{"product_id":"jollyheap-extra-magnetic-block-expansion-set","title":"JollyHeap Extra Magnetic Block Expansion Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJollyHeap Extra Magnetic Block Expansion Set\u003c\/strong\u003e adds new shapes and new building possibilities to an existing JollyHeap collection. Available in 16 or 32-piece options, each set introduces truncated blocks and pyramids, allowing children to create slopes, roofs, peaks and more complex structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the core JollyHeap sets, which are built around cubes and triangles, the Extra sets introduce the third and fourth JollyHeap shapes. All blocks connect magnetically with other JollyHeap sets, making them an easy way to expand an existing collection without purchasing another full core set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtra blocks can also be used independently as a compact construction set. Strong neodymium magnets are securely sealed inside each block, while the high-resilience foam and durable fabric exterior keep the blocks soft, lightweight and suitable for active play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren can lift, carry, connect, separate and reposition the pieces, combining construction and imaginative play with movement, resistance and problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of two expansion sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e – select Extra 16 or Extra 32 depending on the number of additional blocks required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds two different JollyHeap shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e – truncated blocks and pyramids introduce new construction possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 16\u003c\/strong\u003e – includes 8 truncated blocks and 8 pyramids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 32\u003c\/strong\u003e – includes 16 truncated blocks and 16 pyramids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreates more complex structures\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for slopes, roofs, peaks, steps and architectural details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully compatible with JollyHeap\u003c\/strong\u003e – connects magnetically with blocks from all other JollyHeap sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan also be used independently\u003c\/strong\u003e – suitable for compact standalone construction play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – high-resilience polyurethane foam returns to shape after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHidden magnetic connections\u003c\/strong\u003e – strong neodymium magnets are permanently sealed inside the blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages active play\u003c\/strong\u003e – children can lift, carry, connect, separate and reposition the blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-ended construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – supports creativity, experimentation and problem-solving without a fixed outcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet play\u003c\/strong\u003e – the soft blocks connect with a gentle click and fall more quietly than traditional hard construction toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/strong\u003e – complete blocks can be washed at 30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable from 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 71-1, EN 71-2 and EN 71-3 compliant and CE marked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Poland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca 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associated with hard construction toys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSEN Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor planning\u003c\/strong\u003e – truncated blocks and pyramids encourage children to work out how less familiar shapes can be positioned and combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProblem-solving\u003c\/strong\u003e – the additional shapes introduce new construction challenges and different ways to complete a structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpatial awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e – supports exploration of slopes, angles, orientation, balance and how shapes relate to one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross motor development\u003c\/strong\u003e – lifting, carrying and positioning the large blocks encourages purposeful use of the arms, shoulders, core and larger muscle groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCause and effect\u003c\/strong\u003e – magnetic connections provide clear feedback as blocks attract, connect and separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible, open-ended play\u003c\/strong\u003e – pieces can be incorporated into familiar builds or used to inspire completely new designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtends familiar play\u003c\/strong\u003e – adding different shapes introduces extra challenge while keeping the familiar JollyHeap magnetic building system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCo-operative play\u003c\/strong\u003e – larger collections can support shared planning, communication and collaborative building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy the JollyHeap Extra Expansion Set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extra expansion sets offer a more useful way to extend a JollyHeap collection than simply adding more cubes and triangles. Both options introduce truncated blocks and pyramids, giving children additional shapes to experiment with and allowing more detailed structures to be created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe truncated blocks can be used for slopes, steps, walls and architectural details, while the pyramids are ideal for roofs, peaks and more organic forms. This makes the Extra sets particularly useful for children who have already explored simpler JollyHeap builds and are ready for new construction challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtra 16 is a practical choice for adding a smaller number of specialist pieces, while Extra 32 doubles the quantity for larger collections, group play and more ambitious builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough designed primarily as expansion sets, both sizes can also be used independently for compact construction, sensory and imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e JollyHeap Extra Magnetic Block Expansion Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra 16 and Extra 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 16:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 blocks – 8 truncated blocks and 8 pyramids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 32:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 blocks – 16 truncated blocks and 16 pyramids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 16 magnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 neodymium magnets sealed inside the blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra 32 magnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480 neodymium magnets sealed inside the blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Extra 16 set weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Extra 32 set weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlock dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 12 x 12 x 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resilience polyurethane foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% polyester dense upholstery fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with all JollyHeap magnetic block sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e EN 71-1, EN 71-2 and EN 71-3 compliant; CE marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in a selection of JollyHeap’s best-selling two-colour combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum or wipe with a damp cloth for everyday cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine wash complete blocks at 30°C on a short cycle when deeper cleaning is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash no more than 6 blocks of the same colour per load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry naturally at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not iron or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not dry in direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Magnetic Safety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING: This product contains strong neodymium magnets sealed inside the blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blocks must not be opened, cut or deliberately damaged. 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