of all (but worth it I'm telling you!), the basic sets only have basic shapes (no chassis or windows, etc)
Super Magformers
We love these too. Â Super Magformers are not compatible with other magnetic building tiles. You can sort of use them with other types, but the creations usually topple over quickly.
Here are Magn...
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