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Toy: Melissa and Doug Shapes Sound Puzzle
Date: Tuesday, 06 January, 2009 :: 02:02
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Melissa and Doug Shapes Sound Puzzle
Brand: Melissa & Doug
List Price: USD $12.99
Price: USD $5.89
Product Group: toy
Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug
Model: 338
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Studio: Melissa and Doug
Features:
- Shapes Wood Puzzle
- Early vocabulary and matching skills
- Realistic shape sounds when puzzle piece is placed on board
- Recommended Age Range 2 Years and up
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Editorial Review:
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Reviews:
Average Customer Review: 
Summary: Taught my daughter her shapes in a day
Date: 2008-12-10 - 
Comment: My daughter recieved this puzzle when she was about a year and a half old. We love it! She can hear the shape sounds as she places the pieces into the puzzle. I would hear "Ock-a-don" coming out of her mouth (octagon) on a daily basis.
The only downside to the puzzle is that every once in awhile the sensors stop working and the pieces don't make sound. OR the pieces will randomly go off while they are being stored. I have heard from many other friends who have this puzzle that even when the pieces aren't even near the puzzle, it will talk. The biggest trigger is turning the light on in a room where the puzzle has been sitting. Suddenly late at night you hear, "Square!" Nothing like freaking you out when no one else is around. ;)
Summary: Another great product
Date: 2008-11-29 -
Comment: My two year old was so excited about this puzzle when she first got it. After playing with it for two days she knew all of the shapes when they appeared in everyday encounters (like signs, tables, books, etc). However she did get bored with the puzzle after a week so I had to put it away. Instead of having it available for play every single day, I make it available once every two or three weeks to keep her excited about it. My 11 month old likes to chew on the pieces and it is still intact so once again M&D has created a wonderful/durable puzzle for little ones.
Summary: Goog Idea but bad design
Date: 2008-01-14 - 
Comment: Numbers / Letters / Shapes by Melissa and David
These products are designed with a small light sensitive button under the number, letter or shape. Note that while I am only referring to the number game below that the same analysis applies to the letter (ABCs) and shape games. When you place the number in its appropriate slot (Example the # 2 in the number 2 slot) the game will say "two". The problem with the design is that it will also say two if your hand passes over the 2 slot while you are on your way to placing a 3 in the 3 slot. It will also say 2 if you cover the sensitivity button in the 2 slot with a 5, 6, 7, etc. I returned the numbers and letters game because the design problem of having the game calling out other numbers and calling out numbers other then the number my daughter has in her hand since that would tend to confuse her. I kept the shapes game even though it has the same design problem because since it is only 9 shapes (slots) vs. 20+ numbers or letters (slots) the problem is not as prevalent.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: Beyond the Basic 5 Preschool Shapes!
Date: 2006-04-27 -
Comment: I find it annoying that preschoolers are so limited in what they are "supposed" to learn and know. Of course, this is because parents are encouraged to teach their toddlers the skills required for entrance to public kindergarten. At pre-K screenings across the country, 3-4 year olds are quizzed on basic shapes, colors, whether they recognize their first name, and a variety of other skills deemed "necessary" by their local or state board of education. While it's okay, and even necessary to a point, it also limits the free wheeling learning that a young child's mind is capable of. This puzzle allows a little child to enquire about shapes beyond just the Square, Triangle, Rectangle, and Circle. My little Claire loved them for tracing. They served as race cars. Do the contacts work 100% of the time? To be honest, I can't even tell you! I was not paying attention to that, as I was usually there saying the shape's name, if that's what we were doing, or if they were race cars, saying "vroom" or if we doing colors, saying the color name.
So--great puzzle with lots of shapes, and multiple colors. Enjoy!
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Summary: Sound does not work
Date: 2006-01-15 - 
Comment: I got this puzzle for my 1 1/2 yr old. The sound does not work so I'm basically considering this toy as defective. I likely won't return it b/c I don't want to deal with the hassle.
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Accessories:
Energizer(R) Max(R) AAA Alkaline Batteries, Pack Of 12
Energizer L92BP4 Battery, Lithium Aaa Photo Battery
Sony Rechargeable AAA 900 mAh NiMH Batteries
Lenmar 2-Hour AA/AAA Nimh Charger Kit
Energizer Rechargeable AAA Cells, 4 Batteries Per Pack (Pack of 2)
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