GeoSmart's new magnetic toys are hot this year on the gift list! We were thrilled to get our hands on a few of these new magnetic construction sets before the holiday rush.
My kids ask for toys all the time but I feel like that's pretty normal, so most of their begging is ignored but I do pay attention when the same thing is brought up for several weeks in a row. When both of my sons repeatedly told me about a toy they've been playing with at school and how cool it would be to have for Christmas, I looked into it. Anything that teachers find educational enough to own in their classroom is also something I'd like to learn more about.
GeoSmart's line of magnetic construction kits (which we received at no cost to facilitate this review) are composed of shapes embedded with strong magnets that let you join pieces together and lock securely enough to build and construct all sorts of objects. They promote creative thinking and pattern recognition, and even the youngest of children can practice their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
The first set we busted out was the Solar Spinner set which includes 23 colorful geometric pieces, one of which is a spinner piece that connects structures built above and below it. It allows you to take geomagnetic structures to a more interesting level where you have moving parts.
The squares and triangles can be arranged in practically any fashion to create solar figures that can spin! This set is designed for ages 5-12 years but there is nothing unsafe about these pieces that wouldn't be appropriate for toddlers.
The types of structures you can create are so multi-dimensional, creative, and interesting! The spinning is not "solar powered", however, as the title might suggest. The spinning must be done by hand, but the parts glide smoothly and continuously.
We also were excited to review the GeoSmart Geosphere set, which is very common to the Solar Spinner set, but it contains 31 colorful pieces instead of only 23, so the possibilities are wider and more vast. With more pieces, creating large spheres and domes is possible. This set includes the same spinner piece, allowing the added movement quality to structures.
These colors are so bright! I love the simplicity of these pieces that embody so much potential. The constructive possibilities are practically endless, and they stem from simple squares and triangles.
Now what sets GeoSmart's kits apart from other magnetic building shapes are that they have a patented double-lock safety system where each magnet is encased (twice!), and completely unable to be removed. The magnets are locked in place by stainless steel caps, so everything is safe and durable while still strong and colorful. GeoSmart takes magnet safety seriously and the product they have created is a cut above other magnetic sets.
My boys have always been drawn to magnetic toys and can get quite creative with their "inventions", but a common complaint is that the structures they build are not strong enough to be lifted off the ground intact. However, when arranged soundly, this doesn't seem to be a problem for the GeoSmart toys. The magnets are so strong and the connections are clean. I'm confident my boys are going to find these to be the best magnetic building pieces they've ever experienced.
Likely, the big hit of Christmas this year is going to be the GeoSmart Lunar Rover! This set includes more of the standard squares and triangles, but there are added diamonds, trapezoids and a rectangles, two wheel boxes, and most importantly: four wheels!
This set is so clever! I love the idea of building a rover from familiar parts, and taking structures to a new horizon. All of the GeoSmart sets embody elements of STEM basics -- science, technology, engineering, and math -- in a very attractive smart toy.
The wheel boxes are simple to use and the wheels can be inserted and removed with little effort but they stay together securely. The vehicles ride smoothly and can glide across the entire floor.
I am very impressed with the durability of all of the GeoSmart pieces. I cannot imagine the shapes becoming bent or warped because they are so strong, and the magnets are so safely enclosed that I'm not worried in the least about them coming loose.
I think GeoSmart has a fantastic line-up! Check out their other sets online (available on Amazon) that include a Mars Explorer, Alien Creatures, a Space Station and even a Mars Explorer that features a motor and a remote control!
I definitely would recommend GeoSmart's magnetic toy sets for Christmas gifts this year! The hours of creative hands-on play that these can offer must be appealing to any parent and teacher!
Buy it: You can purchase SmartGames by GeoSmart on Amazon.
Disclosure: I (Camille) received these GeoSmart items at no cost to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.
Amanda Wilson says
Mars Explorer
Jessie Hughes says
These look so neat! I like the Alien Creatures set
BRIDGETTE kosouk says
i would love the GeoSmart Educational Set, 100 Pieces!
Rosa rogers says
I like the geo educational set.
