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INNOVATION EDUCATION FUN Product Catalogue 2010 www.polydron.com
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INNOVATION EDUCATION FUN
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301983
2013
th
Anniversary
For more information or additional copies of this catalogue please contact:
Polydron Ltd, Site E, Lakeside Business Park, Broadway Lane,South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XL, England.Tel: +44 (0) 1285 863980 Fax: +44 (0) 1285 863981Email: headoffice@polydron.com www.polydron.com
Polydron - shaping the World’s imaginationWe are very proud of our excellent safety record and have strict quality standards for the manufacturing of products which conform to all necessary safety standards and we are ISO9000 registered.
Polydron products are recognised as an important educational tool for children of all ages and most sets are supported with books which are written by education professionals to support the mathematical application of Polydron in the classroom. They include lesson plans; fully licensed photocopiable exercises; glossaries and fun activities.
Using Polydron is fun – when children are having fun they learn more readily.
From our Head Office in the Cotswolds, the Polydron team values our customers and is proud to provide the highest possible standards of service and support.
Welcome to the Polydron 2013 catalogue. Once again we are delighted to be able to offer you a great range of innovative quality products that can be trusted to deliver consistent results for our partners, teachers and pupils around the world.
2013 promises to be another exciting year for Polydron. Not only are we able to bring you some fantastic new products across the range of Original Polydron, Magnetic Giant and Junior Polydron, but we are also marking our thirty years anniversary in the industry. It's been a fantastic journey for all of us involved with this company through the years. Whether you have worked with us as our partners for all of those years, or just recently started working with us, we would like to thank you for your continued support.
It’s been a fantastic 30 years for Polydron, and we feel that it is going to get even better. We have great momentum in the business right now, and that is down to the changing needs and demands of our partners and the education industry as a whole. There are many new developments not just for this year, but also in the planning stage for the future.
Richard, Cyril and all of the team look forward to meeting with you again this coming year, and to working with you to make the next thirty years as good as the first.
Thank you.
Cyril Dowling – Sales Director
Richard Hardstaff – Director
Polydron 2013 Contents
Polydron Engineer 2
Polydron Engineer Set 3
Polydron Engineer Class Set 3
Polydron 4
Polydron Books 4
Polydron Class Set 5
Polydron Basic Set 5
Polydron Wheels Set 5
Polydron Primary Maths Set 6
Polydron Platonic Solids Set 6
Polydron Bulk Sets 6
Polydron Super Value Set 7
Polydron School Geometry Set 7
Frameworks 8
Frameworks Platonics Solids Set 8
Platonics with Frameworks Book 8
Frameworks Basic Set 9
Frameworks Class Set 9
Frameworks Geometry Set 9
Frameworks Multi Pack 9
Frameworks Prism & Pyramid Set 10
Archimedean Solids Standard Set 10
Archimedean Solids Class Set 10
Frameworks Bulk Sets 10
Polydron Tubs 11
Midi Tub 11
Mega Tub 11
Mighty Tub 11
Sphera 12
Sphera Book 12
Sphera Starter Set 13
Sphera Class Set 13
Sphera Class Set Extra 13
Sphera Bulk Sets 13
Mixed Sets 14
Mixed Set 1 14
Mixed Set 2 14
Mixed Set 3 14
Polydron Bridges 15
Polydron Bridges Set 15
Polydron Bridges Class Set 15
Octoplay 16
Octoplay Play Pack 16
Octoplay Learner Pack 17
Octoplay Fun Pack 17
Octoplay Action Pack 17
Octoplay Wheel Pack 17
Octoplay Work Cards 17
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Mixed Sets
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Engineering
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Polydron Engineer is the latest, totally unique, Design and Technology product which is used to demonstrate engineering principles and the workings of simple machines.
These excellent new sets contain the latest innovations including cams and linkages which will help to inspire future engineers, encouraging students to create recognisable models of engines, fairground rides and many other familiar mechanical creations.
