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Customer reviews of Quadrilla Basic Set by Educo / Hape Inc.
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Quadrilla Basic Set has been reviewed 70 times with an average rating of 4.71
Quadrilla Rules!
Posted 7/21/2008 by bruce shoemaker
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Excellent workmanship. Superior Fun! This toy is a blast for all. I even integrated it with our "Fridgits" for 2 and 3 dimensional fun. We all love it and recommend it for anyone. Enjoy!
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Marble Run
Posted 5/7/2008 by Lisa R.
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I ordered this product for my 2 year old son. The marble run is rated for 4years old an up but he loves it! I don't mind putting it together for him because we both enjoy playing with it. Even when he accidentally knocks it over it's pretty easy to reassemble because of the simple to follow picture manual. I would recommend this to anyone and it definately has staying power. He will outgrow many of the toys that he has but the Quadrilla Marble Run will be with us for years. Can't wait until he gets older and we can get the expansion kit.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 4/24/2008 by Barry McDonnell
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The basic Quadrilla set was a wonderful birthday gift for our gifted three year old grandson. As an added bonus the Momma and the Pappa, and the Gramdma and Grandpa (me) also enjoyed making different constructions and watching the marbles go hither and yon. It is a mesmerizig toy.
Excellent toy, high quality
Posted 4/24/2008 by Bridgette Huff
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My three-year-old son was literally jumping up and down with joy when the UPS man came with his new Quadrilla Basic set. Guess what? It did not disappoint. He LOVES it. It's beautifully made, and can be set up in as many configurations as your imagination allows. We paired it with his domino set and toy trains to cause chain reactions. We hope to expand the set soon.
Even Mom Loves This Toy
Posted 4/9/2008 by Jean W.
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We recently purchased the basic Quadrilla set, and we are loving it. Other parent reviews said it was a great toy, and they were right. My 3-year old boy loves it, Mom and Dad love it, everyone loves it. And what an education my son is getting from this product. We'll never tire of it. It's also attractive, not another hunk of plastic, and very well made. We are going to purchase the add-on sets for special occasions, like birthdays.
Product review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 2/7/2008 by lynsay k.
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Excellent product. My daughter (3) just loves this marble run. She still needs help with all but the most basic set up but it really is stable, if I set it up for her she can play for hours without knocking it down. My only regret is that we went for the smallest set because we weren't sure how much she would play with it and now she wants more more more (mainly the red see-saw).
Great Add-On To Twist And Rail Set
Posted 1/15/2008 by Annette Wagner
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We already had the twist and rail set, and this set allows the kids to make even more elaborate structures. Love this toy - we've had a Quadrilla for over a year, and the kids keep going back to it. They started trying to recreate the pictures that came with the set, and have expanded to just creating something really cool. Love this toy.
What A Great Toy!
Posted 1/10/2008 by Gail Erhardt
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This set inspires all of the family to make the tallest most complicated structures imaginable. Of course, they do fall when you have a four year old and a uncoordinated mother, but the stability of the product is great. We love it. All ages in our family have enjoyed the product, 4-Adult.
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Posted 1/1/2008 by Amie L Mattson
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Great Marble set! My son loved it. He hasn't stopped playing with it since he got it. Which for a 6 year old's attention span that is saying a lot.
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Posted 12/28/2007 by Teresa Frazier
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I really wanted to get excited about this product but it is not quite what I had hoped for. In concept it is wonderful but it is somewhat unstable and has a tendency to fall over with the slightest bump. It is wonderful for inspiring creativity and imagination, and overall my four year son is excited about it. I just wish it were a bit more stable.
Awesome Gift!
Posted 9/25/2007 by Michelle Power Monaco
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This is an amazing toy! We purchased it for my son for his 6th birthday and he loves it! So does his Dad and Grandfather. The quality of the wood is fabulous. The instructions are easy enough that my son can follow the color codes and play by himself. He also loves making his own configurations. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination! We also purchased a Fun set (#2) and Expansion sets (#3 and #4). Santa will definitely need to bring some more for Christmas!
Product review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 8/14/2007 by Rosa M. Fernandez
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Fun for the whole family. My 3 year old loves it, even though he needs our help to set it up. You will probably want to add more pieces later on, but this is enough for a lot of experimentation.
A rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 8/13/2007
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We are very impressed with Quadrilla. We bought it for my 6 year old grandson who makes very symetrical patterns with all building toys and loves marbles so it was the perfect toy. My husband and college aged sons enjoyed it also.
