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KEVA Contraptions Plank Set
- WELL DESIGNED CONTRAPTIONS: Unlike other Rube-Goldberg type toy contraptions, our KEVA Playset employs snugly, fitting non-warped pieces that don't have breaks or skips, meaning the ball will never move unpredictably or careen off. Guaranteed to entertain rather than frustrate!
- INTERCHANGEABLE: These planks are the same size and shape of other Kapla or KEVA planks and thus can be used interchangeably with those systems to construct elaborate and expansive structures.
- TOYS THAT TEACH: Our KEVA Contraptions are fantastic toys for teaching children to embrace their creativity and design engineering marvels. With 200 identical wooden planks crafted to be used as scaffolding, ramps, paths, and much more, this toy is perfect for any child looking to build and learn problem solving with basic physics. Who knows, in time you might have an architect on your hands!
- NO HASSLE: With no glue or connectors needed, our KEVA Contraptions set is ready to play right out of the box. Forget the hassle of having to round up a laundry list of non-included tools. Simply unpack and build!
- INCLUDES: Package includes 200 identical wooden planks, 2 balls, and 1 idea book with project photos and quick start instructions.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 13 x 13 x 5.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B002V7YBNC |
Item model number | 44156W |
Manufacturer recommended age | 7 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #232,302 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #6,927 in Toy Building Sets |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | May 8, 2019 |
Manufacturer | MindWare |
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Customers like the quality, fun, and possibilities of the toy building blocks. For example, they mention it's great to see them being creative, and that it offers endless possibilities to create configurations of the planks. That said, opinions are mixed on complexity and value.
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Customers like the quality of the toy building blocks. They say it's a great toy in theory, and it'll definitely encourage child creativity. Customers also appreciate the idea book that shows not just how to build, but also creative potential and architectural possibilities. Overall, customers find the set to be very fun.
"...of accomplishment from working together to build something that looks impressive, took hard work and brain power, and culminates with a fun ball run...." Read more
"...It's wonderfully satisfying to my son to complete a structure and have it work (ie the ball does what you want it to do.)..." Read more
"...Their uniformity and precision made building easy. The semi-smooth surface held them in place." Read more
"...son (15) played with this for around 3 hours and built lots of really interesting stuff...." Read more
Customers find the toy building blocks set fun for all ages. They say it provides hours of creative play and culminates with a fun ball run. Customers also mention that the set is well-made and perfect for kids who like to build.
"...that looks impressive, took hard work and brain power, and culminates with a fun ball run...." Read more
"The boys are age 10 and 8 - they love to build. This kit is lots of fun for them." Read more
"...It's fun to play with while encouraging creativity and problem solving. All this happiness and no batteries!!!" Read more
"This was a very nice toy and the price on Amazon was WAAAAY less than I found it elsewhere, however, not a big hit with my 12 1/2 year-old stepson...." Read more
Customers find the possibilities of the toy building blocks to be endless. They say it's fun to set up and create various contraptions, and the amount of structures they can build is limitless. The toy is well-made and offers endless possibilities to create configurations of the planks. The booklet provides many ideas, and it makes sharing easier. Overall, customers say the tote offers a whole range of flexibility in construction.
"...to build the contraptions but that is also what makes it an extremely open-ended toy. The first night my 9yo was a bit frustrated...." Read more
"...This is a thinking, creative, imaginative game that has endless possibilities. HIGHLY Recommended!" Read more
"...be all the same makes sharing easier, and opens up a whole range of flexibility in construction...." Read more
"...The possibilities are endless!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the complexity of the toy building blocks. Some mention that it's simple yet complex, easy to build with, and a great STEM toy. Others say that it requires much patience and thought, and is challenging. Some say that the instructions have nice examples, but it'd be better to have a printed version. Overall, opinions are mixed, and it'll depend on the individual's skill level.
"...the type of child who enjoys building domino runs -- it requires a similar level of patience, precision and resilience in the face of the inevitable..." Read more
"...A LOT!! Especially at first. And it can be very frustrating...." Read more
"...working together to build something that looks impressive, took hard work and brain power, and culminates with a fun ball run...." Read more
"...Essentially, not for the lazy." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy building blocks. Some mention it's well worth the price, a good purchase, and has awesome play value. However, others say it'd be a bit expensive for what it is and money badly spent.
"...a 50 piece set, but trust me when I say, the 200 piece set is worth the extra money. The sheer number of build options make it worth it...." Read more
"...(save some money if they aren't into it, as this is sort of pricey for what it is), its similar in that it's just a bunch of wood planks." Read more
"...Such a simple, quality toy with big-time learning value! Worth the $49 I spent." Read more
"...Wood is average quality - not cheap, not high end - just right...." Read more
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This toy requires patience. It would be well-suited for the type of child who enjoys building domino runs -- it requires a similar level of patience, precision and resilience in the face of the inevitable mishaps.
The planks are identical in size and shape to Kapla or other Keva planks, though these are pine and not hardwood as the other more expensive sets are. They can used interchangeably with those systems, and thus can be used to construct all the other types of structures one might build with Keva planks. The worksmanship seems excellent and precise.
The balls appear to be colored ping pong balls and the only downside to this is that one of our balls already got crushed somehow. However the upside to this is that they are easily replaced/supplemented by readily available ping pong balls.
We bought this set along with the 50-plank set, thinking it would give us some additional planks and a few extra contraption idea. I'm not sure that was worth it, and we might have been better off getting another 200 plank set, as with 2 boys using them, we clearly need more planks :)
For those who already own a set of planks, there doesn't seem to be any way of getting the contraption instructions without buying the sets at this time. This is unfortunate. It would be nice to be able to buy the instructions only for my nephews who already own planks, and to buy instructions for more "generic" uses of the planks for my own sons.
Hint: There are manufacturers that sell these types of blocks cheaper. I'm usually one for a discount, but in this case you'll want to consider the importance of the included manual. That's where the magic lies.
Now, I will say - structures fall down. A LOT!! Especially at first. And it can be very frustrating. Especially for the kids, and for those structures that have been worked on for long periods of time. They are fragile, like domino set ups, but that does make it all the more challenging. And with encouragement, with each fall the children learn to build stronger and better.
This is a thinking, creative, imaginative game that has endless possibilities. HIGHLY Recommended!
My grandson used the remaining 100 to build tracks, towers, etc. Their uniformity and precision made building easy. The semi-smooth surface held them in place.