Mandy Hammons says
I like the geo educationalset
Jennifer babich says
They all look great! My kids would love the alien creature one.
Janet W. says
My grandson would love to have the GeoSmart Lunar Rover set.
Nancy says
This is a great innovation. I'd like to have their GeoSmart Educational Set that has 100 pieces.
Mchoodies says
Even as a parent, the Mars Rover set looks like fun. These sets are great. I still love the science behind magnets and would play with my two boys with these for hours and hours.
Deborah D says
My kids wou really like the GeoSmart Mars Explorer by GeoSmart.
Nadia Jasper Rasaka says
This is exactly what I want to get for my 5 year old.
Carrie Sheppard says
I have something similar in my classroom & my kids love them.
Christina Holliday says
I would choose the lunar rover! My kids enjoy building things that go!
Linda Manns Linneman says
I really like the Ideal 100-Trick Spectacular Magic Show Suitcase
My grandchildren love doing magic tricks. Thank you so much for sharing these products
ashley packard says
I want the 100 piece set. more is better in this case
Amanda Miller says
I love the educational set! It is an open ended construction set, where kiddos can use their imagination to create! My son would LOVE these!
Amber Ludwig says
My son would love the alien creatures kit!! Oooh or the mars explorer!! Omgosh they are all so fun!!
Janell Aparicio says
I would love the educational set for my son!
Darlene Owen says
I one I would love the most is the GeoSmart Educational Set, 100 Pieces
Valerie Trommater says
I think the Space Truck set looks cool.
Elizabeth says
Wow these are so cool! They look like a fun alternative to lego.
Cynthia says
My boys would enjoy this set!
Melissa A. says
I think my son would like the solar spinner the best, but honestly he'd like them all.
Nicole Flynn says
The GeoSmart Alien creatures building set would be a favorite with my son.
Darla Peduzzi says
I really like the Geo Space Truck.
Rhiannon F says
I would love any of the sets. my son is only turning 3 but my friend has some of these for her oldest and he loves playing with them there.
Stephanie F says
I'd love the GeoSmart Educational set for my pre-schooler 😛
Paulette Dorland says
The Mars Explorer would be so cool! Thanks for the chance!
Deana Mooney says
The GeoSmart Mars Explorer. What a wonderful toy for using your imagination.
Angela Escobar says
My daughter would love the educational set! She loves magnets !
Chelsea Weber says
I really like the educational set, my kids would dig it!
Kristen says
I like the Mars Explorer.
Angela Hendricks says
My son would love the GeoSmart Star Ship!
Ava Marie shonitsky says
Would love the educational set ! But I know my kids would love any of them! I think any would be great for me too my sons OT
Allyson F. says
My son would love the Alien Creatures kit! But, they all look awesome 🙂
Cathleen King says
I like GeoSmart Educational Set, 100 Pieces.
deana dietrich says
Love the GeoSmart Educational Set, 100 Pieces
Michelle Elizondo says
alien creatures set
Sarah Phillips says
The Geo Set I love the most is the GeoSmart Lunar Rover! I think this would be the toy that my nephews would have the most fun with!
Aimee Patalano says
My son loves building with magnets so I know he would love to win this GeoSmart giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
Carol Trautwein says
After looking at all the toys available I would love to get the GeoSmart Space Truck for one of my grandsons. I think boys love to play with trucks!!
Stevie says
the Geosmart Mars Explorer
Angela P says
I love the GeoSmart Mars Explorer it looks awesome sure my son would love it
Cindy Kong says
I love the GeoSmart Mars Explorer, looks amazing and fun.
Edye says
I like the Luna Rover!
Nora Grahe says
My grandson loves these types of things and has many on his Christmas list and I know he would love these better than the other brands he is always getting. Thank You so much for the chance... I would love to get him the one that has so many opportunities for him to use his own imagination and come up with some great inventions of his own, It's the GeoSmart Mars Explorer by GeoSmart! Thank You so much for this chance!
Sue E says
GeoSmart Alien creatures looks like lot of fun!
Lauren K says
My daughter will love these!
Joeanne steras says
I love the lunar rover, really love them all! LOl
Nina Priddy says
Lunar rover !
