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Melissa and Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks
List price: $59.99 Sale price: $37.39 You save: $22.6 (38%)
Amazon Maximum Age: com.amazon.webservices.DecimalWithUnits Amazon Minimum Age: com.amazon.webservices.DecimalWithUnits Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Toy Brand: Melissa & Doug EAN: 0000772005036 Feature(s): 60-piece standard unit block set allows children to build towers and townsStimulates creativity and hones basic motor skillsFeatures natural look; pieces are easy for little fingers to graspExcellent tool for teaching math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relationsIncludes 60 solid-wood pieces and wooden storage box Autographed: False Memorabilia: False Item Dimensions: Height 17.9"Width 15"Length 8.4"Weight 21.65 lbs. Label: Melissa and Doug List Price: $59.99 Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug Manufacturer Maximum Age: 1188months Manufacturer MinimumAge: 36months Model: 503 MPN: 503 Number Of Items: 1 Package Dimensions: Height: 5.4" Width: 12.1" Length: 5.4" Weight: 18.8 lbs. Product Group: Toy Publisher: Melissa and Doug Release Date: 2006-06-12 Studio: Melissa and Doug UPC: 814729007246
Editorial Reviews 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 Product Description: Children can let their imaginations run wild as they build towers and towns with this 60-piece standard unit block set. The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks have a classic look and are easy for little fingers to grasp. Ideal for ages three to five, this block set stimulates children for hours as they engage in imaginative play. Naturally Finished for a Classic Look Wooden blocks have been around for centuries and make an excellent tool to teach basic math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations. It is no surprise that blocks are found in almost every pre-school and kindergarten classroom. Youngsters become the architect of their own world as they fit pieces together to form their vision. This open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills. Each set features a large variety shapes and sizes including arches, columns, squares, rectangles, triangles, cylinders, and circles, as well as basic, half, and double unit blocks. This block set is crafted to the standard unit block size (1-1/2-by-2-by-5-inches) and constructed from Rubberwood, a resilient hardwood. The blocks are big, chunky, and easy for kids to grasp and build with. Smoothly sanded surfaces tantalize fingertips and create a handsome natural aesthetic. Best of all, when the child finishes constructing their masterpiece, all the pieces store neatly into a wooden storage box. There is no limit to the types of fortresses the child can build with these blocks. This deluxe set even contains pillars, buttresses, gothic circles, and half-circles for advanced architecture. As an added bonus, the storage box doubles as a building platform. Children and parents have fun as they complete projects together. Parents can purchase another set and add to the amusement. An essential for any child's toy box, these blocks are sturdy, durable, and beautiful enough to put on display. The box measures 15-by-12-1/2-by-15-1/4 inches. What's in the Box 60 solid wood pieces and wooden storage box. 
The open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills. | 
The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks come contains gothic circles, half-circles, buttresses, and pillars. |
Customer Reviews Average rating - 5.0
Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-06 Content: These blocks are fantastic. My 2 year-old son had been given a different set of wooden blocks for his birthday, but the blocks were so tiny they were practically useless. They were much too small for him to try to build with.
I had been wanting to get a set of old-school wooden blocks like these for my son for a long time, but had a hard time finding them. I remembered playing with similar blocks in elementary school and having a great time with them. And Mister Rogers often plays with classic blocks like these on his show.
I was delighted to find these blocks on Amazon. Got them on sale for $29.99 with free Super Saver shipping. A fantastic deal! These blocks are the standard, large wooden blocks. My son plays with these almost daily, which is a much better track record than most of his other toys. I know he will continue to get a lot of use from these, and when he's older I think we'll buy the architectural set (also by Melissa and Doug) to allow him greater flexibility in building. I really like Melissa and Doug toys, and these blocks were a great deal! (Make sure to watch for free shipping. The blocks are heavy, so shipping can be expensive otherwise.) Summary: Just what we were looking for! Big Blocks!
Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-06 Content: Loved the blocks. Our 4 year old and 1 year old love them all the same. We were a bit worried about the blocks due to some of the reviews and their comments about the wood filler so we only ordered one set. After it arrived we inspected the blocks and were happy to discover they had no filler and very durable. With the free shipping and quality it was a great investment! Summary: Great Blocks!
Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-06 Content: These blocks provided great "floor time" for grandfather and grandson. Granddad built and the 18 mo. old grandson knocked them over with a "blam". The blocks were smooth, heavy enough to be stacked, and varied enough to make many architectural combinations possible. The 18 mo. old spent great amounts of time stacking and restacking (and "blamming")the blocks. The storage box was also a great learning tool as our grandson tried many arrangements to get the blocks stored after playtime. Summary: Oldie but goldie
Rating - 5 Date: 2009-01-06 Content: I bought this for my almost-4-year-old for Christmas. Both he and his dad enjoy playing with the blocks, and they are good and heavy. Amazon.com had the best price by far, with free shipping! Summary: Good toy
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-12-31 Content: I purchased these blocks along with the Melissa and Doug architectural blocks for my 3-year-old son for Christmas 2008. He builds "roads" with these blocks and makes ramps by putting the storage box upside down and using the wedge blocks. The storage box upside down also works as a great building platform. The quality of these blocks meets my expectations. They are sanded very smooth and are durable for years and years of play. When my children are done playing with these, I am hoping to store them away for my grandchildren some day to also play with them. Summary: Good Quality Blocks
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