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Melissa & Doug Solid Wood Project Workbench Play Building Set - STEAM Toy, Wooden Kids Work Bench, Toy Tool Bench
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- SOLID WOOD WORKBENCH FOR KIDS: The Melissa & Doug Wooden Project Solid Wood Workbench, a realistic toy construction set for kids, includes a functioning vise, tool rack, wooden tools, and hardware, as well as project ideas to spark imaginations.
- STURDY WOODEN CONSTRUCTION: Our wooden workbench for kids is made of high-quality wood to ensure durability and safety.
- STORAGE SHELF: This Melissa & Doug wooden toy construction set includes a convenient storage shelf.
- GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS 3 TO 6 YEARS: This workbench is an ideal gift for kids ages 3 to 6. Add the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Tool Belt Set to round out the construction play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun.
- “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 26 x 24 x 19 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.5 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B001ENDC02 |
Item model number | 2369 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 36 months - 6 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #101,537 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #326 in Toy Construction Tools |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | September 4, 2017 |
Language | English |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
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Keep that little builder busy with this sturdy wooden workbench that’s just the right size, right down to the nuts and bolts. This set includes a functioning vise, a tool rack, wooden tools and hardware, and a storage shelf. Ideas to spark the imagination are included! Our wooden workbench for kids is made of high-quality wood to ensure durability and safety. This Melissa & Doug wooden toy construction set includes a convenient storage shelf as well as a list of project ideas to spark imaginations. The Wooden Project Solid Wood Workbench is a great gift for kids ages 3 to 6. Add the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Tool Belt Set to round out the construction play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun. The Melissa & Doug workbench measures 26″ H × 18.75″ W × 24″ L and weighs 18.8 pounds. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.
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From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.
Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!
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Countless Ways to Play
From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!
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Tools & HardwareFeatures five wooden tools and 55 wooden construction pieces! |
Solid Wood ConstructionEasy to assemble and designed to last! |
Project BookletIncludes step-by-step instructions for building five cool vehicles and a robot! |
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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations. |
We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030. |
100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play. |
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Customers like the quality, fun, and appeal of the workbench. They mention that it's well made, sturdy, and fun to put together different things. They appreciate the value. That said, some complain about the holes and have different opinions on ease of assembly, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the toy. They say it's well made, sturdy, and made to last. Customers also mention that the tools work and are just her size.
"The workbench is made to last. You are assembling a workbench that can be passed down for many, many years...." Read more
"...He loves this. It’s easy to assemble and well made...." Read more
"...I really liked that it is made from wood and would last. Overall the bench is well constructed and sturdy, and will take some abuse...." Read more
"This is a good quality product. It was quite time consuming to put together and directions could have been a little better, but overall nice quality." Read more
Customers find the projects in the book fun to put together. They also say the workbench is durable, well made, and a great toy for kids. Customers also say it keeps them entertained for hours and is good for motor development.
"...’s no doubt in my mind it’ll last beyond that - great quality, great fun for hours especially if you get additional building sets...." Read more
"...that come with the bench are excellent mechanical teaching tools...." Read more
"...It helps with motor skills, critical thinking and just overall fun. They enjoy the ability to build small things and then take them apart...." Read more
"...Projects to keep him busy! Great concept, poorly carried out...." Read more
Customers find the appeal of the toy to be cute, durable, and attractive to a child. They also appreciate the realistic looking tools and building pieces.
"...The wood is finished and looks great all put together...." Read more
"...5. booklet of things to put together...nice touch!6...." Read more
"...3 projects included have not yet been attempted but they are attractive to a child. Additional projects are available...." Read more
"...It's held the paint well through use. My DD loves and it looks nice in her room...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the toy. They say it's a great gift for the price, and worth the effort to put it together.
"...or needs to know that Melissa and Doug's quality is awesome and worth the price. Amazon had the best price for this." Read more
"...Overall good value for the money but beware of the initial assembly!" Read more
"...Very pleased with quality and value for the dollar.RECOMMEND" Read more
"Melissa and Doug is almost always worth the money and this bench is no exception!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy. Some mention that it's fairly easy to put together, with a nice booklet of things to put it together. However, others say that it wasn't easy to assemble with the tools provided and that the instructions are a little vague sometimes.
"...It does come with an instruction booklet of things you can build but they have tons of fun coming up with their own ideas!..." Read more
"...The whole thing looked too much like daddy's setup. Assembly was easy enough...." Read more
"...2018; Stephen G Butler "Kids love it but needs more parts and assembly is painful, November 28, 2013; and Monica K. Lindstrom "Takes time to put..." Read more
"...He loves it! There are ALOT of pieces to put together, but easy instructions and no issues on putting it together...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the product. Some mention it's a good size, not too bulky or obnoxious colors, and blends in. The size of this workbench is just right for this type of play, and it'll be easy for children to stand and play. However, others say that the fasteners would not fit into the securing hardware piece, and the bolts do not match.
