12 best alex toys activity centers

• Bright and cheerful solid wooden activity cube
• 5 sides of fun
• Oppenheim toy portfolio gold seal award winner
• Includes 16x12x12 inch wooden cube with curvy wire rides, peek a boo doors, spin and match animals, turn and learn ABC word tiles, and racing rollers
• Recommended for children 1 year of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Hi there, are all sides solid wood or compressed wooden shavings
Answer:	It is made out of all wood pretty nice actually my grandson loves it opening and closing the little wooden doors there are pictures of animals behind each door
Question:	can this product be dismantled and then assembled again for travel purpose
Answer:	No, I have had several, one in the daycare I ran for years and another I bought for my grandson last year for Christmas, there are too many parts and they do not come apart.
Question:	Is the paint non toxic? Water based
Answer:	This was a gift for my granddaughters and it has held up well. According to the company information at https://www.alexbrands.com/product-safety/ all their toys are non-toxic and BPA free. If you need more in-depth information regarding the type of paint, I would contact them directly using the information at the bottom of their web page.
Question:	lead free paint
Answer:	i am not sure but children won't cling on to bite it. My son bites anything and drool up to 2 yrs old. he has not bite any if this toy part. and by the way in Singapore the major and popular PD clinics i go to, has this toy in there for children to play. It is a sturdy and easy to turn around 360 degree.

Product features

Toddler Activity Cube!

ALEX Discover My Busy Town has many activities to keep your toddler engaged that are all part of an amazing journey of learning through play. This toy features a sturdy wooden base that will withstand even the most demanding trips into town.

Five Sides of Fun

This multi-dimensional activity cube has five different sides of fun games for your little one. Activities include curvy bead mazes, peek-a-boo open and close doors, racing car rollers, animal matching and ABC tiles.

Sturdy and Durable Base

With so many different activities, your toddler is sure to stay entertained with this toy for hours. The activity center is made of sturdy wood that can withstand all of your child’s exciting adventures and game play.

Perfect for Learning Development

This toy is designed to foster visual and tactile stimulation for developmental growth and learning in babies up to 18-months of age.

ALEX Discover My Busy Town Wooden Activity Cube

Stable, colorful and fun to look at, the activity center is made of sturdy wood and measures 16in. high by 12in. wide by 12in. deep.

Product description

ALEX Discover Sound and Play Busy Table keeps up to 3 little ones entertained at once! This busy table's whimsical, model design makes it a beautiful addition to any playroom. Pound,slide peek, explore and make music! Includes a table with 6 fun activities such as a xylophone, drum, peek a boo doors, spinning gears, curvy bead maze, track sliders and a wooden mallet. Measures 26.4in. long x 18.5in. wide x 5.5in. high.Recommended for children 18 months of age and older.

• Pound, slide, peek, explore and make music
• Activity table can entertain multiple children at once
• Whimsical design for a beautiful addition to any playroom
• Includes a table with 6 fun activities such as a xylophone, drum, peek a boo doors, spinning gears, curvy bead maze, track sliders and a wooden mallet
• Recommended for children 18 months of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Could you put taller legs on this so a baby could stand at it
Answer:	You may be able to add taller legs. Each leg is held on with two screws. The screws go in from the top of the table and the holes are predrilled. My biggest concern with adding taller legs would be the sturdiness of the table as baby puts all of their weight on the spot they are holding to stand.
Question:	Is this spread with any chemicals
Answer:	What kind of chemicals? Alex is an awesome brand in my opinion. Here's their page on safety, which confirms no BPA in any of their toys. https://www.alexbrands.com/product-safety/
Question:	Can this be easily mounted onto a wall
Answer:	We bought this for our twin grandsons, and they love it! It is very entertaining, and quite sturdy... One or the other often perch on it (they're about 20 lb. each ) and it easily supports them. I'm not sure about wall mounting, but I know you have to screw in the legs so perhaps it's a possibility. Hope this helps.
Question:	Would this be good for a 22 month old
Answer:	I purchased it as a Christmas present for my grandchildren who will be 18 months and almost 3 years old on December 25. I ordered it based on an article in one of my "women's magazines" that it was age appropriate for that age group so here's hoping. Also I tend to shy away from toys that need endless batteries or that "do the playing" for the child. But I won't know until Christmas day if it is a success.

