Block Party!
KidStuffPR has introduced me to CitiBlocs, a wonderful open-ended building toy for ages three and older.
CitiBlocs are uniform, earth-friendly wooden planks made from New Zealand pine.
The simplicity of CitiBlocs allows children to build, stack, and create structures that exercise the imagination.
Through trial and error in building with Citiblocs, children learn reasoning, problem solving, cause and effect, and engineering, all while having fun!
This is the kind of building set that I have to tell my hubs to STOP playing with and give the kids a chance!
CitiBlocs have won a slew of awards, including the IPMA 2009 Outstanding Products Award, and an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award.
We got the basic set, a 52 Piece Wooden Building Set in “natural”, with a few red and blue planks thrown in for interest.
This kit is a good size for travel or independent table-top fun.
We used the enclosed papers as inspiration for our beginning projects, and working with the pre-made plans provides great inspiration for future designs. Check out the Citiblocs website for some pictures of amazing projects outside of our expertise!
Initially, I was concerned that Deeds, who is only 2, would unwittingly destroy our creations as he attempted to “help”.
Happily, our buildings weren’t the source of Deeds’s wrath, and we didn’t have to be extremely ginger with them, even with a foundation of soft carpet.
Citiblocs has a fan in me; I just wish 1) the basic set came with a neat storage solution; maybe a drawstring bag? and 2) we had more than 52 planks!
Maybe we can add on to our set at the next gift-giving occassion. You can buy CitiBlocs at Glamma Toys [https://glammatoys.com]
Enter to win your choice of either:
1.) To enter to win visit Glamma Toys and tell me another product that interests you!
Try to show that you actually did visit the site. Don’t make me doubt you!
Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.
One winner will be chosen by random number generator.
This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.
2) Daily entry available! Simply Vote for my mom, Cathy, in the Single Sensational Act contest. Comment here the message you got after voting. You can do this once per day until August 30!
3.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.
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You have lots of chances for extra entries!
This contest will close on September 3, 11:59pm CST
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24 August 2009, 10:56 am
Lincoln Logs Collector’s Edition Wooden Case (00920)
they actually have these,I havent seen this toy since I was a kid an we played so much with
24 August 2009, 10:57 am
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24 August 2009, 10:58 am
I am a email subscriber an would love to win for my grandsons,thanks
24 August 2009, 11:00 am
I posted on facebook;Vickie Couturier http://mommosttraveled.com/citiblocs/#comment-46587
24 August 2009, 11:01 am
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24 August 2009, 11:29 am
who doesn’t love these?!? Lincoln Logs Bicentennial Edition (00972)
24 August 2009, 12:45 pm
Quadrilla Twist Set (QU846020)
I love marble rollers
24 August 2009, 12:45 pm
email subscriber
24 August 2009, 12:46 pm
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24 August 2009, 1:21 pm
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24 August 2009, 1:29 pm
My son would also love the ArchiQuest.
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24 August 2009, 1:30 pm
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24 August 2009, 3:46 pm
Sandy feet how cute!
24 August 2009, 4:20 pm
i would love the plasma car too
24 August 2009, 4:20 pm
email subscriber
24 August 2009, 4:20 pm
I like the Pinklets Fairy Garden. It is hard to find girly building sets
24 August 2009, 4:20 pm
I subscrbe by email
24 August 2009, 4:52 pm
I like the Plasma car.
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24 August 2009, 5:17 pm
These are cool. Marble run for the fridge! https://glammatoys.com/item/40260/
24 August 2009, 5:20 pm
Subscriber by email.
24 August 2009, 5:27 pm
I love the Plasma Car!
24 August 2009, 5:41 pm
the bilibo looks like it could be real interesting used as a sled
24 August 2009, 7:28 pm
ArchiQuest Czars and Domes: Legends of the Byzantine (1092)
24 August 2009, 8:46 pm
The Kid O Blocks STEP I: Foundations, 44 piece sounds interesting.
Thanks so much.
24 August 2009, 8:48 pm
I’m an email subscriber.
24 August 2009, 8:49 pm
I voted for your Mom:
Every vote counts, so thank you for making your voice heard. Feel free to vote for more stories too. You may vote for as many different stories as you would like, but you may only vote for a particular story once each day.
