Melissa and Doug 40 pc Basic Cardboard Blocks | 
| Brand: Melissa & Doug
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $17.49
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 730
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 5 years
Size: Jumbo
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 12.6 x 19.1
8 large red blocks measure 12-in x 6-in x 3-in
8 medium blue blocksmeasure 6-in x 6-in x 3-in
24 small yellow blcoks measure 6-in x 3-in x 3-in
Assembly required.
MPN: 2784
Model: 2784
UPC: 000772027847
EAN: 0000772027847
ASIN: B000A12YBW
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sturdy cardboard | | • | 40 pieces | | • | Endless building combinations | | • | Recommended Age Range 2 Years and up |
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Product Description
The Big Bad Wolf has nothing on these sturdy cardboard blocks. They're easy to assemble, and they're lightweight so even the youngest builders can construct their dream home. Bright colors mean endless combinations. Blocks come in several different sizes. Includes 40 blocks.
Amazon.com Product Description
 | | These sturdy blocks can be stacked high for endless combinations. | This 40-piece set takes the blah out of blocks, especially for kids who create best with lots of pieces, lots of color, and lots of space. A staple item in many preschools, this set can spark endless imaginative play as children build large, life-size structures. Kids will find plenty of ways to construct forts, bridges, walls, chairs, and more with the easy to assemble pieces. Three different size blocks offer a strong building foundation as well as a starting point for kids to conceptualize math (one large red block is the same size as two medium blue blocks or four small yellow blocks, adding blocks, counting blocks, etc.). The blocks also help develop large motor skills and teamwork. Made from heavy grade cardboard, these blocks are lightweight enough for small architects to lift and connect, but strong enough to support those same builders standing or sitting on them. Kids with a knack for construction and creative play will be enraptured by these bright red, yellow, and blue blocks for hours. The 40-piece set is made up of eight large red blocks (12" x 6" x 3"), eight medium blue blocks (6" x 6" x 3"), and 24 small yellow blocks (6" x 3" x 3").
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
Great for creative play November 9, 2006
Deborah Lockridge (Birmingham, AL USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this for my daughter's fourth birthday because I remembered similar big red blocks from my own kindergarten years. It has been her favorite present. She has built towers, beds for her stuffed animals, hurdles, set up a restaurant table and chairs for her dolls, and more. It's a classic toy, great for creative play.
I do wish it had more of the big red blocks; the vast majority are the small yellow ones. And you do have to assemble the blocks, which is not too difficult if you have two people to do it. It really takes more than two hands.
Excellent toy to let your little one use their imagination January 10, 2007
B. Crawford
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
My son had these same blocks when he was little and they never wore out, I was amazed that these same blocks were still available for purchase. My son who is 30 was even excited when they came in the mail. These blocks are the most incredibly strong toy to be made out of cardboard that it is unbelievable! I would definitely recommend these blocks for your little one, my son played with his for 10 years and they never broke and to tell you the truth at 30 i think he may still be playing with them!
I love these blocks. February 14, 2007
JHW
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The best toys are open-ended, to let kids use their imaginations when they play with them, and these blocks are just the ticket. I had these blocks as a child, my daughter had a set when she was little, I use them in the classrooms at my child development center, and now my nephew is enjoying his set. There are enough in the set to let kids build really big structures - a fort large enough to hide in, a very tall wall, etc. If you can only get a kid one gift, this is a great one to choose.
Melissa and Doug 40 pc Basic Cardboard Blocks January 18, 2007
Dona (Destrehan, LA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased these blocks for my one year-old grandchild, whom I watch everyday during the week. He LOVED them! Actually, all of my grandkids from ages 1 through 8 had a blast playing with these blocks when they came over for Christmas. I ordered the 12-piece set of jumbo blocks to supplement the 40 piece basic set. I highly recommend getting both sets so that your kids have enough pieces in all sizes.
Great Product January 4, 2007
Sharon R. Cocke (Atlanta, GA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this for my son's preschool class. The children play with these all the time. It was a great find.
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