In a world where women over 30 are still happily trying to follow in Barbie’s footsteps come a new role model for girls to look up to: Goldie Blox. Goldie Blox is a creative girl thats likes to make things. She isn’t labelled as a nerd, tomboy or a genius – this premise will definitely help girls build self esteem, nurture problem solving skills, and be more tech-savvy.
The debut Goldie Blox story is available now nationwide at Toys R’ Us for $29.95. The Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine kit includes: Storybook, 5 figurines, pegboard, 5 wheels, 10 axles, 5 blocks, 5 washers, crank, ribbon and is suitable for the age range of 6+. Basically it’s a construction set for girls aimed at piquing their interest in the Engineering field.
In Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine Goldie is building a spinning machine to help her dog, Nacho, chase his tail but when everyone else seems to wants in on the action she decides to build a belt drive to spin everybody!
I didn’t grow up playing in my mothers makeup or trying on her heels to walk around in. I grew up taking apart all the gadgets in the house and learning how to put them back together. Had this been around when I was growing up instead of believing I was a Princess that could grow up and live in a castle – I would have grown up believing I could also build it myself! Now I’m in no way saying anything is wrong with playing dress up or even Barbie, however I think giving our Princesses the knowledge and skill to seek out other skills is very commendable and needed. Check out the website and video below for more info.
