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Assorted building pieces in various shapes and sizes, not just plain cubes. The mix is what makes it useful for free building - kids aren't stuck repeating the same structure because all the pieces look the same. The listing doesn't break down the exact shapes, but multi-coloured and varied is the short answer.
Similar concept, different product. The Jumblocks are specifically jumbo-sized blocks designed for very young toddlers who need big, chunky pieces. The 5235 playset has a wider variety of shapes and is more about open-ended building. Worth looking at both if you're unsure - they sit at different price points too.
Yes. Designed for 18 months and above, so the pieces are sized with that age group in mind - no small parts, smooth edges throughout. That said, keeping an eye on younger toddlers during play is always a good idea regardless of what toy they're using.
A 3-year-old will build more deliberately with it, which actually makes it more interesting at that age than at 18 months. The open-ended nature means older toddlers create more complex structures rather than just stacking and knocking down. Probably gets the most use between ages 2 and 4.
Comes in a compact storage box, which is how you'd store it between play sessions. Not a fancy container - just a straightforward box. Does the job, though pieces tend to migrate out of it fairly fast once kids get going.
At Toyzoona, priced at KES 2,250. Same-day delivery within Nairobi, or pick it up from Two Rivers Mall on Limuru Road, Runda Mall on Kiambu Road, or Broadwalk Mall on Ojijo Road. M-Pesa and cash on delivery both accepted at checkout.