Angela trindle says
I'd have to say alien creatures!
Stephanie B Snow says
I love all of them both my sons would love these . My oldest is autistic so I am always looking for challenging toys that he can play with his brother with and I think that these would be something they could do together
Christina says
THESE ALl look so great! I like the educational set and the alien creatures
Tracy Roberts says
As a teacher, I'm drawn towards the educational set.
Phoebe Fullen says
My son would love the Mars explorer. The luner explorer was very cool also!
Michelle Proper says
I like the GeoSmart Mars Explorer the best and my Grandson agrees 🙂
Radha Muruganandam says
I love GeoSmart Alien Creatures - endless options for imaginations... kids will love to create stuff which appeal more to their imaginary world like aliens
Amanda Alvarado says
I like the GeoSmart Alien Creatures set!
Tiffany Grissom says
My twins 2 and grade class would just be thrilled to have these in their classrooms. My boys already have plenty of toys here at home, but there are many family's at their school who don't . I think these would be a wonderful and educational addition to the class.
Christine morales says
Mars explorer
Sara A. says
I think my kids would love the geo tracks mars explorer! My sister has a set that the kids love playing with when they are over there.
Kara Rotella says
My boys would love the space truck!
LeAnn Harbert says
I like the GeoSmart Mars Explorer kit.
Kathryn Cooper says
EDucational set looks excellent!
Jana says
My son would love the GeoSmart Lunar Rover
Sarah Kurtz says
Definitely the Lunar Rover but I think they would like them all
Mikaela Richter says
My daughter would love any of them, but my boyfriend says the GeoSmart Lunar Rover! 😀
Hannah Avery says
I think I'd like the space truck or the 100 piece educational set.
kayla sheehan says
i think the mars explorer looks the coolest!`
Danielle Papsis says
I like the educational set and the mars explorer.
Sarh S says
My boys would love any automotive type sets! They really love these magnetic building toys, but we don't have any with wheels yet.
Cynthia R says
I think it would be really cool to get the GeoSmart Mars Explorer
Karen alba says
The lunar rover has to be my favorite . Looks so cool and I know my son would love it
Joye Rast says
My grandsons would love the Mars Explorer and Space Truck.
Renee Walters says
My son would like their GeoSmart GeoSpace Station!
Jerry Cundiff says
GeoSmart Mars Explorer by GeoSmart is mine and my grandsons favorite set
Dil A says
I love the GeoSmart Mars Explorer
Keisha Flanagan says
I'd love the educational set or the alien animals set for my imaginative guy! Thanks!
kelly light says
we would love the space truck
Debra S says
Okay I have a lot of kids here. They already LOVE this sort of building toy. We have a SMALL set and I need more! They beg for more. So I would say I'd go for the very largest item they have, the Educational set. That would make the kids quite happy. And me too.
DENISE LOW says
I like the GeoSmart mars explorer. Thank you for the entry.
sandra says
I like the GeoSmart Mars Explorer
Amylynn H says
I like the educational set.
Monica Cobbs says
I like the geosmart alien creatures!
Jill B says
Great review!! My Grandkids would love this. Can this be purchased in a store?
Casey Mainguth says
My little guy loves to play with these at school too. I think he would love the GeoSmsrt Starship.
Kim Seger says
Wow, tough decision. But I love the geosmart educational set. Love the colors and the endless possibilities
Kim Plaza says
The Space trucks are very cool! Jackson would love them!
sheri anderson says
Would really love the GeoSmart Mars Explorer for my grandsons but these are all amazing and thanks!
Jessica Lodge says
I would like the GeoSmart Mars Explorer for my boys.
Sue E says
The GeoSmart Lunar Rover set looks like a lot of space fun!
Taylor Larareo says
So cool!
Cathy Coibion says
I love them all, especially the Geo smart educational set!
Trisha pool says
GeoSmart educational set, 100 pieces
Stacey A Smith says
my nephews would love the GeoSmart-Mars-Explorer the most.
Anna Matyja says
I would love to win the Educational Set.
Jerry Marquardt says
I like the GeoSmart Lunar Rover the most of all of the fine products by GeoSmart. How fun it is, indeed!