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Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100
Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100

Bauspiel

Bauspiel Lucent Cubes, Set of 100

4.7 (12 reviews)
$225.00

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One hundred translucent acrylic cubes in ten colors, set in a wooden display tray. Bauspiel has hand-built light-play and architectural sets in their German workshop since 1985, and we have carried the line for years. Made for light-table arrangements, color sorting, gravity towers, and a good run of weekend afternoons.
MaterialAcrylic + wood tray
Includes100 cubes + tray
Size1 in cube
CertifiedEN71 · CE marked
Origin DesignedGermany MadeChina

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Why it lasts.

The Bauspiel Lucent Cubes are the kind of set that ends up on a child's shelf for a decade and on the family coffee table when company visits. Light-play, color theory, and architectural balance, all in one box. Heirloom by build, not by marketing.

The acrylic

Cast acrylic, precision-cut and tumbled to soften the corners, which is why a Bauspiel cube feels like a stone in the hand rather than a plastic block. The colors are mineral-pigment dyed through the body of the resin, not surface-printed, so they do not fade under light-table use.

The tray

A wooden tray sized to hold all hundred cubes in a single layer, finished with linseed oil. Final inspection and packaging happen at the Bauspiel workshop in Saxony, Germany.

The play

Light-table arrangements at three. Color sorting at four. Gravity towers and frame-and-window builds at six. Architectural sets and color-theory experiments at nine. The same hundred cubes scale through the entire stretch.

Who it's for

For the educator
A hundred translucent cubes that catch light like stained glass. Built for the light table; children stack, sort by color, and balance glowing towers, supporting light-and-color science (NGSS), early math, and construction.

Ways to play.

  • Light table exploration. Place cubes on a backlit surface to mix colors and overlap shadows.
  • Color sorting and pattern-making by group or sequence.
  • Stacking and balancing into towers, walls, and small architectural builds.
  • Quiet pretend play alongside cooking, baking, or marketplace setups.

What families found.

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  • 5 stars: 9 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Shea B. (Fargo, US)

Lucent cubes

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Julia M. (Gibsonia, US)
Beautiful!

This is a Christmas gift for my daughter. I originally purchased these as a companion set to our Bauspiel X blocks, but I know she will play with these on their own. They are so beautiful and such a perfect open-ended toy. I can’t wait to see what she creates with them!

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Charlotte T. (Austin, US)
Beautiful but fragile

These are beautiful and so fun to build with, especially if you have other bauspiel pieces like the Xs. However, they are fragile. Would still purchase but it's worth noting due to the price.

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Leanne F. (Warwick, US)
Perfect!

Beautiful colors! Cant’t wait to give these to my daughter for Christmas!

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N.H. (Portland, US)
Should have bought the full set

I thought the half set would come with an appropriately sized tray, but no. It's a half empty tray. If I had it to do over, I think I would still buy the half set but without a tray. They are gorgeous rainbow colors, and I already know how they will wear with time so no surprise.

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Megan R. (Carmichael, US)
Beautiful cubes!

My daughter loves these cubes! They're great for builds, loose parts, counting, color sorting, and more! We'll definitely be buying another set!

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Cheng-Yu C. (Bloomington, US)
Pretty

My son love colorful toy, so I bought this for him . He love playing it with light box. Lots of fun.

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Sunny B.
Ok, pretty but flaws

These are just ok. I had a couple dents and knicks in a few of mine because they fell out of the box during shipping.

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Anna C. (Gananoque, CA)
Worth It

I was not sure at first how I would like these but they are so beautiful and versatile. I also love how they incorporate with other Bauspiel products!

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Mary M. (Oak Park, US)
Entrancing Fun

*Everyone* is drawn to these. They are fun to stack in a window and watch the light come through, use as loose parts, make patterns out of and use with other Bauspiel pieces. Littler kids love to plop in the holes of the grids and its fun for...everyone to make a wall of x-blocks and fill all the holes with cubes to watch them sparkle. After seeing my set, several other people have bought these themselves!

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Mariel L. (Ann Arbor, US)

So many ways to play with them!

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Gwendalyn S. (Dallas, US)

2 year old loves these, especially on a light table and with paired grid blocks. Some cubes have scratches after play, which happens fairly easily. Not an issue, just something to expect with the material.

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Kerri S.

What is different about the new color way? We have a set already and they look like the picture? (I think) Love them and definitely want if it’s a new set of colors.

My Toy Wagon

The new colorway was released last year and entailed slight changes with some colors (pink, red). If the one you have matches the picture, then you have the new colorway.

Details

Materials & construction

Acrylic cubes and gems manufactured in China. Final assembly in Germany. Bauspiel works with oiled natural woods, fairly produced wool felt from Nepal, and environmentally friendly paints, adhesives, and linseed oil for finishing. They offer spare parts and a repair service for their toys.

Slight variations in wood grain, color, and tray finish are part of what makes each set its own object, not a manufacturing defect.

Skills it builds

Fine motor, Color theory, Spatial reasoning, Sensory, Mathematical thinking

Care & storage

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soapy water, dry immediately. Do not submerge in water. Avoid disinfectants or hot water, which can damage the wooden tray finish. The wooden tray doubles as the storage solution.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

In-stock items ship from LA in 1–3 business days, plus 1–6 in transit (contiguous U.S.).

  • $10.95 standard, free on orders $150+ (after discounts, before tax)
  • Partner-warehouse items can take up to 2 weeks, check the product page
  • Pre-orders follow their own timeline; mixed orders ship together when the pre-order arrives
  • Local LA/OC delivery, Quick Ship, Hawaii/Alaska, and international at checkout

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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.

FAQ

Are the cubes safe for younger children?

The cubes are 1 in, smaller than the standard small-parts threshold, so this set is rated 3 years and up. Supervise younger children if they're in the play area.

Does this work without a light table?

Yes. The cubes catch any light, including window sun and lamp glow. A light table makes them sparkle, but it's not required.

What's the tray made of?

Sustainable wood finished with natural oil. Assembled in Germany.

Can I buy replacement cubes?

Bauspiel offers spare parts and a repair service for their toys. Contact us if you need a specific color.