Ja-Ru Magic Grow Capsules
April 23, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys
Have your kids ever played with these little Magic Grow Capsules? I think they’re an odd toy, and I really wonder who thought, “Let’s make a toy that looks like a multi-colored pill, but that transforms into crab-shaped sponges when put in water.”
Whoever it was, though, they have a good thing going. My kids are fascinated by these little morphing capsules. I don’t get it, but they are cheap and entertaining. And I think that they might even make good stamps for the next time we pull out the tempera paints. I’ll let you know how that turns out. 
If you decide to give them a try, do keep them away from the little kids. They really do look a bit like something to eat, and they are specifically listed ages 4 and up.
Have you tried any of these toys? Do you have any fun uses for the sponges once they’ve finished morphing?
I like your painting idea!
I hate having them lying around, especially since I don’t want my younger child playing with them. I usually put them away after some time and then if that is not noticed, into the trash they go!
Mom: I may have to try the “disappearing” trick! I really don’t think they’d notice.
Thanks for commenting.
hi i was wondering if you had any imformation about how i could contact ja-ru inc about there magic grow animals because i didnt get what it said i would get.
Capsules take to long to dissolve – but I could have a short attention span (kinda like a seven year old). From the safari animals, the ant-eater looks like a crab, and the hippo looks like a dying crocodile! Maybe get a better template or use a sharper cookie cutter next time. Otherwise I love them. Waiting for the genetically cloned barnyard (all sheep, I guess) series to come out.
I always put them in my mouth to dissolve them as a kid. Me and my cousin loved them but i think if we had put them in water it would not have been as much fun. Not saying give it to a 4 yr old and be like suck on this but i believe i was 6 and my cousin 9 and we use to do it all the time
I bought magic grow fram animals. they were for my classroom theme ” down on the farm” but, to our suprize they turned out to be cars. how can I get in touch with JA-RU? The kids enjoy them I used them for dinosaure week and they were a big hit.
lol im 11 and still love these
um yeah i went to michaels and got the farm animals- i spent money and when i got home i put them in water and the only thing that happened was the plastic coating expanded. yeah. NOTHING ELSE. i even left them in from like: 12am to 11am!
These Magic Grow capsules are HORRIBLE!!!!! The best ones are the ones Made in America: Instant Farm, Instant Zoo, Instant Prehistoric, Instant Sealife and many other issues by Instant Products. Magic Grow is a cheap imitation that will not dissolve when put in water. They are a big waste of money!!!