Wooden Rainbow Stacker Comparison: Which Brand is Best in 2023?

With the popularity of wooden toys surging around the country, the number one most coveted item may be the illustrious wooden rainbow stacker. Whether kids love it more for its creative open-ended play, or moms love it more for its beauty, it is showing up in countless homes across the United States and around the world.

Below, we will specifically compare the Grimm’s and Ocamora rainbow stackers. When you’re done, make sure to read our post comparing the Top 10 Wooden Rainbow Stackers for Every Budget!

Why a Wooden Rainbow Stacker is Better Than Plastic

​Wooden toys are far superior to plastic toys for many reasons. They are extremely durable, more eco-friendly than plastic, and can have a very long life span allowing them to be passed from generation to generation. In addition, a good quality wooden toy is non-toxic and does not contain harmful hormone disrupting chemicals like its plastic counterpart. (1) Wooden rainbow stackers even stack better than plastic ones. For example, wood pieces balancing on wood pieces can secure a better grip than the slick surface of plastic on plastic.

Popular Wooden Rainbow Stacker Designers

Grimm’s Spiel und Holz Design has been a staple in the wooden toy industry for years. But with the growing popularity in Montessori and Waldorf education, and so many parents swapping their plastic toys for wood, new players have been able to enter game; Ocamora being one of them. Grimm’s and Ocamora are very similar companies. They are both family owned, and while handcrafting their toys they use certified sustainable wood and color their toys with non-toxic water-based dyes.  

Grimm’s vs. Ocamora: A Thorough Product Comparison

If you’re wondering which wooden rainbow stacker is the best for your child, you have come to the right place. For this product comparison, we are examining the Grimm’s 6-piece rainbow stacker and the Ocamora 6-piece rainbow stacker (colors in link may vary). I chose to review the 6-piece sets because one has a much larger price tag than the other. Because of the price jump, a lot of moms want to know what the difference is.

1. Packaging Comparison

• Both the Ocamora and Grimm’s wooden rainbow stackers came neatly packaged in very different ways. 
• The Ocamora rainbow came in an Ocamora branded cardboard box with kraft crinkle paper cushioning.
• ​The Grimm’s rainbow came shrink-wrapped with a large informational sticker portraying different rainbow designs. 

2. Smell Comparison

• One thing that many people love about a wooden rainbow stacker toy is the smell. 
• The Ocamora wooden rainbow stacker did not release any noticeable scent.
• The Grimm’s wooden rainbow stacker gave off a pleasant aroma of cut wood.

3. Pigment and Craftsmanship Comparison

• The Ocamora wooden rainbow stacker had a noticeably lighter and brighter color.
• On the other hand, the Grimm’s wooden rainbow stacker had a deeper, more saturated color.
• The craftsmanship of both rainbow toys was equally durable and charming. I could sense the care, thoughtfulness, and love that went into handcrafting each individual piece.

4. Size Comparison

• As noted above, these are both 6-piece wooden rainbow stackers.
• The size of the largest Ocamora rainbow piece I received measured 9 1/4″ wide, 2 1/2″ deep, and the length of the curvature face measured 14 5/8″.
• The size of the largest Grimm’s rainbow piece I received measured 6 11/16″ wide, 2 5/8″ deep and the length of the curvature face measured 11 1/4″.

5. Price Comparison

• When I purchased these wooden rainbow stacking toys, I paid $36.00 for the Grimm’s 6-piece rainbow stacker and $64.00 for the Ocamora 6-piece rainbow stacker.
• The Grimm’s rainbow weighed 14.6 ounces and the Ocamora rainbow weighed 22.2 ounces.
• When calculating the price per ounce not including tax or shipping charges, The Grimm’s rainbow stacker cost $2.47 per ounce and the Ocamora rainbow stacker cost $2.88 per ounce.
• Prices subject to change. 

Final Thoughts:

• Realistically, you cannot go wrong with either option. Decide which wooden rainbow stacking toy suits your style more and go with your gut. 
• A high-quality wooden rainbow toy is an investment which I believe is worth every penny. My children have an Ocamora wooden rainbow stacker and it is by far their favorite creative toy. Creativity and confidence flow out of them when they play with it. They use it as a standalone toy to make beautiful structures, designs, and shapes; and in conjunction with vehicle and people toys to make tunnels, rooms, bridges, and everything else their developing minds can imagine. 
• I would like to encourage every parent to invest in a wooden rainbow stacker for their child. Though most are not inexpensive, you are purchasing a very high-quality toy that can be passed down as an heirloom from generation to generation. The 9-piece and 12-piece wooden rainbow stackers are much larger and have more pieces than the ones we examined today. This will allow for even more creativity and building potential. 

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