GeoSmart Solar Spinner for Ages 5+

Nice product, kind of expensive. But grandson likes getting creative with them

This toy is fascinating it is very fun my only problem is that you use your hand not solar energy to make it a spin. So I wonder why it is called a solar spinner, otherwise, this toy is very fun to play with.

This is a great learning tool for the Kindergarten-aged child. The tiles attach to one another easily with a pretty strong magnetic force and can be attached to the spinning tiles included. The magnets are stronger than those in the magna-tile set, to allow for the spinning.Overall a great toy to add to a STEM toy collection, although I will say that the spinner is not solar activated like the title implies. Still fun nonetheless.

Magnetic pieces are very strong, colorful, and the plastic pieces not only look pleasing and inviting, but feel solidly built.Very good toy to encourage and persuade children to take a break from digital devices and play with something physical and use hands and mind in a creating and productive manner.I didn't find anything really "solar" in this toy. There is a spinner piece that enables anything about it spin. I really hoped that there is something that continuously spins utilizing solar (light) energy and to find nothing of that sort was disappointing.Magnets are powerful enough to let you make some gravity defying assemblies.I think it is a good toy for a child that likes to assemble things and tries to make various shapes. Build quality, colors, and power of magnets make it a good product.

The GeoSmart Solar Spinner set is a 23 piece set of magnetic geometric shapes. The 23 piece set is a bit small and definitely works better in tandem with another set. There are enough pieces to build a few simple shapes and not much else.The pieces themselves are very solid and the magnets are well attached. They have survived multiple drops on a hardwood floor with no visible damage. I have always been cautious with magnetic toys due to the hazards of children accidentally ingesting them. One of the reasons the GeoSmart version of magnetic toys stand out is how they secure the magnets in two layers of protection. I find this added protection reassuring.Another thing I enjoy about the GeoSmart product is that they find a better balance with the strength of the magnets. My children have played with the Magformers product in the past. I think the Magformers magnets are too strong for smaller children and can be hard to pull apart. The GeoSmart have a weaker magnetic force that makes them easier to manipulate but still strong enough to build large structures.The big selling point to the Solar Spinner set is the spinning piece. Thankfully, this worked better than expected. The build quality is top notch and it spins freely. Once it is weighted down it doesn't spin quiet as easily but the mechanical movement is still smooth.There is very little to dislike about the GeoSmart product. They are a great stepping stone up from Legos for teaching geometry and spacial awareness. The price is a little steep but justified as it is hard to find any fault with the quality of the toy.