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Hape Basic Builder Toddler Wooden Play Set, 42 pcs

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  • Encourages budding carpenters to build and build some more
  • Includes building guide for ideas to construct with this 42 piece set, include screws, fasteners, links, and more
  • Promotes dexterity, hand-eye coordination, matching, and spatial relationships
  • Recommended for ages 3 years and up
  • Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials

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Little builders, ready your screwdrivers! The Basic Builder Set inspires budding carpenters to build bigger and better than ever before. Each of the 42 pieces connect to construct an endless variety of contraptions with this best-selling, innovatively designed building set, providing children hours of entertainment. Consult the included building guide for ideas, invent new and unique structures, or design your masterpiece as you go along. Encourages development of coordination, fine motor skills, and creative thinking. Made from wood sourced from environmentally sustainably sourced forests. Durable child-safe paint finish and solid wood construction make this a toy your child will love for years to come. Hape's toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. All Hape products sold in North America meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.

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Why We Love This Product:

  • 42 piece set
  • Includes building guide
  • Encourages creativity and structured play
  • Classic design with functional use

Ready, set, build!

Basic building pieces lead the way to endless amounts of fun! With the Basic Builder Set from Hape Toys, kids will be introduced to age appropriate building skills; however, creative twists like wheels and googly eyes encourage creativity and individual style. Made primarily from quality wood pieces, the basic builder set is a great way to encourage kids to expand their engineering and structural skills while always keeping fun at the heart of their play.

About Hape

Hape toys are designed first and foremost for children. Each product is developed to enhance a child’s developmental skills. Hape believes that the future begins and belongs to our children. It is our duty to leave them with infinite possibilities, not unsolvable problems. Our toys are created to inspire play, learning, and exploration of the world we live in; through responsible business practices we aspire to leave the world in a better condition than when we received it.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    553 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, instructions, fun and entertainment value of the toy building blocks. For example, they mention it's a solid toy, great to spark an imagination and the wheels add a fun factor. Some appreciate the finish and size. That said, some complain about the screwdriver being crude and problematic.

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    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy building blocks. They mention it's a solid toy, well-done, and age-appropriate. Some say the quality is low compared to other sets. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The "kit" is made with the same quality material as the other many of our other Hape toys and I am quite sure the pieces will last for many..." Read more

    "...I am not disappointed. It has quite a few cute projects to build and the “eyes” and wheels add a fun factor that the other sets don’t have...." Read more

    "Very good quality. Instructive and entertaining. Approachable kit, too, not off-putting for a 2 1/2 year old boy or 4 year old granddaughter...." Read more

    "...We've only had it a short time, but like other Hape toys, it seems very durable...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the instructions in the toy building blocks set very good and entertaining. They say it provides children with endless practice and strengthens their understanding of math concepts. Customers also say the set comes with ideas on what to build and is an engaging learning toy at a fair price. They have a great time putting things together and using the nuts and bolts to secure them. They also mention that the instructions state which wooden pieces to use and how.

    "...purposeful play setting Hape's Basic Builder Kit does provide children with endless practice and strengthens their understanding math concepts..." Read more

    "...She plays with it a lot and likes using the tools." Read more

    "Very good quality. Instructive and entertaining. Approachable kit, too, not off-putting for a 2 1/2 year old boy or 4 year old granddaughter...." Read more

    "...For now, she is doing a good job putting the wooden pieces together by twisting the little nuts & bolts with her fingers, and I help her by..." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toy building blocks set to be fun to build with. They say the eyes and wheels add a fun factor that the other sets don't have. Customers also mention that the design ideas are fun but nothing too special.

    "...It has quite a few cute projects to build and the “eyes” and wheels add a fun factor that the other sets don’t have. My daughter enjoys these a lot...." Read more

    "Very good quality. Instructive and entertaining. Approachable kit, too, not off-putting for a 2 1/2 year old boy or 4 year old granddaughter...." Read more

    "...We had lots of fun making things and it was so well done. Our grandkids are three and loved them but will even be better as they get older too...." Read more

    "Very Basic Building set. Fun design ideas but nothing too special or different about this set compared to others similar that are available." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toy building blocks engaging, instructive, and fun. They also say they're very willing to play with them.

    "...They're easy for her to handle and build...and she clearly finds them engaging. Even her grandmother couldn't resist building with them...." Read more

    "my boy like it, and very willing to play" Read more

    "High quality, engaging, instructive, fun...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the finish of the toy building blocks nice, smooth, and cute. They also appreciate the beautiful colors and good wood for the tools, boards, nuts, and bolts.

    "I am very impressed...good wood for the tools, boards, nuts and bolts...." Read more

    "...Suspect an older child might handle this better. Beautiful colors and nice finish. Only give 4 stars because of difficulty with screwdriver...." Read more

    "Super fun and cute to boot." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the toy building blocks. They mention that the pieces are large enough for their toddlers to handle, and the tools are big enough for them to use easily. Some customers also mention that there are enough building materials for one child but not really for two.

    "...I would buy this set for a younger child, though: the pieces and tools are big enough for toddlers to easily manipulate, will work just as well as..." Read more

    "...He made a project with it.There are enough building materials for one child but not really for two...." Read more

    "...He is only 18 months but the peices are large enough for him to handle." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the toy building blocks. They mention it's worth the price.

    "...However, this is a great and well made product. Definitely worth the price!..." Read more

    "...Over all it's well worth the money." Read more

    "A Quality, Engaging Learning Toy At A Fair Price..." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers have difficulty using the screwdriver and wood screws in the toy building blocks. They mention that the screw driver is crude and the wood screws are problematic.

    "...other reviews of the all-wood Melissa and Doug set that the wood screws were problematic, so I guess it’s a trade off." Read more

    "...Only give 4 stars because of difficulty with screwdriver. Otherwise really nice toy!" Read more

    "My kid loves it, but it could use a few more screws. Has taken the abuse of a 2 year old well" Read more

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