Bilibo - The toy overflowing with imagination

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Design and Imagination meet at Bilibo

Bilibo is a toy that becomes whatever it is you imagine it to be. It is specifically designed to feed into the ways that children like to play, and it encourages them to use their imagination. It is a place to put things, a place to hide things, a place to sit, a bucket, a drum, a pool toy, a snow toy, a sled, a turtle shell, a tunnel, a helmet, a cradle, and much more.

Bilibo was developed by Swiss Designer Alex Hochstrasser in consultation with leading experts like Prof. Remo H Larfo from the University Children's Hosipital Zurich.

I've watched several kids enjoy this toy - and they've all done different things with it. It makes for a great toy at Grandma's house because it sparks creativity and imagination and acts as many different things (so Grandma doesn't need to store too many toys).

Experience the Bilibo

Look at all the things a creative child can do with a bilibo!
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The Bilibo

Kid O Bilibo Green

Amazon Price: $19.82 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

At first this toy may look simple, but the more you play with it, the more you realize the shear genius in this design. It is extremely strong and durable, while being light enough for a child to easily carry.

The bilibo provides the following developmental benefits: intrapersonal, spatial, logical, and physical. In addition, the bilibo encourages manipulative play, dramatic play, and active play.

What is bilibo?

Bilibo used as a turtle shellThe Bilibo is for children of various ages. Based on their age and interests, children will use the Bilibo in different ways.

For instance, toddlers may use the Bilibo to fill with items and then dump out, while older kids may use it for spinning or rocking, or silly races.

The Bilibo is great for pretend play, in which it will transform into a turtle shell, a drum, a cooking pot, or a ship. It even acts as a tunnel for cars, and a hiding place for just about anything.

Take it outside and you'll have a beach toy, a sled, or a chair.

Which color Bilibo do you prefer?

The Possibilities Are Endless 

The Official Bilibo Website

Bilibo.com
For more information on the Bilibo, visit the official website.

Enjoying Their Bilibos

Watch how much kids enjoy these creative toys...
Bilibo Race and Spin
by chlorita | video info

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The Mini Bilibo

Kid O Mini Bilibo - Pink & Orange

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As with the regular size bilibo, two mini-bilibos will align like puzzle pieces perfectly forming a cute smiling face.

If you have more than two bilibos, you will find that they stack perfectly inside each other.

Others Available Colors for the Bilibo Mini

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The Award Winning Bilibo

The Bilibo has won many awards for its use and design:
  • Toy of the Year - UK Good Toy Awards 2006
  • Deutscher Lernspielpreis, Auswahlliste 2003
  • Dr. Toy, 10 Best Active Products 2002
  • Spiel Guy - Arbeitsausschuss Kinderspiel 2002
  • Design Distinction - I.D. 2002 Design Review
  • Swiss product Design Award 2002
  • Design Preis Schweiz 01 Distinction
  • Swiss Federal Award for Design 2001
It was also used in museum exhibits at:
  • Wadsworth Atheneum; Hartford, CT 2004
  • Oklahoma City Museum of Art; Oklahoma OK 2004
  • Carnegie Museum of Art; Pittsburgh PA 2004

Building Imagination

If you value toys that help your child to build their imagination, and skills of creativity, then you may be interested in these great toys, which all promote imaginative play through building.
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Bloggers Discuss Their Bilibos

Bilibo Rocks (and Spins and Slides and Carries, too!)
by Lisa Clark
A Funky Toy--The Bilibo
Two boys spin their way to fun
Lilo and The Stitch: Bilibo Fun
She has been playing with it since she came home from school.
Three drama queens and a little cowboy: Don't try this at home
We have a new source of entertainment in our house. How safe it really is, well, is still up for debate. However, it's produced squeals, giggles and laughter.

Other Imagination Building Toys

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Bilibo Guestbook

  • awelldressedbullet Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:04 pm | delete
    Happy April Fool's Day
  • aishu19 Jun 18, 2010 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    I have never seen a toy that can be fun in soo many different ways! Great and simple concept! Thanks for doing this lens..Now I would keep my eyes open in the toy store more...
  • GroovyFinds Jun 18, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    I Love these things!
  • GroovyFinds Sep 4, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    So cool I had to come back for a blessing!
  • a_willow Jun 17, 2010 @ 10:53 am | delete
    This looks like a wonderful toy! :) I'm sure my little girl wouldn't mind to have it! :)
  • TheWhistler Apr 6, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Never hear of this toy, it looks interesting. Thank you.
  • BevsPaper Apr 6, 2010 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Well this Bilibo looks like a great toy for a child to use their imagination with!
  • Spook Nov 21, 2008 @ 4:52 am | delete
    The things they can think of today. Looks like loads of fun.
  • kab Aug 1, 2008 @ 12:24 pm | delete
    Oh, gosh, Stephanie!
    I think we have very different opinions on this.
    Water up their nose? you can't be serious.
    If your kid is spinning next to the cabinet, just tell them to move into the center of the room. If you are afraid of them falling off a 12 inch high piece of plastic, then throw a few pillows around them - but imagine how improved their balance will be once they've mastered it.
    I don't think you can compare what is essentially a curvy oversized bowl with no sharp corners to metal lawn darts.
  • StephanieManning Aug 1, 2008 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    Great Lens! Very nice work. 5*

    However, I think this toy is a little crazy! Judging by the pictures for uses, it's something to spin in (a quick trip to the ER with a goose egg on the head), something to poor water with (water up the nose), something ....rounded.... to stand on (another trip to the ER with a broken arm) and a toy box!
    What were these people thinking. It's cute and looks fun but at the same time it looks dangerous.

    By all means your lens is great and I don't mean this as anything bad against your lens....just seems like an accident waiting to happen. Remember the huge metal darts that were made to throw in the air....
  • CherylK May 26, 2008 @ 7:41 am | delete
    This looks like a fabulous inveniton and I'm getting one (at least one), for sure. Not for me, silly. For my grandkids :).

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