Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]

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Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug
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List Price: $69.99
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Product Details

Dry erase board
Fold nice and neat to store in the corner or under a bed, easy-clean storage
Comes with the accessories needed to help turn your child into the next Van Gogh
Includes chalkboard, a locking paper roll holder, a child-safe paper cutter, 4 clips and a plastic tray
Amazon Frustration-Free packaging
Exceptional quality and value
Features double sided chalk and dry erase-boards
Height adjustable
Includes a locking paper roll holder, a child-safe paper cutter, four clips and a plastic tray. Easy-clean storage

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Customer Reviews

Great Product, Great Price!

Review Date: May 27, 2005

Reviewer: Kristi Fazioli,

This easel is a great buy! Very sturdy and high quality as most of mellisa and doug products. Colorful, kid friendly and easy to put together. Both the writing boards and the trays are adjustable for the height of your child. It folds up easy, but stands strong. This easel DOES have a place for a paper roll!! I did not think it did by the amazon description (I almost bought a more expensive one for the paper roll but decided to go with this and am so glad I did) ... the roll goes in the center between the boards and the paper comes up through the top and under a paper guide in front of the dry erase side. I can't image why you would spend more on another brand of easel, this one has everything I could think of wanting and is simple, solid wood, looks good and is super functional. This is the first review I have written, but wanted to pass on how happy I am with this product.

Great easel; not so great chalkboard

Review Date: August 4, 2006

Reviewer: Jessica Chasteen, Savannah, GA United States

I bought this easel as part of the classroom I set up for my preschooler. I love the adjustable size, durability and ease of use. My only complaint was the chalkboard. Though I followed the priming instructions diligently, I found that even the good chalk scratched the board and did not write well. Melissa and Doug did reply immediately to my concern and were willing to do whatever necessary to correct the problem. On a whim, I decided to try some chalkboard paint instead. It now writes beautifully, and I love the black chalkboard, rather than the green it came as. It is perfect.

Form and Function

Review Date: June 8, 2005

Reviewer: J. Lass, USA

This easel works very well and is easy to put together, but is also much better looking than others I have seen for a comparable price. We gave this to my daughter at 20 months (younger than the suggested age) and she loved it right away. However, even at the lowest setting she can't draw to the top, which frustrated her unless she stood on a step stool -- guess that's why it's better for age 3+.

Perfect easel for perfect price!

Review Date: November 3, 2005

Reviewer: Taylorbk, PA

My mom bought this for my little girl for her 2nd birthday.(they had it in our local Toys R Us store, although it now says it is only available online) It was not my first choice, but I am super glad we decided to go with this one! Although bought for the 2 year old, my 9 year old and her friends all love it too! SO, I guess you will get your money's worth! Assembly was not too bad, and the product is very sturdy! I am very very happy with this purchase! Not to mention, the price was wonderful compared to other similar items!

great buy

Review Date: September 14, 2005

Reviewer: PhDMom in Tennessee,

I bought this for my 18-month-old, and she took to it immediately. I had wanted something for finger painting, but the chalkboard is the biggest hit. It was very easy to assemble; it's sturdy; and it's cheaper than the other large easels I looked at. The lowest setting is just the right height for her. Highly recommended.

Update: the easel still has a place of honor in our living room, and is still in great shape. I disassembled it for a move, and it was easy to put back together. I haven't changed the height yet, but it's about time. It's definitely worth it to purchase the rolls of paper; it remains a real hit in our house.