A full set of comprehensive work cards will help to guide the user quickly and efficiently. One of the unique points about this new and innovative set is that the pieces are completely interactive with Polydron Original and Frameworks pieces, and so will complement all existing classroom stocks. A must for any design and technology class.
What the experts say:
“ A superior educational building kit.” Parents Choice organisation, USA.
“ It’s surprisingly difficult to find gear wheels with teeth in simple ratios. Polydron have such a kit… and you can stack wheels to produce gear trains.” Paul Stephenson, The Magic Mathsworks.
▶ Lots of new engineering components included
▶ Totally unique D & T product that provides clear links between maths and engineering
▶ Supplied with work cards
▶ Fully tested by schools and experts
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Design & Technology
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Work Cards & Gratnells Tray
Baseboard Small, Medium & Large Gear
Small & Medium Pulley
‘O’ Ring410mm
Handle 80, 90, & 330mm Struts
Stub Axle& Connector
Square & Square w/strut hole
FW Square, 2 Connected& Rectangle
FW Right Angle &Equilateral Triangle
1m Long CordOctagon with cut-out
Cam3 & 7 Hole Linkage
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Baseboard Small, Medium & Large Gear
Small & Medium Pulley
‘O’ Ring410mm
Handle 80, 90, 180, 200 & 330mm Struts
Stub Axle& Connector
Square, w/circular hole& w/strut hole
FW Square, 2 Connected& Rectangle
FW Right Angle &Equilateral Triangle
1m Long Cord & Cord With Clip
Octagon with cut-out
Cam3 & 7 Hole Linkage
Polydron Engineer Set
Polydron Engineer Class Set
10-7050 2.3 kg 43 L x 31 W x 7 H cm 109 Pieces
10-7060 4.5 kg 43 L x 31 W x 23 H cm 250 Pieces
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4+ Polydron
Polydron is the original and still superior construction shape, recognised in many countries as the world’s leading resource for teaching Maths; two and three-dimensional geometry; design and technology. It is used as a major aid for developing spatial awareness and is easily used by children, giving excellent play value, although it is versatile enough to be utilised for complex mathematical theories.
The unique joints readily snap together giving a superior hinge. This design is critical to forming two and three-dimensional geometric shapes.
The range is fully supported by an assortment of professionally written books and activity ideas. The tough and durable pieces are made to a quality which will last and be relevant for generations to come.
There are 3 inter-changeable systems:
▶ Polydron – Original and Best ▶ Frameworks – Open framed Polydron ▶ Sphera – Spherical Polydron
▶ Fully supported with literature ▶ Tough and durable ▶ Educational and fun
Original and Best
+1To aid easy assembly all Polydron sets have at least one Frameworks piece
Polydron BooksWritten by education professionals to support the mathematical application of Polydron in the classroom, these books include lesson plans, photocopiable exercises, glossaries and fun activities.
10-0144 Using Polydron Book 1 5-7 Years 32 Pages
10-0145 Using Polydron Book 2 8-11 Years 32 Pages
10-0112 Mathematics with Polydron 10-14 Years 110 Pages
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Maths / Construction
Polydron Class SetThis excellent pack contains enough Polydron for a whole class of children. It comes with an excellent set of teacher’s notes that will help the children to explore the world of basic geometry, shape and space.
Pentagon
24Hexagon
20Square
40Equilateral
100Gratnells TrayExploring Booklet
Pentagon
24Square
40Equilateral
100Exploring Booklet
Polydron Basic SetIdeal for younger children to work with and explore equilaterals, squares and pentagons.
Polydron Wheels Set4 wheels, 4 axle mounts and 4 stub axles.
Axle Mount
4 4Wheels & Tyres
4Stub Axle
10-3031 3.52 kg 43 L x 31 W x 7 H cm 184 Pieces
10-3005 1.86 kg 37 L x 24 W x 7 H cm 164 Pieces
10-1001 0.24 kg 25 L x 18 W x 4 H cm 12 Pieces
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4+ Maths / ConstructionPolydron
Polydron Platonic Solids SetThe Platonic Solids are five solids which underpin almost all of solid geometry, and a knowledge of them is critical to understanding the Archimedean Solids.
