Countdown To Christmas: Cugolino

This is another unique toy from Oh! Toys. I think my husband was just as excited to play with this as Madison. This too is for ages 3 and up. However, this does come with marbles, so if you have kids younger than three, you need to be very careful (the rule here is that Madison can't play with this unless Will is napping).

Again, this is another toy that I like, because it makes my kids think. It requires them to think and do problem solving using creativity. There are no bells and whistles; yet, Madison played with this for a good two hours the first day we took it out of the box. Basically, what you do is make a track for the marble to work its way down. Right now, Madison is making pretty basic tracks with it. However, daddy did help her make a more intricate system like this one:

Also, clean up is awesome. All of these pieces fit nicely into a bag that comes with it! You don't have to worry about how you are going to get all the pieces back in perfectly so you can close the box. I also love that this is a toy that Madison can grow into. Right now, she is only making very basic designs. However, as she gets older, I know her designs will get more intricate. This will also make it through the wear and tear of several children too. It is made with good quality materials. TheCugolino set contains 37 pieces and is 100% compatible with cuboro's classic system.

Now, are you like me and impressed by the selection of unique toys from Oh! Toys? If so, I have the giveaway for you. Oh! Toys has offered to give one of my lucky readers a $25 gift certificate to their site. Here's what you need to do:

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This Post Has 94 Comments

  1. HVAC Repair November 25, 2008Reply

    Wow my kids could play with that thing for hours. Anything with marbles will keep them busy for days on end. Good find.

  2. Brian Morin November 25, 2008Reply

    My kids would love this!! Thanks for the giveaway.

  3. MRS.MOMMYY November 25, 2008Reply

    really love this-creative fun

  4. Michael Capp November 25, 2008Reply

    I think my daughter would like Cugolino.

  5. Jenn S. November 25, 2008Reply

    I would put the GC towards the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy.

  6. Tom Showers November 25, 2008Reply

    Nice prize

  7. Carol November 25, 2008Reply

    I'd get the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set. GREAT giveaway.

  8. rebecca snodgrass November 26, 2008Reply

    I like the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set. My son would love it.

  9. Carol G November 26, 2008Reply

    The Sina magnetic construction spheres would be a nice starter set.

  10. valerie mabrey November 26, 2008Reply

    I like the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set

  11. Linda Haberman November 26, 2008Reply

    Grandkids would love it!!

  12. David Benedict November 26, 2008Reply

    this would be great for christmas

  13. judy brittle November 26, 2008Reply

    I really like the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set. My grandson just loves this kind of stuff. Thank you so much!

  14. Stephanie V November 26, 2008Reply

    Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set — probably but there are so many great choices!

  15. Casey H November 26, 2008Reply

    My daughter would love the Sina Magnetic Construction Spheres

  17. Jessica C November 29, 2008Reply

    My son would love the Rainbow Top

  18. Lisa Fosses November 29, 2008Reply

    Cugolino would be fun

  19. Sylvia Belle November 29, 2008Reply

    The large building set for my grandson

  20. Susan Ledet November 29, 2008Reply

    This looks like fun.
    I also like the cool looking Trumpo top on their site.
    Thank you for the giveaway. 😎

  21. Susan Ledet November 29, 2008Reply

    I'm also a subscriber.

  22. susan varney November 30, 2008Reply

    to buy toys for my grandson would like to get him a red wagon

  23. Pat November 30, 2008Reply

    I would get the Painting Top.

  24. vicky November 30, 2008Reply

    My son wood have oddles of fun with the cugonlino starter kit

    thanks for the giveaway

  25. Gina Stratos November 30, 2008Reply

    I would put the certificate towards the BoyonGolo Marble Run for my son.
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  27. Marla Bland November 30, 2008Reply

    I would use the certificate towards the Atomium Magnetism set. Thanks for the opportunity!

  28. ky2here November 30, 2008Reply

    I'll buy the Lonpos.

  29. robert groves November 30, 2008Reply

    I love it all.

  30. chastidy v November 30, 2008Reply

    I would buy the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy, it looks like something my son would love.

  31. adrienne Gordon December 1, 2008Reply

    I'd get the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set for my son

  32. djp December 1, 2008Reply

    i would let my nephew handle this

  33. david basile December 1, 2008Reply

    BoyonGolo Marble Run

  34. Valerie December 1, 2008Reply

    I like the tops. My daughter loves it when I spin tops or change. SHe would love it

  35. Wendy at Babies Gott December 1, 2008Reply

    I would use it to buy the Ara Top (Lilac color)! Thanks for a great giveaway!

  36. Heather B December 1, 2008Reply

    einstein looks like fun

  37. Rosanne Morrison December 1, 2008Reply

    Would use it for Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set

  38. Rosanne Morrison December 1, 2008Reply

    subscriber

  39. Trish Ayers December 3, 2008Reply

    I would buy the BoyonGolo Marble Run! I remember my daughters playing with something like this when they were younger and I think my little grandson Jack Henry would enjoy it when he gets older and the cats that live with him would love to chase the marbles!

