Tropical Birds Pack, By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Construction/ building toys

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids/ adults that enjoy building stuffs 

I’m a huge Clixo fan - but if I had to crown a favorite set, the absolutely takes flight! With a brand-new, never-seen-before wing-flapping mechanism, vibrant rainforest hues, and nature-inspired specialty pieces, this pack whisks you straight into the treetops of a tropical jungle. Huge thank you to Divisible by Zero for sending us a set to explore!

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) 22 Pieces In 11 Shapes For Your Rain Forest Creativity

Clixo bends, folds, clicks - and this pack is all about RAIN FOREST CREATIVITY. Inside are 22 pieces in 11 shapes, including Clixo classics like the Quad, Equilateral, Flipped, and Longy. But the real stars? The special tropical bird pieces: feathers, crowns, wings, plumes, beaks, and even those spindly little legs! Everything is flexible, cleverly designed, and ridiculously fun to build with. And thanks to the colour-coded magnetic dots (blue to red—snap!), ideas take flight instantly.

(2) Illustrated Instructions To Build 7 Species

The illustrated instructions guide you through building 7 stunning species - the long-billed Hummingbird, bright-crested Hoopoe, hooked-beak Parrot, the elegant Crowned Crane, plus the Quetzal, Cockatoo, and Gouldian Finch. Each one looks gorgeous with bold colors and distinct silhouettes. And of course, the instructions are just the start. Within minutes the kids were creating birds with swooping wings, funky feathers, outrageous beaks - and the magnets are strong enough to keep these wild inventions intact.

(3) Super Cool Wing-Flapping Mechanism

My favourite part - the wing-flapping mechanism! To create the flapping action, fold two Flipped pieces in half, attach them to each side of the orange “Legs,” slide in a Longy, and—whoosh!—your bird comes alive. The motion feels real, looks magical, and adds an interactive element that keeps kids building! 

(4) Made From Recyclable Materials

Clixo pieces are made from recyclable materials with embedded magnets that meet all key toy safety standards. The pack also comes in eco-conscious packaging that’s perfect for taking creativity on the go.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.coolthings.com.au/clixo-tropical-birds-pack-22pcs

https://www.cowtrees.au/construction-toys/884-clixo-tropical-birds.html

Check out my other Clixo reviews here: 

• Clixo Jewelry Pack - 28 pieces
• Ocean Creatures Pack
• Clixo Mars Rovers Pack
• Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces)
• Clixo Wheel Creator Pack
• Clixo Rainbow Pack

Enjoy the video! 

Clixo Jewelry Pack - 28 pieces, By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature / Type:            Magnetic building toy 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Kids that enjoy creative building toys 

Meet the brand-new Clixo Jewelry Pack - 28 pieces, including never-before-seen shapes, perfect for creating playful accessories. Huge thanks to Divisible by Zero for sending us a set to try!

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) 28 Pieces - Jewelry Pack With Unique Pieces

Clixo is a construction toy that bends, folds, and clicks together to form shapes unlike anything else. The Jewelry Pack comes with 28 pieces, including some classics like the Quad and TwoDot, plus quirky shapes such as Longy, Spinner, and brand-new designs. My favorites? The 2 Spirals (think colorful mosquito coils!), 4 Wavy pieces with their fun zig-zag curves, 2 versatile Circles, 2 ZigZags, and 8 floral pieces in different colors and styles. Each piece is pliable yet sturdy, and everything connects effortlessly with the color-coded magnetic dots—just snap blue to red and let your imagination flow!

(2) Illustrated Instructions For 8 Creations

The set comes with illustrated instructions for eight accessory-inspired creations - everything from a bold flower bracelet and stylish spiral earrings to a sweet floral headband, a trendy wavy necklace, a simple pin, a fidgety ring, a sash decorated with your own blooms, and even a spinning flower! Sleek, futuristic, and fun, each piece feels fresh and wearable. And while the instructions are a great starting point, no one really stops there - thanks to Clixo’s strong magnets, your dazzling designs stay intact through play, dress-up, and endless imagination. 