24 August 2009, 9:03 pm
I like the marble rollers
24 August 2009, 9:47 pm
citibloc building blocks mverno@roadrunner.com
24 August 2009, 10:08 pm
We were at a restaurant yesterday that had these blocks for the children to use while waiting for their food. My daughters had a blast playing with them.
I also like the Superstructs Pinklets Fairy Garden.
24 August 2009, 10:08 pm
Subscriber!
24 August 2009, 11:13 pm
Musical Band by Plan Toys looks awesome too!
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25 August 2009, 12:02 am
The Zolo Kushies Play Garden Magnetic Activity Garden cracks me up, I’d be sitting on the floor playing too!
25 August 2009, 2:01 am
I like the purple plasmacar!
25 August 2009, 3:18 am
The PlasmaCar sure looks interesting too!
25 August 2009, 3:19 am
I’m an email subscriber.
25 August 2009, 3:19 am
I posted on Facebook (susan chew).
25 August 2009, 3:20 am
Tweeted @susanlanai.
25 August 2009, 10:29 am
Quadrilla looks like something my son would enjoy.
25 August 2009, 11:08 am
Archiquest for our grandchildren.
25 August 2009, 12:14 pm
Tristan would have a blast on the Plasma Car.
25 August 2009, 12:43 pm
Just voted for your mom doing great
25 August 2009, 1:00 pm
Insect Lore Parts of a Bug Puzzle - LADYBUG (8480) would be my choice.
25 August 2009, 1:59 pm
The PlasmaCars look like so much fun! My won would choose the red one!
25 August 2009, 2:04 pm
love the fairy garden
kinda neat you can be boyish and still look like a little girl
25 August 2009, 4:18 pm
I really love the Lincoln Logs Bicentennial Edition. I used to play with them when I was a kid, they belonged to my dad when he was a kid - so they were OLD!
Thanks for the chance to win the terrific giveaway.
25 August 2009, 4:21 pm
I voted for your mom… tell her good luck.
25 August 2009, 4:23 pm
I’m an email subscriber.
25 August 2009, 4:24 pm
Faved on Technorati,
PrincessLorie
25 August 2009, 5:32 pm
Those push-along toys for toddlers are cute, and I think my favorite is the duck.
25 August 2009, 5:59 pm
Quadrilla Twist Set. Very cute. Thanks.
25 August 2009, 6:00 pm
Superstructs Pinklets Fairy Garden. Very adorable. Thanks.
25 August 2009, 6:26 pm
The iMAginiff game looks like fun for my 10 year old grandson.
25 August 2009, 6:42 pm
I like their Zolo Stacrobats. Thanks for the chance.
25 August 2009, 6:44 pm
I’m a subscriber.
25 August 2009, 6:57 pm
They have Lincoln Logs! I love the Frontier Lookout and the Frontier Farm! FUN!
25 August 2009, 7:27 pm
I love the original Lincoln Logs. I played with them way back in the day.
25 August 2009, 7:30 pm
Kimochis Huggtopus Box~!
25 August 2009, 7:31 pm
I like the yellow plasma car. Looks more fun than a wagon.
25 August 2009, 7:49 pm
If we win, please enter us for the red/blue set. I went to the site and liked the Mighty Mind Regular Edition - Makes Kids Smarter - Ages 3-8 (https://glammatoys.com/item/36133/)
25 August 2009, 8:05 pm
I would love the ArchiQuest Pharaohs and Pyramids: Egypt’s Wonder (1095) - FREE SHIPPING!
25 August 2009, 8:06 pm
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25 August 2009, 9:18 pm
I think every kid should ahve a marble run so I liked Quadrilla Twist and Rail Set especially since it was on sale.
25 August 2009, 10:45 pm
The pink plasma car!
https://glammatoys.com/display/1982
Thank you for the giveaway
26 August 2009, 12:54 am
I like the bicentennial edition Lincoln Logs.
26 August 2009, 3:00 am
I like the Pinklets fairy garden set it is adorable for little girls. kaitlin5m@yahoo.com
26 August 2009, 1:36 pm
Kimochis have feelings just like kids! Kimochis are tactile and interactive toys. With them, children will learn how to identify and express their emotions, while parents can better understand what their children are trying to express.
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26 August 2009, 2:39 pm
my sons would be happy to win
26 August 2009, 6:24 pm
The Plasma Car! Thanks for the chance.
