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Fundex Bulls Eye Washers

March 18th, 2010

Fundex Bulls Eye Washers




This game is similar to horseshoes but much more fun. Players heave washers at a solid wood box and score three points for hitting the center bulls eye cup and one point for landing in the box. The first player or team to reach 21 wins. Boxes hook together for easy portability. Includes two wooden boxes and eight washers.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Fun Game, Poorly Assembled
Washers is a really fun game. Unfortunately this product is poorly built. The very first time we played a game with it, one of the plastic tubes broke off after being hit by a washer. (They’re supposed to get hit by washers- but they’re supposed to say in place!) Also, after playing that first game, one of the two latches holding the box together wouldn’t shut.

If you’re a handy person, these are not difficult things to fix (so far), but I’m wishing I had bought a better-made version by a different manufacturer.

5 Stars Super fun game!
If you’re a fan of horseshoes, you’ll love this washers game! It’s the same basic concept only instead of tossing heavy horseshoes, you’re throwing washers! It’s great for kids too!

The only problem I found with the game was that the box is made of a relatively soft wood that dings very easily. After a while, the box looks pretty beat up from the washers banging on it. No harm in it though because it doesn’t affect gameplay.

Great game to have on hand for outdoor use. I have a small backyard so there aren’t many games that can be played when I have people over but this works out perfect. Everyone always has a blast when I take it out.

5 Stars The Family Game!
This is a game I learned about through a friend and fell in love with it immediately. This is truly a great family game that everyone can enjoy. It teaches strategy, hand / eye coordination, teamwork, etc… Plus it is fun! Easily transportable, compact, and has brightly colored pieces to find if you miss the boards. The best part, if you lose a washer, just run down to the local harware store and buy one! A must for every picnic or get together.

4 Stars Washer Horseshoes
I have seen many of these washer pitching games in use that are hand made. But I really liked the professional clean look of this game and the fact that it closed up into a box so conveniently. I used this game at several events recently and it was a big hit with many of my guests. This is a quality game that is lots of fun and can be taken anywhere.

5 Stars Great Game
This is a great game. We bought this for Memorial Day picnic. Everyone could play. Unlike horseshoes, the women all loved the game. It’s easy to transport. There’s nothing to not like about this game. The coated washers are easy to find in the grass.. We loved it.

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Melissa and Doug Under the Sea Jigsaw 24 pc

March 8th, 2010

Melissa and Doug Under the Sea Jigsaw 24 pc




This playful puzzle features bright, graphic illustrations of colorful ocean characters. Made from solid-wood pieces that easily interlock and fit into a convenient wood tray. A wonderful first jigsaw puzzle. 24 pieces. 15.5″ by 11.75″ Ages 3+

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A Must for 2-1/2 Year Old
Perfect for a 2-1/2 year old boy who likes challenges. Melissa and Doug puzzles are very durable and of good quality. He started with the 12-piece puzzles and has a 48-piece waiting for him. It won’t be long before he’ll be ready.

5 Stars love love
i am such a puzzle fanatic so i was trying to get my 3year old into puzzle

and this was a great start its a great wooden jigsaw from melissa and doug i love love their products

4 Stars Good for a child 3+
Fun, durable puzzle. The pieces are a little hard to fit together for a child under three.

4 Stars wood puzzle
Fast shipping and durable as described but this puzzle was a tad bit bowed. Still works and the kids enjoy it.

5 Stars My kid loves it
I bought this puzzle for Christmas for my toddler. He loves it and also his big brother that is 4 years old, although it is already easy for him.

The product is made of solid wood and hand crafted.

Regards

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Melissa and Doug Playful Pets Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

March 1st, 2010

Melissa and Doug Playful Pets Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle




This playful puzzle features bright, graphic designs with oh-so-cute animal characters. Made from solid-wood pieces that easily interlock and fit into a convenient wood tray. A wonderful first jigsaw puzzle. 12 pieces. 11″ by 8.5″ Ages 3+

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Durable and fun
My daughter got this puzzle when she just turned a year old and she has used and abused it… but you would never know it. Melissa & Doug products really hold up and stand the test of toddlers. Yes they are more expensive than some others, but who cares? THEY LAST. I will be able to keep their products around for my next several children. My daughter has since mastered this puzzle so we are moving up to the 24 and 48 piece Melissa & Doug puzzles, but I know they will hold up as well.

5 Stars Pleased and Delighted
This is a marvelous puzzle for a toddler. I was amazed at the sturdiness of the puzzle pieces when it arrived. The pieces can withstand a lot of handling. The size of each piece makes it very easy for a toddler to find. The colors and artistry is eye-catching. This is a quality item and I would definitely recommend it.

