Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• A perfect first puzzle, this super-size, solid-wood puzzle features all the classic geometric shapes
• Extra-large knobs make it easy for small hands to remove each brightly colored piece
• Matching full-color pictures are underneath
• Helps little ones develop fine motor and matching skills
• Recommended Age Range 1 Years and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 10.5 x 12 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FPCWXI
• Item model number: 3390
• Manufacturer recommended age: 1 - 3 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,690 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #13 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Pegged Puzzles
  • #39 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Extra-large knobs make it easy for small hands to remove each brightly colored piece. Matching full-color pictures are underneath. This super-sized; solid-wood puzzle with extra-chunky ½ thick pieces is the perfect first puzzle!

Product Description

Can you find a home for these different shapes' Toddlers will love this super-sized, solid-wood puzzle with chunky half-inch-thick pieces -- it's the perfect first puzzle. Extra-large knobs make it easy for small hands to play with each brightly colored puzzle piece. Matching full-color pictures are hiding underneath each piece. Measures 15.5"H x 12"W x 1.5"D.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Would be great - BUT it's SO CHEAPLY MADE, February 24, 2008

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P. Shapiro - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle (Toy)

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the fronts of all the pieces have stickers (versus being painted on (w/ vegetable dye)like Haba does with their toys) so after my son chewed off half of a piece's sticker and was swallowing it all within 5 mins, i had to take it away from him

i discovered another sign that it's too cheaply made when after i took it away from my son- he was covered in saw dust!!! turns out the thing is made of PARTICLE BOARD and the sides are not sealed so it's slightly rough and when my son rubbed his hand on it, saw dust comes off... which is messy, but more importantly- dangerous! the inside of each shape on the board is also unfinished without any kind of sealant so saw dust comes from there too!

if they had spent a bit more (and charged a bit more) they could have created a well made, safe great toy but doug and melissa have blundered on this one

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars great concept, but colors don't match, etc., September 9, 2008

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Wendy Davis (Dubois, WY USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle (Toy)

I just purchased this puzzle for my 16 month old daughter who enjoys it. However, the colors of the plug and the hole are supposed to match and they don't. Some are just very different shades and two are different colors altogether (purple versus blue/ orange versus red). Since color recognition is a fundamental aspect of this puzzle, this seems to be a significant flaw.

I also found as another reviewer did that the pieces don't seem to have been removed and cleaned after the jig cut them out. There is particle board dust that seems to keep wearing off with continued use even after it is cleaned with a damp cloth. This can be considered a small trade off for the price of the toy since it is so functional and educational.

However, the only concern I have with the dust is whether there are any chemicals from glue or other materials that might have some degree of toxicity. The pieces are in no way deteriorating of crumbling apart; there is just dust that my daughter found fascinating and began licking off her fingers.

The pegs to hold the pieces are perfect. The pieces fit well, not too loose, not too tight. I really like this puzzle for my daughter and hope that I can get it exchanged for one that has accurately corresponding colors.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best puzzle we own!, November 10, 2007

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Dennis Shows - See all my reviews
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= 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 Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle (Toy)

We have a lot of different puzzles for our daughter and this is our favorite. The background is simple and doesn't distract from the placement of the pieces. The wooden knobs are easy for her to grasp and the pieces are simple shapes and colors that she can recognize and easily put where they belong. She's learning colors and shapes from our "play" with this puzzle and doesn't get frustrated with it like she does with some other puzzles. I highly recommend this puzzle.