Updated July 2026
Kmart Anko magnetic tiles, reviewed independently
Honestly fine as a trial run. If the tiles get played with every day, upgrade to Connetix and keep the Anko tiles as extensions. If they gather dust, you risked very little.
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The facts
- Origin: Australia (Kmart house brand)
- Tier: budget
- Magnet strength: weak to moderate
- Construction: No rivets; magnets sit in unsealed channels with visible gaps between layers on some pieces
- Compatibility: standard footprint; connects with Connetix, Magna-Tiles, Kmart and kin
- Typical price: roughly a third to half the per-piece price of Connetix (prices move; always check current listings)
What it gets right
- Cheapest way into the category, available in every Kmart
- Same footprint, so a later Connetix set extends it rather than replacing it
- Perfectly adequate for flat patterns and simple boxes
Where it falls short
- Magnets are roughly half the size of Connetix's, so tall builds collapse
- No riveted seal on the magnets; inspect tiles for damage regularly
- More transparent, less saturated colours
Who should buy it
Testing whether your child cares about magnetic tiles at all.
Check Kmart Anko prices on Amazon AU
How Kmart Anko compares
- Connetix vs Kmart tiles: What 3x the price actually buys, and when it shouldn't.
What else to consider
Everything on Australian shelves sits in the full ranking, and because almost every brand shares the same footprint, the compatibility guide covers what mixes with what before you commit to one. Buying a first set? The first-pack guide covers the right starting size by age and budget, and where to buy in Australia covers who stocks Kmart Anko and the sale windows worth waiting for.
The other brands, in one line each
- Connetix: Families who want one set that lasts years and holds big builds.
- Magna-Tiles: Classrooms and buyers who want the most proven name.
- Playmags: Value hunters who want near-premium magnets under the Connetix price.
- Learn & Grow (now TileTek): A cheaper Australian-brand alternative to Connetix.
- MagBlox: Parents who prefer softer, less saturated colours.