Changeful Magnetic Puzzle, By PlayMe Toys - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Magnetic pieces in wooden travel case 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  3 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Young kids that enjoy magnetic + building toys 

 PlayMe Toys has a playful magnetic set called “Changeful Magnetic Puzzle”. We love everything about it - the design, the open-ended play, the creative potential. Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing it for a review. 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 42 Magnetic Pieces + White Board - The set comes with 42 colourful geometric pieces - rectangles of different forms and sizes, circles (full, half, quarter), triangles, squares, and half “donut”. Each of the geometric pieces is magnetised, and can be arranged and attached to the white board to form patterns, 2D images, or anything random. I love that the case includes two separate boards - one is an empty white board for our little artists to create their magnetic masterpiece, another side is printed with images of the 42 magnetic pieces which makes packing up really quick and easy. The design is sleek, functional, and I love how neat and organised it looks. 

(2) Idea Booklets - The set includes two double-sided “leaflet cards” that can be opened up like some cute brochures. The first “booklet” consists of 12 suggested ideas in 2D graphics (eg a dog with a curvy tilted tail, a girl in red shoes, a yacht with triangular sail etc). The second set contains 12 factional concepts (eg 3 slim rectangles can be grouped into a single square, two right angle triangles can be placed diagonally to each other to form another square). We can “match” the shapes, or allow our imagination to run wild and go wacky, or play a guessing game like what my four-year-old loves to do. This is a beautiful toy for colours recognition, shape-learning, pairing and positioning, matching the pictures, and getting familiar with mathematics concepts such as division and factions. 

(3) Smart Features - I love the smart design of the travelling case - magnetic “closures” (that keeps the two boards securely “locked-up” when being closed together), classic steel hinges, wooden toggle with roped loop to fasten the case, wooden case completes with an elegant handle. This is a mess-free, travel-easy, and solid toy. 

(4) Safety Compliance - PlayMe Toys are made in Taiwan. The products are in compliant with international safety test standards (such as EN71 and ASTM). 

Simple love it! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://playmetoys.com/products-single-item.php?p=77 (Website) 

http://www.dbzonline.com.au/public/home.ehtml (Wholesale, Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

TomTecT 190, By TomTecT - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Wooden construction toys with smart hinges 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  5 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Kids that enjoy building and constructing! 

TomTecT was created by the designer of KAPLA. But, TomTecT is Not KAPLA. You need to approach this novel building set with a fresh new mind, throw away the perception of “this is going to be an enhanced version of KAPLA” - out of window and smash it to the ground (it’s Not KAPLA!). Thank you KAPLA Australia for providing us this TomTecT 190 set - we LOVE this amazing new building concept! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) Building Toys With Smartly-Designed Hinges - KAPLA uses the idea of weight distribution and balance to build up marvellous structures without the use of glue, screws, or any form of connectors. Its limitations? You can’t held a KAPLA model in your hands like a portable toy, and KAPLA structure can’t be constructed against the rule of gravity (for example, a plank can’t “hang” facing downwards in mid-air). What KAPLA can’t do, TomTecT does it elegantly with cleverly-designed hinges. Included in this set are 30 small hinges, 30 large hinges, and 40 double hinges. TomTecT clips allow structures to go wacky. We can link and join up the planks, create a Ferris wheel with spin-able multi-directional wheel; a giraffe with slim, vertical long neck that changes angles with a push; helicopter with rotatable rotor blades; and animals that have flexible tails and moveable limbs. The design is intelligent, encourages versatile and open-ended play. We love the instructions booklet that provides inspiring building ideas and basic techniques on how to use the assortment of hinge clamps. 

(2) Wooden Planks With 6 Lengths - Whilst KAPLA is known for its identical planks of same ratio and size, this TomTecT set spices up the building concept with 90 planks of 6 different lengths. The multi-length feature gives TomTecT models a cool potential, from structures with changing dimensions to complex skeletal shapes. TomTecT panels are thinner and lighter in weight compared to KAPLA (note: they are not compatible with each other). TomTecT is an innovative building idea of a different nature. 