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26 August 2009, 6:42 pm
I like the Pinklets Fairy Garden
Thank you for the chance
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26 August 2009, 7:18 pm
Awwww! I love the Kimochis Huggtopus Box!
26 August 2009, 7:23 pm
Voted for your mom and got: Every vote counts, so thank you for making your voice heard. Feel free to vote for more stories too. You may vote for as many different stories as you would like, but you may only vote for a particular story once each day.
26 August 2009, 7:24 pm
Email subscriber.
26 August 2009, 7:25 pm
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Spoodles/statuses/3562634070
26 August 2009, 7:31 pm
Blogged here: http://spoodles.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/citiblocs-giveaway/
26 August 2009, 8:24 pm
The blocks look like alot of fun for kids, it would be great to win!
26 August 2009, 10:45 pm
I like the Lincoln Logs Bicentennial Edition (00972)
because we live in a log cabin home. Too cool
27 August 2009, 2:55 am
I also like the Kimochi Emotion Dolls.
27 August 2009, 2:14 pm
I like the zipbin toys for my son.
27 August 2009, 2:15 pm
Im a subscriber.
27 August 2009, 4:08 pm
I have been interested in the plasma car for some time, I think its so cool!
27 August 2009, 4:28 pm
I have never saw these blocks before but my daughter would love to play with these.
27 August 2009, 10:08 pm
I Spy Word Scramble Game
28 August 2009, 12:44 am
The quadrilla basic set looks really cool!
28 August 2009, 12:02 pm
The ArchiQuest Kings and Castles: Medieval Europe looks like loads of fun. Thanks.
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28 August 2009, 4:20 pm
I like the Plasma Car
29 August 2009, 12:17 am
I LOVE zolo products and my son really enjoys the pieces I let him play with- some are just too small. I just saw they make a little kids’ version, Pre Zolo, that would be great for him.
29 August 2009, 12:20 am
I just subscribed to you
29 August 2009, 10:21 pm
ArchiQuest Kings and Castles: Medieval Europe (1093) - FREE SHIPPING!
Love the castle, and love love love free shipping!
30 August 2009, 1:40 am
my son woulod SOOOO love:
Quadrilla Twist and Rail Set (QU2800110)
thanks for sponsoring this.
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30 August 2009, 1:42 am
subscribed via email!
30 August 2009, 11:28 pm
I really like the Kimochi softies.
31 August 2009, 1:20 am
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I visited Gamma Toys and another product that interests me is the Make Your Own Animal Puppets by Creativity For Kids (1617).
31 August 2009, 10:39 am
I love the Sandy Feet.
01 September 2009, 8:27 pm
ImagiPLAY Colorific Earth Butterfly Alphabet Puzzle (#10014)
I would choose the Natural!
01 September 2009, 9:11 pm
I also like the Bubber™ Play & Create Set - White (140-101)! Thanks!
01 September 2009, 9:21 pm
I want the Kojo the Kroc Zoobie pet for my son. He would love him.
02 September 2009, 1:41 am
Lincoln logs are the best!
02 September 2009, 2:26 am
I’m interested in the Family Fun Time Gather ‘Round Dinner Game.
02 September 2009, 2:31 am
I’m already a subscriber via email. Yes, I’m interested in this giveaway :).
02 September 2009, 3:43 am
I also like the Plasma Car!
02 September 2009, 3:44 am
Subscriber!
02 September 2009, 3:45 am
I would have voted for your mom, but it looks like voting is over!
02 September 2009, 5:05 am
I’d love to have the Bubber™ Play & Create Set!
02 September 2009, 5:39 pm
I like the ArchiQuest Dragons and Pagodas: China’s Treasures (1090).
02 September 2009, 5:52 pm
I like the Sticky Mosaics 3D Castle by The Orb Factory (62200)–for my daughter the Princess.
02 September 2009, 6:39 pm
Lincoln Logs Collector’s Edition Wooden Case (00920) - FREE SHIPPING! looks really cool, ah blast from the past
02 September 2009, 7:02 pm
they have Learning towers… I want one of these sooooo bad! My guy keeps saying he’s gonna make me one.. I hope he does! If not… I’m getting two of these!!
02 September 2009, 7:03 pm
I am a google reader subscriber.
02 September 2009, 7:44 pm
I love the Plasma Car. My little grandson really wants one.
02 September 2009, 9:08 pm
We like the superstructs super set! the ferris wheel looks cool and it all packs away into the tin! Genius!