5 Stars Grandma
As with all Melissa & Doug products I have purchased. The puzzles are great. I have very physical grandchildren yet these wooden puzzles hold up amazingly well. As with the cardboard puzzles the face of the puzzle tends to pull up from use & kids putting them in their mouths. These puzzles can hold up to the challenge. They are extremely durable, I have purchased three more of the Melissa & Doug puzzles. You won’t be disappointed.

5 Stars Great Puzzle
This is a great wooden puzzle for a small child. My daughter is three and can complete by herself. Good sturdy pieces and a cute design.

5 Stars Beautiful Piece
This puzzle made the little angel in my life squeal with delight! She was so excited! I was pleased with the quality and attractiveness of the puzzle. It is so cute!

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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden 48 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Pirates

February 25th, 2010

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden 48 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Pirates




This playful puzzle features bright, graphic designs with pirate and sea characters. Made from solid-wood pieces that easily interlock and fit into a convenient wood tray. A wonderful first jigsaw puzzle. 48 pieces. 15.5″ by 11.75″ Ages 4+

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love Melissa & Doug
We love Melissa and Doug puzzles. They are sturdy and last longer than other puzzles. I wish there was a picture for my son to go off of but he seems to be doing OK without it. Love the cute pirate theme!

5 Stars Great Puzzles
I love the wooden puzzles for my Grandson. He gets them together right away and does them over and over. Wonderful.

5 Stars Excellent puzzle
When i opened the box and saw this puzzle, i was so impressed with the quality and durability. The colors are vivid. the pieces are not tiny and thin, they are a good size and very thick, can take abuse. My step-grandson loved it. The best part, he can’t destroy it, he is very hard on his toys, but this will hold up. I would buy Melissa and Doug products again and i would recommend this product to anyone. Excellent puzzle and great price.

5 Stars beautifully engaging puzzle
I recently started purchasing puzzles for my 3 year old and found it difficult to find out that was both visually captivating and durable. My 3 year old daughter was drawn to puzzles that had the everyday cartoon characters and found great entertainment in putting them together. As soon as she saw this puzzle she was drawn in by the beautiful picture it displayed. The colors were vibrant and appealing to the eye. The only issue I had with it was that due to the fact that is was brand new it was difficult to take the puzzle pieces apart as they are wooden. Once you have unassembled it and used it frequently the pieces get easier to put together. The fact that it has a wooden frame to help hold the puzzle in place was a big plus for my daughter. I purchased quite a few of the Doug and Melissa puzzles and she was captured by the unconventional illustrations which she was not used to.

4 Stars Worth the money
This puzzle is well made and the graphics are just brilliant. My 3 year old grandson enjoyed the picture but did need assisstance to assemble.

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Melissa and Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 Piece

February 21st, 2010

Melissa and Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 Piece




This playful puzzle features bright, graphic illustrations of colorful safari characters. Made from solid-wood pieces that easily interlock and fit into a convenient wood tray. A wonderful first jigsaw puzzle. 24 pieces. 15.5″ by 11.75″ Ages 3+

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars wood piece brake easy
the wood has broken around the puzzle and some of the puzzle have brooken and the picture is coming off them as well

3 Stars Pricey & Flimsy Puzzle
I was disappointed in this puzzle. It didn’t seem to be up to Melissa & Doug’s usual high standards. The puzzle pieces were flimsier than I thought they would be, hard to separate and hard to push down into place. However, the artwork is beautiful and I think my 3 yr old will enjoy it in the near future.

4 Stars Great puzzle with minor quality flaws
I really think that M&D do a great job with puzzles for kids. The colors and graphics are pretty and my 2 1/2 year old son loves it. He opened yesterday and spent at least 2 hours playing with it. He even took it to his room because he didn’t want to stop playing and this morning he was ready to take it to school. I just have a minor observation about the low quality of the laminate in some of the pieces. When he tries to pull some of pieces, the laminate starts peeling. I just hope the they don’t come fully apart. He seems to have a blast so I want to order a second one….

3 Stars Beautiful but not durable
We bought this puzzle as a Christmas present for our two year old. The problem with this puzzle was evident as soon as we got it out of the package. While the back of the puzzle is wooden (like other M&D puzzles), the picture was printed on paper and adhered to the wood before the pieces were cut. When we disassembled the puzzle for the first time, we didn’t notice that the puzzle pieces didn’t get gut all the way through the paper, so when we separated the pieces the paper got torn, taking some of the design with it. We were very disappointed, especially considering the quality of product we’ve grown accustomed to receiving when purchasing M&D products. Our son still likes it and plays with it fairly often.

5 Stars Solid, Pretty, Educational puzzle
I got this puzzle for my 3 yr old last week after getting frustrated with a different puzzle from a different brand that was flimsy. This puzzle is nicely made from thick wood. The pieces still stay together unlike the cheaper brands with which we have played. The colors are attractive for a toddler, pretty for an adult, and the puzzle is great for reviewing the names of animals with a toddler.

I plan on ordering similar puzzles from Melissa and Doug in the future.

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