Magnetic tiles are one of the very few toys that genuinely earn their shelf space. A three-year-old pulls them out for a wobbly tower; the same child at seven is still there, building a castle with a working drawbridge. The 56 Piece Bright Starter Pack is where most Connetix collections begin.
Inside are 32 standard squares and three shapes of triangle in eight bright rainbow colours, evenly distributed so nobody misses out on the good ones. It's a deliberately versatile mix — enough to build houses, rockets, animals and towers straight out of the box, and exactly the right foundation to add to later.
The tiles click together with a very satisfying snap and the light comes through them beautifully. Hold one up to a sunny window and you'll lose ten minutes of your own day to it.
Why we love it
The best place to start
Squares and three triangle shapes are the workhorses of magnetic tile play. This is the pack we point people to when they're buying their first set — or their first gift for someone else's child.
Play that grows with them
The builds start flat and simple, then go 3D, then get ambitious. Because it's compatible with the whole Connetix range, the collection can grow one birthday at a time rather than all at once.
Learning that doesn't feel like learning
Magnetism, symmetry, patterns, problem-solving and a fair bit of engineering — all of it happening quietly on the lounge floor while your child thinks they're just playing.
Built safe, built to last
All Connetix tiles are made from non-toxic ABS plastic — BPA and phthalate-free, ultrasonically sealed and riveted for added safety and durability. Recommended for builders aged 3 and up.
Included
- 32 × Standard Squares
- 8 × Right Angle Triangles
- 8 × Equilateral Triangles
- 8 × Isosceles Triangles
- 1 × Inspiration Book