Magnanimals

Create your own creatures

Tired of all the standard, boring animal action figures? Then have we got a toy for you! Create any sort of creature you like--you're only limited by your imagination. Starting with the standard Magnanimals torso, children can add on a variety of parts to make a unique creation. Each set of legs, arms, and heads attach to the torso by the use of magnets. They're powered, too! The arms, legs, and heads have motors or lights that allow the limbs to spin, jump, and light up. Make a Kanga-Turtle who's eyes glow! Or a Eagle-Bear with pinching claws! Though they're powered, Magnanimals are totally safe from shorting or shocking. Magnanimals are waterproof and can be used outdoors. Kids will be dumbfounded by the incredible use of the physical principle of magnetism. At the whopping price of only $29.99, you have to buy one! Purchase other Magnanimals sets and expanders for even more combinations. The possibilities are endless. Magnanimals! Ages 10 and up.

(The construction costs for this toy would be rather expensive. Since each piece has either a motor or a light, every would be a challenge to fabricate. Ages 10 and up because that's the age group that will primarily be interested in this type of toy.)

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Jonathan Matusky
Carnegie Mellon University
February 2, 2009