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421 of 425 people found the following review helpful:
Great Product, Great Price!
This easel is a great buy! Very sturdy and high quality as most of mellisa and doug products. Colorful, kid friendly and easy to put together. Both the writing boards and the trays are adjustable for the height of your child. It folds up easy, but stands strong. This easel DOES have a place for a paper roll!! I did not think it did by the amazon description (I...
Published on May 27, 2005 by Kristi Fazioli
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185 of 198 people found the following review helpful:
Your Child Will Need A Power Sander To Use The Chalk Board!!!!!
This is a nice looking easel, and is definitely sturdy, and it is definitely sturdy. It is so sturdy that an adult will not be able to even make a line on it. I wrote Melissa and Doug to ask what to do about the fact that the chalk board cannot be written on. I received a reply stating that the chalk board needed to be sanded, or primed before your child uses it, so I...
Published on April 27, 2007 by poe
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421 of 425 people found the following review helpful:
Great Product, Great Price!, May 27, 2005
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
This easel is a great buy! Very sturdy and high quality as most of mellisa and doug products. Colorful, kid friendly and easy to put together. Both the writing boards and the trays are adjustable for the height of your child. It folds up easy, but stands strong. This easel DOES have a place for a paper roll!! I did not think it did by the amazon description (I almost bought a more expensive one for the paper roll but decided to go with this and am so glad I did) ... the roll goes in the center between the boards and the paper comes up through the top and under a paper guide in front of the dry erase side. I can't image why you would spend more on another brand of easel, this one has everything I could think of wanting and is simple, solid wood, looks good and is super functional. This is the first review I have written, but wanted to pass on how happy I am with this product.
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161 of 161 people found the following review helpful:
Great easel; not so great chalkboard, August 3, 2006
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
I bought this easel as part of the classroom I set up for my preschooler. I love the adjustable size, durability and ease of use. My only complaint was the chalkboard. Though I followed the priming instructions diligently, I found that even the good chalk scratched the board and did not write well. Melissa and Doug did reply immediately to my concern and were willing to do whatever necessary to correct the problem. On a whim, I decided to try some chalkboard paint instead. It now writes beautifully, and I love the black chalkboard, rather than the green it came as. It is perfect.
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106 of 108 people found the following review helpful:
Form and Function, June 7, 2005
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
This easel works very well and is easy to put together, but is also much better looking than others I have seen for a comparable price. We gave this to my daughter at 20 months (younger than the suggested age) and she loved it right away. However, even at the lowest setting she can't draw to the top, which frustrated her unless she stood on a step stool -- guess that's why it's better for age 3+.
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185 of 198 people found the following review helpful:
Your Child Will Need A Power Sander To Use The Chalk Board!!!!!, April 27, 2007
Durability: Fun: Educational:
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
This is a nice looking easel, and is definitely sturdy, and it is definitely sturdy. It is so sturdy that an adult will not be able to even make a line on it. I wrote Melissa and Doug to ask what to do about the fact that the chalk board cannot be written on. I received a reply stating that the chalk board needed to be sanded, or primed before your child uses it, so I took it into my shop and first applied the recommended primer to remove that high gloss waxy finish. Well that didn't work, so then I tried a light sanding. Still did not work. Being a little on the obsessive compulsive side, I decided to step up my effort and use a power sander. After all this effort my two year old daughter still can only make a couple of light lines, gets frustrated and quits. As an adult male, weighing 170 lbs I find that I need to use allot of elbow grease to make a few lines on the chalk board. Now my daughter tries to draw on the walls. Very disappointing experience. Go out and get yourselves a vintage easel. Back in the old days you were able to actually write on a chalk board. Not like this mass produced " Made in China " junk of today!!!
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect easel for perfect price!, November 3, 2005
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
My mom bought this for my little girl for her 2nd birthday.(they had it in our local Toys R Us store, although it now says it is only available online) It was not my first choice, but I am super glad we decided to go with this one! Although bought for the 2 year old, my 9 year old and her friends all love it too! SO, I guess you will get your money's worth! Assembly was not too bad, and the product is very sturdy! I am very very happy with this purchase! Not to mention, the price was wonderful compared to other similar items!
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
M and D Will Replace Defective Chalkboard for Free, November 14, 2006
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
Like many others, I was dismayed to find that the chalkboard scratches very easily. I bought mine in 11/06, and had hoped that the problem had been corrected. I called Melissa and Doug's customer service. They know there are problem chalkboards out there and offered to ship me a new chalkboard free of charge. It arrived and works great. Also, I was surprised to see that the wood on the easel was unfinished and had several red and green marks on it from shipping. We sanded the wood down and put a clear coat of polyurethene (sp?) on it and now paint/markers, etc clean off of it easily and it looks gorgeous. We love this easel! I originally gave this 3 stars, but that was before the new chalkboard arrived. I'd give this product 4 stars now.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
Product shipped with parts missing, September 27, 2005
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
We were so excited when our order was delivered. My husband immediately layed out all the pieces (be prepared, there are many small screws, pins,)and began to build the easle. Much to our disappointment (and my husbands frustration, it was missing pieces, several! This is a quality control problem. I was a little shocked at just how much assembly is required of this item.
As for the easle itself, its strong, colorful, and perfect for a young child to creatively express themself. I especially liked the part of the easle that you can put a roll of paper through it so that the child can continue to draw just by pulling down the roll.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
great buy, September 14, 2005
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
I bought this for my 18-month-old, and she took to it immediately. I had wanted something for finger painting, but the chalkboard is the biggest hit. It was very easy to assemble; it's sturdy; and it's cheaper than the other large easels I looked at. The lowest setting is just the right height for her. Highly recommended.
Update: the easel still has a place of honor in our living room, and is still in great shape. I disassembled it for a move, and it was easy to put back together. I haven't changed the height yet, but it's about time. It's definitely worth it to purchase the rolls of paper; it remains a real hit in our house.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Great for 3+ Years old, April 9, 2006
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
My daughter received this for her third birthday. She loves it. I would have to agree with another insert that the chalkboard does not work so well. The dry erase, however is wonderful! I cannot wait to get the paper so that she can start painting next!
I would recommend this to three and above. There are some small pieces and the height could pose an issue for smaller children. But overall, GREAT Product!
Only downfall, is the they do not provide even a few sheets of paper to get you started and chalk/eraser etc.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Perfect, July 8, 2006
This review is from: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel (Toy)
I bought this item for my 3 year old daughter and had the same problem with the chalkboard (not working so well). I call the 800 number on the back of the box and the people in customer service sent me a new chalkboard. I was amazed at how helpful they were and the desire they had to make me happy. I will buy Melissa and Doug toys for years to come.
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