I assumed that these would be compatible with Magnatiles, because of the description "Compatible with other similar-size magnetic tiles. Would be great add for those you already have," with no mention that they are 'mini'. They're actually a lot smaller and don't match with Magnatiles.
This wouldn't be a deal-breaker because of the more affordable price, and also the way their size and weight are handy for travel.
However, they don't work anywhere near as well as Magnatiles. They have only one very small magnet on each edge, so the edges rotate on each other constantly. Even while building simple shapes, they fall apart a lot, and don't sit in the right places when built. Sometimes the magnets repel even when making a stack of same-shaped tiles, as it seems the cylindrical magnets need to spin to the right orientation and can be affected by others they are already near.
They're ok for building simple models, but not great, and there's a lot that they can't do compared to larger magnetic tiles that have more, stronger magnets.
Despite the claim that they have strong magnets, they don't, You can't even dangle two full-sized Magnatiles from one of these, being so small, but they work together as a set because the pieces are so light.
I think these tiles are worth buying only if you specifically want the travel-handy quality. The set is small and light and comes with a bag. It's also nice that they have two colours to choose from on each piece. The inclusion of pentagons is also an interesting difference from most of the larger magnetic tiles.
| Educational Objective(s) | Shape Recognition, Creative Thinking, Motor Skills, Imagination Development, Problem Solving Skills |
|---|---|
| Number of Pieces | 110 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Manufacturer reference | GenWJ |
| Package Dimensions | 24.2 x 12.8 x 9.8 cm; 59.53 Grams |
| ASIN | B0784BQ6PN |
