One of the great things about being a geek and a dad is the new justification for purchasing that being a parent gives you. Sure, my wife did not really buy that the Star Wars Bobble-Heads I bought on Woot were for the boy, but it helped me justify the purchase.
My latest interest is a new product (at least to me) from Tegu. They look to be simple wooden blocks, but they add a wonderful little secret underneath⦠magnets. This provides opportunities for some very interesting constructions.
The blocks are available in two sets and two finishes. The Original Set includes 52 blocks in four shapes. It runs $100 in natural finish, or $125 in Mahogany.
They also have a less expensive Discovery Set that contains 26 blocks in three shapes. It runs $55 in natural finish or $70 in Mahogany.
Here is a picture from their site that shows a plane using the natural and mahogany blocks together:
I have a feeling this will make it on my Sonβs Amazon wishlist for Christmas. They recommend the kit for Ages 3+, as it does contain small magnets. (via Dadlabs)
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Neat!!! I want a set. Kind of expensive though…
We had the privilege of meeting the creator and playing with the Tegu blocks. This is a toy that everyone of all ages can enjoy. They are a bit expensive, but VERY well made…blocks last for generations. It’s worth the investment!