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Dado Cubes has been reviewed 350 times with an average rating of 4.44
Versatile Toy
Posted 11/10/2008 by Teresa Winner
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The Dado Cubes were purchased as a birthday gift for my two-year-old niece. She (and her father) immediately began playing with the blocks. One of the reasons I chose this toy is was for the possibility of using them with other toys, such as Little People, Polly Pockets, and toy farm animals or in a doll house. Great toy! No computer chips or batteries needed (refreshing). Plenty of room for imagination.
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Dado Cube Review
Posted 7/24/2008 by Sanjay Bulchandani
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It is a lovely product and I would have never found it had it not been for your site. It is well made, the colors are pretty and it provides my son with enough challenges. Also his effots to insert one block into the next has given me a window into his spatial abilities that I never had before.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/5/2009
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The cubes are well constructed and fit together nicely. Granddaughter (age 22 mos.) needed to be shown how once. After that she did her own constructions.
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Lots of fun
Posted 12/7/2008 by Sandy Gelpieryn
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These are addicting. I played with them along with my girls. They create wonderful sculptors and also neat architectural structures. Very modern and fun.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 12/1/2008 by Trisha Eigenbrode
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Great buy! My 3 year-old neice loves the cubes....much more than I could have imagined. My 2 year-old son is slowly getting the hang of it.
I would highly recommend this product.
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Dado Cubes Review
Posted 5/29/2009 by Blossom Sumulong-Fox
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We got the Dado Cubes for my friend's almost one year old son. He totally loves them and is working on nesting the cubes. It keeps him occupied longer than most of his other toys.
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Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 8/26/2008 by Tama Johnson
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Other
I run a home daycare & the kids seem to enjoy playing with the Dados. The toddlers like to nest them & the older ones are creative & also copy the designs on the box. They don't hold the kids interest for as long of a period as I had hoped but are a great addition to our ever-growing load of toys.
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Dado Fantastico
Posted 1/28/2009 by Lee
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My 21 month old daughter LOVES these cubes. There are 10, 2 of each color. She stacks and sorts in all different ways, using the slots or turning sideways like traditional blocks. We also play match the colors to help learn our colors. Very cool. She plays with them every single day.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 11/4/2008 by cynthia bayerdorffer
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Product has been fun for my 4 and 2 year olds. Lots of different ways to stack them. Allows for much creativity. But they have not been as long lasting, in terms of engaging the kids, as something like blocks.
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Good for All Ages!
Posted 6/28/2009 by JoAnn Mitchell
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Excellent stimulation for "kids" of all ages! The littlest ones just love nesting the cubes, and the biggest ones enjoy creating innovative building designs. These cubes are sturdy and will last a long time!
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Great for my little one!
Posted 6/30/2009 by Rebecca
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I bought these because my 14- month- old girl likes "nesting" toys, and I thought these would be right up her alley. She does like the blocks, especially when they are stacked on the pyramid plastic part of their packaging. The packaging is great for keeping them organized, and it helps the blocks fall in the right direction when she nests them. She seems interested in the shapes and colors, and has managed a few times to connect the blocks with the slits. She always is eager when I pull out these blocks and even brings them to me to open for her. These seem durable, and I'm sure they'll last her a long time. For now they are getting pretty good action, and I hope when she gets a little older, she will be able to learn new tricks with them. I can see her still playing with these in a couple of years. Keep in mind these blocks are meant for older children. The littlest cube could be a choking hazard. It should probably be saved for later, or a toddler playing with these should be closely supervised.
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Endless Fun
Posted 9/9/2008
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My son has endless fun with these cubs. The only negative thing are the sharp edges.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 8/25/2008 by Jill
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My four year old twins(one boy, one girl) both love this product. I bought the accessory kit too and they have really enjoyed building with all the pieces. The only way to possibly improve this toy is if they made a type of roof for the kit or hingeing doors. I would definitely buy this product again and give it as a gift!
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Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/28/2008 by LaVonne Beebe
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Wonderful product. I love the bright, vivid colors of the blocks. My three year old loves them.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 12/11/2008
- RELATIVE
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i havent given it as a gift yet (waiting till christmas) but i couldnt resist the urge to play with it myself. i have to admit i enjoyed it.
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Dado Cubes Review
Posted 8/24/2008 by Sue Pardue
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Both of my kids (1 and 4 years) love these cubes. They both have fun stacking and building with them. I bought another set for a friend's child who will be turning 2 next week and I'm sure he'll love them too.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 7/9/2008 by Peggy Jeffers
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this product was enjoyed by my 2 year old grandson and his 5 year old sister. we look forward to many more years of use and pleasure from this product
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Very engaging
Posted 20 days ago
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My grandson loves to build things. He has created a variety of towers, etc. and LOVES the Dado Cubes.
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my grandkids love it!
Posted 10/20/2009 by nancy fuller
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Two of my grandchildren, a boy and a girl who are both 6 years old race each other to the toy room to get the Dado Cubes.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 3/26/2009
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Setting: Homeschool
The product is very cool and my husband and daughter love it! I will be using the product for our in home daycare and know it will be a great learning tool for the kids to learn about shapes, colors, depth and spatial concepts and more+ Great product!
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Dado Cubes
Posted 7/22/2008 by Sam Baker
- GRANDPARENT
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Excellent quality. Very engaging for my 2 year old granddaughter. She loves stacking and will quickly learn the different options for putting them together. This will be a toy that she will be able to use and enjoy for some time.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 4/2/2008 by Paula S.
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I took the Dado Cubes to an art group I lead. One of the boys in the group played with it for a long time. He asked where he could buy his own set.
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Flexible, Creative Fun
Posted 3/18/2008
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Setting: Home
We bought these for my three year old daughter's friend as a gift. We ended up buying some for my daughter as well. She loves them! She plays with them in a variety of ways. She builds things, but she also pretends they are "castles". She wears them as jewelry, and so forth. My husband likes them also.
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Blue Dado Cubes
Posted 3/18/2008 by Paul S
- OTHER
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Setting: Corporate Function
I actually bought the Blue Dado Cubes as part of a business pitch, believe it or not. The client loved it. When I brought it home after the meeting, my two boys (7 and 3) couldn't stop playing with it either.
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Best cubes yet!
Posted 1/20/2009 by Jeannie M
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Our 3 year old and 16 month old LOVE building and exploring with Dado cubes. The colors are outstanding. We are all able to sit down and use our imaginations to create an awesome project! Using creativity and imagination! Another great durable product to enjoy for years to come!
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 3/30/2009
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Children and teachers enjoy the product. Children quickly began sorting the cubes, stacking them, making designs. Each new student that used them had a new idea than the others, adding to the designs that were created. Teachers are excited about using the new product in the classrooms.
