PicassoTiles PT100 Classic Starter Set, 100 Pieces
A budget magnetic tile set that holds well and mixes with Magna-Tiles, with softer, scratch prone plastic.
We bought Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks, 102 pcs Advanced Set, STEM Montessori Toys. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a 100 piece clear magnetic tile set at a similar budget price from a well known brand with a maker page and hands-on reviews.
The short version
- Families starting a magnetic tile collection on a budget
- Kids 3 and up who build houses, towers and simple 3D shapes
- Owners of Magna-Tiles who want more pieces for less
- You want tiles that keep a scratch free finish for years
- You want the stiffest tile for big builds
- There is a child under 3 in the house who puts toys in the mouth
What owners like
- Far cheaper per tile than Magna-Tiles
- Magnets hold well; one reviewer found them slightly stronger than Magna-Tiles in a stacking test
- Mixes with Magna-Tiles collections without trouble
- A sensible size for finding out whether a child likes magnetic tiles
Common complaints
- Faces scratch more easily than Magna-Tiles
- Less rigid than Magna-Tiles, with glued edges instead of metal corner rivets
- One reviewer found the tiles a little heavy for larger builds
Based on PicassoTiles' product page and site, the Amazon product listing, and two hands-on comparison reviews (STEM Education Guide and Celebrating With Kids)..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A 100 piece set of clear, colored magnetic building tiles for kids 3 and up; reviewed here in place of the generic 102 piece magnetic tile set it resembles.
- Clear colored tiles connect on any edge with magnets sealed inside the tile
- Mix of squares and three triangle sizes for walls, roofs and 3D shapes
- Rounded corners, according to the maker
- Maker says its sets are tested to ASTM and CPSIA toy safety standards
- Works with other full size PicassoTiles sets, and reviewers found it lines up with Magna-Tiles
A good budget set for families who want a large pile of magnetic tiles without paying Magna-Tiles prices, and it mixes with Magna-Tiles if you already own some. The trade-off is in the plastic: hands-on comparisons found the tiles less rigid and quicker to scratch than Magna-Tiles.
How it compares
Specs
- Pieces
- 100
- Shapes
- 8 large squares, 46 small squares, 20 small triangles, 12 medium triangles, 14 tall triangles
- Tile sizes
- Large square 6 x 6 in; small square 3 x 3 in; tall triangle 3 x 5.5 in
- Material
- ABS plastic, BPA free per the maker
- Age
- 3 and up
- Included
- Storage bag
Worth knowing
- PicassoTiles lists this set for ages 3 and up.
- The maker states the magnets are sealed inside each tile and that its sets are tested to ASTM and CPSIA toy safety standards.
Questions
Are PicassoTiles compatible with Magna-Tiles?
Reviewers found the sizes and magnet placement line up, so the two brands can be mixed.
What age are PicassoTiles for?
The maker lists this set for ages 3 and up.
What shapes come in the PicassoTiles 100 piece set?
Squares in two sizes and triangles in three sizes: 54 squares and 46 triangles in total.
Are PicassoTiles as durable as Magna-Tiles?
Not quite. Comparisons found them less rigid and quicker to scratch, though one reviewer reported no cracks after heavy play.
Sources
- PicassoTiles: Classic Starter Set Magnetic Tile Building Toy, 100 Pieces (PT100)
- PicassoTiles: Magnetic Building Blocks and Tiles for Kids
- STEM Education Guide: Magna Tiles vs Picasso Tiles, hands-on
- Celebrating With Kids: The complete Picasso tiles review
- Amazon.com: PicassoTiles 100 Piece Magnetic Tiles
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.