  40. Sharon Jones December 3, 2008Reply

    BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy-love this and would definitely get. THANKS! 😎

  42. Sharon Jones December 3, 2008Reply

    have your button on my sidebar…again, thank you!

  43. Jennifer December 3, 2008Reply

    I like the Brave Family Stick Figures.

  44. M.A. December 4, 2008Reply

    I'd use it towards 2 of the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Sets.

  45. Rebecca C December 4, 2008Reply

    Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set looks pretty cool 😀

  46. Rebecca C December 4, 2008Reply

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  48. Rebecca C December 4, 2008Reply

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  49. Rebecca C December 4, 2008Reply

    I am a subscriber!

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  50. jan koontz December 5, 2008Reply

    just to cool

  51. Carol Drury December 6, 2008Reply

    Sina Magnetic Construction Spheres 😛 😛 😛

  52. Kim December 7, 2008Reply

    There is so much I would like. And with my spending limit waaayyyy down this year this would help!

  53. Vicki Wurgler December 7, 2008Reply

    I picked the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set

  54. Jennifer hedden December 7, 2008Reply

    Painting Top

  55. William LuBien December 7, 2008Reply

    I would buy the Bibros building blocks.

  56. hazel hunt December 8, 2008Reply

    nice!

  57. Christine W December 8, 2008Reply

    I would use it toward an atomium magnetics building set! thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com

  58. Beverley Justice December 8, 2008Reply

    I would use the gift certificate to get Cugolino for my three-year old grandson.

  59. Elizabeth M. December 8, 2008Reply

    I like the striped Ara top!

  61. Elizabeth M. December 8, 2008Reply

    I stumbled (bluevioletof2)

  62. Elizabeth M. December 8, 2008Reply

    I have your button for 5 entries!

  63. Elizabeth M. December 8, 2008Reply

    I subscribed for 5 entries!

  64. Sandra December 8, 2008Reply

    My son would love to get the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy. It looks like great fun! Thanks!

  65. Sandra December 8, 2008Reply

    I am an email subscriber!

  66. Chrysa December 8, 2008Reply

    I like the Babel Pico. Thanks for the giveaway!

  67. Tiffany December 9, 2008Reply

    I would use this to buy my daughter a Christmas present.

  68. Angela Koga December 9, 2008Reply

    BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy

  69. Paula Harmon December 9, 2008Reply

    I would use it for the Atomium Magnetics medium building set. I have a small box of magnets for my kids to play with, but I need more.

  70. kathy pease December 9, 2008Reply

    id get the Tukan Top

  71. Carrie Olier December 9, 2008Reply

    Definitely the Xyloba Mezzo! So neat 😀

  72. Janet December 9, 2008Reply

    We heart the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy:) ty 4 the awesome entry and giveaway!

  73. Andreah December 9, 2008Reply

    My boys would enjoy the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy. Thanks!

  74. Andreah December 9, 2008Reply

    I have your button on my blog (andreashops)

  75. Andreah December 9, 2008Reply

    I am a subscriber.

  76. Erin Daly December 9, 2008Reply

    I would love to get my kids a set of the Atomium Magnetics. What a great learning toy!

  77. Brandy December 9, 2008Reply

    I would use it on the Tsumiki Construction Blocks. Thanks for the giveaway!

  78. Sand December 9, 2008Reply

    I would use it toward the Metro Six-Pack.

  79. Lily Kwan December 9, 2008Reply

    I would use this gift certificate for the Cuboro Book.

  80. Lily Kwan December 9, 2008Reply

    I subscribed to your email feed.

  81. Gianna December 9, 2008Reply

    Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set 🙂

  82. Marcy Strahan December 9, 2008Reply

    Atomium Magnetics LARGE ARE WHAT I AM DRAWN TO!

  83. Donna K December 9, 2008Reply

    My son would like the Painting Top

  84. Donna K December 9, 2008Reply

    I am a subscriber.

  86. Candie L December 9, 2008Reply

    I like the Atomium Magnetic sets

  87. Candie L December 9, 2008Reply

    I subscribed

  88. Sonya December 9, 2008Reply

    I like the Babel set! It looks like fun!

  89. David December 9, 2008Reply

    Probably let my nephew pic out a gift on here for his little brother….I think this would be great for a Christmas present!!

    thanks 🙂

  90. Frances Watson December 9, 2008Reply

    I would love to get my kids a set of the Atomium Magnetics

  91. Hayley G. December 9, 2008Reply

    I thought that the Ara Top (Multi-color) looked like a fun, interactive toy- thanks for the chance to win!

  92. Maricia Emanuel December 9, 2008Reply

    I would love to get my daughter a garden set. She turned 4 yesterday and I wasn't able to get her anything because of financial reasons 😥 I love her sooo much and she deserves it.

  93. Graeme@pallet handli August 12, 2010Reply

    I love that these toys still exist, I used to have a similar one 30yrs ago! They are really good for the brains of little people, to understand how things go together, or don't, and even spatial awareness. Love them

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