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Good but smaller than I thought
Posted 3/3/2009 by Diana
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I purchased Dado Cubes for my son's 1st b-day. He already has Melissa & Doug stacking blocks, so I thought these would be a great addition. This product seems fun, he isn't getting much use out of them now but I'm sure once he gets older he will. Only problem was that the cubes were smaller than expected.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 12/11/2008 by Patricia Lupher
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My nephew really seems to enjoy this product.
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Dado Cubes Are Winners
Posted 8/25/2008 by Kate Stolarczyk
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My 13 month old enjoys taking the cubes out one by one and spreading them all over his playroom. I've worked with him a few times to create various shapes and buildings. The other day I watched him begin stacking them on his own -- his first constructive effort so far. I have a feeling this toy will grow with him. All in all a good buy.
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Great educational toy!
Posted 25 days ago by Mary L Tan
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The first time Isaw this product was in a children's museum. It encourages imagination and it already has a form. So for younger children, they can actually feel that they are constructing something, as opposed to some other similar building toys which do not have a form until you "create" it which as we parents know, is a hard task to accomplish for toddlers. This is what I have observed as reactions from younger children playing with it.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 10/16/2009 by Diana Franklin
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Setting: Homeschool
These are incredible. The name is cute too because I think Daddy (Dado) loves them almost more than our two year old. They LOVE to build with these together and I think she will be doing a lot of building with these for years to come.
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Very nice design
Posted 1/1/2009 by Rebecca
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Good quality, both childrne and adults enjoyed
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A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 7/18/2008 by Kathleen Rousseau
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Setting: Special Services Sector
Great activity to encourage bilateral hand coordination, spatial perception and creativity. There's been much interest in it from students of varying functional levels during our Occupational Therapy sessions.
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Good product!
Posted 6/22/2008 by Wife and Mother
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I purchased the Dado cubes for my husband for Father's day. He loves to play with the cubes, especially with our daughter. It is great to find a product that will engage both children and adults!
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Good stuff!
Posted 4/22/2008 by Gius
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We seldom allow petro-chems to enter our household, and this toy is one of the rare exceptions due to its remarkable educational qualities it possesses. The company write-ups are on target plus dozens of hidden ones are the miracles this toy can perform once in the hands of a child.
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Fun Stuff In My Favorite Color
Posted 4/10/2008 by Daylene Zielinski
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This is a fun re-arrangeable sculpture that I bought just to treat myself. My favorite color is blue, but I don’t have much of it in my office. I’m keeping this at school.
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Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 3/31/2008 by Melanie Mowinski
- EDUCATOR
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We are using this product in a museum. It's one of many toys in a carpeted area with books designed to give families the opportunity to play, build and explore. Children and their families love the Dado Cubes. They are a different spin on the traditional ways that children build with blocks.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 3/3/2008 by TN Mom
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I love Dado Cubes. My 3 year old is so proud of the tall buildings he can make with them. My 15 month old is an expert at nesting them. I really enjoy playing with this toy as well. I am a stay at home mom, so I like to find toys that are enjoyable for us all. I feel this toy is a great investment, unlike other toys we have purchased in the past that quickly loose there appeal. I would like to have seen a better storage container for the blocks, that would be very handy.
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Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 2/22/2008 by Dyna Wactor
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I bought this first for my nephew and he loved it. His older sister also liked it, so I bought another for her, so they could both expand on thir constuctions. Actually the whole family found them very interesting and all ages were playing with them.
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Dado Cube
Posted 2/11/2008 by Rebecca Warkol
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The Dado Cubes are so great for their brain!
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Great for independent play
Posted 9/9/2008
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This is a good toy for independent play. These keep my son busy for at least 20 minutes each time he brings them out.
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Perfect for Architect/Engineer's kids
Posted 4/22/2009 by Kelly Imparato
- FRIEND
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Setting: Home
These cubes are a lot of fun for the kids. I think the parents like playing with them more. I say any toy that gets the parents as involved and as entertained as the child is a good toy. These are very easy to stack and seem very durable.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 4/13/2009 by Rozlyn Geason
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The product is okay for a two year old. The website recommends it for two year olds, but the Dado packaging states it is for 3 year olds. My son is two, so the interaction I expected based on Fat Brain's recommendation was not met.
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Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/1/2008 by Magdaleen Arangies-Grimbeek
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I think they are a bit young for my boys of 6 & 9, but for smaller kids they are very suitable. I found that the cubes sometimes stick together somewhat especially when they don't go in at right angles - that just means you have to take care what you do.
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Good Product, She's Too Young
Posted 10/15/2009 by Cynthia Pittman
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Lets be honest there is only one thing to do with these, Stack and connect them. I love the colors but she's too young for it. It's a little boring for the adults. It doesn't have the same construction element of blocks with multiple shapes. We'll have to see if she grows into it or not.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 9/9/2009
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Was an immediate hit with my nephew. Be careful of sharp-ish edges as Grandma sliced her finger using it!
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Dado Cubes
Posted 22 days ago by charles roberts
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These are great. I am not sure who liked them better my wife or my kids. We will likely buy more.
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 3/31/2008 by Sarah
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My two year old daughter loves the product. She likes to stack them on top of each other. She also uses them as nesting cubes. I've seen her categorize them according to color and descending size. Her tiny fingers have a difficult time "building" with the cubes. However, I suspect that within the year, this will not be an issue. I'm very happy with the purchase. It turned out to be a multi-use toy. Highly recommended!
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Dado Cubes - Original
Posted 1/17/2008 by Amy
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These cubes were given to my 4 year old. The kids spend hours playing with them. They build all kinds of pyramids and cities. Even my 1 year old has a good time stacking them. Even mom and dad enjoy building stuff with the kids. I highly recommend them!
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Dado Cubes Are Cool
Posted 1/14/2008 by Lisa
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I purchased the Dado Cubes as a gift for my 6 month old nephew. I was looking for a quality gift made in the USA that fit into my family's gift-giving price range. While he's still a little young to play with them, his dad loves them. And nestled together, they look great on display in my nephew's room. I think they will bring him years of enjoyment.
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I Love It Now, My Son Will One Day!!!
Posted 1/13/2008 by Erin A.
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I bought these cubes for our new son. He is only 4 months old right now. I have sat down and played with these cubes in front of him and he just stares, eyes wide open. I think he really is amazed at all the different shapes the cubes can make, and all the colors!! I know he will enjoy them one day!
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Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/26/2007
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I figured I couldn't go wrong with the Dado Cubes - The Blues because my two year old daughter loves to build and stack, and loves blue. I was right! She really enjoys playing with this toy and, so far, it keeps her interest for quite some time. Because she can do so many different things with the cubes, it's almost like a new toy each time she gets them out to play with them. Sometimes she likes to sort the pieces by shade while other times she builds towers, buildings, etc. I definitely recommend this toy for young children. I also bought the Cubes because they were not made in China.
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Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/26/2007 by Andrew Cronyn
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They really are great. My son thinks of them as a puzzle to solve, and he has done some interesting construction. They are brightly colored and well made. On the downside, I expected a few more in the kit.
