Air Toobz

The air-powered STEM building toy that turns airflow into hands-on discovery. A kid-safe fan sends soft foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes kids build, test and rebuild - an air tubes toy from Fat Brain Toys for ages 3 and up.

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Ages 3+ · Rechargeable & screen-free

The Air Toobz Product Family

Start with The Original Air Toobz, then grow the system with expansion packs and accessories for longer runs, more movement and bigger build challenges.

The Original Air Toobz air-powered building toy - kid-safe fan base, modular tubes, connectors and foam balls (air tubes toy)

The Original Air Toobz

The complete starting set for air-powered STEM play. A kid-safe fan sends soft foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes kids connect, test and rebuild. Includes the rechargeable fan base, tubes, connectors and 20 large foam balls.

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Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz Expansion Pack with extra tubes and connectors for bigger air-powered builds

Air Toobz Expansion Pack

More tubes, more connectors, more building possibilities. The Expansion Pack adds the extra parts kids need to create taller, longer and more complex Air Toobz structures with the original fan base.

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Air Toobz Whirlwind Accessory Pack that adds movement and stunt-style action to air tubes builds

Air Toobz Whirlwind Accessory Pack

An action-focused accessory pack that adds movement, surprise and visual excitement to Air Toobz builds, turning simple tube paths into dynamic, stunt-style creations.

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Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz Toobzsters 5 Pack of soft plush characters made for the Air Toobz world

Air Toobz Toobzsters 5 Pack

A set of five soft plush characters made to fly through the Air Toobz world. Toobzsters add personality, collecting appeal and imaginative play to the building experience.

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Air Toobz Switch directional accessory that lets kids change where the airflow sends the foam balls

Air Toobz Switch

A directional accessory that lets kids change where the airflow sends the foam balls. The Switch adds decision-making, route control and more advanced cause-and-effect experimentation to Original Air Toobz builds.

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Fat Brain Toys Air Toobz Mega Run Distance Kit for longer runs and bigger air-powered build challenges

Air Toobz Mega Run Distance Kit

A larger DIY accessory kit for expanding build-and-play possibilities. Designed for kids, tweens and teens, the Mega Run Distance Kit supports longer runs, bigger challenges and more ambitious layouts.

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How Air Toobz Works

Four simple steps - and endless ways to change the result. When kids can see science working, they want to keep exploring it.

1

Connect the tubes

Snap the modular tubes and connectors together to design your own path - a straight run, a loop, a tower or a stunt course.

2

Power the kid-safe fan

The rechargeable turbine creates a steady stream of air. A grate covers the fan, and it does not run while charging.

3

Launch the foam balls

Soft foam balls fly through the transparent tubes, so kids watch airflow, speed and direction come alive in real time.

4

Switch, extend & rebuild

Change the direction, raise the height, add an accessory or extend the run. Every small change teaches something new.

Why Kids Keep Coming Back to Air Toobz

Air Toobz is not a one-and-done toy. Every build can change, every result can be improved, and every ball launch is a new reason to try again.

Open-Ended Building

The modular tube system lets kids create their own layouts instead of following a fixed pattern. That freedom builds creative confidence, engineering thinking and independent problem-solving.

Science You Can See

Transparent tubes let kids watch the foam balls travel, so airflow, gravity, speed and resistance become visible, understandable and genuinely fun to experiment with.

Kid-Safe Air Power

A covered turbine, soft foam balls, a 15-minute auto shut-off and a design that does not operate while charging make Air Toobz built for safe, family play for ages 3 and up.

Built to Be Rebuilt

Durable tubes and connectors are made for connecting, taking apart and building again. Every result can be improved, so kids keep coming back to try the next idea.

Up to 3 hours of play per charge
Recharges in under 2 hours
15-minute auto shut-off
Kid-safe fan grate
20 large foam balls included
No disposable batteries

How Air Toobz Supports Development

The science is built into the action. Kids learn by changing the structure, watching what happens and solving the next problem.

Spatial reasoning

Kids visualize how parts connect and how movement changes as it travels through space.

Creative problem-solving

Every build invites testing, adjusting and improving until the run works the way they imagined.

Fine motor skills

Connecting tubes, positioning parts and handling foam balls all build hand strength and control.

Cause-and-effect thinking

Kids see how direction, height and distance change the result of every launch.

STEM confidence

Physics becomes visible and approachable - learning feels like play, not homework.

Persistence

A ball that slows or stops is not a mistake. It is a reason to try one more design.

