LaQ is a multiple award winning snap together toy from the Yoshiritsu company out of Nara, Japan. Within the past 2 years, it has been the recipient of numerous toy awards, including Parent's Choice, NAPPA and TD Monthly (see Awards section below).
The "Q" in LaQ is for the Japanese word "kyuu" which means sphere, and LaQ is a special type of blocks which can be pieced together to create a complete sphere. A sphere is the most infinite shape of all polyhedral objects, and LaQ is the ultimate block with infinite possibilities in creating from a child's imagination.
Our philosophy for LaQ is that all living people share the earth, and the earth is a sphere. Our hopes are that all the children in the world will be able to enjoy this fun and intellectual block toy.
Introduction of LaQ
LaQ pieces make a fun snapping noise when putting the pieces together. A child will know that the pieces are connected with this snapping noise, and this snap! encourages him to continue creating his own personal toy. Piecing together these parts are not only great fun but helps a child learn how to concentrate.
First, a child can start out by enjoying the colors and various patterns which can be made on a flat surface. There are various patterns you can create and this will allow a child to learn a sense of color coordination. Next you can challenge a 3 dimensional figure by starting out with a flat figure and gradually adding on more blocks.
LaQ is the only type of block which allows you to create curves and spheres. The amazing designs you can create full scale can be used as modeling materials for adults as well. LaQ is shaped like small chips and are easy to carry and store so you can play with them anywhere.
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Awards
  
Parents Choice Silver Award -- Spring 2009 -- LaQ Basic Hamacron: received the Parent's Choice Silver Honors Award. The Parent's Choice foundation's purpose is to search out and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally—fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound.
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National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)-- Spring 2008 -- Freestyle Palette: received the NAPPA Honors Award for overall value and quality. LaQ are built from the highest quality of materials from Japan. Each kit is made up of 7 unique shapes that come in eight different colors. The patented side snapping feature and angular pieces allow the builder to create practically any geometric shape, model or character. LaQ has been proven by professional researchers and child psychologists in Japan to be an effective tool for stimulating creativity and problem solving skills in young children
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TD Monthly Top Toy Award 2009 -- Hobby Kit Flower (Girls): received the Top Toy Award in the fall of 2009. Girls enjoy creative construction toys just as much as boys do! With the LaQ Hobby Kit Flower, they can make pretty pastel-colored flower models. The 260-piece kit comes in a pink box with an instruction guidebook. Interchangeable parts can create 12 different flower ornaments. Two types of Wreaths, Small Lily Bracelet, Accessory Tray amp; Rings, Hair Ornament,Dandelion, Dandelion Puff-Ball, Tulip, Lily, Sunflower, Card Stand, and a Bouquet. LaQ is an innovative toy block that can be enjoyed by the entire family, and the Hobby Kit Flower is a fun kit for a mother and daughter to enjoy together.
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Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products Awards - 2010 - TIMES 2: Hobby Kit Flower AND Imaginal Zoo: The new LaQ Imaginal Zoo kit comes in a colorful lime-colored plastic container for easy clean-up and storage. Perfect to take anywhere for hours of LaQ fun wherever you go! Instructions are included to create a LaQ ZOO, or a large crazy colored Chameleon, or a pair of Macaws.
The Imaginal Zoo kit is one of the largest kits so that 12 models can be made at once so a child can enjoy creating the models and playing with what he has created. The 12 models that can be created to complete the LaQ ZOO are: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Polar Bear, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Alligator, Water Buffalo, Flamingo, Penguin, Zoo Keeper amp; Feeders, and a Zoo Patrol Car. The Imaginal Zoo Kit includes 1,320 colorful block parts, Hamacron Mini Wheels and Shaft Parts, and the new LaQ Playmat, for hours of creative play at home, and on vacation! The Playmat is reversible and is to be used as a Zoo or a town.
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