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42 Piece Tegu Magnetic Wooden Block Set, Sunset, 1-99 years old
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- NEW Tegu colorway: Sunset. Fully Compatible with ALL other Tegu Magnetic Wooden Sets.
- The 42-Piece Set offers the best of all Tegu has to offer. It incorporates nine unique shapes, including the wildly addictive magnetic wheels.
- Curiously attractive and perfect for those seeking toys supporting open-ended and unscripted play
- Naturally safe: no lead, no plastic, non-toxic, water-based lacquer finish, no small parts
- Origin: Designed in the USA, purposefully made in Honduras from sustainably sourced hardwoods
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.25 x 10.75 x 3.19 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.08 pounds |
Country of Origin | Honduras |
ASIN | B018KHAKPE |
Item model number | 42P-SNS-508T |
Manufacturer recommended age | 12 months and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #47,837 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #332 in Toy Magnetic Building Sets |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | January 1, 2016 |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Tegu Toys |
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Product Description
Tegu Blocks are built to foster curiosity. The mystery of magnets offers an experience that starts with marvel and joy. The very first "click-clack" of two blocks coming together sparks an instant magical discovery. Simple magnets and blocks become so much more, and Boundless Play is off and running. Tegu has reinvented the wooden block in a way that brings new life to a favored classic. By safely embedding magnets into each piece, Tegu Blocks become curiously attractive for both kids and kids at heart. Defy gravity and push your imagination in ways never before possible. No instruction manuals or electronics; just toys that demand imagination and inspire limitless creativity across all ages. Open-ended play is endangered, but we're bringing it back. Created with beautiful sustainably sourced hardwoods and safe water-based finishes, these blocks have proven wildly addictive for kids (and kids at heart) and will encourage the simple joy of creating for generations. This set includes 42 blocks in nine shapes: 4 Tall Columns, 4 Medium Columns, 6 Short Planks, 6 Long Planks, 6 Mega Planks, 6 Cubes, 2 Parallelograms, 4 Short Angles and 4 Wheels.
From the brand
Our story
How we got our start
When Chris and Will Haughey started Tegu, they asked: “Could we create a for-profit company that would foster a positive social impact in Honduras through its business?” That was where it all began, and today, we’ve established our fully independent toy factory outside Tegucigalpa.What makes our product unique
We like to say it’s a new twist on an old classic. We’ve carefully hidden magnets inside traditional wooden building blocks all while creating a visually beautiful toy—one that would fit well in your playroom, coffee table, or office desk.Why we love what we do
Honduras is the 3rd poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and has one of the highest unemployment rates. We are in Honduras to change this story; we believe the power of job creation and awakening the joy of service will one day allow us to be the ‘employer of choice’ in the country and region.From the manufacturer
The 42-Piece Set, shown in the 'Blues' colorway.
Tegu Classics
Beautiful colors, timeless shapes, designed for endless fun & creativity.
- Ages 1 - 99
- Available in six colorways
42-Piece Set
For building big
The 42-Piece Set incorporates nine unique shapes, including the wildly-addictive magnetic wheels. Whether it's creating a towering beanstalk, a singing harp, or rocketing away in an enchanted bean-wagon, this set is built for giant imaginations.
- 6 cubes
- 6 short planks
- 6 long planks
- 6 mega planks
- 4 tall columns
- 4 short columns
- 4 wheels
- 4 angles & 2 parallelograms
Build these & more with the 42-Piece Set!
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Tegu GiraffeShown in Blossom. |
FirehouseShown in Blues. |
Brando GoatShown in Sunset. |
TegumblerShown in Tints. |
About Tegu
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Tegu is Built for PlayTegu stands for imagination and seeks to Free Play. Tegu toys are built for creativity, discovery and years of open-ended fun. |
Durable, Non-toxic, Designed to LastAll Tegu products are made from durable solid wood and coated with non-toxic water-based finishes. Every Tegu product is thoughtfully designed for years of play. |
Social ImpactTegu seeks to bring social change to the nation of Honduras through job creation and responsible sourcing. Our factory outside of Tegucigalpa prioritizes long term employee growth and development. |
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Customers like the design of the toy building blocks, saying it's a terrific concept for block building. They also say it has so many possibilities to build with. However, some customers have reported issues with the weak magnets and the opposing polarity. They find the blocks difficult to build things with and find the lack of manipulability discouraging. Opinions are mixed on value and versatility.
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Customers like the quality of the toy building blocks. They say that they are well made, smooth, and have no concerns about splintering. They also say that the blocks will last a long time and are less likely to lose a block due to their ability to stick together.