Product features

Make music, play games or just keep busy!

Sound and Play Busy Table keeps up to three little ones entertained at once! They can pound, slide, peek, explore and make music. This busy table's whimsical, model design makes it a beautiful addition to any playroom. Six fun activities include a xylophone and drum with a wooden mallet to play sweet music, peek-a-boo doors, spinning gears, curvy bead maze and track sliders to keep busy hands moving.

ALEX Jr. Sound and Play Busy Table

Includes:

- Table with 6 Fun Activities

- Xylophone

- Drum

- Peek-A-Boo Doors

- Spinning Gears

- Curvy Bead Maze

- Track Sliders

- Wooden Mallet

Product description

ALEX Jr. My First House Activity Center is an 11.75in. wooden cube with an extra 4in. of activities on the top that gives you 4 rooms and a backyard, each with exciting things to do! In the bedroom, jump in, out and on top of the bed and change from morning to night with wooden sliders and count sheep and stars with a bead maze. In the family room, hang a picture of yourself, help the cat annoy the dog and release the bird with wooden sliders and flip the weather from sunny to rain. Open all the doors in the kitchen to find out what's in the refrigerator, cabinets and oven, and change the time on the clock. Spin to see who's in the tub in the bathroom, shower them with strings and turn the faucets while you look at yourself in the mirror. In the yard, chase the dog with your skateboard on the tracks, spin on a gear or play on a swing, slide and see-saw. Adult assembly required. Recommended for children 18 months of age and older.

• Let's play house
• Each side is different room--kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, family room and backyard
• Adult assembly required
• Includes mirror, peek-a-boo doors, wagging tails, moving hands clock, sliding beads, spinning scenes, see-saw, swing, slide, and more
• Recommended for children 18 months of age and older

Product description

ALEX Jr. Busy Bead Maze Mermaid Adventure lets your child interact in an undersea world without getting wet. Mermaids, fish, clams and more move up, over and down through the brightly colored environment. Maneuver the beads above and below the bentwood tabletop. Slide the colorful pieces in their tracks, go under the arch and spin the knob. A great early learning toy for developing visual stimulation, hand eye coordination and cause and effect. Measures 16.25”H x 18”W x 12”D. Recommended for children 10 months of age and older.

• Swim wooden mermaids and sea creatures through a wire maze
• Table top design features 4 fun activities
• American Baby 2013 Toy of the Year, 2013 PAL Award and NAPPA Children's Product Silver Toys Award winner
• Includes an aquatic themed bentwood table with an arch, tracks, holes and a knob, 3 wire mazes and 9 wooden characters
• Recommended for children 10 months of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is the mermaid $83 while the race around one is $43?? Why so expensive for the girls
Answer:	Different sellers have different prices. Looks like Amazon is selling the race around one for $43 but maybe out of stock on the mermaid one. We have ours listed for the same price.

Product description

ALEX Toys My Work Bench encourages creativity and confidence with your little builder. This big, stand-up wooden work bench includes a 37-piece tool set that comes with various tools, a robot, car, nuts and bolts. Everything in this activity center is easy for little hands to pick up, turn, hammer and screw, making My Work Bench a great ‘I can do it!’ toy. Hang up your tools on the pegs when you’re done. There’s even a ruler on the side. Adult assembly required. Includes work bench, a colorful hammer, screwdriver, wrench, saw, carpenter’s square, vise, nuts, bolts, connectors, truck and robot pieces and wooden pegs. Work surface measures 12in. D x 20in. W. Stands 24in. high. Recommended for children 3 years of age and older.