(3) Sustainable Material - TomTecT is made of pine wood from sustainably managed pine forests in the Landes region of western France. It is beautifully crafted, smoothly done, and works beautifully with the hinges. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://kaplaaustralia.com/products/tomtect-190 (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

TumbleMaze, By Blue Orange - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Logic puzzle with marble run concept 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  8 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Older kids and adults who enjoy logic puzzles with an action element 

Blue Orange is one of my few favourite brands for board games and all things fun. Leisure Learning sent us the TumbleMaze for review recently, and I must say, we are very impressed with this smartly-designed logic game. 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Marble Run + Logic Puzzle - This game incorporates marble run, gravity, chain reaction, and logic puzzle into one!  Included within are a transparent maze board (that can be set up slightly slanted), 21 “walls” with 3 different lengths (that serve as “ramps” to guide the marble run), 5 steel balls, 40 challenge sheets, 3 blank challenge sheets, and illustrated rules. To play this game, pick a challenge sheet and slide it under the slanted plane; Next, set up the walls and the starting position of the balls to match the illustrated card. Now, exercise your brain and figure out where to add the indicated wall piece(s) to change the trajectory of the balls. Finally, release the balls and check if they reach the targeted end positions. We love a thrilling ball run and watch how the invisible forces of physics create series of movement. I love how each challenge is completed with a cool action element! 

(2) Different Difficulty Levels - The difficulty level of the challenges increases progressively, which is an excellent way for us to learn and discover new techniques at each stage. Some challenges are pretty straightforward - add a wall and adjust the direction. Some play around with the theory of “chain effect” - for example, hit a ball against a specific wall and triggers the movement of another ball; some require us to “block off” and capture a ball using multiple walls. The solution is at the reverse side of the card. The game makes sense to young kids, but is also tricky enough for older players. 

(3) Clever Design Features - I love the few thoughtful and clever features. I like the fact that we can insert the challenge sheets beneath the transparent peg board for easy set-up. I love that the balls can be released with the push of lever, and I love the 3 empty “make your own” challenge sheets for those who desire to invent your own puzzles! The plastic components are of decent quality and reasonably durable. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.leisurelearning.com.au/tumble-maze (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

Balloon Colour Sorter - Rainbow Bright, By Jellystone Designs - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Wooden board with silicone puzzle pieces 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  9 month-old ++   

Who would love this: Young kids that love rainbow & sensory/ playdough activities  

I love toys that can be used in multiple creative ways. Jellystone Designs has a range of originally-designed silicone range that fits this criteria perfectly. I’m grateful for the chance to review this “Balloon Colour Sorter - Rainbow Bright” - another sensory play item with lots of fun and BIG potential! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) Vibrantly Colourful Balloons Puzzle - This toy has the loveliest graphic design that touches the nostalgic sentiment of the parents and captures the hearts of the kids. On the wooden base, there is an adorable baby elephant (that reminds me of Dumbo from Disney but minus the enormous ears) with soft shade of grey and a little hint of sweet pink on its ears, cheeks and toes. Held and entangled tightly around the trunk is a bunch of 7 balloons in vibrant rainbow colour hue - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. (If you prefer something of a gentler shade, Jellystone Designs also has a “Rainbow Pastel” version with “sweet baby colours”). Each of the balloon has a removable silicone piece (with corresponding colours as the balloons illustrations). I love the chunky, ergonomically-designed gripper on these silicone tops - it’s fun for kids to train up their pincer grasp skill whilst doing colour-matching activity. Super cute! 

(2) Textural Design - The silicone pieces have textural footprints on the base - some looks like prints left behind by kittens, some are probably traces of little goslings. The footprints come in pairs; either in 4, 6 or 8 marks. They can be used in any sensory, messy or playdough activities! We used it with the gorgeously scented Play Sense dough from the The Kid Cave - the stamps made such a lovely collection of “footprints” cookies that we can’t wait to “bake” in our pretend oven. 

(3) Wooden Base - I love the wooden, sturdy puzzle base made of FSC responsibly sourced basswood. There is also a cotton tote bag included for easy storage! 

