Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Review

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(More customer reviews)We have a lot of Melissa and Doug items and we're always generally very impressed with them. The cupcake set is great fun and our six year old wanted it so much that she bought it with her own money. To start off with, it's a high quality toy. They're basically wooden cupcakes with candles that velcro on top. The whole concept of the icing markers is fun and all the kids (friends included) enjoy "decorating" the cupcakes. The part you draw on is a sort of plastic lid that fits over the wooden cupcake and is supposed to look like icing. It even comes with a little baking tin (wooden) and an oven mitt. There are paper cupcake liners in fun patterns included that aren't going to last forever, but hey...they are paper. We've generally got liners in the pantry so that's not a huge deal.
The big flaw in this toy is that the wooden cupcakes are not finished in a type of paint that will allow you to wipe the dry erase marker off of them. Only the plastic "icing" can be erased. Admittedly if you look at the very fine print on the back of the box it reads "Markers are intended for wipe-off icing surfaces only. Do not use markers on other components." Realistically however, giving kids some dry erase markers and letting them go to town on pretend cupcakes, is going to result in the entire cupcake getting "decorated." In the scheme of things it doesn't really matter because my daughter loves them anyway, but it does keep me from giving this toy Melissa and Doug's usual high approval rating. If this is something that is going to upset you or your child, you'd be better off buying another of their products.

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Be sure your little chef uses the oven mitt to move these glorious wooden cupcakes in their wooden baking sheet! This amazing set has special wipe-off cupcake tops and 3 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes. With durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and "flames", here are the low-calorie cupcakes for the best birthday or tea party ever! Dimensions: 10.5" x 13.25" x 3.13" PackagedRecommended Ages: 3+ years

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International Playthings Imaginetics Pretty Princesses Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a promising toy with a simple design - a two-page fold-out magnetized diorama with magnetic cut-out paper princess dolls and various accessories (fans, flowers, jewelry, tiaras, etc.) The big problem is that the magnets are not strong enough -- they stick to the background, but just barely. We bougt this for road trips, and were disappointed to find how easily pieces slid off the pages and were lost. Also, the pieces have large borders, so it is more difficult to create the illusion of reality than it should be. My kid plays with this from time to time, but it's hardly her favorite toy.

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Sturdy magnetic play sets are perfect for kids 3 & up to create pictures, tell stories and play games!

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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Ballerina Dress Up Review

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(More customer reviews)Melissa & Doug's magnetic wooden answers to traditional paper dolls are great for young children. Their durability is out of this world -- and they include a partitioned wooden case to keep track of all the little pieces when playtime is through. The ballerina is no exception.
I find that some of the skirt shapes (particularly those which show part of the doll's legs as part of the clothing piece) are too chunkily executed for my taste, and some of the garments (especially the vests!) are tacky beyond all reckoning, but I've yet to meet a little girl who complained about either. That's just my grownup sensibilities talking.
If you're buying for a little ballerina-lover, this is the toy for you. If not, look around a little bit at Melissa and Doug's many other wooden "paper" dolls. You might find something even better.

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Classic paper dolls have been transformed with updated graphics, magnets and wood! Our Ballerina Dress Up set features 1 wood doll with dress-up options for many special performances! Best of all, the solid wood fashions have a magnetic backing which makes it easy to mix and match across other sets (sold separately). Dolls stand 11 1/2" the base. Ages 3 and up.

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Bear Dress Up Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)I guess I should've read the dimensions in the description, because I was very surprised to see how small this toy actually was. Despite its size, my children loved playing with this toy. It is a fine toy for independent play, but unfortuantely, because it only has the one surface to display the bear on, it was not long before we had a fight on our hands. I will tell you that the best aspect of this toy, is that it offers a new method of explaining "feelings" to a young child. The happy, sad, mad, and sick faces were a fun new way to teach my little ones.

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3 years & up. This friendly bear puzzle features 18 interchangeable pieces, including six adorable coordination outfits and six varying expressions that can be mixed and matched for hour of fun!A solid-wooden box houses all wooden puzzle pieces making this ideal for travel, home or school.Measures 6" x 5" x 1.5".

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Melissa & Doug Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress-Up Review

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(More customer reviews)If your little one isn't quite ready for paper dolls or fashion dolls, magnetic dolls like this one can be a lot of fun. I have fun playing with my daughter with this doll. She has several mix & match options (shirts, skirts, pants, dresses, shoes). She also comes with a stand.
The pieces are easy for my three year old to hold. She also enjoys sorting the pieces, matching the shoes, etc. It is very easy for her to dress the doll (unlike a Barbie, for example) and once dressed, she plays with the doll.
The set also stores all of the pieces with a durable clear plastic lid. You can store it on-end, like a book, and not worry about losing the pieces or the set opening.
There are other skin tone available for this doll. The clothes are slightly different but the poses are the same so you can interchange the pieces. I think my daughter's getting another of these dolls very soon.

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Help Maggie Leigh pick out a cute outfit with these colorful mix-n-match magnetic pieces. Maggie stands about 8" tall and comes with a colorful collection of 27 magnetic-backed wooden pants, shoes, skirts, dresses and more, to wear in whichever combinations you choose. Includes a brightly painted storage box to neatly store the doll, stand and all the clothing pieces.

