The New CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles for 2026: Ball Runs, Light-Up Builds and Travel-Ready Play

New CONNETIX Packs Revealed for 2026 – Here's Everything You Need to Know 

CONNETIX fans, get ready, 2026 is bringing a wave of exciting new sets that take magnetic tile play to a whole new level. Whether your child is all about fast-paced ball runs, glowing sensory builds, or creative play on the go, there's something here to spark their imagination and stretch their skills.

These four brand-new sets bring fresh mechanics, tech innovations, and design features that open up endless creative possibilities, and they all come with the trusted quality you know and love from CONNETIX.

Let's take a closer look at what's new...

What are the new CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles releases for 2026? 

CONNETIX has launched four new packs for 2026: the Ball Run Launcher Pack (featuring a button-operated launcher for wooden balls), the Travel Mini Pack (a portable tin of mini tiles with reusable stickers), the Light Rocket Pack (a rechargeable, dimmable light tile for glowing builds), and the Ball Run Galaxy Pack (glitter-infused tiles and light-up balls for a space-themed ball run). All packs are compatible with existing CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles collections. 

Every CONNETIX release tends to add a genuinely new mechanic rather than just new colours, and 2026 is no exception. This year's four packs each introduce a different sensory or physical element: force and motion, portability, light, and sparkle, while remaining fully compatible with the CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles your child may already own. That compatibility is a big part of what makes CONNETIX such a popular choice with parents: nothing goes to waste, and every new pack simply expands what's already in the box. 

🎯 Ball Run Launcher Pack – 47 pieces

The headline feature here is the launcher itself, a button-operated piece that sends wooden balls blazing through a build. It turns ball run play into a genuine science experiment: children can vary the force behind each press, test different angles, adjust heights, and swap tube pieces to see how the outcome changes each time.

The pack includes a mix of clear tube pieces (slides, turns and straight sections), connector rings for a seamless look, and a versatile stopper that can redirect a run at any connector point. In the box:

• Launcher and stopper
• 6 long straights, 4 short straights, 4 U pieces
• 6 small turns, 3 slides
• 4 connector rings
• 11 connector squares, 5 standard squares
• 2 wooden balls
• Inspiration book

It's an easy way to bring hands-on STEAM learning into everyday play, with plenty of built-in opportunities to talk about cause, effect, and force.

🧳 Travel Mini Pack

Designed for creative play away from home, the Travel Mini Pack stores a curated set of mini magnetic tiles inside a carry tin with its own handle. The mini tiles use CONNETIX's Smart Spin technology, allowing magnets to rotate freely for more flexible, layered designs, perfect for small-scale builds like aeroplanes, rockets, houses and animals.

The tin itself doubles as a build surface, and two sheets of reusable silicone stickers let children personalise their creations (and their tin) again and again. Included in the tin:

• 10 mini squares, 6 mini posts
• 4 mini isosceles triangles, 4 mini equilateral triangles
• 2 mini rhombuses, 2 mini trapezoids
• 2 standard squares
• 2 sheets of reusable stickers

It's a genuinely practical option for car journeys, holidays, or keeping little hands busy at a café table.

🚀 Light Rocket Pack

The Light Rocket Pack introduces a rechargeable light tile that fits anywhere a standard square would sit in a build, adding a completely new dimension to CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles play. With three dimmable settings, children can light one side for soft, coloured shadows or both sides for a bright, glowing effect, ideal for space-themed builds, bedside lamps, or simply exploring how light and colour interact after dark.

The pack pairs the light tile with a curated shape selection:

• 1 rechargeable light tile and charging cable
• 4 small rectangles
• 14 standard squares
• 8 isosceles triangles
• 2 rhombuses
• Inspiration book

🌌 Ball Run Galaxy Pack

The Galaxy Pack takes CONNETIX's popular ball run format and gives it a glittering, space-inspired makeover. Glitter-infused tiles in blue, purple, black and silver combine with exclusive light-up balls to create dazzling, comet-like trails as they move through the run, especially striking when played with in a dimly lit room.

The set includes a generous mix of ball run components alongside standard building tiles:

• 2 slides, 9 U pieces, 6 small turns, 3 short straights, 2 bend pieces
• 1 classic bowl
• 15 connector squares, 21 standard squares
• 2 light balls
• Inspiration book

It's a strong pick for children who already love ball run building and are ready for a more elaborate, atmospheric design.

💡 What Makes These New Sets Special?

Connetix has always been about quality, versatility, and learning through play, and these new sets build on that legacy with smart new features:

• A button-operated launcher piece in the Ball Run Launcher Pack turns cause-and-effect exploration into a genuinely hands-on experiment.
• A rechargeable, dimmable light tile in the Light Rocket Pack unlocks a whole new dimension of sensory and STEAM play.
• Exclusive light-up balls and glitter-infused tiles in the Ball Run Galaxy Pack bring visual magic to an already-loved format.
• A travel-ready carry tin with reusable stickers in the Travel Mini Pack makes creative play possible anywhere.
• As always, tiles are made from BPA- and phthalate-free ABS plastic, with super-strong magnets and the signature bevelled edge for extra durability and shine.

These sets are not just fun, they're educational, safe, and built to last.

Why We're So Excited

Connetix has always been at the forefront of innovation in magnetic play, and these latest releases are no exception. From introducing powered motion and light to pushing the boundaries of portability and sparkle, each pack reflects the brand's commitment to evolving how children (and adults!) build, learn, and imagine.

Whether it's the satisfying thrill of pressing the launcher button, the glow of a build lit up in the dark, or tiny tiles tucked into a tin for the next car journey, these sets offer fresh inspiration for every kind of builder.

And the best part? They're all fully compatible with your existing CONNETIX collection, so the creative possibilities just keep growing.

Choosing the Right Pack for Your Child

• Loves fast, active play? The Ball Run Launcher Pack turns builds into an experiment in force and motion.
• Needs something for travel or on-the-go play? The Travel Mini Pack is compact, tidy, and mess-free.
• Drawn to sensory, glowing builds? The Light Rocket Pack introduces light and colour exploration.
• Already a ball run fan looking for the next challenge? The Ball Run Galaxy Pack adds sparkle and light-up balls to a format they already love.

Many families choose to add more than one pack over time, since every set enhances the ones that came before it.

When Are They Available?

The full range of new Connetix packs is available with The Kid Collective soon...

Ready to Build Something Brilliant?

These new additions to the Connetix lineup are designed to spark bigger ideas, brighter builds and more brilliant play. Whether you're shopping for a little one, an older child, or a budding engineer of any age, there's a pack to inspire them.

Browse our full CONNETIX Magnetic Tile collection and be among the first to get your hands on the newest tiles of 2026.

By Charis Patel