Playmags 150-Piece Magnetic Tiles Building Set – 3D Magnet Building Blocks, Creative Imagination, Inspirational, Educational STEM Toys for Kids with 1 Car

This is our fourth set of magnetic tiles. The first two we purchased were MagnaTiles brand (a used forty-something piece set without rivets and a new thirty-something piece set with rivets). Once I found out that there were other brands, we bought the 100 piece Picasso Tiles set (no rivets). Finally, because our four year old son literally plays with these off and on all day every day from the time he wakes up to the time he goes to bed (for about a year and a half now), we bought yet another set - this time Playmags brand (has rivets [including this info because I know some people are concerned about their kids swallowing magnets]).All I can say is that someone really dropped the ball when it comes to this toy's patent, because they are all the same - same size, same weight, same magnet-strength and quality (I had read a few reviews about the magnets repelling each other - we do not have that problem at all). The Picasso Tiles and the Plagmags are slightly more translucent. The Playmags' rivets are slightly larger than the MagnaTiles. They all work together seamlessly.I recommend this Playmags set over the other sized sets and brands because number one - your child will want as many of these as possible in order to make all the cool things they dream up. Number two - this set comes with two cars, which even if you get the 48 piece MagnaTile set with the car, it's only one car; Playmags is the only other brand that I know of that has cars (my son loves them - they even connect, train-like). Number three - the variety of shapes is unbeatable. Number four - they're less expensive while offering the largest size set I've seen.Playmags are worthy of five stars. If we ever purchase more magnetic tiles (although, hopefully this will hold him for a while), this will definitely be the brand we choose. Not to sound too cliche, but they really are fun for the whole family.

Magnatiles are THE name brand. You can count on them being the safest in terms of chemical make up (BPA free, lead free, etc...). They have rivets and not just glue to keep the magnets in.They have a wide assortment of colors, especially with various sets. They have fun pieces like doors and stairs. Their isosceles triangles actually make perfect circles, unlike many other brands.However, they are expensive. Their magnets are also smaller than some newer brands have released, including Playmags. Playmags has larger/stronger magnets, and they’re cheaper. I’m adding pics comparing the two. Playmags isosceles triangles can’t form circles, thus no pretend pizzas, cakes, pies, etc. Playmags doesn’t seem as forthright on chemical makeup.Magnatiles and Playmags are both stronger than Picasso, and have the rivets in the corner for extra durability unlike Picasso.I hear the strength of Playmags magnets is on par with Connetix. Connetix may be slightly stronger. However, Connetix isn’t flat, which makes it less ideal for play with cars/animals etc on top.Don’t go for obscure off brands when it comes to magnets for toys, as they can pose a safety hazard.Magnetic Tiles are super fun for kids. It’s the first toy that really brought out independent play at our house, and they’re so open ended. I’d suggest a minimum of 100 pieces per child.This is a cool set. Nice that it comes with an idea book. There’s also a Magnetic Tiles Ideas group on FB to get and share building ideas.

This is the 3rd set that I bought. You think that 100 would be enough, but seriously, it's so much more fun with more, and at the pricepoint, it will not break your wallet the way the name brand competitor's will. My initial impression was anything but impressed, because a couple pieces had broken magnets, cracks and they just looked scuffed. However, I can't say enough about the company's customer service. They responded promptly and sent me a replacement set. To be honest, the plastic doesn't look perfect, but the strength of these magnets are awesome. We have the "brand name" set, and these are soooo much better, and the price is half of what you pay. The clickins add to the play beyond just building. The idea book is great. Actually, the only "complaint" would be that the magnets are so strong, the little fingers get pinched sometimes, but really, I'm not complaining. If you are on the fence, definitely get them; you will not be disappointed. Again, these were my 3rd set, and possibly not the last.

Awesome little magnet toys! These are perfect for kids and grown ups and and can be used so many different ways. One of the things I looked for when I was buying these is that they have the rivets that keep the two sides together - that was important to me so the magnets were less likely to come out. It's not really a complaint, more an observation, but these aren't 100% compatible with MagnaTiles. They're just ever so slightly smaller so when you're building an epic design, the tiny mismatches begin to show. If you're just building small houses and such, it's no big deal, but the major castles and towers do take a hit for not being exactly the same.

I bought two different kinds and these are by far the favorite for everyone in the house. So much so that this is my second package purchased so that we can all play and build. My nearly 3 1/2 year old LOVES these, He builds houses for his "guys" and barns for his animals. We liked to get in on it and do some pretty cool buidlings. He has already picked up that the triangles can make squares and he loves making domes. They are really strong and sturdy so he can actually build something and then play with it unlike the other brand I purchased. Pictures are of things he has built not our 3+ story buildings.

Vibrant colors + strong magnets = hours of fun for everyone. These are one of the most played with toys in the house. They are compatible with all the other major brands for a fraction of the price. Extremely well made and easy to build with.