(4) FDA Approved Silicone - The product is made of child-friendly, FDA approved silicone. They are safe and toxic-free material. The silicone tops are chewable, and can be cleaned using a steriliser, placed in a dishwasher or washed with warm soapy water. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://jellystonedesigns.com.au/collections/play/products/balloon-colour-sorter

Enjoy the video! 

Sight Words Level Two, By Colourful Learning Toy Store - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Sight words learning kit 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  4 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Parents who are searching for a simple and outcome-focused words-learning kit 

We started using Sight Words Level One from Colourful Learning Toy Store over a year ago (I wrote a review on that last year). At that time, our boy disliked reading independently and found the activity daunting in general. How time has changed! These days, reading is a joy. The boy has since moved on to “Sight Words Level Two” and completed the additional 100 words! We would love to share about this learning material with you today. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Worksheets + Flash Cards - I love that we get to set our own learning pace based on progress. The set comes with 10 worksheets/ sight word boards, 200 flash cards, a progress chart, and a marker pen. Nothing too fancy, no electronic device is required. Just a simple, outcome-focused learning resource to help kids get familiar with “sight words”. Similar to “Level One” set (which introduced kids to the first 100 most-frequently used sight words in the English language), the “Level Two” set focuses on the next 100 popular sight words, grouped in 10 words each and printed on 10 individual boards (in 10 different colours). It includes easy words such as “OK”, “by”, “boy”, “food”, “why”, “new”; and the slightly longer words such as “suddenly”, “something”, “everyone”, “another”, and (our favourite) “birthday”. The words are large in size, printed in lower-case, in universal form, and are easy to read. The worksheets are perfect to be pasted on wall for daily revision. 

(2) Learn Through Games - I love how “Sight Words” encourages us to learn through play! The 200 flash cards (2 x 100 sight words) can be used in various suggested games: we can play Bingo with them (using the Sight Word Boards as Bingo boards), play a classic memory game (matching a pair), do a spelling challenge (with 3-seconds memory rule), or “Beat the Clock” and test out how many words a kid can read within a set-time. Our favourite is “Make a Sentence” game using a few flash cards at once! It was real fun!

(3) Reusable + Wipeable Worksheets - I love that it comes with a marker pen, and the worksheets are wipeable/ reusable - which is pretty awesome for repeated tracing and writing practice. 

(4) Organised Storage Box - I love the sturdy storage box that keeps everything neat and organised. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.colourfullearning.com.au/collections/our-best-selling-products/products/sight-words-level-two (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

Rotating Disc Fidget Spinner, By Tastic Toys - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Fidget toy 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  3 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Fidget toy lovers & collectors / anyone who loves a unique brainteaser 

I had never seen nor played with a Rotating Disc Fidget Spinner in my life, so I’m truly grateful to Tastic Toys for agreeing to send us one for review. I’m still in the midst of mastering the techniques and figuring out the magic behind this bewildering puzzle. But as of now, I’m hopelessly addicted to this smart and spin-able fidget toy! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Fidget Toy + Brainteaser - I love the exciting design of this easily-manageable, double-sided turntable puzzle. Both the front and rear discs have 5 slots separately, with each slot being able to contain up to 3 beads. The aim is to scramble, align, and swap the coloured beads from front to back, and vice versa, in order to “restore” them into the original arrangement according to their corresponding colours (e.g. 3 beads of similar colours in each of the slot frame). They are a total of 29 magic beans in 5 colours to be moved around and re-arranged (6 blue, 6 purple, 6 green, 6 red, 5 pink). With the constantly changing two-sided configurations, this is undoubtedly a challenging puzzle that can keep both adults and kids engaged for hours. I love that it encourages logical thinking, trains up hand-coordination, and educates kids on colour recognition and matching. The boy gets really proud every time when he manages to place 3 beads of the same colour in a row, and he finds the “back-to-back” challenge kind-of cool. 

