Amazon.com: Amanda Richards "Mode...'s review of New Crayola® Color Wonder™ Sprayer
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2.0 out of 5 stars Wash-out, March 20, 2008
Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 
Length:: 0:58 Mins

This gizmo is fun for about 6 minutes and 20 seconds, not including set-up time. It's okay to a point once you're using the coloring pages or stencils supplied, but doesn't encourage self-expression or creativity.

Pros:
1. No mess, other than the occasional splatter of white stuff, which is easy to clean up.
2. Sprayer makes a professional sounding noise
3. Includes three stencils, with interesting patterns
4. Easy to set up
5. Includes everything you need except batteries


Cons:
1. It uses FOUR "C" batteries (not included)
2. The colors only work on Crayola special paper.
3. The colors are pale, washed out looking tints of the colors they claim to be
4. The colors don't show up immediately, and as a result, kids tend to spray the same area over and over again, causing a wet spot
5. The coloring pages are specially created so that the paint only sticks to specific areas, thereby guaranteeing a good finish. Similarly, the stencils only let through the paint in the right places. Kids can draw their own images using the markers and crayon, but it's impossible to keep the spray within the lines, resulting in major frustration for kids who want to express themselves beyond the coloring pages and stencils.

Recommended only for short term entertainment, when you don't feel like cleaning up afterwards. Not for creative kids.



Amanda Richards, March 20, 2008
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Initial post: Mar 20, 2008 2:44 PM PDT
 Kona says:
What a dud. I don't like that the color doesn't show up as soon as you spray. But I do love the AmandaVidReviews!
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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 20, 2008 3:56 PM PDT
 Amanda Richards says:
LOL - Thanks K
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Posted on Mar 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
 Matthew G. Sherwin says:
Ahem!
Must you again and again berate me publicly, 'Manda?
I note you refer to a time span of (and I quote): "6 minutes and 20 seconds, not including set-up time"
Another thinly veiled reference to my failed wedding night, I presume?
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Posted on Mar 20, 2008 10:11 PM PDT
Last edited by the author on Mar 20, 2008 10:13 PM PDT
 K. Corn says:
I wondered about this one. I think you've just saved me money. Plus, if it is as loud as on your video review, that would be annoying, to say the least. I'm not one for noisy art supplies.
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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 21, 2008 6:02 AM PDT
 Amanda Richards says:
I stick by the reports from my sources
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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 21, 2008 6:03 AM PDT
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 Amanda Richards says:
It's definitely noisy, and quite boring after the first few minutes.
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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 21, 2008 6:46 AM PDT
 Matthew G. Sherwin says:
"It's definitely noisy, and quite boring after the first few minutes."
Another shot at my wedding night video? When will you ever be kind to me?
*sighs and sobs uncontrollably into yellowed hanky*
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In reply to an earlier post on Mar 21, 2008 6:50 AM PDT
 Amanda Richards says:
What can I say?
I have a copy of the video, and it's available free on the internet anyway
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