Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game

by Melissa & Doug

• 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 ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: USA
• ASIN: B000KMHBFA
• Item model number: 3778
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 4 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 - 3 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Puzzles
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Pegged Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (186 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

Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Magnetic Fishing Game

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

168 of 177 people found the following review helpful

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

By reg

Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase

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

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.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars fishing May 16, 2008

By N. M.

Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase

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

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.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet fun! June 29, 2008

By J. Anderson

Format:Toy

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

I bought this for my almost-2 year old niece. She and her 4 year old sister both enjoy playing with it and, according to my sister, it provides some welcome QUIET play time (so many toys lately come complete with loud, electronic NOISE).

Recommended!

31 of 37 people found the following review helpful

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

By Mindy

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

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.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 18 month Old Loves it November 23, 2008

By kali shanti

Format:Toy

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My son is 18 months old. His grandparents got this puzzle for him about two months ago. I thought he wouldn't understand how to do it, since the age recommendation was 3 years and up, and you have to have pretty good fine motor skills and control to swing and hold the fishing pole magnetic just right over the pieces in order to pick them up.

After about a week, he was a pro with it, picking up the pieces patiently. I was impressed and started teaching him the names of the sea creatures. So now I will tell him, "Pick up the squid," and he'll 'fish' it out and give it to me. He will do that correctly for each animal I name. He also tries to say "Octopus" "Jellyfish" "Dolphin" "Whale" and "SHARK!" (that one is yelled).

He loves this toy and it is teaching him patience and fine motor skills. It is well made and not noisy!! We love it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun! December 3, 2007

By M girl

Format:Toy

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

My nine month old thought that this was the best thing ever! Magnet on fishing rod easily grabs the pieces, making it great fun and not overly challenging. Only complaint is that he chewed the pieces and some of the coating easily came off. Overall, lots of fun for hours. A must have!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the quality I expect from Melissa and Doug products February 3, 2011

By Homeschool Reviewer

Format:Toy

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

We rec'd this game for our 4 year-old this past Christmas. The very first time that it was unwrapped to play with, the paper facing on the pieces began to rip off. If it had been played with roughly, I would have been disappointed enough--but the fact was, our son was simply *playing with the game.* Nothing rough about it. He was just hovering the magnet, picking up the pieces, and putting them back in. By the time the play session was over, the game looked like it had taken several YEARS (not minutes) of use. Unacceptable.

I emailed Melissa and Doug, and five weeks later, I've heard nothing back. Talk about a disappointment. I normally endorse Melissa and Doug products, but this one is just poor quality.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Even fun for my 15 month old! August 10, 2009

By Jennifer

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I know that it's meant for older children, but I let him play with it under supervision and he loves it. Even at 16 months, he was able to recognize the turtle specifically and only fish it out. It's a great, very sturdy toy, with lots of bright colors. I was initally concerned about the magnet in the fishing pole, but it's made really well and we've had no problems. Great toy!