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Check out our suggestions for great toys and products for preschoolers 3-5 years old and younger kids 5-8 years old.

Children's building blocks?

AvaLoves View Member Profile	16/02/2012, 12:38 PM Post #1
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Hi everyone! I'd like to buy some building blocks for my DS (7yo) that aren't Lego? I'm in the New England area of NSW so I need someone who stocks locally. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

qak View Member Profile	16/02/2012, 01:01 PM Post #2
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The only other buidling blocks I have seen are targeted at younger age groups say age 2. Why not lego? This post has been edited by qak: 16/02/2012, 01:01 PM

Amelia_Marie View Member Profile	16/02/2012, 04:20 PM Post #3
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Hi AvaLoves, I've got a couple of sets of the COGO blocks - they're similar to Lego (actually I think they're compatible with Lego - don't know if that's going to be a problem if you don't want Lego) and they come in sets that allow you to build specific things like racing cars and helicopters. Both my son and daughter like them. I don't know if anyone sells them in New England, but I bought mine online from this company in Queensland and they shipped to me: http://basementbargains.com.au/childrens-t...building-blocks Hope that helps.

Ben_13 View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 12:23 PM Post #4
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If you mean building blocks that clip together you could try Mega Blocks which are another alternative to Lego, you can get them online (http://www.mytoyworld.com.au/mega-bloks-c-1_289.html). There are some sets that are just a big box of blocks. Hasbro has also recently released a range called Kre-o, these are available everywhere but have recieed a luke warm response. This post has been edited by Ben_13: 26/04/2012, 12:23 PM

countrymel View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 12:35 PM Post #5
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Check these out! Unfortunately they haven't put them on their website yet - but it sounds as though it is only a matter of time. Have a look around the site - it looks marvellous.

belinda1976 View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 12:45 PM Post #6
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Do they specifically have to be blocks or do you want something that just clips together. You could try Magnetix or Zoobs.

libbylu View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 12:45 PM Post #7
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The 'Trio' block system from Fischer Price is a bit easier than Lego, but more challenging than Megablocks or Duplo. Problem is that it doesn't seem to be stocked that much in shops anymore - not sure if they are phasing it out? In any case, DS has lots as does his cousin and they love it and play with it heaps. It is good from 3 to 4 years plus and you can do lots of things with it. You can certainly still buy it online. http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=900...nd_triobuilding This post has been edited by libbylu: 26/04/2012, 12:46 PM

Escapin View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 12:51 PM Post #8
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Why don't you want Lego?

mum mum mum View Member Profile	26/04/2012, 05:22 PM Post #9
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QUOTE (belinda1976 @ 26/04/2012, 12:45 PM) Zoobs +1 Aldi currently have the Traveler 40 for only $12.99 so I bought a few for gifts http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/67893

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