(2) It Spins! - The super-fast 360 degree spinning motion is really fascinating to watch. Just like a usual fidget spinner, the rotating discs are held together with a central axle, with weight distributed equally from the centre. When we give the two discs a slight push, they rotate with great inertia and impressive speed for quite many seconds with an audible beads-moving sound. There is an unspeakable calming effect produced by this rotational movement. I love how this smart gadget combines a magic bean puzzle and a fidget spinner into one trending toy. 

(3) Soft Lovely Colours - I love the soft pastel colour of the discs. I have a sweet salmon pink spinner, and Tastic Toys also offers a sky-blue option of this awesome toy. 

Thank you Tastic Toys.au for another great recommendation!

[The review was first written and published in Instagram on 22 November 2021] 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Enjoy the video! 

Play Sense Fizzy Sand - Violet, By The Kid Cave - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Fizzy sand for sensory play 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  3 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Kids that love science experiment / messy play/ imaginative or pretend cooking etc. 

The Kid Cave has a range of lovingly-crafted sensory play products that we truly love. Recently, we received this “Play Sense Fizzy Sand - Violet” for a review, and I can’t express how grateful I’m for the chance to test out such beautiful and exciting creation! 🙏

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) Versatile - So Many Ways To Play! - We love open-ended play with no rules and no intended outcome. This fizzy sand is smooth and crumbly, but it is also “solid” enough to mould into simple shapes and models. Oh, and did I mention that it is also gorgeously scented with a sweet calming aroma? The sand is soft and squishy to touch with a light texture. This is a great item to be incorporated into all sorts of imaginative play settings for versatile uses! I also love the very cooling steel blue shade of the sand that reminds me of the colour of an opaque glass sculpture. We poured them into a tray, decorated them with clay donuts and glittery gems; we scooped them into individual coconut bowl, all ready to create our ultimate bubbly healing potion. I can imagine using this fizzy sand as a setting for sensory exploration, small world creation, pretend bake experience, mud kitchen ingredients, sand cakes making, and many more! I love the generous 400g bag - there is so much we can do with this all-purpose fizzy sand! 

(2) Add Vinegar And Watch The Magic Happens - When the kids are ready for a little magic, bring out the dropper bottle with vinegar, and watch the fizzy sand “explodes” and overflows with lava-like bubbly reaction! The kids were thrilled with that unexpected science experiment when we squeezed in generous drops of apple cider vinegar from the pantry; they love watching the sand fizzing and bubbling up, like a DIY wizard potion from Harry Potter films. I am not a fan of cleaning-up, hence I’m delighted with how easy it was to wash away the wet powdery sand without any great hassle.

(3) Includes Wooden Spoon + Dropper Bottle - The fizzy sand package comes with a tiny wooden spoon, and a squeezable dropper bottle for the vinegar magic. These are some awesome accessories! 

(4) Australian Made With Non-Toxic Ingredients - The Play Sense range is handmade in Geelong, using non toxic food-grade ingredients, and lightly scented with non-toxic oils. 

Simply enchanting! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.thekidcave.com.au/collections/play-sense-by-the-kid-cave/products/play-sense-fizzy-sand-violet

Enjoy the video! 

Magnetic Match Rings, By Popular Playthings - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Matching game with magnetic rings 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  4 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Parents who are looking a fun way to help young kids to understand rules of magnetism

We love magnetic toys and always find ourselves attracted to them (no pun intended) 😆. If you are looking for an educational game that demonstrates magnetic rules in an engaging way, then you should check out this Magnetic Match Rings from Popular Playthings that we discovered in our local toy library (which you can also purchase from The Kid Cave if you would love to keep one at home!). 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) Learn About Magnet Through Play - I have seen many toys that use magnetic attraction as the key principle to connect and build, but I have not tested many that explore how magnetic repulsion works. This game demonstrates the marvel of magnetism in a visually fun way! The set includes 40 challenge cards, 10 magnetic rings (3 blue, 3 red, 2 yellow, 2 green), and a magnetic stand. The objective is to arrange the coloured rings in the sequence and pattern, matching the illustrations on the challenge cards. The twist is: some of the rings connect and stacked on top of each other. Some, however, have gaps between them, with the upper ring “floating” in the middle of the stick (in a seemingly anti-gravity way). The “secret”, of course, is the magnet hidden within the rings. Each magnetic ring has a positive and negative sides. Rings that attract (positive to negative) will snap together. Rings that repel (i.e two of the same sides) will ”float” and create a space in between them. I love how kids get to learn about the “invisible” magnetic rules in a visibly clear manner through games. 

