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Fort Magic is one of our favorite ways to build a fort, check out all the ways we’ve built forts here.
(By the way, this post contains affiliate links to support Hands On As We Grow.)
Nothing has compared to the Fort Magic kit we recently received from our sponsor. I am so excited to share this ultimate fort building toy with you!
What kid doesn’t absolutely love to build forts? We have found the ultimate way to build a fort!
My kids build all kinds of forts. We have couch forts all the time. They often turn into cars for some reason. You could even build a fort using towels.
We dug into it this awesome fort building kit right away and started building.
It comes with a handy book of ideas that lays out all the pieces needed.
Which makes it much easier to sort through all the 382 pieces there are!
Henry is a great fort builder! He’s right at the age they recommend using Fort Magic, 5.5 years old.
George could do it too, but putting the pieces together tight, with a twist, is kind of tricky for him (kind of like putting Legos together tightly, it takes that little bit of oomph that younger kids don’t quite have the strength in their hands yet).
Henry and George first chose the mansion to build from the instructions book.
This was so great for Henry to look at the picture and build it.
Much like the building with blocks and technology idea I shared, but on a much grander scale, which makes it so much fun! There so much learning going on as they build a fort!
Then it was time for a submarine.
After the boys built the fort, I covered the fort with fabric and sheets (the Fort Magic kit does not include the fabric covers).
Fort Magic has some cool tricks and tips for covering your forts that I found very helpful.
If you want, they even have patterns for each of the fort ideas so you can get a real snug fit.
But we just used old sheets we had that are set aside for painting drop cloths. (Don’t laugh at my sheets!)
And then it was just time to make whatever we wanted! We got creative!
There’s so many ideas that I can’t wait to keep exploring it with them.
A few Fort Magic tips to build a fort to its fullest potential:
- Push the pipes and connectors together and give it a twist, they’ll stay put then.
- Start with a simple, square fort to cover to get the hang of first (I found covering the fort the hardest).
- Read Fort Magic’s tips for covering your fort
- Read Fort Magic’s Safety Tips
My kids and I are not the only ones that love this ultimate way to build a fort! Check out the Fort Magic customer reviews to see how much other families love to build a fort with Fort Magic!
Disclosure: This is an awesome way to build a fort. And I only got the chance to show you because Fort Magic has sponsored this post and the giveaway. Hop over and tell them thanks in any way you can!
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Stuart says
This is a really, really cool fort… makes me want to be a kid again.
deborah donahue says
So glad for sites like this to give me fun ideas for my grandchildren….and such memories from the playtimes as a child when we were always outside not playing video games etc…..
kirby Naomi says
Following on youtube
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Following on pinterest.
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Left message on fort maguc’s facebook page
kirby Naomi says
Like fort magic on facebook
Naomi says
This would be wonderful for my church class. It could be a hut one day, a puppet stage the next then a hut and more and more.
Jolene Duran says
I learned that there are SO many different styles. I like the riverboat the best but my niece would love the spaceship. :)
Tiffany Courtright says
There’s not only one way to build it but many ways!
Lori H says
so many different thing s to build
Melinda Stephens says
I love the castle and ufo design ideas they have.
Nancy says
I subscribe to Fort Magic via You Tube.
Kristin McCall says
its a contructing toy
Amy Ballou says
I really like the website design, too cute! I also love you can really use your imagination in the kit, and build anything you want.
malrew says
looks like fun
Jamie B says
I love that you can use the pieces and build more than one thing. What a great way for kids to use their imaginations!
jeremy mclaughlin says
Love the money back guarantee.
Dominique says
I love the Space Cruisers fort kit!! My toddlers would LOVE this! Heck, my boyfriend would love this lol.
Claire says
I love that there are clips for holding the fabric.
Lauren E. says
I love that each kit has different possibilities
Jessica says
I love the airplane with moving propellers! My kids would think this is awesome.
Anne says
the stick horse is killing me! seriously, my family would never put this thing away. my kids have community playthings huge hollow blocks and they are just too dangerous to have out right now because of the crawling baby. They (5 and 3 yo) build the most amazing things with them, and they would go absolutely nuts with these! My husband, a builder, might love them even more than the kids. Anyways, thanks for introducing me to this great product.
Tracie Trump says
I love the racecar. My niece and nephew would love these!
Jennie says
The fort magic castle looks really fun!
Tabitha says
I love that it can make so many different things. It makes it totally worth the money! I also like that it can be taken apart and packed up. We had a cardboard fort kit one time and it just makes one thing and when you take it down, it never goes back up right again.
Teresa Thompson says
I love that there are so many designs to be made. My granddaughters would build the castle first.
Christianna Streeter says
I’m loving the different fort designs!
Wes Hovorka says
There are 382 pieces and I love that the website includes many design ideas.
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Nicole Heathington says
I love the Fort Magic Space Cruisers and know that my 6 year old son will love it as well!
melissaandkeith miller says
This is a neat product my son would love the pirate ship
Holly Storm-Burge says
I like that the one kit can do all of the different shapes! I don’t know why I originally thought there were different kits….
Ashley Leonard says
My son would love he pirate ship!
