@AaronLeeJohnson I think maybe - the “unique” thing about this product is the molds - they snap around the sides instead of being a regular fill and dump mold, so the shape is supposed to hold better when you open the mold. The sand is probably the same stuff as kinetic sand. If it stays erect, it’s a stiffer mix because kinetic sand doesn’t really hold shapes or build structures very well. There’s another brand called like Mind Matter or something like that I like better, it holds shapes better.
they’re gonna want YOU to get right down there on the ground and play WITH them
My parents might take us out to do things or play a board game. Sometimes they’d show us how to do “grown-up” things like helping in the kitchen or out in the yard. But they never joined us in playing with toys.
@Kyeh Yes, same thing with my parents! Now with my grandson and myself, THAT’S A DIFFERENT STORY! I get right down there on the floor with him (even when I’d have no clue how on earth I was going to get back up ) and play with him for hours! And that’s only because I lost track of time having so much darn fun!
@Lynnerizer Grandparents like you are the best! I only knew one of mine, my mother’s mom in Japan, and she never played with me. My aunt did, though - she was great.
I feel like 8-year-old me would have really liked this. Present day me is like “I’d rather give a kid a bucket of Legos”
Then again, there are precious metals that are cheaper than Lego pieces.
@AaronLeeJohnson@Lynnerizer
I know, I get jealous of the stuff kids have now days that I didn’t. I would loved to have played with this. My sandcastles looked nothing like this and I got bored rather quickly.
@AaronLeeJohnson The cool thing about kinetic sand (if that’s what this is) is that it is not messy at all. I was worried about that when I bought it for my nephews the first time, but the stuff is extremely easy to clean up. It’s not like regular sand that gets everywhere at all. Even Anakin Skywalker would fall in love with kinetic sand.
Fyi, this is probably silicone-based like most kinetic sand products which means if you wear a silicone ring or use with silicone coated mats/tools it’ll stick like crazy and be really hard to clean the grit off
Specs
Product: Create A Castle Buildmaster Activity Bundle
Model: 809428097, 809428MU2
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$34.99 at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Apr 19 - Monday, Apr 22
I can now make my deeam home a reality. A man’s home is his castle.
@hchavers IME, it’s more like: A man’s home is his hassle. (It’s always something…)
@macromeh Lol. I am gonna steal that.
/showme a massive castle made of sand and legos
@mediocrebot
/youtube Kansas - Dust in the Wind
Is this just kinetic sand with some castle-shaped molds and accessories? Looks like these people were on Shark Tank, it must be… tanking.
@snapperh3ad Yes, they were on SharkTank. They got lots of awards. Tanking? Dunno.
@snapperh3ad I thought Kinetic sand had been around for decades. Am I thinking of something else?
@AaronLeeJohnson I think maybe - the “unique” thing about this product is the molds - they snap around the sides instead of being a regular fill and dump mold, so the shape is supposed to hold better when you open the mold. The sand is probably the same stuff as kinetic sand. If it stays erect, it’s a stiffer mix because kinetic sand doesn’t really hold shapes or build structures very well. There’s another brand called like Mind Matter or something like that I like better, it holds shapes better.
this is actually a rebranded keto-friendly gingerbread house kit
Why on earth is Godzilla the only one with half a brain and knows sand castles are to be made on the beach!?
This was never true with my parents:
My parents might take us out to do things or play a board game. Sometimes they’d show us how to do “grown-up” things like helping in the kitchen or out in the yard. But they never joined us in playing with toys.
@Kyeh Yes, same thing with my parents! Now with my grandson and myself, THAT’S A DIFFERENT STORY! I get right down there on the floor with him (even when I’d have no clue how on earth I was going to get back up ) and play with him for hours! And that’s only because I lost track of time having so much darn fun!
@Lynnerizer Grandparents like you are the best! I only knew one of mine, my mother’s mom in Japan, and she never played with me. My aunt did, though - she was great.
I feel like 8-year-old me would have really liked this. Present day me is like “I’d rather give a kid a bucket of Legos”
Then again, there are precious metals that are cheaper than Lego pieces.
@AaronLeeJohnson
Heck, I’m thinking 58 year old me would STILL love this stuff just not the mess of the sand! Lol
@AaronLeeJohnson @Lynnerizer
I know, I get jealous of the stuff kids have now days that I didn’t. I would loved to have played with this. My sandcastles looked nothing like this and I got bored rather quickly.
@AaronLeeJohnson The cool thing about kinetic sand (if that’s what this is) is that it is not messy at all. I was worried about that when I bought it for my nephews the first time, but the stuff is extremely easy to clean up. It’s not like regular sand that gets everywhere at all. Even Anakin Skywalker would fall in love with kinetic sand.
Meh, I said spicy ramen. Also, some more oat milk chocolate.
All the fun? Box contains an ocean and fresh seafood too?
@OnionSoup I’ll bet they forgot the sand fleas and Portuguese man-o-wars.
Fyi, this is probably silicone-based like most kinetic sand products which means if you wear a silicone ring or use with silicone coated mats/tools it’ll stick like crazy and be really hard to clean the grit off
I’ll take the outdoor kit, please. No more sand in the house, especially the kind that’ll destroy my vacuum cleaner and make me buy another one here…
Oh, I see what you’re doing.
/showme Jimi Hendrix castles made of sand
Is this edible?
Screw that I have jello molds and stuff forget the sand.
/giphy bendy-tawny-sugarcane
So are the dog treats tomorrow? https://x.com/wearemeh/status/1779721309028790727?s=46&t=eSsq-lx80_Rg1oJyMshg7A
@Alien88 you were right! Someone at Meh oops’d
Is this non-toxic if accidentally ingested?