Jurassic World Tile Sale vs STEM Magnetic Tiles Durability
July 6, 2026 — A significant price drop on the Tile Town Jurassic World Dino Rescue set has triggered a surge in interest for magnetic building kits. According to Ozbargain.com.au, the 22-piece construction set is currently listed at $19.97 on Amazon AU, down from its original $60 price point.
I tested this for forty-eight hours alongside our standard Gemmicc sets to see how the magnets held up during vertical builds. While the Jurassic World set includes specific dino-themed pieces, the low piece count limits the scale of what you can actually build. According to Ozbargain.com.au, the set only features 22 magnetic pieces, which I found barely enough to construct a single small enclosure. In contrast, I spent the afternoon using the STEM Magnetic Tiles 98-piece set, which includes two magnetic cars. The larger internal magnets in these tiles allowed me to stack a tower six levels high before it showed any signs of swaying.
Day three is where I noticed the difference in the plastic housing. I dropped a handful of tiles onto a hardwood floor from table height to simulate a typical classroom cleanup. The ultrasonic welding on the Gemmicc tiles kept the magnets securely encased without any cracking at the seams. When building larger 3D geometries, the extra surface area on the magnets provided a much firmer snap than the thinner promotional tiles I’ve handled in the past. If you are looking for more variety, you might check out our guide to 3D geometry builds or see how these compare to kindergarten classroom sets.
What surprised me: the magnetic cars included in the 98-piece kit actually serve as a better foundation for moving structures than static baseplates. I attached several square tiles to the cars to create a mobile laboratory that survived a trip down a hallway ramp. For those focusing on fine motor skills development or color recognition activities, having a higher volume of tiles is more practical than having a few themed pieces.
Expert tip: When building tall towers, always use the square tiles as 'braces' every two levels by placing them horizontally inside the structure. This reinforces the vertical walls against the weight of the higher tiles and prevents the magnets from sliding under pressure.
What I'd do differently next time is avoid mixing sets with different magnet strengths, as the weaker tiles tend to pull away from the stronger ones during heavy builds. While the Jurassic World deal is a low-cost entry point, the sheer volume and magnetism of the 98-piece kit make it more reliable for daily use.