Lite Brite includes a total of 206 pegs in 6 different colors to light up your imagination and inspire creativity
6 design templates Use one of the 6 design templates or use your own imagination to create art with light
4 different Lite Modes. Light up your art with 4 color-changing patterns (white light, alternating flash, all-flash and rotating flash)
Battery-powered LED bulbs don't get hot and light up the screen for a fun display of your artwork! Plus, this lightweight design is great for travel and creating on the go
Lite Brite inspires creativity and helps develop fine motor skills & hand-eye coordination
Description
Fun for both kids and adults, the Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic includes 206 colorful pegs, 6 design templates, and 4 different light modes, so you can create art with light just like you remember. Craft beautiful art using one of the included templates or use your imagination to create your own designs. Let the fun last for hours as you make your life "brite" with Lite-Brite.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.25 Inches (H) x 8.12 Inches (W) x 2 Inches (D)
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 12.95 inches length x 10.98 inches width x 2.12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.38 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Can you please provide a link to print the templates from online? When I go to the basic fun website, the download tab is not clickable.
submitted by Lisa - 4 years ago
A: Here's the new and current link (12/18/24) to download/print lots of free templates: https://www.basicfun.com/lite-brite-templates/.
submitted byWill - 2 years ago
A: Hello, you can visit https://basicfun.com/litebrite/index.html to find the downloads!
submitted byLex - 4 years ago
A: Target does not allow links to other websites
submitted byLex - 4 years ago
Q: Has anyone noticed that the corners of the light brite board do not have lights. Ours barely illuminates the corners and upon inspection there are no LED lights in the top left and bottom right corner.
submitted by DblA - 7 years ago
A: Just bought this for my grandson. So excited to give it to him. I wish I hadn’t wasted my money. Doesn’t really illuminate hardly at all. The one I had as a kid was much better.
submitted byGerryL - 6 years ago
A: Hi there, thank you for your inquiry into the latest Lite Brite! Lite Brite, following modern toy & safety tests and regulations, was built using 6 LED lights that are located underneath the face of the tablet. They are strategically positioned to help light up the entire board no matter where the pegs are located. The pegs nearest to the LED lights will tend to shine a bit brighter while the pegs with the farthest length from the lights, will tend to be not as bright but all pegs will glow against these 6 LED Lights. The pegs were even re-built this year with a glossier texture to help shine brighter and be more colorful! Lite Brite has 4 different light displays activated by pushing the button on the back.
If you have any inquiries on this, please email us at www.basicfun.com/support - we are here to help you and create the best Lite Brite experience that you can have. Enjoy creating art with light!
Thank you!
- Your Friends at Basic Fun
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 6 years ago
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Q: Where are the templates?
submitted by Tia888888888 - 10 years ago
A: There should be 2 included, and the directions lead you to a website ("the bridge direct") where you can download and print more, but it's unclear how you would get them scaled just right.
submitted bycarmen - 9 years ago
A: I cant find them either. Unless they were taped inside the box and we didn't see them, they are now in the trash. Very frustrating
submitted byErin - 10 years ago
Q: Does the battery latch need screwdriver?
submitted by Gerard - 14 days ago
A: Hi there, yes, the Lite Brite battery door has a screw that connects the door to the toy. So you would need a screwdriver to remove the screw. Honestly - you could pull really hard on the door with something wedging it open if you don't have a screwdriver - but a small Phillips screwdriver is required to remove it. Hope this helps you! Enjoy creating art with light! - Your Friends at Basic Fun (the manufacturer or the Lite Brite toy).
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 11 days ago
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Q: Does this have a storage case? Trying to determine if it doesn't come with one or ours was missing it. Really hope it does! Need a proper storage case to store these pegs!
submitted by BAS - 9 months ago
A: Hi there, it does not come with a storage case for the pegs. A mini sandwich bag would work well! - Your Friends at Basic Fun
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 11 days ago
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Q: Do the templates come with the game to make the pictures ?
submitted by Ai - 10 months ago
A: Hi there - yes, each Lite Brite comes with templates that you just lay on top of the Lite Brite face & begin putting pegs in to stabilize the template & start creating your art work! - Your Friends at Basic Fun (manufacturer of the Lite Brite toy)
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 11 days ago
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Q: Where and what kind of pegs do I order? Mine did not come with any red pegs or a case.
submitted by Mary - 2 years ago
A: These are the standard Lite Brite pegs!
submitted byLex - 2 years ago
Q: Why is it that only a few pegs light up at the top row of the device? Also, it doesn't seem like all areas light up. Is my device defective?
