Are there any benefits to the clear magna tiles over the solid magna tiles?
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not sure. I only have the solid ones. the set with the wheels is the best so the boys can make cars, planes, and rockets.
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Not enough benefit to merit the price difference. The children might be able to see into the structures they build, so if they have created a garage, for example, they might be able to see the car inside. Howeverthisis the 2nd set I've bought and both boys (ages 5 and 6) love the solids!
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The clear and solid Magna tiles are the same, we have both. However, this set of solid tiles is the only one with the few rounded pieces and the car base. Regardless of color, all the tiles work together the same.
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The only "benefit" is that they totally look cooler! They do the same thing and will work with the others.
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Hello Lisa,Thank you for asking! Magna-Tiles Clear Colors are translucent (think stained glass!) and are very fun to explore light, mixing colors, and building imaginative structures. They can be played with with a flashlight, light table, sunlight near a window, or rope light.Magna-Tiles Solid Colors are opaque and have two colors per tile. They can be fun to make colorful patterns and structures that Magna-Tects can "hide" things inside of like presents or homes. Please visit our website's idea gallery/blog for more ideas and activities with Magna-Tiles http://www.magnatiles.com/ The shapes and sizes are the same. All Magna-Tiles sets by Valtech are compatible and it can be fun to build with both.Thank you,The Valtech Team Hello Lisa,Thank you for asking! Magna-Tiles Clear Colors are translucent (think stained glass!) and are very fun to explore light, mixing colors, and building imaginative structures. They can be played with with a flashlight, light table, sunlight near a window, or rope light.Magna-Tiles Solid Colors are opaque and have two colors per tile. They can be fun to make colorful patterns and structures that Magna-Tects can "hide" things inside of like presents or homes. Please visit our website's idea gallery/blog for more ideas and activities with... » Read More Hello Lisa,Thank you for asking! Magna-Tiles Clear Colors are translucent (think stained glass!) and are very fun to explore light, mixing colors, and building imaginative structures. They can be played with with a flashlight, light table, sunlight near a window, or rope light.Magna-Tiles Solid Colors are opaque and have two colors per tile. They can be fun to make colorful patterns and structures that Magna-Tects can "hide" things inside of like presents or homes. Please visit our website's idea gallery/blog for more ideas and activities with Magna-Tiles http://www.magnatiles.com/ The shapes and sizes are the same. All Magna-Tiles sets by Valtech are compatible and it can be fun to build with both.Thank you,The Valtech Team « Show Less
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I like the colors better (we have older sets) and you can see how they are constructed, but really no difference.
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The tiles appear mechanically interchangeable (you can attach a tile from one set to tiles from another set) so as to allow you to make a super-sized complex (that's what I got them for...), and they're all D
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It is not recommended since you would generally install it with thinset. If you were to manage it you would risk the tile behind coming loose as well.
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the back of the tiles are wite. i was pleased with the tile quality overall, they have a nice solid feel.
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I've got both. The large # are great, the holder for the larger # tiles is not as convenient.
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We have both Magnatiles and Magformers. The magnets do NOT line up. If I recall correctly, the Magformer shapes like squares and triangles are slightly smaller than their Magnatiles counterparts, and the bigger Magformers shapes have different magnet placement than on the Magnatiles. (But the Magformer magnets are much stronger!)
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It's a personal pref. Clear will have more glare and will smudge easier, but you can't tell anything is covering the screen (when it's clean). I personally have clear because I wanted the "minimalist" look.
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I've been told that there is better heat distribution with the thicker metal. Hope that helps :)
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These tiles have a textured side and a smoother side. The smooth side might get slippery if a LOT of water (or beverage) were spilled but I've not found them to ever be slippery with a little milk or juice spilled. And because the tiles are foam and give a little when you walk on them they are less likely to present a hazard even with water on them.
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I first encountered these in a preschool class but I agree that, like Legos, the fun grows with age and the more complicated the designs. I would make the proviso that the older the kid, the more magna tiles sets are needed.
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I am not sure if they are exactly the same size. They look the same to me. The boys played with the magna tiles in Head Start and they love these with the windows. My set did not have the fence but did have the car and the rectangles. We play with them all the time. I bought a second set so we could make bigger things. I may try to get the fence ones also.
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My kids (ages 4 & 9) have only played with Magna-Tiles and absolutely LOVE them. It's well worth the investment because they're made very well & you get a variety of colors, shapes & sizes! I looked up Magformers & PowerClix to see how they compare ... looks like they're only small pieces and they're hollow, too. If you don't mind spending more, I highly recommend Magna-Tiles!
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I asked my twin grandsons (7 years old) your question & they say the Magformers do not interlock together with Magnatiles, but one of the boys says Magnatiles are better for play.
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Yes! We initially bought the MagnaTiles and wanted more. You really have to look to figure out which tile is which. The colors are slightly different - but only slightly. My granddaughters (and other children who come) LOVE the tiles!
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Sorry for taking so long to respond. I haven't played the classic. I suppose the pieces are physically larger. Also, the easy side shows you the answer and you can place your tiles right on top, like a puzzle.
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I do not believe the difference is noticeable. Our steps are treated but the landing with the same tile is not treated and the tiles look the same to me. You might treat a tile in an out of the way location to see how it compares. We are pleased with the improved grip of the treated tile.
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The colored ones, there is a smooth and a textured side. I put the textured side up. I put it in our laundry/playroom. Texture would provide 'traction' in the event it got wet or damp. That being said, I can't see that it would matter as the color is all the way through the tile. They are comfie on the legs, feet, and knees while working or playing on that floor. We also bought the ones that had a wood pattern. Those have the wood pattern on only one side.