This comprehensive set enables the learner to easily construct all five of this group of shapes and so understand and feel the forms.
Polydron Primary Maths SetThe complete classroom set for Primary schools. Designed to be used in conjunction with the ‘Primary Mathematics with Polydron’ book. Over 400 pieces of different mathematical shapes.
Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayPentagon
24Square
40Rectangle
30Right Angle
80Isosceles
60Equilateral
100Root 2
50Exploring BookletOctagon
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For ease of assembly each Bulk Set now contains up to 5 Framework Pieces.
Polydron Bulk Sets
Pentagon
12Square
6Equilateral
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10-3050 6.64 kg 43 L x 31 W x 15 H cm 414 Pieces
10-3000 0.61 kg 25 L x 24 W x 3 H cm 50 Pieces
10-0300 100 Equilateral Triangles
10-0301 60 Isosceles Triangles
10-0302 80 Right Angle Triangles
10-0303 50 Equilateral Triangles (Root 2)
10-0304 60 Triangles & 30 Struts
10-0305 24 Swivel Joints (Triangles)
10-0400 40 Squares
10-0402 20 Squares with Gimbals & 10 Struts
10-0404 40 Rhombus
10-0405 30 Rectangles
10-0500 24 Pentagons
10-0600 20 Hexagons
10-0601 20 Hexagons with cut-out
10-0800 10 Octagons with cut-out
10-1001 Wheels Set (4 wheels, mounts & axles)
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Maths / Design & Technology / Construction
Polydron School Geometry SetUse this set to cover all the activities in the ‘Mathematics with Polydron’ resource book.
Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayPentagon
12Square
30Right Angle
40Isosceles
60Equilateral
80Root 2
24Protractor
2Exploring Booklet
Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayPentagon
12Square
30Right Angle
40Isosceles
60Equilateral
80Root 2
24Protractor
2Exploring BookletAxle Mount
12 12Square
80Equilateral
100Wheels & Tyres
12Stub AxleSquare
80Equilateral
160Polydron Super Value SetAn excellent, comprehensive set containing over 450 pieces of Polydron that will be a great value addition to any classroom. This is the most economical way to buy a bulk set of quality Polydron. 10-3010 4.7 kg 46 L x 36 W x 15 H cm 456 Pieces
10-3020 5 kg 46 L x 36 W x 13 H cm 266 Pieces
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6+ MathematicsFrameworks
Polydron Frameworks Platonic Solids SetA great student set. Build and explore the five Platonic Solids all at once.
Pentagon
12Square
6Equilateral
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Frameworks is the next generation of Polydron with the versatility for bigger and more complex shapes. A unique joining system makes Frameworks completely compatible with original Polydron which will complement any packs already in the classroom.
Frameworks is lighter so the user can construct more complex and adventurous designs that allow them to see inside of the shape, and explore the space within.
Frameworks is equally versatile when used independently and will help learners to investigate and understand shapes, angles, edges, vertices, planes and tangents.
All sets are accompanied by a booklet to help teachers understand how Frameworks can provide a wide range of stimulating learning experiences for their pupils.
An excellent addition to any classroom which will benefit children from age 6 upwards.
Open framed Polydron
▶ Fully supported with literature ▶ Strong and versatile ▶ Fits with Polydron ▶ Easy to use
Platonics with Frameworks BookExamines the 5 Platonic Solids through illustrated construction and measurement activities.
10-3044 0.23 kg 25 L x 24 W x 4 H cm 50 Pieces
10-0126 Platonics with Frameworks 48 Pages
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Polydron Frameworks Basic SetEnables smaller groups to explore the three main shapes – triangles, squares and pentagons. Pictured above.
Pentagon
40Square
80Equilateral
160Activity Booklet
Polydron Frameworks Geometry SetIdeal for the active classroom. Enables you to build many types of nets, prisms, cuboids and pyramids and cover all the activities in the ‘Mathematics with Polydron’ Book.
