Magnetic Bug Catching Game

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Product Features

• Net a bug in this game that includes a special piece that magnetically captures the wood puzzle pieces on the game board
• Interactive games are great for developing dexterity
• Game improves hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills.
• Each 9 x 12 board has 10 removable pieces
• Ages 3+.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00004R8JX
• Item model number: 125
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,609 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description

Catchy new graphics for our magnetic catching puzzles! Each of these 3 innovative wooden puzzles has 10 removable pieces and a special magnetic wand to magically capture the wood puzzle pieces on the game board. Its a fun and challenging way to develop hand-eye coordination, visual perception and fine motor skills. 9 x 12 each. Recommended Age: 3 and up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Toy, July 3, 2001

By A Customer

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

Summer is the best time of year to observe insects at work--but this top notch puzzle keeps children learning about insects all year long. Fun to play with, a great learning tool, well made. My daughter got this for her fourth birthday and it has provided hours and hours of fun for her, especially since she visited the beautiful live butterfly exhibit at the zoo. Highly recommended for boys and girls alike.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only worked after modification..., October 23, 2004

By	EvanCmom (PA) - See all my reviews

We bought this for my 2 year old son, who loves bugs, while on vacation. He loved it, but the magnet that was attached to the "bug catching net" was not strong enough to pick up most of the bugs. I did not want to return it, since he loved it so much, so Dad attached another stronger magnet, which fixed the problem. I plan to call the 800 number for Melissa and Doug toys, since they encourage feedback about their products.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Board Games Editor at BellaOnline.com, December 3, 2005

By	Megan Romer (Ithaca, NY) - See all my reviews

I love Melissa and Doug toys, they're always well-made and always thoughtful. They encourage learning and their pieces, made of natural material, not only hold up well but are environmentally friendly.

This game is a particularly nice example. It's a classic wooden puzzle with a twist. Each bug has a magnet on it, and the players are given a "butterfly net" with a magnet hanging from it to use to draw the pieces out of the puzzle.

One of our pieces did stick, but a quick rub around the edges with some sandpaper loosened it right up. The downside of using real materials is that wood does have a tendency to warp in humidity or dryness. That's a downside I'm willing to live with! Excellent toy!