Material Quality | Educational play, home use | Industry: Generic plastic (ASTM F963) Our Base: ABS plastic (ASTM F963) ▲ Our Advanced: Reinforced ABS (ASTM F963 + EN71) ▲▲ | Base: Durable and lightweight. Advanced: Extra strength for heavy-duty builds. | Industry: Prone to warping. Advanced: Heavier and costlier. |
Age Appropriateness | Children 5+, teens, adults | Industry: One-size-fits-all (no age-specific design) Our Base: Age-grouped pieces (ISO 8124) ▲ Our Advanced: Tiered complexity (5-7, 8-13, 14+) ▲▲ | Base: Simplifies assembly for younger kids. Advanced: Suits all skill levels. | Industry: May frustrate younger/older users. Advanced: Requires more storage. |
Assembly Complexity | DIY projects, creative play | Industry: Standard snap-fit (ISO 9001) Our Base: Easy-connectors (ISO 9001) ▲ Our Advanced: Modular pieces (ISO 9001 + custom joints) ▲▲ | Base: User-friendly for beginners. Advanced: Enables advanced builds. | Industry: Frustrating for kids. Advanced: Requires patience. |
Safety Features | Home play, schools | Industry: Basic safety (ASTM F963) Our Base: Rounded edges (ASTM F963) ▲ Our Advanced: Non-toxic coating (ASTM F963 + EN71) ▲▲ | Base: Reduces injury risk. Advanced: Chemical-free for sensitive skin. | Industry: Sharp edges possible. Advanced: Higher cost. |
Educational Value | STEM learning, schools | Industry: Basic building Our Base: Learning guides (ISO 23853) ▲ Our Advanced: STEM integration (ISO 23853 + coding modules) ▲▲ | Base: Teaches spatial skills. Advanced: Combines coding and engineering. | Industry: No educational focus. Advanced: Requires tech literacy. |
Customization | Creative play, collectors | Industry: Basic parts Our Base: Swappable accessories ▲ Our Advanced: Extensive customization (ISO 17100) ▲▲ | Base: Allows simple swaps. Advanced: Unlimited design flexibility. | Industry: Limited creativity. Advanced: Parts may get lost. |