(3) Sparkle & Glitter

What I love most about this set is how unapologetically it sparkles - like Barbie in a futuristic, glittering world. Some pieces shimmer with holographic, reflective surfaces that catch the sunlight and scatter rainbow colors in every direction. They pair beautifully with the classic Clixo palette, adding extra layers of excitement and play value. And of course, like all Clixo packs, the Jewelry Pack is fully compatible with other sets—perfect if you want to bring a little extra sparkle to your existing collection!

(4) Made From Durable & Recyclable Materials

Clixo pieces are made from durable, recyclable materials with strong embedded magnets, and they meet all the key toy safety standards. It also comes with an eco-friendly packaging, perfect for taking on the go.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://myplayroom.com.au/products/clixo-jewelry-pack-28pcs?_pos=1&_sid=a8f13b000&_ss=r

https://www.hurleyburleytoys.com.au/products/clixo-jewelry-pack?_pos=1&_sid=ad66d720d&_ss=r

https://www.cowtrees.au/construction-toys/886-clixo-jewelry-pack.html

Check out my other Clixo reviews here: 

• Ocean Creatures Pack
• Clixo Mars Rovers Pack
• Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces)
• Clixo Wheel Creator Pack
• Clixo Rainbow Pack 

Enjoy the video! 

The Magic Labyrinth, By Drei Magier - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:     6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids who love maze/ labyrinth + memory games 

The Magic Labyrinth by Drei Magier brilliantly brings the concept of a tabletop maze to life, creating a truly immersive experience without relying on video-game graphics or elaborate features. My kids and I were immediately hooked, playing round after round! Thank you Let's Play Games for a copy! 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Maze With Invisible Walls - A Super Cool Memory Game

You play as young wizards navigating an invisible maze to collect magical tokens—first to 5 wins! The game cleverly teaches cause and effect, as kids learn from trial and error while avoiding obstacles. The setup is simple yet brilliant: players arrange wooden barriers under the board, spin it to scramble the maze’s orientation, and place magnetized wizards on each corner with a metal ball attached underside. As you move, hitting an invisible wall sends the ball rolling back, forcing you to remember which paths to avoid next turn. We laughed when we advanced, only to groan in delight when hearing the characteristic plunk of the falling ball!

(2) Easy To Adjust Levels Of Difficulty + Lucky Elements For Unpredictability

After each round, simply lift the board, rearrange the hidden walls, and start fresh with a new challenge! I love how the difficulty can be adjusted by removing wall pieces, offering a perfect balance for players of all ages. The walls fit snugly into their grid slots, making setup a breeze. What’s even more fun is the lucky element introduced when you draw a token from the bag—if it lands on your pawn’s space, you grab it instantly. If it’s close by, you’ll likely snatch it up before anyone else can!

(3) Clever Design - Easy To Retrieve Dislodged Ball & Restart A Turn

When the metal ball hits a wall, it’s smoothly dislodged and rolls effortlessly to one of the table’s corners—such a clever design that makes it easy to retrieve and quickly restart your turn! The four wizard pawns are vibrant, oversized, and delightfully chunky, making them extra fun for kids to move around. I also love that the bottoms are lined with velvety felt, allowing them to glide smoothly across the board.

(4) Awesome Components - Large Maze Surface & Great Quality

I love the large maze surface and the sturdy wooden die. The cardboard pieces and boards are high quality and well-punched. Plus, the black pouch to store everything is a nice touch. Overall, the components are fantastic!

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://shop.goodgames.com.au/products/the-magic-labyrinth-drei-magier?variant=36686365130910 (Australia) 

https://www.presentsofmind.com.au/game/the-magic-labyrinth-2/ (Australia) 

https://www.gameology.com.au/products/the-magic-labyrinth (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

Ocean Creatures Pack, By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Magnetic building toy

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Young builders/ ocean creatures lovers! 

If you’re still unsure about the magic of Clixo, you need to experience this “Glow-in-the-Dark” Ocean Creatures Pack! A huge thank you to Divisible by Zero for providing this fantastic set.

