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Expansion packs add new shapes and sizes, and ball run and car add-ons bring movement into play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Piece Base Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, flat bases that help tall towers and wide builds stay put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape, Geometry, Rectangle and Square packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e more shapes and bigger pieces for more ambitious builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Run Expansion and Launcher packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e longer, faster and more complex ball runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra car bases with real rubber wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Ball Packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e top-ups for your ball run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery CONNETIX pack connects with every other pack. Shop the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e or see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/connetix-buying-guide\"\u003ebuying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd-on FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill add-ons work with an older CONNETIX set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. CONNETIX packs are designed to work together, including older Rainbow sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a base plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to play, but base plates make building larger, taller structures easier and are especially helpful for younger builders.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"connetix-rainbow-replacement-ball-pack","title":"CONNETIX Rainbow Replacement Ball Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CONNETIX Rainbow Replacement Ball Pack is a 12-piece add-on pack of wooden balls for CONNETIX magnetic tile ball runs. 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This pack contains wooden balls only, so you will need a CONNETIX ball run pack (or ball run tubes and tiles) to roll them through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it suit my Rainbow Ball Run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This pack is made to supplement or expand Rainbow Ball Run play. Rainbow packs have since been renamed Bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good way to expand a ball run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Extra balls are a simple, low-cost way to make an existing ball run more exciting, especially for group play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to this product being oversized we will only ship within New Zealand. 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Children experiment with gravity, speed and cause and effect, testing angles and heights to keep balls moving. When a run stalls, they troubleshoot and rebuild – developing problem-solving, persistence and early engineering thinking. The double bowls also encourage turn-taking and collaborative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs; designed to expand the CONNETIX Pastel Ball Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expansion includes connecting squares, tubes and wooden balls, and is designed to extend your ball run. For the biggest builds, pair it with the Pastel Ball Run, a Base Plate Pack and the 62 piece Starter Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Bright ball run pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every CONNETIX pack connects with every other, so Pastel and Bright ball run pieces can be mixed in the same build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many children can play with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe double-entry bowls are made for shared play, so two children can race balls side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-ball-run\"\u003eCONNETIX Magnetic Ball Runs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-pastel-magnetic-tiles\"\u003eCONNETIX Pastel Magnetic Tiles\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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Children explore fractions by sharing quarter circles, measurement, location and transformation as they rotate and flip shapes, and tessellation as pieces fit together. It's a strong add-on for STEAM learning that grows with children as their play becomes more complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs; best paired with a base set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, no harsh chemicals, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia, manufactured in China with regular independent safety and quality testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an expansion pack, so it's best paired with a set that has squares and standard triangles, such as the CONNETIX Pastel Starter Pack or Pastel Creative Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with Bright or Rainbow tiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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For international orders please contact us for a quote: info@littlebambinos.nz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-base-plates-add-ons\"\u003eCONNETIX Base Plates \u0026amp; Add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-pastel-magnetic-tiles\"\u003eCONNETIX Pastel Magnetic Tiles\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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It's made for children aged 3+ to explore geometry through play, and it's a great way to add new shapes to an existing CONNETIX collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x Hexagons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 x Equilateral triangles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 x Isosceles triangles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy kids love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate patterns, pyramids, dodecagons and mandalas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexagons and triangles fit together in satisfying, symmetrical designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight soft pastel hues for colourful pattern play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration book full of ideas to get started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it helps develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pack is all about geometry. Children explore shapes, lines and angles, dimensions such as length, width and radius, fractions, and the jump from 2D shapes to 3D forms, along with magnetism and colour. It encourages STEAM thinking such as problem-solving, engineering, critical thinking and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3+ (contains small parts and magnets – supervise young children)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: non-toxic ABS plastic, BPA, lead \u0026amp; phthalate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: fully enclosed, secured with ultrasonic welding and metal rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: works with all CONNETIX packs, Pastel and Bright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: wipe clean with a damp cloth, no harsh chemicals, do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in Australia, manufactured in China with regular independent safety and quality testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need other packs to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be used on its own for pattern and shape play, and it pairs well with a bigger set such as the CONNETIX Pastel Mega Pack 202pc or the CONNETIX Pastel Ball Run 106pc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it mix with Bright tiles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every CONNETIX pack connects with every other CONNETIX pack, so pastel and bright tiles can be combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is it suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's safety tested for ages 3+ and grows with children, from simple shape matching to more complex geometric designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to this product being oversized we will only ship within New Zealand. For international orders please contact us for a quote: info@littlebambinos.nz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-pastel-magnetic-tiles\"\u003eCONNETIX Pastel Magnetic Tiles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix-base-plates-add-ons\"\u003eCONNETIX Base Plates \u0026amp; Add-ons\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/connetix\"\u003eCONNETIX range\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which set? 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