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Customer reviews of Reptangles by Fat Brain Toy Co.
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Reptangles has been reviewed 115 times with an average rating of 4.43
Review for Reptangles
Posted 6/13/2010 by Jennifer Yunk
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Hard to put together - I thought these would be more fun, but they don't come together easily for my 6, 15 or 16 year old. So, they tire and walk away.
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Travel Fun
Posted 6/7/2010 by Susan Garlinghouse
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Good toy to take along, car or plane, light weight and easy to share and compare creations. Adults enjoy also
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Educational fun
Posted 10/6/2010 by Joi Christy
- EDUCATOR
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It does take younger kids time to figure out how to manipulate the turtles to form more than just a line of turtles, however, older kids (8+) at my sites followed the book examples and were excited to show the others what they made. The intent for the toy was to give educational fun; fun that educated the kids without them knowing. Even older kids 12+ were able to understand the mathematical terms in the book and when they could see the final product understood it.
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Posted 9/5/2010 by Pam Stephan
- GRANDPARENT
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Not only did our grandson follow the booklet and make the different configurations, he made up some of his own. What a great product!
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Posted 6/22/2010 by Brenda
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My nephew is a Lego's maniac and for his birthday he received a couple of new sets, but when he opened my present, he was not interested in the Legos! He fully focused his attention on the Retangles and didn't even play with the new Legos until the next day.
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No Fun
Posted 3/6/2011 by Janice
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I had a 3 and a 6 yr old grandson here. Neither one played with them. I got on the floor... dinked around with the Reptangles for awhile... and totally agreed with the boys. NO fun. It's hard to figure out how to put them together. I felt the colors dull, and lots of bumps and slots on them that totally turned off the boys and me. I'm not sure GoodWill will want them!!!
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A challenging breed, Reptangles do take some thought and persistance. The more you play, the more you'll recognize how intricate and versatile they are. Though, if you decide you aren't a turtle-loving type, we respect that. Just ship your turtles back to us and we'll quickly shell out a refund or assist with an exchange. Please visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Reptangles
Posted 6/10/2010 by Lydia
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Another quality product from Fat Brain... sturdy, colorful, etc, etc, the only slight setback i think they are a little bit difficult for young children to fit together...but maybe its recommended for older ones...
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Michelle
Posted 7/17/2011 by Michelle Carr
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The possibilities and combinations keep my daughter busy. The unique design allows for several different solutions of advanced geometric shapes. I would not recommend this toy for young children who are easily frustrated. The snapping options are small and require pressure in some ways and a delicate touch in other ways. It's a cleverly designed building block.
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Imaginative and Challenging
Posted 1/20/2011
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I have bought two sets of these. One for grandma's house for all the grandkids (and adults) and one for at home. They were a Christmas present for my daughter (4 yrs. old) and once showed what they could do, she really enjoyed them. She loves to make two turtles "dance" together. My two year old son also likes to stick a couple together. They are easy for little hands to put together and take apart. I bought this toy because I knew it was a toy that would grow with them and last several years. We have been happy with the purchase so far.
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Turtles Unite!
Posted 8/23/2010 by Jennifer Fey
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These are cool--you can make so many three dimensional shapes, you forget they are turtles!
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Review for Reptangles
Posted 8/4/2010 by Kiran
- GRANDPARENT
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It took a little while to figure out how to snap the turtles, once done it was a breeze. I like the box for storage. It is a great toy for eye hand coordination.
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Great toy!
Posted 7/30/2010
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I got this toy for my Lego loving son. He loved building the shapes shown in the included workbook. He specifically asked to play with it for several days, taking it with him in the car and on a family camping trip. We have shared this toy with many of our friends and all the kids have loved it. It works well at a restarant, giving each kid a color to play with.
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Product review of Reptangles
Posted 10/25/2011 by Maria
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The turtles are very, very hard to snap together and the rough plastic construction hurt my daughter's hands as well as mine. I returned this toy.
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Rough reptiles are remedied rightfully with rapid returns. Say that 5 times fast, then visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details. Two things to keep in mind: 1. Facets must be aligned for greater ease in connecting. 2. The turtle shells are rigid to keep the shape of what you build. Practice makes perfect in snapping turtles!