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Posted 8/8/2007 by Anne Holton
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WOW! What an awesome toy! We bought the basic set along with the twist and rail set, and they have been played with daily by our 4 children (aged 5-13)--and by us as well!
Review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 4/17/2007 by Dan Bohurjak
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Our children are 3 and 5 years old and they love the different combinations and different shapes they can make with their marble run. They usually follow the suggested designs, but sometimes they get adventurous and try a design of their own... (Of course, it doesn't always work, but problem solving is part of the fun.)
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 2/24/2007 by Allan D
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My 2 and 5 year old daughters love this toy and play with it daily.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 2/16/2007 by Josephine Zito
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I was surprised to see how easy it was to assemble. The only problem I had was determining which way the blocks were to be situated on the rail. It took me a while but my Grandson, 5 years old, was able to figure it out before me. It was great to see him put the set together with the extra parts without my help. I hope to add on other parts of the set.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/30/2007 by Bonnie J. Maxwell
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Very fun, but a little hard to put together so that one end isn't falling down while the other end is getting built up, a lot of interim propping was needed. This isn't necessarily bad altogether as it does teach architectural basics, but requires more patience than some children have. I ended up doing more of the building than my 8 year old grandson for whom it was purchased. I think we will want add-ons though. Once it was built, he had a ball with it!
Not For My 4 Year Old
Posted 12/21/2006
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While this toy is cool, it's a bit advanced for my 4 year old daughter. Also, if her 2 year old sister comes in the room while it's being built, forget it. It all knocks down like dominoes in 2 seconds of touching. Perhaps it is better suited for 6 year olds.
A Good Starting Point
Posted 9/29/2006 by A. M. Winkowski
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We bought the Quadrilla Basic Set because I was fascinated with this toy, but wasn't sure that my son would be. Turns out he loves it. His friends love it. His baby sitter loves it (and wants one of her own for her teen-aged friends to play with). Even his grandmother thought it was a great toy. It's interesting to build and very cool to look at. At four years old, my son can't quite put it together all by himself, but he is interested enough in the toy that he continues to try and gets better with each attempt. When set up on carpet the structure is less stable than on a hard surface but it's still manageable. We tend to set this up on the train table. It seems to be easier for my son to play with it at that level, too. We're planning to get one of the other sets to expand the possibilities. We'd really like to build bigger and more complex runs. Still, this item was perfect to start with. All in all, a toy that's been well worth the money.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 9/4/2006
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A high quality toy that children (and parents when they get a chance) can play with. This is a very sturdy marble run. Much sturdier than some of the plastic sets.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 8/31/2006 by Marcia A Burkhardt
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Our boys and girls at Little River are really enjoying this game! It requires great concentration, problem solving, and reading! The students quickly learn that they need to work together to form the maze. The guide provides them with a "real world" use of reading and problem solving. We are amazed at how they begin to solve the process of creating a maze the marbles can follow to the end! Super!
Great product!
Posted 7/10/2006 by Katharine Brunner
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We bought this as a potty-training reward for our 3 year old, and he loves it. He has a little trouble setting the track up by himself, but he can certainly do it if he's coached, and he and our 20 month old love to watch the marbles go! This set is pretty basic, so we plan to purchase another set to expand the building possibilities.
A rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 3/7/2006 by Wendy Comellas
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Excellent fun toy that promotes learning and "thinking". Love that is a classic wooden toy that will last forever and just like the box says....ages from 1-99. Fabulous gift and I'm very impressed with the quality of your service. I had to call your store as I was confused on all the "add on" pieces. Friendly and knowledgable staff.
Review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 2/10/2006 by Lisa Wyble
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The set was purchased for my son who is 6. I thought he would love it since he loves building with blocks but it is slightly tricky to set up. This means I always have to play with him. Also, I think it does not have enough pieces. I should have bought the larger set and that would have given us more options. He does like running the marbles through the course when it is completed.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/17/2006 by Lori West-Jenkins
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My kids are enjoying the Quadrilla Basic Set. My only complaint is that when you put the set together, it isn't real stable and does fall over if it is bumped.
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Posted 1/15/2006 by Diane Studnicka
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The kids liked putting runs together, so did I. The quality of the product is excellent. Everything fits togeter very well. I know this type of quality will last through all the kids
quadrilla basic set
Posted 1/9/2006 by Tammy McMillen
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I found the kit frustrating, but my 7 year old daughter has made model after model based on the pictures provided, and she and her little brother have spent quite a bit of time playing with this game. A real winner!