"...These blocks are sustainable, sturdy, and educational. Also, it involved more than one family member to put them together. A win, win in my book." Read more
"...They are more durable than plastic ones where the magnets could dislodge when broken." Read more
"...I are always on the hunt for toys that are not only educational, but well-made and can serve multiple purposes or can grow with the child...." Read more
"Love these blocks/ great quality" Read more
Customers find the toy building blocks fun for all ages and entertaining for adults. They say the Tegu blocks are great for imaginative play, fine motor skills, color recognition, and polarity. Customers also mention that the colors are fun and the wheels are super fun. Overall, customers find the blocks to be a very popular toy with daycare kids.
"...These blocks are sustainable, sturdy, and educational. Also, it involved more than one family member to put them together. A win, win in my book." Read more
"These are awesome!They are beautiful, and fun for the whole family; our one year old, our 3 year old, my husband, and me...." Read more
"...Still fun to play with but much more difficult for my 1.5 year old to figure out than just the smaller pieces in the travel pouch...." Read more
"...These are exactly that! These are great for imaginative play, fine motor skills, color recognition, polarity, and best of all they really can be..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the toy building blocks. They mention that the wood has rounded edges, very pretty colors, and fun colors. The finish is nice and the wood looks well made. The set is unique and great for very young children, with a very creative concept. Some say the set is nice but too expensive.
"These are awesome!They are beautiful, and fun for the whole family; our one year old, our 3 year old, my husband, and me...." Read more
"...These are a great gift since they are unique and everyone we have gifted these to or recommended them to have loved them." Read more
"...They also look nicer strewn around my house than a lot of other toys, and they photograph well...." Read more
"...A unique wooden block set that is great for very young children, thanks to it's big blocks and simplistic design...." Read more
Customers find the design of the toy building blocks nice, terrific, and perfect. They say the blocks have many possibilities to build with and allow kids to create unique items. The feature works nicely and allows them to create neat structures without having to worry about them. Overall, customers are happy with the design and recommend it to others.
"...THE VERDICT: Good concept, but the bad execution leaves you feeling disappointed, and the high price point just adds insult to injury...." Read more
"Tegu blocks are absolutely amazing...." Read more
"...Though it is a nice concept, the weak magnets make building structures quite a challenge and frustrating especially for kids...." Read more
"...It has a lot of options to build on plus the wheels are great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy building blocks. Some mention that it's worth the purchase, while others say that it was an absolute waste of money.
"This set was expensive, but important to give to my granddaughter...." Read more
"...These were priced very well at this store and I really like them for my daughters...." Read more
"The quality of these toys is great, but I have two issues with them: the price (outrageous!)..." Read more
"...If you find a good deal on them it’s worth the purchase, but I think anyone under 3 should stick to the travel kits that Tegu offers until they’re..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the versatility of the toy building blocks. Some mention that there are a good number of all sizes and shapes of blocks, while others say that the larger pieces are practically useless for building.
"This is the perfect number of blocks to get as part of the Tegu brand. It has a lot of options to build on plus the wheels are great...." Read more
"...TL;DR: The small Tegu blocks are great, but the larger pieces are practically useless due to their small number of magnets..." Read more
"...The set includes a nice amount of various sizes, shapes, and colors so lots of different things can be created...." Read more
"...However, my reason for only 4 stars is that I find them somewhat limited in terms of which blocks will connect with other blocks at desired angles..." Read more
Customers find the magnets in the toy building blocks set weak and don't connect in a logical way. They also say the magnetic points on some blocks do not work as expected. Customers also mention that the magnet is of opposing polarity, making it difficult to match the parts together. They feel the wood is soft, but it is difficult to find magnetic spots on the longer pieces.
"...I dislike about the Tegu blocks is that the longer pieces have difficult to find magnetic spots...." Read more
"...them.. so I bought this 42 pc set, but not realizing the magnets only work in certain spots (the long square blocks only have magnets at the ends)...." Read more
"...It teaches about magnets at a young age...." Read more
"...Worse, because those magnets are of opposing polarity, instead of both being negative or positive, angled structures that connect back to the main..." Read more
Customers find the construction of the toy building blocks difficult and frustrating. They mention that the blocks are not as intuitive as they expected, and the lack of manipulability is discouraging for young ones. Some customers also mention that not all blocks are magnetic, making it difficult to piece together even the simplest model. Additionally, some customers also say that the big pieces are more frustrating than fun and irritating to incorporate into your structure.
