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.
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