Customer Reviews

GuideCraft Circus Toy Box

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If this were based on looks alone...i would give it five stars.

But, it's not just about looks on this item.

This item, as adorable as it is...is a complete nightmare to put together. The holes for the screws did not line up...making the piecing together process only the more difficult. In addition, my instructions seemed to be a bit confusing...even leading me through attaching the decorative wheels, which were already attached whent the item arrived.

When I contacted Guidecraft (the company who makes the item) the woman was very condescending and far from helpful...when I explained that I thought I had an older version of instructions that came with mine, she simply said, "I'm just going to believe you, but our product rarely arrives with the decorative wheels on it"...okay...I obviously fell into the "rarely" group.

The hinges are also difficult...because from the picture in the instructions (tip to guidecraft: Label the hinges K1 and K1 to make this easier)it is difficult to tell which one goes which way...which for me resulted in having to redo the hinges as i put them on wrong...but the instructions make this really hard to understand the "right" way to attach and the lack of labeling on the hinges simply lead to even more frustrating. Beware...it's easy to mess up and scratch your beautiful toybox.

I am usually very good about putting things together, and this was an item I simply could not WAIT to get and put together and place in my son's room. However, the frustration I experienced putting this item together simply sucked the fun out of the experience...not to mention the total lack of "service" with their customer service department. However, the store I bought the item from (Sensory Edge) was fantastic, helpful and extremely professional...fast shipping from them as well.

As for guidecraft? Wish I had more options for circus room furniture...because guidecraft's is the cutest I have seen for the price, but the other items I purchased from guidecraft will not be met with the eagerness the toybox was...as I know now the nightmare that could await me when it is time to put them together.

This circus toy box is vibrant and fun looking, but the holes Guidecraft bored into it are too small to properly fit the screws.

If you're looking for a unique, pretty toy box, then this is one to consider. However, you should have a drill and your own screws on hand to complete its assemblance. Then you'll be glad you bought it. Otherwise, this product is bound to frustrate you.

This toy box looks nicer than anything. Its not the most durable material but the details are well worth it.

Very, very cute toy box, but it's an overpriced example of a cheap made-in-China product. Pre-drilled screw holes were off and the chemical and paint smell out of the box made it obvious that it wasn't the healthiest product for a really young child.