Imagination Playground Catalog

About Imagination Playground

“There’s growing evidence that playing with blocks helps young kids develop the skills needed for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).” - Dan Puglisi, FirstThingsFirst.org

Play is the primary means through which young children develop. When allowed to direct and conduct their own play, children may broaden their experiences, increase their levels of imagination, expand their linguistic abilities, exercise their physical and mental strength, and improve their dexterity.

Imagination Playground Blue Blocks™ are a set of foam loose parts that provide a cost effective way for children to engage in open-ended, free play. In contrast to traditional hardscape playgrounds, the large-scale Blocks require no installation and are ready to be implemented immediately. Loose parts play like Imagination Playground provides the opportunity to develop and practice the 4 C’s of STEM - Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking.

The Blue Blocks come in three different sizes - Big, Medium, and tabletop Smalls. The Blocks are available in dozens of different shapes and set configurations, all in a vibrant shade of Blue. Imagination Playground Blocks are made from closed cell waterproof foam, and are resistant to mold, mildew, corrosion, and microorganisms. These highly durable parts are suitable for ages 2 and up, and can be used indoors or outdoors on a variety of surfaces.

Big Blue Blocks

Classic Shapes - Starter Sets

Imagination Playground’s most popular collection is designed for large indoor or outdoor spaces such as playgrounds, schools, gyms, parks, museums, or child care facilities.

It includes bricks and cylinders, accented with chutes, channels and parts that suggest motion or connectivity. They inspire children to design their own inventions, environments and activities. These modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.

Primary Blocks

Square Blocks Long Blocks Squeaky Hinges Chute Channel Bends

12” x 24” x 6”

Blocks with Holes 12” x 24” x 6” 12” x 12” x 6” 12” x 48” x 6” 12” x 24” x 6” 12” x 24” x 12” 12” x 24” x 6”

Arch Chute 18” x 18” x 12” Channel Straights 12” x 24” x 6”

Plugs 6” D x 24”

Small Plugs 2.6” D x 24”

Noodles 2.5” D x 48”

Clover Gear 16” x 16“ x 6”

Plus Gear 12” x 12“ x 6”

Play Balls

Lil’ Cheeses 12” D x 6” Nickels 6” D x 3”

Big Blue Blocks

Add-On Sets - Angles & Curves

The Add-On Angles Blocks Set and Add-On Curves Blocks Set are kits of parts complimentary to the Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks.

The Angles Set introduces more advanced geometric concepts like polygons and concave shapes.

Wider range in scale and angular shapes gives children more variety and the ability to construct more mechanical connections.

The Angles up the ante in complexity as the children construct and play. These shapes prompt children to consider balance, asymmetry, positive and negative space, and to think ahead as they build. The new shapes also prompt more nuanced thinking—with more smallscale parts that allow for props, accents, furniture, and object-scale inventions. Through trial and error, children also learn to work with irregularity and parts that don’t easily fit together.

Chevron A’s 36” x 20.8” x 6”

Plugs

6” D x 24”

Trapezoids

24” x 10.4” x 6”

2 Spades 12” x 12” x6”

Small Plugs

2.6” D x 24”

Parallelograms

30” x 10.4” x 6”

Lil’ Hexes

12” x 10.4” x 6”

Chevron B’s 36” x 20.8” x 6”

Noodles

2.5” D x 48”

Nickels

6” D x 3”

Rhombuses

18” x 10.4” x 6”

Peaks

12” x 10.4” x 6”

2 Plugs

6” D x 24”

4 Almonds 16” x 7” x 6”

4 Petal C’s 20.8” x 12” x 6”

4 Petal B’s 20.8” x 12” x 6”

4 Hammerheads 24” x 16” x 6”

Play Balls

2 Double Crescents 24” x 12” x 12”

2 Spears 12” x 12” x 6”

4 Small Plugs 2.6” D x 24”

8 Noodles 2.5” D x 48”

4 Nickels 6” D x 3”

6 Play Balls

Transportation Set

Transportation Set

Item Number IP-1350

This brand new Big Blue Blocks set is made up of new shapes, like Main Frame and various designs of wings and wheels, that inspire vehicles, while staying true to the loose-parts play philosophy!

Create a submarine for two sailors on an underwater mission, or a plane to explore the clouds with this new set sure to put your imagination in motion!

The Transportation Set is made up of 90 pieces, designed to build 3+ unique vehicles at a time.

