Toys, Toys, Toys!
Every year in December, Amazon has a huge Melissa & Doug toy sale. Often this is the only time a particular Melissa & Doug toy will go on sale. For those unfamiliar with this brand, it is generally considered to have high, quality, engaging toys. I don't think I've ever seen a Melissa & Doug toy with fewer than 4/5 stars on Amazon.
Today Amazon has these toys on sale, and we've broken the deals down for you below. Most of the toys are either a new all-time low price, or at the same lowest price we saw last year or several years before. We've included an excerpt from promising reviews on each toy.
Suspend Family Game - 31 Pieces
$8.49
Match for lowest price ever
"A great, engaging game for (most) ages. And after you have all of the pieces hung, it's just as much fun to see if you can remove them one at a time without disrupting the entire sculpture."
Beginner Wooden Pattern Blocks
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"Don't forget that these patterning blocks can also be used independantly of the boards. This enables your child to come up with more challenging creations as she or he developes greater skill in this area."
Band-in-a-Box - 10 Pieces
$12.49
Lowest price since 2008
"We had a problem with the tambourine almost immediately, but I taped the entire top with packing tape and it is fine."
Farm Friends Hand Puppets - Set of 4
$9.99
Very good price
This set was on sale for $9.83 on Black Friday. Otherwise, this is the lowest price ever.
"The package says "sized for children and adults," which sounds impossible but is actually true."
Shape, Model, & Mold Clay Set - 4 Tubs, 9 Tools
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"Worth the money for the rollers alone!"
Wooden Pizza Set - 54 Toppings
$9.99
Lowest price ever
"
This is one of my daughter's favorite toys. A very good buy, well made too."
Magnetic Farm Hide & Seek Activity Board
$8.49
Lowest price ever
"My toddler LOVES this puzzle. It is a high quality puzzle that will not fall apart."
Magnetic Wooden Car Loader - 4 Cars, 1 Semi
$9.99
Lowest price ever
"One of those great toys you can pass on to siblings. It will probably last forever."
Wooden Cookie Play Food
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"Great, durable toy that helps them use their imagination."
Match and Build Soft Blocks
$12.49
Best price ever
"We've had these blocks for almost a year and a half, now. My then-five month old is now almost two. These blocks are STILL a hit! "
Farm Animals Wooden Knob Puzzle
$9.99
Not a good price
This isn't even the best price we've seen on this item this year. It's not the worst price by far, but you'd probably be better off buying one of the other puzzles.
"The description of this puzzle says, "solid wood" It's not! It's 2 layers of composite board glued to plywood. The fibers easily scrape off along the edges and can be ingested by your child. The pictures are a laminate overlay that can easily be peeled off. Not a great puzzle if you child is still putting toys in his or her mouth."
Magnetic Wooden Advent Calendar
$11.95
Match for lowest price ever
"Better than any elf. If you don't buy this you're letting your kid down."
Solid Wood Table & 2 Chairs
$64.99
Match for lowest price ever
"Another bonus is that crayon marks wipe off very easily with a wet washcloth!"
Wooden Building Blocks - 100 Blocks
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"I found these to be so small it took a lot of patience and time to build larger structures. My son's creations would take a while to build, then fall over easily."
Poseable Wooden Doll Family - 7 Pieces (2-4")
$9.99
Lowest price ever
"The kids in the classroom just love playing with them. I love that they aren't made of plastic and other breakable materials."
Stainless Steel Pots & Pans - 8 Pieces
$14.99
Almost lowest price
Other than a brief drop to $13.99 last month, this is the lowest price this toy has ever been.
"These are so high quality I feel like I should be cooking on them!"
Wooden Sandwich Making Set
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"This wood sandwich kit is as sturdy and durable as they come."
Jenna 12" Baby Doll
$12.49
Match for lowest price since 2011
"Smaller which is perfect for my almost 2 year old, but my son who is 3 loves it too. "
Water Reveal Pads - Vehicles, Animals, Alphabet
$7.49
Lowest price ever
"In a world of toys where so many simply don't perform as advertised, these Water WOW coloring books are even better than expected."
Wooden Lacing Beads - 27 Beads & 2 Laces
$8.49
Lowest price since 2009
"The colors and shapes are fun and attractive. The quality of the product leaves something to be desired."
Palace Pals Hand Puppets - Set of 4
$9.99
Lowest price ever
"These are very colorful and soft. My large adult teacher hand fits, and so does my 10 year old's!"
Playtime Produce - 9 Pieces
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"This stuff is very solid and very durable. It's also very realistic-looking too, life-size."