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Nothing Slow and Boring about these reptiles!
Posted 11/19/2010 by Melissa Mullins
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My son is 4 and he absolutely loves Reptangles. I was a bit concerned because the age was 6+ but it just goes to show how adaptable the toy is to kids at almost any age. He loves stacking them, playing with them (interactive play), and building building building! Definitely worth the money. Great toy forthe holidays!
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Information about Reptangles
Posted 12/29/2010 by Maureen
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My son love the fact that there are an endless possibilities of things to make. It is a toy that lets their imagination and creativity come out plus it comes with a book of over 80 designs. He can sit with it forever.
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A rating of Reptangles
Posted 3/7/2011 by Mary
- EDUCATOR
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I have purchased two sets for my class of 4 year olds. It required some practice but now that the children have experienced them they can't put them down.
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Unique toy
Posted 12/15/2010 by Jo Ann
- GRANDPARENT
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3 1/2 yr old grandsons love it. Good challenging way to use their imaginations.
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My rating of Reptangles
Posted 12/9/2010 by Kimberly Lima-Ritacco
- FRIEND
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this was a gift for someone and it was a big hit. Parents love it also!
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Product review of Reptangles
Posted 1/9/2012 by Sharon Gordon
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Reptangles is a really neat toy concept, but my four year old had a hard time time snapping the pieces together, and then some link points come apart too easily. Most of the patterns in the manual are too difficult to construct, and since it doesn't actually result in something you can play with, it did hold my child's interest. I hope it is something we can grow into, or we need to lower our expectations.
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Reptangles are best fit for children ages 6 and up. You may opt to keep Reptangles until your child grows into them. Should you decide to return them - full satisfaction is a snap! Please visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Review of Reptangles
Posted 12/7/2011 by mary Fleming
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My daughter who is 7 just loved these! She loved the shape and all of the different "creations" she could come up with!
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Information about Reptangles
Posted 9/26/2011 by Linda Snyder
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clever interlocking parts, bright colors imaginative, creates fine motor
skills, can be used in more sophisticated ways as child advances.
Although website listed this item as good for 4 year old boys, the manufacturer designated it as age 6 up. I sent it so he could grow with it, but was disappointed in your reviews not being monitored for age.
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IN A SNAP
Posted 3/30/2011 by COFFEEMOM
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The pieces are easy to snap together and a little harder to get apart than I imagined. I ordered this for a three year old - now I realize that is young, but they really enjoy putting things together. The colors are pleasant and it was easy to play games counting out the pieces and matching colors - making patterns - lots of fun games. The shape of the pieces is fun (who doesn't like turtles?). There are just enough of them - not too much for them to put in the toy box. Enough to make some really big shapes.
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Reptangles
Posted 8/23/2010 by AnneLouise Grippo
- GRANDPARENT
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I think this is a sound educational toy for children. The only problem that my grandsons seem to have was to snap the "turtles" together. It was a bit of a challenge; however, the idea book is fantastic and challenges the mind with an assortment of geometric skills.
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Better than Imagined
Posted 10/5/2011 by Joy Maddox
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We only got this because it was rated so high and said it was a favorite of kids that liked building but it is an amazing toy. My 6 year old plays with it for hours at a time. So much fun for any age.
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Reptangles
Posted 2/13/2012 by Michael McCann
- GRANDPARENT
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The product was a birthday present for a 5 year old. It was the hit of the day with him and his 3 year old brother. They have received other construction playsets from Fat Brain and have enjoyed them, but this is the best so far. Once they got the hang of building with the reptangles they were used with play ninjas, cars, super heroes, dinosaurs and other things in extended epic stories. The versatility and durability of the reptangles promise a long enjoyment.
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4yr old's new blocks
Posted 10/10/2011
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Shows it off to all the guests who visit us, he really marvels at all the different colors of the turtles. The product also encourages family participation, as everyone tries to make different structures.
