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I have the old model of this toy, Plan Toys Cone Sorting and my 10 month old loves it so much, we decided to buy this new version for her cousin's first birthday. I decided to open it up to compare this new one and the old one. Here are some of the key differences:
This new model is recommended for 18+ months (versus 2+ years with the old model).
This new model has ridges on all of the outer rings, which makes for more secure stacking and more stacking possibilities (See photo).
This new model has a rounded top which allows for upside down stacking and perhaps creates less of a choking hazard.
This new model has a green base with ridges on top and bottom, which creates more stacking possibilities. The green color is also less likely to get stained. My natural base on the old model has gotten dirty and stained after only a of couple months.
This new model is made from sawdust and wood chips instead of organic rubberwood which results in a grainy look (versus the smooth look of the old model). Personally, I think the old model is more aesthetically pleasing.
This new model uses organic paint (the paint on the old model is still water-based and non-toxic, but not organic).
Overall, this new model appears even better than the old one, and I would definitely recommend it!
Also, here is my original review of the old model:
My 9 month old loves taking apart this toy. Every time we put it back together, she just has to demolish it. This toy also encouraged her to start crawling. She would throw one of the inner cylinders, and then crawl after it to fetch it. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the cylinders will end up rolling everywhere... under the couch, the t.v., etc., so it's kind of annoying to keep digging them out, but scattering the pieces and watching them roll is half the fun for the baby. If you plan on giving this to an infant, just be sure to watch them closely or take away the light green piece... it seemed a little dangerous when I saw my baby chewing on the end of it.
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My son is now 13 months old and began showing an interest in stacking around 11-12 months. Our first stacking toy frustrated him because it required him to stack in a certain order. This plan toy is unique in that there are multiple ways to stack the parts. There's an inner stacking cylinder unit that a child can place within an outer larger unit or he/she can stack the items separately (see picture). You can stack with the pieces turned upside down or right side up. The pieces are made of good, sturdy material and easy to find when tossed around a room. The packaging provides pictures of how you can stack the items if you're stuck on one stacking method. I just love watching my son spending minutes stacking, tearing down, and restacking in different ways. To comparewe also have the Bright Starts Stack and Teeth, and it doesn't captivate my son's attention as well because you have to stack the items around a plastic pole all the time. We also have Melissa & Doug's Shape Sequence Sorting Set and it's a little too complicated for him right now. He doesn't like having to be specific about where he's placing the pieces. This plan toy is so much better because of the freedom it gives him in thinking up different ways to stack. This is a must have if your infant likes stacking!!!! I just wish this company came up with more products!
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