Kick your imagination into high gear with the set created to build bikes, boats, planes, rockets, and more! Click the button below to connect with a Play Professional and learn how you can be one of the first to own this Blue Blocks set that will transport your play to a new, imaginative level!

Storage + Mobility: 2 Carts or 3 Bags

Transporation Set - 102 Pieces

4 Windshields

14 Wheels

10.75” D

4 Straight Wings

4 Curved Wings

4 Wings

10 Side Connectors

6 Seats

6 Steering Wheels

4 Main Frames

2 Large Trapezoids

2 Large Hexes

2 Large Chevrons

2

45” x 10” x 6”

16” x 7.25” x 6”

29” x 6” x 2.5”

18” x 6” x 2.5”

Medium Blue Blocks

Classic Shapes - Starter Sets

They’re half the size of our Big Blue Blocks, but there’s nothing small about them. Their architectural-scale play lets kids dream bigger—even in smaller spaces.

The Medium Blue Blocks are perfectly sized for smaller indoor or outdoor spaces such as classrooms, private homes, or day care centers. Our Medium Blue Blocks sets have been carefully assembled to provide 100% of the child developmental benefits and play value of Imagination Playground!

These modular, rectilinear parts are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.

Primary Blocks

6” x 12” x 3”

Blocks with Holes 6” x 12” x 3”

Square Blocks 6” x 6” x 3”

Long Blocks 6” x 24” x 3”

Squeaky Hinges 6” x 12” x 3” Chutes 6” x 12” x 6”

Channel Bends 12” x 12” x 3”

Arch Chutes 9” x 9” x 6”

Channel Straights 12” x 12” x 3”

Plugs 3” D x 12”

Small Plugs 1.4” D x 12”

Noodles 1.4” D x 24”

Clover Gears 8” D x 3”

Plus Gears 6” D x 3”

Play Balls

Lil’ Cheeses 6” D x 3”

Nickels 3” D x 1.5”

Medium Blue Blocks

Add-On Sets - Angles & Curves

The Add-On Angles Blocks Set and Add-On Curves Blocks Set are kits of parts complimentary to the Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks.

The Angles Set introduces more advanced geometric concepts like polygons and concave shapes.

Wider range in scale and angular shapes gives children more variety and the ability to construct more mechanical connections.

The Angles up the ante in complexity as the children construct and play. These shapes prompt children to consider balance, asymmetry, positive and negative space, and to think ahead as they build. The new shapes also prompt more nuanced thinking—with more smallscale parts that allow for props, accents, furniture, and object-scale inventions. Through trial and error, children also learn to work with irregularity and parts that don’t easily fit together.

Angles

Chevron A’s 18” x 10.375” x 3”

Trapezoids

12” x 5.25” x 3”

Chevron B’s 18” x 10.375“ x3”

Rhombuses

10.5” x 5.25“ x 3”

Parallelograms

16” x 5.25” x 3”

Lil’ Hexes 6” x 5.25“ x 3”

Plugs 3” D x 12”

Spades 6” x 6“ x3”

Almonds

8.5” x 3.5“ x 3”

Peaks 6” x 5.25“ x 3”

Small Plugs 1.4” D x 12”

Noodles

1.4” D x 24”

Play Balls

Hammerheads

12” x 8.5“ x 3”

Double Crescents

12” x 6“ x 6”

Petal C’s 10.5” x 6“ x 3”

Petal B’s 10.5” x 6“ x 3”

Plugs 3” D x 12”

Nickels 3” D x 1.5”

Play Balls

Spears 6” x 5“ x 3”

Small Plugs 1.4” D x 12”

Noodles 1.4” D x 24”

Nickels 3” D x 1.5”

Mixed Sets

We’ve mixed some of Imagination Playground’s most popular big blocks and versatile medium blocks for hours of imaginative play at a great value for you!

With a combination of Medium Blue Blocks that are perfectly sized for smaller indoor or outdoor spaces and our ever-popular Big Blue Blocks, children can stack, channel and build like never before! Our sets have been carefully assembled to provide 100% of the child developmental benefits and play value you’ve come to expect from Imagination Playground.

The Mix Set (75 pieces) and Mix Set Plus (100 pieces) consist of modular, rectilinear parts that are easy to stack, line up and move around. Children enjoy an endless variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. Most importantly, they are deeply engaged, active and have hours of fun.

Connectors

With shapes that allow for moveable parts and more stable joints, this new Connectors set gives children the ability to build creations they can move, carry or wear—a richer play experience that extends beyond the act of construction.

