Have you heard of Tegu? Most of you are now shaking your head saying Huh?! Te-what? and to be honest thats how I felt until I saw these toys at the ABC kids expo a few weeks ago in vegas. These are really simple shapes of wood that have magnets buried inside of them.
So they click together with the magnetic bonds and the ability to play and build stuff has been great. My 2 year old hasnt stopped playing with them. Tegu recently kicked off this Live webshow of a master builder taking requests to build almost anything! I got two built out… I asked for a NYC Landmark and they did the empire state building (and of course along came king kong to knock it down) See that here: http://bit.ly/cSnbqM and my original request was for a train and they did a great job: http://bit.ly/cERoyC
There are many things I really like about this campaign – 1) is it shows you how to build these items yourself so you can become a building master and impress your kids 2) it really shows off a great use of social media for a product that isnt necessarily a toy that would be on social media.
Tegu blocks are wood so they are not just going to crack open and a really durable, the block sizes makes it hard for a child to choke on them… they’ve become a perfect toddler building gift in my mind. Here’s the one thing they’re a little pricey starting at $40. The newest line is of these color blocks which are totally super cool.
Check out http://tegu.com and if you really want to see what this living building is all about enjoy the following live stream!
Now its time for the giveaway!
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. November 18, 2010.
You must comment telling us if these could be made out of any wood, which wood would you want to have them in?, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
You get 1 extra entry for following us on twitter – twitter.com/dadarocks
You get 1 extra entry for following Tegu on twitter – twitter.com/tegu
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@tegu @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/c94ivx and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win the awesome #TeguBlocks from @tegu Thanks to @dadarocks – http://bit.ly/c94ivx
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook – facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall)
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on of Tegu on facebook – facebook.com/TeguToys you must comment that you’re a fan (and leave a little note on the wall that DaDaRocks.com sent you)
You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a friend on Google Connect (right side below facebook box) – you must also comment that you’ve become a friend
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Tegu for the prize for this raffle.
I’m going to be environmentally responsible and say my ideal Tegu material would be bamboo. These blocks look awesome – I hope I win!
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I follow Tegu on Twitter (@ColeEmmett)
Aaaannnnd I tweeted.
I love the look of maple and a lot of blocks seem to be built out of them. Tegu blocks are amazing. I’d love a set for my girls. Yesterday, Tegu Live built me a Delorean. So much fun and very addicting to watch.
Any wood that doesn’t split or cause splinters when playing w/ them!! It needs to be something durable. These blocks look like so much fun!!! (@LSAS1)
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Bamboo would be nice, even though it’s not technically wood.
Maple would be nice, too. Would be great if you could use scrap pieces of wood leftover from another manufacturing process, like a furniture maker.
I would say Maple! These are awesome! My son requested he make a hockey skate today,and he did,and it was awesome! 🙂
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I’d love them in cedar so they would smell heavenly!
I think these blocks are great! I suppose bamboo would be the most environmentally friendly type of wood to make them in.
I am a fan of dadarocks on facebook.
I am a fan of tegu on facebook (and said dadarocks sent me).
I am also subscribed to the feedburner digest!
Thanks!
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/LSAS1/status/3548064837013504
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/LSAS1/status/3929252554608640
If they were made of cedar chips then I’d think of my hamppster…
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Like creative toys.
Holla!!
I would like to see them made out of maple, a nice solid wood with beautiful color! I agree that bamboo has an environmental appeal but bamboo is a bit on the soft side and I would rather something that is going to hold up over the long run. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would love blocks in Bubinga, but I don;t know much about it’s renewability. Sure is pretty though.
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I would say bamboo — so renewable
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How about apple wood, then they would smell yummy.
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http://twitter.com/LSAS1/status/4266895771435008
I’m a fan of Tegu on facebook and left them a message
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I would say maple would be my choice of wood.
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I’m a friend on google connect
I’m following you on twitter as @bmom76.
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I’m following tegu on twitter as @bmom76.
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I’m an email subscriber.
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I’m following on gfc.
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I tweeted as @bmom76.
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Without regard for the environment or cost–I’ll go with quartersawn white oak to match my kitchen and living room cabinets!
I follow @tegu on twitter as @3ebees.
mahagony ..why not ? I like the way that sounds 🙂
Yes, I’m a fan on fb
Great blocks! I love pine or cherry. Such a neat idea.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
Tweeting it too!
Thanks.
A dark cherry wood would be really cool. Cherry Tegu.
I also follow you and Tegu on Twitter and have tweeted about you and these awesome blocks.
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I met the guys from Tegu at The ABC Kids Expo. They are so great! I took some video (that is STILL being edited… not my fault… really!) This product is super ingenious… not to mention socially responsible. Great giveaway Adam!
I follow you.
I follow Tegu.
I apparently like you on FB.
I’m your Google Connect Friend… that seems so weird.
AND I already subscribe. That’s how I read about your contest-y-ness.
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/LSAS1/status/4654104601169920
Oak if possible 🙂
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I tweeted!
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I would want the Tegu Blocks to be made out of Cherry, which would match most of the furniture in our house!
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Now following Tegu on twitter
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Japanese maple. 🙂 So let’s see, I followed @tegu . Done. Followed you. @dadarocks. Done. Tweeted. Done.
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/LSAS1/status/5384815733903360
i would love maple blocks. I saw the live Tegu builder and my kids put these at the top of their lists this year!
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I’d like to see a dark-stained wood set in addition to the lighter set.
And I just followed you on twitter!
I would like the blocks made out of bamboo, I think that it would be really cool
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bamboo
Congrats you’re the winner!