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Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces
Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces
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Description

- EARLY STEM: This beginning puzzle manipulative has chunky pieces that …See More
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Bundles that Include this item
Description

- EARLY STEM: This beginning puzzle manipulative has chunky pieces that …See More
Specifications
Reviews
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of the...se blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
Most Liked Critical Review
thistles don't stick
The first thing we noticed is these thistle blocks are not "standard size" so don't fit with our existing set that we wanted to enlarge. (different size, don't interlock) We separated the two sets we had combined and thought they'd have to be used separately only to discover that the new thistle bl...ocks do not stick together well. When you can get them together, they slowly push each other apart. Planning to return this item for a refund.
Reviewed by 34 customers
thistle blocks
Submitted 01/02/2011
By grandma
From west bend, wi
Verified Buyer
my grandson is 5 and he just loves the fact that they are so easy for him to make things with.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Thistle Blocks - great manipulatives!
Submitted 03/18/2010
By Katie/Celebration Kidz Preschool
From Puyallup, WA
Verified Buyer
The kids love these! They are easy to assemble and take apart and they come in a great storage bin :) I use them in my Preschool classroom and would definitely recommend these!
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
Submitted 01/27/2010
By Toyseaker
From Ogden Utan
Verified Buyer
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of these blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Cons
- Wheels don't stay on axle
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great toy
Submitted 06/21/2009
By Pattikins
From Indiana
I bought the blocks for my grandson's birthday and it was the most popular of all the gifts he received. Even the older kids enjoyed them.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
These are great building ...
Submitted 06/03/2009
By kakr
From NY
These are great building blocks for all ages! I remember them from when I was a kid and am so happy to purchase them here to pass them along to my sons. They provide hours of creative fun and the best part-they don't require batteries, just original thoughts. They are good quality and will last a long time I am sure. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- creative thought provoking
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
good price
Submitted 05/20/2009
By lina
From Undisclosed
The bucket came broken where the handle supposed to be and after opening it the blocks were very smelly.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- durability
- Cons
- tough smell
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great Service
Submitted 03/22/2009
By Beginnings
From Undisclosed
Super fast shipment. Love that!!!! Great product. The children love it and it is one of their favorite building toys. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
Great manipulative
Submitted 03/13/2009
By daycaredirector17
From North Liberty, IN
The kids play well with them. They are in our 2's young 3's room and the kids will sit for the whole center time working with these blocks!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Director / Principal / Owner
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
thistle blocks
Submitted 03/04/2009
By chloemum
From Undisclosed
My son first received thistle blocks as a gift from his grandmother as she recalled them from her days, and they were a hit. These keep my son occupied for a long time. Two years later, my 5 y old is making more complicated structures and I wanted to get him more pieces. This set was perfect. They even had axles and wheels that he didn't have before. Very constructive and imaginative play time.
- Pros
- Constructive
- Versatility
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great addition to any area
Submitted 02/18/2009
By Melanie
From NH
very versatile, last well through frequent washing.
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
Bundles that Include this item

Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces

- EARLY STEM: This beginning puzzle manipulative has chunky pieces that are easy to hold and fit together. Ideal for exploring spatial relations, color and shape recognition, and early STEM concepts
- DEVELOP FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Manipulative set promotes thinking, design, fine motor skills, and enhances eye-hand coordination as well as logic skills
- CREATIVE BUILD AND PLAY: Keep your kids entertained, busy and happy for hours with this construction manipulatives building toy. Allow their little fingers construct things from scratch, have fun and learn through play
- ENCOURAGES COOPERATIVE PLAY: Bright colors with easy to hold shapes encourage the littlest builders to join in the fun. Children learn cause and effect with construction toys
- STORAGE BIN: Comes in storage box which lets you easily take the set anywhere to entertain kids on-the-go. Storage bins make for clean-up and use at home, in school, or at day-care center

Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces

Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces

Excellerations® Thistle Blocks - 108 Pieces
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of the...se blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
Most Liked Critical Review
thistles don't stick
The first thing we noticed is these thistle blocks are not "standard size" so don't fit with our existing set that we wanted to enlarge. (different size, don't interlock) We separated the two sets we had combined and thought they'd have to be used separately only to discover that the new thistle bl...ocks do not stick together well. When you can get them together, they slowly push each other apart. Planning to return this item for a refund.
Reviewed by 34 customers
thistle blocks
Submitted 01/02/2011
By grandma
From west bend, wi
Verified Buyer
my grandson is 5 and he just loves the fact that they are so easy for him to make things with.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Thistle Blocks - great manipulatives!
Submitted 03/18/2010
By Katie/Celebration Kidz Preschool
From Puyallup, WA
Verified Buyer
The kids love these! They are easy to assemble and take apart and they come in a great storage bin :) I use them in my Preschool classroom and would definitely recommend these!
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
Submitted 01/27/2010
By Toyseaker
From Ogden Utan
Verified Buyer
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of these blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Cons
- Wheels don't stay on axle
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great toy
Submitted 06/21/2009
By Pattikins
From Indiana
I bought the blocks for my grandson's birthday and it was the most popular of all the gifts he received. Even the older kids enjoyed them.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
These are great building ...
Submitted 06/03/2009
By kakr
From NY
These are great building blocks for all ages! I remember them from when I was a kid and am so happy to purchase them here to pass them along to my sons. They provide hours of creative fun and the best part-they don't require batteries, just original thoughts. They are good quality and will last a long time I am sure. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- creative thought provoking
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
good price
Submitted 05/20/2009
By lina
From Undisclosed
The bucket came broken where the handle supposed to be and after opening it the blocks were very smelly.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- durability
- Cons
- tough smell
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great Service
Submitted 03/22/2009
By Beginnings
From Undisclosed
Super fast shipment. Love that!!!! Great product. The children love it and it is one of their favorite building toys. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
Great manipulative
Submitted 03/13/2009
By daycaredirector17
From North Liberty, IN
The kids play well with them. They are in our 2's young 3's room and the kids will sit for the whole center time working with these blocks!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Director / Principal / Owner
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
thistle blocks
Submitted 03/04/2009
By chloemum
From Undisclosed
My son first received thistle blocks as a gift from his grandmother as she recalled them from her days, and they were a hit. These keep my son occupied for a long time. Two years later, my 5 y old is making more complicated structures and I wanted to get him more pieces. This set was perfect. They even had axles and wheels that he didn't have before. Very constructive and imaginative play time.
- Pros
- Constructive
- Versatility
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great addition to any area
Submitted 02/18/2009
By Melanie
From NH
very versatile, last well through frequent washing.
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Star
0
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Most Liked Positive Review
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of the...se blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
Most Liked Critical Review
thistles don't stick
The first thing we noticed is these thistle blocks are not "standard size" so don't fit with our existing set that we wanted to enlarge. (different size, don't interlock) We separated the two sets we had combined and thought they'd have to be used separately only to discover that the new thistle bl...ocks do not stick together well. When you can get them together, they slowly push each other apart. Planning to return this item for a refund.
Reviewed by 34 customers
thistle blocks
Submitted 01/02/2011
By grandma
From west bend, wi
Verified Buyer
my grandson is 5 and he just loves the fact that they are so easy for him to make things with.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- Was this a gift?
- Yes
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Thistle Blocks - great manipulatives!
Submitted 03/18/2010
By Katie/Celebration Kidz Preschool
From Puyallup, WA
Verified Buyer
The kids love these! They are easy to assemble and take apart and they come in a great storage bin :) I use them in my Preschool classroom and would definitely recommend these!
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Child Care Professional
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Grandson loves the Thistle blocks
Submitted 01/27/2010
By Toyseaker
From Ogden Utan
Verified Buyer
My Grandson loves these blocks. Plays with them for hours. I likes to build airplanes and cars and is a little frustrated with the wheels not staying on the axles, but other than that there isn't any problems with the blocks. They entertain him for hours (he is 3). I will purchase more of these blocks for him, as he loves to build tall buildings, tunnels etc.
- Pros
- Colorful
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Fun
- Cons
- Wheels don't stay on axle
- Best for
- Imaginative Play
- Motor Skills Development
- Young Children
- I shop as a
- Grandparent
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great toy
Submitted 06/21/2009
By Pattikins
From Indiana
I bought the blocks for my grandson's birthday and it was the most popular of all the gifts he received. Even the older kids enjoyed them.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
These are great building ...
Submitted 06/03/2009
By kakr
From NY
These are great building blocks for all ages! I remember them from when I was a kid and am so happy to purchase them here to pass them along to my sons. They provide hours of creative fun and the best part-they don't require batteries, just original thoughts. They are good quality and will last a long time I am sure. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- creative thought provoking
- durability
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
good price
Submitted 05/20/2009
By lina
From Undisclosed
The bucket came broken where the handle supposed to be and after opening it the blocks were very smelly.
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- durability
- Cons
- tough smell
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great Service
Submitted 03/22/2009
By Beginnings
From Undisclosed
Super fast shipment. Love that!!!! Great product. The children love it and it is one of their favorite building toys. Thank you!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
Great manipulative
Submitted 03/13/2009
By daycaredirector17
From North Liberty, IN
The kids play well with them. They are in our 2's young 3's room and the kids will sit for the whole center time working with these blocks!
- Pros
- Ease of Use
- Versatility
- Washability
- durability
- I shop as a
- Director / Principal / Owner
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
thistle blocks
Submitted 03/04/2009
By chloemum
From Undisclosed
My son first received thistle blocks as a gift from his grandmother as she recalled them from her days, and they were a hit. These keep my son occupied for a long time. Two years later, my 5 y old is making more complicated structures and I wanted to get him more pieces. This set was perfect. They even had axles and wheels that he didn't have before. Very constructive and imaginative play time.
- Pros
- Constructive
- Versatility
- I shop as a
- Parent / Family
- How many times have you purchased this product
- Once
Great addition to any area
Submitted 02/18/2009
By Melanie
From NH
very versatile, last well through frequent washing.
- I shop as a
- Teacher
- How many times have you purchased this product
- More than Once
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