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Melissa & Doug Sticker Collection - Fashion Review

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(More customer reviews)My six year old daughter got this for Christmas. She loves clothes and fashion and stickers so this toy was met with high hopes. She and I played with it and I have to say, although I like it, it could be better. The stickers come with a "be careful" warning and I would say heed that advice. If your child is not careful pulling these off, they will rip and the outfits will be "ruined". I like that there is so much to choose from, but my daughter would have liked the set more if there were enough dolls to wear ALL the clothes. On each page there are more clothes than dolls so a few clothes need to go unworn...a difficult decision for my six year old and one that leaves her feeling unsatisfied. They are stickers so they STICK. You cannot pull them off and change outfits like paper dolls or Colorform style stickers. So, the unused "clothes" are kind of a waste. You could pull the clothes off and stick them on a sheet of paper and draw a head and limbs on them, and maybe my daughter will eventually do just that. But for immediate gratification it would have been nice to have a sense of completion...all the outfits being stuck onto all the dolls. I can already foresee me hanging on to a partially full book of stickers because they cannot be put on a doll but my daughter won't want to throw it away either. It's a good toy but with a few more "dolls" it would have been better.

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4190 Features: -Collection fashion. -Runway awaits the stylish design sense of your young designer. -With this collection of over 600 stickers featuring 80 young models. -Lots of clothing and accessory stickers for every occasion. -From swimwear, to party dresses to sleepwear your fashion. -Be ready to set the next fashion trends. -Recommended for children 5 years and more.

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Melissa & Doug Princess Elsie and Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress up Bundle Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter loves this doll. She plays with her for 30 minutes at a time, even longer when she first got it. I've had friends that have bought it for similar aged girls and they all LOVE it!!

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An innovative combination of magnets and wood, this dress-up set is sure to provide hours of imaginative play. Magnetic dress-up doll includes stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play. Bundle Features: * Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress-Up 27 Piece Set* Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-up 24 Piece Set

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Daisy Girls Friends and Pets Dollhouse Dress Ups - Includes 130 Magnetic Wooden Pieces, 1 house, 1 storage box, and 6 dolls Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this toy for my granddaughter who is 4. It is made so beautifully. It is not cardboard or chipboard but real wood. The construction is amazing. I don't know who the illustrator is but the dolls and clothes are so stinken cute. The magnets actually hold but are not too strong for little hands; so the clothes are easy to put on and take off. I am looking forward to many hours of fun with my granddaughter and this toy. Great value!!!

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This adorable wooden doll house is the perfect setting for the Daisy Girls and their little friends. Have fun dressing Poppy, Violet, Marigold, and Blossom with 130 magnetic wooden outfit pieces.The beautifully illustrated outfits and house are sure to inspire hours of imaginative pretend play fun!All outfit pieces store neatly in the wooden wardrobe storage box.Sturdy dollhouse is made of pine and has 2 tip resistant supports.

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 24-Piece Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up Review

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(More customer reviews)I would like to get my 5 year old paper dolls but with a two year old sister and one year old brother it just does not seem a good idea. These are wonderful. Both of my girls fight over this one and have to take turns between the ballerina (seperate item) and the princess. I think they like the crowns and dresses in this one though the ballerina gets a lot of wear too! If having trouble getting them to attach, check to see if you need to clean the back, being careful not to get the front wet.

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An innovative combination of magnets and wood, this dress-up set is sure to provide hours of imaginative play. Magnetic dress-up doll includes stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play. 24 pieces. Measures 8.5" x 11.5" x 1.5".

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Melissa & Doug Joey Magnetic Dress-Up Review

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(More customer reviews)My 2 1/2 year old doesn't get enough of this toy. He loves to change to outfits and will stay entertained for anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes playing (a long time for this age group). Joey is a great addition so that little boys can play with dress up dolls without having to use girl figures, and he also enjoys the different costumes and pretends with us each character. For the price it is great. The only thing is that if he drools on it, the paper becomes soggy so be careful if your child is a drooler.

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Whatever role he's playing, Joey can be suitably attired! Whether it's a police officer, a super hero, a knight, fireman, a construction worker or a pirate, he is ready for adventure at a moment's notice. This set includes a magnetic wooden dress-up figure with a wooden stand and magnetic clothing pieces for pretend play!Features:Ages 3 and upChild can choose what Joey will wearIncludes stand, outfits and accessoriesBeautifully painted wooden piecesInterchangeable magnetic clothingPromotes pretend play

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Melissa & Doug Abby & Emma Deluxe Magnetic Dress-Up Review

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(More customer reviews)Now, if you're going to create a cool toy like this, why wouldn't you provide a lid on the box so people can store it properly?
My 2-year-old daughter loves this set-- so much that I bought another one, too. The dolls are colorful and fun for her, and she pulls this out to play with it almost every day.
The lack of a lid is a real problem, because the pieces are all over my house since there is no good way to store it, and the small pieces are a secondary problem. My daughter doesn't stick them in her mouth, so I'm not very concerned about choking, but it's just very easy to lose the little pieces.
I see no reason why this couldn't have been designed with two shoes on one longer block, for example, or with shoes sticking out from under the skirt, so there wouldn't be so many little pieces. Especially because then the company could remove the warning that it's not for kids under 3, when it's clear from the reviewers here that 2-year-olds are using these dolls plenty.

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Abby and Emma love to play dress-up and exchange mix and match outfits. These two wooden, magnetic friends come with stands and hundreds of dress-up options for hours of fun!

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Melissa and Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Got the chief set for my grandson for Christmas. It is good quality and is fun to use. I was going to sew one for him but this was about the same in cost by time I got done. Would recommend.

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With a machine-washable chef jacket and hat, get ready for some yummy treats when your little chef is in the kitchen. This set is complete with a set of measuring spoons, two wooden utensils, an oven mitt, and a name tag for personalizing.

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