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Dado Cubes - Original
Posted 12/26/2007 by Rebecca P
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Bright colors. Great for little hands. You can stack or nest these cubes.
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Dado Cubes Review
Posted 10/5/2007 by Lori A Martin
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This is an amazing toy! It's worth every penny in its materials and design. My daughter and her papa absolutely love it!
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We Love Them!
Posted 8/15/2007 by Emily Sardo
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Our nephew LOVES the endless possibilities. Our daughter is less than a year old, but we ordered a set for her too, but she can't play with them yet so we are! I loved stacking boxes as a child, the Dado Cubes are so much better and more creative! We love them!
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Dado Cubes
Posted 8/6/2007 by Elizabeth
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I ordered these cubes for my 3 year old son because I thought they looked interesting. He has loved playing with them - he likes to think of different ways to stack the sizes, and even likes to make a train with them. We have really enjoyed talking about the different colors, and discussing the different sizes and what order they should be in. I definitely recommend this product.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 10/11/2006 by Ann McCormick
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First, the packaging is great since it can be used for storage. It would be nice to include more ideas for building with the cubes. It took a little while for my son to understand how the cubes fit together, but once he did, he didn't want to put them down! Very fun to play with!
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Pretty Good Toy
Posted 1/20/2009 by Andrea Isaac
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My son is only 16 months old so I think he is a little to young but his nephew loves this toy! He is 3.
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Great product for spatial relations
Posted 11/5/2008 by Tamara Elias
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Great toy for your little one learning to figure things out
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Dando Cubes
Posted 9/23/2008 by Wendy Riegel
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Great Quality, versatile toy. My almost 4 year old son loves it!
I can see him thiking as he's building. I especially like it's simplicity.
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Dado fun
Posted 1/9/2009 by David Binder
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Both grandchildren liked the cubes, easy to use ,lots of options for play, can be nested, connected or blocked. Good fun for grandpop too.
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cubes
Posted 9/20/2009 by L. E. Schneiter III
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2 year old grandson loves the blocks
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A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 9/15/2009 by Joyce Krueger
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Excellent creative joy. Great purchase.
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Playing and Learning!
Posted 9/1/2009 by Mary Gambrill
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This toy is excellent for our two children - ages 3 1/2 and 2 years. I try to find toys that are fun to play with and allow them to learn while playing. Dado Cubes is one of those toys. It is fantastic for them to build towers and they love the slanted ones - lots of "oohhs and ahhs."
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Wonderful!
Posted 12/30/2008 by Ohio Grandmother
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We purchased this toy for our 3 year old grandson. He fell in love with it, so did his dad, so did everyone who saw it. This is a great toy for parents and kids to use together and for kids to use alone. There are lots of interesting challenges to stacking the cubes so that they stand up--this is a keeper!
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Very Nice
Posted 12/26/2008 by Marc Wurdinger
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It is very cool. my niece's both loved it.
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Lots of fun!
Posted 7/2/2008 by Amy R.
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My 2 year old son really likes the Dado cubes. Right now, he's interested in using them as truck tunnels. But I am sure he will get more and more use out of them as he grows. Dad likes them too!
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Dado Cubes
Posted 6/10/2008
- GRANDPARENT
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This creative spin on building blocks is fun for the whole family! I bought them for my grandsons and they love them, when they can get them away from the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. A bright idea in bright colors, to develop bright little minds!
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Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 5/29/2008 by Nicole Owens
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My girls really enjoy playing with the Dado cubes. They are well made and educational.
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DADO Cubes
Posted 5/19/2008 by Grandma Honey
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I purchased these for my 2.5 year old grandson, who had recently received the 2-dimension Dado disks and built enormous modular structures, which delighted in carrying around the apartment. He enjoys combining the sets and likes to spread out his structures. Although the cubes are easier to build with, he prefers the disks. Perhaps this is because he has so many and can build larger structures. In any case, I recommend them because they are easy to use, quite colorful, sturdy, and allow for imaginative play. I forsee him using these for many years.
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Dado Cubes - Great Choice
Posted 5/19/2008 by Rajahn Muhammad
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: Homeschool
Our children both enjoy the cubes. The set does not include enough cubes though, especially if both children want to play with the cubes. We will be ordering another set soon or the Dado Squares.
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Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 5/7/2008
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Not really for 14 month old. My son really only wants to stack them inside each other, instead of using the slits to build on. He has played with the Dado Cubes for maybe 5 minutes total.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 2/8/2008
- TEACHER
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The Dado Cubes put a new spin on building blocks. Abstract and concrete in learning. I love the curiosity that they invoke.
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 2/4/2008 by Suzanne Bradley
- GRANDPARENT
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I bought this item for my grandchildren. I wouldn't let it stay at their house though! I wanted to "play" with it myself! So I can honestly say that I love these Dado Cubes. I'm sure when my grandchildren come to visit that I'll share, although somewhat reluctantly! I may even buy another set in the future so that "our" options for creating neat displays increase!
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/30/2008 by Karleen Bischer
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It is a cool toy, but did not hold my 4 year old's attention very long and he loves to build anything over and over again. Not as sturdy as I thought it would be.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 1/26/2008 by Sonie Giesen
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Dado cubes engage a child for many hours, they are colorful and eyecatching. This toy promotes hand eye coordination and also works the hand and finger muscles. It makes the child think and figure out how to nest these cubes. However the nesting shape could hurt a child if the child were to fall on it
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Great For Little Builders
Posted 1/25/2008 by Erika
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We got these for my nephew who is just turning 3. He loves to build things with blocks and these are just up his ally. We got a set of original color and the blues, so he has lots of sizes to choose from and can build until his hearts content.
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More Challenging Than Expected
Posted 4/16/2007 by Tabitha Olzinski
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I purchased two sets of these cubes to use at my center for children ages 3-6. My children aged 3 & 5 (who are my test subjects) have been playing with them for the past week. They were more tricky to construct with than they appeared in the ad. They also aren't very sturdy and fall over when touched. I think they spark creativity and have numerous configurations, but I am not as impressed with them in person as I was in reading about them.
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Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 3 days ago by Jennifer English
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My two year old loves stacking these blocks and has been playing with them for hours each day.
Engaging
Posted 10/3/2009 by Kent Carstater
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Present for my 2 year old son, but my 4 year old daughter seemed to gravitate to it more. Part of this can be attributed to his being a car fanatic and he could not be pried away from his Automoblox car that was given to him at the same time.
a toy to grow into
Posted 9/23/2009
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i bought the dado cubes for my 2 1/2 year old son. he took to the bright colors and interesting material right away (the very light but durable plastic is not quite like any of his other toys)-- but as for playing with the cubes, so far all he does is separate them and re-nest them. when i show him how to build with them, he enjoys disassembling my castles, but shows no inclination to build structures of his own. i think this is a toy that he will grow into-- and that's a very good thing!