The Connectors set introduces more advanced forms of construction activity to the Imagination Playground family of products. With Connectors, children build machines, characters, vehicles, wearables, and infinitely more. A powerful way to fuel children’s ingenuity and their drive to dream and invent, the Connectors set lets children experiment with mechanical connections and a variety of simple machines.

The set includes quantities of 16 different shapes and is ideal for the classroom and indoor recreational spaces. This fun and engaging tool for STEM learning is the perfect medium for exploring mechanical connections and structures. A great stand-alone Blue Block set, but it also integrates well with our Medium and Big Blue Blocks.

Big Blue Block

Sets

Bands

Angles 46

Constructors

Constructors

Bendy

6” x 24” x .5”

Strappy Straps 5” x 24” x .5”

Stout Beams 3” x 12” x 6”

Bi-Nodes 3” x 6” x 3”

Tri-Nodes 3” x 12” x 3”

Long

5” x 24” x 3”

Long Beams 3” x 24” x 6”

Star Gears 10” x 10” x 1.5”

Small Plugs 1.4” D x 12”

Junction Joints 6” D x 6”

Wheels 9” D x 3”

Short

5” x 12” x 3”

Pivot Joints 2.6” D x 6”

Logs 6” D x 3”

Medium Noodles 1.4” D x 24”

Plugs w/ Holes 2.6” D x 12”

Discs 6” D x 1.5”

Small Blue Blocks

These ultra-portable blocks transform any surface of any size into a play area that feels so much bigger than it really is. Small Blue Blocks are for instant tabletop creative play anywhere kids go. The set consists of 15 different shapes, and are available in a vibrant shade of blue. These Small Blue Blocks sets allow children to build, stack, and connect, just like our Big Blue Blocks (allowing for hours of creativity and fun!)

Primary Blocks

1.5” x 3” x 6”

Blocks with Holes

1.5” x 3” x .7”

Square Blocks

1.5” x 1.5” x 1.5”

Big Blue Block Add-On Sets

Long Blocks 1.5” x 6” x .7”

Parallelograms 3.4” x 1.2” x .7”

Trapezoids

3” x 1.2” x 7”

Lil’ Hexes

1.5” x 1.5“ x .7”

Clover Gears

2” x 2“ x .7”

Plus Gears 1.5” x 1.5” x 1.5”

Channel Bends 3” x 2.2”

Arches

2.2” x 2.2” x .7”

Channel Straights

3” x 1.5” x .7”

Small Blue Blocks

Angles 46 Piece Set Curves 46

Rhombuses 2.2” x 1.2” x .7”

Peaks 1.5” x 1.5” x .7”

Lil’ Cheeses 1.5” D x .7”

Marbles

3” Plugs .7“ D x 3”

6” Plugs .7“ D x 6”

6” Plastic Tubings

x .7”

Refresh Kits

Already have an Imagination Playground? Need to replace those “love-worn” or lost parts? Our blue Fun Balls and Big Noodles tend to be the parts that are most in need of replacement. Both are sold in packs of 10. Need other Blocks replaced? Contact us – we would be glad to help! Visit shop.imaginationplayground.com for your replacement block needs.

Big Blocks Premium Refresh Kit

Item Number: IP-6501

Set Includes: 14 Big Blocks, 5 Big Noodles, 10 Play Balls

Big Noodles

Item Number: IP-6009 (10 pack)

5 Square Blocks

Big Blocks Basic Refresh Kit

Item Number: IP-6500

Set Includes: 12 Big Blocks, 5 Big Noodles, 10 Play Balls

2 Square Blocks 1 Chute

2 Primary Blocks

5

1 Clover Gear

1

2 Lil’ Cheeses

2 Primary Blocks

5 Small Plugs 5 Big Noodles

1 Plus Gear

10 Play Balls

5 Square Blocks

5 Small Plugs

5 Big Noodles

10 Play Balls

2 Lil’ Cheeses

Medium Blocks Premium Refresh Kit

Item Number: IP-6503

Set Includes: 17 Medium Blocks, 5 Medium Noodles, 10 Play Balls

Medium Blocks Basic Refresh Kit

Item Number: IP-6502

Set Includes: 12 Medium Blocks, 5 Medium Noodles, 10 Play Balls

Play Balls

Item Number: IP-6003 (10 pack)

Block Cleaning

Block Wash Kit

Item Number: IP-6600

Imagination Playground Block Wash is a specially formulated cleaning solution for Imagination Playground Blue Blocks. It effectively cleans, while protecting the unique foam that makes our Blocks safe, durable, and amazing. As always, safety is our greatest concern. This cleaning solution is made in the USA and is certified to USDA Organic Food Standards – making it safe for children of all ages, while providing the deepest clean possible.