submitted by Olivia G - 4 years ago
A: Hi there, thank you for your inquiry into the latest Lite Brite! Lite Brite, following modern toy & safety tests and regulations, was built using 6 LED lights that are located underneath the face of the tablet. They are strategically positioned to help light up the entire board no matter where the pegs are located. The pegs nearest to the LED lights will tend to shine a bit brighter while the pegs with the farthest length from the lights, will tend to be not as bright but all pegs will glow against these 6 LED Lights. The pegs were even re-built this year with a glossier texture to help shine brighter and be more colorful! Lite Brite has 4 different light displays activating by pushing the button. If you need further assistance, please email us at CustomerService@basicfun.com & enjoy creating art with lite! - Your Friends at Basic Fun
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 4 years ago
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Q: Hi
Do these pegs go with the old original lite bright ?
submitted by magdy khalil - 4 years ago
A: Hi there, no these pegs are not compatible with the original Lite Brite. Lite Brite has been manufactured by different companies over the years - every company that produces an item has it's own scale that they use. The pegs and templates compatibility (if they are compatible with several different units) would be only with in that companies portfolio. Basic Fun has been making Lite Brite since 2016 - we have several different template styles NOW (as of recently only - this year) that have pegs that will work in several different units. But none of our pegs will work in a non Basic Fun produced unit. Hope this helps you - but if you have any further questions - please contact us directly on our Basic Fun website (www.basicfun.com). - Your Friends at Basic Fun (Basic Fun licenses Lite Brite from Hasbro)
submitted byBasic Fun Team - 4 years ago
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Q: What size refills do I buy for this.
submitted by Emy - 5 years ago
A: Hi there, thank you so much for your inquiry on the Basic Fun version of Lite Brite. This is the latest and greatest version called “Ultimate Classic” – we do offer refills on a competitor website. Please google “Ultimate Classic Lite Brite” to pull it up or email us directly at Customerservice@basicfun.com for this information. We also offer free template downloads on our www.basicfun.com website – under toys and Lite Brite – scroll halfway down to Downloads. Enjoy creating art with lite! – Your Friends at Basic Fun
The Lite Brite Classic offers a nostalgic experience for both kids and adults, allowing for creative expression through colorful pegs and light-up designs. While many guests appreciate the fun and imaginative play it encourages, some express disappointment with the brightness and durability of the product. The inclusion of templates and the ability to create custom designs are highlights, making it a great screen-free activity for children.
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 August, 2026Verified purchase
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It was a big disappointment. The little plastic colored "lights" were very hard to push in through the templates, especially for our 5 year old granddaughter.. We ended up pre-punching everything, which was okay. But it's the real lights that light up the display that are so disappointing. They are so dim, that it's hardly worth making the pictures. There was clearly room to add more light panels in the back, but they cheaped out. Not worth the money.
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1 out of 5 stars
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27 July, 2026Verified purchase
Neither Light nor Brite
The top half of the board and 3/4 corners were dead zones. I’d say only 30% of the board was bright and the rest barely glowed or was dark.
Amber Wilson
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2 out of 5 stars
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21 February, 2026Verified purchase
ouldnt recommend
Definitely not as nostalgic as my childhood. It’s not very bright. But I got it for my 3 year old and he did say “I like this” so it’ll do.
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4 out of 5 stars
31 January, 2026
originally posted on Basic Fun
Fun childhood memories shared
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Brings back childhood memories to share with my kids. The batteries allow it to be portable. An usb power slot would be a nice addition for stationary use. Plenty of colored pegs to make the included designs or your own creative one. LED lights are bright and help conserve battery. Both kids 4 & 6 enjoy playing with this.
holth1_8893
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4 out of 5 stars
20 January, 2026
originally posted on Basic Fun
Fun for all
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a fun creative toy. Both my 5 and 2 year old love it. My 2 year old likes to lay it down to stick the pegs in as the board tends to slide some. When playing this way it turns the light off sometimes. My 5 year old likes to make designs and loves the diffrent light choices. I put the pegs in a bowl to keep them from rolling away. We have only played a handful of times and the rubber facets for the back board are starting to not close all the way. Still better than the old school lite Brite we had as kids.
jordans9aca_1450
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2 out of 5 stars
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19 January, 2026Verified purchase
its a cheap piece of junk
cheap piece of crap. I had one when I was a kid and loved it. our granddaughter lost interest in it 10 minutes in. The pegs have lost their point so you have to push hard to get them in. Only some of the screen is lit up. The activity pages are terrible and it keeps shutting off. Id return it if I had known. Im glad some folks love it. I feel ripped off.
