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).
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!
The Bilibo
Kid O Bilibo Green
Amazon Price: $19.82 (as of 05/30/2012)
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?
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.
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...
curated content from YouTube
The Mini Bilibo
Kid O Mini Bilibo - Pink & Orange
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
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
Bilibos Up for Auction
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The Award Winning Bilibo
- 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
- 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
Bilibo Guestbook
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awelldressedbullet
Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:04 pm | delete
- Happy April Fool's Day
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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...
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GroovyFinds
Jun 18, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
- I Love these things!
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GroovyFinds
Sep 4, 2010 @ 1:47 pm | delete
- So cool I had to come back for a blessing!
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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! :)
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TheWhistler
Apr 6, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
- Never hear of this toy, it looks interesting. Thank you.
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BevsPaper
Apr 6, 2010 @ 8:59 am | delete
- Well this Bilibo looks like a great toy for a child to use their imagination with!
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Spook
Nov 21, 2008 @ 4:52 am | delete
- The things they can think of today. Looks like loads of fun.
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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.
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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....
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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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