Magnet Tile and Brick Blocks Compatibility Set: How It Works

By Magnetic Building Blocks & Tiles for Kids | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: Handleidingen

Learn how a combined magnet tile and brick block set works, with a step-by-step process for mixing magnetic tiles with bricks and avoiding common mistakes.

Quick answer

Use the brick plates as the structural base, attach magnetic tiles to their edges, then stack traditional bricks on top. This order keeps tall builds stable and makes the most of a compatibility set.

Why the build order matters more than the pieces

Magnetic tiles and brick blocks fail together for one main reason: builders attach tiles to a brick wall that is already tall. The magnets hold, but the brick joints below are not strong enough to resist the sideways pull. Starting with a flat brick base spreads that force across many studs.

A compatibility set gives you three connection types: magnet-to-magnet between tiles, stud-to-tube between bricks, and tile-edge-to-brick-stud where the set is designed for it. Each behaves differently under load, so the order in which you combine them determines whether a tall build stands or collapses.

When a compatibility set is not the right choice

If your child mostly builds flat patterns or simple towers under 12 inches, a pure magnetic tile set is faster to clean up and easier for small hands. Compatibility sets add small bricks and mixed connection rules that slow down very young builders.

If you already own a large brick collection and want to add magnetic windows or roofs, buy a smaller tile add-on rather than a full combo set. The combo set makes sense when you want both play patterns in one box and are willing to follow the build order below.

Step-by-step: mixing magnetic tiles with bricks

Sort the three piece types before building: Separate magnetic brick tiles, plain building bricks, and standard magnet tiles into three piles. Check that every tile edge you plan to use attracts a magnet; weak or dead magnets will not hold a brick plate. If a tile does not attract another tile firmly, remove it from the build instead of adding more bricks to compensate.
Build a flat brick base first: Snap plain bricks into a flat plate at least two studs wide on every side. Press down until the seams are tight. This base carries the weight of everything above it. A base that flexes when you press the center is too thin; add another brick layer before continuing.
Attach magnetic tiles to the base edges: Stand tiles upright along the edges of the brick base so their bottom edges meet the studs or the compatible tile-brick connectors. Keep tiles vertical and press them into place one at a time. If a tile leans outward, the base is too narrow for that tile size; widen the base rather than forcing the tile.
Add brick layers on top of the tiles: Place bricks only on the studs or plates designed to receive them. Keep each new brick layer centered over the layer below and avoid overhanging bricks on unsupported tile edges. Stop adding height when the structure starts to sway; sway means the base needs widening, not more bracing.
Test stability before going taller: Press gently on the top and sides of the build. If any joint separates, rebuild that section with a wider brick footprint or move the tile inward one stud. A build that survives a gentle press test is ready for another layer; one that does not is not.

Product facts

PicassoTiles Magnet Tile + Brick Blocks Compatibility Building Set: This 333-piece set combines magnetic brick tiles, regular building bricks, and magnet tiles, with creations reaching up to 72 inches tall. The 72-inch height claim only holds if you follow a stable base-first order, so treat it as a target for careful building rather than a guarantee for every child.
PicassoTiles Magnet Tile + Brick Blocks Compatibility Building Set