Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 pcs Puzzle

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• 24 piece African plains wooden jigsaw puzzle
• Features a bright graphic design
• Made of solid wood
• Measures 15.5" x 11.75"
• For ages 3 and above

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.8 x 15.6 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000FPE038
• Item model number: 2937
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #814 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

  #9 in	Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Puzzles
  #1 in	Toys & Games > Puzzles > Jigsaw Puzzles

• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

These colorful, playful 24 piece jigsaws come in wooden storage trays. The puzzles will look like new after extensive use. It is bright, colorful and dynamic which enriches the child’s imagination.

Product Description

The sun may be setting on the Savannah, but the African Plains Jigsaw Puzzle from Melissa and Doug provides puzzling fun at any time of day. With a hippo in the watering hole and a flamingo in flight, assembling this 24-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle reveals part of African life with every piece. This learning toy comes packaged in a sturdy, wooden tray for puzzle building and easy storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Love Melissa and Doug, but this puzzle fell apart, December 26, 2008

By	Jujube "Jujube" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 pcs Puzzle (Toy)

I've bought many Melissa and Doug toys and loved almost all of them. They're generally sturdy, colorful, educational and enjoyable.

However, no matter how attractive, fun and educational a toy may be, it's worthless if you can't use it. This puzzle (as well as the similar construction themed one) both fell apart when we opened them. And not in the way that a puzzle should.

The puzzle is constructed of lightweight laminate. However, there's a wide layer of ineffective glue between some layers. The puzzle feels more like balsa wood than the usual sturdy construction to which we're accustomed.

When our little guy unwrapped it this Christmas, he immediately wanted to play with it. So, I removed the shrink wrap and began to separate the pieces. Immediately, the laminated layers on the pieces (specifically the edges of the lumpy parts) began to separate and break off. Mostly the bottom and topmost layers.

Again, I usually find Melissa and Doug toys to be of high quality. Judging by the reviews here, others haven't had the same problem. I'm hoping that this is simply one small manufacturing batch that went amiss and not a new trend. However, I can only review based on my experience. So, although this puzzle gets high marks for fun, attractiveness and educational value, I can't give it more than 2 stars because of the construction and safety issues (small pieces of broken laminate that could pose a choking hazard).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great item!!, April 10, 2007

By	mom of 2 (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 pcs Puzzle (Toy)

This is our 2nd puzzle from Melissa and Doug and our 3 year old loves it!! Easy for him to work by himself and problem solve where the pieces go. These are great for several learning concepts and I have already ordered more for us and some for a gift!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 9, 2007

By	Veronica James (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 pcs Puzzle (Toy)

These puzzles are great! They are bright and colorful, the kids love them!