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Meccano - build, enjoy, learn and teach

Advantages: Hours of fun whatever your age
Disadvantages: sets can be quite pricey

Could I have bought a better present, in short the answer has to be NO! I bought a massive tub which says that you can make 18 models out of thh contents so I tought that my two eldest children would be ale to share it. When they do get to play with it when Daddy isn't they have great fun building with it. It has encouraged my five year old to help my 3 year old more and teach him how to put the pieces together. The box comes with extras like stickers ...

sewbizzie 29.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Meccano

689 bricks in this red box

Advantages: Good box of bricks
Disadvantages: none

This town set of Lego comes in a red plastic storage box. This is very useful as otherwise Lego tends to get everywhere, no excuse for not tidying the Lego away then. This box of Lego can be bought direct from the Lego shop online http://shop.lego.com and in many other department and toy shops RRP £24.49. This Lego town collection is suitable for children over 4. Not suitable for under threes or those who are still mouthing as the small pieces ...
...a very good selection of Lego bricks as a starter selection for either home or nursery. You could add some individual Lego vehicles or people to complement it. This collection of bricks should last for years and years many, many play hours. If they get dirty just wash in hot soapy water. Lego bricks are a fantastic construction toys. Excellent for helping your child develop his/her construction and fine motor skills. They can be used to help language ...

mumsymary 20.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lego Ultimate Town Building Set - Brick Bucket

Duplo men here to help on the highway

Advantages: Good toy
Disadvantages: None

...2 and 4 a Duplo Lego toy they will get played with and a 5, 6 or 7 year old will still be happy to play with Duplo. This highway help breakdown set will please many little boys and a few girls too. Included in this set is a yellow breakdown tow truck. The truck has “flashing” warning lights on top and a tow hook There is seating for the 2 repair men in the truck cab.. Two male mini figures come with this set one has reddish brown hair and blue yes. ...
...twice the size of a Lego brick but they are compatible. I think this breakdown repair set is good, Duplo is a good product it is well made lasts for ages washes well. I personally have Duplo that has lasted my daughter and her children too it must be 30 + years old. Duplo is one of if not the best cojoining bricks for 2-5 year olds. This set can be bought in many places that sell toys it is available from Amazon for £34.00 ...

mumsymary 04.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lego Duplo 4964: Highway Help

The Lego People are off on their Holidays!

Advantages: cute, fun to build and play with
Disadvantages: smaller than you would think

...lucky enough to get this lego set for her birthday from Granny. She has just turned 6 and is a bit of a lego fan already, this set is part of the "City" range. As you can see from the photo it is a cute item with 2 people and a number of play elements - a bbq with a fish - strange but sweet, a surfboard and also the ability to be opened up so that your little people can go to sleep or sit down on one of the three little seats. The first thing to ...
...can be downloaded from the lego site these days). You build the chassis first and then the top, which is a good idea as it makes hunting for pieces less of an ordeal if you don't mix up the bags, and also you don't have to build the whole thing at once. The age range from lego is 5-12; I think a 5 year old could manage with help, I'm not sure that the 12 year olds I know would really be interested in this, it does seem aimed at a younger market being ...

azana 04.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lego City 7639: Camper

AQ bucket of Duplo creative fun

Advantages: good assortment of bricks
Disadvantages: none

...I investigated this Lego Duplo Creative Bucket (5538) and it was £17.99p at “Toys are us” a bit more expensive than I wanted to pay for my nieces baby. At http://shop.lego.com its £17.59 However this bucket of bricks looks really good. The Duplo bricks come in a sturdy plastic deep squared tub it has a lid with 4 large Duplo studs and the sides have info about the bricks stuck on. These tubs are really good for storage much better than card boxes. ...
...bricks are made by the Lego they are twice the size of Lego bricks and will fit together. When your child as at that transition stage between the two bricks, this is ideal. Duplo bricks are really too big to swallow and are safe for that toddler who mouths everything. They are so easy to wash and disinfect if necessary use just hot soapy water or something stronger but safe if there is a germ going around the nursery. This Duplo creative bucket ...

mumsymary 03.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lego Duplo Creative Bucket 5538