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Melissa & Doug Jumbo Extra-Thick Cardboard Building Blocks - 40 Blocks in 3 Sizes, Cardboard Pretend Brick For Building
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- DURABLE JUMBO CARDBOARD BLOCKS: The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks includes 40 blocks in three sizes. The blocks are made of premium, extra-thick red cardboard blocks that hold up to 150 pounds.
- BRIGHT AND COLORFUL GRAPHICS: Our jumbo blocks for kids are lightweight and easy for children to stack. They’re designed with bright and colorful graphics that spark creativity.
- EASY TO ASSEMBLE: The Melissa & Doug giant blocks include a step-by-step instruction set for easy fold-together assembly. They also feature a wipe-clean surface for simple clean-up. This product ships in its own special e-commerce packaging intended to reduce waste.
- GIFT FOR AGES 2 TO 5: These cardboard blocks are a great gift for kids ages 2 to 5. Add the Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks to round out the pretend play building experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun.
- “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 12.6 x 6.1 x 18.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.75 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B07RT71Z8P |
Item model number | 96105 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 24 months - 5 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,592 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #21 in Toy Stacking Block Sets |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Release date | July 1, 2019 |
Department | girls |
Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
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Product Description
Young construction workers and architects will spend hours with these lightweight yet durable cardboard building blocks. This 40-piece set features three sizes of “bricks” for constructive imaginative play. Made of premium, extra-thick cardboard for strength, they are easy to assemble and feature a wipe-clean surface. The red blocks hold up to 150 pounds!
Our building blocks are lightweight and easy for children to stack. They’re designed with bright and colorful graphics that spark creativity. The Melissa & Doug giant blocks include a step-by-step instruction set for easy fold-together assembly. They also feature a wipe-clean surface for simple clean-up. The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks are a great gift for kids ages 2 to 5. Add the Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks to round out the pretend play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun. This product ships in its own special e-commerce packaging intended to reduce waste.
For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!
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Countless Ways to Play
From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!
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Lightweight, Durable BlocksIncludes forty blocks in three sizes, made of premium, extra-thick red cardboard blocks that hold up to 150 pounds. |
Bright and Colorful GraphicsOur jumbo blocks for kids are designed with bright and colorful graphics that spark creativity. |
Easy Assembly and Clean-UpIncludes a step-by-step instruction set for easy fold-together assembly. The blocks also feature a wipe-clean surface for simple clean-up. |
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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations. |
We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030. |
100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play. |
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Customers like the durability, quality and value of the toy building blocks. For example, they mention that it holds together well, is made of sturdy cardboard and will last for years. That said, they appreciate the value, and creativity. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, size, and thickness.
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Customers like the durability of the toy building blocks. They mention that they are durable enough for what purpose they serve, held together well, and will last for years. Some say that the red bricks build more stable structures and are easier to clean. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of these blocks.
"...They are built sturdy and easy to fold. Best toy I have bought in a long time." Read more
"...The blocks held up really well for all they went through!Once we got settled in to our new place, I bought another set...." Read more
"...The blocks are sturdy, and they provide endless fun, from the most primitive structure to a complicated tower...." Read more
"...She LOVES them! They are very sturdy and will last for years. They do take some time to assemble but very worth it." Read more
Customers like the toy building blocks. They mention it's a classic for kids, and a great gift. The blocks are easy to put together, and durable. They say the blocks enable children to be creative in their playtime. Customers also say the large Lego pieces are good for younger kids.
"...I wasn't willing to get rid of them completely! They offer too much endless fun and creative play...." Read more
"...The blocks are sturdy, and they provide endless fun, from the most primitive structure to a complicated tower...." Read more
"These blocks are great for toddlers, easy to fool together, and quite durable...." Read more
"I had these when I was a kid, and they were one of the best toys of my childhood. Now I get to give them to my grandkids...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy building blocks. They mention that they are super nice, cool, cute, and easy to assemble. Some mention that the blocks are amazing, classic, and creative.
"...They are built sturdy and easy to fold. Best toy I have bought in a long time." Read more
"Every kid should have a set of these. They are a classic. My mom bought these for my kids and now I bought this set for our grandson...." Read more
"...Super nice and light weight, easy to wipe off if needed also!!" Read more
"These blocks are great. They seem durable enough to bring into my preK classroom. Good quality. I would purchase again." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the toy building blocks. They say it's worth every penny.
"...is making things crash to the ground with no damage done is alone worth the price." Read more
"...They do take some time to assemble but very worth it." Read more
"...You name it! These are worth every penny. I almost feel bad for buying them on sale!! Definitely the longest lasting toy...." Read more
"...A movie and a glass of wine helps.5. These are SO worth it. Hours of creative fun for kids...." Read more
Customers find the toy building blocks to be great for building and fine motor skills. They also say the large Lego pieces are good for younger kids.
"...They offer too much endless fun and creative play...." Read more
"...One great thing about them is their flexibility. You can play with them in endless ways...." Read more
"Love the price for both of these together! Great for building and fine motor skills." Read more
"Easy to assemble. As pictured. Plenty of blocks to build and play with." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy building blocks. Some mention that it's not hard at all to put together, just repetitive. However, others say that it is super hard to put it together, impossible, and there are no instructions on how to assemble the boxes. They also mention that the bricks are too small and take too many to build anything, and the finish is so slippery that they just topple over.
