Table Top Building Blocks

This 90 piece hardwood building block set will allow children to create Gothic, Roman, and Baroque style buildings. Limited only by the imagination, you can create your own landmarks using unique shapes or build designs that are included. Stores nicely... Read More

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Overall Rating: Star Full

( 4 reviews )

Posted: Aug 27 2008

We bought these blocks for our two year old daughter. We liked the different shapes and thought it would be a great addition to her Melissa and Doug 60 piece block set she already had and loved so much. http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-60-Piece-Standard-Blocks/dp/B00008W72D/ref=pd_sim_t_1 We were a bit disappointed when we got the blocks though; they are little in comparison to the Melissa and Doug blocks (see attached photos). We also had the same problem with our case as the other reviews; the red hinges that keep the lid on pop off very easily and we have already lost one. Overall the blocks seem to be good construction, solid wood, smooth surfaces; we found one block that was a bit rough but not enough to cause splinters or anything. On a whole, we aren't unsatisfied with the blocks; we just felt that the price was a bit high for what you get, especially since the Melissa and Doug set was on $30.00. Our daughter doesn't seem to mind the size difference though; blocks are blocks and she enjoys playing with both sets and that's what really matters. I just wanted to leave a review so that others wouldn't be surprised by the size of the blocks when they received their set.
( 4 of 4 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 5 2007

we bought these for our daughter's 2nd bday, she loves them even more now that she's almost 3. Good quality blocks, good value (I did a lot of research first) and a nice bin to keep them in.
( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jan 22 2007

I bought these blocks for my 2 year old daughter. She loves to build with these, as well as our 4, 7, 11 and 13 year old children. Our whole family has enjoyed the fun shapes. I was concerned that the wood would not be smooth, but have found the blocks to be terrific! I like having a carry-case for them so they store neatly - although beware that the handles broke easily on the plastic lid. Even so, next time I will buy more than one set to expand our building options.