FAQ

Yes, the magnets are securely held in place within the tiles. They meet and exceed all applicable safety standards.

Magna-Tiles® are made with a high grade ABS (BPA FREE) plastic.

Magna-Tiles® are free of phthalates and latex.
Magna-Tiles® do not contain any toxic materials.

Magna-Tiles® are for ages 3 and up.

Magna-Tiles® are available from toy stores, educational shops, and school supply companies. Please use our store locator to shop local and be sure to call ahead for store hours and product availability!

Magna-Tiles® can also be found at all Target and Barnes & Noble retail locations.

Online, you can purchase Magna-Tiles direct from Magnatiles.com, one of our authorized Magna-Tiles retailers, or the official Valtech Magna-Tiles Amazon Storefront.

Magna-Tiles® are available all around the world!

Visit the "Where to Buy" page that can be found at the footer of the website for detailed information.

Yes, Valtech accepts Purchase Orders by telephone (708-246-7209), fax (708-246-4548) or email (shop(at)magnatiles.com).

We will reply to confirm receipt.
Orders over 60.00 receive free UPS ground shipping.
We can reply with our W-9 Form.
Ask us for our Educator's Discount!

Magna-Tiles® are made of plastic and like any other toy can be damaged with excessive force or rough play. Be kind to your Magna-Tiles®! Do not kick, step on, or throw Magna-Tiles® pieces.

We recommend cleaning Magna-Tiles® with a damp cloth or wipe. Do not submerge Magna-Tiles® pieces under water. If water does get inside of Magna-Tiles® pieces, we recommend standing them up against a wall and allowing them to dry and drain out.

Magna-Tiles® include some ideas and activities to get started. Magna-Tiles® are an open-ended, imagination fueled construction set.

Find more ideas/activities on the Magna-Tiles® Blog and Idea Gallery.

Imagination and experimentation are the best guides! Allow children plenty of free time to explore and be curious when first introduced to Magna-Tiles®.

Magna-Tiles® are 3-D Magnetic Building and Design Tiles. They were invented by a Japanese math teacher to teach children about shapes through play!

The secret is their unique ability to attract. They always connect! Even when flipped.

Magna-Tect = Magna-Tiles® Architect

A Magna-Tect is a person who designs and builds with Magna-Tiles®

To imagine, visualize, and construct with Magna-Tiles®

Magna-Tiles® Clear Colors are translucent and brightly colored! Light shines through shapes like stained glass.

Magna-Tiles® Solid Colors are opaque and have 2 colors per tile! Magna-Tects can "hide" something inside of a cube/box that they make.

Magna-Tiles® ICE are transparent and colorless! Make windows or ICE Castles.

Magna-Tiles® Frost colors are translucent - you can see through them! One side is a white glaze color, the other is colorful (red, blue, pink. yellow, orange...)!

Magna-Tiles® 48 Piece Deluxe Set includes special shapes including an arch, wheeled chassis, imagination pieces, a door frame, and magnetic hinged door.

These are included only in the 48 Piece DX Set. The 48 Piece DX Set is available in Magna-Tiles® Clear Colors style or Magna-Tiles® Solid Colors style.

Magna-Tiles 32 Piece Set is the perfect starter set for any age Magna-Tect! It is enough pieces to begin, learn about shapes, and start building!

Magna-Tiles 100 Piece Set is the best value, and intended for a family or classroom to share.

Magna-Tiles 48 Piece Deluxe Set is a great gift! It includes special pieces like an arch, wheeled chassis, imagination pieces, door and door frame that are exclusive to this set.

It is fun for Magna-Tects to add accessories to their Magna-Tiles collection and expand their imagination!

Each Magna-Tiles® shape has a base measurement of 3 inches.
One small square measures 3 x 3 inches.
Each side of the equilateral triangle measures 3 inches.
One large square measures 6 x 6 inches.
All shapes and products are compatible!

Yes, all Magna-Tiles Sets and Styles are compatible and each set includes the same size squares and triangles.

Every set of Magna-Tiles includes:

Small Squares
Equilateral Triangles
Right Triangles
Isosceles Triangles
Large Squares