Uncle Goose Russian ABC Blocks (32 pcs)

by Uncle Goose

Product Features

• blocks are handcrafted from basswood in Michigan
• includes 32 blocks (4 complete alphabets, 3 sets of numerals, and 32 different animal pictures)
• embossed with brightly-colored, child-safe, non-toxic inks
• each block measures 1 3/4" (44 mm) cubed
• made in the USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 7.2 x 2 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000IDN19Q
• Item model number: RU-32
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,790 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #8 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Toddler Toys > Blocks > Wood
  • #51 in Toys & Games > Building & Construction Toys > Stacking Blocks
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

You could warm up to a set of blocks this beautiful even in Siberia. Our 32 block Russian language set features Russian letters, numerals, and animal pictures. With this attractive set made from sustainable Michigan basswood, your child can show their teacher that a backwards R isn’t backwards at all.

 

• Recommended Ages: 2 years & up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well made, November 6, 2011

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blurry "blurry" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Uncle Goose Russian ABC Blocks (32 pcs) (Toy)

Just wanted to leave a quick note regarding the fonts used. I was a bit worried because a previous reviewer said that the blocks used Latin fonts to mimic Russian letters. Now that I have these blocks in my hands, I would say I disagree. The letters are normal Russian letters - although it's not the smoothest font, I think that that's because of the limitations of carving straight angles into the wood. In the end, the letters are clear and easy to read and correct Russian letters which is what I've wanted for my little one.

The overall quality is also very good. I am generally not big on wooden blocks - they always look so bland next to the brighter plastic toys - but for what it is, they are very well made. The size is medium... a bit big for my two-year old's hands but will be ideal for 3-year olds and older. I also think they look a bit better than the photo... the picture makes the letters look fuzzy but they are actually quite sharp.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars look great but some letters smudged, July 20, 2010

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J Klay "Rusmommy" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 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: Uncle Goose Russian ABC Blocks (32 pcs) (Toy)

At first these blocks look beautiful but as you start looking at them closely some paint had dried smudged. Also, it looks like Latin letters were used for Cyrillic ones. For the price one would expect perfection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Russian blocks/kubiki!, January 24, 2010

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Wheeling Mom (United States) - 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: Uncle Goose Russian ABC Blocks (32 pcs) (Toy)

We received these cubes a couple of years ago as a gift and I was surprised to find them here on Amazon when I needed a gift for Russian little cousins this Christmas season. The quality of these cubes is superb - 2 years later they are still as good as new. The wood does not chip and the paint did not come off. We are extremely pleased and will recommend them to all of our friends.