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Review for Reptangles
Posted 7/7/2011 by sharon warner
- GRANDPARENT
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My 6 yr old grandson was a lego fan ,so I saw these and read the great reviews and they were right. He absolutly loves them and is coming up with great designs he couldn't do with legos. I love your company and this product and look forward to trying others you carry. Thank You.
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A rating of Reptangles
Posted 1/10/2011 by Kate Harley
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Great way to spark imagination! Both my 6 year old son and 3 year old daughter love to play with these. Fun to play with and easy to keep stored in its own box.
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Product review of Reptangles
Posted 12/29/2010 by Howard Wolf
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My grandchildren are interested in games that will keep them stimulated and challenged. I have found that you have the greatest selection of games which are enjoyable and stimulating for kids. Keep up the good work!!! The grandchildren came over with their parents. It was a battle as to who would play with the Reptangles. Everyone wanted a chance to play with the Reptangles. I was pretty sure that this would happen so I ordered two boxes of Reptangles. I should have ordered more.
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Not what I expected!
Posted 9/1/2010 by Telli Chave
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Setting: Home
I was expecting a little more from these building turtles. They have not been played with as I expected. My boys love Legos and have not taken to the Reptangles.
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Not turtle-y satisfied? We contacted our customer with the option of returning the Reptangles for a gift certificate. With over 450 specialty building toys to choose from, we've got just the one that will inspire you! Please visit our Returns & Exchanges center for assurance of your satisfaction.
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Hard for little fingers
Posted 11/9/2010 by Colleen Myers
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These looked like a great idea, and we thought our 3 yo would love playing with them as Legos are a big thing in our house. However, they are very hard to snap together, and take apart. Maybe it'll get easier as she grows into them.
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For young children - Reptangles follow the leader well, love to be sorted by color, and are turtly handsome. Because of the intricate nature of the snapping points, Reptangles are best loved in building by ages 6+. In need of a more appropriate toy for your child? Don't despair, we're here for you in a snap! Please visit our Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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A rating of Reptangles
Posted 7/12/2011 by Terry Morgan
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A good play and problem solving development toy for young kids. Boys are more attracted to it.
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Product review of Reptangles
Posted 1/31/2012
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I bought this for a 3 year old and feel the parts are difficult for him to manulupate. We did sort by color and it has other useful skills to learn, but I doubt if he could use without supervision.
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Too difficult for son's age
Posted 1/17/2012 by Jenny
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I really like the idea of Reptangles and enjoy playing with them myself. The Reptangles were a Christmas gift for my almost 3 year son. He can't get the turtles to stick together and got frustrated pretty quick. I'm hoping he will grow into this toy.
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Information about Reptangles
Posted 9/14/2011 by sonia gandhi
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I liked the toys and so did my son. a lil complex for him at 4 but he is getting a hang of it :). the quality is good and the clours are beautiful.
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Review for Reptangles
Posted 4/11/2011 by Kathleen Bushnell
- GRANDPARENT
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Looked at toys for 3 and 4 year old boys. This was on it. It is a bit tough but eventually he will get it. Too hard now and he is brilliant!
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Review of Reptangles
Posted 2/25/2011
- OTHER
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This is a wonderful manual dexterity experience for children 6 years and up! It really sparks imagination and mental manipulation and visualization. At times the connections can be a little tricky especially for those younger than 6 yoa.
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Promotes Creativity
Posted 1/14/2011
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We purchased Reptangles for our 4 year old daughter as she is one who loves to build, construct & put things together. We are overall happy with this toy. Reptangles promotes the above things listed. It does seems that once you try to build something with more turtles, they easily come apart. They don't hold what you built together very well. I do recommend this toy because it does challenge your little builder to think outside of the box of just building with something like blocks.
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The more turtles you use, the greater the design and structural challenges. For some -the greater the fun! If you and your turtles just don't connect well, you are welcome to return or exchange them. They have a hard shell and aren't easily offended. Please visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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very fun, very complex
Posted 1/2/2011
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My 6 yr old niece loves these.. she calls them her "turtles". She hasn't quite gotten the "science" behind them, but she enjoys building with them. The only downside is that these are pretty difficult to snap and unsnap... definitely takes a bit of force and the turtles have to be lined up exactly right... and since they're made of plastic I'm hoping they don't break. She still likes them. And once she's asleep... the adults have a blast with these things too. The book that comes with it shows some pretty cool designs, although the instructions are a bit hard to follow, even for a 30 yr old engineer. Still a great toy.