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) 24 Pieces In 9 Different Shapes

Clixo is truly revolutionary and unlike any building toy I’ve ever encountered. It combines flexibility of paper with durability of bamboo, allowing it to bend, fold, connect, and form unique shapes and structures. This pack features 24 pieces in 9 different shapes. It includes standard shapes like Quad, Equilateral, TwoDot, and TriDot, as well as exciting new pieces such as the Grill (which, once folded, resembles a fish’s mouth), two Blaster Fins (irregular fork-like shapes perfect for ocean creatures), Fin (simple, pointy) and Whiskers (slim, antenna-like shapes). This set captures the wonder of underwater life with incredible realism.

(2) Illustrated Instructions For 6 Deep-Sea Creatures 

The set includes illustrated instructions for six spectacular deep-sea creatures: Anglerfish (with grotesque large mouth and luring esca), Angelfish (featuring rounded body and fan-like tail), Dragonfish (long and slender with string-like structures), Jellyfish (showcasing umbrella-shaped body and hanging tentacles), Shark (with distinctive crescent-shaped tail), and Stingray (flat and roundish). Clixo captured each creature’s unique features with impressive accuracy, making them easily recognizable. I love the color combination of navy blue, turquoise, light blue, and rose red, which adds to the set’s appeal. The strong magnets ensure that the marine creations remain intact through vigorous imaginative play! 

(3) Glow-In-The-Dark Feature

The glow-in-the-dark feature is a fantastic addition, creating a captivating effect that significantly enhances the visual appeal of these deep-sea creatures.

(4) Recyclable Synthetic Paper + Strong Magnets

Clixo pieces are crafted from recyclable synthetic paper and feature strong embedded magnets. They comply with ASTM and EN71 toy safety standards. The packaging is 100% reusable and eco-friendly, made from recycled bamboo pulp, and now includes a convenient elastic snap for added functionality. Clixo’s lightweight design ensures it’s easily stackable and perfect for on-the-go fun! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/construction/832-ocean-creatures.html (Australia) 

https://sensorystore.au/store/clixo-ocean-creatures/ (Australia) 

https://lucaslovescars.com.au/products/clixo-ocean-creatures (Australia)

Check out my other Clixo reviews here: 

• Clixo Mars Rovers Pack
• Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces)
• Clixo Wheel Creator Pack
• Clixo Rainbow Pack 

Enjoy the video! 

Mars Rovers Pack, By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature / Type:             Magnetic building toy 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Young builders/ Space vehicle lovers! 

It’s hard not to be Clixo-obsessed; they are the top few coolest building toys I’ve ever seen! Innovative unique, inspiring - and just when you thought it can’t get any better, we now have an incredible “glow-in-the-dark” range that elevates the play experience to a whole new level! Introducing Clixo Mars Rovers Pack. Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing this. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) 30 Magnetic Pieces With New Cool Shapes 

If you haven’t heard of Clixo, it’s a revolutionary construction toy that bends, folds, connects, and forms unique shapes unlike anything seen before. The Mars Rovers Pack includes 30 pieces, featuring both standard shapes like Quad and TriDot, and exciting new ones such as “Fire” (a dynamic flame-like shape), “Flipped” (a strip with three magnetic dots), “Grill” (what a stylish component!), and “Axle” (a multi-directional connector). It also includes two types of wheels with removable tires for smooth, grippy performance. Clixo’s powerful magnets and clever color-coded magnetic dots make building intuitive and fun, allowing for easy assembly and creative play.

(2) Instructions To Build 6 Spectacular Space Vehicles 

The set includes illustrated instructions to build six spectacular sci-fi-inspired space vehicles: Rocket Wheeler, Canyon Racer, Flip Car, ATV Rover, Marsdust Dirtbike, and Meteorite Dozer. The vehicles feature sleek, futuristic design with dark blue and vibrant orange gradient, fierce blazing flames at the rear, and glowing heavy-duty wheels. Perfect for planetary exploration, Martian combat, and space races - the strong magnets ensure your creations stay intact through even the toughest play.

(3) NEW Glow-In-The-Dark Feature  

The glow-in-the-dark feature is a fantastic addition, creating a captivating effect that enhances the visual appeal of the vehicles and adds to their play value in low-light conditions. 

