Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks

November 25, 2009 | Author: webAdmin | Filed under: Construction & Blocks & Models

Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks

Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks
List Price: USD 59.99
Lowest New Price: USD 38.63
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Binding: Toy
Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
Average Rating:
Product Description:
Build a tower, a town or just about anything with these large solid-wood standard unit blocks. The 60 big, smooth-sanded sturdy blocks are naturally finished with a classic look for hours of classic fun. The handsome wooden storage crate makes clean up and storage easy. Measures 15"L x 12.25"W x 5.25"D.
Amazon.com Review:
Every toddler and young child should have at least one wooden block set in their toy collection. The Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks include 60 precision-cut, standard-shaped, solid wooden blocks that will engage your child's imagination for hours. Designed for ages three and up, these blocks feature smooth, rounded edges and are housed in a convenient, sturdy wooden storage crate.

Standard Unit Blocks
    Ages: 3+

    Requires:
  • Parental help moving storage case
What We Think

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The Good: Classic wooden blocks made of 100% hardwoods with smooth, round edges.

The Challenging: When filled with blocks, storage crate is too heavy for younger children to lift.

In a Nutshell: 60-piece set of classic wooden blocks made with Melissa & Doug's signature focus on safety and design.


The 60-piece Standard Unit Blocks from Melissa & Doug provide hours of creative fun. View larger.


Your little architect will love building bridges, towers and more. View larger.
Hardwood Quality with Smooth, Rounded Edges
In these days of electronic toys, it's important not to forget the fundamentals of childhood development. Wooden blocks offer children endless ways to exercise their imagination as they improve their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. They also help children establish important relationships between the "part" and the "whole," and the help to provide basic lessons on engineering and gravity.

These Standard Unit Blocks feature Melissa & Doug's signature focus on simple designs, safety and utility. Each block is sanded to an ultra-smooth finish and features smooth, rounded edges so your child can play safely. The blocks are made of 100% hardwoods, with no fillers, paints, or varnishes, adding to your peace of mind.

Includes Durable Wooden Storage Crate
Included in the set are all the classic wooden-block shapes that allow children's imaginations and engineering skills run wild as they build bridges, towers, houses and more. The blocks are packaged in a handsome, durable wooden storage crate that will help you keep the blocks stored in between building sessions, and help you keep them in your family for years to come. Parents should note that when the storage case is filled with all 60 blocks, it will be too heavy for younger children to carry without their help.

The crate measures 12.5 x 15 x 5.25 inches (WxLxH).

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
60 wooden blocks and wooden storage case.



Features:
  • 60-piece standard unit block set allows children to build towers and towns
  • Stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills
  • Features natural look; pieces are easy for little fingers to grasp
  • Excellent tool for teaching math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations
  • Includes 60 solid-wood pieces and wooden storage box
Brand: Melissa & Doug
Model: 503
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Customer Reviews


Love them!
We've had these blocks nearly a year, and they are a huge hit with both of my kids! They are slightly heavy if you were to try and carry the entire box of them around the house, but the wooden box they come in is great for storage, and sturdy also. My only 'complaint' is that with the kids getting older (and 3 of them!) we may need to purchase another set sometime. They are super durable too...highly recommend them!


Great for all ages
I purchased these blocks for my Sons birthday. I had a homemade set when I was young so I was concerned about the quality and durability of the wood. After inspection I was very impressed with the quality and these were even better! I think Dad(me)might have just as much fun with these as son ;-)


We love these blocks!
These were a gift for my son who enjoys building with any kind of blocks. These are very nice blocks that stack easily. The box is heavy they are stored in, but you have to expect that since the blocks are so large. Overall, we love these blocks and would recommend them to anyone who has a child who likes to build.


Mom of twins
I was happy with this product over all. The design on it and none of the blocks were rough or had any edges that felt like it might come apart and leave slivers in the skin. That was my main concern besides my boys throwing them at each other. I have twins that are two years of age and they love these blocks. I felt the price was decent for the quality and quantity plus i couldnt find anything like this in stores, I had been searching for anything they could build with that wasnt small enough to put in there mouths and the huge lego sets come with like 6 large pieces and to buy two of them would be pricey and the pieces wouldnt be enough to satisfy my two boys cause they would fight over them. So over all i personally love this item and it comes in handy for me cause there is enough for the two of my boys to play with together and it helps them learn to balance and stack pieces as they grow cause this kind of toy can stick with them over the years unlike many others.


60 piece unit blocks
You need to buy two sets..one is not enough.
The product has smooth edges, large pieces and very sturdy.


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