Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• Colorful magnetic fishing game comes to life with redesigned artwork
• Special magnetic wand magically captures puzzle pieces on the game board
• Fun and challenging way to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills
• 10 removable pieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches ; 14.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KMHBFA
• Item model number: 3778
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 4 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Batteries: 3778 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Basic & Life Skills Toys
  • #24 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Learning
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games! Ages 3+ 12 x 9 10 pcs each

Product Description

Can you "catch" all these colorful sea creatures, then put them back where they belong' Redesigned artwork brings new life to these much-loved, creative magnetic games. Includes beautiful board with 10 magnetic pieces and magnetic wand. Measures 11.8" x 9.1" x .6".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

95 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pay attention to age recommendations, October 13, 2009

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reg (Houston) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game (Toy)

I have a 28 month old grandson. I wanted some new toys for him to play with at my house. I wanted something that would challenge him. He has several other things that I have seen him progress with skills while playing with them. I thought this one would be the same. First, he would learn to remove the pieces and eventually progress to putting the pieces back in. He came over and I got this puzzle out. It started out the way I thought it would. He figured out that he needed to put the magnet on the metal spots, which he did. As he took them out, we talked about the picture on the piece. He wasn't ready to replace the pieces, which was okay. That could come later. What I was not anticipating, but probably should have, was him draping the string around his neck. Talk about choking hazard. We stopped that activity and then he started waving the pole back and forth. We managed to take it away from him before he hit himself or someone else with the magnet on the end. The puzzle is now in the closet and we will wait until he is closer to or past 3 before getting it out again. I want to challenge him, but not at the risk of injuring him.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fishing, May 16, 2008

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N. M. - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game (Toy)

The kids love using the magnet fishing pole and discussing their "catch". The only problem I have encountered is how much the 3 yr old loves to twirl the fishing pole causing much potential for disaster.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars We like the other version better, August 25, 2008

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Mindy (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game (Toy)

My 1 1/2 year old son loved this toy at a friend's house. I enjoyed helping him work on it as well. But when I ordered this newer version with more cartoon-like fish we are both disappointed. I think the fish and sea creatures look silly, and I can no longer name them. I definitely prefer the more realistic looking sea creatures on the older version and my son seemed more attracted to them as well.

Also with this newer version the puzzle pieces are more difficult to put back because it isn't immediately clear which way is up. I'm sure when he is older it will be easier for him. (I realize he is younger than the recommended age).

He does still enjoy "fishing" out the pieces. It's still a good toy, but we are going back to the older version.