Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Alphabet

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• Newly redesigned, alphabet-themed set includes plenty of colorful, generously-sized wooden magnets
• Includes upper and lower case letters
• Enrich a child's imagination
• Makes learning fun
• Exceptional quality and value

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5.5 x 8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IBPD76
• Item model number: 448
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Reading & Writing
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Pretend Play > Magnet & Felt Playboards
  • #2 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Magnets & Magnetic Toys
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Newly redesigned, themed sets include plenty of colorful, generously-sized wooden magnets.

Product Description

Kids will love learning their letters with these wooden letters. Newly redesigned, themed set includes plenty of colorful, generously-sized wooden magnets. 52 pieces. Measurement 8" x 1.5" x 5.5".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

137 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! These are awesome!, March 26, 2003

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Amber Delaine "Amber Delaine" (HI, 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 is one of the greatest toys I've ever seen. The letters are made of wood and the front is painted with a smooth, bright, shiny enamel. The best part is that the entire back of the letter is magnetic, not just a little piece like those cheap plastic magnetic letters. These will not fall off and they are plenty strong enough to hold artwork up on the fridge. The come in a durable wooden box with a clear plastic top that slides on and off. They are much bigger than the plastic alphabet magnets so they are easier for little kids to handle without choking. There are both upper and lowercase so there are plenty of letters to make words. My daughter loves playing with them on the fridge and dishwasher. We even gave a set to her 1 year old cousin as a birthday present. I would recommend them to anyone. Believe me, they are well worth the price and your kids will be able to hand them down to their children.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best set of ABC magnets out there!, January 20, 2004

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Nikol Le Vine "poet17" (San Diego, CA United States) - 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 

Like a lot of people, I grew up with those plastic alphabet letters on my fridge. So when my son was around 2 years old, I figured it was about time to get a set for our home. We were fortunate enough to get this set as a gift. I was truly impressed! This set is by far superior to any others I've seen on the market. They're large and colorful, and the entire back of the letter is a magnet. Not just one little square. They really stay put on the fridge! I also like that they're wood. Sure, bite marks would probably show up more on the wood than on plastic. But overall, I think the wood is far more sturdy and durable. All the letters come in a nice wood box with a sliding clear lid, making it easy to keep everything together. You really couldn't ask for more!

224 of 243 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars THESE CONTAIN LEAD in the Magnets!, April 2, 2009

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L. Talcott-Travis (S.F Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Alphabet (Toy)

I thought these were SO COOL, then I had them tested at a local free lead testing for kids toys and they came back POSITIVE. Further research at Healthytoys dot org showed that the magnets contain a MEDIUM level of LEAD!!!. If you child is extra careful not to touch the magnet parts then I guess these are fine, but if your child is like mine and likes to touch the entire thing and then put his fingers in his mouth, these are too dangerous.

Healthytoys dot org lists lots of toys as both safe and unsafe, according to brand. It's good to be careful these days.