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The Build Log

Tips, ideas, and inspiration from the Cubles workshop.

A Letter to Parents, From Our Founder
May 1, 2026·Cubles News

A Letter to Parents, From Our Founder

Why I started Cubles, what drives us, and the one thing I hope every kid experiences when they build one of our characters.

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Introducing Cubles Party Packs: The Activity That Goes Home With Every Kid
April 15, 2026·Cubles News

Introducing Cubles Party Packs: The Activity That Goes Home With Every Kid

We're excited to announce party packs — 6 characters per pack, designed specifically for birthday parties. Here's the story behind them.

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How Cubles Are Designed: Every Millimeter Matters
March 10, 2026·Behind the Scenes

How Cubles Are Designed: Every Millimeter Matters

Turning a flat sheet of paperboard into a poseable 3D character is harder than it looks. Here's why every fraction of a millimeter counts — and how we make it buildable without step-by-step instructions.

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Why We Chose Paper Over Plastic (And Would Do It Again)
February 10, 2026·Sustainability

Why We Chose Paper Over Plastic (And Would Do It Again)

In a toy industry dominated by plastic, here's why we build everything from sustainable paperboard — and why it matters more than ever.

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New Year, New Builds: What's Coming to Cubles in 2026
January 14, 2026·Cubles News

New Year, New Builds: What's Coming to Cubles in 2026

A look back at an incredible 2025 and a peek at what we're building next — new characters, new partnerships, and new ways to play.

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Stocking Stuffers That Actually Get Played With
December 9, 2025·Gift Guide

Stocking Stuffers That Actually Get Played With

Small, affordable, and genuinely fun — here's how to fill a stocking with gifts that won't end up in the junk drawer by New Year's.

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The Holiday Gift Guide: Why Kids Remember Experiences Over Stuff
November 11, 2025·Gift Guide

The Holiday Gift Guide: Why Kids Remember Experiences Over Stuff

This holiday season, consider giving something that creates a memory instead of adding to the toy pile. Here's our guide to meaningful gifts for kids.

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Introducing Minecraft Cubles — Now Available at Walmart
October 7, 2025·Minecraft

Introducing Minecraft Cubles — Now Available at Walmart

We're thrilled to announce our biggest launch yet: Minecraft characters have arrived at Cubles, and you can find them at Walmart stores nationwide.

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Meet the Characters: The Story Behind Our Dog Man Collection
September 9, 2025·Dog Man

Meet the Characters: The Story Behind Our Dog Man Collection

From Dav Pilkey's pages to paperboard — here's how we brought Dog Man and his crew to life as buildable Cubles characters.

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Building Confidence One Fold at a Time
August 12, 2025·Education

Building Confidence One Fold at a Time

There's something powerful about a child saying 'I built this.' Here's why hands-on building is one of the best confidence boosters for back-to-school season.

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Road Trip Activities That Fit in a Backpack
July 8, 2025·Travel

Road Trip Activities That Fit in a Backpack

Long car rides don't have to mean hours of screen time. Here are travel-friendly activities that keep kids creative and engaged on the go.

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Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Ages 6-10 That Parents Actually Enjoy Too
June 10, 2025·Birthday

Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Ages 6-10 That Parents Actually Enjoy Too

Planning a summer birthday? Here are ideas that work outdoors or indoors, keep every kid engaged, and don't require a party planning degree.

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The End-of-Year Classroom Activity That Teaches Itself: Build the Statue of Liberty
May 6, 2025·Classroom

The End-of-Year Classroom Activity That Teaches Itself: Build the Statue of Liberty

The last week of school doesn't have to be a free-for-all. Here's how one buildable historical figure turns 15 minutes into a lesson kids actually remember.

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Why Hands-On Building Beats Screen Time (And the Science Behind It)
April 8, 2025·STEAM

Why Hands-On Building Beats Screen Time (And the Science Behind It)

The research is clear: kids who build with their hands develop spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and fine motor skills that screens can't replicate.

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5 Reasons Cubles Are the Perfect Airplane Activity
March 10, 2025·Travel

5 Reasons Cubles Are the Perfect Airplane Activity

Traveling with kids this spring break? Here's why a Cubles mini might be the best thing you pack in your carry-on.

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Black History Month: Bringing Sojourner Truth to Life in the Classroom
February 4, 2025·Black History Month

Black History Month: Bringing Sojourner Truth to Life in the Classroom

This February, we're honored to celebrate Black History Month through our partnership with Thinking Nation — helping students build a connection to Sojourner Truth, one fold at a time.

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5 Screen-Free Activities to Beat the Winter Blues
January 15, 2025·Activities

5 Screen-Free Activities to Beat the Winter Blues

When it's too cold to go outside and the tablets are fully charged, here are five hands-on activities that bring the whole family together.

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