Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel Reviews
December 28, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
- Chalkboard
- Dry erase board
- Fold nice and neat to store in the corner or under a bed
- Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up
There’s no better way to inspire your artist! Generously sized chalk board and dry erase boards are perfect for projects large and small. Easel folds ups easily for convenient storage and features a colorful paint tray with cup holders. Has an easy loading paper roll holder and an extra large tray for holding erasers, chalk and clips. Paper cutting edge at top of easel means clean paper cuts for your artist’s work! 4 large clips included. Easy load paper and paint cups not included.With the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel, children can create art with paint, chalk, pens, crayons, markers, and more, all at one convenient station. And when art time is over, parents and caregivers will appreciate the two-sided easel’s easy-to-clean design. Designed for kids ages three and up, this easel will provide hours of creative activity that is both educational and enjoyable.
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Kids can create art with paint, chalk, pens, crayons, markers, and more, all at one convenient station. |
The integrated butcher paper roll makes it easy to pull the paper through either side of the easel. (Paper sold separately.) |
Designed for Maximum Creativity
The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel features a bi-fold wood frame with two art stations, one on each side, which allows two children to work at one time. It’s also designed to let children experiment with several different art media: on one side is a chalkboard, on the other is a dry erase board, and in between the two easel sides is a dowel for holding a butcher paper roll. (Paper must be purchased separately.)
Pull the paper through to either side of the easel for your child to paint or draw. Once the painting is complete, the paper can be torn neatly against the top of the frame and set aside to dry, and a new length of paper can be pulled down for the next art creation. The easel includes sturdy clips that can hold oversized individual art papers onto the easel’s surfaces.
Art Made Easy
Early childhood education experts say that working on easels offers a variety of valuable learning opportunities for the preschool-aged child. Painting or drawing with large strokes encourages motor development while giving the child the opportunity to experiment with color, shapes, and the varied textures created by different art media.
Our preschool-aged toy tester enjoyed working on the easel, whether she was drawing with chalk or painting with poster paints. In fact, her creative output increased significantly with the easel. She especially enjoyed mixing paints to make different colors. Like many children her age, she likes standing while engaged in creative play, and the easel makes it much easier for her to draw and paint large pictures without having to reach awkwardly across a table surface or kneel on the floor.
Cleanup, Simplified
As everyone knows, art can be messy, so that’s why parents and caregivers will appreciate the easel’s easy-to-clean design. The trays and art boards are held in place with screws that have large plastic knobs for easy loosening and tightening. This allows the trays and board to be easily removed, and washed individually in the sink. (We strongly recommend using only washable paints with this toy.) The easel also folds flat for easy storage: just unscrew the crossbars and close the stand for easy storage against a wall or under a bed.
The easel also includes two plastic storage trays: one tray is a long trough, perfect for holding pens or chalk; the other has four spaces for paint cups and additional sections for paint brushes and other supplies.
Unfortunately, art supplies are not included with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel. However, you can purchase the following accessories separately: the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel Companion Set, which is a collection of art supplies for the easel; and the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel Paper 3-Pack, which includes three large rolls of paper.
About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug’s parents’ house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and “best toy” awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.
One of the company’s points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to assure that every toy meets the company’s stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children’s items.
Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.
What’s in the Box
Two-sided art easel, instructions, and all necessary hardware for assembly.
Inspire your young Picasso with the Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel. This easel will fuel your child’s imaginative side and gives them the freedom to create with an extra-large chalkboard, dry-erase board, and easy-load paper roller. Your budding artist will be inspired by free-form expression and spend hours drawing, painting, sketching, and doodling. It is also an excellent educational item and children love playing school with the chalkboard side. This work station is ideal for kids ages four through 10 and has an adjustable height to accommodate the little ones as they grow.