Magnetic Responsibility Chart - 90 Magnets
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"They love them! They like working for "smilies" and make sure to do everything on their list to fill up their columns."
Pattern Blocks & Boards - 120 Pieces
$9.99
Match for the lowest price in three years
"If you throw away the picture boards from the beginning and let your child's creativity take over, you have a 5 star toy that even older children and adults enjoy tinkering with."
Soft Pull-Back Vehicles - 4 Pieces
$12.49
Lowest price ever
"To my pleasant surprise, they are sturdy, stable, and have the right amount of power for little ones... the speed appears to be regulated to avoid going too fast, but to keep the cars moving for a good distance before they slow."
Pretty Purse Soft Fill & Spill
$12.49
Match for lowest price ever
"My one year old loves it and my three year old wants to take it from her. It's durable, cute, they can slobber on it as much as they want and there's a lot to play with."
Wooden Racecar Carrier
$14.99
Match for lowest price ever
"My grandson has played with this toy daily since receiving it for his third birthday almost two months ago. It is well designed and well made."
Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set - 56 Stamps
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"I ordered this for my Kindergarten class and they love it! Of course, it's still new to them, but they love the new way to make words."
Solid Wood Building Blocks - 60 Pieces
$34.99
Very good price
Other than Black Friday this year, this is the lowest price ever.
“The quality, weight, and workmanship of these blocks is outstanding. This is surely a gift that can be passed on for generations.”
Sturdy Metal Shopping Cart
$34.99
Lowest price in three years
Normally about $50.
“This shopping cart is so realistic it's a bit disconcerting--in a good way. One of my favorite toy purchases ever. It's made of very sturdy metal, solid but not too heavy, the wheels swivel easily (quality castors), and the doll seat opens and collapses smoothly. My 1.5 and 3.5 year olds are crazy for it and despite their height differences, the cart suits both of them and will for some time."
Fire Chief Dress-Up - 6 Pieces
$14.99
Match for lowest price ever
“Excellent costume, bright and well made. I ordered a size up and rolled up the sleeves. It has held up perfectly through many months of play and quite a few washings."
Dress-Up Tutus - 4 Pieces
$14.99
Lowest price ever (by a lot!)
"These tutus are adorable and VERY good quality. If you have a "flashy" dresser like my kids, they could get away with wearing these in public (as opposed to the super cheap, disposable dress-up clothes that come in most sets)."
Wooden Spelling Boards - 50+ Letters
$9.99
Match for lowest price since 2009
"My 2 year old son is on the Autism Spectrum and tends to think in a very visual manner. He absolutely adores this toy! When I saw the recommended age, I was a bit hesitant, but I'm so glad that I went ahead and got it!"
Monster Plush 6-Pin Bowling Game
$12.49
Match for lowest price ever
"Soft and fuzzy. Super adorable. My toddler likes them. I just wish they were slightly larger and stood more upright, they are difficult to set up with out falling all over each other, perhaps if they were weighted a little more?"
Fishing & Bug Catching Puzzle Game
$9.99
Match for lowest price ever
"This puzzle keeps my 20 month old daughter entertained for up to 45 minutes. (Which is forever, in toddler minutes). It is our favorite puzzle so far. Very simple to use."
Scratch Art Set - 16 Boards, 2 Stylus Tools, 3 Frames
$7.49
Lowest price ever
"It was fascinating scratching off the darkness and seeing the finished beauty underneath. My only complaint is it is a very messy process. We had little pieces that were scratched off for days! All over the kitchen. Yuck! But it cleaned up fast and most importantly we had fun creating together. So I recommend the set but my advice would be to play with this little beauty outside!"
Learn-To-Play Piano - 25 Keys & Color-Coded Song Book
$34.99
Low Price
It was a few dollars less for Black Friday. Still a decent price, as it's normally about $45.
"The problems I have with the piano are from the parent perspective. It sounds pretty awful. I knew a tiny piano wouldn't sound like a baby grand but this doesn't even sound like a piano and is completely out of tune (hard to listen to). Some of the keys have to be pressed multiple times to make a sound, which reduces the learning/reinforcement that pressing a key will make a sound. The piano also is easy to tip over."
School Time! Classroom Play Set
$14.99
Lowest price ever
"This is a great toy! My four year old daughter is obsessed with it and plays school for hours at a time."
Wooden Latches Activity Board
$12.49
Match for lowest price ever
"The thing is also virtually indestructible. I can say this with confidence because it was "tested" by the brats next door, and those boys could destroy a padded cell. The colors and pictures are bright and appealing, too; it's remarkably well made."
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