What age is this set for?

It is labeled from 18 months, and most toddlers get the most from it between 2 and 3 years. Older preschoolers will likely find it too simple.

How many pieces are included?

The set has 17 plastic pieces, including the base, gears and ocean-creature shapes. There are no batteries or tools needed.

No. The gears turn by hand when a child spins one piece, which drives the others.

It is made for toddlers and has no small loose parts, but the pieces are not teethers. Supervise play as you would with any plastic toy.

It is easier for small hands and adds motion, but it builds fewer structures. Blocks grow with a child longer; this set is a first step.

With 17 pieces, one or two toddlers can share, but there is not enough for a group. It works best as a solo or parent-and-child activity.

At Quill, for $26.99, as of our latest check.

4 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Staples, JCPenney, Walmart.

$26.99at QuillChecked 22 h ago

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