What Families Say

This worked really well for my three kids, ages 3 to 7. They all had fun with it, but especially my two younger ones. It was easy for them to jump in and start playing, and they li…

Meghan M

This is one of the coolest STEM toys we’ve bought. The Air Toobz are so simple but incredibly engaging, and kids immediately start experimenting with how the air flow works, how to…

Kelsey Simmons

I feel like I’m late to the air toobz party but boy is it one. Foam balls go everywhere, but so does the explosive laughter. It spans ages for kiddo which is great. There does see…

Ki

This is amazing! My 2yr old has suspected asd and isn’t keen on loud noises and likes what he likes so this was a risk. I don’t regret it one bit. All my kids ranging from 2 - 12 y…

Amazon Customer

This may be the best toy I have ever bought. I have 4 kids ranging from 3 to 10 years old and they all love it. Parts are well made and worth the money. I bought the expansion kit…

Karlie Livingston

I was tempted to buy the cheaper version from China that Amazon sells, and I’m glad I didn’t because the quality is unreal., especially in the world we live in where we have to thr…

Evan VDH

The Air Toobz Story

Air Toobz was created around a clear belief: children deserve toys that are smart, physical, joyful and genuinely replayable. It takes a timeless play pattern - moving objects, building structures and making something surprising happen - and adds a modern STEM twist with safe air-powered motion, modular construction and expandable accessories.

A young child may start by connecting a few tubes and watching foam balls fly. Soon, that same child begins changing angles, building taller paths and predicting where the balls will go. An older child uses the same system to create distance runs, directional challenges and trick shots. That growth path is the strength of Air Toobz - it begins simple, then expands with a child's imagination, confidence and skill.

Soft foam balls fly. Tubes connect. Air moves. Ideas turn into action. That is the power of Air Toobz - hands-on discovery kids can feel, see and build for themselves.

Air Toobz FAQ

Air Toobz is an air-powered STEM building toy that lets kids build tube pathways and send soft foam balls flying through them with a kid-safe fan. It combines construction play, motion, airflow, and experimentation in one hands-on toy system for children ages 3 and up.

Most building toys are static once the structure is finished. Air Toobz adds movement. Kids do not just build a shape - they build a working airflow system, test how it performs, and change the design to get different results. That makes every setup feel active, experimental, and replayable.

The Original Air Toobz is designed for kids ages 3 and up. Younger children can enjoy simple builds, foam ball launches, and cause-and-effect play, while older kids can create more complex layouts, longer runs, direction changes, and stunt-style builds with accessories and expansion kits.

Yes. Air Toobz introduces STEM concepts through real physical play. Children explore airflow, motion, direction, gravity, resistance, spatial reasoning, engineering, and trial-and-error problem-solving as they build and rebuild their tube systems.

A rechargeable fan base creates airflow that moves foam balls through connected modular tubes. Kids arrange the tubes and accessories in different ways, then watch how the foam balls travel through the build. Changing the path, height, angle, or direction changes the result.

Air Toobz is designed for safe family play. The system uses large soft foam balls, durable tubes and connectors, and a grate over the fan. The unit also has a 15-minute auto shut-off and does not operate while charging. It is intended for children ages 3 and up.

No disposable batteries are required. The Original Air Toobz uses a rechargeable battery and plugs in to recharge. A full charge provides up to 3 hours of play time, and the unit recharges in under 2 hours.

Yes. Air Toobz is well suited for indoor active play. The foam balls are soft and lightweight, and the modular tube system can be built in playrooms, family rooms, classrooms, therapy spaces, and other indoor environments with enough open space for building.

The Original Air Toobz includes the air-powered fan base, modular tubes and connectors, and 20 large foam balls. It is the main starter set for building, testing, and expanding the Air Toobz play system.

The Air Toobz product family includes expansion and accessory options such as the Air Toobz Expansion Pack, Whirlwind Accessory Pack, Toobzsters 5 Pack, Air Toobz Switch, and Mega Run Distance Kit. These add more building parts, more movement, direction control, character play, and larger build possibilities.

The Air Toobz Expansion Pack adds more tubes and connectors to the original system. It is useful for kids who want to build taller structures, longer pathways, more complex layouts, or bigger shared builds with siblings, friends, or classmates.

The Air Toobz Switch is a directional accessory for the Original Air Toobz system. It lets kids control or redirect the path of the foam balls, adding more strategy, experimentation, and cause-and-effect learning to each build.

Air Toobz is best for kids who enjoy building, movement, experimenting, problem-solving, and hands-on discovery. It is also a strong choice for parents, grandparents, educators, and gift buyers looking for a durable, screen-free STEM toy with long-term play value.

Air Toobz is built around the idea that learning works best when children can physically test what they imagine. The brand focuses on open-ended play, visible science, repeatable experimentation, and toys that grow with a child’s curiosity instead of offering one fixed outcome.

Air Toobz works well as a gift because it is easy to understand immediately, exciting to play with right away, and expandable over time. It offers the appeal of active play, the value of STEM learning, and the replayability of an open-ended building system.

Explore the Air Toobz Family

Start with The Original Air Toobz, then add expansion packs and accessories for longer runs, more movement and bigger build challenges.

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