Color Wonder Activity Tote

by Binney & Smith

Product Features

• Mess-Free Colors only on Color Wonder Paper
• The ultimate in portability
• Ability to use Color Wonder anytime and anywhere

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004UE4G
• Item model number: 75-2144
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,977 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

Sometimes the creative impulse can't be restrained, as evidenced by the countless juvenile masterpieces created on living room walls. The Crayola Color Wonder Marker and Activity Tote will let the parents of little Picassos and O'Keefes breathe a little easier, knowing that the eight markers will only color on the special paper provided by Crayola. The 36-page activity book that comes inside the tough green 11-by-14-inch mesh carrying case has plenty of undersea coloring pictures and puzzles to keep kids happy, and plenty more is available. The markers really are amazing--they don't leave marks anywhere but on the unique paper, and they don't smell as toxic as other markers. --Rob Lightner

From the Manufacturer

Crayola Marker & Activity Tote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carry Crayola with ervywhere you go., September 23, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Color Wonder Activity Tote (Toy)

In the Mess Free Color Wonder Activity and Tote package you have a great product for allowing children to blend imagination with mystery. Since the coloring book is blank until the child runs the color marker over the picture.

Everything comes in a sturdy mesh bag, which can be used as a lap desk if you are traveling. Although the lap desk is nice it is tailored more for the advanced children. Also the mesh bag has no enclosed sides so make sure the books fit into the pouch before putting the items away.

The variety of pictures include in the book is great, but the ink markers only show color when they move within the lines. This is great but for those learning to color for the first time this may not be the best way to learn.

One of the best things about this package is the fact that it is small and easy to put away which should make parent very happy. Also unlike other color markers there is virtually no odor from the makers, a very nice plus. Overall with minor improvements this product becomes a 4 star winner.

35 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great concept, but we'll probably stick with crayons!, October 2, 2001

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Bookworm in WI (SE Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Color Wonder Activity Tote (Toy)

We bought this for my 2 year old daughter because she had a real interest in coloring. We have lots of coloring books and WASHABLE crayons, and we tried washable markers--they do clean up pretty well. I was attracted to the concept of color only where you want it, but really, anything my 2 year old creates, whether inside the lines or not, is art! I can see how this could be a confidence booster as she gets a little older, though. I also liked the portability and organizational side of the tote--I'm a tote bag and organization fiend! The book inside can be replaced with a new one, and there are "blank" notepads available, too which would be a bit more creative.

Despite all its attributes, we'll probably stick with washable crayons for awhile for the following reasons--
easier to get off of wood, or anything!
lots more coloring books and paper available--and a LOT CHEAPER!
while not as potent as permanent markers, these DO have a strong chemical smell--at least to us--and shouldn't be used in a small, confined space (judge for yourself)

I'm sure we'll use this item enough to justify buying it--trips to Grandma's or whatever. We just probably won't run out and buy a refill right away when the enclosed book is used up.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice idea, but there are a few drawbacks., June 13, 2001

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"dahowler" (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Color Wonder Activity Tote (Toy)

I love the idea of no-mess markers. Especially with my daughter and her love of drawing on all surfaces available. However there a couple of drawbacks to this product. The coloring book limits you to drawing only the items in the book, and only on certain areas of the page treated to respond to the markers. This tends to inhibit the "free spirit" of a young childs drawing development, although you can argue it makes them draw within the lines. The other issue is the seeming total lack of being able to order(at least online) more coloring books or drawing paper that will work with these markers without buying a whole new kit. I don't know about the rest of you, but my daughter went through that book in about two days. Now I have a bunch of markers and nothing left to use them on.