As the holiday season approaches, what better way to spread cheer than by delving into the world of construction and building toys? Whether you’re shopping for toddlers or tweens, the joy of creating, constructing, and imagining with these versatile toy sets transcends age boundaries. In this blog post, we’ll explore a treasure trove of Christmas-worthy construction toys that promise to bring smiles and creativity to kids of all ages.
Beyond the excitement of unwrapping presents, construction and building toys offer a gift that keeps on giving—education and STEM learning! These toys go beyond simple entertainment; they become invaluable tools for fostering skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From enhancing problem-solving abilities to encouraging spatial awareness, construction toys provide a hands-on approach to learning that’s both engaging and educational. So, as you shop for the perfect Christmas gift, consider the lasting impact of a construction toy that not only sparks joy but also fuels the flame of curiosity and learning in young minds.
Elian loves to build, whether it be with legos, magnetic tiles, Geomags or K’nex, he will literally spend hours playing, building and designing things with his construction toys. So I am always on the look out for different types of construction toys to keep his interest. This year I have found 10 great sets on Wicked Uncle that are a bit different to what he already has, but that I know he will love. So here are a few ideas if you have littles who also love to build.
Tower Crane Construction Set – Take your engineering skills to new heights with this fully operational crane, standing at 2 feet tall, with a working latching hook to transport load, 360 rotation and functional lift!
Robots in Motion Building Set – A great basic STEM starter kit for younger ones. Design and build robots that move and transform using the chunky 116 pieces in this set.
Structural Engineering – Bridges and Skyscrapers – Learn about the strength of materials and forces of tension and compression as you construct a skyscraper or a suspension bridge with this epic engineering kit. Instructions included for 20 different models.
Vex Robotic Arm – This incredible 380-piece robotic arm kit is easy to assemble and requires no batteries or wires. Simply follow the instructions in the 66-page manual to build a 25cm tall, fully functional model of a manufacturing arm. Once built, the arm can raise objects up and fully rotate through 4 points of motion.
Vex Ball Shooter – Learn about physics, force and motion with this modular ball shooter. Using the pump action mechanism you can fire balls up to 20 feet, so set your targets and take aim!
12 in 1 Solar Hydraulic Construction Set – Challenge yourself to build all 12 of the mechanical machines and animals in this awesome construction set. Each structure has a different mechanical movement, all powered by solar energy and water.
Windbots – 6 in 1 Robot Building Kit – This fun and educational kit is a fantastic way to learn about alternative wind energy, whilst having fun constructing robots that can walk, fly and even sail.
Build Your Own Marble Racetrack – Easy to construct racetrack with plenty of twists and turns. Challenge your friends to race marbles around the course and see who will be the first to cross the finish line.
Roller Coaster Engineering – Conduct an action-packed series of hands-on physics experiments with this awesome science set. Simply piece together the sturdy frame structures and attach the flexible track to build endless roller coaster designs. Experiment with mass and velocity to create cool loop-the-loops and steep drops.
Hydraulic Cyborg Hand – Every wanted to be part robot? Well now’s your chance. Build this wearable robotic hand, learn how hydraulics work with pistons filled with water, and challenge yourself to pick up different shaped and sized items using your creation.
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