"These were not bad to put together at all...." Read more
"...They are very sturdy and will last for years. They do take some time to assemble but very worth it." Read more
"These blocks are great for toddlers, easy to fool together, and quite durable...." Read more
"Very strong and easy to put together" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the toy building blocks. Some mention that they don't take up as much room as they anticipated, they're large so kids can build big things quickly and easily, and they fit perfectly in a Sterilite 110 quart Clear View. However, others say that they take up a good bit of space, look messy, and the smaller ones aren't much use.
"These are fun blocks for older toddlers. The smaller ones aren’t much use. My younger grandson seemed to chew on the smaller ones...." Read more
"...Storage tip: these fit perfectly in a Sterilite 110 quart Clear View Storage Bin with Latch." Read more
"...The yellow bricks are too small and take too many to build anything." Read more
"...They don't take up as much room as I anticipated. One set of 20 fits in a cloth tote bag 10" x 13" x 15" tall...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the thickness of the toy building blocks. Some mention it's nice to have cardboard, easy to knock down, and sturdy, while others say it'd be better if the cardboard was thicker.
"...It’s nice to have cardboard as well. In case they build something tall and it falls, no one gets hurt." Read more
"...These are made with a super thin card board and my son (who is no where near the size I was at 4-5) has already crushed parts of some of the blocks...." Read more
"...Too 'easy' to knock down**These boxes are laminated so they can be wiped down, which is great!!..." Read more
"...These are nothing like those. Super thin cardboard. If you aren't careful you could tear them while building them...." Read more
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This was our second set of these blocks. The first set we had for three years and they were still going strong and were my son's most played with toy. He and his friends made mini golf courses out of them, towers, and fort walls. They even used them as cannons or something in a favorite game where they threw them at each other. Repeatedly. We had to make an out of state move and because these take up so much room, I wanted to leave them behind and get a new set in our new place. I wasn't willing to get rid of them completely! They offer too much endless fun and creative play. Somehow, one block from the old set ended up in a box and moved with us, so I took a couple of photos to show what it looked like after years of HEAVY use. In the photos, the old block is on the right (logo and phone number printed on it) and the new block is on the left. The blocks held up really well for all they went through!
Once we got settled in to our new place, I bought another set. My kiddos enjoy them. My son builds towers all the time for my 1 year old to knock down. When she gets a little older, I'll use them combined with pool noodles to make obstacle courses.
These are one of my favorite purchases I've ever bought for my son!
Storage tip: these fit perfectly in a Sterilite 110 quart Clear View Storage Bin with Latch.
This was our second set of these blocks. The first set we had for three years and they were still going strong and were my son's most played with toy. He and his friends made mini golf courses out of them, towers, and fort walls. They even used them as cannons or something in a favorite game where they threw them at each other. Repeatedly. We had to make an out of state move and because these take up so much room, I wanted to leave them behind and get a new set in our new place. I wasn't willing to get rid of them completely! They offer too much endless fun and creative play. Somehow, one block from the old set ended up in a box and moved with us, so I took a couple of photos to show what it looked like after years of HEAVY use. In the photos, the old block is on the right (logo and phone number printed on it) and the new block is on the left. The blocks held up really well for all they went through!
Once we got settled in to our new place, I bought another set. My kiddos enjoy them. My son builds towers all the time for my 1 year old to knock down. When she gets a little older, I'll use them combined with pool noodles to make obstacle courses.
These are one of my favorite purchases I've ever bought for my son!
Storage tip: these fit perfectly in a Sterilite 110 quart Clear View Storage Bin with Latch.
CONS:
***Sharp corners and edges!!***
This is my main reason for returning them. First day we played with these blocks my 2yo ended up with 2 cuts VERY close to her eye from falling blocks, and a cut on the bottom for her foot after slipping off a block she was balancing on. Seemed like EVERY TIME she played with these she'd end up with a bruise or a cut. She never misused them or played recklessly with them, she'd simply stack them up & knock them down or line up & walk across the red ones. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews mentioning injuries, maybe my 2yo just needs tougher skin??
Either way, I think it ought be mentioned! (Especially since they are marketed for 2-5yo who have notably delicate skin!).
**Price**
Although I thought the price was fair, my husband disagreed. (He's wrong though, so nevermind him!)
**Durability**
Although I think these are durable enough for what purpose they serve; the description embellished a bit on HOW durable.. The red block buckled under my nephew's weight, he weighs ~80lbs. (Claims in product description that red blocks can withstand 150lbs).
**Assembly**
I actually had a lot of fun figuring out & folding these. My husband and I even had a race to see who could fold boxes faster (I destroyed him!) That aside, my husband was griping about the task before we had made a game of it.. so I get that people loathe these boxes after they've spent an hour folding them.
**Too 'easy' to knock down**
These boxes are laminated so they can be wiped down, which is great!! BUT it also makes the blocks SO slick that if you lightly bump into your structure or sneeze too hard it might cause the whole thing to collapse!
[Pro-tip for anyone who 'got time for that']
After returning these, I got to thinking.. if you added some small dots of hot glue to the sides of the blocks it would make them less slick; hence, more build-able. And if you put hot glue along the seams and corners of the boxes it might also make them a little safer.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023