Pentagon
12Square
30Equilateral
80Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayRight Angle
40Isosceles
60Root 2
24Exploring BookletProtractor
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Polydron Frameworks Class SetIdeal for group use. Equilateral triangles, hexagons, squares and pentagons, with storage container and exploring booklet.
Pentagon
40Square
80Equilateral
160Hexagon
30Gratnells TrayExploring Booklet
Polydron Frameworks Multi PackBuild structures and geometric solids. Complete with storage container and exploring booklet.
Pentagon
40Square
80Equilateral
160Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayRectangle
20Right Angle
80Isosceles
40Root 2
20Exploring Booklet
Mathematics / Construction
10-3005F 1.3 kg 50 L x 24 W x 11 H cm 280 Pieces
10-3320 2.88 kg 46 L x 36 W x 13 H cm 266 Pieces
10-3031F 2.38 kg 43 L x 31 W x 15 H cm 310 Pieces
10-3043 3.27 kg 43 L x 31 W x 15 H cm 460 Pieces
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6+ MathematicsFrameworks
Polydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Standard SetConstruct each of the 13 Archimedean Solids.
Pentagon
12Square
30Equilateral
80Hexagon
20Gratnells TrayBookOctagon
6 12Decagon Work Cards
Polydron Frameworks Archimedean Solids Class SetA great class set. Build and explore the 13 Archimedean Solids all at once.
Pentagon
48Square
108Equilateral
200Hexagon
60Gratnells TrayBookOctagon
12 24Decagon Work Cards
Expand your range with bulk sets…as a clear means of demonstrating
the Archimedean solids
AS FEATUrED in THE
Pentagon
3Square
14Equilateral
9Hexagon
3Rectangle
44Right Angle
10Isosceles
26Root 2
8BookOctagon
2 2Decagon
Pentagon
3Square
14Equilateral
9Hexagon
3Rectangle
44Right Angle
10Isosceles
26Root 2
8BookOctagon
2 2Decagon
Polydron Frameworks Prism & Pyramid SetThis comprehensive set includes the Octagon and Decagon shapes and is colour coded for easy use. A full set of teachers notes are included with many exercises and extension ideas.
Archimedean SolidsArchimedean Solids have been known to mathematicians for over 2000 years. This complete set makes the 13 Archimedean Solids, each of which has fascinating properties. Children can use a tutorial which is designed to support teachers and encourage both use of the set and interest in these remarkable solids. The kit encourages exploration, visualisation and an appreciation of the contributions of solid geometry to architecture and to our understanding of science and engineering.
10-3067F 0.9 kg 38 L x 27 W x 9 H cm 121 Pieces
10-5000FS 1.8 kg 43 L x 31 W x 7 H cm 160 Pieces
10-5000FL 4.1 kg 43 L x 31 W x 22.5 H cm 452 Pieces
10-F300 160 Equilateral Triangles
10-F301 80 Isosceles Triangles
10-F302 100 Right Angle Triangles
10-F303 60 Equilateral Triangles (Root 2)
10-F400 80 Squares
10-F405 50 Rectangles
10-F500 40 Pentagons
10-F600 30 Hexagons
10-F800 18 Octagons
10-F010 12 Decagons
10-1001 Wheels Set (4 wheels, mounts & axles)
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ConstructionTubs4+
Polydron Tubs have been developed by listening and reacting to customers needs and remain a very successful part of the portfolio, being a great way to introduce young children to the world of construction and eventually geometry.
Each pack contains a work sheet which contains images of examples to follow rather than words. The tubs are excellent value kits that will bring quick returns and last for many years.
Polydron Midi TubExperiment with this great starter set. Builds over 40 models.
Polydron Mega TubFantastic wall poster enclosed with fun model guide, activities and games. Builds over 60 models.
Polydron Mighty TubThis is our best selling tub set and includes wheels.
