2 years & up

Introduce your child to creativity, culture, and hands-on learning with the Hape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Building Block Set!

This stacking set is beautifully designed and inspired by one of the world’s most iconic artworks: Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

Also known as The Great Wave, this 19th-century woodblock print is famous for its bold movement, swirling lines, and striking use of blues. This building block set transforms that powerful image into a playful, buildable experience for kids—inviting them to explore the shapes and rhythms of the sea.

The set encourages open-ended play and early engineering through stacking, balancing, and problem-solving. Kids can create their own wave-inspired structures while developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and storytelling abilities.

Developed in collaboration with early-childhood experts and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Great Wave Building Block Set is more than just a toy—it’s a way to bring beauty, culture, and creativity into your child’s everyday play.

OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Inspired by Under the Wave off Kanagawa, part of the celebrated Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series by Katsushika Hokusai.

BUILD & BALANCE: A wave-themed block set that encourages open-ended design, motion-rich play, and early engineering skills.

ARTISTIC PALETTE: Includes shapes and colors that echo the flowing lines and blue tones of Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print.

CHILD-FRIENDLY MATERIALS: Smooth, durable wooden blocks designed for safe stacking and creativity.

DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Created in partnership with early-childhood specialists and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

INSPIRED PLAY: A hands-on way to explore cultural heritage, artistic composition, and emotional expression through play.

About Hape X The Met:

It’s a collab for the ages! Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have teamed up to introduce little ones to notable works of art. Each toy in this collaboration embodies the essence of the artwork in a playful format children will love!