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 8/31/2009 by Rochel Gasson
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: School
I thought they would also be able to stack on top of eachother. Now I need to order a regular stacking cube for my classroom.
Dado Blocks for 20 mo
Posted 8/18/2009 by ryan grepper
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I purchased these blocks for my son who is 20 months old after he broke his leg. :( Even at this age these blocks are great. He loves to nest the smaller squares inside the larger blocks, and can stack them if turned sideways. Also I can build more complex shapes, like a tower, and he can drop smaller blocks or a ball through the openings.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 8/11/2009
- GRANDPARENT
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The Dado Cubes provide a simple way for children to view dimension. The children can create many different configurations which adds to continued interest. My younger grandchildren do have a little difficulty slipping the cubes into one another, but I believe continued use will eliminate this problem.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 7/17/2008 by Bernice Puchalski
- GRANDPARENT
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Wonderfully made toys .. toddler enjoying them so much .. creates for hours
Great toy!
Posted 1/12/2008
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A fun toy that my kids go back to again and again.
Great Service!
Posted 1/11/2008
- FRIEND
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Setting: Home
Bought this for a friend's 3 year old's birthday. Haven't given it to the child yet, but I am confident from my research (including use of FatBrainToys.com) that it was a good choice.
Excellent But Pricey
Posted 1/10/2008
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My 2 and half year old daughter enjoyed it from the beginning. She is exploring the new possibilities everytime she shapes the structure. I am surprised how flexible and creative her idea is.
However, even with the greatness of the product, I think the price is little too high. I'd like buy another set to double the joy, but I am reluctant to order simply because it is expensive.
Great for Stacking
Posted 1/9/2008 by Huong Luu
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I purchased this toy for a 21-month-old. He loves it. He doesn't know how to attach them yet, however, he can still have a lot of fun just stacking one on top of the other. In addition, this product is made in the USA. This gives a lot of peace of mind.
Not Impressed
Posted 1/7/2008 by Denise Dibelardino
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We were not impressed with Dado Cubes. Our 5 children love building systems, we have many. These were clumsy, the packing was not suitable to store them in, the lid kept popping open. The product itself was not fun to play with. We would not recommend this item. (Note from Fat Brain Toys: We contacted our customer with return instructions, but the Dibelardino family has given the cubes to another family who is enjoying them.)
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/6/2008
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A really interesting and fun toy for kids. I thought our 1 year old might enjoy them, but it's better for my 3 year old due to the materials. The hard plastic corners make it a little perilous for little guys. It would also be more fun to get more than 1 set since there is only 1 block of each size. Also, keep the plastic container they come in for storage.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/3/2008 by Alissa L Agree
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My 4 year old nephew opened the box, and instantly knew what to do with the cubes. He quickly created a tower. I'm sure it will bring many hours of creative play!
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 1/3/2008
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I bought Dado Cubes for my 2 year old granddaughter, who has siblings that are 7, 6 and 4. All love the present.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 1/2/2008
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Excellent product. My son is only 2, but he still has a lot of fun with this toy. He stacks cubes on top of and into each other. He has not gotten the hang of building anything with it yet, but I expect that to come over time. The toy is marked "from 3 and up," after all. He has problems getting the parts apart if I build something. I am afraid he may break something the way he tries to break them apart, but so far the cubes are holding up. The material may prove to be even stronger than I think it is!
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/1/2008 by Leigh Begres
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I love this set of blocks. It makes my 2 year old daughter really think when she creates with them. She was bored so easily with her other toys and the creative juices just flow with these blocks. What a great toy!
Unique Toy
Posted 1/1/2008 by Jlansford
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A great toy for learning spatial relations.A different twist on stacking, etc. of traditional blocks. Purchased for my 2 year old and also held the attention of my 5 year old.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 1/1/2008 by Dianne Sherman
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This was the first gift my 3 year old grandson wanted to play with. My 5 year old granddaughter wished I had given it to her. Both had fun playing with it. He, in particular, spent more time with that than anything else he received.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 1/1/2008
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These cubes are beautiful and amusing to play around with. Whatever you make ends up looking like beautiful modern art. The only drawback to them is that they're a bit limited in terms of being a construction toy for kids. there's only so much you can do with them. We received this as a gift for my 4 year old son. I think we are enjoying it more than him. If bought for the right person, they are great.
Dado Cubes
Posted 1/1/2008
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Setting: Home
These cubes are great, and durable! We have not seen them in full use, as our 2 year old is not quite ready for them.
Innovative Toy
Posted 12/29/2007 by Matthew Barnard
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Setting: Home
Our child enjoys the Dado Cubes.
Christmas Gift
Posted 12/28/2007 by The Macks
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My daughter didn't spend a lot of time with this gift right away, but she isn't quite two yet and I believe in time this will be a toy she will use often.
Dado Cubes - Original
Posted 12/28/2007 by Kathryn Von Bargen
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My 3 1/2 year old grandson immediately began playing with the Dado Cubes. His cousin who is almost 10 exclaimed, "Wow. This is a great toy. My friend has these and it's fun to build with them." Daddy got into the act also and built a tower with them. His mother had a very positive response. I'd say they are a huge success.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/28/2007 by Ronda Frost
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I was very impressed with the durability of the product, strong plastic-not cardboard. Since both my 5 and 6 year old kids love blocks I thought they would enjoy manipulating and configuring these "cubes." I will say that yes, they enjoy playing with them. It does not seem to hold their attention for a long period. I'm not sure if that is because of their age or that they have trouble using their imagination to manipulate the cubes. I was disappointed in the cheap plastic container they came in. I was hoping I would not have to purchase another storage container for them. They stack with in each other so there is no way for them to be self contained without them being in some sort of box. I have spilled them twice taking them off the shelf. I do not regret purchasing them, I feel they are a timeless toy.
Dado Cubes
Posted 12/27/2007 by Julie Elledge
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I ordered because I saw them in a magazine. I think it may be a bit too advanced for my 20 month old, but he loves the cubes. He just can't quite stack them yet. Good quality.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 12/27/2007 by Jeri Laber
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Dado Cubes seem excellent.
Cool!
Posted 12/27/2007 by Jennifer
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These are very cool blocks! I wanted something different than the normal blocks you find in the stores. These are definitely it! My nephew enjoys playing with these and his dad likes them too.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/27/2007 by Carol
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This is a very cool set of blocks. They encourage creative play. My nine year old son loves them.
Dado Cubes
Posted 12/27/2007 by Megan Davenhall
- TEACHER
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A big hit! There are endless constructions options. Both my 4 year old, and my 2 year old liked putting the cubes together. A great toy!
Dado Cubes Are Fantastic
Posted 12/26/2007 by Cindy
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Dado Cubes are a great toy for a reasonable price. They promote spatial skills and creativity. I loved the simple design and my goddaughter (age 4) loved playing with them.
