Haba Roman Arch Building Block Set
May 2, 2016 - Comment
Ingenuity and architectural brilliance inspired the Romans to incorporate form and function into design. The arches allowed the aqueducts to flow freely and provide sufficient water for the growing cities. This set allows children to use and learn the same engineering principles the Romans followed. Product Features Pieces 114 pieces 14 shapes
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Fascinating demonstration of ancient technology HABA’s Roman Arch is a masterpiece of ingenuity, incorporating educational values with hands on fun. My four year old and I loved this toy, we build and rebuild it again and again, while telling the stories of the Romans and their contemporaries. The only downside I find in this toy is the fact that it is MADE IN CHINA, and not in Europe as one might expect from a toy of the HABA brand. The blocks are natural wood with no paint, however it is not clear what control HABA has on the wood…
Great Kit This is a pretty good kit for demonstrating how the Roman arch works. There were more pieces than we had realized, once it was in front of us. The arch does go together well, and the instructions are well done and easy to follow. The blocks are a little lighter weight than we thought they would be, so they do move around easier than the heavy wooden blocks we have, but since most people won’t be doing this kit with a three year-old, it isn’t a huge deal. The Roman’s were amazing engineers for…
Pretty cool Well made, albeit a tad small.It does include the “inside” arch supports to hold the blocks in place until you put the keystone in.Good toy.