5.0 out of 5 stars Actually better than I expected :)

H. · 3 May 2012

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I guess it just depends on what your kids prefer. I bought this one for my 21 month old boy. He loves shapes like this, loves to pick them up and hold in the hand, transfer from hand to hand, from place to place, insert them where they fit ;) I didnt have illusions that he's start connecting them right away, he's a bit young for that, but I can imagine that time will come. Great creativity toy, endless possibilities of playing with it.My biggest concern was the size of it and wether pieces are too small and therefore a choking hazard for small ones - but since they are 5,5 cm in diameter, I would pronounce them safe ;) They are made from tough plastic and in 6 bright colors (small objection: two colors are almost same shade, like light orange and darker orange). I don't know how safe they are to chew on though. But since recomended age is from 3 years on, you have to be a bit careful after all ;)

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value and sturdy

C.F. · 17 May 2021

I saw these and thought they might be something my 6 year old would like but the 2.5 year old could join in with. They are really sturdy plastic pieces, don't bend and would take something tough to break these .I love the bright colours reminds me of the 90s when everything was florescent colours.The instructions on things to build were alittle confusing (maybe its me!) I loved the idea you can go rogue and just see what happens then call it out later. We winged it and made our own stuff. I made a very camp he-man sword because thats how I roll, my son made a mine craft sword so its really good for getting the imagination flowing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic and educational toy

s. · 6 October 2022

As with a lot of things re-bought nowadays, the plastic seemed of a lesser quality than it used to be, hence 4 stars instead of 5. However, I still think it worth buying.Bought for a 10 month old because there is so little out there for this age group apart from shakers, stacking rings and all the usual things baby already has. but needed something a bit different yet with no small bits.Baby likes to try to hold a couple of the octons at once, and hand them to me to make something... Baby has started to touch an octon on to the structure where baby wants it put... I can see baby is learning from this toy... how smaller shapes can be put together to build something bigger for example. Good for colour naming too. They would also be good for posting into a slot because of the flat shape of the octons. These 'First Octons' are of a different and less brittle plastic from the transparent octons for older children, so make sure you get the right ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to lego!

K. · 23 May 2012

I bought these for my 4 year old son. If I'm honest I thought they maybe a bit babyish for him as hes really into lego (which I hate). However I thought for the small cost even if he didn't like them I could pass them off to some1 with a younger child. When my son opened them I showed him what to do. Within minutes he had taken all the orange and yellow ones and made a sunshine. Then green and pink to make a flower. I was so pleased that not only had he made something recognizable, he chose colours, you his motor skills and had fun! He then went onto make all sorts of things. Ok so his tractor didn't look exactly like a tractor but this was a fab find for my son. Would really recommend.

3.0 out of 5 stars Shame about the condition of the box as this was meant to be a gift and doesn’t look great

j.d. · 23 January 2024

The actual pieces inside the box are fine however the box is clearly damaged. I would not have purchased this if I’d seen it like this in a shop. Disappointing as brought this for a birthday gift for a friend.

5.0 out of 5 stars One pack is not enough!

B. · 11 May 2012

As the title suggests one pack is not enough as building with these is both addictive and competitive (amongst adults).Based on other reviews, I purchased these for my nearly 3 year old son and he is really enjoying learning to connect them together. he has to concentrate to slot them together and sometimes it doesn't work first time, but with practise he is getting there.They are bright and colourful, feel durable and long lasting.Overall a good product which encorages imagination and concentration - just what I bought it for. A second pack is on my sons birthday list.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant gift

A.B.S. · 29 January 2016

Wow my 5 year old loved it built all sorts on his own kept him busy in his room playing by his self engrossed in fun, emagination and learning all sorts tooI dug out a box of these that were my grandsons mummy's from her childhood years, so pleased to see the kids enjoying them 20 years latter,So I purchased them purchased more and they love them, both kids love them the 5. & 8 year olds alike.Good for some quit time for there mummy except for the "Look mum ! Look what I made" LOL

5.0 out of 5 stars Octons

D. · 26 August 2011

This is an ideal first constructional toy for young children. It is so simple to understand and put together that children can use their imagination to create whatever they want. It's simpler and less restrictive than other construction kits. My grandsons (3 and 18 months) love it and play with it whenever they visit. We had an old one from the 70s which eventually began to break. The new version is made of a more durable plastic and should last for several generations. Every family should have this toy!

Octons

J.O. · 28 June 2024

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Colorati e versatili

D. · 4 November 2020

È un gioco bellissimo, preso per mia figlia di 3 anni, ci giocavo io all'asilo quando ero piccola, è molto versatile e un buon numero di pezzi per dare spazio alla fantasia. Lo consiglio per tutti i bimbi che amano costruire.

Empfehlenswert

S. · 23 September 2017

Ich weiss nicht wieso-aber im Kindergarten sind diese Steckteile sehr gut angekommen. Leider muss man einen Punkt abziehen, da sie in Kinderhänden doch recht leicht brechen. Sie sollten stabiler sein. Aber gut. Kaufen kann man sie trotzdem

Intéressant pour enfants de 3 à 4 ans

F. · 5 February 2019

Les enfants adorent monter et démonter pour créer selon leurs imaginations

Bon choix

I.A. · 14 April 2017

Un jeu qui offre de multiples possibilités de jeu mais les pièces sont difficiles à clipser pour les petits Car il faut bien les enfoncerUne boite c est trop juste pour construire des choses, du coup, j en ai pris quatre !