Dado Cubes and Squares
Posted 12/26/2007
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Dado Cubes & Squares were purchased as a birthday gift for my son. He loves to build...with anything! He has enjoyed these gifts tremendously and I know that he will for years to come.
Dado Cubes and Squares
Posted 12/25/2007 by Brent F
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I must admit, I was more excited than my son opening these. In fairness, he's probably a bit young for them, but has so a far enjoyed stacking them and pulling apart my creations. I took the Dado Cubes and Squares to a family member's house, and they were a big hit with the older children and adults. I would recommend them to a friend.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/25/2007 by Kay Anderson
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Four children in attendance and not one chose to play with Dado Cubes. They looked very interesting, but didn't appeal to this group.
Dado Cubes A Great Hit
Posted 12/25/2007 by Linda Tasker
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My 5 year old son started playing with the Dado Cubes at once when he opened them, and hasn't stopped yet. It was immediately accessible, and 8 year old sis has also played with them. They worked nicely together with the Dado Squares as well. I am very pleased with this product.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/23/2007
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A great toy! Encourages creative and imaginative play. Perfect for my 3 and 4 year olds.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/21/2007
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Stimulating, surprising, spatially-impressive toy. I would buy again as gift for 3-8 year olds.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/20/2007 by Janet Ellison
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My grandchildren ages 3 and 6 enjoy the Dado Cubes. I also have fun building so many different configurations. The colors are great too.
Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/20/2007 by Aggie
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I liked the blocks, but thought they seemed a little complicated for a 3 year old. It also seems like they would break easily if sat or stepped on. (Note from Fat Brain Toys: We have had no reports of breakage of Dado Cubes; Fat Brain Toys will gladly provide a replacement should this happen to a set purchased at Fat Brain Toys.)
Toy Time Not TV Time
Posted 12/19/2007 by George Montana Hartley
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The kids loved the toy. Me too...though they are much better at inventing shapes. The packaging made for a great art project. We will use the clear boxes in the garden for insect viewing.
Dado Cubes
Posted 12/19/2007 by Lana Sieler
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My 4 year old daughter loves them. Even my 6 year old son loves putting them together and tearing them down to come up with new designs.
Dado Cubes
Posted 12/19/2007 by Donna Spaulding
- RELATIVE
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Very happy with the cubes. My niece loved them and the other kids jumped right in to play. I also ordered the flat blocks (Dado Squares) for her dad, my brother, who is an architect. He will really appreciate the flexibility in play. After his reaction to the cubes, I am sure they will be a hit.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/6/2007 by Pat Leech
- GRANDPARENT
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My granddaughter is only 18 months old but loves putting the cubes together. She plays with them all the time. I think the different colors are very eye appealing to her. They are made in America and that is always a plus with our family. We try and buy American, but it is not always easy.
Fun Compact Toy
Posted 12/6/2007 by Keira's Mom
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I like that the toy can entertain both my 2 and 7 year old. I also like that it fits all into the biggest cube, making it easy to store and transport in the diaper bag. My 7 year old is challenged by trying to build towers that won't topple over.
Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/6/2007 by Morgen Ayres
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Not enough going on. Maybe it is too plain to keep a toddlers interest.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 12/6/2007 by Diana Tyner
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So far all I have heard from my kids and grandkids is good. They enjoy playing with them. One family has them on their coffee table for everyone to play with.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 12/5/2007 by Jennifer Olsen
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I ordered 2 sets of these. One for a 6 year old and one for a 3 year old. They both love the cubes. They have been made into rockets, bird houses, garages, even a pony stable. They really have been a lot of fun.
Wonderful Creativity
Posted 12/4/2007 by Christy Meyer
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This is a colorful, simple yet highly innovative toy that is sure to stimulate hours of creativity. The bold colors add to the creativity.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/4/2007 by Jeffrey Southworth
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This is exactly what I expected. It looks like the perfect gift. I love that it is made in the USA. I also love the colors and the creativity.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/3/2007 by Christopher Spencer
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We really like the cubes. Sure that our daughter will get a lot of use out of them.
Dado Cubes--Thinking Outside of the Box
Posted 11/27/2007
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I was initially drawn to the Dado Cubes for their aesthetic appeal. When they arrived, my daughter and I had so much fun playing with them and creating inventive architectural structures that we decided to purchase 2 more to give away as gifts.
Dado Cubes Rock!
Posted 11/13/2007 by Regina Cranford
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This is an amazing toy for developing and encouraging creativity with toddlers, preschoolers and beyond. The sky is the limit on what you can build with this toy, and gravity is no longer an issue. We have built castles, trees, gardens, and abstract oddities galore. I highly recommend this toy for kids who love building. But for those like my child who really aren't that into it, I found this toy engaged them more than regular blocks. My child is very into puzzles, and I think he sees this more like a puzzle than a bunch of blocks. These are made from very sturdy materials.
Dado Cubes
Posted 11/12/2007 by Lawrence Guinchard
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I opened the cubes along with my 3 year old granddaughter.
She immediately found ways to stack and link the cubes. She shortly identified the dado cubes with another set of stacking cubes illustrating graduated sizes of cubes with the numbers 1 through 10, mixing and matching the different forms of the cubes.
I purchased 2 sets of dado cubes, the other set for my 3 year old grandson and his mother reports that the dado cubes are very cool and he loves them.
Good Experience as Always with Fat Brain
Posted 11/1/2007 by Riann Bilderback
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It's a Christmas gift. However, we saw these out somewhere and had to have them. They appear to be very sturdy, colorful and unique.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 10/30/2007 by Kate Bomsta
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Excellent and unique toy for creative play.
Great Product
Posted 10/24/2007 by James Berta
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There are so many ways to use the blocks. We have only just begun.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/24/2007 by Kathe Lawson
- HOMESCHOOL
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Setting: Home
Not particularly challenging and limited amount of design configurations. Kids got bored.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/23/2007
- RELATIVE
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What a great toy for both kids and adults. Great plus to be made in the USA.
i love dado cubes!!!
Posted 10/21/2007 by stacie wood
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My kids love these! So do I!
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/9/2007 by Joseph Vita
- EDUCATOR
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Primarily used with children in therapeutic setting. The cubes provide "safe" peripheral activity while establishing interpersonal connection. The kids like the "new" approach to an old kinesthetic activity (stacking blocks). The color is "cool" too!
Interesting Twist on Blocks
Posted 9/29/2007 by Chris M.
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The Dado Cubes are an interesting twist on blocks. My husband loves to build things with my son. These cubes allow for a variety of configurations to be built that keep my son's interest. I would however suggest getting more than one set to allow for a greater variety of things to be built. We thought that just one set wasn't quite enough, though one set is still fun, interesting, and a great start.
Great Toy!
Posted 9/23/2007 by Gretchen
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We got the Dado Cubes and love them! They are fairly sturdy and most of the pieces easily fit together and come apart when you want them to. They go together in so many different ways, it will be a toy the kids can easily have fun with over and over!
