Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CrayolaBrand: Binney & Smith
Format: CD
Release Date: 2007-08-01
Platform: Windows
Model: 74-7014
Product features:
- Glow board gives kids a unique and exciting way to display their artwork
- Illuminates ink drawings like neon sign; props up for easier display
- Drawing surface is reusable, making for hours of fun
- Comes with 6 dazzling neon markers -- red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and pink
- Drawings magically appear and disappear
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Toys and Games Reviews of Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
Customer Review: Cute concept--a good addition the Crayola line
Summary: 4 Stars
My eight-year old received this for Christmas and is enjoying it. It comes with six markers and one picture that you can trace. It comes with two drawing surfaces: the main one and a clear plastic board that sits behind the main surface. You can take the plastic board out and snap it on front of the main surface and draw one version of a scene, then slide that board in back and create another version of that scene on the main board. When you turn the "glow" part on, it will "light up" the front scene, or the back scene, or both at the same time. There is also an option (our favorite) where it blinks back and forth between the two scenes which makes it look like the scene is in motion. The distance and overlapping scenes does create somewhat of a 3-D effect.
The scenes light up fine in a lighted room, but look more dramatic in the dark. Some disadvantages are that the markers are small in size (I'm wondering how long they will work well). The directions warn that they dry out "much" faster than regular markers if you leave the caps off. Also, they recommend storing them in a ziploc bag. Sometimes it is hard to see what you are drawing as the markers don't show up well unless the scene is being lit up.
Overall, I think it's a good product...fun and different. It offers a different dimension to their art and the glow effect is cool. We haven't had any problems cleaning the boards--no more than with any surface like that (dry erase, overhead projector, etc.) you just have to be fastidious to get all the residue off, but it's not a big deal).
Also, you can go to the Crayola site and print off more pictures to trace if you'd like (there are about 15 of them). They also have a spot there where you can design your own and print them off, but the selections are limited and the scenes kind of dumb. For example, there is a snowman there that turns into a skeleton--why the need to be macabre?
Description of Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
Spark kids' creativity with this magical Glow Board where your drawings appear and disappear, creating cool 3-D effects like a neon sign. The reusable surface provides hours of non-stop creative fun. The colors give an intense, glow-in-the-dark effect, and violet lights illuminate the ink. Includes: two drawing surfaces, six glow-in-the-dark markers and a tracing sheet. Easel back. Measures 12" x 13.5" x 2.5".With the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board, kids can take their creations to a whole new level of fun. The glow board comes with six vibrant neon markers, which can be used to draw on either of the board's two drawing surfaces. Once their drawing is complete, kids can illuminate the colored inks with the touch of a button, as the board's lights give the ink an intense glow.
 Children can illuminate the colored inks with the touch of a button. View larger. |
 Kids are able to create a multitude of different drawings. |
The Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board offers a unique way for kids to display their art, as it lights up drawings much like a neon sign. It incorporates several violet lights under the drawing surface. When lit, these lights cause the ink to take on a vivid, striking glow. The board's surface is reusable -- ink erases in an instant -- making it good for hours of fun at a time. Children can easily display their artwork by using the easel back to prop the board in place. And the board's two separate drawing layers give kids even more room to doodle. Using the glow board's controls, kids can choose to display one layer, or flash between both for an exciting billboard-like effect.
Drawing with the Glow Board
The glow board's markers come in six dazzling neon colors -- red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and pink. With these colors at their command, kids will be able to create a multitude of different drawings. Perhaps they will envision a galaxy with stars and planets, or render an undersea adventure. The markers have medium tips, which can draw thickly but also offer the ability to draw finer images. A tracing sheet comes with the board to help kids get ideas for their artwork. This toy is recommended for children ages six and up, and requires three AAA batteries (not included.)
About Crayola
Crayola first began developing its world-famous crayons in 1903, with eight original colors. The company is now the world's most popular manufacturer of children's art supplies and it produces more than 120 different crayon colors. Crayola recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and continues to innovate in the field of children's art.
What's in the Box
Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board with two coloring surfaces, 6 glow board markers, and tracing sheet.
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