A Great Alternative to Professional Easels
Just like a professional easel, this work station is generously sized so that children can complete projects both big and small. Its durable wood construction ensures that it won’t tip and it folds up easily for convenient storage. The easel also has a sturdy paint tray with cup holders for easy use and clean-up, and another tool tray that holds erasers, chalks, and clips. Four large, colorful clips are included with this easel. Paper rolls can be loaded effortlessly into the holder and a paper cutting edge at the top delivers clean cuts and leaves your artist’s work whole. Parents may have to assist removing and loading the paper, as it can be difficult for kids to do on their own. (The paper rolls and paint cups are not included.) A standing easel is essential for any young artist. This large easel has a chalkboard, dry erase board, and paper roller to let the children express themselves with different mediums. It also has an adjustable height that grows with the creator and delivers years of use. The brightly colored tool containers are capacious enough to hold lots of different items and are simple for tiny fingers to utilize. This toy will unleash the little artist inside every child and could spark a lifelong interest in fine art.
What’s in the Box
Easel, paint tray, chalk tray, 4 colorful clips, and paper roller.
This large easel has a chalkboard and dry erase board, letting children express themselves with different mediums. |
List Price: $ 69.99
Price: $ 39.98
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Ice Cream Parlor Set
October 28, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Ice Cream Parlor Set
- Magnetic play set includes four magnetic ice cream scoops, two cones and two magnetic scoopers
- Stack and scoop
- Enrich a child’s imagination
- Comes in a playful ?freezer? storage case
- Exceptional Quality and Value
The Ice Cream Parlour Set features four magnetic, colorful ice cream scoops, two cones and two magnetic scoopers in a playful freezer storage case. Encourages creative play! Eight pieces.A sweet treat for a child’s imagination, the Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Parlor Set lets children make believe they’re running an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. The play set comes with realistic looking, stackable ice cream scoops in four “flavors,” two sturdy wooden cones, and two scoopers. Designed for children ages three and up, this charming toy requires no batteries and no assembly, making it a refreshing inspiration for your children’s imaginative play.
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Make a yummy, triple-scoop cone creation with the Ice Cream Parlor Set from Melissa & Doug. View larger. |
This simple, delicious-looking toy is fun and helps develop motor skills. View larger. |
Scoop ‘N’ Stack
The Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Set features an abundance of nostalgic ice cream parlor charm, starting with its sturdy red-and-white, striped storage container. The set includes four realistic molded plastic ice cream scoops in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and mint chocolate chip “flavors.” Two wooden cones and two plastic scoopers with painted wooden handles round out the set.
The scoopers, cones, and four ice cream scoops are all magnetic, so the scoopers can actually pick up the ice cream scoops and place them on the cones. They easily release by pressing the lever, like a real ice cream scooper. Magnets in the cones keep the scoops in place, even with a quadruple-dipped cone. (All magnets are located on the interior of the pieces, so there’s no danger of the magnets breaking off and posing a serious risk to small children.)
Almost Good Enough to Eat
This set carries realistic, authentic touches, from the classic ice cream scoopers to the waffle design on the wooden cones. The cones look so good that our child tester almost fooled an adult into thinking her cone was real.
With its simple design and sturdy build, the Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Set gives children ideal props to inspire their imaginations — no batteries, bells, or whistles to limit the possibilities. The toy can also aid in developing motor skills every time a young child uses the ice cream scooper to stack and balance the scoops.
But it’s a toy that older children will enjoy, too. The toy’s sturdy, quality construction helps ensure that it will last through many years of play. Because it comes with two scoopers, this toy is ideal for group play, although some testers wished that the set had a few more pieces.
About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug’s parents’ house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and “best toy” awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.
One of the company’s points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to assure that every toy meets the company’s stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children’s items.
Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.
What’s in the Box
4 plastic ice cream scoops, 2 scoopers, 2 wooden cones.