Interesting!
Posted 8/14/2007 by Jennifer
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My twin 4 year olds think these are really neat. It can involve the whole family or they can easily occupy themselves. There are so many ways to stack them and thus with some imagination they can become so many different things.
Dado Cubes
Posted 8/6/2007 by B. Wilson
- GRANDPARENT
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I ordered both the blue cubes and the multi-colored cubes, one for my grandson and one as a gift. My grandson opened the box of cubes and played with them for a half hour straight - not normal for this four year old! I think Dado Cubes are creative and educational and get kids to use their brains in different ways.
Surprisingly Attractive
Posted 8/4/2007
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Not only did my nephew enjoy this toy, but so did all of the adults. The colors are very pleasing to the eye, and everyone enjoyed seeing who could make the funniest sculpture.
Interesting, But Difficult
Posted 8/3/2007 by M. Hutcheson
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Neat toy that's good for builders, but difficult to get the pieces lined up and connected right. It requires an adult to help manuever the pieces until they're locked, at least for 4 years and younger. I'm sure an older child could do it easily. Also, 10 cubes is not enough to build anything neat. You should buy at least 2 sets for it to be fun.
Fun For All Ages
Posted 8/1/2007 by Pamela Neumann
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I purchased the Dado Cubes for my 2-year-old grandson. I gave them to him at a family gathering. He loved them and began to play with them immediately, but he was quickly joined by the adults. I was amazed at all the different ways they found to stack the cubes. I loved it when my grandson turned the cubes into a multi-level parking garage and put a car or truck into each of the stacked cubes. He also really enjoys stacking them inside each other, and because they have no bottoms, he can nest them in any order, fitting each cube into its place. A great deal of fun that entertains all of us.
Original
Posted 7/31/2007 by Martha Stocker
- GRANDPARENT
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The Dado Cubes are wonderful. My grandson is having a good time building with them. He's only 2, but works really hard at getting them together. This toy does lend to some great bonding between us as I help him with the building. He'll enjoy them for years to come.
Loved the Toy!
Posted 7/31/2007 by Steve from Bloomfield Hills, MI
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My 2 year old loves this toy he stacks them up then puts them back inside each other, then builds something else. This toy really keeps his focus. It looks so simple, but the best toys always are!
Great Creative Toy!
Posted 7/26/2007 by Kris Hawkins
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Setting: Home
Very sturdy with beautiful, vibrant colors. I believe this will continue to be a favorite toy for a long time to come.
Fabulous!
Posted 7/23/2007 by Carol Palay
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My sons, ages 2 and 4, played with nothing else for three days. They played together, and they fought about who should play alone. It's great to see one toy fascinate and amuse both of them.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 7/15/2007 by Kathleen Kenny Nixon
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I bought the Dado Cubes to entertain my nieces and nephews. The 4 and 6 year olds enjoyed them the most. Even the adults were entertained. They encouraged imaginative play for all ages.
Great Toy!
Posted 6/18/2007 by Katy Allen
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I bought the Dado Cubes for my 2 year old. She likes them, but her dad and I LOVE them! What a great toy to encourage creativity, spatial relations and building skills.
Gorgeous Pieces of Art and a Toy Too!
Posted 6/11/2007 by Maegan Aherne
- EDUCATOR
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I really love this toy. It helps build children's spatial awareness and teaches them about balance in a different way then regular stacking blocks. You can build horizontally as well as vertically. This really is a beautiful toy as well. The colors remind me of the ocean and the shape is like a modern piece of art when constructed. I am a preschool art teacher as well as general preschool teacher and have watched many children in action with this toy. Some stack them, some sort them by size or shade, and the older children figure out how to balance and construct a building that is sturdy and sound both horizontally and vertically. The children can work together or alone problem solving. It is much more complex then you would think. It is challenging and rewarding to children of all ages. You can't go wrong with this classic toy with a twist!
Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 6/4/2007 by Breanne Costa
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Very nice product. Dado Cubes are great!
Dado Cube - The Blues
Posted 5/31/2007
- GRANDPARENT
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We bought this item for our 3 year old granddaughter. She liked them, but she's a bit young for them. But, her father had a whale of a time making some very impressive architecture! She seems to have inherited her father's spatial abilities. We are certain she'll be spending more time with her Dado Cubes before long. We think this is a great teaching toy.
For My 2 Year Old But My 6 Year Old Loves It Too!
Posted 5/14/2007 by Mom
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A great gift for my 2 year old daughter's birthday. My six year old son has spent a lot of time putting them together also!
Dado Cubes
Posted 5/11/2007 by Marian
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My 5 year old grandson has autism and this is a toy that he really enjoys. You can do many things with them. It brings out creativity.
Small-Scale Fun
Posted 4/16/2007 by Joanne D
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Ten beautifully-colored, progressively smaller (or bigger) cubes with small slits on each of their four sides that allow them to fit into each other in endless combinations and configurations. Fun and interesting for a while but the novelty wore off rather quickly for my 1.5 yr. old son (and me as well) and now he barely plays with it unless I set it out in front of him and put on a show of being throroughly engaged with it. Perhaps when he's a bit older (as the age suggested on the box - 3+ years), he'll be better able to appreciate its architectural potential. Personally I'd have liked it if there were more pieces, like if the set came with two blocks per size. The more the better? Yes. The more the merrier? Definitely.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 4/10/2007 by Rebecca
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My 6 year old said, "I don't know the name of this toy, but I like it."
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 4/4/2007 by Lisa Kiely
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The 13 month old loved them!
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 3/27/2007
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Excellent toy for the whole family.
Dado cubes
Posted 3/11/2007 by Carol Weeks
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Adults played with them more than the two and three year olds the cubes were purchased for.
Innovative Building Toy
Posted 3/7/2007
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Setting: Homeschool
I bought two sets of the Dado Cubes. The kids love the colors and its versatility! They build with it in various ways and have great fun doing it. I wish we had more sets!
Cubes Gift for 4 Year Old
Posted 3/5/2007 by Jan L. Jungblut
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My granddaughter loves the Dado Cubes and has been using them daily since she received them for her birthday. Great toy, great fun.
Great for Builders
Posted 2/27/2007 by Canton, MI
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Setting: Home
My 4 year old son got the Dado Cubes for his birthday! He loves to build and these blocks are great!
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 2/16/2007 by Karin Dionne
- TEACHER
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For the participants in our program with good coordination, this activity is a great challenge...beyond just being a stacking activity.
The colors enhance the activity as well. My only concern is hard wear, and the thickness of the pieces. Time will tell whether they hold up to daily use/abuse. A similar set made of wood would be fantastic in terms of durability, I think.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 2/11/2007 by Karen Hampton
- TEACHER
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Setting: Other
This is a great product that is attractive to both children and adults.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 2/10/2007 by Elyse Morceau
- OTHER
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Setting: Office
My 5 year old son loves these cubes. He plays with them for hours.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 2/6/2007 by Rebecca Tree
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: School
It's taking the kids a little bit of stick-to-itive-ness to figure these blocks but I really like that. They can use these in several different ways. They don't have to 'get it' right off. The open-ended nature is very appealing and offers just the right amount of challenge.
