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Review on Ultimate Storage Solution: Wooden Toddler Puzzles Rack Set for Easy Puzzle Organization by Steve Hauck

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nope NOTHING AT ALL! on plug-in puzzle

Honestly, other parents are looking for an educational toy for their children. that's NOT that. First, the parts are hard to decipher. I'm an adult and getting the number confuses me. When you see your toddler with it, they're trying to figure out what the number is. it breaks the heart. Why would ANYONE want to keep their child from understanding the riddle? Or understanding what a two-digit number looks like? IT DOES EXACTLY THAT! Slots for letters or numbers are shallow. There is no "reward" for getting the piece right because you can't tell if you got it right! The slots also have no raised holes for letters or numbers. So 0 has nothing to fit in the hole. I'm not hard at all. I'm honest. This is the opposite of a learning tool. I think maybe that was intentional. Poor design is no excuse for it's still on the market. He has a goal. If you're like most parents I know, this will probably infuriate you. If not, then it should. Again, I don't think China just makes bad products. Apparently Hape is made in China and designed in Germany. Hape wooden toys are well made. I believe this puzzle has a purpose, you can call me "tin foil" if you like. What else would you call it? If you already have one of these, use it against 'them', let those little kids who already know their numbers use this as a 'problem solving' challenge where they MUST use their wits to figure out the getting the numbers right. You see the picture I provided, what is it? If you immediately understand, maybe I'm "extra", but if you have to think about it for even a second and not the usual millisecond that leaves your eyes and brain, you will probably agree that a beginner should NOT be exposed to this.

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  • Delivery was very fast
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