• Big, stand up wooden work bench
• Encourages creativity and confidence with your little builder
• Comes with a 37 piece tool set to build a truck, a robot and more
• Includes work bench, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, saw, carpenter's square, vise, nuts, bolts, connectors and wooden pegs
• Recommended for children 3 years of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	WOULD THIS BE FOR A 2 1/2 YEAR OLD
Answer:	Hello, we have revised the fits on each robot to avoid the issue of them falling apart easily. This has now been addressed and fixed, thank you! -Katie at BeginAgain Toys

Product description

The ALEX Toys - Artist Studio, Super Rolling Art Center, White, 721XA is a double-sided rolling easel and art storage center. One side is a chalkboard; the other side is a dry erase board. This complete set includes 18-inch by 75-foot paper roll, storage cups, paper cutter and non-spill paint cups. large shelves hold art supplies and projects. Large, rubberized wheels do not scratch floors. Assembly is easy with the included tool. ALEX has earned the reputation over the last 25 years for supplying quality art supplies and activity kits. ALEX believes that children deserve the opportunity to express their inner artist in the most open-ended way and our extended art line provides them with the materials to create masterpieces in vibrant colors and mixed textures from oil and chalk pastels, to metallic and water color pencils, to glitter paint. It all begins with a brushstroke... it all begins with ALEX! The ALEX Toys - Artist Studio, Super Rolling Art Center, White, 721XA is recommended for children age 3 and up. ALEX Toys takes the mission of providing children with quality creative products that foster personal expression and build self-esteem to heart! ALEX products are currently sold in over 80 countries worldwide in specialty toy and retail shops. Visit www.amazon.com/alex-brands for more information on Alex Brands and our best-selling line of educational and entertaining products for kids.

• Double-sided rolling easel and art storage center
• One side is a chalkboard; one side is a dry erase board
• Includes 18-inch by 75-foot paper roll, storage cups, paper cutter and non-spill paint cups
• large shelves hold art supplies and projects
• Recommended for children age 3 and up

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it easy to fold
Answer:	It does not fold up at all. It’s screwed and attached to a middle piece and remains open at all times
Question:	Is the dry erase board magnetic
Answer:	No, it is not magnetic
Question:	Does this include paint brushes
Answer:	No it doesn’t include paint brushes, but does include the pain cups
Question:	Is the dry erase board magnetic
Answer:	No, It is not magnetic

Product description

ALEX Toys DIY Wear Infinity Jewelry lets you show your infinite style with luxe charm accessories you make yourself! Create 2 fully loaded multi strand bracelets or necklaces with the unique Easy Slide Clasp. Also make 2 necklaces with large silver charms and stick on jewels. No tools or glue needed! Charms include symbols and words of love, peace and infinity. Includes 4 easy slide clasps, 8 charms, 6 silver beads, 6 suede cords (13.3yds), 3 colors of twine (3.8yds), 4 gem stickers and easy instructions. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.

• 31 pieces to create bracelets or necklaces
• Show your infinite style with luxe charm accessories
• No tools or glue needed
• Includes 4 easy slide clasps, 8 charms, 6 silver beads, 6 suede cords (13.3yds), 3 colors of twine (3.8yds), 4 gem stickers and easy instructions
• Recommended for children 8 years of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this too young for a 11-12 year old
Answer:	All colours can bleed but it's the reds and dark blues that seem the most problematic. Soak them in cold water for a couple minutes and blot dry. Make sure they are completely dry before using. If you're really worried about it, hand wash the bracelets separately.
Question:	is this a good activity for a 10 year olds birthday party and how many bracelets or necklaces can you make with one kit
Answer:	I don't know dimensions. I gave it as a Christmas gift. As best as I remember, I don't think it will fit in the Operation Christmas Child shoebox.
Question:	Does it fade
Answer:	I too used it on my niece who was 10 and she was able to make the bracelets. I would say it would depend on the 13 year old. My other niece who was 13, was completely uninterested in this. Granted she is going through her teenage transition and is all about "coolness" and this didnt rank for her.

