Guides
Short, factual guides for choosing play sets: Playmobil or Schleich, the right age, building sets beyond LEGO, magnetic building, gifts and looking after your sets.
- Playmobil or Schleich: which suits your child? Both brands fill children’s rooms with farms, horses and knights, yet they make very different toys. This is what sets them apart. Read the guide
- Play sets by age: from toddler to collector The age on the box is more than a suggestion. This is what the markings mean and which kinds of sets the manufacturers make for each age. Read the guide
- LEGO alternatives: COBI, Mould King, CaDA and more Next to LEGO there is a whole world of brick building sets. This is what the best-known other brands make and what to check before you buy. Read the guide
- Magnetic building explained: tiles, Geomag and safety Magnetic building sets click together without a plan. This is how the main kinds differ and what to look out for with magnets at home. Read the guide
- A play set as a gift: choosing by budget A play set is a safe bet as a present, as long as it suits the child. These are the questions to ask, per budget, before you buy. Read the guide
- Storing sets and starting a collection Sets are played with, taken apart and rebuilt. With a few habits they stay complete, for the next child or for a collection. Read the guide
