Magnetic blocks (magnetic building blocks, magnetic construction blocks) have become very popular STEAM open-world toys among children in recent years.
Various manufacturers have successively created all kinds of different variations in terms of patterns, shapes, and gameplay, but as a result, the styles and brands are diverse.
Often, many mommies ask us, "They are all called magnetic sheets, but why are their appearances so different? I wonder if they can be shared and compatible?" First, the conclusion:
Magnetic sheets of different styles are not compatible for use!!
Next, we will give you a brief introduction to the basic specifications and styles!
Style: One-color window magnetic sheet
Shape: Taking a square as an example, the magnetic sheet is solid. One side is mostly made of semi-transparent ABS material, and there are two magnets on each side.
Common parts shapes include: square, equilateral triangle, right triangle, large triangle (isosceles triangle), rectangle, L-shaped, small car, etc.
Each brand will also have different variations in shape to some extent, such as the square sun shape, square field shape, square arched window, long fence, fan shape, and cone.
It also provides children with more creativity and decorative effects in assembly and construction.
In addition, the edge of the disk is relatively at a right Angle, so a single disk can usually stand independently.
Style Two: Hollow magnetic sheet
Or called the versatile magnetic sheet, this is another type of magnetic sheet with a different shape from the color window magnetic sheet.
The appearance: The magnetic plate part is hollow, and the frame is mostly made of solid material, with a single magnet on each side.
Common parts shapes include: square, equilateral triangle, rhombus, trapezoid, pentagonal, hexagonal, sector, etc...
The side length is mostly 5 to 6cm, but the drawback is that there will be relatively few related edges.
Are the two styles of magnetic sheets compatible?
The color window magnetic sheets and hollow magnetic sheets of different styles are not compatible!
Which style is fun?
Based on my own child's experience, the color window magnetic sheet is more convenient to shape because it has more magnets on one side and a larger size.
Hollow magnetic sheets mainly require more skills because there is only one magnet on each side, and there are fewer support points during adsorption.
At present, there are relatively abundant resources of color window magnetic sheets on the market, including manufacturers and peripheral products.