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Best Tinkertoys

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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Best of the Best
Tinkertoy
Wild Wheels Building Set, 76 Pieces
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Bottom Line

For kids who love the idea of building cars, this set has multiple wheel-themed models.

Pros

Includes a wide variety of pieces for completing models that feature wheels. Set contains 76 different pieces, including flags, washers, end caps, and wheels. Ships with simple instructions for 11 different wheeled models. Even young children will be able to play with this set successfully.

Cons

Fewer pieces than other Tinkertoy sets. More structured than other sets.

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Super Building Set, 200 Pieces
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Huge Tinkertoy set with 200 pieces that will allow for plenty of creativity and free play.

Pros

Young children will love all of the different pieces and colors in this set, which includes flags, rods, end caps, and spools. Instructional ideas for 30 models, but children also can use their own creativity. Excellent set for experienced builders who want more pieces.

Cons

Higher price than some other Tinkertoy sets, although it has lots of pieces.

Best Bang for the Buck
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Essentials Value Set, 100 Pieces
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Great introductory set with a good variety of pieces and instructions for a dozen models.

Pros

Made for ages 3 and up, meaning even young children can have success with this toy. With 100 pieces, it's just the right size as a starter set because of the variety of pieces in the box, including spools, rods, and flags. Offers simple instructions to help you create 13 models.

Cons

May not offer enough pieces for those who are experienced with this toy.

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Pink Building Set, 150 Pieces
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If your kids love the color pink and other pastels, this Tinkertoy set was made with them in mind.

Pros

Offers 150 different pieces, including rods, flags, and spools, making it a great set for building a variety of models or for creative free play. Ships with instructions to build 15 different models, such as a castle or a few animals. Includes some figurine characters to use with the models.

Cons

Pastel-colored pieces will disappoint some vintage Tinkertoy fans.

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Essentials Value Set, 65 Pieces
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Basic Tinkertoy set that serves well as an add-on to other sets when you need more pieces.

Pros

Provides just the basic pieces of spools, rods, and flags. Includes instructions for some simple building ideas for seven models. Good starter set or add-on to an existing set. Many different colors of pieces included in the set, which young children will love to play with and sort.

Cons

Only 65 pieces included in set, limiting the options for building models.

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    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
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    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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    Tinkertoy

    Wild Wheels Building Set, 76 Pieces

    Tinkertoy

    Wild Wheels Building Set, 76 Pieces

    For kids who love the idea of building cars, this set has multiple wheel-themed models.
    $45
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    Tinkertoy

    Super Building Set, 200 Pieces

    Tinkertoy

    Super Building Set, 200 Pieces

    Huge Tinkertoy set with 200 pieces that will allow for plenty of creativity and free play.
    $49
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    Tinkertoy

    Essentials Value Set, 100 Pieces

    Tinkertoy

    Essentials Value Set, 100 Pieces

    Great introductory set with a good variety of pieces and instructions for a dozen models.
    $26
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    Tinkertoy

    Pink Building Set, 150 Pieces

    Tinkertoy

    Pink Building Set, 150 Pieces

    If your kids love the color pink and other pastels, this Tinkertoy set was made with them in mind.
    $49
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    Tinkertoy

    Essentials Value Set, 65 Pieces

    Tinkertoy

    Essentials Value Set, 65 Pieces

    Basic Tinkertoy set that serves well as an add-on to other sets when you need more pieces.
    $24