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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set

August 27th, 2010 admin No comments

Product Features:

  • Includes 120 colorful geometric magnets to replicate the 12 included geometic pictures
  • Incredibly low-priced
  • Designed to bring endless hours of fun
  • Great Quality
  • Recommended Age Rating is 3 year and up

An appealing combination of magnets and wood, this pattern block set will keep kids engaged and entertained. Includes 120 colorful geometric magnets to replicate the 12 included geometric pictures. Measurements 14.5″ x 12″ x 1.5″.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set” Reviews:

Review by Misha
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I love Melissa & Doug toys because they are educational, innovative and lead-free. However, though this toy is great because of the educational aspect and the magnetics, my son and I were disappointed that the shapes don’t align and fit together properly because they have rounded tips. This makes it hard to make the patterns it comes with. If your child would be frustrated because they want it to fit perfectly, then you might consider their other pattern block sets in the wooden box. They have a Beginner one and another one which has more pieces. These have straight lines because they are not magnetic. Here are the links to these two products.

Melissa and Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards

Melissa and Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks

Review by Toy Quest Mama
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I just got this for my kids, age 4 and 2, and they love it. It is very helpful that they are magnets, they don’t move around as much so the kids don’t get as frustrated. The carrying case is great to keep everything together. We are also starting to homeschool our 4 year old and this is a great math activity as well.

Review by A.M.
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This is an excellent tool for building an understanding of color, shapes, and patterns. There is so much room for learning by using this toy! And best of all, it’s fun! And, for us moms out there, keeping up with it is a breeze. It comes with it’s own vinyl storage case, and who can beat magnetic pieces that stick to the board to ease your child’s frustrations if the pieces don’t “stay” where they are put. The pictures included are really cute – I especially enjoy the duck pattern – and my daughter loves putting them together. All-in-all a really wonderful (and cheap!) investment for hours and hours of fun, stimulating activity! Kudos yet again, Melissa & Doug, for a really great product.

Overall Rating: (out of 25 reviews)

Price: $ 11.89

Green Toys My First Blocks

August 21st, 2010 admin No comments

Product Features:

  • Contains 18 pieces
  • Available in 5 block styles
  • Chunky design, eco-friendly and safe
  • Made in the USA from recycled milk jugs

Green Toys Blocks are the world’s most environmentally friendly basic building set! All 18 boldly colored blocks are over-sized and lightweight, making it super easy for tiny hands to stack and unstack. This unique block set includes a variety of shapes for building castles, towers, or any imaginative structure budding architects can dream up. Most importantly, Green Toys Blocks are safe. No BPA, PVC, phthalates or external coatings, but plenty of Good Green Fun . These blocks are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.

Green Toys My First Blocks” Reviews:

Review by LS
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These are easy to hold but too large to fit in the mouth. Smooth with no corners or sharp edges. Best of all if you step on one they don’t hurt your feet or break. Dishwasher safe and easy to sanitize. I expect these blocks to hold up to more then one kid and would be good for a day care or preschool. They seem to grow with your kids so they will hold interest from about 6 months to at least 4 years if not 6 for those who like to stack and build towers. While they don’t snap together when stacked the bumps align and keep them together fairly well while still keeping them easy to handle for the one year old set. They will hold up to heavy chewers too, although some of the worst might make a dent or two.

Considering the safety issues and the quality these blocks are a great value too.

Review by greenmommy
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I bought these blocks for my 15 months old son. I choose these blocks over the other blocks available on the market because they are green and safe, which I feel is very important, especially in blocks who tend to be played a lot with.

So I really was excited when they arrived! The blocks have the perfect size and have nice colours, also there is enough variety in the shapes.

HOWEVER my big problem with them is that they don’t stay together, if you put one block on top of the other they are not attached to each other in any way so they just fall off with the mildest push. So building anything is impossible.

Another problem is that you have to put the smaller blocks on top of the big blocks, the other way around doesn’t work. So for example, you can’t put 3 small blocks next to each other and than put a bigger block on top (it doesn’t attach, you can’t lift it).

So, these blocks work for small babies who like pushing things over and seeing things fall but if you are looking for blocks to build with, skip these (wish I had).

Review by sd
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I bought this for my son who is 6 months. I love that it’s eco-friendly and safe. Unfortunately, he’s not quite there as far as using it as blocks. He mostly holds it and puts it in his mouth. However, a friend’s 2 year old came over and he loved it! It’s very durable, and withstood his rough play. I can’t wait for my son to start to enjoy these blocks!

Overall Rating: (out of 3 reviews)

Price: $ 15.95

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks

August 12th, 2010 admin No comments

Product Features:

  • Set of eight animal blocks that stack and nest
  • Stack to almost three feet high
  • Makes learning fun
  • Enrich a child’s imagination
  • Exceptional quality and value

The Melissa and Doug Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks include 8 blocks decorated with brightly colored animals for educational, stacking fun! Stack these blocks on top of each other to create a tower that is nearly 3-feet high! When not in use, the blocks nest inside one another for convenient transport and storage.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks” Reviews:

Review by Mike
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Our daughter received these blocks when she was 16 mo. old and absolutely loves them! She stacks them, nests them, and builds sloping steps for her cars to run down. I was worried they would be too advanced for her (since the recommended age is 2 yrs) but I think that the 2 yr recommendation is to be able to sort the blocks by animal type, color etc. We gave this set as a gift to a 1 yr old and she loved it too. The blocks are made of lightweight wood, so they can be lifted easily, but are strong enough for climbing, sitting, and and being thrown as the tower gets knocked down. Melissa & Doug make such great products and this is no exception. Tons of fun and best of all, no batteries or electronic sounds required!

Review by Mom2Three
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We got these for our 18-month-old for Christmas. She loves them…but her 3-year-old sister and 5-year-old brother do to! Every child seems to be able to do something fun with these. Pretty wonderful for a toy that doesn’t need batteries, and takes up so little space when it’s time to put them away. We love these!

Review by laura
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The perfect stacking blocks, my 15 month old loves them. I love them because they’re durable and nest inside each other for easy cleanup and storage. With all the toys that light up and make crazy noises this simple toy is a ton of fun and his favorite.

Overall Rating: (out of 21 reviews)

Price: $ 7.99

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Chicago White Sox Building Blocks – MLB Sports Fan Merchandise

May 22nd, 2009 admin No comments

  • Chicago White Sox Building Blocks
  • Decorated Blocks with Sox Logos on 1 Side
  • 28 Wooden Blocks – Standard Size
  • Perfect for the Little Sox Fan
  • More on our website: sgforeu

Product Description
Chicago White Sox wooden building blocks. Set of 28 blocks. Great gift for the little Sox fan. More on our site: sgforeu…. More >>
Chicago White Sox Building Blocks – MLB Sports Fan Merchandise
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Building Toys 33 Pc Blocks Set Pack of 3 pcs

April 7th, 2009 admin No comments

  • Buy by the Case: Save Big with Bulk Prices!
  • Case Pack of: 3 pcs

Product Description
A foundation for fun. Each bucket features play clock on top, and includes 33 6-inch interlocking plastic building blocks. Toys & Games. Building Toys…. More >>
Building Toys 33 Pc Blocks Set Pack of 3 pcs
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