Dado Cubes a Smash Birthday Present
Posted 2/5/2007 by Nora Evans
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I purchased these cubes for my 2 year old cousin, Ryan. He seemed very interested in primarily nesting these cubes, but hopefully he will be able to use them in other ways too as he gets older. The colors are very interesting. It would be even cooler if you could buy sets that had one color get lighter and lighter as the cubes get smaller, to thereby allow children to see that both volume and tone are variable in a set. The colors, while interesting, are random. The blocks are NOT random! [FAT BRAIN TOYS: Stay tuned for some exciting announcements regarding new Dado colors in February 2007!]
Dado Cubes
Posted 1/31/2007
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These are really neat blocks. They allow you to be much more creative by "defying gravity." My son loves them.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 1/31/2007 by Laurie Murphy
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Setting: Home
Good product. My kids do not like them as much as the Wedgits.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 1/31/2007 by Carol Richards
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
My granddaughter loved the different colors and sizes.
Students Love It!
Posted 1/30/2007 by Rachel Miller
- TEACHER
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Setting: Classroom
This is a great product that has a lot of flexibility for building. My Pre-K students love to see all the different things they can create with these cubes. It helps them see and build up and out, which they can't really do with regular blocks. I only wish we had more than one set in the classroom!
Great!
Posted 1/28/2007 by Christophe Leveque
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Dado Cubes are Great!
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 1/25/2007
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Setting: Home
Material cheap, packaging terrible. I was embarrased to give it as a gift. The price was high given the quality and usefulness of the toy.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 1/25/2007 by Monique Vallery
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I was surprised with Dado Cubes that it would be that interesting to play with.
Not for a 2 Year Old
Posted 1/7/2007 by Patrick
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I got this for our 2 year old (on her second birthday). She likes to nest them, but gets frustrated when stacking them. They lock together in a specific manner. I am sure she'll get it when she is a little older.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 1/5/2007
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Setting: Home
My 4 year old loves these cubes. She gets a little frustrated when trying to line up the slots. But, all around, it is a great toy.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 12/30/2006
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Setting: Home
While I really like the toy, it is still a little advanced for the child it was purchased for. I believe she will really enjoy it when she is a little older.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/28/2006 by Amber E. Coppenger
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Great fun, very easy to work with. Educational too.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 12/27/2006 by Slab
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The dado cubes are fantastic! My children use them to build vehicles (spaceship, wagon, bus, and boat), homes (caves, castles, apartment buildings, and tents), and storage containers (crates for fish, picnic baskets, and bookshelves).
Great Item for Different Ages
Posted 12/24/2006 by Tabitha ONeill
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I bought this product for a new spin on building blocks. The blocks are very durable as my nine year old Autistic brother is able to actively play with these blocks and not break them. This is very important since he is special needs. It is also great that the items are so versatile. While regular blocks bore him easily, this item provides hours of entertainment time and time again. He loves that he can build in several directions and use the corners of boxes instead of just building up. I only wish it had a case for easy storage and transport.
A great idea!
Posted 11/21/2006 by Abraham S. Flexer
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This set of colorful and nicely designed cubes will provide hours of playful exploration for children of a wide range of ages and developmental stages.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 11/17/2006 by Amanda's Mom
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Great new toy! Product is refreshingly simple, and my kids (4 1/2 and 3) love it. Encourages visual/spacial skills as well as creativity.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 11/16/2006 by karen witek
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Very well made,wonderful colors,many ways to entertain and teach patience and brain power as well as cordination in childrens little hands.
Another Great Product
Posted 11/15/2006 by Scott Iverson
- RELATIVE
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I purchased these for my nephew with the intention of giving them as a Christmas present. After seeing the package, I decided to give them early as a special treat. He loves these cubes and was immediately drawn to them. Last year, I gave them Wedgits which received similar attention. I know they are still playing with those toys, and I anticipate the same for the Dado Cubes.
Dado Cubes
Posted 11/1/2006 by Lora
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My son loves these cubes. They are easy to manipulate and the colors are fun!
Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 11/1/2006
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Durable, colorful. This is a great divergent toy for toddlers. My only complaint is that it is rather hard to put away since it is "bottomless."
Cool Product!
Posted 11/1/2006 by Sara Wyszynski
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Setting: Home
The Dado Cubes are so neat and colorful! My little girl loves them! They are something a little different that every kid doesn't have!
Son Loves Them
Posted 10/30/2006 by Beth
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When I first opened the box I was a bit disappointed in the simplicity of the product considering the price, but my almost four year old son immediately loved the boxes. They have turned out to be a great learning tool for big and small since there is one of each color and have helped him with dexterity since it takes a bit of practice to learn the stacking tricks. He took them with him to preschool and they were a big hit there as well according to the teacher. I am plesantly surprised with the end result, and his continued desire to play with this product that on first glance seemed ultra simple and boring...But it ended up being just the opposite in our house.
Review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/29/2006 by Sara Chatterjea
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My daughter is two years old and loves to play with these. She likes making different designs as tall as she can. These blocks have also helped reinforce her learning of colors and shapes.
Fantastic!
Posted 10/26/2006 by Susannah Eichele
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I bought these for my nephew. I have seen them in action. He loves to play with them!
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/26/2006 by Sara M. Pavony
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
The Dado Cubes look challenging. I believe my grandson will enjoy them.
Great for Motor Skills
Posted 10/26/2006 by Kelly L Grace Meeks
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: Other
I run a childcare. Of all the blocks the children seem to enjoy -it would be these Dado Cubes. The only thing I regret about buying these is not buying two sets as the kids just seem to need more.
Enraptured By the Color and Options
Posted 10/26/2006 by Mary O. Haller
- GRANDPARENT
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Being an early childhood educator, I was pleased to see your Dado Cubes and gave them to our just 3 grandson. Amazingly he immediately began using the slots to make all types of oblique shapes, taking them apart and rearranging them. His enthusiasm and attention span were amazing.
Just think: eye/hand coordination and spatial orientation all in one.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/22/2006 by Dianne Chase
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All my grandchildren aged 2 thru 9 enjoyed playing with the Dado Cubes very much. It challenged each of them. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/17/2006 by Jacqueline Welch
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I like these blocks, but my 2 1/2 year old grandson was a little perplexed as to how they went together at first. He is very adept at puzzles and other blocks so I knew he would get the hang of it and he did. We have a great time now. He has an unusually long attention span for his age so these are appropriate for him.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/17/2006 by Danielle
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The cubes are good size and very colorful. They link together easily and are very versatile in their configuration.
