I’ve been waiting a couple weeks to write this post, because I wanted to give my readers one thing that I could not find online.  Pictures.  (Imagine that you say.)  I couldn’t find many pictures of the Baufix building sets.  Of course there are the typical product shots, but it wasn’t really enough variety for me.  I wanted to know what else I could build with the set.  Of course, the possibilities are endless.  But I’m a very visual person.  Which means the zero-word instructions work well for me.  Since the set has several colors, it is easy to tell which piece you need based on the picture instructions.

This is a good toy for Dad and son, not to say I haven’t had a blast with it myself!

Caleb wanted to build a fire truck first, I forgot to take a picture before we dismantled it the next day though!

Dad’s big helper

Then came a tow truck, which was a similar build to the fire truck.

Then a forklift

A motorcycle

And this.  The super crane.  I built this one.  Surprisingly, it was not as difficult as I expected.

I joked that I sent it in with my M.I.T. application

Hoisting up a load of Hot Wheels takes concentration

We took apart the big crane and it had a baby:

And built an airplane to go with it.  On the more simple designs, you may be able to build more than one model.  Obviously the super crane above used most of the pieces.

After putting the pieces back into the ziplocks 900 times and searching for the screw that always seemed to be at the bottom of the bag, I had an idea.

Instilling Neuroticism Within Your Child’s Core Values.  Classes offered this fall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Instructor: Dr. Me

Pieces or airplane and mini crane are not shown in the box, but I *think* they will fit.

As you can imagine, this is a toy that will definitely grow with your child.  They can go all the way from part finder with a parent putting models together (practices colors, matching, etc) to building models themselves and creating their own inventions.  And of course, 75% or more of the pieces are made from wood according to European toy safety specifications (well above the USA’s).  If you’re wondering where you could find this for upcoming birthdays or Christmas, please take a look at Carl and Me.  They are an awesome family run online toy store with customer service that you just. don’t. find. these days.  I have exchanged several emails with Karen at Carl and Me, and I encourage you to do the same, should you have any questions.  Like I said, outstanding customer service and amazing European toys.  Right now, they are having a Father’s Day sale on Fagus trucks (which I can offically give a big thumbs up on, though I have not written about them yet).  Free shipping over $100.  Check out their whole site, you will not be disappointed!

Comments

4 Responses to “baufix building sets”

    Amber
    June 16th, 2009 3:09 pm

    Very cool. And I love his outfit with the doggy shirt and brown shorts. Cute, cute, cute!

    Carl (Age 3)
    June 16th, 2009 9:35 pm

    Caleb – I am really impressed by how you taught your Mom and Dad to buld these toys. Believe me, I know how difficult parents can be!

    Julie
    June 17th, 2009 6:17 am

    I’m glad you waited so you could share the pictures! That toy looks like so much fun and you made so many different things! That’s awesome! I love how happy he looks, that face says it all. =)

    Beth
    July 15th, 2010 2:09 pm

    Nice article. Looks like you had a lot of fun with the Baufix toys! Love the different structures you’ve come up with.

    It’s been tough to find these lately, but we found some at http://childtrek.com/baufix.html.

    Keep on building!

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