Wondering how this Melissa and Doug product compares to the classic Fashion Plates product? Thanks.
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I don't know much about the product, except that the girls had the first one, and really enjoyed this version that I got them for Christmas 2-3 years ago.
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I looked on the back of the box and it states "Melissa & Doug products meet or exceed all U.S. toy testing standards and pass our high quality requirements." They also have a number to call about any comments, so I could call them and they could probably answer your question. The number listed on the box is 1-800-284-3948 with a web address of www.MelissaAndDoug.com I hope that helps you.
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The Magna tiles are a bit heavier but IMO they are better because of the value. They work just fine with Magna tiles too.
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I believe they are the same. My child's color wonder book says "mess free" at the top. Hope this helps!
198775
Ive not seen them but looking at the pictures of the two sets it would appear that the 60pc set comprises significantly larger plain blocks for general use by all ages whereas the 200pc set has vividly decorated pieces apparently for the very young to aid with colour, shape and design recognition. Hope this helps.
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Duplo seems to stay together better for me. My daughter (age 3) loves them as she can build with them! :)
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I'm not entirely sure if it's a different material, but it certainly has a different texture than regular duplo blocks (it's matte, as opposed to glossy, but it could be the same material but with a different coating), and is more flexible as if it were some hard rubber (although it could still be the same material because it's visibly thinner than the walls of normal blocks).
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I looked at the cheaper version and I don't see much difference except for the body model itself. This wasn't available when I bought the expensive one. Go for it. Can't go wrong. They both teach the same concept. Enjoy--the product is fun and very realistic!!
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I agree with the other comments. You can do a lot more creative building with this set. I actually bought it by accident thinking it was the same as the other and trying to expand my grandson's building options. He loves the new pieces with wheels and windows.
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Our set does not say Magformers on the pieces like our other sets do. However, having played with this car set for over a month, I will say that the quality is the same. I was hesitant to but this for the reason you asked the question; but I have been pleasantly surprised.
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It's nice, the one at Toys R Us is better for about the same price. My kids have had hours of fun making them.
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These plates--and they come in various sizes and colors (for example check the great LEGO Education Small Building Plates Set 4646267) will work with all Lego "proper" products. Lego has other lines, such as Technic and Duplo, and these would not work with those (Duplo is for toddlers and has its own plates).
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Given the similarities, I'd go with the less expensive version, with shield. You could always take off the shield if you dislike it, but it serves a use. Most of the other construction seems similar, and the one with shield has slightly larger wheels.
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Yes they do. I also have the first and second bundle monster plates and compared to those I think pueen are better quality and the designs are much nicer. I feel I can get more use out of these plates
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The magnets do line up but I don't know if it relates to the Magna/ Picasso Tiles. You might consider asking your Face Book friends or Pintrest followers if you could get together with someone who has some Magformers, then you'd know which direction to go... Or you could order a small set and give it a go. In my book you don't loose, even as a stand alone product the Megformers are great.
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If you look on Ebay the dinner plates can be purchased in 12 different scenes if you don't want them all the same. I think the made in China sets all have the Schoolhouse design. I love schoolhouse for the wintertime, but the other patterns are beautiful throughout the other seasons.
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Yes, but it depends on the size of the fisher price dollhouse??? I would personally go for the Melissa & Doug wooden version it looks better