Product features

Mix and Match Colors and Pieces to Create Something Unique.

No Tools or Glue Needed.

31 Pieces to Create Bracelets or Necklaces.

ALEX Toys DIY Wear Infinity Jewelry

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Product description

ALEX Toys Artist Studio Super Art Table Black is a great way to introduce children to the creative world of art. Using the Super Art Table, your child will be encouraged to draw, paint and express their creativity. Having their own space to create and store their art supplies, they will learn the valuable skills to become more talented at arts and crafts as a whole. This solid wood table with artist print is easy for adults to assemble and includes 2 matching benches. The chalkboard tabletop surface features a paper cutter, recessed cup holes, cups and a printed canvas storage bag. The table measures 51.5in. (L) by 27.5in. (W) by 17.5in. (H) and the benches measures 24.75in. (L) by 9.5in. (W) by 10.25in. (H). Recommended for children 6 years of age and older.

• Made of sturdy wood and has durable plastic cups and canvas bag that will stand up to years of art and play
• A great addition to any child's room, play area, classroom, or daycare
• Dr. Toy's inches100 Best Children's Products inches and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio's inchesPlatinum Seal inches Award winner
• Includes table, 2 benches, 100ft. hanging paper roll, paper cutter, canvas storage bin, 3 removable storage cups, assembly tool and hardware
• Recommended for children 6 years of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use liquid chalk on the black surface of the table
Answer:	It will stay open, but your child will have to balance it on his/her lap if using it in a car.
Question:	Can you write on the table
Answer:	The writing surface needs to be supported by something. You can't hang it from a car seat and scribble away. We use it on the plane tray table and on the floor. It's neat but not as useful as we thought.
Question:	What are the dimensions of the actual work space between the cup/supply holders on the table
Answer:	14 inches by 12 inches
Question:	How high is this table? My five-year-old is quite tall (49 inches) and I'm worried she won't fit properly for long
Answer:	For travel on an airplane, this product would only be suitable for carrying craft items in. Once seated, you would have to remove items for use and then store in an overhead locker or under the seat. This products Velcro straps are unlikely to reach around a headrest of the seat in front and without that support, the product will not stay open for use. It is ideal for car travel.

Product description

Alex Jr. Maxville is a wooden activity cube – an interactive toy that helps your little one learn and grow as they play. With 5 sides of fun and a spinning base, this toy is sure to keep your child entertained and happy. Maxville features a curvy maze with wooden beads and each side has a new and fun learning experience with racing rollers, multi-size spinning gears, peek-a-boo mirror and spin and match characters. Fun shapes, bright colors, glittery patterns and plenty of objects that spin, roll and turn make the Maxville Cube a toddler favorite. The base of the cube spins so your child can find their favorite game. When they're done, another fun side is ready to be played with! Stable, colorful and fun to look at, this activity center measures 18.2” high by 13.3” wide by 13.4” long. The cube is safe and recommended for children 12 months of age and older.

• Wooden Activity Cube with turning base
• Every side has new activity
• Creative Child magazine Toy of the Year, Playonwords.com PAL Award and Today's Parent Canada Top Toys winner
• Includes activity cube with curvy maze, wooden beads, racing rollers, spinning gears, mirror and spin and match characters
• Recommended for children 12 months of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there any lead in the paint u use on this product
Answer:	http://www.alextoys.com/product-safety/
Question:	Does it come assembled
Answer:	Yes. It is a great solid unit that my grandson loves.
Question:	Is this good for a baby just learning to pull up? Will it topple over easily
Answer:	This toy was very sturdy. My son pulled on it all the time and never tipped it over.
Question:	Is the mirror a "real" mirror or is it one of those plastic pieces that gives a distorted image
Answer:	It is a plastic piece that is mirrored, yes images in it are distorted.