(4) Eco-Friendly, Recyclable Material 

Clixo pieces are crafted from durable, recyclable synthetic paper with strong embedded magnets. They are non-toxic, kid-safe, and meet ASTM and EN71 toy safety standards. The packaging is eco-friendly, made from recycled bamboo pulp (now featuring an improved, convenient elastic snap!). Clixo’s lightweight, compact design makes it easily stackable for on-the-go fun.

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.childplay.com.au/products/clixo-expedition-mars-rovers-30pc-pack (Australia) 

https://curiouskidzz.com.au/product/clixo-mars-rover/ (Australia) 

https://www.cowtrees.au/construction/831-mars-rovers-pack.html (Australia) 

Check out my other Clixo reviews here: 

• Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces)
• Clixo Wheel Creator Pack
• Clixo Rainbow Pack 

Enjoy the video!

Imaginary Fauna - Desert, By Lekkid - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Creative building toy 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  ⭐️ 

Recommended age:   3 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Kids that love to build and create 

You might have seen my recent review on “Imaginary Fauna - Jungle” from Lekkid. It’s playful and fascinating in so many ways! Today, let’s talk about “Imaginary Fauna - Desert” - a compatible Lekkid building set that would guarantee to captivate both kids and grown-ups! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 22 Magnetic Pieces To Create Imaginary Creatures & Objects 

This set includes 22 magnetic pieces in a yellow cylindrical storage box. It has parts that can make a range of interesting creations - elephant, birds, camels, and other imaginary (and silly) creatures or objects. There is a wooden curvy-shaped piece that resembles an elephant trunk (or a “Mermaid tail” 🧜‍♀️ according to my girl), a flat-piece “hump” for the camel, a unique piece that looks like a pair of “phoenix wings” (or gorgeous antlers for a moose), a clear yellow part like a pair of antennae for honeybee, a blue “propeller” part that can be used for jet plane, pieces for legs, and our kids’s favourite red “fire”. The storage box says we can create “500,000 desert creatures” with the set - I can’t verify that, and I doubt the statement is referring to 500,000 real form of living species. Having said that, the kids are having GREAT fun building numerous wild, impossible, never-seen-before, and outlandish objects! It’s a toy with BIG possibilities to unleash our unstoppable creativity! 

(2) Beautiful Natural Beech Wood + Playful Acrylic Pieces 

it’s incredible to watch the beautiful interaction between two materials - the solidness of natural beech wood AND the playfulness of light shining through the translucent acrylic pieces. 

(3) Magnetic Polarity - Enhances Problem Solving Skills 

Similar to the Jungle set, the pieces can be interconnected by magnets, and dealing with polarity is an integral part of the fun. The kids need to constantly adjust and test out the pieces from both ends to fit the parts together to form their invented models. I was initially worried that the kids might get frustrated with the challenge, but as it turned out - the kids didn’t mind a bit. They’re loving the experience and problem-solving opportunity! 

(4) Conforms To Toy Safety Standard 

Lekkid is designed in Barcelona. The toy conforms to international standard of toy safety including ASTM F963 and EN71. This is an exciting toy that we really love. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.lekkid.com/imaginary-fauna-desert/ (Website) 

Check out my reviews on more Lekkid toys: 

• Imaginary Fauna - Jungle, By Lekkid 
• Magical Lights, By Lekkid 

Enjoy the video: 

Imaginary Fauna - Jungle, By Lekkid - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Magnetic building toys 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  

Recommended age:   3 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Young kids that have BIG Imaginations + love building/ creating 

Magnetic, clear acrylic blocks, solid timber, irregular shapes. “Imaginary Fauna - Jungle” from Lekkid ticks a few boxes that would guarantee to fascinate the kids and captured their attention for hours. 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 22 Magnetic Pieces To Build And Create  

