Building Toys for Kids come in all shapes and sizes, but there are still only three major types of building toys that we recommend to parents or grandparents who are buying toys for kids. Each type has its own pros and cons, and while they all get the job done, you need to know what you’re looking for in a building toy before you head out to the store. To help you find the right toy, here’s an overview of what each type of toy has to offer!

Construction Sets

Lego is a Danish company founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. In Lego's early years, it primarily produced wooden toys like dolls and cars, but eventually made its transition to plastic after an unsuccessful attempt to produce vacuum tubes from plastic as well as other household items from plastic.

Model Kits

A model kit is Building Toys for Kids, a scaled-down version of an object or structure that you can assemble and take apart. These kits are often models of buildings, airplanes, cars, ships, and more! Once you're done with a kit, it's fun to compare your finished model to the original object or structure. You can also explore other examples online and build them too!

Wooden Blocks

There are a variety of wooden blocks that you can buy, and as long as they are all the same size, you can create any structure imaginable. From towers to bridges to pyramids, what you build is limited only by your imagination. It's also easy to switch up your building game with different shapes and colors. And if that isn't enough, there are even magnetic blocks that allow you to build without having to use any tools at all!

Lincoln Logs

Anyone who has ever had a set of Lincoln Logs knows how fun they are to play with. So many possibilities, so little time! But what most people don't know is that there are actually different types of Lincoln Logs. Some are easier than others to build, some offer more opportunities for creativity, and some are just plain silly. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy toy or something more challenging, we have the type of building toy you're looking for!

K'Nex

Rivaling Lego's hold on the market, Magnatiles offers a softer and more varied type of Building Toys for Kids that inspires creativity. Unlike Lego's uniform bricks, Magnatiles are made up of shapes like pyramids, cubes, triangles and spheres. This variety allows kids to create structures that are more three-dimensional than their Lego counterparts. With over 300 pieces in each set, these blocks offer hours of open-ended fun as children use their imaginations to build anything they can imagine!

Magnatiles

- They're magnetic so they stick together easily.

- There are 2,160 pieces per set which allows plenty of options when designing your project.

- They work with any other type of building block too so kids can design using different shapes, sizes and colors.

- The product is made from eco-friendly ABS plastic so it's safe to leave around without any worries that it will break or shatter in your child's hands.