Building and LEGO Gifts: Magna-Tiles, LEGO, and What Wins

LEGO isn't the only building toy worth your money, and it isn't always the right one for the age. Our head-to-head on Magna-Tiles vs LEGO vs Plus-Plus breaks it down by age, skill, budget, and play style, plus where Connetix and Picasso Tiles fit in. If you already know LEGO is the answer, our full LEGO gifts guide is organized by age so you're not guessing at piece count or difficulty. And for something that lasts well past the building-toy years, our wooden toys guide rounds up the heirloom-quality brands grandparents keep returning to over plastic sets that crack.