02 September 2009, 9:09 pm
I’m an email subscriber!
Thanks for the cool giveaway
03 September 2009, 12:40 am
Ohhh….I love Lincoln logs!!! Thanks.
03 September 2009, 1:51 am
We love Banagrams! My grandson uses them to practice spelling words! It’s easier than just spelling them aloud…he can actually sound out the words. We love them!
03 September 2009, 3:45 am
My daughter would love the Superstructs Pinklets Fairy Garden. Thanks for the great giveaway.
03 September 2009, 4:09 am
I love the cute little Kimochi Cloud..it’s so adorable, I kinda want to get it for myself
03 September 2009, 4:10 am
I’m an email subscriber
03 September 2009, 6:56 am
I am a email subscriber an would love to win for my grandkids!
03 September 2009, 9:46 am
I loved all of the Zoobies but my favorite was Zoobie Pets Bubba The Black Bear (ZP403). I had a big stuffed rabbit as a kid and sometimes I used it as a pillow. So, I love plushies that actually convert into pillows and/or blankets.
03 September 2009, 9:48 am
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03 September 2009, 9:54 am
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03 September 2009, 10:20 am
I love the Kimochis Huggtopus Box. Thanks!
03 September 2009, 2:09 pm
Oh man my kids would love one of the plasma cars!!
03 September 2009, 2:39 pm
i like the Mighty Mind Puzzle Math Ages 4-8 (1- 4 children) (#40500)
03 September 2009, 2:53 pm
I would love to try the bubber,I’m sure my boys would enjoy it
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03 September 2009, 2:54 pm
I subscribe by email
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03 September 2009, 9:47 pm
banagrams are cool
03 September 2009, 9:47 pm
subscriber
03 September 2009, 10:32 pm
The Bubber™ Bucket - Set of Six (6) Colors looks like something my kids would love!
04 September 2009, 12:09 am
Lincoln Logs Bicentennial Edition (00972) is neat!
04 September 2009, 12:10 am
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04 September 2009, 12:12 am
http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/3745488728
tweeted (twitter name is kngmckellar)
04 September 2009, 2:14 am
I also like the ArchiQuest Kings and Castles: Medieval Europe (1093)
04 September 2009, 2:24 am
Lincoln Logs Collector’s Edition Wooden Case (00920)
04 September 2009, 2:25 am
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04 September 2009, 2:25 am
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04 September 2009, 2:25 am
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04 September 2009, 2:26 am
I like the Wedgeits. Thank you
04 September 2009, 2:30 am
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04 September 2009, 2:34 am
The Bilibo looks like a fun toy, it would encourage my daughter’s imagination!
04 September 2009, 2:35 am
I’m a subscriber
04 September 2009, 3:34 am
i also like the Parcheesi® Royal Edition (6106)
04 September 2009, 3:36 am
subscriber
04 September 2009, 3:38 am
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04 September 2009, 3:47 am
Love the AntiQuest: Medievil Europe! Fun learning!
04 September 2009, 4:00 am
LINCOLN LOGS have always held our interest and they are on SALE!
Lincoln Logs Collector’s Edition Wooden Case (00920) - FREE SHIPPING!
04 September 2009, 4:04 am
I like the Bilibo original red
04 September 2009, 4:05 am
I like the Plasmacars, especially the Limited Edition pink. Thanks for the chance to win!
04 September 2009, 4:05 am
already a subscriber and would love to win this for my grandson!
04 September 2009, 4:06 am
I’m a happy subscriber. Thanks!
04 September 2009, 4:10 am
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04 September 2009, 4:13 am
I stumbled this post. (trebucher)
04 September 2009, 4:27 am
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04 September 2009, 4:35 am
I like the Plasma car.
04 September 2009, 4:36 am
Kirtsy (mamandetrois)
04 September 2009, 4:43 am
Del.icio.us (mamandetrois)
04 September 2009, 4:49 am
I heart the Plasma car.
04 September 2009, 4:49 am
I would like the ArchiQuest.
04 September 2009, 4:50 am
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05 September 2009, 4:48 am
I’ve always found the bilibo fascinating. I know the girls would love to play with it. I’d love banangrams for myself.
23 September 2009, 10:06 am
Blubba looks like fun. My girls love Play-doh and Moon sand, so I bet they’d love that.