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MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40 Piece Set - Magnetic Building Toy | Knowledge Crates

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 If your child is constantly testing “what happens if I roll this down that,” this set turns your hallway experiments into actual STEM play (and saves your baseboards). The MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40 Piece Set is all about ramps, motion, and vehicles—hands-on physics learning that feels like play, not a lesson.

What’s included: 40 magnetic tile pieces with ramp components and vehicles so kids can build tracks, slopes, and pathways. The set is designed for building, testing, and rebuilding—because the best part is changing one thing and seeing what happens.

Why it’s great: Kids explore early physics concepts like gravity, motion, speed, and cause-and-effect every time they build a ramp and send a vehicle down. They’ll naturally experiment with height, angle, and distance (and they’ll redo it 27 times, happily). Building also supports spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and persistence—especially when they’re tweaking designs to make the run smoother. It’s screen-free, open-ended, and it holds attention longer than a snack break because there’s always a “better ramp” to build. Bonus: this set plays well with other MAGNA-TILES, so your child can expand from ramps into garages, bridges, and full obstacle courses as they grow.

Who it’s perfect for: Ages 3+ and ideal for vehicle lovers, builders, and curious kids who learn by testing and doing. It’s a strong fit for homeschool families because it turns “playtime” into real STEM exploration without you prepping materials or printing worksheets. Set it out, ask one simple question (“How can you make it go faster?”), and watch the learning happen.

Practical parent note: the pieces are sturdy and easy to store. And unlike tiny marble-run parts, these tiles are quick to pick up when you need the floor back. For multi-age homes, older kids can measure and record results while younger kids focus on building and testing. Everyone wins (including your furniture).

Additional Information: This set contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

  • 4 Ramps to launch imaginative downhill tracks.
  • 2 Vehicles (Green and Purple) designed to zoom along magnetic roads.
  • 2 Figures (Green and Purple) with magnetic feet and hands to interact with the build.
  • 6 Road Squares for creating tracks, loops, or side‑by‑side races.
  • 24 Standard Squares to build ramps, towers, bridges and more. 
  • 2 Finish Line Rectangles to mark the thrilling end of the race.

Who it’s perfect for:

Ages 3+ and ideal for vehicle lovers, builders, and curious kids who learn by testing and doing. It’s a strong fit for homeschool families because it turns “playtime” into real STEM exploration without you prepping materials or printing worksheets. Set it out, ask one simple question (“How can you make it go faster?”), and watch the learning happen.

We work hard to process and ship all in-stock orders as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship same day, but please allow up to three business days for processing. As a small business, we appreciate your patience and are committed to getting your order out the door as fast as we can.

  • For out-of-stock items, please contact us for a more specific timeline on when the item will be restocked, we're happy to help!
  • For new releases, including our upcoming unit crates, will ship after the product's official release date. Crates are released on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.

Shipping Methods & Tracking

  • We ship via UPS and USPS, with shipping costs calculated at checkout based on your location. 
  • Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking notification to keep you updated on its journey. While we can’t control what happens to packages once they leave our hands, we want to ensure they arrive safely. 
  • If there’s an issue with your shipment, please contact us—we’ll do our best to assist. If your tracking shows the package was delivered but you haven't received it, you'll need to follow up with the shipping carrier for further assistance.

At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business! 

Educational Benefits

  • Spatial & Engineering Thinking:Building ramps and tracks pushes kids to think about angles, slopes, and gravity as they plan and execute their builds.
  • Cause & Effect Learning:Launching vehicles and watching them travel the track helps children understand motion, speed, and trajectory in a hands‑on way.
  • Fine Motor + Coordination:Manipulating tiles, placing figures, and adjusting ramps refine precision, hand‑eye coordination and control.
  • STEAM Integration:This set brings together Science (physics of motion), Technology (magnetic connections), Engineering and Math (shapes and slopes), and Art (creative design of tracks and structures).
  • Problem‑Solving & Iteration:If a ramp doesn’t work or a vehicle stalls, kids revise their design, adjust angles, and test again—building resilience and adaptive thinking.
  • Collaborative Play:With multiple pieces and vehicles, kids can build tracks together, race side‑by‑side, and negotiate rules and roles—fostering communication and teamwork.

MAGNA-TILES Downhill Duo 40 Piece...

$69.99
$69.99
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