Block Wash Kit Includes:

• Canvas Carrying Tote – perfect for storage

• One 64 oz. Block Wash concentrate – capable of washing a full 105-Piece Set six times

• Three 16 oz. ready-to-use spray bottles for spotcleaning during play

• Six microfiber towels - guaranteed to clean while protecting your Block’s finish

Block Cleaning

Force of Nature

With the Force of Nature Pro electrolyzer appliance and a capsule fo salt, water and vinegar, you can turn ordinary tap water into a powerful multipurpose cleaner, deoderizer and EPAregistered disinfectant and sanitizer. Plus it replaces single-use plastic bottles and is ready in just minutes.

• No harmful chemicals, residues or fumes

• Kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses

• Kills the toughest odors at their source

• As effective as Clorox® Clean-Up® , Windex®, Febreze, Scrubbing Bubbles® and Resolve®*

• EPA List N approved for COVID-19

• Safe on all surfaces including equipment and seats, carpets, bathrooms, windows and more

• Costs less – only 7¢ an ounce

• Green Seal Certified and sustainable

• No allergens or irritants

• No rinsing or protective gear needed

Force of Nature Pro Commerical Kit

Includes:

• Commerical-sized electrolyzer appliance to make 32 oz. or 64 oz.

• 10 ml. activator capsules (10cct) makes 2.5 gallons

• 32 oz. spray/storage bottles (3 ct)

• Available as one unit and in cases of 3

32 oz. Spray Bottle

Item Number: FONBottle

*Third party lab testing by TURI(Toxic Use Reduction Institute, University of Massachusetts)

10 ml Capsules

Item Number: FONCapsules

Professional Kit

Item Number: FONKit

Block Storage

Each Imagination Playground block set is offered with at least one storage solution designed for it. Some sets offer multiple solutions. If you bought a storage solution you are well on your way to ensuring a long and happy life for your blocks.

Large Mesh Storage Bag

Item Number: IP-5007

Container Specifications:

• This incredibly durable made in the USA mesh bag comes in Imagination Playground blue and is designed to hold anything up to our 70 piece medium block set. The bag features wide mesh material with1/8” holes so blocks can be stored away wet and allowed to dry. The top is sealed with an industrial grade blue zipper to complete the look. The bag measures 40” X 52”.

• This bag is 100% Polyester and Made in the USA!

Storage Bag

Item Number: IP-5000

Container Specifications:

• Approximately 3’1” L x 2’1” D x 2’1” H

• Weather resistant storage bag (not recommended for storage in extreme outdoor weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow, and freezing temperatures).

Storage Box

Item Number: IP-5003

Container Specifications:

• Approximately 4’4” L x 5’2” D x 5’ H

• For indoor or outdoor settings (not recommended for storage in extreme outdoor weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow, and freezing temperatures).

• Two-part container that can be used as open shelving or as closed storage.

• Constructed with durable, washable vinyl and a heavy duty steel frame.

• Four swivel wheels for movement in any direction.

• Two locking wheels for safety.

• Non-marking, urethane wheels.

Super Dupers

Big Arch

48” x 24” x 16”

Item Number: IP-4005

Big Chevron

53” x 31” x 16”

Item Number: IP-4004

Big Half Round 24” x 12” x 16”

Item Number: IP-4006

Big Trapezoid

35” x 16” x 16”

Item Number: IP-4003

Big Cheese 24” D x 16”

Item Number: IP-4001

Big Hex 24” x 21” x 16”

Item Number: IP-4002

“Adding a block wall or a completely custom play space for the Big Blue Blocks takes everything to a whole new level,” says Jim Stallman, Owner of Imagination Playground. “The space becomes a play zone that further encourages collaborative activity, physical movement, social development, and creativity.”

Loose Part Bones

Continue the adventure and education through loose part play with our new Box of Bones! These sets can be used to build a dinosaur from the past, a futuristic insect, or an alien from outer space. Just dump on the floor and let the imaginative play begin - the possibilities are endless when your imagination takes over!

Made from the same Award Winning Blue Foam as your Big Blue Blocks, these bones are durable and easy to sanitize. Come and see what you can build with your Bones Set!

The large set comes with 160 bones and can build at least three fully developed skeletons. Some as big as 5 feet high!

