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What could be better than a blanket tent? A couple of moms watched their little ones at play and realized that with a few added improvements that blanket tent could bring on even bigger imaginative fun. And they were right!
Fortamajig is brain-building, fort-making that far exceeds swiping sheets from your bed or blankets from the hall closet.
Not only do kids get to work with a huge, expanse of lightweight, very strong, 100% polyester fabric that is manufactured to duplicate nylon in durability and function. (8 feet square to be precise)… they gain a whole lot of creative genius and structural support when they attach all the loop and hook fastener tabs & loops to whatever strikes their fancy.
Fortamajig has a whopping total of 24 adjustable loops on its perimeter and 9 loops on the inner portion of the square. These extra tough loops fasten quickly and easily, and are adaptable to any area your child determines a good spot to “latch onto”… doors, chair backs, tree branches, drawer handles, bedposts, railings, etc. Best of all, the VELCRO® brand fastener tabs are of very high quality. They stay in place, so children aren’t frustrated by sliding blankets and caving ceilings. To the delight of kids, their play forts and hideaways stay up easily, and last longer than a day.
The ultimate washable, portable, storable and durable play tent – Fortamajig has no poles, no zippers, nothing complicated or unnecessary. Fortamajig does have a window that can be closed or open for visibility, (ask any kid, a window is a necessity). And it has four corner pockets that allow you to insert items for weight if you are playing in the windy outdoors, (pockets for filling… another necessity).
Fortamajig fosters creativity and problem-solving skills in kids from age 3 to pre-teen. So very well designed and constructed, this fort making toy will cost you pennies per use when you consider how many times your kids will play with it over the years. It does keep kids occupied. They’ll be constantly making structural changes or plans to relocate their secret getaway. (And just an FYI... you can expect some secretive ploys involving the hoarding of snacks, stuffed animals, toys, and books.)
Fortamajig
Quite possibly the ideal creative play space
A favorite plaything of kids ages 3 to preteen
Flexibility. You can secure Fortamajig in ways that are impossible with a blanket.
Gigantic. Eight square feet means room for more fun
Lightweight & Durable. Super strong & less than 2 pounds
Versatile. Easily stretched over open distances; Attaches to almost anything
Easy clean-up. Just toss in the washing machine
Portable. Easily scrunched into a very compact size so you can take it anywhere or get your room back in a snap
Efficient. Loops adhere and your fort stays in place without sagging or drooping!
Ages 3+
Toy Value Index 9.01
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Toy IQ 174
High Genius
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Well Made and Very Well Designed
Posted 10 days ago by Heather Bloom
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I hate getting toys for my kids, then realizing it's a piece of junk and will be broken within a month. The Fortamajig is the OPPOSITE sort of toy. The construction on this is so well done that I expect it'll still be going strong a decade from now. Also fabulous are the number of loops for connecting to things. There are plenty, which allows the consumer to make it work for their own space. AND it comes with a bag of extra elastic loops, so you can reach furniture that's just out of reach.
This is the toy you wish you had when you were a kid.
Review of Fortamajig
Posted 15 days ago
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This was a birthday gift for our twin grandsons who turned five years old. They were very excited and kept telling everyone they were going to build forts everywhere.
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Posted 8/3/2010
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I purchased the fortamajig for my nephews 5th birthday gift. He couldn't love anything more!! He hung it over his bed as soon as he got home and has been 'camping' ever since. His parents love it because he can use his imagination and it is so versitle to use indoors or outdoors. Great product!
Fun! Fun! Fun!
Posted 6/15/2010 by Kristin Dworsky
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This is my second time to purchase the Fortamajig for a 5 year old boy, although my 5 year old daughter loves it too. The material is durable and the velcro straps are well positioned and a breeze for a child to manipulate unassisted. It inspires hours of imaginative play indoors and out. It helps build some basic engineering skills as well! It folds up small so it doesn't take up much space to store when not in use.
Love it!
Posted 6/6/2010 by KIMBERLY KEATING
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This works really well, as long as you have places to hook the velcro loops! It makes a great tent and stays in place! No more kids asking me to fix the blankets every 10 mins!!
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Elkhorn, Nebraska USA 68022