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Review on πŸ‘Ή Monstrous Fun: Explore Melissa Doug's Created Monster Stickers by Rusty Calcara

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Can be a great craft.

I'll be writing this review for all three as they are the same in quality and finish. I would like to offer some tips and solutions to the problems that other reviewers have indicated. Boat! It's messy, fun, and won't be perfect. Even if you get a wooden toy, it is ultimately a craft and not a high-quality wooden toy. If you need a quality wooden toy, buy a ready-made one. Second, I wouldn't recommend using the PVA glue that comes with the kit, but rather using Elmer wood glue or something similar and applying it with a cotton tip. takes a long time to set and doesn't stick together either. Several reviewers said "the wheels don't turn". I suspect it's because whoever installed the wheels glued the entire axle in place. Car, and then repeat the wheels on the opposite side, wiping off excess glue - then the wheels should turn freely after drying. Because of this, I wouldn't advise letting your child glue the kit unaided! It is true that the axles fit too tightly in the wheel holes. It depends on the wheel, if you don't want to fight it you can sand/file the dowel tips, but I was only able to tap the wheels lightly. Try to line them up and they will be fine (especially if you use wood glue). It is also true that the paint cannot be washed off. Not every craft in a child's life can be washed, so prepare for a mess with these tips: 1- Leave the kids in old shorts or whatever else you don't care about when it gets messed up. I would not recommend throwing a robe over good clothes as it can get dirty. 2- Cover the surfaces with newspaper, cloth or paper towels. 3- Have baby wipes or an old damp washcloth handy while your little artists paint! If you want, you can avoid a big mess by wiping and/or brushing your hands when too much paint has built up. 4- If you need to remove paint from an uncovered surface (table, floor, leather) nail polish remover can be used to remove paint. I've heard from several people that the decals are peeling off or sticking poorly. Remember this is craft and these are ordinary stickers. You can flake off. Make sure the paint is completely dry before trying to stick it on. Overall these are great little crafts for the price and all 3 of my kids (2, 4 and 6) loved them.

Pros
  • Great gift for kids 4-8: Melissa and Doug designed by me! The Monster Truck Wooden Art Kit is the perfect gift for kids ages 4-8; add Melissa & Doug's Decorate Your Own Wooden Airplane to complete the hands-on experience of screenless gaming
Cons
  • Available in white only