ALEX Toys BuilderZ 500 Piece Kit

I was a little skeptical of the good reviews, but the whole family is in love with these. I have five kids, an 11 year old girl, 9 year old boy/girl twins, a 6 year old boy and an almost 2 year old. The baby can't put them together himself yet but everyone is obsessed. Even me. There's something addictive about the way these snap together and the creativity that my kids have shown in the things they're building is really rewarding. This set has a good amount so there will be enough for everyone to play with and it comes in a cute plastic storage bin so it's ready to go. This is a toy that will last and last. I promise you won't regret it.

This item kept going in and out of my cart for about six months, because I was happy to read the stellar reviews, but I kept doubting if this would really hold my kids attention or not. We have Lego's, but they only play with them once in awhile. How would this Zoob set be any different? I finally gave in and decided to give it a try. If my kids didn't like it, surely another family would enjoy them, so I'd give them away. I'm happy to say it has been a huge hit! They have played with them every day since they got them. I have a wide range of ages in my home and even the older ones have enjoyed building some contraptions with their younger siblings. They have made all kinds of things. Boys have made the usual boy things, such as swords, shields, tightrope, steering wheels with gas pedals, and so on. Girls have made crowns, necklaces, various pies/cakes, American Girl doll accessories, and so forth. Of course, they have made most of the ideas that come with the package, but their imagination has taken off to create things I would have never guessed would be possible with this little set. All kinds of imagination goes on with the Zoob set! Unlike Lego's, these pieces are movable and I believe that has been the main reason these are a hit with the kids. One thing I especially appreciate about this set over something like K'Nex would be the size. They are the perfect size for little and big hands, while also not being a choke hazard for small babies and toddlers. I think this is important to note, because although it warns it is a choke hazard for children under three years old, I believe these pieces would be difficult for a baby/toddler to choke on. My kids have swallowed things they weren't suppose to, but never anything the size of these pieces. I believe the gag reflex would happen quickly and it would be spit out. Each piece is approximately 2 1/2" x 3/4" x 5/8". Not every piece is exactly alike, but this is an approximate size for all of them to give you an idea. Of course, each person needs to use their own judgment for their own children. If my kids were to complain about anything, I'd say they wish they had more pieces! If you have a couple children who would be playing with this, I'd say this size set would be sufficient, but any more children than that and you might find yourself buying another set. I am definitely glad I didn't buy a smaller set than this one. I'm now considering the other Zoob sets that have a specific purpose in order to add onto this one. I am surprised this isn't found in local stores, but I'm glad I took a chance with it here on Amazon. Hope this review helps you in your decision. Update: I would still recommend these, but I have since found that the Zoob's which clip on do break off into a small penny-sized piece. So do be aware of that for both choking hazards and durability.

When I first ordered these I was super skeptical, especially considering the fact that they're kind of pricey. I read pretty much every single review and decided on the 500 piece because I have 2 boys, ages 6 and 11. I couldn't be happier! They have had countless hours of fun building things from the instruction book and designing their own pieces. There's plenty of pieces so there's no arguing if they're wanting to build their own things, and they have been playing well together too! (Which with these two is a gift all alone!) Definitely a good cold day activity that keeps them off the computers and tablets, using their brains, and being creative! I also purchased the ZOOB RACER, which is also fantastic. All of the pieces are super sturdy, as well as the carrying case. Will definitely be adding onto our collection soon!!

This was a bday gift for my 4 year old, and she loves it! Very inviting, open-ended. It holds her attention even longer than megablocks. My main concerns before purchasing this toy were the ease of use for my four-year-old, and any potential choking hazard for my one-year-old. Ease of use: a challenge for a preschooler’s hands to snap together, but not impossible. Good fine motor practice! Would be an awesome gift for ages 4+ in my opinion. Choking hazard: I attached a picture of how a piece looks inside a choking hazard test tube. It’s technically safe, bc it’s too long to completely fit inside, but I probably wouldn’t let my one year old play with these pieces completely unsupervised. That being said, it’s a really nice option for a household with all ages. It’s so hard to find toys like this that aren’t a safety issue for younger siblings! I think this toy will be a favorite of my kids for years. Very cool concept. Glad I got the big set, it seems worth the investment!

The kids have totally enjoyed these Zoobs! They have been very creative with them and it has occupied their time. Definitely a gray toy for ages 4-12

Bought for Christmas so the kids haven’t gotten it yet but let me just say I am VERY excited about these. My boys are going to love them. I was going between the 250 set and this one and I think this is the perfect amount for two kids. It even came with 9 different guides for building. We are new to Zion’s so these will be helpful in getting our wheels turning. The case is just the cherry on top. I’m very satisfied thus far.

We bought the 500 zoob for Christmas this year. My boys were introduced to this at my brother's house. What I find really great about it is if your kids love legos but you still have small children around and don't want the chocking hazard zoob is perfect for you. We have ALL played with it, my husband and myself included. Great toy...seriously great. One and only setback that we have had is we bought the 500 zoob and the case connector broke. I am now going to try and see what we can do about it. This is a non-issue with the smaller amounts since the boxes that hold them are different. This is the only reason I put 4 stars for the durability. It is not a reflection on the actual toy.

My son and I love playing with these. He's only four though, so a bit younger than the target age. We both pinched ourselves a few times putting the balls in the sockets, but we soon learned our lessons. I like the organic, flexible models you can come up with and my kid likes building little guys and vehicles. We also bought a set with wheels. Good stuff!

Les enfants adorent !!

I love that this is a free form playing activity. Our son goes to a Montessori Academy and they have this, so naturally he wanted to play with it at home as well. It's wonderful because you can make just about anything with them including bridges that swing, and dinosaurs that move! As a family we've enjoyed using the various instruction guides to build things along with just fun free form building. Highly recommend Zoob and specifically the big box because everyone can join in on the fun without feeling like you don't have enough pieces to build your masterpiece with. :)

Fantastic toy which keeps the kids busy for hours. Endless possibilities. Great for creativity.

I liked that this product came in large quantities. It makes replacing the broken ones a breeze.

My 4 yr old and 7 yr old sons were equally excited about receiving the Zoob. Great they could both play and build happily at their different levels, side by side.