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The Three Hits of X-Mas Part Three: Going Godzilla for Quadrilla
About three weeks before Christmas I took Jackson to my favorite toy store to see if we were missing anything he might like. By the end of the visit I was pretty sure I was going to need a tranquilizer dart gun when it was time to make our exit. At The Dancing Bear my son encountered his favorite marble run ever. Quadrilla!! Jack is the proud owner of a few plastic marble runs that he had gotten hours and hour of entertainment building and watching, tearing down and building again. A Quadrilla marble run however is the major league of marble runs.
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| Jack's Red Rider BB Gun for 2010 |
Manufactured by Manhattan Toys Quadrilla is a toy that I imagine will be in the family for generations to come. It's sturdy construction and multiple assembly options completely justifies the rather expensive price tag that comes along with it.
Initially the 105 piece Twist set we selected can seem daunting to construct, especially when a hyped up 3 ½ year old bouncing on your back and screaming for you to hurry up. After a few attempts however it becomes quite easy, even enjoyable for Mom or Dad to put together. After a few dozen times you begin to see the educational value of the toy.
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| Every Configuration Brings The Same Smile |
For lack of a better term Jackson's engineering imagination began to take hold in a way I had never seen before. If I placed one of the color coded pieces in the wrong place, he would be there to point it out. When something isn't quite right he follows the marbles very closely and helps adjust the imperfection.
This toy is without a doubt a 10 out of 10. One of the best investments we have made for our child thus far, swing by your local toy store to check one out.
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