Did You Know That You Can Now Buy A Set Of Big Blue Blocks Right Here In Australia!
MoPA Is An Australian Reseller Of Big Blue Blocks, Big Green Blocks And More!
The Ultimate Tool for Imagination, Play and Movement
These beautiful, lightweight, foam building blocks inspire children to design, build and play. Whether it’s a rocket ship, a castle, or a wild obstacle course — the only limit is their imagination.
Ideal for:
✔ Early Learning Centres & Kindergartens
✔ Museums & Galleries
✔ Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds and Play Areas
✔ Therapy & Special Needs Programs
✔ STEM, Gross Motor Development, Excursion and Incursion Programs
Loved by Educators and Parents
✔ Open-ended play that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration
✔ STEM-aligned learning through real-world engineering and design exploration
✔ Gross motor development as children lift, roll, stack, and build
✔ Durable, safe, and easy-to-clean foam that stands up to heavy use
✔ Inclusive play for all abilities and learning styles
What’s in a Standard Set?
Our big block sets come with a thoughtful variety of 60 or 120 shapes and connectors, including:
✔ Cubes, cylinders, and arches
✔ Wheels, channels, and tunnels
✔ Pegs, slots, and building connectors
Ages: Designed for ages 2–10 Use: Indoor and outdoor Storage: Stackable and cleanable
Built for Learning. Backed by Research.
Research shows that unstructured, open-ended play is vital for brain development, emotional regulation, and social learning.
Big blocks support:
✔ Resilience through trial-and-error learning
✔ Executive function development
✔ Spatial awareness
✔ Teamwork and communication
The blocks are the perfect mix of fun and learning. The children think they’re just playing, but we see teamwork, planning, and motor development happening in real time.
Ben Pullan – Museum Manager, MoPA Sandringham
All our Children jut love the big blue blocks that MoPA provided. We have a dedicated space setup now and the children have taken ownership of their car. They students really do gravitate toward them for a range of activities and play.
Nicole Le Pou – School Principle, South Melbourne Park Primary School
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FAQs
How much do the big block sets cost?
MoPA is now ranging block sets that are more affordable than all international alternatives; with sets varying in price from $6,000 to $22,000.
The main variables in cost are the set size (a small set contains 60 blocks, whereas a large set contains 120), the colours and shapes you wish to include (a range of standard shapes and colours is available, however we also produce set with custom colours and even shapes) and your location (the sets are shipped from capital cities, Australia-wide, and typically require 2 to 4 pallets).
Can I use big blocks outdoors?
Absolutely, yes. The raw materials used to create our block sets are carefully selected and tested to ensure that they are lightweight and safe, but also incredibly resistant to wear, weather and cleaning. Leaving the blocks exposed to weather and UV at all times will shorten their life-span, though some of our customers have been using our block sets outdoors for many years now!
Are big blocks safe for toddlers?
Yes. Adult supervision is always recommended, however the foam used to create our blocks is soft, lightweight, non-toxic, and sized to prevent choking hazards. Most of the blocks are sized at approximately 30cm x 30cm and weigh approximately 1-2kg each.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes, our blue block sets are shipped all over Australia. We offer free or flat-rate shipping depending on your location and order size.
Every lil’ munchkin that visits MoPA this summer is invited to sticker-up and take-home their very own pair of personalised sunnies. One of our most popular ever activations - so so so so cute!! 😎❤️
Each year we celebrate our wisest, most patient, and most awesomely unconditionally loving family members of all - our dear grandparents!! And we call this special celebration FOREVER YOUNG. (And Yes, our own folks help us name the celebration 🤣)
To celebrate these special humans, we welcome them to the Museum any time and any day, for FREE. No special codes or passwords are required — you’ll see in the checkout that adding grandparents tickets to your booking shows a $0 price. Simple as that.
At this time of year in particular, during these extended holiday breaks and the grown ups ‘return to work’ period into February, we know how many grandparents are chipping in to help juggle family life; but one great example of the integral role our grandparents can play in the family unit. And we hope all our wisest family members take full advantage of this special time of year.
Ok. So this is happening. All grandparents tickets FREE - right NOW… And right up until February 27th. Yeehah!!
We are soOoOoO proud of our partnership with MacKillop Family Services (MFS). The beautiful families from the MFS Foster Care Community all enjoy free access to our Museum’s all year around and our team have formed some really special friendships with the children and carers that frequent our network of Museums. Some of the most precious memories our team have made in 2025 have been these special interactions.
This year, some our educators also volunteered their time to support the annual gift appeal, and throughout the uber busy school holiday period we have been collecting donations to help support the huge array of foster care services provided by the MFS community.
Meeting the families from this community and hearing their stories is one of the most humbling experiences you will ever have. Just so much ❤️ packed into one small organisation.
If you’re in a position to help, in any capacity, you won’t regret reaching out to learn more.
Dear @mackillopfamilyservices , from our team to yours, we wish you a safe and happy year ahead full of immeasurable impact on one part of our community here in Australia that needs it the most. You are truly incredible people, and an inspiration to us all.
130 million babies came into the world this year (just 300,000 of whom started their lives in Australia). And whilst the world that these bubba’s entered seems less certain than ever, there are some beautiful reassuring certainties that give us reason for incredible optimism for their futures.
- The love and kindness they have for one another, and the world(s?) they live in, has the potential to make life better for them than it ever has been for us. May we teach them to love and care like no one has before ❤️
- Technology can be scary and challenging, but it also gives us the tools to build an understanding of our existence that our ancestors could only have dreamed, and to do more good with that comprehension in future, than any of us can imagine today 🤖
- Life is a journey of discovery, adventure and learning. And these bubba’s stand on the shoulders of all of us who came before, to discover, adventure and learn things that will make our hearts soft with pride well beyond our lifetime watching on.
From the MoPA family to yours, wishing you the most incredible year ahead! May it be full of play, creativity and learning, to pave the way to a bright future.
YES... This is happening. It’s a thing! Say hello to “Sticker Sunnies”; Our brand new activation where every little artist that visits MoPA in JAN will choose a pair of sunnies to decorate and take home!*
Free sunnies for all the kids? Yep.
Stickers, shapes, textures and colour? Yep.
A whole lot of open-ended creativity? You bet ya!
All of MoPA’s activities are designed to inspire learning and creative-exploration through play, and this adorable acitivity is no exception. The kids are gonna LOVE it!
Yes!!! All of our Museum’s 🕍 are open ALL DAY, every single day of the school holidays, including Boxing Day (26/12) New Years Eve (31/12), New Years Day (1/1), and Australia Day (26/1). ❤️
And YOU get a snow globe, and YOU get a snow globe… WE ALL GET SNOW GLOBES!!
From now until Christmas eve, every child that visits MoPA is invited to join in and create the most gorgeous DIY take-home snow dome — to display at home, gift to a special someone, or show off at kindy!!
When you visit MoPA between NOW and JAN 25, you can swoop up one of these gorgeous Goodie Bags. Details can be found on our interwebs and purchases can be made from NOW (you’ll see the Goodie Bags in the checkout when you’re booking your next visit).
MOPA GOODIE BAG: On sale for just $24 JAM PACKED with $74 of value!!!
SENSORY GOODIE BAG: On sale for just $36 SQUISHED with $89.30 of value!!!
Quick, call Mum & Dad! This summer we’re celebrating our wisest (and most patient!) family members, with FREE entry for all grandparents – any day, any time, until Feb 28.