Product features

Wooden Activity Cube with turning base

Designed to foster visual and tactile stimulation for developmental growth and learning in babies. Stable, colorful and fun to look at, this activity center measures 18.2-inches high by 13.3-inches wide by 13.4-inches long.

ALEX Jr. Maxville Wooden Activity Cube

Product description

ALEX Discover Paper Bag Puppets lets your child make puppets with ordinary paper bags and then keep the fun going by putting on a show. Just peel, stick and glue to create funny friends. Step by step instructions are included with no reading required. Each project comes individually wrapped and ready to begin when you open the box. Using the included instructions, children can learn how to make their own crafts for years to come. They will learn all of the valuable skills to become more talented at arts and crafts as a whole. By showing how young crafters can use the included supplies, they'll also form new hobbies and develop skills that they can bring to future projects. Includes 5 colored bags (6in. x 9.5in.), 270 stickers and paper shapes, chunky glue stick (1.4oz.) and easy picture instructions. Recommended for children 3 years of age and older. Bullet feature 1 (optional) : Get creative and make paper bag puppets.

• Get creative and make paper bag puppets
• Each puppet is bagged separately so you can save them for another rainy day, or have several kids participate at once
• Parents' Magazine Best Toys of the Year and Parents' Choice Approved Award Winner
• Includes 5 colored bags, 270 stickers and paper shapes, glue stick and easy picture instructions
• Recommended for children 3 years of age and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Could you please tell me the dimensions of the paper bag
Answer:	Dear Customer, Thank you for your question, for your problem: Is glue or glue stick needed. The product included double sided tape, you can use tape to stick the picture. I am so sorry for the inconvenient, we will update this information on our listing page.
Question:	Is it genuine
Answer:	These are not individually wrapped however all the pieces for one animal are on on sheet so if you were doing it for a party you can give the right colored plate and the sheet with the pieces to each person easily. One thing I will also note is that they do not come with the sickies on them, you get a roll of double sided tape that you have to put on each piece and cut for each piece. That is the ONLY thing I really did not like about it.
Question:	Is the glue nontoxic
Answer:	I dont know the actual dimensions without measuring it. but its like a big picture book, the picture is pretty accurate.
Question:	How many bags do you get
Answer:	They are made out of felt.

Product description

ALEX DIY PAPER SWIRLS Swirl Station introduces young craft enthusiasts to the world of quilling; making art with rolled paper strips. Make art, cards, toys, jewelry and more with 200 colorful strips of paper. The Swirl Station makes quilling easy by rolling the strips in seconds, with the push of a button. The instruction booklet teaches you how to make lots of suggested shapes, or you can swirl around body forms to make bigger creations. The creative possibilities are endless. Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included). Includes a “Swirl Station” Motorized Quilling Machine, 200 Self-Adhesive Paper Strips (0.28in/7mm wide), Quilling Board, 12 Body Forms, Tweezers, White Glue (0.3oz/9ml), 20 Beads, 6 Jewelry Findings, Polyester Satin Cord (40in/101.6cm), 8 White Cards, Envelopes, 4 Preprinted Cards and Papers and an Easy Instruction Booklet. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.

• Curl paper strips into coils to create adorable paper characters, cards, jewelry and more
• One touch operation allows you to swirl paper in the blink of an eye
• Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included)
• Includes a Swirl Station, Paper Strips, Quilling Board, Body Forms, Tweezers, Beads, Jewelry, Cord, 8 Cards, Envelopes, Papers and Instructions
• Recommended for children 8 years of age and older

Product features

Make art, cards, toys, jewelry and more with 200 colorful strips of paper.

The creative possibilities are endless.

One touch operation allows you to swirl paper in the blink of an eye.

The Swirl Station makes quilling easy by rolling the strips in seconds, with the push of a button.

Create adorable paper characters, cards, jewelry and more!