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5 out of 5 stars
18 January, 2026
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Great toy for 4 and up!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love our lite brite!!! We did buy some Christmas pictures to go on it, because that’s what my kids wanted, but it has been so good to my 4 year old, who is very hard on it. The lights are great, i don’t feel like I have to hover over him, it’s super safe and fun for him!
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1 out of 5 stars
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16 January, 2026
Barely works, save your money.
Bought this for my l.o. for Christmas. They love it, BUT... only about 1/4th of the board lights up. So disappointing. Thought maybe it was just ours, but apparently it's common.
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5 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2026
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Nostalgia 100%
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to try the Lite-Brite it was one of my favorite toys from when I was little. Overall this was great, my kids had fun trying their own designs and popping the paper with the designs provided. The one complaint I have so the stand that holds the Lite-Brite up isn't super sturdy for little hands that might push a little hard. Overall I love it.
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3 out of 5 stars
31 December, 2025
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Great creative outlet for kids, but not necessaril
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good: Love that it is battery operated. Has 3 light up options that blink or stay on during play, but also has an auto turn off. Kids really loved creating designs and were happy to know they didn’t necessarily need to use the enclosed templates. Not so good: The canvas area is not as large as the original you may remember. The stand is flimsy so it doesn’t stay up when pushing in the pins, making it easier to use the toy while it is flat on the floor instead (see photo). The power button turns off and on when bumped or putting it back into the box. Despite these few design flaws, it keeps our littles entertained.
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5 out of 5 stars
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27 December, 2025Verified purchase
Retro Love
We absolutely loved it!! Great price !
Brooklyn
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5 out of 5 stars
20 December, 2025Verified purchase
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This is a kids dream to get this
Donna
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5 out of 5 stars
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20 December, 2025Verified purchase
Nostalgia
Much smaller than it used to be back in the early 2000s - it’s not as bulky. Doesn’t really come with a lot of pegs so you should buy an extra pack other than that device works great my daughter loves it. She is six.
Bear
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4 out of 5 stars
19 December, 2025
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A hit with kiddos, no matter the generation!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love when classics from my childhood are still a hit with my child! As my daughter said, " turns out mom actually had cool toys as a kid!" Great size for travel, can entertain for hours. Have a creative little one at home? This is perfect to have on hand! Great tutorials and instructions. Easy to assemble. Two thumbs up!
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5 out of 5 stars
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17 December, 2025Verified purchase
Gift for granddaughter
Great toy for 3 and up with supervision
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5 out of 5 stars
11 December, 2025
originally posted on Basic Fun
Old memories
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so happy that I could share this toy with my son because I used to love it when I was his age. He absolutely loved it. He didn’t understand at the beginning how to use it, but once he did his imagination blossom with it, which brought me so much joy
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5 out of 5 stars
9 December, 2025
originally posted on Basic Fun
captures kids' imaginations
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a little girl, I had a Lite-Brite that I loved playing with, and letting my imagination run wild creating a picture with the light-up pegs was incredibly fun. So it feels so gratifying to see my grandson having such a great playtime with his classic Lite-Brite. This is a toy that can never go out of style; it captures kids' imaginations.
lorrainem34_4974
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5 out of 5 stars
28 November, 2025
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Timeless Classic That Never Gets Old!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lite-Brite Classic is just as fun now as it was years ago! It’s the perfect mix of creativity and nostalgia. The bright, colorful pegs light up beautifully, and the templates make it easy for kids (and adults!) to create amazing designs. It keeps little ones entertained for a long time, and it’s a great way to encourage imagination and fine motor skills. The board is sturdy, the lights are vibrant, and the whole set feels well-made. Whether you’re buying it as a gift or reliving your childhood, the Lite-Brite Classic is a win. A perfect, screen-free activity that brings out everyone’s creativity! 🌈✨
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5 out of 5 stars
25 November, 2025
originally posted on Basic Fun
Perfect for kids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This really helps children develope fine motor skills. It keeps the kids busy for such a long time. They love coming up with new designs. It's built to last and a perfect size.
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2 out of 5 stars
20 November, 2025
originally posted on Basic Fun
Fun but not impressed!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The box was very nice. The colors were bright and it was sturdy. The product itself was just okay. It has four different options for the background light. The stand on the back wouldn’t stay up when we were using it so we had to lay it flat. The pieces didn’t stay in the pegs very well. It seemed only certain parts would light up brightly while the others were dim. We still had a lot of fun playing with it but I would not buy this specific one.
