Step2 Real Projects Workshop
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Step2Brand: Step2
Release Date: 2006-09-12
Model: 762700
Product features:
- Parts are made of durable floating foam
- Interlocking notches and holes allow assembly of real projects
- Electric drill, hammer, and saw increase realism
- Spring-action vise, storage bins, and pull-out drawer
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Toys and Games Reviews of Step2 Real Projects Workshop
Customer Review: Great Workbench for imaginative play
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a GREAT workbench! We bought this for my son's 3rd birthday. He was having a construction-themed birthday party AND he really liked playing with some tools he got for Christmas, so we thought this would be the perfect gift. I did lots of searching online before settling on this workbench (after reading reviews and deciding on what we wanted exactly). I like toys that are well built and leave a lot up to the imagination (no batteries, lights, sounds, etc...). So, I considered this workbench and a few others.
The drill does require batteries, but nothing else makes sounds. It includes a plastic working drill (with forward and reverse modes and 4 different bits), a plastic hammer, and a plastic saw. There are no other tools, which is disappointing, BUT pretty much any plastic screwdriver will work with the screws on this workbench, which would be better for fine motor skills. There are 6 plastic screws that can be screwed into the top of the bench or used with the plastic nuts. There is a drawer to store everything in, but it is a bit hard to pull out and push in (maybe it will loosen over time, though). The bottom shelf is great to store all the "wood" pieces. There is a vice that has a spring in it, so it will actually hold the wood pieces. That's a neat feature.
The coolest part about this workbench is all the "wood" pieces it comes with. They are actually foam, but they look like wood. My son loves putting them together to make things -- an airplane, a birdhouse, a backhoe, etc... He does need help at his age to make many of the things, but he can put them together any way he likes! Even my [...] old twin girls love playing with them! It is great to see them using their imagination and trying to figure out how to make the projects on the "blueprint". There are more specific instructions included that show which pieces to use for the project, but I'm not sure we'll be able to keep up with them for long. The pictures are on the workbench itself, but it is hard to tell what pieces to use just by looking at those pictures.
All in all, this is a great toy that will keep children entertained for a very long time because it is versatile. They won't get bored. My son has enjoyed screwing the screws in with the drill and pretending to saw and hammer. The assembly was not hard at all (took me about 5 minutes), but the holes on the side of the workbench were not pre-drilled. You just screw the screws right into the plastic. It isn't hard, but I did not expect that.
We haven't had this workbench long, but it seems pretty durable, considering it is plastic. I worry about some of the small tabs on the foam pieces breaking off, but that's pretty minor.
I highly recommend this workbench, especially at this price! I'd only pay more for a wooden one.
Description of Step2 Real Projects Workshop
This toy workshop not only encourages pretend building play, but allows children to actually build real projects. Durafoam "wood" puzzle pieces connect to create as many building projects as a child can imagine (instructions for 10 projects included). Battery operated drill/driver has realistic sounds and assists with the project building. Spring-action vise, pull-out storage bin, woodgrain-look legs and copy and bottom shelves create the perfect workshop. Includes a 65-piece accessory set featuring electronic drill, three drill bits, one universal holder, eight screws, eight nuts, saw, hammer, wooden handle and 41 "wood" pieces. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included. Assembly easily with minimal hardware. Measures 35.125" x 22.75" x 14.5".Construction Tools Toys
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