I had actually purchased this from a local second hand store. It appealed to me because there were all these culturally diverse people and balls nestled in a nice see through case. After I got it home I realized they were magnetic! Now that I have these I would most definitely purchase them for another child. You can use them with other objects or connect them to each other or the balls. Then you put them away in a circular case with a clear window and a zipper. More toys should come this way! This was her first toy that we kept in the vehicle! A+