Page 20 - Toy & Hobbby Retailer Magazine Nov-Dec 2018

CATEGORY ROUND UP
CONSTRUCTION
Build it up
Studies have shown that construction toys help
to develop children’s spacial intelligence, creativity and problem solving skills. Toy & Hobby Retailer rounds up the latest in the category.
PORTABLE PLAY
Take playtime with you everywhere you go! Wherever your busy little builder goes, take the fun along with this colourful, wheeled Take Along Builder! Roll to the next discovery when you pull the case by
its easy-to-grip handle. Open it up to reveal a set of 15 building blocks and a rolling wheelbase for building rolling creations! Take the removable building plate off the front and place it inside the case, then use it as a base for easy, mess-free stacking. When it’s time to go, store everything back inside, and roll away to your next adventure! The Take Along Builder provides hands-on play for early childhood development and can be combined with other preschool toys to build and rebuild again and again! Ideal for little ones aged one to five.
Enquiries: Mattel
T: 03 9425 5275
E: Natalia.rodrigues@mattel.com
BIG-BRAND BUILD
The Lego Duplo Steam Train features; an easy ‘push and go’ motor; action bricks to give the train instructions; a station; coal tipper; two Duplo figures; and, an animal figure. Suitable for little hands, the Duplo Steam Train is best matched with those aged two to five years.
Kids can control the smooth-riding, motorised Lego City Passenger Train with the 10-speed Bluetooth remote control. The set also comes with; two cars; a circular track;
a buildable platform and signal; and, four minifigures. The Passenger Train will prove most enjoyable for those aged six to 12 years.
Make a splash at the Lego Friends Heartlake City Resort. The set includes; a hotel with two bedrooms; monorail; water park with two slides; and, a beach area with water scooter and parasailer. The Heartlake City Resort is perfect for those aged between seven and 12 years old.
Enquiries: Lego
T: 02 9428 9666
W: www.lego.com/en-au/
MAGICAL MAGNETS
Magnetic forces and geometric shapes combine to create the Geomag Panels range. Geomag magnetic kits are the perfect way for kids to express their creativity – there is virtually no limit to the creations. Geomag opens the door for all children to explore science, creativity, and engineering.
Geomag Mechanics Gravity harnesses the invisible forces of magnetism and gravity! The spheres inside the circuit are set in motion by an innovative magnetic cannon that uses the force of attraction to accelerate the magnet. The new construction system is based on an innovative ‘gravity motor’ which uses the weight of the Geomag spheres to kickstart the mechanisms and movements of the Geomag structures.
Magicube Free Building allows you to let your creativity flow freely. Build incredible constructions and push your creativity further! Geomag has reinvented classic building with the Magicube game and
has made it incredibly fun and most
of all, magical!
Enquiries: AKM Toys
T: 02 4340 2833
E: sales@akmtoys.com.au
20 TOY & HOBBY RETAILER NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018