If you're going to do magnetic tiles, Connetix is the 'buy once, cry once' choice. They are significantly stronger and clearer than the cheap sets you find on Amazon, and the inclusion of rivets makes them some of the safest on the market.
They are the ultimate 'quiet time' MVP. They work for the kid who wants to build a dragon and the kid who wants to build a functioning marble maze. While they aren't cheap, their resale value stays high and they don't end up in the 'forgotten toy' bin because the play possibilities evolve as the kid gets older.


