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Melissa & Doug Band in a Box

by Melissa & Doug
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (246 customer reviews)

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  • Make a band of your own
  • Contains 6 instruments and easily stores in the wooden crate
  • Recommended Age Range 4 Years and up
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.3 x 3 inches ; 2.2 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: China
  • ASIN: B00005RF5C
  • Item model number: 488
  • Our recommended age: 36 months - 10 years
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (246 customer reviews)
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

What a value! Whopping 10 piece set is chock-full of favorites guaranteed to bring hours of musical joy; all conveniently packed in a sturdy wooden storage case!

Product Description

Melissa & Doug Band in a Box

Customer Reviews

The instruments are very good quality.. Lisa M. Anderson  |  56 reviewers made a similar statement
The kids have so much fun playing with them. Melanie Andersen  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
125 of 129 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality Fun October 3, 2002
Format:Baby Product
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
These instruments are durable and of good quality. I don't worry about my kids banging on them as hard as they want. They make beautiful music. The kids have so much fun playing with them. They are real instruments, not plastic imitations that don't sound quite right. This was a purchase I don't regret.
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not so durable Band in a Box July 18, 2003
By A Customer
Format:Baby Product
Durability: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
This item was purchased for as a Christmas gift. Within the first day the head of the tamborine was destroyed by light to moderate tapping. Not too worried, figured not everything is toddler proofed. But six months later, with minimal use, one of the handles from the maracas came off, beans everywhere. Thankfully my son came to me right away to tell me it had broken. The handle just comes right out of the head, the seal is gone. I'm in the process of tracking down the manufacturer's website. But if you have little ones, check these handles!!!!
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95 of 103 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Big dissapointment... March 13, 2003
By A Customer
Format:Baby Product
Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   
Our three year old really likes to "make music" and we wanted to get him some quality rhythm intruments. Unfortunately these did not fit the bill.

The thin paper on the tambourine tore before we even had it all the way out of the box. I don't see how it could have stood up to even the most gentle use, much less to an enthusiastic child. It is also really small, even compared to other toy tambourines I've seen. One of the maracas split open along the seam, though we put the beans back in and it sticks together pretty well. I guess some glue might fix it better, but I'll be sure to add more beans - the skimpy amount in there just doesn't make a satisfying "shake".

The triangle is very large and looks sturdy, but it sounds awful, not at all like the pleasant sounds of the ones at our child's preschool. The lengths of the sides are uneven; perhaps that's why it is out of tune with itself. It's also pretty heavy for a small child to hold. Let's see what else... the hollow wooden rhythm stick also broke, during normal use, but it at least lasted about two weeks of occasional use. The clapper stick is still intact but probably because my son hasn't used it much. The cymbals seem sturdy enough although the screws that hold them together are a bit rusty (they arrived that way) and the brass finish scratches off immediately so they look really beat up.

The wooden box was not a selling point for us, though I suppose it could be a good storage solution for some families; for us it is easier to put the instruments in a bin or basket, since we have some other instruments, jingle bells etc., that won't fit in the box.

So, while I can't recommend highly enough giving your child rhythm instruments, skip this product and either get find some better quality ones or just get out the wooden spoons and plastic containers from your kitchen - they last longer and are more fun.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Melissa and Doug is Hit or Miss, This one a Hit!
Sometimes with quality of Melissa and Doug can be cheap and things chip easily and deteriorate fast. These ones have held up and have been great fun for our little toddler! Read more
Published 1 day ago by J. Marty
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
It was what I expected and was not disappointed. Fun for young children to make noise or play along with their musical CDS. Read more
Published 9 days ago by y. budenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Noise Maker
My son loves to make noise with the tamberine, although he isn't old enough for the other instruments the tamberine is perfect for him right now
Published 12 days ago by Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our childcare center! Band in a Box!
We purchased 5 sets of Melissa and Doug Band in a Box for our childcare center. We are pleased overall as the instruments have a good sound quality and are sturdy. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Raine Dance
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Assembled
I ordered these for my Matron of Honor's son's birthday. I was amazed to see how well they are put together. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Cassandra Jaeger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Set!
Nicely made quality set. My 15 month old loves it, she plays with it every day. You don't need to worry about it breaking she often drops or throws the instruments. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. E. Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very fun, creative, and great value for money
We just received this for our daughters birthday and are extremely excited about it. Here is every reason why I would recommend this to anybody with musically inclined... Read more
Published 1 month ago by asnelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun in a little box
I must say the box has all the fun for a house full of kids. My wife has play dates and this seems to always be a hit no matter the kids (ranges from 9 months to 3 years)
Published 1 month ago by David T Hegarty
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toy
it is a high-quality toy the kids really love it they are entertained for hours, I would recommend this toy to anyone.
Published 1 month ago by streamfisherman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun good quality instruments
This is a great little set of good quality musical instruments. My daughter and I have had hours of fun playing music together, and she has a great time on her own as well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anni Killam
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