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All three kids are playing with them!
Posted 12/30/2010
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I bought this item for my 7 year old daughter, but my 10 year old and my (almost) 14 year old keep picking them up and playing with them. They pick them up and put them down quite a bit. The oldest seems to play with them for the longest at one sitting- she seems to have the patience to know that she can get a pattern to repeat into a cool 3D spherish or rhomboidish shape. The 7 year old clicks them together to make them look like they are dancing or walking hand in hand. She also is using blocks to build the turtles houses. I think she would play with shaping them more if they were easier to click into place and get to stay. Although there are multiple different ways to click them together, the "clicks" don't seem to hold their lock together equally- some seem less solid, particularly until you have a good shape going. The clicks are made by small slots and tiny tabs that are all over the turtles- and I think the 7 year old gives up because although her coordination is pretty good in general, it isn't quite yet optimal to get them going really well. Overall, I would recommend the toy, and would recommend them to older children for the full intent of the product. There are some pattern 'instructional' diagrams included in a booklet in the box, and they are helpful for the 10 and 14 year old, but I think they could also have a few pages with bigger and more 'step-by-step' instructions for kids under 10.
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Review of Reptangles
Posted 12/29/2010 by Tara
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I had high hopes for this toy. My son loves to play with brain building toys. I thought this would be right up his alley. Unfortunately he has found no interest in it. It seems to be way too fragile for a 6 year old. I tried to get them to connect and to show him how they worked. Even I found it hard to get the pieces to connect and stay together. I would get a few pieces together and then when I tried to add another piece the whole thing would break apart. We will be sending it back.
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Practice makes perfect Reptangles configurations. Though if these snapping creations fail to delight, genuine help is in sight. Our customer service staff gladly ensures your full satisfaction. Please visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Fun and challenging!
Posted 12/29/2010 by Judy Marshall
- GRANDPARENT
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The little turtles are just so darn cute! Then when you find out how many different things you can do with them, they are downright amazing. Lots of playtime on Christmas Day, but have barely scratched the surface!
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A rating of Reptangles
Posted 12/23/2010 by Diane Miles
- GRANDPARENT
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The older children were as fascinated as the four year old that I purchased it for.
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Review of Reptangles
Posted 3/7/2012 by Cathy Guman
- GRANDPARENT
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I might be that the child is too young. He found it difficult to manipulate the pieces into the designs and shapes in the book. He just liked putting them in piles or pretending they were real turtles. So in that case, I guess it fosters imagination and in the future possibly sorting.
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Want it for my classroom but purchased as a gift
Posted 8/19/2011 by Early Childhood Educator
- EDUCATOR
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Satisfies both the need to build and the desire to engage in pretend play. The creatures are both the buildings and the characters! Goes together in unique ways it is an addictive manipulative even for adults
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Reptangles
Posted 5 days ago by Tihon Grigorenko
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This is a really great toy! Its cute and very interesting for playing. My daughter likes to put the blocks together.
Reptangles
Posted 22 days ago by Jackie Benefield
- EDUCATOR
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These turtles are addictive. I bought these because they looked like fun and I have thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure out all of the different ways to put them together. My 33 year-old daughter, who is quite artistic, loves the fantastic shapes that can be made and will create with them for an hour at the time. Great stress reducer! When I let a class of 5 -6 year olds at church play with them before class began, they were very reluctant to put them away so class could begin. When they had free time after the lesson their only interest was to play with the Reptangles again. When I have taught the class since that time, they have requested repeatedly that I bring the building turtles back.
Product review of Reptangles
Posted 28 days ago by Phyllis Trosper
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Really enjoys the creativity the reptangles provides.