“Imaginary Fauna - Jungle” has its unique “wow” factor - inside the red cylindrical storage box, you would find 22 magnetic pieces of interesting building pieces. This set has parts that can make sea animals, crocodile, and other imaginary creatures or objects (it makes more than just “real animals”). There is a V-shaped wooden piece that resembles a crocodile pointed snout; a red fiery flat part that looks like a lion mane; a long timber piece that looks like a tail curving upwards; a forked-tail piece that is so common amongst sea creatures; a blue “propeller” part that can be used for jet plane, flat pieces that can turn into pair of legs, a red “fire” piece (kids love building “camp-fire” with it for their pretend marshmallow-toasting session), and more! I can’t verify whether “500,000 jungle creatures” can be created using this pack (as claimed on the box), but this toy sure has HUGE potential and possibilities - especially if your kids enjoy inventing wildly imaginative, silly, abstract, and outlandish objects that don’t really need to make sense to the adults! 

(2) Wooden Material + Acrylic Pieces 

I love the beautiful interaction between the two materials - the solidness of natural beech wood AND the playfulness of light shining through the translucent acrylic pieces. 

(3) Explore The Inter-Connecting Magic Of Magnets 

I was worried initially that the magnetic polarity of the pieces would be too frustrating for younger kids to handle - you need to constantly adjust and test out both sides of the pieces to fit them together magnetically. What I didn’t expect was how much the kids love the challenge and problem-solving experience; They experimented with the pieces, turned the parts around, and identified the correct sides for the inter-connecting magic to happen. 

(4) Designed In Barcelona + Conforms With Toy Safety Standard 

Lekkid is designed in Barcelona. The toy conforms to the international standard of toy safety including ASTM F963 and EN71. This is an exciting toy that we really love. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.lekkid.com/imaginary-fauna-jungle/ (Website) 

Enjoy the video! 

Rainbow Sentences, By Junior Learning - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Language learning set 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:   5 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Parents/ teachers looking for creative and fun educational kit 

So, what’s next after the kids have learned about phonics and words? My view - It’s putting the words together and constructing sentences time! You might have seen my recent review on “Rainbow Phonics Tiles”. Today, I would love to share about the “next level up” learning tool - “Rainbow Sentences”, from the same amazing Junior Learning . 

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) 160 Word Tiles For Sentences-Forming 

We were pretty excited to see a box with massive number of tiles with words on them - 160 of them, to be exact! There are 12 articles/pronouns, 17 adjectives, 39 nouns, 44 verbs, 37 prepositions, and 11 punctuation marks. A pretty impressive set with sufficient forms of word to test out your sentence-making skills. Be creative, arrange the tiles, put them into proper order. We can make sentences from “The cup is pink.”, “What a silly game!”, “How do I look?”, to “She found my blue bike under the little bed.” - and many more. All sentences can be formed using proper punctuation marks, complete with capitalised first letter of the first word in each sentence. It’s a really stimulating and fun exercise. It’s like building a solid Lego construction using whatever types of bricks we have at home. It sharpens the kids’ creativity, develops their sentence-building skills whilst learning the correct written-language rules. 

(2) Colour-Coded Words For Visual Clarity 

The words are “colour coded”. For example, the adjectives (“good”, “happy”, “cold”) are in sky blue colour, verbs (“use”, “found”, “went”) are in red, and nouns (“bird”, “school”, “Emma”) are in purple. I love the visual clarity of it, and how the clever design facilitates word recognition to help the kids with basic sentence construction. 

(3) Magnetic Tiles + In-Built Pop-Up White Board 

The word tiles are magnetic and can be attached easily onto the in-built, pop up whiteboard comes in the box. The white board has black lines on it to help guide the sentence-building. The magnetic feature makes it easy to arrange the tiles, inter-change and replace the words to explore different sentence-forming possibilities. 

(4) Self-Contained Storage Box 

I love that the tiles are encased in a self-contained storage box, held together securely with elastic band for easy storage and portability. Love it! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://juniorlearning.com.au/products/rainbow-sentences?_pos=1&_sid=b71a42746&_ss=r

Check out my reviews on other Junior Learning products: 

• Spelligator, By Junior Learning 
• Rainbow Phonics Tiles, By Junior Learning 
• Rainbow CVC Objects, By Junior Learning
• CVC Bubble Boards, By Junior Learning
• Flashbot, By Junior Learning 
• Phonics Tri-Blocks Tub, By Junior Learning 
• CVC Tri-Blocks Tub, By Junior Learning

Enjoy the video! 

Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces), By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Magnetic building toy 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:   4 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Kids and parents that enjoy innovative building/ construction/ creative toys 

“Uhhh mummy, look! This one has a rainbow on it!” The more you play with it, the more intriguing it is- that’s the magic of Clixo! Clixo is innovative, unique, inspiring, simply “wow”. Today, I’m going to share about Clixo Grip and Stick Pack (24 Pieces) from Clixo (thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy!). 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) New Exciting Clixo Parts With Suction Cups! 

Clixo is one of the COOLEST toys I have ever seen! It’s a blend between paper origami, magnetic tiles, building blocks, and tactile play. It bends, folds, connects, curves, spins - and NOW, with this “Grip and Stick” pack, it can even attach to windows and other smooth surfaces! This set comes with 24 pieces in 10 unique shapes - 2 Flops, 5 Quad, 1 TwoDot, 4 Longy, 1 Flap, 4 prismatic pieces in 3 styles, 2 spinners, and 4 suction cups. Clixo encourages intuitive and creative play; the pliable pieces can be twisted and folded, the structure can be snapped and secured together using the colour-coded magnetic dots (simply match the blue button to the red one to connect). The suction cups are such a fantastic addition! The kids had a blast adorning our sliding doors with their Clixo whirligig, flora pattern, ball-run tunnels, “hanging” jet, Queen’s necklace, and many other wild creations! We love the spinners that really bring the objects “alive”. 

(2) Enchanting Holographic Pieces 

This set contains pieces in blue and green theme. They are compatible with other Clixo packs (if you are looking for more multi-coloured options to expand your Clixo collections). One of the most exciting thing in this “Grip and Stick” pack is the holographic pieces that can create enchanting, iridescent-like effect that dances under the sunlight with dazzling colours of rainbows! 

(3) Made From Recyclable Synthetic Paper 

Clixo pieces are made from durable, recyclable synthetic paper with good strength. The magnets are impressively strong; the materials are non-toxic and kid-safe, and the products are in compliant with toy safety standards (ASTM, EN71). The packaging is sustainably manufactured using recycled and compostable bamboo pulp. I love that Clixo is light and compact, easily stackable, space-saving, and perfect for on-the-go play. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.coolthings.com.au/clixo-grip-and-stick-pack-24pcs (Australia) 

Check out my other Clixo reviews here: 

• Clixo Wheel Creator Pack
• Clixo Rainbow Pack 42 Pieces 

Enjoy the video! 

Rainbow Phonics Tiles, By Junior Learning - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Phonics learning set  

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:   5-8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Teachers/ parents looking for colourful words/ phonics learning resources to keep kids interested & engaged. 

Junior Learning has an interesting range of learning resources to explore the system of words-building and language. Today, I would love to share about “Rainbow Phonics Tiles” - another learning tool that we genuinely enjoy! 

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) 90 Tiles To Form & Build Words 

Within the box you will find 90 tiles with lower-case letter(s), including single letter (a short vowel or consonant), A combo of two or more letters such as a “long vowel (“ee”, “oo”, “igh”) and other vowel digraphs (“ow”, “ar”, “ur”). Our two kids (4 and 7 year-old) love using the tiles to explore and form words (sometimes, completely by “chance” 🤣) by combining the vowels and consonants. They built simple CVC and CVVC words like “sun”, “cup”, “sheep”. You can also form words with split digraphs (eg “cake”), adjacent consonants” (eg “tree”), and multi-syllabic (eg “bedtime”). Our kids love the cute sounding words like “buzz”, and “chuck”. This set provides HUGE words-building possibilities with many common letter patterns. 

(2) Colour-Coded Tiles For Visual Clarity 

The letters are “colour-coded” to give “visual clarity” to the  word-formation. Consonant tiles are in sky blue colour, and common patterns like “ear” are in purple. 5 vowels (aeiou) are in red, and there are 5 additional “e” tiles in pink. Consonant digraphs like “ch”and “sh” are in yellow, and long vowel like “ee” is in green, etc. 

