Magnamorphs
Magnamorphs
2005 (manufactured)
2005 (manufactured)
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These Magnamorph sets were acquired for the museum during its refurbishment, specifically chosen to go in the creativity gallery to demonstrate the importance of creative and imaginative play to a child’s development. The Magnamorph sets were selected as a contemporary object to go alongside the museum’s more historic collection.
Magna morphs building system is designed to promote creative play as you can mix and match the pieces from a variety of sets to create your very own creatures. The pieces are made of durable solid plastic and non toxic paint with magnets inside so they become interchangeable. These are just three examples of a wide variety of sets including, butterflies and dinosaurs.
Magna morphs building system is designed to promote creative play as you can mix and match the pieces from a variety of sets to create your very own creatures. The pieces are made of durable solid plastic and non toxic paint with magnets inside so they become interchangeable. These are just three examples of a wide variety of sets including, butterflies and dinosaurs.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Title | Magnamorphs (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Card, plastic, magnets |
| Brief description | Magnamorph sets made by in England by Wild Republic UK Ltd in 2005 |
| Physical description | Three sets of magnamorphs, each in a box. The box contains a clear window through which the product can be seen. Each set contains around 19 pieces which can be put together in any order to create unique and strange creations. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Wild Republic UK Ltd |
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| Summary | These Magnamorph sets were acquired for the museum during its refurbishment, specifically chosen to go in the creativity gallery to demonstrate the importance of creative and imaginative play to a child’s development. The Magnamorph sets were selected as a contemporary object to go alongside the museum’s more historic collection. Magna morphs building system is designed to promote creative play as you can mix and match the pieces from a variety of sets to create your very own creatures. The pieces are made of durable solid plastic and non toxic paint with magnets inside so they become interchangeable. These are just three examples of a wide variety of sets including, butterflies and dinosaurs. |
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| Accession number | B.252:1 to 5-2010 |
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| Record created | January 26, 2011 |
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