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If you are looking for a standing easel for your child, this is the one to buy! after looking endlessly for a standing easel for my daughters 4th birthday, i finally came across the melissa and doug melissa & doug deluxe standing easel. I am a huge fan of the melissa and doug product line and this easel was no different. Don't be fooled by the over priced easels that have a custom finish. Your child will have paint all of that that beautiful white finish in a matter of minutes and you will be kicking yourself that you just spent more that $60 on a painting easel. As with most products you order online you will need to set aside some time to put the easel together. The directions are clear, it came with all the parts i needed and the end result was a great easel that is sturdy, and isn't overpriced. . P. S. Make sure you get the accessory kit so they have everything they need to start painting and a drop cloth or your carpet won't last long.

A number of questions have been asked here.

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(0) Question: Is the dry erase surface magnetic?

(1) Question: Is this height adjustable?

(2) Question: Is there a surface that can hold magnetic numbers/letters?

(3) Question: Does it come with the supplies (chalk, crayons, paint , paint containers, paper, etc. )or are these all sold separately?

(4) Question: Can i use both sides for painting?

(5) Question: Is the chalk board side good

(6) Question: Has the problem with the chalkboard been fixed? problems were reported 6 years ago, plenty of time for correction

(7) Question: When you fold the easel up, do you need to use a screwdriver?

(8) Question: My daughter is 8 and wants an easel like this. i don't want to spend more money on an adult one that is too big. but is this going to be too small?

(note) Question: where/how to get Melissa Doug (manufacturer's brand) accessories & similiar Melissa Doug's products

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Very nice and quality construction. Will get many years of use because of the adjustable heights. This easel will give many years of enjoyment to several ages of children.

J. Campbell, Queensland

W. Alba, Reading says

I purchased this as a christmas gift, so it hasn't been played with yet. However, the product is cute, colorful, and very good quality. All parts were included in the box. I personally found portions of assembly instructions a little unclear, but overall, putting it together was pretty simple. I did need a second set of hands to assemble to the boards to the sides. It probably took me about 45-60 minutes to inspect parts, read instructions and assemble. . As a side note, i read other reviews before purchasing this product, and several people mentioned that the chalkboard needs to be sanded prior to first use. No where on the instructions is this mentioned- which i found odd and leaves me to wonder if this step needs to be done. If needed, it should be printed in the instructions. . I also purchased 4 rolls of melissa and doug easel paper (not included), but a must have to complete this toy.

U. Wimbish, Idaho

We were very happy with the easel, the set up is so good, choise of blackboard, marker board, and paper to paint or color were so well put together, and easy to use. Glad we purchased it.

M. Helen, Redbridge says

We got this for our grand daughter a couple of christmases ago. Easy enough to put together and she as a 2 year old immediately loved it. She is now over 3. 5 years old and still uses it.

D. Adrienne, Tower Hamlets

Grandsons love it!

E. April, Cumbria says

This easel is wonderful! we got this for our son's birthday, and it is everything we want in an easel. I like how one side is a dry erase board and the other side is a chalk board. The trays are a nice touch, and the side with the dry erase board has a tray where you can put paint containers. The only down side is that the spaces for the containers are made specifically for the four melissa & doug paint containers, and you can't really fit much more. In the middle of the easel is a rod where you can add a roll of paper to drape over the top of the easel and clip it to the side so that your child can paint. The easel comes with four removable clips, which is another down-side because my son constantly takes these clips and loses them. At the moment, i have absolutely no idea where they are. When i find them, i put them back on the easel, but then the second i turn my back, he takes them off again. I think it would be better if there were clips attached to the board, like the way a clipboard works. The chalkboard is neat. It's made out of a different material than a classroom chalkboard, so if you're like me and don't like the way a chalkboard feels or sounds, then you'll like this one! it's more of like a plastic. Hard to explain, but it erases nicely, and if there is chalk residue on it, you can easily wipe it clean. This easel is well-made and sturdy. I like how your child has a choice between markers, chalk, or paint, and that you can have two kids working on it at once. This has not let me down yet! worth every penny.

F. Amanda, Prince Edward Island

I can't say enough good things about this! my 2yr old loves it. My advice it to buy the wider rolls of paper. Quality materials and construction. I can tell it will last for years!

V. Imelda, Sunderland says

We bought this for my daughters birthday. She is very artistic and loves to draw so a perfect item for her to use for years to come. Arrived quickley and assembly was easy. Chalkboard was cheap green plastic and from other's reviews i had heard about "seasoning" it with a layer of chalk. We will try this first and if not then move on to the next step of applying the chalk board paint. Ordered extra paper rolls, the melissa and doug accessory set and smock, and a couple of alex drop cloths. My toddler was doing the happy dance and singing while painting. This was a great buy. The no spill cups are a genius in time saving for busy mamas.

V. Judith, Warwickshire

My grandchildren love it. i love it.

C. Paige, Warrington says

We bought this for our son and he loves it! can't wait to complete this collection of products! love it!

X. Alberta, Virginia

Solid construction and the kids just love it. Versatile product and well made.

G. Emma, Texas says

This was a gift for my daughter's 2nd birthday. She's had it about a year now, and it still gets regular (almost-daily) use. My father-in-law put it together, since we had the party at their house, but he said it was quick and easy. I like that it is double-sided, as she does have other siblings who like to do art with her occasionally. We don't use the chalkboard much, she prefers the dry-erase and the paper. The dry-erase board comes clean fairly easily, but i tend to use a washcloth and a spritz of water or windex when it needs a thorough cleaning. Most of the clips have broken by now, but it's not a huge issue. I have small tin buckets that fit in the little cup holder spaces, and we use them for crayons and colored pencils. The easel is sturdy and perfect for the average 2-6 year old child.

B. Hannah, Florida

This easel has had three kids on it for almost two years, and it still looks brand new. The easel can be moved up as the kids get taller. There are 3 knotches to adjust for height. The trays to hold chalk, eraser, and paint are very sturdy. . We did notice the chalkboard is difficult to use, as the chalk does not write on it very well. You have to really press hard on it to make it viewable. Upon building the easel, we realized it was missing a few of the screws. When we contacted melissa and doug with the issue of the chalkboard and the missing screw, they promptly mailed us a replacement screw and chalkboard. Their customer service is some of the best i have encountered. I would definitely recommend their products after experiencing their "customer is always right" response. The replacement chalkboard, however, is exactly like the last one, hard to write on. We love the easel despite the chalkboard being hard to write on, but we definitely intend to take some chalkboard paint to it, to make it usable for years to come. It is a wonderful product, but i rated it 4 stars because we have to go the extra step of painting it to make it more user friendly.

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