(2) Simple To Learn - The challenges are perfect for young little kids - they are simple to learn, easy to handle, gender neutral, and makes sense to even my young three-year-old! This is a nice teaching tool and basic science experiment that doesn’t feel intimidating. There are not many games that I can get my 2 kids (3 and 6 year-old) to work collaboratively together; this game is a rare one that targets the right age group. 

(3) Light & Compact - I love that this game is light, compact, and easily portable. The stacking stick can be removed from the base. I also love the thoughtful base design with a slot to display the selected challenge card for ease of comparison. 

Where to buy this: 

The Kid Cave (Australia) 

Leisure Learning (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

Creagami - Penguin Origami Kit, By CreativaMente - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Modular origami craft set with step-by-step instructions 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  7 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Origami & craft fans, and any newbies who would love to explore a new form of paper-folding craft! 

Few months back, we made a ladybug using the Japanese-style modular folding technique. We decided to elevate the challenge this time by testing out a “medium level” Creagami - Penguin Origami Kit from CreativaMente , and we are SO THRILLED with the result! Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy for review! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Penguin Made With 463 Modular Units - Modular origami is MAGICAL, a pure mastery of art. It’s repetitive but sophisticated, paper engineering in its finest form. The set includes sheets (black, white and yellow) with perforated lines that can be separated into individual pieces and easily folded into modular units. The previous Ladybug set that we made needed 113 units. This penguin set? A total of 463 units! But the GREAT thing is, each unit needs only few quick folds, and each took us around 3 seconds (or less) to complete once we get used to the repetitive steps! You can learn the steps from the included illustrated guide, or from the YouTube video. 

(2) Step-By-Step Video Guide - Once the individuals units are done, the REAL FUN begins! First, scan the QR Code which will lead you to the step-by-step YouTube video for the assembly process. It’s good to first learn up the basic “types of joints” from the illustrated guide before starting the combining process. Our six-year-old had great fun exploring the different insert techniques (normal, inverted, insert, empty pocket, double tip etc). I’m impressed with the beauty of each layer of this integrated model. The ladybug took us around 1 and half hour to complete. This heart-meltingly adorable penguin took us slightly more than 5 hours (but it was all worth it!). No glue is required for this craft, so if you make a mistake, just remove the units from the slots and start again! 

(3) Premium Quality Product - The interlocking technique gives a certain tension and sturdiness to the model, and I thoroughly enjoyed moulding the penguin (with a little pressing here and there) while doing the slotting. The product is made in Italy, and is nicely packaged in a cardboard box. The craft papers has a nice touch of premium “silkiness”, and love how the material gives a glossy appearance to the finished model. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.thetherapystore.com.au/product/creagami-medium/ (Australia) 

Check out my other review on the Creagami range: 

• Creagami - Ladybug Origami Kit, By CreativaMente 

Enjoy the video! 

Grizzly Gears, by SmartGames - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          1-player brain teaser / logic puzzle 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  7 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Any logic puzzle / brainteaser / solo game lovers, especially those that love unique components with exciting theme! 

SmartGames has an incredible range of innovative brainteasers. I have tested out a few packing puzzles, matching /connecting /sliding challenges, and deduction range, BUT I have never seen one that rotates and twists! We are in love with this “Grizzly Gears” game. Thank you Leisure Learning for providing another fantastic set! 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Puzzle Pieces That Rotate & Twist - The set comes with a game board with 6 figures/ objects at the edges, 9 rotating tree pieces, 6 pieces with characters, and a booklet with 80 challenges and solutions. First, set up the tree and figurines pieces at the right position and orientation as indicated in the selected challenge; next, rotate the circular tree pieces to move the character, from one disc to the other, until each of the characters reach their respective end positions. I find the twisting mechanism intriguing and such a refreshing idea! 