Equilateral
20Square
5Guide/PosterSquare
13Equilateral
24Right Angle
12Isosceles
6Tub
Equilateral
60Square
10Guide/PosterSquare
12Equilateral
24Right Angle
12Isosceles
6TubSwivel Joint
2
Equilateral
80Square
20Guide/PosterSquare
24Equilateral
48Right Angle
24Isosceles
12TubSwivel Joint
3Axle Mount
4Wheels & Tyres
44Stub Axle
20-5002R 0.6 kg 22 L x 22 W x 15 H cm 80 Pieces
20-5003R 1 kg 24 L x 24 W x 20 H cm 126 Pieces
20-5005R 2.2 kg 31 L x 31 W x 23 H cm 223 Pieces
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8+ Sphera
Spherical Polydron
Sphera is the successful addition to the Polydron family of products, which connects to and brings all the benefits of Polydron and Frameworks to help understand spheres, cylinders and cones.
Every pack comes with thorough and easy to follow instructions, that will enable
children from 8 years and upwards to correctly assemble this unique educational innovation.
▶ Spheres ▶ Cylinders ▶ Cones ▶ Fully supported with literature
Polydron Sphera BookFor ages 7-11.
SP-0100 Using Polydron Sphera 32 Pages
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Mathematics
Polydron Sphera Class SetAn ideal class set to build over 16 different spherical models together.
Gratnells TraySquare
20Sphere
36Quadrant
72Cone
16Cylinder
12Right Angle
40Exploring Booklet
Polydron Sphera Class Set ExtraThe spherical system for any classroom allowing you to build over 24 different models together. Analyse and dissect the sphere by building 8 different models from this one set.
Gratnells TraySquare
20Sphere
36Quadrant
96Cone
48Cylinder
36Right Angle
40Exploring Booklet
Polydron Sphera Bulk SetsExpand your range with bulk sets…
Polydron Sphera Starter SetA great way to understand spherical models, build a sphere, hemisphere, cylinder, half cylinder, cone and half cone – all at once.
Square
2Sphere
12Quadrant
22Cone
6Cylinder
6Right Angle
2Exploring Booklet
SP-3001 0.84 kg 24 L x 29 W x 8 H cm 50 Pieces
SP-3004 5.36 kg 43 L x 32 W x 15 H cm 276 Pieces
SP-3003 3.7 kg 43 L x 32 W x 15 H cm 196 Pieces
SP-1001 24 Sphere Pieces
SP-1002 48 Quadrant Pieces
SP-1003 32 Cone Pieces
SP-1004 24 Cylinder Pieces
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MathematicsMixed Sets7+
Polydron/Frameworks/Sphera Mixed Set 3
Gratnells TrayPentagon
24Equilateral
100Square
60Sphere
36Quadrant
72Cone
16Cylinder
12Right Angle
40Exploring BookletHexagon
30Rectangle
50Isosceles
80
Polydron/Frameworks/Sphera Mixed Set 1
Mixed SetsPolydron have combined the three unique systems of Polydron, Frameworks and Sphera to create the ultimate geometric construction system.
3 interchangeable systems:
▶ Polydron – Original and Best ▶ Frameworks – Open framed Polydron ▶ Sphera – Spherical Polydron
Gratnells TrayPentagon
12Equilateral
32Square
8Sphere
12Quadrant
22Cone
6Cylinder
6Right Angle
2Exploring BookletPentagon
12Square
6Equilateral
32
Polydron/Frameworks/Sphera Mixed Set 2
Gratnells TrayEquilateral
100Square
42Sphere
12Quadrant
22Cone
6Cylinder
6Right Angle
2Exploring BookletPentagon
40Hexagon
30
PFS-1001 2.84 kg 43 L x 31 W x 7 H cm 150 Pieces
PFS-1002 3.7 kg 43 L x 31 W x 15 H cm 260 Pieces
PFS-1003 7.3 kg 43 L x 31 W x 22.5 H cm 520 Pieces
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Bridges9+
Unlock the secrets of bridge building with Polydron Bridges which gives budding Civil Engineers and Designers a chance to build and test several types of bridge designs, including some of the most recognisable, world-famous bridge constructions. Twelve comprehensive work cards and lesson plans provide step-by-step instructions to piece together truss, suspension, cantilever, drawbridge, cablestay, swing and bascule bridges. The set will encourage and challenge children to go beyond the set shapes and to experiment with their own creations.
