The Best Building Toys with Parents Magazine

Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off some of the best toys for budding architects and engineers. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

MAGFORMERS BACKYARD ADVENTURE 61PC

Build magnetic houses and a playground using geometric shapes that contain magnets that never reject each other. The set also includes characters, playground accessories, and a light-up fireplace. Build magnetic houses and a playground using geometric shapes that contain magnets that never reject each other. The set also includes characters, playground accessories, and a light-up…

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MSRP:
$69.99

Age:
3+

Manufacturer:
MAGFORMERS

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SNAP SHIPS GLADIUS AC-75 DROP SHIP

Build to battle with the largest and most heavily armed Snap Ship. Follow the instructions to create two different crafts using 124 interchangeable pieces, including an action-ready UJU piece. Includes two pilot figures. Build to battle with the largest and most heavily armed Snap Ship. Follow the instructions to create two different crafts using 124…

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MSRP:
$39.99

Age:
8+

Manufacturer:
PLAYMONSTER

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LEGO DOTS MEGA BRACELET PACK

Kids can customize friendship bracelets using the five adjustable bands and 295 assorted tiles. Includes a sorting tray with dividers. Make, wear, and share with this easy, creative craft project.

Product Facts

MSRP:
$24.99; $29.99 CAD

Age:
6+

Manufacturer:
THE LEGO GROUP

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.