"...Expect robot heads and racecar wheels to fall off regularly. After only a moderate amount of abuse, the heads came off on most of the bolts...." Read more
"...They are 3 and almost 5 and it is the perfect height for both of them...." Read more
"...The pieces are a different size and you have to use a different screw driver...." Read more
"...over several of the plastic ones I chose this because the height was perfect, it's solid wood, and it's an M&D toy which my boys and I are all big..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the holes in the toy. They mention that the pre-drilled holes on the pieces do not line up, making it impossible to assemble. Some customers also mention that some of the holes were not drilled all the way through. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality of the product and recommend skipping this one.
"...The pieces are a different size and you have to use a different screw driver...." Read more
"...(The holes were about two inches too wide on the top planks)...." Read more
"...The bolt holes DO line up, just wait to tighten the leg bolts", may 14, 2018; Stephen G Butler "Kids love it but needs more parts and assembly is..." Read more
"nice wood material, but manual is not showing all parts, and holes are on the wrong spot, you need to be handy to drill and screw it together, pic..." Read more
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I had no issues with mis-drilled holes or missing pieces. My challenge was tightening screws too early, so parts wouldn't remotely fit together.
Let me first give credit to those that assisted me. Randall "Assemble Long BEFORE Gifting", December 24, 2015; P. Craig "My son LOVES it! The bolt holes DO line up, just wait to tighten the leg bolts", may 14, 2018; Stephen G Butler "Kids love it but needs more parts and assembly is painful, November 28, 2013; and Monica K. Lindstrom "Takes time to put together and holes do not line up:, July 20, 2014. Thanks to each of you, I got the workbench assembled--but, unfortunately 2 days after my grandson's birthday.
Looking at your assembly instructions, here are my tips:
1) Step 1 you will assemble as instructed. Tighten the bolts on this step. Remember that Part C is the front and Part D is the back. Remember that the bolt nuts (Part S) should have the Philips screwdriver head visible.
2) Step 2 you need to make sure you have Part C in the front and just hand-tighten the bolts. [I tightened them up well and got stuck at this step.] What you assemble should be able to stand up as shown, but, will be very wobbly.
3) Step 3 will be much easier to complete since you don't have a rigid structure. Remember both pieces (Part I) will have the top of the board slightly longer on the top.
4) Step 4 was pretty easy. It took me a minute to realize that the bolt nut (Part U) needs to line up to the bolt (Part V). It won't be as obvious as the other times you use the bolt nuts. The structure is still wobbly.
5) I then completed Step 7 to get the back braces installed.
6) I verified that the boards for Steps 6 and 7 would line up to the holes. And, verified the vise (Part Q) holes would line up to Part M (front board of the workbench surface).
7) I then tightened all the bolts on the back and the back legs.
8) I installed the tool bar (Part N) in Step 6. This is the first board that requires you to have a Phillips screwdriver.
9) I started completing Step 5. I worked from the back since the front board would not be flat (since the screws in the middle and front were not yet fully tightened). I installed the 2 back boards (Part L) and then tightened the middle bolts to be very tight.
10) I completed Step 5 (Part M--the front board). I may have tightened some of the front bolts so the surface was flat.
11) I then installed the vise (Part Q). It would be helpful to have someone hold the vise tight for you.... I ended up stripping one of the screw heads, but, it didn't impact the overall fit or functionality.
12) I tightened the front bolts and declared it done!
Some people said it took 30 minutes to complete. Maybe with 2 or 3 people..... I assembled this by myself and it probably took 3 hours when subtracting out the time to switch the legs (I didn't pay attention to the front of the shelf) and then un-tightening the legs that I had just rigidly tightened twice.
I did call Melissa and Doug for assistance about the legs. They didn't mention to leave the bolts loose--but I did find that online when the first version of the instructions had it well labeled.
My grandson absolutely loved it. This was for his 3rd birthday. I put the tools on the tool bar and put "nails" in the holes for him to hammer. The construction projects are a little advanced for him right now, so those weren't even displayed. He received the workbook yesterday and the first thing he did this morning was hammer some nails--and then pull them out using his hammer.
I hope these tips will help you so you can assemble this great product confidently and easily!
Overall: love this product!!
Today they ran in the house and went right to the bench to get to work as they said!
However, the wooden nuts and bolts aren't perfect. Some screw into the cube blocks and/or nuts without a problem; others aren't sized correctly and strip right out. Expect robot heads and racecar wheels to fall off regularly. After only a moderate amount of abuse, the heads came off on most of the bolts. This might be because of his attempts to overtighten everything. Nothing a little wood glue can't fix, but after one year, all of them have broken at least once. I'm not sure we could fully assemble anything in the book anymore given the state of the wooden threads throughout the set. Regardless, he's about to turn three and still plays with this regularly.
Bottom line: We got our money's worth. The bench is solid even if the parts didn't survive a year with a two year old. We can buy other building supplies or use it as a Lego bench. I'm tempted to give it three stars, but it really was a lot of fun.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023