Reptangles
Posted 4/14/2012 by Charyl Granatella
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Clever toy, used by both grandkids, ages 4 and 7
Reptangles snap together and stay together
Posted 1/2/2012 by Stacy
- GRANDPARENT
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The quality of this toy is very high. It's very challenging, there are many different things you can make from a guide, or make up your own. To start with get one set, after your little ones get good at building with them, buy another set, to make bigger things.
Gift for a 6 yo
Posted 1/2/2012 by Meredith Landorf
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On Christmas morning he wasn't very interested, but that afternoon, he had it out and was exploring with it. Now a week later, he (and his sister 8yo and his dad) are playing with them all of the time. He asked me today to see how much they cost to see if he can use his chore money to get another set to build bigger creations. This is an amazing set, but I think that it would be tough for a child younger than 5-6 yo since they are a little hard to get the hang of snalling them all of the different ways. They are so much fun and limitless in what he can make.
Product review of Reptangles
Posted 1/1/2012 by Mrs. D. Carlson
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I was a little worried in reading reviews about them being difficult to put together but decided to chance it since my nephew is such an avid builder. I'm so glad I did. He needed help at first but figured it out. He really enjoyed the many possibilities.
A rating of Reptangles
Posted 1/1/2012 by Cynthia Huber
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Terrible design and provoked a severe lack of curiosity from my three year old. Difficult to connect and when connected the blocks often fall apart. Maybe a good toy for a much older child with nothing else better to do.
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A refund was provided. Due to the complex nature of Reptangles, older children connect pieces more easily and keep constructions together more effectively. If Reptangles are not appropriate for your child, please let us know. We'll connect with you quick. Visit the Returns & Exchanges center for details.
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Reptangles
Posted 12/31/2011 by Parents of 5
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We bought Reptangles for our son who is about to turn 5. This age is probably the youngest you would want to buy them for because the turtles are a little bit difficult to snap together.
He, his 6 year old brother, 8 year old brother, AND even mom and dad have had a good time playing with them, finding new ways to put them together and arranging the colors in different paterns. They have also been played with in other ways, like make believe soldiers.
The box they come packaged in is sturdy and so the turles are stored in it. This toy isn't one that is played with non-stop, but well liked. We put it up in our toy closet and pull down every two or three days. We also have taken them places where he needs to sit quietly for a bit, such as Daddy's office.
Our two year old has shown no interest in them.
Great toy for an OLDER child
Posted 12/28/2011 by Meghan Holliday
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I bought this for my very intelligent 2.5 year old nephew as a Christmas gift. My sister and I are both elementary teachers, so I try to pick out the perfect educational gifts for my niece and nephew every year. She liked the box (stores Reptangles really well and will hold up long term). However, my nephew was unable to snap the pieces together. The fine motor skills required to use this toy are VERY high. My sister struggled at first snapping them together herself! My 5 year old niece had some trouble as well. However, they did have fun trying to create things together as a family, but it is not appropriate for a 2 year old or even 5 year old to play with independently.
Building Fun
Posted 12/28/2011 by Jennifer Obreiter
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Great for building, multidimensional creations, and for playing with little turtles. It has the added kid-fun factor of making turtles bite each other's bottoms.
great for boys and girls
Posted 12/28/2011 by Joanna Opaskar
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I purchased these for my 5 year old nephew, but my 6 year old niece loves to play with them too. They are attractive, functional, and a very clever step up from the usual building blocks or legos.
purchased for Christmas gift
Posted 12/27/2011
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My 5-year old grandson received this as a Christmas gift from me and was very excited when he saw the box and tried to figure it out. At first he was frustrated but then he started to get the hang of it. He will need a little more time with it to discover how neat the toy is. I ordered it based on other reviews but haven't had a chance yet to see how much he'll like it.
Product review of Reptangles
Posted 12/26/2011 by Sarah Samaros
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I found the reptangles to be an amazing toy. Very complex combinations to try and very fun to play wiht. I would absolutely recommend this product to others.
turtle shaped linking blocks a hit at our house
Posted 12/25/2011 by Sally Martin
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They didn't want to eat Christmas morning because they couldn't put these cute blocks down. They link together in so many ways, it will be a while before they are bored with these.