List Price: $ 29.99
Price: $ 14.99
Melissa & Doug “Safari” Peg Puzzle
October 15, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug “Safari” Peg Puzzle
This handcrafted wood puzzle from Melissa and Doug will teach your child matching, fine motor, and memory skills! Featuring adorable mother-and-baby safari animals, easy to grasp wood knobs, and corresponding pictures underneath the removable pieces. Recommended Ages: 2+ years
List Price: 6.95
Price: 6.95
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Melissa & Doug Vehicles Stamp Set
August 31, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Vehicles Stamp Set
- Go wherever your imagination takes you
- It?s easy to mix and match these detailed vehicle and traffic sign stamps to create hundreds of visual adventures
- All the pieces, including the 2-color inkpad, store in a sturdy wooden box
- Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink
- Exceptional quality and value
2409 -Ages 4 and up. -Detailed wooden stamps. -Washable and non-toxic inks. -Sets include 2-6 stamp pads. -Store in wodden box.
List Price: $ 9.99
Price: $ 5.96
Melissa & Doug Rainbow 6 Color Stamp Pad
January 31, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Rainbow 6 Color Stamp Pad
- Non-toxic washable ink is great for any project
3 years & up. Each color is divided in this 6 color stamp pad so there is no blending of colors. The set includes non-toxic washable ink.
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(out of 18 reviews)
List Price: $ 9.99
Price: $ 3.81
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Melissa & Doug Sticker Collection – Blue
January 29, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Sticker Collection – Blue
- Includes Over 500 Stickers!
- Features Dinosaur, Construction, Pirates, Vehicles, Animals, Outer Space, and Other Fun-Themed Stickers!
- Great for Personalizing, Creating a Picture, or Storytelling!
- Recommended for Children Ages 3 and Up
The Melissa and Doug Blue Sticker Collection is great for arts and crafts, scrapbooking, storytelling, and creating original scenes! This adorable sticker book features over 500 stickers. From dinosaurs to pirates, vehicles to space aliens, adults and children alike will enjoy exploring the design possibilities!
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Melissa and Doug Artist’s Smock Reviews
January 27, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa and Doug Artist’s Smock
- Stay neat and clean in this durable smock
- Includes a chest pocket to personalize, an easy-clean surface and roomy storage pockets
- Adjustable straps mean one size fits all
- Exceptional Quality and Value
Get creative and stay neat with this durable smock with space to personalize on a pocket. Adjustable straps means one size fits all. Easy clean surface. Storage pockets in front. Ages 3 and up.
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Melissa & Doug Stamp and Sort Mailbox (New)
January 23, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Stamp and Sort Mailbox (New)
- Contains 6 letters and 6 removable stamps
- Sort the mail into the mailbox
- Open the door with the wooden key for special delivery
- Enjoy the thrill of receiving personal mail every day
- Exceptional quality and value
4020 Mail call! This hand-painted, wooden mailbox set includes 6 pieces of mail and 6 removable hook and loop self-stick stamps, to mix and match, again and again. Features: -Material: wood. -Hand-painted. -One magnetic door. -One locking door. -Three mail-sorting slots. -A key. -Recommended for ages 3 and up. -Dimensions: 14” H x 8” W x 8” D.
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Bug Catching Game
January 21, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Bug Catching Game
- Colorful magnetic bug catching game comes to life with redesigned artwork
- Special magnetic wand magically captures puzzle pieces on the game board
- Fun and challenging way to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills
- 10 removable pieces
Can you “catch” all these colorful bugs, then put them back where they belong’ Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games. Includes beautiful board with 10 magnetic pieces and magnetic wand. Measures 12.5″ x 8.5″ x .08″.
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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Hide and Seek Board
January 19, 2010 by BabyCare
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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Hide and Seek Board
- Exciting wooden activity board
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- Enrich a child’s imagination
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Melissa and Doug Magnetic Hide & Seek BoardThis exciting wooden activity board features nine hinged doors. When opened, a colorful magnetic piece is revealed. Move the pieces behind different doors for guessing fun!
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