Alex Toys My Crafty Cars, Alex Little Hands Art Series

Product Details

Create a fleet of 3 vehicles out of cardboard boxes: race car, ice cream truck and school bus. Includes 4 precut, ready to assemble vehicles and lots of craft supplies. Hundreds of stickers, pipe cleaners, ribbons, buttons, popsicle sticks and more. Chunky glue stick and easy instructions. Each vehicle measures approx. 4.5'H x 3.5'D x 8'W (11cm x 9cm x 20cm).

• Fold, Stick, Zoom
• Create 3 cardboard box vehicles
• Decorate them with hundreds of stickers, ribbons, buttons, and more
• Includes ice cream truck, school bus and race car
• A great beginning art activity for boys

Customer Reviews ::

Very Frustrating Project - K. Rinderspacher - Michigan
My parents gave this kit to our 3 year old for his birthday a few weeks ago.
He, his 4 year old brother and I sat down to build these cars & it was a frustrating experience!

The cardboard pieces don't fit together easily. No way my 3 year old could have done it himself even though the box says 3+. The instructions were very vague about how everything attaches. (I know that it's supposed to spark creativity, but my older son wanted to follow the pictures and do it "right".) Also, the glue stick provided wasn't strong enough glue to hold any of the cardboard "decorations" to the cars. My kids ended up giving up before the race car was even finished.

The only reason I gave it 2 stars for educational is the fact that my kids were able to follow the directions that were there to see where the stickers and decorations went. Otherwise, save your money and make cars out of your recycled containers and other things you have around your home.

Alex Toys the Cat and the Fiddle- Glove Finger Puppets

Product Details

Alex the Cat and the Fiddle- Glove Finger Puppets is a collection of soft felt finger puppets that features characters from this classic fairy tale. The package has the story printed on the back so parents and children can enjoy plenty of story time fun together. Theyre the perfect size for little hands and will inspire young imaginations to explore the world of dramatic play.

• This toy won Dr Toy's 100 Best Children's Products Award
• Parents can enjoy imaginative, interactive play with their children while entertaining them with fairy tales
• This innovative soft felt glove has a scenic background that holds 4 removable finger puppets which are attached with Velcro
• The story is included with each set
• This toy comes with one glove and four finger puppets

Customer Reviews ::

Nice, but made for smaller hands - Martin Fowler - California, USA
I bought this for entertaining my 1 y.o. She loves to examine the bright colors and remove and re-stick the characters to the glove. The individual characters are great as separate finger puppets. Soft, yet firmly constructed. Although the glove is made for someone with smaller hands.

Alex Silkscreen Factory

Product Details

Your t-shirts, totes, bandanas, socks, jeans, and much more are just screaming for The Silk Screen Factory. Add flowers, butterflies, hearts, fruit, and much more with the included 14 stencils and 4 inks (green, blue, yellow, red). Kit contains: Silk Screen Factory Machine, 14 plastic stencils, (4) 1 fluid ounce tubes of silk screen ink, foam squeegee, bandana, 4 reusable silk sheets, and easy to follow instructions. Contents may vary. Conforms to ASTM F963 and D4236. Recommended for ages 7 and up. WARNING: Choking Hazard: not for children under 3, inks are permanent and will not wash out of clothing.

• Set includes 14 stencil designs, silk sheets, 4 bright colors of ink, easy instructions and a bandana
• Great activity for one child or a small group
• The kit encourages a stylish sense of fashion
• Encourage a child's imagination and learning development
• Art activities encourage a child's imagination and learning development

Customer Reviews ::

Fun toy. - Christie Parker -
Given as a gift to my 8 year-old niece and she loves it. Practiced on a sheet of card stock first.

Alex Desk To Go

Product Details

Desk to Go is a portable surface for little artists who want to draw, color or write in the car, on the plane, anywhere! The sturdy surface holds an 9" x 12" pad (not included) and has two big pockets for holding your supplies. Fold it up and go!

• This travel desk is the perfect size for children's laps and airplane tables
• Features two big pockets to hold art materials
• This desk is perfect for traveling
• Holds a 9" x 12" paper pad
• Art activities encourage a child's imagination and learning development

Customer Reviews ::

Great Traveling Desk!! Would recommend. - Mommy of 3 - Midwest USA
Love this desk. We have found it durable for our 6 year old and our 3 year old. They have it in the car, side pockets full of their art supplies. Great to have in the car for long or even shorter trips. Would recommend.

Alex Paper Mache Studio Kit with 1 Lb. Of Paper Mache Mix

Product Details

Mix! Mash! Mold! All you need is water and you're ready to create beautiful works of art, including napkin rings and a pencil holder. Simply press the paper mache into the included molds, or make up your own. Let it dry, and then paint your crafty creation. Includes one pound of ready-to-mix paper mache and easy-to-follow instructions.

• Kit comes with 1lb of ready-to-mix paper mache, molds, paints, brushes and glue
• Learn how to make beads, figures, pencil holder, pencil toppers and more!
• This kit is a great group or party activity!
• Paper Mache is fun, easy, and it's durable once dry!
• Won Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year" Award

Customer Reviews ::

A bad idea - D. Moore - Indiana
We received this as a gift and it's just not a good product. The suggested age is 3-6 years and it's clearly not appropriate for this age group. The paint included is permanent (non-washable). The suggested crafts were extremely difficult or downright impossible for children. We are a family that welcomes messy and creative activities, but this was just horrible.

Alex Toys Creativity Center

Product Details

The perfect art table for a young artist or two! Set includes wooden table, two wooden benches, paper roll holder with 18" x 75' roll of white drawing paper, plus paper cutter, canvas storage bag, and two recessed cup holes for the two cups that keep markers, crayons and brushes tidy. The tabletop can also be used as a chalkboard. Table measures 49" W x 29.5"D x 18"H. Benches measure 23.5" W x 10" D x 11" H. Assembly is easy with the included tool.

• This center won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
• Comes with 2 benches, paper roll holder and an roll of white drawing paper, paper cutter, canvas storage bag and 2 recessed cup holes for the 2 cups that keep markers, crayons and brushes tidy
• This center is great for children's rooms, playrooms, and classrooms
• This center is a great place for one child or a small group
• Art activities encourage a child's imagination and learning development

Customer Reviews ::

Alex Toys Pinwheel Fun - Airplane Bubble Blower Bath Toy

Product Details

Blow Bubbles in the Tub and watch the Airplane's wings spin. Attaches to the tub for playing and storing. Includes bubble blower, 4.5 fl oz Tear-Free bubble solution, and suction cup bottle holder. Great for toddlers, too.

• Blow Bubbles in the Tub
• Watch the Airplane's wings spin
• Tear-free bubble solution
• Suction-cup bottle holder
• Great for toddlers and preschoolers

Customer Reviews ::

Waste of money - Snicks99 - Milton, MA USA
My 20 month old LOVES bubbles, and loves baths, so I thought this toy would be great for him. But the piece that suctions to the wall didn't stick at all, frustrating my son and I; the part of the "airplane" that was supposed to dip into the tray doesn't fit into it very well; and we ended up dumping the whole bottle of bubble solution in our attempts to get it all to work. Now he occasionally blows on the wings of the airplane, outside of the tub, but otherwise it's been useless.