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At its most basic level, construction is all about the act of stacking, building, and creating for the fun of it. Or out of necessity, if that’s what an ordinary builder is up to. Yet, for children and hobbyists, it’s also an exercise in learning, in logic, and sometimes, in putting those little hands to task. It’s a hobby that all parents look forward to sharing with children because it is one of the most creative, imaginative playtime activities that one can take up. Imagination is limitless, and construction toys only help to support, reinforce, and realise possibilities.
It’s also a fun task to take up outside of work for a hobbyist. Construction is an activity that can be approached in so many different ways, by so many different people. It can involve bringing together colours, ideas, to create something pleasing for a collector, a collector’s unique and personal vision come to life. Or for a group of children, toys like these can be an opportunity to create something together - a lesson in teamwork, in lending and borrowing. Or it can simply be an activity that a parent and child do together to spend some quality time.
Construction toys allow people to bring order out of chaos. Whether they’re bricks, magnetised pieces, or an assortment of colours and sizes - they all have one thing in common - bringing a vision to reality. For children and adults alike, this sense, of accomplishment is truly gratifying. It’s a hobby that encourages everyone to take part. There are no limitations with construction toys - they’re for boys, for girls, for adults of all genders, for the elderly. And it’s not just beneficial for children. These toys are just as good for the elderly too. Construction toys are designed for use by all kinds of people - artists, teachers, collectors, children.
There are so many different kinds of construction toys too - they’re not just limited to small wooden blocks anymore. For someone who is looking for something different from the typical Lego sets or Meccano sets, there’s the Magna Tiles range of magnetic construction tiles. These durable tiles are inspired by ancient pythagorean geometry and put to together a winning combination of maths, science, creativity, and imagination. They’re also carefully designed to be rigid and designed to stand the test of time - literally. They’re robust and also feature a unique “rivet” system that prevents the magnets from breaking apart from the plastic casing. These tiles are tested and checked for safety and durability. There’s also a Magna Tiles app that can be used to bring some new construction ideas to life. A set like the Magna Tiles Stardust Magnetic Construction 15 Piece Set is a great place to start when it comes to putting together a small system of construction. For someone who’s more ambitious and looking to expand on their collection, a set like the Magna Tiles Classic Magnetic Construction 32 Piece Set might be better suited.
For those who want something different from a series of bricks or tiles that can be assembled, there’s also the Sluban series of aircrafts that can be put together bit by bit before a hobbyist stands back and admires their work. These sets come together to form a full 1:44 scale aircraft - a wonderful piece to add to any collection, really! There’s the Sluban Building A-10 Attack Aircraft 1:44 Scale 701 Bricks set for those who are fans of attack aircrafts that have been known for playing a major role in all the wars that the United States has been involved with in the last few decades. Or the Sluban Building F35 Fighter Jet 1:44 Scale 705 Bricks if someone prefers a newer piece of engineering that’s only just coming into its prime. These two sets are excellent additions to any collection for children who love playing with action sets or even for collectors who are more interested in putting together display pieces.
There are so many different ways to play with these construction sets. At their core, they are simple building blocks but there’s so much more that they offer in terms of activities with other people too - they can be played with in groups or individually, indoors or outdoors. There’s something for everyone!