Building Toy Set

Moms please help. Is there a similar safe toy out there I can buy?

Hi all. My grandmother purchased a set of toys for my kids last Christmas called Magtastik. (Preschool magnetic building system) My kids love them so I recently decided to buy more, only to find out today that every single kind and Magnetics brand (JR) have been recalled.

I was wondering if any parents know of similar toys I can buy? They are so much fun to my 4 and 2 year old.

Oh heres a link to the toys: http://www.amazon.com/Magtastik-Dream-Set-Mega-Brands/dp/B000HVRNXE
and the recall: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08223.html

There are some things here: http://www.trains4tots.com/main11set.html

HOT Building Toy Mini Pull Back Car ALL New bricks Set 8031 Nr NIB 56 pcs $4.92

Building Toy Army Antiaircraft Gun Minifigs Set 35062 NIB Free Shipping 33 PCS $5.25

Building Toy Racing Speed Car W/ Figures Blocks Set Pull back 40908 NIB 90 PCS $9.93

Building Toy Mini Spider Man Car W/ Minifigs All New Blocks Set 6004 NIB 47 PCS $5.13

Building Toy City Express Post Car Truck All New Blocks Set 6093 NIB 253 PCS $9.92

Building Toy Star Wars Air Force ALL Bricks Set 6065 NIB NR Free Shipping 129PCS $9.92

City Building Toy Police Water Force Rescue ALL Bricks Set 40225 NIB 155 Pcs $13.88

Building Toy Racing Speed Car w/ Minifigs Set 24084 NIB Free Shipping 73 PCS $4.88

Building Toy Pirates w/ Gun Fire Minifigs Set 24043 NIB Free Shipping 28 PCS $5.25

Building Toy Pirates w/ Figures Minifigs Set 24041 NIB 30 PCS $5.25

Building Toy Pirates w/ Fire Minifigs New Bricks Set 24044 NIB 45 PCS $4.99

Building Toy Spider Man ALL New Bricks Parts Set 6003 NIB Free Shipping 126+ PCS $13.55

Building Toy Freightage Truck Forktruck W/ Figures Set 040616 NIB 463 PCS $14.98

Building Toy Truck Car Figure All New Blocks Bricks Set 40802 NIB Free Shipping $6.99

Bricks Block Building Toys Minifigures 1210 Pigboat Series set – Seabed Prospect $2.75

Bricks Block Building Toys Minifigures 1208 Girls Series set – Reading Girl $0.65

1994 steel tec adjust-o-matic power wrench Building Set toy chuck bits red drill $2.99

Lots of 20 kinds Mini Sets building toys ALL New sets $15.00

Enlighten Train series: lots of five Train sets building toys all new fit RC $0.01

LEGO 7595 TOY STORY ARMY MEN ON PATROL BUILDING SET NEW $15.97

LEGO Systems KINGDOMS 7189 Mill Village Raid 663 Piece Building Toy Set Blocks $79.99

2-c 1965 Lego Sets in Box-Wheel Toys Set 605-Building Set 705 $9.99

NEW Lego Star WARS 9493 X-WING STARFIGHTER 560 PC BUILDING TOY Set Nib $38.99

Bricks Block Building Toys Minifigures 1209 Pigboat Series set – Motorboat $0.93

Lot of 20 Kinds Mini Sets Building Toys Sets 100% All New #7C $12.63

BRAND NEW LEGO Pharaoh’s Quest 7327 Scorpion Pyramid 792 Piece Building Toy Set $95.66

Lots of 20 kinds Mini sets building toys ALL New sets $25.00

NEW LEGO Ultimate Building Set 6166 ~ 405 Pieces Toys Kids Hobbies *QUICK SHIP* $46.54

NIB Best-Lock Construction Toys Fire Helicopter & Car 120-Piece Building Set $9.99

Lego Legos Castle Building 137 Blocks Brick Toy Set NEW $31.41

Building Toy Star wars Transform Air Force Set Parts Bricks 8021 NIB 246 Pcs NR $16.99

Building Toy Pirates Paridise w/ Minifigs New Bricks Set 27042 NIB 146 PCS $13.82

Building Toy Bulldozer W/ Figures Minifig All New Blocks bricks Set 40803 NIB $6.98

City Bus Heavy Weight Bus W/ Figures MInifigs Building Toy Set 30131 NIB 289 PCS $22.98

Building Toy City Churn Car Truck NIB Set 6112 Free Shipping NR $4.92

Building Toy City Bulldozer Car All Blocks Set 26073 NIB Free Shipping 97 PCS $9.92

City Building Toy Radio Control R/C Scatter Gun Car ALL New bricks Set 86002 $32.95

LEGO New NIB Building Toy Lego City Set Space Moon Buggy #3365 Mini Figs Rare $13.75

Lego Duplo farm set toy Building Block set $17.99

Bricks Block Building Toys Minifigures 1203 Space Series set – Mars Stroller $0.28

Building Blocks BRICKS Mini Figure TOY x 20 PIECES #15A BRAND NEW SET $18.45

Lots of 20 kinds Mini sets building toys ALL New sets $10.62

City Building Toy Police Bureau Car Truck Rescue Bricks Set NIB 6727 NR 511 PCS $16.99

City Power Truck Car W/ Figures MInifigs Building Toy Set 37103 NIB 409 PCS $14.98

Bricks Block Building Toys Minifigures 1201 Pirates Series set – Little Raft $0.78

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Enhance Your Child Creativity With Building Toys and Construction Sets

Whether you have a young son or daughter or you simply would like to shop for your favorite kid, there are many toys available for you to give the tot you have in mind! The question becomes, with all this variety around, you’ll often find yourself a little bit dismayed at what might be the right choice. When you are at a loss, however, you should always remember that construction toys are great when it comes to young children, for a variety of reasons. Building toys can do excellent things for the motor reflexes of a Young Boy or girl, and the child you have in mind will be happy to play with toys that will actually allow to them to build and create.

When you are looking at young child, perhaps the first thing you think of, are soft toys. While soft toys can be very comforting, building toys can help a child develop considerably faster! Many say that regardless of sex, small children instinctively gravitate towards toys that allow them to be builders and architects. One way to foster this is by purchasing a set of small wooden blocks and planks that are sized to a child’s hands. These toys, while simple, give a child a sense of control over his or her environment and can help them learn more about it as well.

Another type of building toy that you might be interested in is a classic wooden marble run. Your child will build a ramp and a slide for a marble that will then roll down. While of course you should always remember to monitor a child who is playing with a small object, this will be a great way for your child to learn about things like force and cause and effect, not to mention he or she will learn more about manipulation and how to work towards a goal. You’ll find that this will keep your tyke entertained for hours, far away from the television and DVD player!

Though you might not immediately see it, construction toys also allow children to be creative. Think about a small child building a house with you. When the house is done, you can always ask the child who he or she thinks lives there. Many parents are a little confused as to how to play with their children, especially as those children get older, and you will soon see that if you have something to work with, like building toys or construction sets, you will be able to form a rapport with them.

When you are looking for toys that will both challenge your child and enhance his or her manual dexterity, you owe it to yourself to see what you can find when it comes to construction toys. While you might not find what you are looking for right away, take a look at the innovative toys that are offered in Europe, like the KAPLA Building Planks and CLICS. Take a look around and don’t let these valuable development years pass by without comment. This is a great time to enhance your child’s reflexes, so don’t let them pass you both by!

About the Author

Marina Neiman, author and mother of two, writes for 1888Toys.com – Educational Toys Store, featuring classic wooden toys and selection of building toys or construction sets.