Carly D. says
I love all of the possibilities with this! so much better than the ones we tried to make as kids.
Cee says
I love that the kits are so versatile. I especially like the teepee!
Olivia says
I love that they provide enough pieces to actually build all the forts. The pirate ship is my favourite and the first one I’d try to build with my kids.
Tabathia B says
I like the race car
heather says
I learned that the company creator is a mom who has two kids. I would love to win this one. I sure wish I had this when I was a kid.
Laurie says
Unlimited designs with just one kit! My son would love this.
KAREN DEGRAAF says
LOVE ALL THE DESIGNS SO MANY TO CHOISE FROM,AND POSSIBILITIES
Katherine Donovan says
I love that this gets the creative juices flowing. This would be great especially in the winter when it is too cold to play outside.
Emi says
I like the idea of a buildable submarine fort. So many cool things to build.
Missy Marie says
The Fort Magic airplane is awesome!
Emily Wells says
I like the Fort Magic space cruisers.
Becky S VanGinkel says
We like how the website shows different building designs!! Not only would our kids have a ton of fun with this as a toy but they would get practice in following instructions and building!
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Cindy Miner says
This would give my kids hours of fun putting blankets over their creations. I love that it goes together easily to change the shape. Looks Fun!
vickie says
I love the designs they have! The Space Cruisers is a good one.
Birdie Skolfield says
I love that the kids can build an airplane design out of this
tina reynolds says
I love so many designs like the mansion one
abedabun dawn says
What is something I liked? I liked the magic fort play house and I am sure my grand daughter would too!
Shea Balentine says
I love how versatile it is and that you can make so many things!
Birdiebee says
I love the Fort Magic Mansion. My grandaughter’s would have a blast playing in this.
Piwimama says
Love the submarine!
Dana Matthews says
You can make many designs from just one kit.
liz l says
My niece would love the mansion looking one
Eva Biggs says
it looks like so much fun!
Kathy Davis says
I learned that you can build 101 different forts.
mechele johnson says
I learned you can go on the website and get plans for different playhouses! Love the Castle!!!!!
PaulaMS says
I love their Mansion
Jill says
Very neat toy. I like that there are patterns to help them get started, but enough pieces to be imaginative. I am curious how durable those pieces are. Have your boys tried to climb them like a ladder yet? I’d love the chance to see how well they would hold up to my 5. Believe me, if they can handle my crew, this company will get more free advertising than they can imagine!
Julie Robertson says
I love that they have tutorials for the ideas they have. Great thing for a busy mom!
Rhett says
We love forts!
Sharon says
Would love it!
Miriam Prantner says
Just love the versatility of this product that there are curved pieces and that there are so many pieces.
Katie says
I love how there are so many possibilities with this kit. My kids would love it!
Misty Lunceford says
I love the many different ideas. Also that you can use it indoors and outdoors!
Kristin Goodson says
I love the rocket ship and alien!! So Cute!
Nesca Crespo says
I love the Fort Magic Mansion. I think this is an awesome idea and can be expanded into something even bigger to a person who could think this out and build it for their kids. Like you can take the same plans and double the size! You could also come out with some covering process with fabrics from the fabric shops.
Melissa says
I visited Fort Magic. I love the instructions for making the covers. Good drawings and i like the description of the best fabrics to use and how much to buy.
Harmony Burmeister says
Like that there are so many options . My kids would love so many of them, the rocket, car etc
Annmarie W. says
I absolutely LOVE that you can make so many different designs with this kit…it really encourages creativity!
amy stonger says
I learned that there are numerous possible forts that can be made with this kit. I’m in love and know my two boys would have hours of fun with this!
TONYA JAYSTON says
I really love fort magic’s designs- especially the aeroplane!!! Per the instructions I have visited their website, liked them & commented on their FB page, and am following them on Pinterest, Twitter and Youtube. Thank you!
Laura J says
Oh these are so neat! I loved how they had all the designs you can make! Carter would love making them all…but I really love the Submarine! I love how they have the safety page there too!
Britnee says
Those are great! My son would love them.
Samantha says
I loved the airplane fort! My sons would have so much fun with that.
Jodie Rosenblum says
I like the castle fort.
sara giresi says
I love the Fort Magic Kit! It can be built any way so kids can imagine up anything! and its better than my furniture and cushions being all over the place!
Bobbie Smith says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! How awesome is it for a child to have something like this for their imagination…kids sure do need more of things like this in today’s world, where everything is computers, games…they don’t leave much for their imaginations. I love also that this comes with a storage bag so that way you don’t loose any of the pieces
Michelle V says
I like the versatility of the whole thing.
Lisa S says
I love the castle! My daughters would love this!
Leah Shumack says
I love that the possibilities of what they can create are endless!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love the ideas they have on the site…my nephews would love to build the pirate ship!
Katie says
I love how open ended this is….lots of possibilities!
Amber says
I love Fort Magic! The tips for covering the fort are great. Can’t wait to have a kit to try them out on.