(2) Forest Theme With Characters - We love how SmartGames incorporates exciting theme in the cleverest way into its puzzles through visually-appealing components. In “Grizzly Gears”, the characters are “lost in the woods”. Our job is to send them to the right place using the mechanical movement of the spinning discs (the pine trees serve as the “axles”). The girl needs to return to her camping tent, beaver to its family in the water, lumberjack with an axe back to the pile of logs, the fawn to daddy deer, baby bear to mama bear, and white rabbit to white rabbit. But beware! Apart from baby bear, none of the other figurines is allowed to be moved in front of mama bear (or it would get “stuck” and sunk into the deeper drain). The idea “makes good sense”, and I love that even the title of the game has a cute pun! 

(3) 80 Challenges In Different Difficulty Levels - The 80 challenges are grouped in different progressive levels of difficulty. There were a lots of trial-and-error before we sort-of figured out some of the sequential logic (e.g. which piece needs to be rotated to which direction to “free up” a space for another disc to spin). This puzzle is fun for kids, and addictive for adults! 

(4) Good Components - The components are adorable and sturdy, and I love the iconic pine trees (made of thermoplastic rubber) which has a nice texture to touch.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.leisurelearning.com.au/grizzly-gears (Australia) 

https://www.thecoffeeapple.com.au/products/grizzly-gears-brain-teaser (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

The Genius Square, By The Happy Puzzle Company - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Logic puzzle for 1 or 2 players  

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  6 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Kids and adults that enjoy solving brainteasers / logic puzzle games 

Say YES to the JOY of packing puzzles! We love this timeless classic. Set the pre-conditions, use best endeavour to fit all pieces into a tray, test out different configurations, search for that “true” solution (but don’t despair if you end up with that impossible last piece that refuses to squeeze into remaining space! 🤣). “The Genius Square” from The Happy Puzzle Company is our family’s latest favourite - thank you The Kid Cave for this spectacular game! 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Massive Challenge Combinations Using 7 Dice - How does a game with 62,208 number of challenges sound? Believe it or not, that’s what you get with “The Genius Square”! Comes with 7 dice, 2 grid boards in 6x6, 7 round “blockers”, and 9 coloured polyomino pieces. First, roll the 7 dice which would give you the grid references (A-F & 1-6) to position the cylindrical markers; next, fit the 9 puzzle pieces into the remaining spaces on the board. We are amazed by the ingenuity: there is apparently a guaranteed of at least one (or a few) solution for each set-up combinations, which makes this game super addictive (you can never predict which challenges are coming-up next until the dice are rolled). 

(2) 2 Puzzle Boards Included - The best part? The game comes with 2 boards for 2 players, meaning, we can solve the puzzle simultaneously with the kid (instead of just staring and restraining yourself from interfering with another’s game!). This is a game of skill (with a mix of luck); sometimes a misjudged of placement would cost you a game, and don’t be surprised when your kids can do better than you in this fast and frenzy game! This is a competitive 2-player game, but you can also do it solo. 

(3) Good Components - The components are reasonably decent. The plastic board has grooves that can hold the pieces in place and prevent them from slipping around. The wooden polyomino pieces are chunky, brightly painted, and look durable. But if I can improve one thing, I wish the storage box were a little more compact. 

(4) Quick & Fast-Paced - I love that this is a light-and-easy, fast-paced game! Each game takes around a minute (or a few minutes when you get a really challenging one). This is an awesome game for any occasion, at any time. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.thekidcave.com.au/

Enjoy the video! 

KAPLA Book and Colours Set: Green + Yellow, By KAPLA - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Wooden construction planks 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  2 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Kids and adults with BIG imagination and LOVE for building 

If you have been following my reviews for a while, you probably have seen my posts about KAPLA - a construction set consisting of wooden planks, all precisely crafted in the ratio of 15:3:1. We love the natural timber and minimalistic design. But I also love the occasional pop of colours that accentuates the aesthetic expression of the structures. Today, I’m going to share about “KAPLA Book and Colours Set: Green + Yellow”, kindly gifted by Kapla (Australia) . 

