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Review Geomag NASA Rocket & Rover

Review Geomag NASA Rocket & Rover

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Review Geomag NASA Rocket & Rover: I am always on the hunt for new construction toys for the boys. So when Geomag got in contact and asked if we would like to try out their new special edition sets I of course said yes. If you have not come across Geomag before they are a STEM construction toy based around a building  system of magnetic bars and spheres. They are incredibly tactile and were of instant interest to both boys. They sent us two of their NASA sets the Rocket and Rover. Both have been endorsed by NASA, and is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of the first manned lunar landing.

Review Geomag NASA Rocket & Rover

We decided to try out the Rocket Set first. The eighty-four piece set has thirty magnetic bars and eighteen balls. Also included in the set are square and triangle plastic shapes. Along with a sheet of pre-punched decorated panels which fit inside the plastic shapes. They are held in place by little clips on the underside of the shapes. At the end of each of the metal, bar is a magnet which means that you can build anything. Although Monkey and I set about building the rocket in the kit first.

There are no printed instructions, only those on the back of the box. I think this put Monkey off initally but it wasn’t long until he got into the build. Showing me how to do it and placing the magnets together easily. The panels are held in place by fitting inside the shapes created by the magnets.

How did we get on?

The sets are aimed at five-year-olds and above, Monkey at seven put the set together in around fifteen minutes before playing blast off. The fifty two-piece second set which is NASA Rover was a bit more complicated to construct. The set comes with wheels which is very exciting and also some plastic coated pieces which pop out designed to help with construction.

The wheels are very cleverly constructed. Inside each see through plastic wheel you add a red centre, where one side there is a magnetic ball and the other the bar. Again the instructions are on the back of the box. We did struggle a little with getting the plastic square to attach to the middle part of the vehicle. Although Hubby managed it straight away.

Monkey did need a lot more help with this second set but still really enjoyed playing with it. Although I do think that for Monkey sometimes just letting his imagination run is more rewarding for him.

Things we love about Geomags:

  • These are brilliant both boys love playing with them. It gives them the ability to build these sets but so much more.
  • I really like that they are designed to help foster 3D thinking, which in turn will help to develop eight forms of intelligence in children – modelling, reasoning, sensory development, curiosity, creativity, imagination, mathematical thinking and scientific thinking.
  • All of the Geomag sets will fit together which means you can build a substantial collection over time. Many of them come with different coloured bars which can add an extra dimension to play.
  • They don’t take up much room which means they are mobile – a perfect handbag toy for travel or eating out. A welcome change to tablet or mobile phone!
  • Geomags are made in Switzerland and feel great quality. All products are aligned with the most stringent European and international safety standards

Things we are no so keen on – There is very little that we don’t like. Although there is polystyrene in the packaging which I don’t think is needed. Instead of this, I would be nice to see the set come with a little box that allows transportation or easier storage.

I would not hesitate to recommend Geomags to friends and family. The boys love them and I am impressed with how long they hold their attention for. The NASA Rocket Set retails at £39.99 and the NASA Rover Set retails at £25.00. Both sets are available from the Entertainer.

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65 Responses

  1. My space mad grandson would love this prize

  2. My little boy loves toys like these.

  3. The possibilities with this toy are endless!

  4. These look like such fun toys! So much you can do with them after they’re built.

  5. I love something that is educational and helps children learn. These look like a great Christmas present.

  6. Our boys will be totally thrilled Thankyou

  7. How cool are these? Great for STEM learning. My daughter’s topic at school is space so there would be perfect.

  8. What a lovely gift idea, even if you’re not space mad!
    It looks like a lot of fun x x
    I’ve entered the competition.

  9. Ah He looked like he put this together pretty quickly! Great fun and a bit technical too 🙂

  10. My 2 year old grandsons love rockets, they get excited when they see pylons and think they are rockets! They would just love helping Grandad makes these.

  11. These looks great, perfect for my class at school

  12. These are awesome!! Hours of fun to be had with thdse, my son would love them 🙂

  13. My daughter loves all thing space and sci-fi, this would be great to encourage her creative and imaginative streak!!

  14. Looks amazing! My boys would love it! Hours of fun!!

  15. My grandson would have hours of fun with this.

  16. My son would absolutely love this! It does look awesome!

  17. These remind me a little of the magnetic tiles my 4 yr old has, but a more interesting version for older kids. My 8 yr old would definitely love this, he is in to anything space related.

  18. A lovely giveaway, thank you. My great grandson would’ve this

  19. Never mind the kids, i’d quite like to build one of these. I love this sort of stuff. Although like monkey I do prefer some instructions. 😄
    #BloggerClubUK

  20. My friends little boy would love these for sure. He loves all things space related – how fab xx

  21. thinking of this as a present for my grandson…thanks for sharing.

  22. What a brilliant job Monkey did! It’s amazing how unfazed kids can be by a lack of instructions. I would have run a mile. I love anything that encourages them to think, so this is great x

    #BloggerClubUK

  23. My daughter loves STEM toys and this looks brilliant!! Xx

  24. I had to enter this for my best friend’s son as if I won him this for Christmas he would be literary over the moon!

  25. When i first saw this I thought they may be aimed at older kids, but just noticed they are 5+. I think my son would love these

  26. These look awesome and great way to use your imagination X #bloggerclubuk

  27. These look great, my girls love being creative

  28. Love how hands on this is and engaging, instead of sitting and watching mind numbing tv, its building and being creative!

  29. These look fab. I like the fact that parents and children build toys together as it helps with teamwork and following instructions, skills they need as they get older.

  30. Fantastic looks great fun

  31. This looks great fun, thanks for the chance.

  32. I’ve come across Geomag before and have always thought it would great for our children when they get a bit older. #Bloggerclubuk

  33. These look great. My girls would love them

  34. We’re huge Geomag fans in our house and these sets look great!

  35. I think my son would enjoy building these sets.

  36. My son has. A small set would love to add to it

  37. These sets look really cool to make. My son would love these 🙂

  38. This looks really good fun

  39. Brilliant for imaginative learning

  40. This looks great i think my niece would really enjoy this if i was to win it.

  41. I think my son would really enjoy this. It Looks really good.

  42. My daughter would love this

  43. Would love this for my son! 🙂

  44. This looks fab thanks for the chance

  45. id love this for my son

  46. My daughter would love this! It would make a great change from lego

  47. Thanks for the fantastic prize and competition. Good luck everyone!

  48. Would’ve this for my nephew

  49. My son would love this!

  50. Great educational toy for the children , never had any of these before

  51. I am so impressed he built that, clever boy

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