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Melissa and Doug Easel - Tabletop Easel
 
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Product Description
Tabletop Easel by Melissa & Doug: Includes chalk, dry-erase marker, eraser, magnetic chalk and dry-erase boards, plus four magnets.
18 in. L x 15 in. W x 15 in. H

Product Details
  • Generously sized chalkboard and dry-erase boards
  • Folds up easily for convenient storage
  • Features a colorful paint tray with cup holders
  • Measures 18" x 15" x 15"
  • For ages 4 and above

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I have had the same problems with this as others
 
Review Date: October 3, 2009
Reviewer: Jay, NYC
As soon as I took it out of the plastic and picked it up, the easel fell apart. I was so upset because I was looking forward to opening this item and immediately surprising my child with some quality time and activity.

This is poorly put together, but once you use some glue and let it sit for while to dry it should be fine. My child absolutely loves the easel. Learning ABC's and numbers(education), drawing pictures(creativity), and playing connect the dots with straight lines(dexterity) all keep a child occupied, happy and more importantly interested.

Great idea. Poorly built product that can be fixed with some epoxy. I would have given 5 stars if it didn't immediately fall apart right out of the original packaging.
Just what I was looking for.
 
Review Date: January 21, 2009
Reviewer: tigerlilly5909, OH, USA
This easle is the perfect size, not to big not to small. Great on top of my daughters little table and chairs. Her brother can use one side and she can use the other at the same time.

Very durable. They dropped it on the floor the other day and I found them riding it like a horse but it was no trouble at all.

The only problem that we are having is that the boards on each side are starting to come loose. I think I'm going to wait until they peel off a little more and then glue them back on. Right now it's not affecting it's use.
easel hunter
 
Review Date: January 9, 2009
Reviewer: Nicky D, Michigan
My 3year old son loves this easel. I like it because it sits on the table instead of most of them that take up a lot of room on the floor. We have had this easel for a year now and it has been pretty durable, one of the wooden screws will not stay screwed in anymore but it isn't an issue.
Table top easel
 
Review Date: December 26, 2008
Reviewer: M. Willan,
The "dry erase" board is only a white plastic board with plastic over the top; therefore, it is next to impossible to clean. I was very disappointed and would not recommend this to anyone
My daughter loves this toy!
 
Review Date: December 12, 2008
Reviewer: Bonnie B, Canton, MI United States
My 8 year old daughter got this for Christmas last year and she loves it. She keeps it on her short dresser which is nice because it doesn't take up floor space. She plays with it all the time. She loves to play school with her little sister and friends. It has been durable, the only issue I had was my daughter wiped the chalkboard side with a wet paper towel a few times and it started to warp the board a little. You can't tell unless you push hard on it in a certain spot. This is definitely one toy we have gotten our moneys worth out of.
Great Idea--Poor Execution
 
Review Date: December 5, 2008
Reviewer: Lisa Kathleen, Mariposa, CA, USA
This table-top easel would be a great and useful "toy" if it were made well. We homeschool and have had this easel for a couple of years. It almost immediately fell apart. We have re-glued and re-stapled it several times. All Melissa and Doug painted-wood items we have purchased have not held together. This is because all the individual parts are painted before gluing, and the joints don't hold. As I stare at the pieces of this easel, which has fallen apart YET AGAIN, I would suggest that you search for a better table-top easel.
Easel(y) a Great Purchase
 
Review Date: July 11, 2008
Reviewer: Raul Garza, Jr., TEXAS
This is a great easel. The two sides provide a choice between chalk (which is what we're using most with my two year old) or dry erase marker. One of the best features is the magnetic surfaces on BOTH chalkboard and dry erase surfaces. You can play with this easel either on a table top or just on the floor. Educationally, the sky is the limit.

I highly recommend this easel. It' great fun. Easel(y), one of the best purchases we've made for our child.
Melissa and Doug magnetic dry erase easel
 
Review Date: October 19, 2007
Reviewer: Cecil Adams, Jr.,
I like this little easel very much. I teach literacy and I needed something I could put on top of a table. It allows the kids to have a close view of the letters and words. Since painting is not part of my program, I use the holders for my pencils and markers...Perfect! I have to transport it back and forth several times from my literacy program site to my car, so I do wish that it folded without my having to unscrew the wooded pegs each time. However, if you have a permanent spot for this little easel, you will just love it!
Good idea....keeps my child busy
 
Review Date: July 23, 2006
Reviewer: M. Retter,
The only problem I had this item was the instant I took it out of its plastic wrap and opened it up, the chalkboard fell out of its hinges on the top. A little bit of extra strength super glue fixed it and am hoping the dry erase side doesn't fall out later. Otherwise my 2.5yr old loves writing with the chalk and putting magnetic letters on the other side. Great investment - even if I have chalk dust all over my floor.

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