Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
This Christmas, I would like to introduce you to this ultimate gift for car enthusiasts and budding petrol heads! You get to build cool working engines featuring real engine roars with the authentic Haynes Build Your Own Engine sets. The models are the ultimate gifts for dads and petrol heads – ideal for the man who has it all.
Magformers have been around since 2001 and they are recognised globally as a leader in STEM toys and educational products, with learning and 3D brain development through play at its core. This year, this multiple award-winning brand was officially approved by STEM.org.
Strictly Briks Brik Tower is what your children need to provide them with endless hours of fun! Use the 10 x 10 baseplates and Stackers to create your very own tower by stacking them up! This is suitable for aged five and above.
Brik Tower contains 30 pieces of Stackers and 4 pieces of 10 by 10 inch baseplates. They are very bright and colourful pieces. What’s so great about Strictly Briks is that their large building briks are compatible with all leading brands. This is a promised guaranteed tight fit with any large size building briks.
Last month, we were so excited to introduce you to the GraviTrax Starter set from Ravensburger. This is a STEM-inspired track system that combines the classic marble run and erector set with modern twists! It allows fans to build their own superb tracks, release the gravity spheres and watch the forces of nature work to create an action-filled adventure!
Today, we are here to introduce you three of their expansion add-on packs to be used with their Starter set: Building Extension, Action Hammer and Action Magnetic Cannon. GraviTrax is suitable for ages eight years and above.
Introducing you to this outstanding interactive STEM track system from Ravensburger’s GraviTrax that is gravity defying! Now fans can use their imagination to build their own superb tracks, release the gravity spheres and watch the forces of nature work to create an action-filled adventure! This STEM system (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is an ideal set to teach children about gravity, magnetism, kinetic energy and fun. It is suitable for ages eight years and above.
Real Construction sets from Jakks Pacific are the perfect set for the beginner craftsman which comes with wood-like material allowing kids to saw, nail, screw and build new designs. Would your child like to build their very own miniature treasure chest box or a boat? If so, then this Real Construction set will make a great gift for them to start with!
The Electric Stunt Buggy from Interplay is an easy to build model car for children aged eight and above. This buggy is from the Technokit range which helps your child to practise and learn about electrical and mechanical principles.
Build your own personalised robot with the help from this Meccano MicroNoid set. Socket is a small and adorable robot that fits in your hand for you to bring out and about. He is able to dance, walk and interact! This is a great set to keep the children busy this summer holiday. There are three Meccano Maker Systems to collect: Socket, Switch and Basher.
Hexbug have a VEX Robotics range which is a brilliant set of STEM products that allows children to build cool robotics. Each kit comes with two alternate builds and each is fully functioning.
Today, I am showing you this sophisticated Hexcalator Ball Machine which was inspired by cutting edge medical devices and uses a hand crank to power 3 hexagonal indexing wheels to transport balls uphill where they are released onto the return ramp.
Want to build this awesome Star Wars mini AT-AT or mini Millennium Falcon model with your father this Father’s day? Then read on! These two amazing construction books are published by Egmont and are available to buy in good book stores and on Amazon (Battle Station or Smuggler’s Starship).
This Meccano Monster 1200 S is from the construction range launched by Ducati and Meccano dedicated to the iconic Ducati bikes. This series created by Meccano which presents suspension with a coil spring, multi-piece wheels and a real steering column for an authentic riding experience on a small scale.
Recently, we came across these unique Bizzy Bitz toys. They have a range of building sets for children aged 3 onwards. It was invented by Mr Alta and Mrs Rachel Fogel who have both been working with children for over 25 years. Having observed children of various ages and abilities playing with the various construction toys and based on this research, they invented a universal, totally innovative ball and socket style system, which they named Bizzy Bitz.
Building and constructing are one of my son’s favourite pastimes. If he is not virtually building in Minecraft, then he is building houses out of his other construction toys. I believe by giving him the right toys will help to nurture him his imaginationand creativity.
Recently, I got in touch with the Anker group who are the designers and suppliers of kids activity brand – Kids Create. Their products are relatively new but they can be found in national retailers, independents and web-based companies.
Want to build your own American-style racing truck with electric motor without using glue or making a mess? Interplay have this brilliant Technokits Racing Truck that has it all! This kit is suitable for ages 8 years old and above. My 7 year old son is slightly young but with adult help, he did it in no time!
Recently through Toyella, a multi-award winning toy retailer, I found these fascinating magnetic wooden blocks called Tegu. Both my children are fascinated with constructing things and making different type of models so this is really ideal for them. Tegu is taking constructing traditional buildings to a new level of fun and excitement! With its embedded invisible magnets inside the hardwood blocks, building can be so engaging and delightful.
