Octoplay Giant Set Natural Colours, 40 pcs

Build 2D and 3D models (one large or several smaller at the same time) with these 40 octagonal pieces in beautiful natural colours. 

Octoplay is durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor play - wherever you have building space. 

Construction play teaches your child how to put the pieces together and how to build a solid structure that will stand on its own without toppling over. 

We often associate building blocks with quiet sit-down play, but with the Giant Octoplay pieces, your child needs to be on their feet and actively move their body as they put the shapes together. That’s why Polydron is a wonderful gift idea, both for little bundles of energy and for kids who love to build and construct but tend to opt out of physical play.

Try playing a guessing game, where one person builds something and the other has to guess what it is. For example, you can make a fun roundish reindeer or a dinosaur with the 40 octagonal pieces.

Or let the kids work together to build the tallest possible free-standing tower, all while learning to share the pieces and agree on where to put them. 

The pieces have bumps on one side, so children can recognise the shapes by feeling them - great for their tactile sense.

Polydron is one of the biggest hits in our entire range of educational and developmental toys. It looks simple - and that’s often the hallmark of the most successful designs.

With a hole in the centre, the pieces are the perfect size for little hands to hold and handle. All Polydron products can be assembled freely according to your own imagination or by following the included inspiration guides.

The plastic is lightweight, so it won't hurt if a piece falls on your head. However, the pieces aren’t too light - the wind won't carry off your creation on a breezy day at the playground. 

Octoplay is made from very robust and durable ABS plastic, designed to withstand years of use in professional settings and virtually a lifetime of fun construction play at home. ABS plastic is also used for food storage containers.

The pieces are made from 100% recycled plastic.

 

To clean, wipe down the pieces with a damp cloth.

 

The activity is wonderful for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:

• Great for promoting your child's visual perception.
• Stimulates hand-eye coordination, which is used for example when we use a pair of scissors to cut a precise line, when we need to pour water into a glass without missing, or when we throw, kick, or catch the ball that comes flying towards us in PE class.

Diameter: Dia. 24 cm
Suitable for ages 2 yrs. to 6 yrs.

Constructing and building is educational, fun, and also time consuming. We can easily write a long sales pitch about how building and construction play stimulates your child's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as well as their understanding of geometry and interest in entrepreneurship.

With construction play, your child also gets real-life experience with problem-solving when it comes to figuring out how to put together the construction so it doesn't suddenly collapse. Your child's construction play with all sorts of magnets, building blocks, or pieces makes it fun for them to concentrate. Also, it's so cool and satisfying to construct a tall, tall tower or build the longest marble run ever, or to maybe make a really cool domino track and film it as it topples.

Do you know Polydron?

The Toy Academy aunties and uncles have a long-standing play date with the English toy company Polydron. The first toys Polydron launched were
pieces of sturdy plastic that can be connected in countless ways. Original Polydron pieces are still sold, and they bring joy to children with imaginative and developmental play in many homes, schools, and kindergartens.

Now, there are several different types of Polydron. Maybe you've heard of the magnetic building blocks Polydron MAG, which also come as baby toys or with mirrors. You can also choose huge XL Polydron sets, which are ideal for building extra large structures - even a fun playhouse to play in. Polydron pieces can be used outdoors, and they can be passed down for generations. A common feature of all the variants is that they're quite tough and durable toys that can be passed down to generations of curious children who can play and learn.

See our selection from Polydron here.