9 Creative Animal Build Ideas Using One CONNETIX PRO Constructor Pack

For this snail, I designed a removable shell that can be lifted off and placed back on. The head and upper body can also be moved forward and backward, mimicking how snails extend and retract as they move. This is a fun way to talk about slow movement and patience, while also helping children understand how animals use shells for protection.



Fun facts: Snails have a special tongue-like organ called a radula, covered with thousands of tiny teeth used to scrape food. Some species can even hibernate for months, sealing themselves inside their shells until conditions improve.

This build is full of personality. I dressed this dog as a police dog and even added a small rocket backpack for extra character. The tail can be moved forward and backward, showing how animals use movement to express excitement or alertness. Children can role-play police missions, helping develop empathy and teamwork through storytelling.



Fun facts: A dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times stronger than a human’s. They can also recognise and remember hundreds of words and gestures, which is why they are so effective as service and working animals.

The peacock build includes a neck and head that can be moved up and down, like when a real peacock raises its feathers. The layered, colourful tiles perfectly capture the beauty of their plumage, making this a great way to learn about symmetry, patterns, and colour design.



Fun facts: Peacocks can shake their tail feathers up to 25 times per second during their courtship display. Their shimmering feathers are not actually coloured by pigment but by microscopic structures that reflect light, creating their dazzling effect.

This build has movable wings that can be lifted or lowered, making it appear as if the fly is about to take off. It’s a fun way to experiment with symmetry, balance, and aerodynamics in a simple, creative form.



Fun facts: Flies taste with their feet, thanks to sensors that detect sugar and other chemicals. They are also expert flyers capable of changing direction in milliseconds, making them some of the most agile fliers in the animal world.

This was one of the most complex builds. The legs, pedipalps, chelicerae, and spinnerets can all be moved, giving the spider a realistic, articulated structure. This activity can help children better understand anatomy, coordination, and the way joints work.



Fun facts: Spider silk is incredibly strong – pound for pound, it’s stronger than steel. Some spiders use their silk to “balloon,” releasing threads into the wind to travel long distances, even across oceans.

My fish build has fins that can be moved up and down, making it look like it’s swimming. You can use this to explain how fins help with movement and stability in water.



Fun facts: Fish have excellent memories and can recognise familiar faces and patterns. They don’t have eyelids, so their eyes stay open all the time, and many can see in colour, which helps them navigate coral reefs and underwater environments.

This build was one of my favourites. The bill, webbed feet, and flat tail can all be moved, allowing you to study how the platypus uses each part for swimming and digging. It’s a wonderful build for teaching children about unique species and animal adaptations.



Fun facts: Platypuses are one of the few mammals that lay eggs. The males have venomous spurs on their hind legs, and they close their eyes, ears, and nose when diving underwater, using electroreception to detect prey instead.

The snake’s mouth, tongue, and tail can be moved to create different poses. You can make it appear as if it’s flicking its tongue or coiling to strike, sparking curiosity about how reptiles move and hunt.



Fun facts: Snakes can’t blink because they don’t have eyelids. Their eyes come in various colours and shapes, and their slit-like pupils adjust to light just like a camera lens. Some snakes can even sense body heat, helping them find warm-blooded prey.

After two months of experimenting, I’m still discovering new ways to build with the CONNETIX PRO Constructor Pack. Each session brings something new – whether it’s a sturdier structure, a smoother movement, or a more creative idea. The PRO pieces are unlike any other magnetic tiles I’ve tried. They are stronger, smarter, and designed for more complex builds that encourage problem-solving and imagination.



These next-level tiles are perfect for building creative, movable designs that combine play with real-world learning. If you’re looking for a way to challenge creativity, strengthen focus, and spark innovation for both kids and adults, the CONNETIX PRO line is truly worth exploring. When it comes to creative play, the only real limit is how far your imagination can go.