Customer Rating:  
Summary: Some limiting factors can affect enjoyment of this toy
Comment: We are huge fans of Color Wonder. One thing I love about Color Wonder is that the items are mix and match. Luckily, we have several other colors of color wonder markers, several pads and coloring books, finger paints, and additional stencils which made this a better toy than what's included.
First, although this is "mess-free" it's really not 100% mess free. When using this toy you'll want to have a towel ready to wipe the stencils off because it will spray on the stencil as well as the paper.
My biggest complaint with this toy is that the 3 stencil sheets included don't work too well with an airbrush. You'll unfortunately end up stenciling nearby designs creating quite a mess on the paper. A set of individual stencils with wide borders might have pushed this up a star and made all the difference.
The only two markers included are yellow and black. I think Crayola, the company of many colors, should have included at least 4 markers. Luckily I had several more Color Wonder markers on hand so our creative juices were not stinted.
Considering the price of this toy, I would have expected more than one pad of 30 sheets. Two pads would have been great.
The batteries installed easily, it takes 4 size "C" batteries, which are not included. Luckily I had a pack of 6 on hand I had picked up at the dollar store to have on hand for occasions like this.
Overall, I think the toy is well-designed. It's fun to use but the accessories were a disappointment, most notably the stencils.
Creative children might just enjoy the regular color wonder pads and markers by themselves.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works, but no fun for Mom and Dad
Comment: My son liked this for a couple of sittings. After that didn't really care about it. It is work hassle for the parents then it's worth. Stick with crayons.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's okay.
Comment: My daughters enjoyed this toy but only for a short while. They still take it out once in a while.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wash-out
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3HM25V7B7E18N This gizmo is fun for about 6 minutes and 20 seconds, not including set-up time. It's okay to a point once you're using the coloring pages or stencils supplied, but doesn't encourage self-expression or creativity.
Pros:
1. No mess, other than the occasional splatter of white stuff, which is easy to clean up.
2. Sprayer makes a professional sounding noise
3. Includes three stencils, with interesting patterns
4. Easy to set up
5. Includes everything you need except batteries
Cons:
1. It uses FOUR "C" batteries (not included)
2. The colors only work on Crayola special paper.
3. The colors are pale, washed out looking tints of the colors they claim to be
4. The colors don't show up immediately, and as a result, kids tend to spray the same area over and over again, causing a wet spot
5. The coloring pages are specially created so that the paint only sticks to specific areas, thereby guaranteeing a good finish. Similarly, the stencils only let through the paint in the right places. Kids can draw their own images using the markers and crayon, but it's impossible to keep the spray within the lines, resulting in major frustration for kids who want to express themselves beyond the coloring pages and stencils.
Recommended only for short term entertainment, when you don't feel like cleaning up afterwards. Not for creative kids.
Amanda Richards, March 20, 2008
Customer Rating:
Summary: Junk
Comment: My daughter got this for Christmas and she loved it. She is very artsy, and I really thought this would be cool. But first of all, it does take forever to show up on the paper. The markers are much better. But what makes the toy junk is that it stopped working in less than a month. It still makes the spraying sounds, but nothing comes out. We were very good to clean out the nozzle between each use but it still crapped out. What a waste of money!!!
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