"...They are a bit challenging, and my son often still asks for help with how to position them...." Read more
"...If you buy Tegu, buy a smaller set. Big pieces are more frustrating than fun, and more irritating to incorporate into your structure than useful." Read more
"...this is better for older kids, as young ones find the lack of manipulability discouraging...." Read more
"...It is not easy to build what they suggest on the box...." Read more
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They are beautiful, and fun for the whole family; our one year old, our 3 year old, my husband, and me.
They are a bit challenging, and my son often still asks for help with how to position them. (because of the magnet polarity and the fact that not all sides have magnets.)
Overall they are great though! I like the STEM appeal of the fact that not all sides stick together. It teaches about magnets at a young age.
Only down sides I have found are that the paint does chip over a long period of time, and you need quite a few of them to build big things. We don't complain though, especially for our kids ages they are perfect!
They are beautiful, and fun for the whole family; our one year old, our 3 year old, my husband, and me.
They are a bit challenging, and my son often still asks for help with how to position them. (because of the magnet polarity and the fact that not all sides have magnets.)
Overall they are great though! I like the STEM appeal of the fact that not all sides stick together. It teaches about magnets at a young age.
Only down sides I have found are that the paint does chip over a long period of time, and you need quite a few of them to build big things. We don't complain though, especially for our kids ages they are perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
We had already had a 14 block set, but wish we would have bought a larger set from the beginning since the more the merrier! These are a great gift since they are unique and everyone we have gifted these to or recommended them to have loved them.
Let me explain. The best blocks in any tegu set are the small 1x1x1 cubes. These cubes have a magnet in every surface, which makes it possible to stick them (and other pieces) together in interesting ways. The next best are the flat 1x2 planks, which have only two magnets, but since these pieces are so thin, you have four potential sticking points, two on the front two on the back.
Had Tegu continued this pattern for all of their pieces, I would have no complaints. Unfortunately, the larger the pieces grow, the fewer magnetic sticking points you will find in each one.
The large, flat 1x7 planks have only three magnetic points, one at each end and one in the middle. If you planned on adding plank walls, a second story floor, or a roof to your structure, think again. The blocks' design makes it impossible to build anything with consecutively laid out planks.
The trapezoidal blocks that seem to promose the potential for peaked roofs or angles for your structure have only two magnets, and both of those are in the angles surfaces. Because the block has no magnets in the top or bottom, it's impossible to brace, and the magnets arenxt strong enough to hold together any sort of peak on their own. Worse, because those magnets are of opposing polarity, instead of both being negative or positive, angled structures that connect back to the main body usually end up refusing to attach on one side. The only interesting thing you can build with them is the four-part square shown on the box.
The absolute worst pieces in the box, however, are the tall 1x1x8 pieces that tegu uses to mock up skeleton houses on the cover illustration. These pieces have a total of two magnets which gives you only two sticking points, one on either end of the block. This, combined with their great weight, means that they can, practically speaking, *only* be used as vertical pillars; but thanks to their great height and lack of any magnetic sticking points on the sides, these pilars are impossible to brace or build out from, so you can only build extremely flimsy empty box frames as shown on the cover. It's not what I'd call a design full of possibilities.
I don't mean to rag on Tegu. Sets using mostly smaller blocks can be very compelling and fun to play with. However, any set with blocks and planks larger than 3" ends up feeling cheap and difficult to work with. I understand that the magnets are probably the most expensive component in each block, and that Tegu runs a very worthy work program; but if they want to bill these magnetic blocks as a constructor toy, they should offer large block designs that don't actively hinder construction (i.e. that have a few more sticking points), or else stick to making smaller blocks. It would be a simple fix, and not an expensive one for the plank pieces (since each magnet provides two sticking points, meaning that a 1x6 plank would have the same number of magnets as the little cubes that they have not trouble manufacturong profitably).
They could also increase the blocks' potential as a stem toy simply and inexpensively by marking each magnet with either a + or a -- sign depending on its polarity. This would give kids a simple visual marker to show that positive and negative sides stick together, rather than using trial and error, flipping each block until it fits. Tegu already prints its name on each of the blocks, so printing or burning a small polarity sign won't add much, if anything to the cost of the bricks.
TL;DR: The small Tegu blocks are great, but the larger pieces are practically useless due to their small number of magnets (some of the largest pieces have 1/3 the magnets found in their smallest cubes). This makes Tegu a poor construction toy, especially compared to something as versitile as Legos. If you buy Tegu, buy a smaller set. Big pieces are more frustrating than fun, and more irritating to incorporate into your structure than useful.
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Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2023
¿Quién no recuerda construir con los bloques de madera? Esto es la evolución y los imanes ayudan a que las construcciones se queden fijas!
Excelente juguete para ayudar a la motriz fina de los niños