Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• Includes 10 Crayons
• Non-Toxic Crayons are Made of Plastic Instead of Wax for Additional Durability
• Triangular Design is Easy to Grasp and Wont Roll Away! - Shape Helps Develop Preferred Grip for Later Writing Skills
• Packaged in a Sturdy, Plastic, Flip-Top Case
• Safety Information: Recommended for Children Ages 3 and Up / Conforms to ASTM-4236

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 5 x 7.5 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000MRGWRQ
• Item model number: 14148
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 4148 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Drawing & Painting Supplies > Crayons
  • #13 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Art & Creativity
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

Product Description

Create beautiful, colorful masterpieces with the Melissa and Doug Triangular Crayon Set. These crayons are constructed of plastic instead of wax for added durability. The easy to grasp, triangular-shaped crayons help develop preferred grip for later writing skills. All 10 crayons are packaged in a sturdy, plastic, flip-top case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable Crayons That Don't Taste Good, Hurrah, December 26, 2008

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Elizabeth (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (Toy)

While these crayons do break (if, for example, your toddler leaves them on the floor and you or your husband steps on them, they are likely to break) it would take a lot of concentrated effort to break them while drawing. They are very durable.

We also like that:
-Apparently they do not taste as good as Crayola crayons. My dedicated wax-eater took one bite and has not aimed them at her mouth since.
-They do not have wrappers so your toddler does not need you to repeatedly "open it".
-They come in a fairly durable, handy plastic case.
-They are triangular an thus, do not roll (under the couch, for example).

Cons:
-I have a hard time seeing how I could efficiently sharpen these. Advice in the comments section (besides using one of my dear kitchen knives) is welcome...

My daughter has used the Crayola jumbo-sized crayons and while those are not bad, these are definitely superior. In my opinion, they are worth the price.

Edited 24 January 2011:

I will also add that now, two years later, we bought the new Crayola triangle crayons since these were getting a little worn down. One month after the Christmas Crayola fiasco, we have two of the triangular Crayola crayons, and we still have all of the original Melissa and Doug ones (and the box). The Crayolas broke one after another and the (new) baby got irritated by the paper. I have nothing against Crayola, and we have a lot of their other products. I just thought M&D deserve the credit for an amazingly sturdy product.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, plastic case, and my toddler loves them!, May 29, 2008

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Sue Ellen Crandell (pittsburgh, pa usa) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (Toy)

From the mother of a 2.5 year-old:

First, let me say that I didn't realize these came in a plastic case. This is so great, since my son tends to rip apart the typical paper/cardboard crayon boxes on the first day. The case has a clear lid w/ a hinge, and placeholders (little cut-ins that the pointed edge of the triangle can sit it) for each crayon which make it really easy for my son to constantly put them into and then take out of the box over and over.

As far as the quality of the crayons, these have not broken yet and appear to be very difficult to break (provided we can keep them away from the dog, of course). The crayons are thicker and longer than the Crayola triangular crayons, which we've come to learn break very easily. I think the number of crayons in the set (10) is perfect - it provides a good variety of colors to choose from.

I highly recommend these crayons. Try them, you'll be impressed! And your kid(s) will be too!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent crayons for little fingers, July 20, 2007

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H. Bird (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons (Toy)

My sister-in-law gave these to my son for Christmas, shortly before he turned 3. They are great crayons; they color well, they are easy to grip, they don't roll around, the case is easy to open, and because they are fairly fat, they don't break into several pieces like the slender Crayola crayons. In fact, these are the only crayons I will turn him loose with, as the others break into pieces which then get ground into the carpet.