Melissa & DougJoey Magnetic Wooden Dress-Up Pretend Play Set (25+ pcs)

My little nephew was delighted to get this pretend play figure. He had his sister get out her ballerina one so they could play together. He kept up a steady patter of what each item was and where it fit on the figure, and how much the figure was like him, or not like him. It was a joy to watch him have such a great time playing with it. He even had fun putting all the pieces back in their sections of the box. He loved it!

Like it for boys and girls to play with

This review concentrates on the age-specific play I've seen with this toy. I have (current to review) a 2.5 year old DD, and a 4.5 year old DS, both of whom will play with these sets (the "Joey" set, and the "Prince & Princess" set--with colorful "matching" outfits). I purchased them last Christmas when the children were about 2 and 3.5, respectively. Both kids played with the sets then, and I purchased these because I thought they'd be easier for my 2 year old to handle than other "dress up" dolls or toys. Now, at almost 3, DD can manipulate the outfits, and she enjoys matching the right color outfit pieces together (Prince/Princess), and matching the 2 dolls to each other. They also have conversations, or "dance" face to face. My 4.5 DS also has really started to enjoy both playsets [more], especially the "Joey" set, since he can put together funny combinations of pirate/policeman/superhero costumes. I actually think he enjoyed the Prince/Princess more when he was 3.5, and Joey more now (but he has also gotten more into costumes, occupations, and pretend in general). DS doesn't play with this terribly long, not nearly as long as his LEGOS, but he's more into construction than "storytelling". There are a couple of very small pieces, like the crowns, or Joey's superhero mask, but we haven't had a problem with them being lost or chewed. (use a 2 gallon ziplock bag to contain the wood boxes and pieces.)Note: I also bought a Melissa & Doug Abby & Emma set (with smaller pieces, fashion theme) for a 6 year old niece, and she very much seemed to enjoy it as well.

LOVED

Melissa and doug products are great.We love these magnetic dolls.We have a few already this was another adition.They work well and stay even when being stood up and moved around.The peices have nice coloring and it doesn't peel off the magnet as some of the cheaper ones I've bough start peeling and the hold isn't as strong.for the price your getting a great product that's going to last.Like I already said with 6 kids this brand is a trusted and rested Brand by us!One thing I dont like is that there is not real top. It would be nice if this came with something to keep the peices in. But the pastiche that is over it is just for packaging. So the peices can fall out easily. We still keep our in the regular box on a shelf and stack all the ones we have together. But again with no lid I'm sure we have lost shoes to others and small peices.

I bought this from my grandson and he was very happy to get it. He really liked it. He immediately started playing with it and putting clothes on boy paper doll. It was fun and easy to use and had no missing parts I really liked the appearance of it because it’s nice thick wood that the boy is made out of and also the clothes and a nice stand for him to stand on. There were no missing parts and that was a plus. However, the one flaw that it has is that it does not have a top. You cannot close it back after your child has finished playing with it. So All the pieces fall on the floor. Therefore, you have to have a bag does not come with it to put the pieces in. Are you gonna really have a mess. I was really surprised at this coming from Melissa and Doug, which is a very good company.

My nephew really likes them

We love this dress-up set. I got it for my grandson. He loves dressing and redressing Joey. Joey can be set up on a base that holds him upright. The magnets hold the clothes and accessories onto Joey. There are 6 costumes: pirate, construction worker, knight, superhero, firefighter, and police officer. This set offers lots of imagination. A great way to use this set is with books. Read about one of the professions, and then pull out the paper Joey in that costume and watch your child's imagination blossom.