PixelBlocks[1] are small plastic blocks that are representative of pixels. They can be linked together to form both 2-D and 3-D shapes, and come in 20 different colors. They are made by PixelBlocks Inc.
Construction
editPixelBlocks are roughly 3/8" (0.9 cm) square and translucent.[2] Their edges are grooved so that the blocks can be linked to each other, much like a jigsaw puzzle. There are three ways to link the blocks: linking two pieces so their edges line up (a side lock), linking them so, and putting one block on top of the other (peg-and-hole). These three types of link allow for both 2-D and 3-D structures to be created.
History
editPixelBlocks were introduced at the American International Toy Fair on February 26, 2003.[3] They had strong early sales, with 40% of retail accounts placing reorders.[4] The president of PixelBlocks, Aaron Rincover, was "quite pleased" with early sales. PixelBlocks was the recipient of Child's “Best Toys of the Year” award and named a Toy Wishes’ “Great Innovation”. It also obtained a “Toy Tips Trusted” five-star rating, a Creative Child “Seal of Excellence” award, and a “Seal of Approval” honor from the National Parenting Center.[5] The toy is no longer in production.
References
edit- ^ "PixelBlocks". www.superhappybunny.com. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "PixelBlocks: About PixelBlocks". www.pixelblocks.com. Archived from the original on 2009-07-07.
- ^ http://www.pixelblocks.com/press/download/PBpr01.doc [dead link]
- ^ http://www.pixelblocks.com/press/download/200402_press_release.doc [dead link]
- ^ "Search Results for "tnpcarticle2.asp" – the National Parenting Center".[dead link]
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