Large Loose Part Bones

Large Loose Part Bones

Item Number: IP-6750

6 Curved Spines 8 Large Bones 8 Small Bones 4 Large Plates 4 Medium Plates 4 Small Plates

Ribs

Ribs

21” x 11“ 11” x 11.5“

x 7“ 12” x 5“

12.5” x 5“ 9” x 3.5“

13” x 9“ 20” x 10“ 9.5” x 6“

10” x 7“ 10.5” x 8“

23” x 12“ 17” x 5“ 18.5” x 4“ 7.75” x 6.25“ 5.5” x 4.75“ 11.75” x 7.5“

11” x 8“ 15” x 5“ 13” x 5“ 9” x 6.6“ 7.25” x 5.25“

Medium Loose Part Bones

Medium Loose Part Bones

Item Number: IP-6751

Set Includes: 122 Bones

The medium set comes with 122 bones and can build at least three fully developed skeletons. Some as big as 3 feet high!

6 Arms 6 Long Legs

1 Head 1

1 Head 2

2 Head 3

3 Horns

4 Short Legs

4 Foot 1 4 Foot 2

4 Straight Spines 4 Curved Spines 4 Large Bone

6 Small Bones 3 Large Plates 3 Small Plates

5 Large Ribs 5 Medium Ribs 12 Small Ribs 3 Rib/Shoulders 2 Shoulder 1 2 Shoulder 2 3 Hips

4 Tails 31 Connector Bones

10.75” x 5” 10.75” x 5.75” 6.25” x 5” 5.5” x 4”

6.5” x 4.5” 7.75” x 2” 6.25” x 2.75”

4.75” x 3.5” 5” x 3.5”

8.5” x 2.75” 10” x 5.5”

6” x 2.75” 4.25” x 1.75” 5.25” x 4” 3.5” x 2.6”

5.75” x 3.75” 4” x 3” 2.75” x 2.5” 5.5” x 5.75” 6” x 2.25” 6” x 2.25” 5” x 3”

9.5” x 2.25” 4.25” x 2”

Tabletop Loose Part Bones

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The tabletop set comes with 105 bones and can build at least three fully developed skeletons. Some as big as 18 inches high!

Tabletop Loose Part Bones

Item Number: IP-6751

Set Includes: 105 Bones

6 Arms

4 Long Legs

1 Head 1

1 Head 2

1 Head 3

3 Horns

4 Short Legs

4 Foot 1 2 Foot 2

4 Straight Spines 4 Curved Spines 4 Large Bone

8 Small Bones 2 Large Plates 2 Small Plates

4 Large Ribs 4 Medium Ribs 11 Small Ribs 2 Rib/Shoulders 2 Shoulder 1 2 Shoulder 2 3 Hips

3 Tails 24 Connector Bones

Blue Brick Blocks & Jumbo Big Blue Dice

Blue Brick Blocks

Item Number: IP-6700

Do you have a little builder at home? Do they miss having access to Big Blue Blocks-- whether that be at your local school, library or children’s museum? Well Imagination Playground is offering a new set perfect for builders to use at home!

Our new Blue Brick Blocks are perfect for at-home building of castles, forts, towers and whatever else their imaginations can conjure up! The set includes 45 Brick Blocks, measuring 10”x 5”x 3” each, and can be easily played with by a set of siblings, neighborhood friends, or a homeschooling group!

Item Number: IP-6702

Jumbo Big Blue Playing Dice (Set of 6)

Add some pizzazz to your classroom with our Jumbo Big Blue Playing Dice! Use them with your favorite board games, during math and counting lessons or just for fun! Made from our proprietary Imagination Playground foam, these dice are soft, light and incredibly durable. They come with our 5 year limited warranty and are made right here in the USA.

Plus these dice come with classroom activities linked to your curriculum.

Each die measure 6” x 6” x 6”.

Imagination Publishing

In conjunction with Duran Place for Kids and research from Embrace Health Innovations.

As leaders in the loose-part play learning community, we spend our days seeking out and working with Pediatric and Child Development Professionals to ensure our products are as effective and impactful as possible. Fortunately for us, there is no shortage of Imagination Playground enthusiasts who are constantly coming to us with innovative ideas and creative concepts that we love to hear and help bring to life when we can. So when our former Block Champions from Duran Place for Kids developed their collaborative concept, we knew this was something special!

All of the Imagination Publishing books are full of engaging designs that encourage readers to sort, probe, and find the matching Blue Blocks to the creation of the page. Embrace both the power of loose-part play learning and early reading skills.

Books are also available with Block Bundles

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