The instruction booklet teaches you how to make lots of suggested shapes, or you can swirl around body forms to make bigger creations.

ALEX DIY PAPER SWIRLS Swirl Station

Includes a “Swirl Station” Motorized Quilling Machine, 200 Self-Adhesive Paper Strips (0.28in/7mm wide), Quilling Board, 12 Body Forms, Tweezers, White Glue (0.3oz/9ml), 20 Beads, 6 Jewelry Findings, Polyester Satin Cord (40in/101.6cm), 8 White Cards, Envelopes, 4 Preprinted Cards and Papers and an Easy Instruction Booklet.

Product description

ALEX Discover Tots Art Start lets you have fun introducing art to your toddler and preschooler. Everything is included for 6 great activities. These colorful projects include sticky collage frames, which encourage your child to draw in the center. Includes easy grip crayon, crinkly, tissue and fringe papers, doilies, stickers and specially colored activity paper shaped like a tree and giraffe. Recommended for children age 18 months and older.

• 6 easy activities that are the perfect way to introduce your toddler to art
• Winner of academics choice awards, ASTRA good toy award and NAPPA gold seal award
• Also won Oppenheim gold seal award for best toy, playonwords.com PAL award and toy insider top holiday toy
• Includes easy grip crayon, crinkly, tissue and fringe papers, doilies, stickers and specially colored activity paper shaped like a tree and giraffe
• Recommended for children age 18 months and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Thoughts on how this would work for an international flight activity for a 20 month old
Answer:	Might not hold their attention for a long period. It would be ok for a little while. I bought for a five year old that loved the stickers and pictures.
Question:	I am planning to use this kit as an activity for my 2 year old on a short flight, will it get too messy
Answer:	The stickers will be fine but I wouldn't do the other activities on a plane
Question:	There are 2 age recommendations. 18 mo and 3 years. I really do need guidance. Which is accurate
Answer:	My son used this when he was probably about 18 mos. He's 3 now and I can see him still enjoying it. There are pages that are already sticky (like a sticker, but a large portion of a page) that the child can crinkle up pre-cut tissue paper squares to stick on, there are tons of stickers, there are pages that they can color on also (my son wasn't big on coloring at that age, but I know that some toddlers love it). It's a really fun set, and my son made his first art projects that I saved from it...and they turn out looking really cute because they are so well designed for the youngest children.
Question:	How are we supposed to stick the confetti and others items onto the paper without glue
Answer:	I believe that 2 of the pieces included are sticky once you remove the film that is on top of them. I thought that the paper said something like peel here.

Product features

6 easy activities that are the perfect way to introduce your toddler to art

Have fun introducing art to your toddler and preschooler. Everything is included for 6 great activities. These colorful projects include sticky collage frames, which encourage your child to draw in the center. Includes easy grip crayon, crinkly, tissue and fringe papers, doilies, stickers and specially colored activity paper shaped like a tree and giraffe.

Ready-to-Go Fun

Everything’s included and ready-to-go for activities as soon as you open the box: First Crayons, crinkly paper, doilies, fringe papers, tissue paper and oodles of easy-to-peel stickers to hold everything in its place. Their canvases are 6-pieces of multi-colored and shaped activity paper like trees and giraffes.The art kit is perfect for children 18 months and up to find delight in creative expression, while parents will love the no-mess convenience.

Tot's First Art Kit

For little artists just starting out, this all-in-one art kit has it all! Peel and stick collage boards, crayons for scribbling and drawing, tons of stickers, fringe, tissue paper and more. Bright colors, fun textures and different ways to make unique art will keep your little ones engaged.

Encourages Imagination and Learning Development

Art and creative work are beneficial for children because they enhance imagination and foster healthy learning habits. Let your child chose his or her own colors and designs to foster imagination and increase creativity. Following instructions instills patience and the act of crafting itself will teach kids how to appreciate the final product of their hard work.

Alex Discover Tots Art Start

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