Product review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/7/2006 by Michele
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I would highly recommend this Quadrilla Basic Set to anyone whom loves to build! I have a five year old son who loves to gets his hands on anything he can build, especially the Erector toys for higher ages. When he received the Quadrilla Basic Set as his holiday gift, it was his number one toy. He plays with this toy every day for at least an hour (also, his little sister, age 2, likes to help him drop the marbles). Also, Mommy and Papa likes to play along with him! When my son builds, he likes/wants to follow instructions on his very own. Enclosed instruction booklet for designing numerous sets, I would give them an A. When we go to Grandma's, the toy must/gets tag along with us. Since this toy is such a hit, I plan to add a few accessories to the Basic set.
Quadrilla Basic set
Posted 1/6/2006
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This is a great toy. My five-year-old son started playing with it immediately after unwrapping the gift. The only downside is that the pieces are not that steady on the floor (especially on a rug), so the whole thing can get knocked over fairly easily. Even so, I would recommend this toy to anyone - it's fun to build and play with.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/6/2006
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High quality toy that interested children of all ages, from 18 months to age 6. This was purchased for a 3 year old and all of the children loved it! Highly recommend for hours of entertainment.
Product review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/6/2006 by Carol Kappe
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I bought this gift for my grandchildren, ages 4 1/2 and 8. They have thoroughly enjoyed it and have played with it frequently since Chirstmas.
A great find!
Posted 1/6/2006 by Kelly
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This was a perfect gift for my 3-year-old son. He loves marbles, so watching them fall in mazes he created is perfect. Not only did he love it, so did his 5-year-old sister, parents AND grandparents. It was really the perfect gift. The only complaint I have is that many of the pictures in the instruction book need pieces from other sets. Therefore, my son got frustrated when we told him we couldn't build a particular maze because we didn't have enough pieces. We ended up getting the Twist and Rail set for my daughter and now we can build most anything. It is well worth the money.
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Posted 1/6/2006 by Melissa J.
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My five year old received this for Christmas, he loves it. I still have to help him build initially, but then all the kids gather around to send the marbles racing. As with most wooden toys, I'm sure this one will be around until I have grandchildren.
A rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/6/2006 by Mary M. Boo
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Nicely made and good-looking, but too complicated, with too many small pieces, for a four-year-old. The basic set is, I think, too simple to sustain interest in older children (probably requires supplementation by additional sets/pieces--making the toy even more expensive). Building a raceway/maze took a six-year-old a relatively short time; once it was built, he lost interest after feeding a few marbles down the chute. There was no sense of a "race," because the marbles go through one at a time; older kids might be able to stage time trials using a stopwatch.
This was my first experience with Fat Brain, and I thought the service was excellent.
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/5/2006 by Mary Furmanek
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I thank you, my grandchildren thank you, the childcare home I bought the 2nd set for thanks you, for having such a wonderful "toy" offered on your website. It is far more than a toy. The children are learning some of "life's lessons" in one toy - cooperation, sharing, imagination and "try, try, again"! I already have requests to buy the expansion sets.
Again, thank you for offering such a wonderful product.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/4/2006 by PLG
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Had a chance to begin exploring with my five-year old grandson yesterday. . . just trial-and-error experimentation to see what the marble would do in different configurations. He loved the red block that would send marbles in alternating directions and he's already stacking blocks to see what happens when there's additional height . . . a great thinking toy! (I liked the link from Fat Brain to the Quadrilla website . . . although in German, they have GREAT ideas for learning experiences using the Quadrilla materials.)
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/4/2006 by Joe Plesniak
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This toy is made out of high quality wooden materials and is easy to assemble with helpful color coded blocks. The playability is strong, as there is something about running long lines of marbles through ramps that really appeals to kids.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 1/4/2006 by Lisa Kearns
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This toy was the hit of Christmas! All four of our children have spent hours making a "marble factory" and figuring out new ways to assemble the wooden tracks.
Quadrilla is so well made, sturdy when assembed, and in pieces big enough even a younger child can do it. It stimulates the imagination, helps develop motor skills, and teaches that simple toys are often more fun than electronic toys.
We will definitely be buying add-on sets for this Basic Quadrilla!
Quadrill Basic Set
Posted 1/4/2006 by Karen Eischens
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This was a XMas gift for my 5 year old son and he loves it! We wish we would have spent the money to get a larger set had we known how good it was. Only one thing he has a hard time with is the fact that it tips over, but that is just learning for him that it's not interlocking. My husband also enjoyed it. It was a hot toy - thanks!! You can probably expect we'll be back to buy more to add on.
