What is the Polydron Octoplay Action Pack?

The Polydron Octoplay Action Pack (code 10-8030) is a 296-piece construction set for children aged 3 years and over. It contains 170 flats, 28 single pegs, 28 twin pegs, 28 twin discs, 14 quad discs, 24 struts, 4 wheels and axles, and a guide. The pieces slot together easily, and Polydron designed the set to stimulate children's imagination.

What can children build with the Octoplay Action Pack?

With 296 pieces, children can build almost any model they can think of. The pegs and discs join flats at different angles, the struts add length and the wheels and axles turn models into moving vehicles. The set is large enough for several children to build at the same time. Polydron provides free Exploring Octoplay booklets and Octoplay work cards to download.

For schools

• Supports EYFS construction and design, with links to KS1 design and technology and early shape and space work.
• 296 pieces allow a group of children to build together, which encourages talk, planning and cooperation.
• Dishwasher safe at 70°C, so shared pieces are easy to clean.
• Free Octoplay work cards give ready-made tasks for small group sessions.
• Offers a hands-on activity for SEND provision and Quality First Teaching.

For parents and home use

• Gives open-ended building play from age 3, with enough pieces to keep children busy.
• Slotting pieces together gives regular fine motor practice.
• Wheels and axles let children build vehicles that really move.
• Seeing an idea become a finished model helps build confidence.

Supporting learners with SEND and learning differences

Hands-on construction gives many learners with SEND and learning differences a concrete way to plan, build and test an idea. Octoplay pieces are easy to hold and slot together, which supports fine motor practice. Children can follow a work card step by step or build freely, and making a model that moves gives them a clear, visible result for their effort.

The Polydron Octoplay Action Pack is available to order from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences, for use in nursery, school or at home.

• Contents: 170 flats, 28 single pegs, 28 twin pegs, 28 twin discs, 14 quad discs, 24 struts, 4 wheels and axles and a guide
• Total pieces: 296
• Material: BPA free and 100% recyclable, in a recyclable carton
• Packed dimensions (L x W x H): 31 x 31 x 23 cm
• Weight: 2.6 kg
• Age: 3 years and over
• Care: Dishwasher safe at 70°C
• Brand: Polydron (Octoplay range)
• Polydron product code: 10-8030
• Barcode (EAN-13): 5060164530282

• Models that move. Four wheel and axle sets let children turn their builds into working vehicles.
• Room for a group. 296 pieces give several children enough flats, pegs, discs and struts to build together.
• Easy to keep clean. Pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C, which suits shared nursery and classroom use.
• Trusted UK supplier. Supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist in resources for SEND and learning differences.

What's in the Box

• 170 x flats
• 28 x single pegs
• 28 x twin pegs
• 28 x twin discs
• 14 x quad discs
• 24 x struts
• 4 x wheels and axles
• 1 x guide

Exploring Octoplay booklets (in English, French and Spanish) and Octoplay work cards are available to download free from Polydron.

Care and Cleaning

Dishwasher safe at 70°C.

Safety and Age Suitability

Suitable for ages 3 years and over. Warning: choking hazard due to small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the Polydron Octoplay Action Pack?
  The Polydron Octoplay Action Pack is a 296-piece construction set for children aged 3 and over. It combines 170 octagonal flats with pegs, discs, struts, wheels and axles, so children can build almost any model, including vehicles that move. A guide is included, and the pieces slot together easily for young hands.
• What age is the Octoplay Action Pack suitable for?
  The Octoplay Action Pack is suitable for children aged 3 years and over. It contains small parts, so Polydron states it is not suitable for children under 3 because of a choking hazard. Nursery and reception children can make simple models, while older primary children can design larger builds and moving vehicles.
• How can schools use the Octoplay Action Pack?
  Schools use the Octoplay Action Pack for construction, design and group problem solving. With 296 pieces, several children can build at once, and free Octoplay work cards from Polydron give ready-made challenges. The pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C, which makes the set easier to keep clean when it is shared between classes.
• Is the Octoplay Action Pack good for home play?
  Yes, the Octoplay Action Pack gives children plenty of open-ended building play at home. With 296 pieces there is enough for siblings or friends to build together. Slotting the pieces gives fine motor practice, and adding wheels and axles to make a working vehicle gives children a satisfying, visible result.
• Is it suitable for children with SEND or learning differences?
  Yes, many children with SEND and learning differences benefit from hands-on construction like Octoplay. The pieces are easy to hold and slot together, which supports fine motor practice. Adults can use the free work cards to break a build into small steps, or let children build freely at a pace that suits them.
• What comes in the Octoplay Action Pack?
  The Action Pack contains 296 pieces and a guide. There are 170 flats, 28 single pegs, 28 twin pegs, 28 twin discs, 14 quad discs, 24 struts and 4 wheels and axles. The packed set measures 31 x 31 x 23 cm and weighs 2.6 kg, according to Polydron.
• How do you clean Octoplay pieces?
  Octoplay Action Pack pieces are dishwasher safe at 70°C. This makes it simple to clean the whole set after shared use in a nursery, classroom or at home. Polydron also states that the pieces are BPA free and 100% recyclable, and the set is supplied in a recyclable carton.