Ah I had high hopes. It now says Got it, acrylic and chunky, not wood. Two likely modern matches that feel the same in-hand, even if they didn’t originally come with eyes:
- TickiT Color Crystal Block Set thick, polished acrylic, lots of rounded swirly shapes and circles, gorgeous on a light panel. Add a sheet of eye stickers to recreate the vibe.
- edx education Transparent Attribute Blocks translucent Perspex-style pieces, circles and curves included, very tactile. Again, pair with eye stickers.
If you want a bigger variety of organic pebble shapes, try Rainbow Pebbles, translucent version, then add eye stickers. Kids with sensory needs love the smooth texture.
Fast track to find the original
Search these phrases on eBay, Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy, “tickit crystal acrylic blocks,” “edx transparent attribute blocks,” “translucent rainbow pebbles.” If it was a Habitat exclusive, those searches often surface it without the Habitat name.
Ultra-specific leads you can try today
- Post a pic-less “toy ID” request in UK early years forums or r/HelpMeFind, mention “Habitat, 2007 to 2012, thick Perspex shapes with eye stickers.” That time window helps collectors zero in.
- Check teaching suppliers too, many stocked what Habitat rebranded. TickiT and edx are the usual suspects.
Quick sanity check, were any pieces magnetised, or used on a light panel? A yes nudges us even closer to the sets above. If not, I’ll keep sleuthing and try a different angle.