Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks | 
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| Brand: Melissa & Doug
Category: Toy
Department: Toys
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $37.79
You Save: $22.20 (37%)
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Rating:  196 reviews
Sales Rank: 100
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 99 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.7
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 15 x 17.9
Warranty: From Melissa And Doug
MPN: 503
Model: 503
UPC: 000772005036
EAN: 0000772005036
ASIN: B00008W72D
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 60-piece standard unit block set allows children to build towers and towns | | • | Stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills | | • | Features natural look; pieces are easy for little fingers to grasp | | • | Excellent tool for teaching math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations | | • | Includes 60 solid-wood pieces and wooden storage box |
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Product Description
Build a tower, a town or just about anything with these large solid-wood standard unit blocks. The 60 big, smooth-sanded sturdy blocks are naturally finished with a classic look for hours of classic fun. The handsome wooden storage crate makes clean up and storage easy. Measures 15"L x 12.25"W x 5.25"D.
Amazon.com Review
Every toddler and young child should have at least one wooden block set in their toy collection. The Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks include 60 precision-cut, standard-shaped, solid wooden blocks that will engage your child's imagination for hours. Designed for ages three and up, these blocks feature smooth, rounded edges and are housed in a convenient, sturdy wooden storage crate.  | Standard Unit Blocks Ages: 3+
Requires: - Parental help moving storage case
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The 60-piece Standard Unit Blocks from Melissa & Doug provide hours of creative fun. View larger. | 
Your little architect will love building bridges, towers and more. View larger. | Hardwood Quality with Smooth, Rounded Edges
In these days of electronic toys, it's important not to forget the fundamentals of childhood development. Wooden blocks offer children endless ways to exercise their imagination as they improve their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. They also help children establish important relationships between the "part" and the "whole," and the help to provide basic lessons on engineering and gravity. These Standard Unit Blocks feature Melissa & Doug's signature focus on simple designs, safety and utility. Each block is sanded to an ultra-smooth finish and features smooth, rounded edges so your child can play safely. The blocks are made of 100% hardwoods, with no fillers, paints, or varnishes, adding to your peace of mind. Includes Durable Wooden Storage Crate
Included in the set are all the classic wooden-block shapes that allow children's imaginations and engineering skills run wild as they build bridges, towers, houses and more. The blocks are packaged in a handsome, durable wooden storage crate that will help you keep the blocks stored in between building sessions, and help you keep them in your family for years to come. Parents should note that when the storage case is filled with all 60 blocks, it will be too heavy for younger children to carry without their help. The crate measures 12.5 x 15 x 5.25 inches (WxLxH). About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and "best toy" awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television. One of the company's points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to assure that every toy meets the company's stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items. Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys. What's in the Box
60 wooden blocks and wooden storage case.
Amazon.com Product Description
Children can let their imaginations run wild as they build towers and towns with this 60-piece standard unit block set. The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks have a classic look and are easy for little fingers to grasp. Ideal for ages three to five, this block set stimulates children for hours as they engage in imaginative play. Naturally Finished for a Classic Look
Wooden blocks have been around for centuries and make an excellent tool to teach basic math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations. It is no surprise that blocks are found in almost every pre-school and kindergarten classroom. Youngsters become the architect of their own world as they fit pieces together to form their vision. This open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills. Each set features a large variety shapes and sizes including arches, columns, squares, rectangles, triangles, cylinders, and circles, as well as basic, half, and double unit blocks. This block set is crafted to the standard unit block size (1-1/2-by-2-by-5-inches) and constructed from Rubberwood, a resilient hardwood. The blocks are big, chunky, and easy for kids to grasp and build with. Smoothly sanded surfaces tantalize fingertips and create a handsome natural aesthetic. Best of all, when the child finishes constructing their masterpiece, all the pieces store neatly into a wooden storage box. There is no limit to the types of fortresses the child can build with these blocks. This deluxe set even contains pillars, buttresses, gothic circles, and half-circles for advanced architecture. As an added bonus, the storage box doubles as a building platform. Children and parents have fun as they complete projects together. Parents can purchase another set and add to the amusement. An essential for any child's toy box, these blocks are sturdy, durable, and beautiful enough to put on display. The box measures 15-by-12-1/2-by-15-1/4 inches. What's in the Box
60 solid wood pieces and wooden storage box. 
The open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills. | 
The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks come contains gothic circles, half-circles, buttresses, and pillars. |
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| Customer Reviews:
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Classic toy for all ages September 9, 2010
Jennifer L. Cooper (Northern Italy)
I bought these blocks for my 18 month old who has grown out of her baby toys. She was very excited and immediately entertained herself with removing all the blocks from the wooden box they came in. Then, while I built her towers to knock over, she had a blast putting her stuffed animal hippo to sleep in the box, then climbing in with it :D. She stacked a few blocks and knocked a few over and put them in and took them out of their box and that's about all the entertainment value they have for my 18th month old. I can tell, though, that these will provide endless entertainment for years to come as she grows and discovers new ways to play with them. I found them very fun myself! They come with just the right amount of blocks in various shapes to make a great variety of structures. Just terrific!
My 4 and 2yos love these! August 12, 2010
B. Hull
Great purchase. We've built a town for Polly Pocket and friends. :) The 2yo like to build and tear down... my 4yo plays and plays and plays. It's great!
Also, I imagine that later on we will want another set, but this quantity is enough for now. We combine them with a smaller set of unit blocks (16 pieces) and it's enough for us.
Love them! July 26, 2010
R. Smith (United States)
We've had these blocks nearly a year, and they are a huge hit with both of my kids! They are slightly heavy if you were to try and carry the entire box of them around the house, but the wooden box they come in is great for storage, and sturdy also. My only 'complaint' is that with the kids getting older (and 3 of them!) we may need to purchase another set sometime. They are super durable too...highly recommend them!
Great for all ages July 22, 2010
Jesse
I purchased these blocks for my Sons birthday. I had a homemade set when I was young so I was concerned about the quality and durability of the wood. After inspection I was very impressed with the quality and these were even better! I think Dad(me)might have just as much fun with these as son ;-)
We love these blocks! July 22, 2010
A. Maxey (Texas)
These were a gift for my son who enjoys building with any kind of blocks. These are very nice blocks that stack easily. The box is heavy they are stored in, but you have to expect that since the blocks are so large. Overall, we love these blocks and would recommend them to anyone who has a child who likes to build.
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