Special Education Teacher
Posted 10/17/2006
- TEACHER
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Setting: Classroom
I really liked manipulating the large cubes. They're colorful, and easy to use. The real test of these products are whether my students will appreciate, and enjoy them. One thing, I wish the cubes came with a detailed guide with pre-arranged designs so that my students could problem solve recreations of the structure from pictures. I predict they'll be a success.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 10/13/2006 by Ronnie Weinberger
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The cubes are terrific. The children are enjoying them and are constantly reinventing their play with them.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/13/2006 by Robin Rocha
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
My 3 year old really loved these. They kept his attention for a while which is a big thing since he's such an active boy.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/12/2006 by Rene
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Not the creative design toy as expected. My wife is a retired geometry teacher and she was also greatly disapointed as she introduced the Dado Cubes to our grandchildren. Too few objects for the price! You need another set to express creativity.
Great Toy
Posted 10/12/2006
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Setting: Home
My sons are 4 and 3, and they love playing with these cubes together. Dado Cubes are a great toy! I highly recommend them.
Product review of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/11/2006 by Ann Lin
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I purchased the Dado Cubes as a birthday gift for my 4 year old niece. I watched her open the present and was disappointed by her reaction. She was not impressed nor interested by them. I tried to hype it up and show her how she could put them together in different ways, but still no reaction. Even my own kids (ages 6 and 4) weren't interested in them.
Dado Cubes
Posted 10/11/2006 by Jan Stamos
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
Very pretty colors, good quality construction. Not very versatile when considering making lots of different things. Did not seem to intrigue my four year old grandson.
Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 10/10/2006 by Mary Cappelli
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Just opened the Dado Cubes. The kids seem to enjoy them.
Cool Toy
Posted 10/10/2006
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This toy is similar to Legos, our child liked it a lot. You'll want to buy a second set.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 10/10/2006 by Susan A. Wright
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
I am an educator and a Grandma. I was really interested in these blocks. My grandchildren really enjoy blocks and I thought these would be really fun. I bought them for the younger kids, but the older ones are really having fun with these too.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 9/25/2006 by Kiran
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The Dado Cubes are one of many toys I have ordered from Fat Brain Toys. All of the toys have surpassed my expectations. My granddaughters ages 19 months and 3 1/2 years love them. They play with them for hours. I am ready to buy another set for my friend's grandchild. This toy is wonderful for eye hand coordination. It brings out the child's creative ability. Thank you
Educator for ArtQuest
Posted 9/19/2006 by Melissa Certo
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: Other
A unique twist on building blocks! They are perfect for an activity relating to a modern art exhibit. Visitors were drawn to them because they have never seen anything like them before. Easy to use for all ages. Easy to clean too! Bright, colorful, and light weight. We have really enjoyed these blocks.
Dado Cubes
Posted 5/6/2009 by Julie lloyd
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Our 2 year old LOVES them. My husband and I are of course in competition as to how wide or tall we can build...much to our toddlers amusement!!
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Excellent for all ages
Posted 7/30/2009 by Caroline F
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This has been a much played with and seriously attractive toy. My toddler has managed to use one cube as a step stool and break it, so be aware! The kids use the cubes to build structures and also use the cubes individually and imaginatively for other games/play. I like that they are not prescriptive and can be played with in many ways.
Excellent
Posted 12/23/2008 by Monica Sada
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Setting: Home
Good for kids who are patient.
Dado Cubes - Original
Posted 1/9/2008 by Doug A
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Setting: Homeschool
We like these blocks! We purchased two sets. One for each child, so they could design their own structures. Once they combined the two sets, they had even more fun coming up with larger and more creative structures.
Impressive!
Posted 1/8/2008
- EDUCATOR
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Setting: School
I set the Dado cubes up in my classroom yesterday. The kids were very interested in what they are and how they work. I am currently completing a unit on architecture with my 4th grade gifted students. The cubes fit well with our unit of study.
I think they also work well with any group of students. It seems like all kids like building blocks...even adults!
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/17/2007
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Easy and fun to use. Sparks creativity.
Great Toy For Everyone
Posted 12/17/2007 by JMD
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My two year old loves stacking the cubes. I make different towers and she asks, "What's that one Daddy?" I recommend the Dado Cubes to anyone.
Dado Cubes
Posted 12/14/2007 by KIMBERLY DAVIS
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I love this toy! Even if I play with it more than my son, that's OK.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 12/11/2007
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The Dado Cubes have provided a lot of fun for my 4 and 5 year olds. They have taught them the concept of balance because if you stack too many cubes on one side it will fall over.
Thinking Outside Of The Box
Posted 12/9/2007
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We love the Dado cubes so much. We had purchased them for someone as a gift and then bought some for ourselves as well. Will continue to buy them for gifts.
Really Great Building Blocks and Fun Too!
Posted 10/11/2007 by Danielle Short
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Dado Cubes are really nicely made. They are constructive learning while being really fun to play with.
dado Cubes
Posted 12/1/2006
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I have been using this toy with developmentally delayed 2-3 year olds. It does get everyone's attention and everyone can be successful in some way building with in. Some children are able to just stack the cubes on top of each other while others can succeed with the slots. My only criticism is the storage container is not durable and is not going to last anywhere near the lifetime of the toy.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 11/25/2006 by Charles White
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Advanced for the two-year-old child we ordered them for, however, she stacked them up and we are confident that she will grow into this toy.
Dado Cubes
Posted 11/22/2006 by Michelle Anderson
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Love the products. DADO cubes are unique and fun. I have played with them- my kids won't get them until Christmas.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/10/2006 by David Hammer
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My son is 2...really are for 3+ as advertised. I wish there were more cubes to build things with.
A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 10/9/2006
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Setting: Home
Dado Cubes are colorful and durable. They are easy to use. My child is 16 months old and has no trouble using this toy.
Information about Dado Cubes
Posted 4/19/2009 by jean gaul
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It's a birthday present that has not been given yet so I can't comment on the toys. However I have had great service and very fast delivery including email updates.
Thanks!
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Review for Dado Cubes
Posted 9/10/2008 by JAMIE
- EDUCATOR
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I liked the product. My son enjoyed them too.
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A rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 9/29/2008 by Dawn Lambert
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I think the Dado Cubes are an excellent toy for my children, ages 5 and 8. They like creative things that you can build something and then take it apart and do something else. These are going to ba a family favorite for a long time.
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Dado Cubes
Posted 9/11/2008 by Kristine Potochar
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Neat toy... kept my little one busy!
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My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 6/30/2009 by Gael Barney
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Setting: Special Services Sector
Both the 2 year old and 6 year old enjoy building with the blocks.
My rating of Dado Cubes
Posted 7/19/2009 by Sharon Brazeal
- GRANDPARENT
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Setting: Home
For a child almost 4 years old, the cubes were somewhat hard to push together. Fitting the slits and pushing, the blocks had give to them. I thought they would be thicker and more ridged.
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