Polydron Bridges Set Build any of the eight bridges, one at a time.
Polydron Bridges Class Set Build all of the eight bridges, at the same time.
What the experts say:
“ This is a wonderful hands-on tool with connections to math, science and history… a quality product.” Learning Magazine USA.
Square
26Equilateral
22Gratnells TraySquare
8Rectangle
10Right Angle
20Isosceles
4Root 2
4BookWork CardsStrut
330
4Strut80
2Pulley
4Handle
2SquareHole
4Rectangle2 Holes
2Hinge
22 Squares
8Eyelet
4Plinth
2String
4Suspension
String
2
Square
70Equilateral
68Gratnells TraySquare
44Rectangle
14Right Angle
56Isosceles
4Root 2
4BookWork CardsStrut
330
8Strut80
5Pulley
4Handle
2SquareHole
4Rectangle2 Holes
2Hinge
22 Squares
8Eyelet
6Plinth
15String
4Suspension
String
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Design & Technology
10-9010 2.6 kg 43 L x 31 W x 15 H cm 134 Pieces
10-9030 6 kg 43 L x 31 W x 30 H cm 322 Pieces
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Octoplay3+
Octoplay Play Pack144 assorted shapes and struts. 6 different components which slot and slide together in a variety of ways.
By joining together simple structures and patterns, children will become absorbed very easily into the endless possibilities and will work together whilst having fun. The eight-sided pieces and struts slot together easily and with the addition of the wheels set, moving models are simple.
▶ Provides hours of educational play ▶ Safe and easy to use ▶ Includes work cards with easy to follow graphics
Flats
85Single Peg
14Twin Peg
14 14Twin Disc Exploring Booklet
7Quad Disc
10Strut
Creative play for little hands
10-8010 0.89 kg 24 L x 70 W x 5 H cm 144 Pieces
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Early Years
Octoplay Action PackStimulate children’s imagination with this 296 piece set, including struts and the wheel set.
Octoplay Fun PackA bumper assortment of Octoplay with assorted shapes, including struts and the wheel set. 152 pieces in total.
Octoplay Wheel Pack4 wheels and 4 axles.
4StrutWheels/Axles
4
Flats
85Single Peg
14Twin Peg
14 14Twin Disc Exploring BookletWheels/Axles
47Quad Disc
14Strut Tub Flats
170Single Peg
28Twin Peg
28 28Twin Disc
14Quad Disc
24Strut TubWheels/Axles
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Octoplay Learner PackA low cost entry set to the world of Octoplay, includes full instructions.
This set contains 60 pieces of quality Polydron.
Flats
41Single Peg
4Twin Peg
4 4Twin Disc
2Quad Disc
5Strut Tub
Octoplay Work CardsNew work cards have been introduced to complement the Octoplay range. The easy to follow graphics provide an invaluable guide to assist the class with ideas.
10-8004 0.4 kg 24 L x 26 W x 7 H cm 8 Pieces
10-8020 1.8 kg 31 L x 31 W x 23 H cm 152 Pieces
10-8100 0.2 kg 24 L x 16.5 W x 1 H cm 25 Double Sided Cards
10-8000 0.5 kg 22 L x 22 W x 15 H cm 60 Pieces
10-8030 2.6 kg 31 L x 31 W x 23 H cm 296 Pieces
Also available from Polydron…
SHAPING THE WORLD’S IMAGINATION
Should you require further information please contact us:
Polydron LtdSite E, Lakeside Business Park, Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XL, England.
Tel: +44 (0) 1285 863980 Fax: +44 (0) 1285 863981 Email: headoffice@polydron.com
www.polydron.com
Please note all images and copy are available for your catalogues. Contact louise.hinson@polydron.com if you need assistance.
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