Disclosure: I was sent samples from the folks at MAGNA-TILES in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
If you're anything like me, you're always on the hunt for those magical toys; you know the ones that don't just get played with once, but become permanent, beloved fixtures in the playroom rotation. Well friends, I've found the magnet magic! I'm talking about MAGNA-TILES, and specifically, their brand-new, adorable, and ridiculously fun animal-themed building sets. If your child loves furry friends like dogs, cat, bunnies and hamsters, then get ready for them to unleash a world of creativity and hours of play with these new MAGNA-TILES sets.
Suited Ages 3 to 99? They Mean It!
You might get a chuckle out of the recommended age on the MAGNA-TILES box: 3–99 years old. Ninety-nine years old? Really? But let me tell you, that recommendation is the real deal. You see your kid snapping tiles together, building a vibrant structure, and before you know it, you're on the floor, too! I've been transported back to my own childhood, sprawling out with my brothers and our clunky old building sets. But this time, it’s with my daughters, and the satisfying click-clack of the magnets as we construct elaborate pet habitats. Helping them build the perfect Dog House or designing the ultimate, multi-level Cat Tree has been pure, nostalgic joy for me.
MAGNA-TILES aren't just toys; they are a fantastic, screen-free activity that truly encourages imaginative play, fine motor skills, and even early engineering concepts. Best of all? They are designed to last and be loved, meaning they are absolutely not one-and-done toys destined for the forgotten corner of the closet.
Meet the New Menagerie: Pet-Themed Sets We're Obsessed With
These four new sets are designed to work perfectly together, allowing kids to create one gigantic, bustling pet playhouse, or to enjoy each mini-adventure on its own.
1. The Dog House (13-Piece Set)
Every good dog deserves a great house! This set comes with a charming dog figure and the pieces needed to construct a cozy, colorful home.
The joy is in the details of the thirteen unique shapes including adorable pet figure, make for great storytelling and role-playing fun for kids.
2. The Hamster Ball (13-Piece Set)
Ready for action? This set is a dynamic delight! It includes an adorable hamster figure and a magnetic, rolling hamster ball you can send zooming down the included slide attachment!
The slide brings a fun new element of motion and cause-and-effect to the MAGNA-TILES world. My kids spend ages rolling the hamster ball with the hamster inside down the slide, to watch it roll on by them, all around the room.
3. The Cat Tree (13-Piece Set) 🐈
Purr-fection! The Cat Tree set includes a charming cat figure and special microMAGS Cubes and Quarter Circle Tiles, which are perfect for building tall, multi-tiered kitty condos and play perches.
It combines the thrill of stacking a tall tower with the imaginative play of a cozy pet sanctuary.
4. Pet Playhouse (50-Piece Set) 
The grand finale! This is the ultimate MAGNA-TILES build set to create a massive pet paradise. It features four adorable pet figures (a big dog, puppy, cat and bunny) and includes special pieces like Double Doors and another Slide piece.
This set is perfect for building the biggest, most elaborate house to contain all your furry friends and their fun activities!
Why These Sets Are the Ultimate Holiday Gift
If your child is looking for something fun to do when boredom strikes, they can simply pull out a MAGNA-TILES box and instantly start building by snapping together the magnetic tiles. Whether they choose to display their creations proudly in their room or take them apart to start a new, gravity-defying build, the joy is guaranteed. And, unlike other building sets, these magnetic tiles are easy to swap around and don't get stuck and needing tweezers or other gripping tools to pry pieces apart from one another. That for me is a win, as I truly hate the other building sets that cause headaches for the kids when they can't take pieces apart, and then I struggle to do the same.
This holiday season and beyond, treat your family to the gift of hands-on, magnet-powered fun. I know my family can't get enough of MAGNA-TILES, and these new animal-themed sets are our favorites yet! They are the perfect way to spend quality time together, just like I did with my brothers all those years ago. I just wish that MAGNA-TILES was around back then as it would have saved a lot of tears and heartbreak if the build set fell on the floor and smashed into little pieces and couldn't be rebuilt. This is not the case with these magnetic tiles, as they are easy to maneuver, swap out and build with. Even little hands will have a blast building and creating with these new MAGNA-TILES animal-themed build sets.
Your Next Move:
Which of these adorable MAGNA-TILES pet friends would your child build for first: the Dog House, the Cat Tree, or the Hamster Ball? Let me know in the comments!
Disclosure: I was sent samples from the folks at MAGNA-TILES in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
This is a thought-provoking read. It really makes you rethink what “growing up” means, and why sometimes holding on to a bit of youth and honesty can matter. Great post.
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