Countdown To Christmas: Cugolino

This is another unique toy from Oh! Toys. I think my husband was just as excited to play with this as Madison. This too is for ages 3 and up. However, this does come with marbles, so if you have kids younger than three, you need to be very careful (the rule here is that Madison can’t play with this unless Will is napping).

Again, this is another toy that I like, because it makes my kids think. It requires them to think and do problem solving using creativity. There are no bells and whistles; yet, Madison played with this for a good two hours the first day we took it out of the box. Basically, what you do is make a track for the marble to work its way down. Right now, Madison is making pretty basic tracks with it. However, daddy did help her make a more intricate system like this one:

Also, clean up is awesome. All of these pieces fit nicely into a bag that comes with it! You don’t have to worry about how you are going to get all the pieces back in perfectly so you can close the box. I also love that this is a toy that Madison can grow into. Right now, she is only making very basic designs. However, as she gets older, I know her designs will get more intricate. This will also make it through the wear and tear of several children too. It is made with good quality materials. TheCugolino set contains 37 pieces and is 100% compatible with cuboro’s classic system.

Now, are you like me and impressed by the selection of unique toys from Oh! Toys? If so, I have the giveaway for you. Oh! Toys has offered to give one of my lucky readers a $25 gift certificate to their site. Here’s what you need to do:

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November 25th, 2008 Posted by Lisa in Gift Guide, Kids Stuff, Toys, contests |

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93 Responses to “ Countdown To Christmas: Cugolino ”

# 1 HVAC Repair Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Wow my kids could play with that thing for hours. Anything with marbles will keep them busy for days on end. Good find.

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# 2 Brian Morin Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
My kids would love this!! Thanks for the giveaway.

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# 3 MRS.MOMMYY Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
really love this-creative fun

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# 4 Michael Capp Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I think my daughter would like Cugolino.

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# 5 Jenn S. Says:
November 25th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I would put the GC towards the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy.

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# 6 Tom Showers Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Nice prize

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# 7 Carol Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 4:59 am
I’d get the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set. GREAT giveaway.

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# 8 rebecca snodgrass Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 8:41 am
I like the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set. My son would love it.

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# 9 Carol G Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:52 am
The Sina magnetic construction spheres would be a nice starter set.

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# 10 valerie mabrey Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I like the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set

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# 11 Linda Haberman Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Grandkids would love it!!

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# 12 David Benedict Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 11:49 am
this would be great for christmas

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# 13 judy brittle Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I really like the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set. My grandson just loves this kind of stuff. Thank you so much!

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# 14 Stephanie V Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set — probably but there are so many great choices!

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# 15 Countdown To Christmas: The Gift Guide Roundup Continued | Lisa Reviews Says:
November 26th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
[...] Enter to Win Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Oh! Toys! [...]
# 16 Casey H Says:
November 27th, 2008 at 1:06 am
My daughter would love the Sina Magnetic Construction Spheres

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# 17 Casey H Says:
November 27th, 2008 at 1:34 am
I blogged you!

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# 18 Jessica C Says:
November 29th, 2008 at 7:43 am
My son would love the Rainbow Top

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# 19 Lisa Fosses Says:
November 29th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Cugolino would be fun

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# 20 Sylvia Belle Says:
November 29th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
The large building set for my grandson

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# 21 Susan Ledet Says:
November 29th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
This looks like fun.
I also like the cool looking Trumpo top on their site.
Thank you for the giveaway.

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# 22 Susan Ledet Says:
November 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I’m also a subscriber.

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# 23 susan varney Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 10:31 am
to buy toys for my grandson would like to get him a red wagon

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# 24 Pat Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I would get the Painting Top.

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# 25 vicky Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
My son wood have oddles of fun with the cugonlino starter kit

thanks for the giveaway

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# 26 Gina Stratos Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I would put the certificate towards the BoyonGolo Marble Run for my son.
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# 27 Gina Stratos Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I subscribe
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# 28 Marla Bland Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I would use the certificate towards the Atomium Magnetism set. Thanks for the opportunity!

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# 29 ky2here Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I’ll buy the Lonpos.

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# 30 robert groves Says:
November 30th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I love it all.

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# 31 chastidy v Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 12:34 am
I would buy the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy, it looks like something my son would love.

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# 32 adrienne Gordon Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 6:17 am
I’d get the Atomium Magnetics – Large Building Set for my son

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# 33 djp Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
i would let my nephew handle this

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# 34 david basile Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 7:09 pm
BoyonGolo Marble Run

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# 35 Valerie Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I like the tops. My daughter loves it when I spin tops or change. SHe would love it

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# 36 Wendy at Babies Gotta Have It Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I would use it to buy the Ara Top (Lilac color)! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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# 37 Heather B Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 9:17 pm
einstein looks like fun

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# 38 Rosanne Morrison Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Would use it for Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set

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# 39 Rosanne Morrison Says:
December 1st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
subscriber

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# 40 Trish Ayers Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:46 am
I would buy the BoyonGolo Marble Run! I remember my daughters playing with something like this when they were younger and I think my little grandson Jack Henry would enjoy it when he gets older and the cats that live with him would love to chase the marbles!

