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Much better than expected!
I ordered the Deluxe Stamp Set as a stocking gift for Christmas and did not have high expectations, since it was relatively inexpensive. I was pleasantly surprised. The whole set is packaged in a sturdy, reusable, wooden crate. The stamps are very high quality, rendering clean, detailed pictures. The ink was also of good quality, and it was completely washable. The stamps were easy to clean after use. My only criticism is of the colored pencils. There weren't enough colors, they did not work well with the stamps, and they were hard to sharpen. We ended up coloring our pictures with magic markers instead. Overall, though, a great product! ... Read more

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Great puzzle/toy
My 2 1/2 year son received this toy from his grandmother. He loves it. He can put it back together himself and is very proud of himself when he does it. The only difficulties we have had is one of the screws came apart and had to be reglued and one of the screws is bent due to a knot in the wood and is difficult to screw in. We have only had the train a few weeks but it is holding up otherwise pretty well to a 2 1/2 and 16 month old. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Among the smartest of the dinosaurs who roamed the earth 65 million years ago, Velociraptors were also deadly predators who hunted in packs to satisfy their carnivorous diet. Made from Baltic birch, the 62 interlocking pieces in this kit require no hardware or glue to assemble. An excellent exercise in shape recognition and spatial reasoning, assembling the puzzle requires patience and careful attention to detail and, possibly, the assistance of an adult. But the rewards are great as you transform a pile of scattered "bones" into an impressive scale replica of a Velociraptor skeleton. Once the puzzle is assembled, you can leave it standing as a display piece, or disassemble it for future use. A wooden "rock hammer" and sandpaper have been included to aid in the assembly process, but you may pick up a few splinters putting this wooden puzzle together if you're not careful. An educational dinosaur booklet and scientific fact file have been included along with assembly instructions and an excavation site map. Measures 21 inches tall by 36 inches long.--Chris Burns ... Read more

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Great Together-time activity!
My 5 year old's grandfather bought this for him and the three of us put it together! He could help identify the major pieces but I had to find the pieces that went together for the most part. He loved tapping on the pieces with the little hammer after I would stick them together to make sure they were together. He keeps it in his room and refuses to take it apart. The only downfall is that the legs easily fall off when it tips over and I have to put it back together. Not a big deal! I plan on getting him the T-rex for Christmas this year!

Amazing and scary
This is a great toy I may take it from my son and put it in my office. It looks vicious, like it's going to walk over and bite at any second. fun to put together and solid as a rock. Cool wood, too. my son won't let it out his room. it took a while to put together but not too long. ... Read more

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Fun party activity
I bought 3 sets (9 puzzles) for my daughter's birthday party, so all the kids got a great take-home memento and it only cost me about $5/child! All it takes is a craft table with markers, glitter, stickers, etc, digital pix of the kids printed on regular paper, and with a bit of help they made great-looking party puzzles. Lots of fun here, and a great "quiet" activity to settle the party down a bit. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Young paleontologists will be thrilled to uncover and reassemble the bones of this ancientstegosaurus--not in the Gobi Desert, but in the comfort of their own homes. The set contains 60 flatbones that are made from lightweight but durable quarter-inch plywood. Each bone piece fits tightly topartner pieces. The plywood is rough and needs to be sanded, but sandpaper is included. Clear instructionsand information about the stegosaurus make building this 17-by-31-inch skeletal model both simple andeducational. The finished piece can be glued and varnished or painted to create a lasting sculpture for achild's room. Younger dinosaur enthusiasts will need adult help. --Lee Strucker ... Read more

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Your first efforts as a paleontologist have been wildly successful. After laboring tirelessly to excavate your find from the site (i.e., opening the box), you have been rewarded with the complete skeletal remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The 51 pieces of this Jurassic puzzle are spread out before you and, with the help of your excavation site map, you carefully begin the process of reconstructing this notorious prehistoric carnivore. Made from Baltic birch, the interlocking pieces in this puzzle kit require no hardware or glue to assemble. An excellent exercise in shape recognition and spatial reasoning, assembling the puzzle requires patience and careful attention to detail and, possibly, the assistance of an adult. But the rewards are great as you transform a pile of scattered "bones" into an impressive model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton. Once the puzzle is assembled, you can leave it standing as a display piece, or disassemble it for future use. A wooden "rock hammer" and sandpaper have been included to aid in the assembly process, but you may pick up a few splinters putting this wooden puzzle together if you're not careful. Educational dinosaur booklet and scientific fact file included. Measures 24 inches tall by 36 inches long.--Chris Burns ... Read more