Best building toys for kids

Building toys are the safest great gift in the store: open-ended, screen-free, and played with for years, not weeks. Here's the shortlist across ages — magnetic tiles for the littles up through proper display-worthy sets.

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1. MAGNA

MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand$49.99★ 4.9Ages 3–7View on Amazon →

2. K'NEX

K'NEX - 100 Model Building Set, 863 Pieces, STEM Building, Kid Construction Set, Ages 7+ - Amazon Exclusive$49.97★ 4.8Ages 6–10View on Amazon →

3. Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set

Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99