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Posted 12/22/2011 by shannon shaw
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i bought this product for my 3 year old daughter because she is always into stacking and building things. She opened this and went straight to work snapping them together. my 6 year old son even started getting into it and they both have hours of creative building fun..
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Posted 12/19/2011 by Marie Domack
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Both 7 and 8 year olds boys loved it.
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Posted 12/18/2011 by Vicki Claytor
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Disappointed, very difficult to snap together. Adult could not figure different ways to connect units together. Six year old could not snap them together.
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Viewing the diagrams within the included Reptangles Exploration Guide may help. Variations for connecting the clever turtles together are pictured in full color. Additionally, practice makes perfect snapping turtles! Still not delighted- link up with our Returns & Exchanges center. We'll help you in a snap!
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Posted 12/15/2011 by JENNIFER NELSON
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Love them.... I got these for my nephews. They absolutely love them. Great toy, better than lego's.
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Posted 12/12/2011
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Bought this as a gift for my friend's son's 5th birthday. When it arrived neither the 5 year old or the 3 year old younger brother could put it down.
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Posted 12/5/2011 by Margaret Keough
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Bought for our child care center and 1/2 the class wants it for their christmas list!
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Posted 9/23/2011 by Natalie Campbell
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I bought this toy for my preschool classroom and the students love it. They enjoy making patterns, bracelets, buildings, etc.. The only negative in a classroom setting is that I wish there were more of them to build with. Great toy for two, possibly three children. I think I may buy another boy to help solve this problem.
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Posted 9/10/2011
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I got reptangles for my 5 year old nephew. He has had a great time building with them. His 7 year old and 9 year old sisters have had great fun as well!! What a creative way to learn!!
Very interesting
Posted 1/5/2011 by Marilyn Lindner
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Well constructed, a bit difficult to snap together, very interesting, would appeal to all age levels for a long period of time
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Posted 12/28/2010 by Kirsteen
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These are really cool but difficult to join together, even for adults. They look cool and we are slowly figuring them out. They have been hard for our 5 year old to manipulate. We also gave them as a gift to another 5 year old boy. His father had a blast with them.
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Posted 8/12/2010 by Maxine Fredricks
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this toy was a gift for my grandson and he really likes it
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Posted 7/25/2011 by Marilyn Kidder
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While it took a little while for my 5 yr old grandaughter to figure out the connections, now she's faster than most adults. It will be interesting to see how long she continues to like it.
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Posted 7/1/2011 by Joanne Turka
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We have this gift but have not given it to the children yet.
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Posted 9/8/2011 by Mitchell Dye
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kids can make different geometric shapes
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Posted 7/20/2011 by John McGoey
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Overall, I think it's a good product. It's just a little challenging try to figure out how the pieces fit together.
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Posted 12/29/2010 by cindy
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This product was a little hard for me to snap and connect and harder for a child. Cool idea, but seemed like it took strength and patience to create objects.
Fun toy
Posted 12/28/2010 by Lori
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The kids only received Reptangles a few days ago as a Christmas present, but it has been a hit. Our girls are younger than the recommended age on the box (3 and 4 1/2), but they have begun putting the pieces together with my help. For now, they are able to sort the pieces by color, play with color combinations, and the turtles also play together in the kids' imaginary world. Since I bought them knowing that it was above their recommended ages, I don't mind helping them snap pieces together and playing with the shapes we can make. It's a great variation on puzzles and I think this is a toy we will get great use out of for the next several years. I even want to play with the expert puzzles in the back of the booklet to keep my mind active.
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Posted 12/26/2010
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Requires imagination
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Posted 3/20/2012 by Tine Shim
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Good quality product. Appeals to creativity and enhances building skils
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Posted 10/20/2011 by dena coben
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i like that it is slightly tricky and it takes thought to solve!
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Posted 8/8/2011 by Diane Towle
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Great idea - kids of varying ages find it fascinating.
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Posted 10/3/2011 by Kim Bryan
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This was ordered for our granddaughter for a Christmas present. Therefore, we have not had a chance for her to play with the toy to see what she thinks of it. But, she is very creative and her parents requested we order this item for her, so we are quite sure she will enjoy it.
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