(3) Magnetic Tiles To Use With Pop-Up White Board

The tiles are made of cardboard with foam board, which gives them a chunky, tactile 3D feel. Each tile has magnetic sheets at the back, which can be attached easily to the pop up whiteboard comes in the box. The set also includes some white frames of different lengths (2 to 5 empty letter spaces), which we have been using for “guess the word” game. The magnetic feature makes it easy to arrange the letters, join common suffixes (such as “ng), and change a consonant/ vowel to make new word (eg from “bat” to “cat”). We can also use this with different Junior Learning resources for more engaging play, such as the “CVC Objects” set that I have previously reviewed. 

(4) Self-Contained Storage Box 

I love that the tiles are encased in a self-contained storage box, held together securely with elastic band for easy storage. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://juniorlearning.com.au/products/rainbow-phonics-tiles?_pos=3&_sid=34225541d&_ss=r

Enjoy the video! 

Rainbow CVC Objects, By Junior Learning - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:             Objects that represent CVC words 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:   4 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Teachers/ Parents / Kids who are exploring the magic of word-forming 

Junior Learning has a range of exciting resources that are versatile, open-ended, and SUPER FUN to play with. Today I would love to share about this amazing “Rainbow CVC Objects” set - a learning tool that our family really loves. 

Why I love ❤️ it? 

(1) 40 Objects - Short & Fun Words That Follow Pattern of CVC 

Unseal the box and you will find 40 objects of various sizes, shapes and types - all brightly coloured and visually-appealing. The kids were intrigued by these seemingly unrelated objects. They picked up the pieces one at a time, observed them closely, identified and named them, and finally, discovered the common connection - these are all CVC objects! Each object represents a three-letter CVC word which follows the pattern of consonant + vowel + consonant (hence, the acronym, “CVC”). They are short, fun, punchy words that young kids love making the sound of - such as “PIG”, “LEG”, “FAN”, and “BIN”. CVC words introduce young kids to the whole new world of sounds-blending 3 individual letters. I really love how adorable the illustrated objects are. My personal favourites are the cheese-stealing RAT, the cute BAT with two vampire fangs, and the friendly FOX with a smile. 

(2) Made of Quality Thick Cardboard With Foam Board 

The objects were made of thick cardboard with foam board, which gives them a chunky 3D feel. The BEST part? There are magnetic sheets at the back of these objects. The kids can stick the pieces on whiteboard, fridge, magnetic dry erase board, and more! The magnetic feature provides the kids with numerous play possibilities. 

(3) Multi-Purpose & Versatile - Many Ways To Learn And Play!

I LOVE how multi-purpose and versatile these CVC objects are! My four-year-old loves sticking them on a white board to create random (and sometimes ridiculous) stories, and it was great fun to watch her using her imagination in such creative way! We can also challenge the kids to write the CVC words on the white board, or use them together with other Junior Learning products such as the CVC Tri-Blocks, CVC Bubble Boards, and the magnetic Phonics Tiles for some words / pictures matching games! I love how the products work so well together. 

(4) Light Weight & Easy To Be Stored Away 

I love how light weight the pieces are. The box is easy to be stored away, and does not take up much space. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://juniorlearning.com.au/products/rainbow-cvc-objects?_pos=1&_sid=9890f5d82&_ss=r

Enjoy the video! 

Kanoodle Duplexity, By Educational Insights - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:           Logic puzzle 

Rating:                      ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  

Recommended age:   8 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Older kids and adults who enjoy matching games & colourful components 

I like all the Kanoodle puzzles I’ve tested so far; I LOVE a few more than the others (eg Kanoodle Flip and Kanoodle Fusion), and some of them appeal to my kids more than the rest (eg. Kanoodle Jr and Kanoodle Gravity). Kanoodle Duplexity from Educational Insights is probably one of the the toughest amongst the range. We’re loving these unbelievably challenging puzzles (thank you Clover Street for another great recommendation. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Matching Puzzle With Colourful & Refreshing Magnetic Take 

This is a matching puzzle with a familiar concept but with a refreshing magnetic take! Included within are 28 two-colour magnetic pieces, 100 double-sided challenge cards, and a carrying case that doubles as a game board. First, select a challenge card, place it on the magnetic game area. Now, use the two-tone magnetic pieces to recreate (and fill-up) the image shown on the card. It sounds deceptively simple, but trust me - this is tough! It requires loads of patience and resilience - reorienting, re-arranging, re-sorting, resetting - to complete each challenge! I love that this game is easy to set up and straightforward to play. 