Outstanding Toy! Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 12/12/2005 by Lynda L. Bedri
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Fun for the whole family. I purchased this for my grandson but everyone in the family had fun with it. My grandson loves to build things and was excited that he could add on to this item.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/30/2005 by Allison Sininger
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I purchased the Quadrilla Basic Set for my 5 year old son for Christmas. I opened the box and examined some of the pieces. It seems to be made of very high quality workmanship and I am sure my son will enjoy hours playing with this item. I will purchase again I'm sure since there are so many expansion pieces to choose from.
A rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/30/2005 by Kerriann Meeuwenberg
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This was purchased for our grandson's 5th birthday who loved the building of the marble runs. For stability purposes, it should be built on a flat, level surface, but not carpet. Our 3 1/2 year old grandson enjoyed building rather than using it for the marble run, so the more appropriate age is five and above.
The set occupied both boys for many hours and they were ready to return to it the next morning. Quadrilla should provide hours of fun and learning.
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/30/2005 by Sarah McDougal
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Quadrilla is great--my nephew loves it! He can spend hours playing with it. Sturdy and well-made.
Review for Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/30/2005 by Holly Olson
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This is a great product! It is entertaining, as well as educational! My son, who is 5, is very interested in how this works and loves to watch it over and over again. My 2 year old daughter also has a great time watching and playing with this toy! The shipping time on this was very fast and we are very pleased all around!
Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/28/2005
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A fabulous toy. I bought two: one for my three-and-a-half year old son, and one for my six-year-old nephew. Both enjoy playing with the set, and especially watching the marbles as they circle the track.
Review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/25/2005
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Quadrilla Basic Set was a great hit with my four year old.
Quadrilla Basic
Posted 11/22/2005 by Hillary
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The toy looks awsome, but we're not unpacking it until Christmas. We bought it for our 3 year old. The marbles are probably on the small side for this age, but this will be a supervised toy and we don't plan on giving him EVERY marble to play with at once!
It's currently in my office and everyone who's seen the box has asked "oh, can we take it out and try it!" Clearly a fun toy for all ages, even when it's in the box!
We're very excited about it. I had a similar set when I was young and I love that it's made from wood and has wonderful colors, something we'll be able to have for a very very long time.
We'll definately order from Fat Brain Toys again.
Great Toy!
Posted 11/21/2005 by Dean Pedregon
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My child loves it! It's amazing how they can quietly entertain themselves for hours.
Product review of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/21/2005 by Meredith Ward
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First of all, I am thrilled with my experience with your company. The service exceeded my expectations, the product arrived quickly, and was better priced than anywhere else I found - triple play! I loved the free delivery too!
To be honest, we haven't played with the sets yet, because they are a Christmas gift for my 4-year old son. I have been looking for a good marble set for him for over a year & I was ecstatic to find these. Most sets have pieces that just rest on each other, which is far too unstable for a little guy to use, or they are just cheap & flimsy. Nicholas is obsessed with marbles & other little things which "fall down" & I can't wait to see his reaction to these. If he doesn't love them, I know his dad will.
Thanks for the follow up - with three little kids in our family, I can assure you we'll be shopping with you again!
A rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/16/2005 by Karen Deuschle
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I bought the Quadrilla as a gift for my sister's family - 2 smaller boys. I saw the set at a toy store and it looked so cool and I know that my nephews will love it. I haven't gotten to play with it yet. Shipping came very quickly, none of the packages were dented or had anything wrong, and items were packed well. I have already recommended your website to a co-worker. The only reason I didn't give you the highest rating was because I haven't gotten a chance to play with it yet, so I don't know how it will be. Also disappointed with the short time for refunds, need more than 30 days if it will be a gift. Will be fun on Christmas day.
Review for Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/16/2005 by Rachael Weisz
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Great toy. Lots of options for creativity. I guess I am a little disappointed that you really need an expansion kit to explore all the possibilities... but I now realize that that's my own fault for not reading the description better.
keep on rolling
Posted 11/15/2005 by victor
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I bought the quadrilla basic set for my daughter. She is now 5 years old. She does need a little help to assemble some of the pieces together, but she loves to play with the set. She can spend hours and hours just rolling the marbles. At the drop out where the marbles roll out, we put some kind of box to catch the marbles. My inlaws had a ball playing with the set too. I can't wait to expand the set.......
thanks
My rating of Quadrilla Basic Set
Posted 11/14/2005 by Beth Miller
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My son is 4.5 and he loves this toy. It is easy to use, yet challenging enough to keep him busy a long time.
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Posted 10/25/2005 by Julie Weyers
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Looks awesome, was one of the Top Toys in the Family Fun Magazine for November. My son loves marble mazes and it looks like this is finally one he can connect. Seems very sturdy.
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