The 26 best kids building toys brands
K'NEX, Mega Bloks and LOZ lead our ranking of 26 kids building toys brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Kids Building Toys brands, ranked
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K'NEX
Rods and connectors snap into motorised models, rollercoasters and rotating builds that teach basic mechanics.
Website: knex.co.uk |Brands like K'NEX
Popularity 10.0/10
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2
Mega Bloks
Oversized interlocking bricks suit toddlers, sold in big bags and themed sets.
Top products: Big Building Bag
Popularity 5.7/10
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3
LOZ
Tiny bricks build street scenes, houses and characters in small, inexpensive sets.
Top products: Mini Blocks
Website: lozshop.com |Brands like LOZ
Popularity 4.1/10
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4
Magna-Tiles
Translucent magnetic tiles snap into 2D and 3D shapes, costing more than basic bricks.
Top products: microMAGS Learn Letters
Website: magnatiles.com |Brands like Magna-Tiles
Popularity 4.1/10
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5
Plus-Plus
Small plus-shaped pieces click onto baseplates to make mosaics and models.
Website: plusplususa.com |Brands like Plus-Plus
Popularity 3.2/10
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6
Discovery Kids
Learning can be exhausting for kids, and that is the reason they want to run and play all the time. Making learning a fun activity was what Discovery Kids aimed at. This Latin American Television owned by Warner Bros is now providing education by adding fun to children and preschoolers all around the world. They offer interactive sessions with various animated characters that catch the eye of the kids and help them discover something new.
Popularity 3.1/10
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7
Nanoblock
Clip-together blocks make detailed 3D models of animals, vehicles and landmarks, popular with adult hobbyists.
Website: nanoblockus.com |Brands like Nanoblock
Popularity 2.8/10
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8
Wange
Compatible-style bricks sold direct from its own store, aimed at fine motor skills.
Website: wange.store |Brands like Wange
Popularity 2.7/10
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9
Sanrio
Sanrio is the ever-popular Japanese brand that licenses, designs, and produces products emphasizing cuteness. The brand aims to bring smiles to people’s faces through its products. Incidentally, the brand was founded in 1960, an era of straight-laced practicality. Hoping to...
Website: sanrio.com |Brands like Sanrio
Popularity 2.7/10
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10
Mattel
Mega Construx is its building range, sitting alongside Hot Wheels and Barbie-themed play.
Website: shop.mattel.com |Brands like Mattel
Popularity 2.5/10
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11
Sluban
Lego-compatible bricks in military, city and vehicle themes for older builders.
Popularity 2.2/10
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12
Banbao
Brick sets grouped by age, from vehicles to construction themes, at moderate prices.
Popularity 2.1/10
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13
MAGFORMERS
Magnetic 2D and 3D shapes with steel-edged panels, mostly for preschool creativity.
Website: magformers.com |Brands like MAGFORMERS
Popularity 2.1/10
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14
The Learning Journey
Self-correcting puzzles and learning toys, often sold for early-years classroom use.
Website: kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk |Brands like The Learning Journey
Popularity 1.8/10
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15
Playmags
Geometric magnetic tiles designed around shapes and patterns for maths-focused play.
Website: playmags.com |Brands like Playmags
Popularity 1.8/10
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16
Hape
German-made wooden sets, dollhouses and track systems with a natural finish.
Website: hape.com |Brands like Hape
Popularity 1.8/10
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17
Ravensburger
Its GraviTrax marble-run track system is the building line, pricier than basic bricks.
Website: ravensburger.us |Brands like Ravensburger
Popularity 1.7/10
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18
Creative Kids
Creative Kids produces toys and craft supplies for children and families from its base in New York. Its range includes building sets, science kits and art products such as crayons and slime. The company has stores in Hong Kong and...
Website: creativekids.com |Brands like Creative Kids
Popularity 1.7/10
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19
Melissa & Doug
Wooden block sets for toddlers in classic colours, often bundled with puzzles.
Top products: Wooden Building Blocks Toy Set
Website: melissaanddoug.com |Brands like Melissa & Doug
Popularity 1.6/10
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20
Meccano
Metal girders and nut-and-bolt parts build working models, including motorised kits.
Website: meccano.com |Brands like Meccano
Popularity 1.6/10
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21
Learning Resources
Gears and STEM builder sets suited to classroom and home use.
Website: learningresources.com |Brands like Learning Resources
Popularity 1.5/10
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22
Jazwares
Jazwares, Inc. is a toy company that creates, manufactures, sells, and licenses a wide variety of toys and accessories for consumers worldwide. Video game controllers, collectible action figures and accessories, fashion, sports, children's plush items, miniature cars, and novelty toys...
Website: jazwares.com |Brands like Jazwares
Popularity 1.4/10
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23
Spin Master
Toronto-based Spin Master makes toys and games for children, including Paw Patrol figures, vehicles, and monster truck toys. Its board games sit alongside the character-based lines. The company also develops digital games for young audiences.
Website: spinmaster.com |Brands like Spin Master
Popularity 1.4/10
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24
Laser Pegs
Children are creative from a very young age and present ideas through drawings they do or toys they play with. Laser Pegs aims to build creativity inside kids with their unique pack of building blocks. Unlike regular blocks, they come...
Popularity 1.3/10
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25
Hasbro
Hasbro designs action figures and toys tied to franchises such as Star Wars and Transformers, along with smaller toys for young children. The company, based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, also works in entertainment content and sells collectibles aimed at fans...
Website: hasbropulse.com |Brands like Hasbro
Popularity 1.3/10
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26
SmartMax
Smart Max is a children's toy company that offers toys and kits that enable children to create different shapes using magnetic pieces. They have a variety of collections for kids based on their age and preferences, and they also have...
Website: smartmax.eu |Brands like SmartMax
Popularity 1.2/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| K'NEX | knex.co.uk | /KNEX | knex | @KNEX | knexteam |
| LOZ | lozshop.com | /LOZ-Shop-713972357568 | loz_shop/ | @shop_loz | – |
| Magna-Tiles | magnatiles.com | /MagnaTiles | magnatiles | @magnatiles | Magnatiles |
| Plus-Plus | plusplususa.com | /plusplususa | plusplususa | @plusplususa | – |
| Nanoblock | nanoblockus.com | /nanoblockUSA | schyllingtoys | @schylling | SchyllingToy |
| Wange | wange.store | – | – | – | – |
| Sanrio | sanrio.com | /sanrio | sanrio | @sanrio | SanrioInc |
| Mattel | shop.mattel.com | – | – | – | – |
