Recently we were sent some Geomag Magicube animal sets to review. We were sent the safari animals and the polar animals set. I’d never heard of Geomag Magicubes before so I was interested to see what they were like. They are magnetic building blocks suitable from 18 months. My youngest (E) is just 16 months old and loves these blocks already.
Magicubes are magnetic building blocks that can be attached from any side. Often with magnets, they repel in one direction and attach in another (I know our magnetic train cartridges do this). I love that these cubes don’t do this as I think at such a young age children would be put off by this. The magnets are not too strong either so little fingers can’t get trapped between the blocks. They are a really fun expansion on the classic toddler activity of stacking and knocking down towers.
The safari set comes with 14 magicubes and the polar set with 8 magicubes. Each set comes with 2 double-sided cards that show older children how to put the blocks together to make 4 different animals. With the safari set, you can build a lion, giraffe, exotic bird or a camel. With the polar pack, you can make a seal, whale, penguin or polar bear. The animals are a mixture of 2D pictures that you could build flat on a table or 3D structures. These 3D structures would take more skills to build and would be more suitable for older toddlers and preschoolers to build.
Obviously, E is too young to copy the pictures but I built some for her. She was more than happy though just to explore the cubes and pull them apart. I can see her learning to stack them when she is a little older too. As well as making the correct animals, older children can have fun mixing the animals up to create new creatures. My 4-year-old loves this idea.
The cubes are the perfect size for little hands without being small enough to be a choking hazard. We all know how much toddlers like to explore the world with their mouths. These cubes are too big to put in the mouth but E still had a suck on one. I love that they are so smooth and that the pictures are printed onto the cubes (rather than stickers) so they are not damaged by a bit of chewing.
The two sets we were sent are compatible and can be played with together to make bigger structures or creating strange creatures!
Overall we love these cubes. They are great toys for developing fine motor skills and creativity for toddlers. They are advertised as being suitable from 18 months but I would say they are suitable for younger toddlers too (my daughter has been happily playing with them since she was 15 months). What I love about them is that they grow with your child. Younger toddlers can start off knocking down towers, pulling cubes apart and putting cubes together. Then as they develop and grow they can make their own creatures up or follow the cards to build the animals shown.
If you like the look of these toys, then you can buy your own from Amazon. The safari set has an RRP of £35 and the polar pack set of £27. Links in this post are affiliate links. By buying through these links I may receive a small commission for the sale. This has no effect on the price you pay.
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One winner will be drawn at random by Gleam after the end date. No cash alternative. The prize is one set of Geomag Magicube safari set, Open to UK residents over the age of 18 only. Prize supplied by Geomags. The winner has 28 days to reply to the email. If no response is received within 28 days then another winner will be selected. Ends midnight Sunday 29th October 2017.
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Disclosure – we were sent these toys free in exchange for this review. All photos and opinions are my own.
Great for learning fun and play
ESMAY and Ethan would love this
These look wonderful for young children to play wtih
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These blocks look like a lot of fun.
I’m sure that my daughter would love these, she always heads for her big brothers lego (just as he has finished building, which doesn’t always end well!!!!) these would be much better for her smaller hands!
My granddaughter would love to play with these blocks
I have two nephews who would love these! They are really clever and fun xx
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This would be perfect for my new grandson, Bee
My daughter would adore these
These look so much fun. I love that, despite being different ages, both of my children would be able to play with them.
What a fantastic giveaway. It would be ideal for my 17 months old!
These look like so much fun. What a brilliant idea. I love that they don’t repel too
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My youngest Grandson would love this
looks fantastic!
I think I would have more fun than the kids
These look great! Would love to win for my little niece for Christmas. She has so many toys and running out of ideas of what to buy! Bet she doesn’t already have these 😉
Aww these blocks look super fun, my little boy would love them.
This would be perfect for my grandson!
Lovely review and giveaway
A lovely prize, it looks fun and would give kids lots of pleasure
Looks fun for a friends child
Thanks for the review and giveaway! These are so clever!
great for Sam . . . .and his older brother too
These are great designs.
My neice would love these
What a great idea for a toy
Would love to win these for my 18 month old niece. 🙂
Nice prize for my grandson
These look perfect for little hands
I would love to win this for my granddaughter
fab for new adoptive children coming soon xx
This looks like so much fun!
Building blocks are an enduring favourite. A perfect giveaway at any time but especially at this time of year.
ideal for nieces little ones for sure!
Great idea for Xmas.
My nephew would love these!!
Lovely prize, thanks for the chance x
What a cool prize. These look brilliant.
these look great, sure my daughter that has Global Developmental Delay would love to give them a try xx
This is lovely for small kids!
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These would be great for my nephew. Thanks for the prize and competition.
These look like a great toy.
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Fab Toy great for little ones
My little girl would love these!!
These look really good!
Wonderful for little ones to piece together! Hours of fun!
my nephew would have so much fun with these
Looks perfect for my toddler granddaughter
This looks fab! Three would love it
My Granddaughters would love this
My daughter would get a lot out of these!
Great prize, good fun and educational for child.
Perfect for play and learning
My little Grandson would enjoy playing with these
These look like great fun!
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These look great for little uns
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My two would love building with these.
Great giveaway xx
They look fab ? Fingers crossed ?
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Thank you for the great review and giveaway
Love the idea of these will have to get some when my little one is old enough.