Tegu

Blocks With a Mind of their Own

What do you get when you add a magnet to a classic wooden toy? Incredibly dynamic play. These blocks really move. They jump around and either attract or repel each other, depending on the positive/negative charge of the hidden magnets. The magnetism can be a little tricky when you first build with these blocks, but a little experimentation is all part of the fun. You can build gravity-defying structures, move blocks without touching them, and really stretch your inner engineer.

Chris and Will Haughey are the inventors of these amazing blocks, which are made with beechwood from Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. These brothers deliberately chose to locate their company in Honduras, where the majority of people live in poverty. They’re driven to not only create beautiful, innovative toys but also to help the people of Honduras by providing jobs, taking care of the environment, and spurring entrepreneurship in the area. It’s not lip service for Chris and Will — they’re the real deal. We’re really proud to spread the word about this wonderful new toy from a pair of toy makers who are on a genuine social and ecological mission.

— Mir

Tegu blocks defy gravity, permit cantilevering, and provide discovery moments through problem solving with mysteriously invisible magnetic poles. They help children define space, employ their creative genius, and flex their awesome imaginative abilities.

• Made of beech wood or mahogany, magnetic connections between the blocks make for novel play that defies gravity and increases a child’s creative freedom.
• Ages 3+
• Starter Set: 26 blocks in three shapes – Cubes, Long Planks, and Short Planks:

• Original Set: 52 blocks in four shapes – Cubes, Long Planks, Short Planks, and Jumbo Planks: