This toy is different colored blocks. Each block has a magnet on each of its faces and each face is marked depending on the type of magnet (positive or negative).
The blocks of this toy are made of foam with a durable outer layer that stops the user from easily tearing the blocks. Construction cost should be relatively low at about $0.50 per block only because of the six magnets required for each block. Similar products on the market cost about $1.00 per block. The foam is very soft and light un order to keep the user from getting injured but also allowing the magnets to support more weight. The magnets will be imbedded into the block to prevent small children from removing them and possibly consuming them. Given the risk factor of swallowing a magnet, this toy must be for children 4 ages and up. Blocks may be a toy that only younger children play with but the fact that magnets are involved may give even older children a good learning experience.
The fundamental principle involved with this toy are magnets. Magnets are not used very often especially in toys because of the big risk of children severly harming themselves from consuming magnets. This toy should be used under supervision to lower this risk. However, magnets are very interesting and children at a young age can potentially have a very enjoyable experience playing with and learning about magnets. The positive and negative designs on the faces will teach children the most basic principle of magnets (positive attracts to negative, same symbols repel) while having fun making extraordinary block configuration that otherwise would not be possible to create.
By Alex Au