A. P. says
I love that there are special clips to secure fabrics to the forts…I’ve just recently stumbled upon Fort Magic and I was wondering about that…Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Rachel H. says
I love the rocket ship design and that you can use it outside or inside!
christina s says
I love that there are unlimited possibilities for kids to build! very creative
Debbie Ritenour says
I learned they have a fort magic playhouse that I know my daughter would love. Looks easy to assemble too!
latanya says
I like the spaceship design
therese lis says
my kids would so enjoy this, I love how you show all the different things you can make, and how to cover it and the ideas are endless.
Jeanna says
I like all of the customer reviews and photos, what inspiration for fort building!
Wendy hutton says
there are so many different things you can build with this, any kid would love it
Pam says
I like that you can build so many designs with just ONE kit!
TawndaM says
What’s NOT to love!! No batteries required, no ‘just push this button’ … follow the directions then take it as far as their imaginations allow! (where was this kinda thing when my kids were small… Good thing the Grandbabies start arriving this summer!) I love that it will grow with the kids… NOT just something else collecting dust…
callie b. says
i absolutely LOVE all of the options! with a house full of boys it is nice to have different options to keep them entertained! this is the perfect product to ignite creativity in the home!
Taryn T. says
I like that this fort offers engineering possibilities, and encourages thinking. I also like that it comes in a sturdy storage bag. Thanks for the chance to win.
Debbie Lewis says
I love all the different designs you can make
sarah jerome says
there are pretty cool… like the castle one the best… my grandkids would have a blast with this…
DAnielle F says
I just love how this can do more than my couch cushions! What a wonderful idea, and kid would love this!
Danielle Porter says
How cool is this! I like that you can make the designed fort or reconfigure it to whatever you want!
Amanda Boerst says
I love all the different designs that can be made from just one kit!
amy williams says
my son’s birthday is on march 16th he will be 8 he would love this he loves to build forts inside or out and always wants to make the blanket tents in our house.
jennifer says
I like that you can create different designs, you aren’t limited!
Austin Baroudi says
I love that you can build so many different things with the kit!
Rochel S says
I love that there are so many possibilities and ways to make this! It is so fun and unique and I know my son would love it!
betsy says
i like the race car
suzanne says
fort magic has a princess castle and I love it!
Annette says
These are so cool! Great to know my five year old could handle it … Great tip about giving it a twist to secure it.
Kaylee says
I think this fort kit’s indoor/outdoor versatility is brilliant.. I can’t wait to see the structures my daughter will dream up!
Kate says
My girls are always asking me to build a tent, but they never stay. I love how they have more than one fort you can set up and they can do it themselves.
Dorothy Teel says
I learned that the Fort Magic set has been tested by independent third party labs approved by the Consumer Products Safety Commission of the United States and that these Fort Magic kits allow a child to use their imagination and skills in building, you have to provide own sheets or covers, but I love the little submarine set up
alissa says
They really have great diagrams and instructions on their website. Looks like a super cool product!
Debbie Jackson says
I like the castle and tunnels.
Dawn @ Prickly Mom says
My boys would LOVE this…but you know what the most attractive aspect is for ME? Thinking about how easy the parts are to clean up, put away, and store is a small, neat space like a drawer or a tent bag!!
Keitha says
I like how the design of the fort can be refigured without buying extra kits or pieces.
Julie says
Love all the styles! Would be super cool for our library!
Kat says
Love all the different design possibilities. I’ve purchased some cheaper fort sets and we were always disappointed because they fell apart as soon as the kids started playing in them. Looked at all the reviews for Fort Magic, and looks like it is sturdy and holds up to actual play!
Tracy R says
Love that it comes with so many pieces and you can build a variety of things not just one! When I was young I had Jumbo TinkerToys Set…I loved it. My grandchildren would love this!
Nicole says
I love that there are clips for holding the fabric.
Megan says
Went to Fort Magic’s website and learned more about the creator – a Mom with 2 kids – who loves what they do in their company! Awesome! :)
Courtney says
I love that there is a castle fort! My son would love that
Jay says
I love the submarine! Such a great idea. It seems like the perfect project for my budding architect.
Kelly says
All the different things to build, what an awesome kit!
Ann Wix says
Totally love these!! The rocket ship looks like loads of fun!! I would love to have one of these for our little guy!!
Megan says
The outer space fort iideas are awesome!
Emily W. says
I love all the different fort designs on the website!
Brandy Fisk says
I love the racecar design!
Kristen says
There are 382 pieces and I love that the website includes many design ideas.
Jessica Wyatt says
This product is brilliant! I love all the different designs they suggest, and with a 30 day money back guarantee, you can’t go wrong either!
Mary Beth Galloway says
Love that there are curved pieces and clips for fabric rather than just draping. Cool!
Mary P says
I love this product!!! You can use this indoors or outdoors. Perfect for warm summer nights!!
maryanne @ mama smiles says
What a cool kit! That submarine is very cool. The Fort Magic pirate ship looks pretty cool, too!
Victoria Schantz says
I love this product!! I love the fact that it comes with so many parts and sizes, the possibilities are endless!!! My boys would have so much fun with building forts!!
Alena says
My kids would have so much fun with this. My daughter would love to build the castle or pirate ship. I like that it has different shapes versus the other building tent products.