(2) User-Friendly Magnetic Game Board & Puzzle Pieces 

I love that the game board and puzzle pieces are magnetic - so we can “lock” the position of the pieces when solving. 

(3) 200 Challenges - Hours Of Fun Guaranteed! 

I love that there are 200 challenges (hours of fun guaranteed!). There are 7 colours in it, each colour has its own “double tile” (eg green + green), and each also shares a tile with another colour (eg green + red, green + blue etc). I haven’t figured out the key of completing the challenges other than by trials and errors. Some puzzles are simpler, some are ridiculously hard, and some seem unsolvable. Personally, I wish there were solutions provided, but overall, I am enjoying the process of solving them.

(4) Sturdy & Smartly-Designed Carry Case/ Game Board 

I love the smartly-designed carry case design. It has a convenient handle, a special slot to store the challenge cards, magnetic surfaces to stick the tiles, and a lid that locks everything securely within. Whilst this might not be a game that I would put in my handbag everyday (given how weighty it is), this is nonetheless a great portable game for a car and plane journey. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.gamesmen.com.au/kanoodle-duplexity (Australia) 

Enjoy the video! 

Clixo Wheel Creator Pack, By Clixo - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:           Innovative magnetic construction toy  

Rating:                      ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:   6 year-old ++   

Who would love this: Anyone (kids and adults) with BIG imagination and who enjoys building 

I’m a BIG fan of educational playthings that are innovative, unique, inspiring. Clixo is that sort of toys that retains its inimitable “wow” factor: the more we play with it, the more intrigued (and obsessed) we are! Allow me to share with you today - Clixo Wheel Creator Pack by Clixo (thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy!). 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) Innovative Construction Toy That Bends & Folds & Connects

From a quick glance, it’s easy to think that Clixo is just another “toy for small kids”, probably no difference from other magnetic tiles or building blocks. If you are thinking just that: please, take a closer look. Clixo bends, folds, connects, curves, forms the coolest shapes, makes the most unexpected models - like NOTHING we had ever seen! The concept reminds of bamboo architecture - versatile, flexible, displays great strength. This pack has 72 pieces in 10 shapes. Apart from the “standard” Clixo pieces (TwoDots, TriDot, Quads, Super Quads, Flaps, Flops, Spinners, Longy), this set includes a few special items that make your creations go vroommm! There are 8 wheels with magnetic connection and 4 cleverly-designed brackets (an accessory that can hold the wheels in a “straight” and level position). Clixo distinguishes itself with the ingenious colour-coded / double-sided magnetic dots; Simply twist and fold the pliable pieces, and match up the red magnetic connectors to the blue ones to secure the structure, and create rolling car with futuristic look, spin-able peacock, speedy jet plane with moving wheels, and anything that wriggles and twists. 

(2) Multi-Coloured Clixo Pieces 

Just like the Rainbow Pack, the Wheel Creator Pack includes multi-coloured Clixo pieces that are vibrant, eye-catching, visually stunning. 

(3) Durable & Recyclable Materials 

Clixo pieces are made from durable, recyclable synthetic paper with good strength. The embedded magnets are impressively strong; the materials are non-toxic and kid-safe, and the products are in compliant with toy safety standards (ASTM, EN71). The packaging is sustainably manufactured using recycled and compostable bamboo pulp. I love that Clixo is light and compact, easily stackable for on-the-go play. I highly recommend Clixo! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.coolthings.com.au/clixo-wheel-creator-pack-72pcs (Australia) 

https://www.childplay.com.au/products/clixo-wheel-creator-pack (Australia) 

https://www.starfishstore.com.au/products/clixo-wheel-creator-pack (Australia) 

Enjoy the video!