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Cardboard Blocks Reviews

1. Melissa and Doug 24 pc Basic Cardboard Blocks

Details:

  • 24 piece set with 3 sizes of bricks 
  • features wipe clean surface
  • red blocks hold up to 150 pounds
  • recommended age: 2 - 6 years old

Review:  Great starter set - very reasonable price. Great for small to medium creations. Very colorful and durable. Set includes 24 pieces, however most are the small to medium size, with 4 of the large blocks. If you are interested in creating large structures, you probably want to go for their bigger set.


2. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks (40 pieces) 

Details:

  • 40 piece set with 3 sizes of bricks
  • 8 large red blocks (12" x 6" x 3")
  • 8 medium blue blocks (6" x 6" x 3")
  • 24 small yellow blocks (6" x 3" x 3")
  • red blocks hold up to 150 pounds
  • recommended age: 2 - 6 years old

Review:  One of our favorites! This is the kit you want to build medium to large structures. Very colorful and durable. A huge hit with our two and five year old boys! Includes three different size blocks and includes 8 of the large blocks which can hold up to 150 pounds each. 

 

3. Melissa and Doug Jumbo Cardboard Castle Blocks (30 pieces)

Details:

  • 30 piece set
  • blocks are pre-printed with castle doors, windows, crests and other medieval themes
  • basic block in 6 x 12 x 6 inches
  • non toxic
  • recommended age: 2+

Review:  Same concept as the other Melissa and Doug cardboard blocks, but these are preprinted with cool castle graphics and are perfect for building castles and forts.  A big hit with girls and boys a like!

Tip: Amazon is currently offering free shipping on this item.




4. ImagiBricks Large Red Blocks (16 pieces)

Details:

  • 16 piece set of 12 x 6 x 3 blocks
  • all blocks are same size and are red
  • printing with non-toxic inks 
  • water resistant and tough
  • made in USA - produced in Wisconsin

Review:  Not quite as fancy as the Melissa and Doug sets, but consists only of the large blocks where are great for building giant buildings.

 

5. Imagibricks Giant Building Set (24 pieces)

Details:

  • 24 piece piece set of cardboard blocks, assorted sizes
  • large red bricks (12 x 6 x 3 inches)
  • medium yellow bricks (6 x 6 x 3 inches)
  • small blue bricks (6 x 3 x 3 inches)
  • water resistant and tough
  • made in USA - produced in Wisconsin

Review:  Nice sturdy multicolored bricks.   Sturdy enough to stand up to years of use, but light enough not to hurt when toppled.

 

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