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# 41 Sharon Jones Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy-love this and would definitely get. THANKS!

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# 42 Sharon Jones Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
am subscribed. thanks again

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# 43 Sharon Jones Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 pm
have your button on my sidebar…again, thank you!

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# 44 Jennifer Says:
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
I like the Brave Family Stick Figures.

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# 45 M.A. Says:
December 4th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I’d use it towards 2 of the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Sets.

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# 46 Rebecca C Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 12:48 am
Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set looks pretty cool

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# 47 Rebecca C Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I stumbled your giveaway

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# 48 Rebecca C Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I blogged about this giveaway: Here

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# 49 Rebecca C Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I have your button on my blog: Here

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# 50 Rebecca C Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 12:50 am
I am a subscriber!

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# 51 jan koontz Says:
December 5th, 2008 at 9:16 am
just to cool

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# 52 Carol Drury Says:
December 6th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Sina Magnetic Construction Spheres

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# 53 Kim Says:
December 7th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
There is so much I would like. And with my spending limit waaayyyy down this year this would help!

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# 54 Vicki Wurgler Says:
December 7th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I picked the Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set

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# 55 Jennifer hedden Says:
December 7th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Painting Top

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# 56 William LuBien Says:
December 7th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I would buy the Bibros building blocks.

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# 57 hazel hunt Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 9:51 am
nice!

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# 58 Christine W Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I would use it toward an atomium magnetics building set! thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com

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# 59 Beverley Justice Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I would use the gift certificate to get Cugolino for my three-year old grandson.

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# 60 Elizabeth M. Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I like the striped Ara top!

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# 61 Elizabeth M. Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/blueviolet/status/1046094035

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# 62 Elizabeth M. Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I stumbled (bluevioletof2)

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# 63 Elizabeth M. Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
I have your button for 5 entries!

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# 64 Elizabeth M. Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I subscribed for 5 entries!

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# 65 Sandra Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
My son would love to get the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy. It looks like great fun! Thanks!

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# 66 Sandra Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I am an email subscriber!

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# 67 Chrysa Says:
December 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I like the Babel Pico. Thanks for the giveaway!

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# 68 Tiffany Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 9:20 am
I would use this to buy my daughter a Christmas present.

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# 69 Angela Koga Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:01 am
BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy

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# 70 Paula Harmon Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I would use it for the Atomium Magnetics medium building set. I have a small box of magnets for my kids to play with, but I need more.

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# 71 kathy pease Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:26 am
id get the Tukan Top

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# 72 Carrie Olier Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Definitely the Xyloba Mezzo! So neat

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# 73 Janet Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
We heart the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy:) ty 4 the awesome entry and giveaway!

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# 74 Andreah Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
My boys would enjoy the BoyonGolo Marble Run Construction Toy. Thanks!

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# 75 Andreah Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I have your button on my blog (andreashops)

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# 76 Andreah Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I am a subscriber.

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# 77 Erin Daly Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I would love to get my kids a set of the Atomium Magnetics. What a great learning toy!

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# 78 Brandy Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I would use it on the Tsumiki Construction Blocks. Thanks for the giveaway!

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# 79 Sand Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I would use it toward the Metro Six-Pack.

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# 80 Lily Kwan Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
I would use this gift certificate for the Cuboro Book.

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# 81 Lily Kwan Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I subscribed to your email feed.

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# 82 Gianna Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Atomium Magnetics – Medium Building Set

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# 83 Marcy Strahan Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Atomium Magnetics LARGE ARE WHAT I AM DRAWN TO!

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# 84 Donna K Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
My son would like the Painting Top

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# 85 Donna K Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I am a subscriber.

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# 86 Donna K Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I put your button on my blog.

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# 87 Candie L Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
I like the Atomium Magnetic sets

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# 88 Candie L Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I subscribed

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# 89 Sonya Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I like the Babel set! It looks like fun!

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# 90 David Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Probably let my nephew pic out a gift on here for his little brother….I think this would be great for a Christmas present!!

thanks

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# 91 Frances Watson Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
I would love to get my kids a set of the Atomium Magnetics

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# 92 Hayley G. Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
I thought that the Ara Top (Multi-color) looked like a fun, interactive toy- thanks for the chance to win!

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# 93 Maricia Emanuel Says:
December 9th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I would love to get my daughter a garden set. She turned 4 yesterday and I wasn’t able to get her anything because of financial reasons I love her sooo much and she deserves it.

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