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Bloco, Dragons & Reptiles

Bloco, Dragons & Reptiles

Spring 2005 Toys
Ages: 5 & Up
Manufacturer: Alary Games, Inc.
Price: $27.95
Review:
The package containing this toy was delivered one morning before Peter went to school. He was immediately interested in the product because of the pictures of dragons and other critters on the box. He thoroughly enjoyed punching out the shapes from the colored sheets of 1/2 inch thick high-density foam. Then he set to work making the crocodile on the sheet of instructions. He was so absorbed in the activity, I allowed him to miss the bus, and I took him to school instead. He loved sharing his creation with his class that day.

The foam pieces have holes and notches that easily accommodate the simple rubber connectors. Illustrations on the box show another eight examples of what can be produced with the hundreds of foam pieces and 48 connectors. The connectors (although we'd like to have had more included) have a non-skid finish and attached pieces can be oriented at different angles so impressive three-dimensional creatures like dragons or crocodiles hold together securely.

Don and Ellie Homce   ©2005 Parents' Choice
Don and Ellie Homce, parents of two sons, are science professionals. Don’s interest in "all things mechanical" and Ellie’s in art, geology and chemistry make them skillful Cub Scout leaders.
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