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Connetix Magnetic Tiles Pastel Creative Pack, 120 Pieces
The Connetix Pastel Creative Pack is a 120-piece magnetic tile set in eight earthy pastel colors: rose, berry, peach, mint, emerald, lemon, violet and sapphire. The bevelled tile edges and stronger magnets are what parents who own several brands keep coming back to, and 120 pieces is enough to work as a first set rather than a top-up. The trade-off buyers mention most is price: reviewers call it expensive, though most say it is worth it.
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- 120 pieces: 8 large squares, 48 small squares, 16 equilateral triangles, 16 right-angle triangles, 16 isosceles triangles, 8 window squares, and 8 hollow squares used as door frames
- Eight earthy pastel colors: rose, berry, peach, mint, emerald, lemon, violet and sapphire
- Bevelled edges that Connetix says keep the tiles strong while showing clear light refractions
- Non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA and phthalate free, ultrasonically sealed and riveted, per Connetix
- Works with the full Connetix range and, per Connetix, other leading magnetic tile brands
- Includes an inspiration booklet with build ideas, recommended for ages 3 and up
About Connetix Magnetic Tiles Pastel Creative Pack, 120 Pieces
This is the set that makes Connetix make sense as a first purchase. With 120 pieces, including 48 small squares plus window and door-frame pieces, it is big enough for houses, towers and castles without immediately wishing for more, which is where the 30-piece add-on packs fall short. Parents who own several brands, including Magna-Tiles, Playmags and Magformers, describe the tiles as sturdier and the magnets as noticeably stronger, so tall walls stay up where other tiles fold in on themselves. One of them notes the tiles are the same size as Playmags, which is why the two mix well.
The caveats buyers raise are small and consistent. Several call it expensive, even while saying it is worth it. Magnet strength gets mixed feedback: most reviewers find it strong, but one 3-star reviewer saw no difference from Playmags and said stacked squares still fell without support. The strength also cuts the other way, as one buyer warns that dropping a piece onto a finished build can bring it down. And at least one buyer found the pastels darker than the word suggests. With 491 ratings, most of them 5 stars, it has a much deeper track record than the smaller Connetix packs.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Tiles and magnets repeatedly described as sturdier and stronger than other major brands by reviewers who own several
- 120 pieces is a real first set, with squares, three kinds of triangles, windows and door frames
- Eight pastel colors that buyers call attractive and that mix with other Connetix and compatible sets
- Easy to clean and store, per buyers, and one play cafe owner reports heavy daily use holding up
- Includes an inspiration booklet with build ideas
What holds it back
- Reviewers consistently call it expensive for a magnetic tile set
- Magnet strength gets mixed feedback, and one 3-star reviewer found no difference from Playmags
- Strong magnets can bring a build down if a piece is dropped onto it, according to one buyer
- The pastels are darker than expected for at least one buyer
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
Get it if you want a first magnetic tile set with thicker tiles and stronger magnets than most brands, in a pastel palette, and you are comfortable paying more for build quality, or if you already own a Connetix or Playmags set and want to add 120 more pieces.
Skip it if…
Skip it if you are not sure your child will like magnetic tiles and want a cheaper way to find out, if you want the classic rainbow palette (Connetix makes it in other packs), or if your child is under 3, since Connetix lists it for ages 3 and up and warns about small parts and small magnets.
The verdict
The Pastel Creative Pack is the Connetix set to buy if you want to find out what the brand's thicker tiles and stronger magnets are about, without starting from a 30-piece add-on pack. Buyers who have owned several brands mostly say it is their favorite, and most ratings are 5 stars, but nearly all of them also say it costs more than the alternatives. If you are not sure your child will take to magnetic tiles, a cheaper starter set is the lower-risk way to find out.
What Real Buyers Say
Excerpts from customer reviews on the Amazon listing, picked because the same point comes up again and again (fit, durability, ease of use). We read the reviews; we don't test the toy by hand.
“These are such great quality! We introduced my toddler to magnetic tiles with the Mickey Train set by Tytan tiles and he would get so frustrated because the magnet on those were not strong enough. They are expensive but they are worth it; they are much stronger and sturdier for higher builds.”
United States
“Having 3 kids, we have gone through many magnet toys, including Magnatiles, Playmags, Magformers, Magna-qubix, Tegu, and now Connetix. They are the exact same size as the Playmags, but the magnets are much stronger and prettier. They stay and stand up well when building a high wall.”
United States
“My daughter has loved these since she was two. My husband and I find ourselves building with them too when she goes to sleep. They are sturdy, easy to clean and easy to store away.”
United States
“Pastel colors are nice, the variety of magnet types is great. However, I didn't notice any difference in the strength of magnets compared to playmags or another no name brand we have at home.”
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these compatible with Magna-Tiles or other magnetic tile sets?
Connetix says the pack works with its full range and with other leading magnetic tile brands, and one reviewer who owns several brands says the tiles are the same size as Playmags. Compatibility can vary with off-brand sets that do not follow the same sizes and magnet standards.
What comes in the box?
120 pieces: 8 large squares, 48 small squares, 16 equilateral triangles, 16 right-angle triangles, 16 isosceles triangles, 8 window squares and 8 hollow squares used as door frames, plus an inspiration booklet.
Is it worth the price compared with cheaper magnetic tiles?
Most reviewers say it is worth it for the stronger magnets and sturdier builds, while a few say they could not tell the difference from cheaper sets like Playmags. If your child has not shown interest in magnetic tiles yet, a cheaper starter set is the lower-risk way to find out.
What age is it for?
Connetix recommends it for ages 3 and up. The listing carries a small-parts and small-magnets safety warning, so keep it away from children under 3.
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