C ns ruc i n ys New to Alex Brands’ Zoob line, the Galax-Z Zoobotron features 304 colorful Zoob pieces that connect to form joints that rotate and axles that spin. Kids can combine them to form sturdy structures, including a 3-foot robot with glowing eyes. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up, the set also contains two Zoobonauts figures and step-by-step instructions to build four different designs.
With Peppa Pig and George’s Pirate Ship, from Jazwares, kids can role play as Peppa as she embarks on a journey at sea with her brother George. This 82-piece set includes the ship, Peppa and George figures, and a firing cannon.
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K’NEX’s Mighty Makers is a line of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-based construction sets designed to empower girls. With the Mighty Makers: Fun on the Ferris Wheel Building Set, kids can help Emily build her own amusement park featuring a Ferris Wheel, a pirate ship ride, and more using K’NEX parts and pieces. Suggested for kids ages 7 and up, the set comes with instructions to create three mechanical engineering-themed builds.
The Kids@Work brand, from Amloid, has partnered with Crayola for Crayola Building Blocks, a preschool construction line boasting a wide range of colors and innovative play patterns. Dino Stackers, recommended for kids ages 1 and up, is a new line of stackable building blocks available in six colors and nine different shapes. The line includes Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, and Triceratops sets, each with 71 blocks.
JULY/AUGUST 2015