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) 40 Coloured Planks (Green + Yellow) - KAPLA is engaging and holds the curiosity of kids as young as two. It also mesmerises the community of KAPLA builders worldwide with its unlimited potential and incredulous wonder! We love to test out the “impossible”, experiment and search for that right “balance”, and watch the unexpected magic when science of engineering meets the charm of visual arts. This set comes with 40 coloured planks in two colours: 20 in olive green and 20 in mustard yellow. I love the “softness” of the colours, the mellow feel that matches and enhances the light timber shade of the original KAPLA planks beautifully. 

(2) Hard-Cover Art Book - We love the hard-cover art book and the inspiring building ideas! My personal favourite is the sea turtle with touch of lovely green and yellow, and the very majestic-looking shell structure that spirals harmoniously upwards in descending size. I also love the “man of messy hair” - gigantic figure with an adorably confusing expression, sitting on a wooden stool. We enjoyed building the unique house on stilts (talk about gravity defying challenge!), a building with slender and pointy roof spire, an enormous butterfly, and other original and unseen-before models in green / yellow colour theme! 

(3) Cardboard Display Box - I LOVE the cleverly-designed cardboard display box with flexible sleeve for the art book and planks. I love how compact, light weight, organised the packaging and storage is. 

(4) Quality & Sustainable Material - KAPLA planks are made from natural and 100% untreated pinewood, ethically sourced from sustainable and renewable forests in Landes, the south west of France. The coloured planks are dyed using food-safe colouring, top notch in quality and craftsmanship. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://kaplaaustralia.com/products/kapla-book-colours-set-yellow-green

Check out my other reviews on KAPLA: 

• KAPLA & Colours Set - Blue + Art Book 
• KAPLA Book and Colours Set - Red + Orange 
• KAPLA 200 Box: 200 Natural Planks

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Over The Rainbow, By Jellystone Designs - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Silicone rainbow stackers 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  9 month-old ++   

Who would love this: Parents who are looking for good quality and versatile silicone toys for their little ones 

Jellystone Designs has a range of exciting silicone toys, and I’m in love with their vibrantly colourful and appealing style. Each of the products are addictively squishy and squashy, perfect for sensory discovery. Have you heard of the latest “Over The Rainbow” silicone arches? I can’t wait to tell you more about this simply irresistible new comer! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 5 Unique Rainbow Arches - “Over The Rainbow” is made up of 5 arches of different sizes and colours. I love the unique and unseen-before curvy and rounded design that immediately sets this toy apart from the conventional rainbow stackers in market. Each of the stacker is wide and short, and can be perfectly “nestled” on another in ascending order to form a delightfully balanced 5-tiered rainbow. But I think the real magic happens when we “separate” the rainbow - we can decorate our enchanted world with the individual arches, we can balance them on top of each other, we can use them as bath toys, create beautiful prints on playdough, or simply flip the arches around and turn them into 5 rocking hammocks for our fairy and gnome friends! I love the open-ended concept and versatility of this toy! 

(2) Garden-Theme Design - I love the garden-theme! The biggest green arch has bees-buzzing pattern; the blue arch has images of wiggly worm, snail and tomato. The purple medium arch contains weather-related symbols: sun, cloud, breezy lines, and raindrops. The orange arch is decorated with lovely floral images; and the smallest yellow arch is adorably adorned with pictures of bird, ladybird, and butterfly. All the garden-related images are tactile in nature and provides an additional layer of sensory experience!

(3) Awesome Colours Range - “Over The Rainbow” comes in a selection of colours range; “Rainbow Bright” for those who love stunning and bold colours; “Rainbow Pastel” for those that prefer something sweet and soothing, and “Earth” for those who are looking for something unusual. 

(4) Safe Silicone Material - Jellystone products are crafted using FDA approved, dishwasher-safe, toxic-free silicone. They are free from nasties (BPA, PVC & Phthalates), and in compliance with Australian standard for toy safety. 

Simply awesome! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://jellystonedesigns.com.au/collections/play/products/over-the-rainbow

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