Stickle bricks

Stickle Bricks: All sold out?

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:07:15 GMT

Playskool - Clipo Big Bucket£19.99

Much to my chagrin, the limited range of online stickle bricks stockists in the UK have sold out. It looks like the Christmas demand exhausted the supplies that retailers had available.

I have also heard some rumours that Stickle Bricks are being sidelined as the new owners, Hasbro also make the direct competitor Clipo. I have made a number of enquiries since Christmas, but as yet I have not received any concrete answer regarding the future of stickle bricks.

Due to the uncertain future of stickle bricks, I have started to include Clipo on this website. Although Clipo will always be inferior to stickle bricks in my opinion, it is the closest thing currently on the market and a good range of products are available.

Which set of stickle bricks should I buy?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:03:09 GMT

Stickle Bricks - Junior Super Builder Bucket£18.00

I have recently been asked this question via email, specifically in the context of a 3 year old child. This is a question I know I can answer with authority as my 3 year old daughter loves stickle bricks (actually so does her 8 month old sister – but that’s another story).

Of the two sets of Stickle Bricks that are commonly available from retailers, the best set in my opinion is the Stickle Bricks - Junior Super Builder Bucket. Not only does it contain more pieces (a total of 75) but it also contains my personal favourite pieces – wheels and axels. Although my daughter does not yet fully appreciate the wheels, I do every time she asks me to make a car!

The super builder bucket is large enough to keep your child entertained and has enough pieces to get their creativity really going, but also provides great value for money.

The joy of stickle bricks

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:58:20 GMT

Stickle bricks are a great learning aid for young children but perhaps most importantly they are a great toy as well. With even a small amount of structure to their play, children can improve motor skills, learn basic construction techniques and experience creative play.

The bricks, although they appear spiky, they are cleverly designed so that the spikes are rounded meaning that they are safe for almost any age of child. Although recommended for children of 2 years and older, my youngest was only 8 months old when she started playing with stickle bricks and has enjoyed playing with them since.

If you are buying a set of stickle bricks for the first time, I would recommend a set that comes with wheels. Young children love to make all sorts of vehicles and the ability to easily play with their creation once completed makes wheels the most valuable asset within the box.

Why not have a look at our current range of stickle bricks.