| Frequently
Asked Questions
What
are Toobeez? - Often
referred to as giant Tinkertoys, Toobeez are a life-sized
construction building system
that can be used as a toy, an educational
tool, a teambuilding prop
or a therapeutic aid. Comprised
of interlocking tubes and spheres, Toobeez can be linked
together to create anything imaginable, from a simple cube shape to
a complex structure like an airplane or submarine. The name
describes how the product works; tubes that are easy to use for work
or play.
How
are Toobeez educational?
- An open-ended product, Toobeez challenge you to think about what
you want to create, how you will create it, or how you will use them
during an activity. Toobeez were designed to improve problem-solving
and reasoning skills as children use their imagination for pretend
play. They can encourage creative thought, develop speech and
language skills, help improve memory, introduce math and pre-reading
concepts, help lengthen attention span and improve overall focus.
Toobeez are a perfect fit for any child development program and were
the 2005 winner of the prestigious Teacher’s Choice Award from
Learning Magazine and Creative Child Magazine’s Preferred Choice
Award.
How
are Toobeez used for therapy?
- Toobeez offer therapists a versatile
treatment tool that promote social development, refine gross and
fine motor skills, improve body and spatial awareness and
strengthen sensory integration and sensory
exploration. Toobeez are typically used in occupational
therapy,
senior therapy and recreational therapy settings.
How can Toobeez be used as a teambuilding and training tool?
- Toobeez focus on teambuilding skills and engage teams in
constructive and fun activities. A multimedia training CD that
accompanies the product offers 25 teambuilding activities that
promote communication, improve cooperation and build cohesiveness
within teams.
How
can I purchase Toobeez? - Toobeez are available at over 200 specialty toy
shops across the country or you can purchase them online at
www.toobeez.com.
How
much do Toobeez cost?
- The standard 57-piece Toobeez kit costs $149.99. Each kit contains
32 tubes, 20 connector spheres and four slide-on curtains. Each kit
also comes with a portable carrying bag. Additional accessories are
also available for purchase, and activity workbooks retail for
$29.99.
Are Toobeez
safe? - Toobeez are not a climb-on product, limiting injuries to
children from falls or collapsing structures. Toobeez have been
designed and manufactured so that no part of the product or its
packaging can present a safety or choking hazard to even the
smallest child. The ends of the tubes will come apart if you attempt
to climb on Toobeez. This is a special feature of the product
specifically designed for safety purposes.
Toobeez
meets the following mandated testing requirements:
16
CFR
1303 - Ban of Lead Containing Paint (storage bag lettering)
16
CFR
1500 - Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations (safe
plastic, vinyl, etc)
16
CFR
1500.3 - Flammable Tests
ASTM
F963-96a - Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy
Safety (sharp edges, weight limits, stress testing, etc)
Is
the product guaranteed? - Toobeez offers a 100% satisfaction
guarantee. With thousands of boxes sold since September of
2003, we have not had one product returned or a single warranty
issue.
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