Snap and wear: Create accessories with magnetic toy kit

The new, wearable kit from Wowwee’s Magnaflex enables kids to learn through play as they follow the instruction booklet to make a necklace, bracelet, bow tie, and more with these unique, flexible, magnetic pieces. It’s a winning combination of form and function with it’s contrasting aqua and red pieces that make a satisfying “snap!” when they attract each other. Kids can follow along with the booklet of ideas or exercise their imaginations and assemble their own creations from the 14-piece set which includes eight Magnaflex strips, two big connectors, and four small connectors.

The flexible pieces can connect in other ways, too, and they can be combined with other Magnaflex kits. When removed from their packaging, they can easily fit in a small, sandwich-size bag for play on road trips or in a restaurant. Recommended for kids ages 3 and older, this is a magna-ficent gift idea.

Magnaflex Wearable kit by WowWee, $19.95, www.barnesandnoble.com.