You know how much fun kids will have with a cardboard box. But what about a cardboard box that is in the shape of a cottage? Firehouse? Schoolhouse? Barn!?
Imagination Box Co. knows just how entertaining box play can be. They’ve created a handful of easy-to-assemble, American made, 100% recyclable cardboard structures for kids to build, paint, and enjoy!
All of the dyes and materials used in Imagination Box Co.’s products are non-toxic and completely safe. Their toys have won numerous awards such as Dr. Toy awards and the iParenting Media Award. What’s more, Imagination Box Co.’s products are assembled by individuals at PSNI, Panhandle Special Needs, Inc. PSNI provides employment services for people who want to work and need assistance in finding the right match for their skills and abilities.
The generous folks behind Imagination Box Co. sent us their newest available product for our review: The Castle Tower!
The assembly was simple!
In no time at all it was constructed. The kids couldn’t wait to play with it — they were completely happy with it undecorated!
It came with a set of vibrant watercolors and a paintbrush, so the kids soon began decorating. They were completely absorbed in the task — painting something of such a large scale was terribly exciting! They worked happily on their painting project for two or three hours at least!
I loved the small details that make this Castle Tower so wonderful: Stone floor design inside — interior walls that are also paintable:
The top of the turret also had written on it words relating to chivalry.
(There’s a better photo of it here.)
Six extra shields are also included. After the kids decorated these, I adhered them to the tower with some 3D glue dots I had (used for scrapbooking) — making them “pop out!”
In just a few days’ time, the kids have already spent hours and hours playing with this Castle Tower. It is very sturdy and of impressive size — no doubt this toy will be around a long time for even more imaginative and creative play.
You can purchase/order Imagination Box Co.’s Castle Tower for $39 — which includes a set of watercolors for ready-to-go play. (There’s also free shipping on any of Imagination Box Co.’s products through September 30th, 2010!)
Win it! Thanks to Imagination Box Co., one of you will win your very own Castle Tower!
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: Visit Imagination Box Co. and tell me, in a comment below, another item your kids would be thrilled to decorate and play with….and why!
2) For a second entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed OR subscribe via email — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber.
3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below.
4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered!
I’ll close the contest next Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to the winner, commenter #42, Heather P!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Kimmie (1 year ago)
MANDATORY ENTRY: My daughter would totally LOVE the “Paintable Country Cottage.” She is always playing house with blankets and making a royal mess, so if ‘we’ won this paintable cottage she would absolutely love playing house with her barbies in the ‘cottage.’
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Nicole (1 year ago)
My kids would love to play with the firehouse.
Jenna Wood (1 year ago)
I have seen similar products by other companies, but this is unique! I like the barn, it’d be great for all our ‘farm’ animals here!
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Staci A (1 year ago)
My son would love to play in and decorate the schoolhouse too. He loves “homeschooling” this summer (aka pretending to be back n school). He loves to learn any and everything he can!
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Stephanie V. (1 year ago)
cottage becuase the kids are always pretending a plain brown box is “their home”. Cottage is so much nicer!
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Katrina (1 year ago)
my daughter would also love the cottage because she loves to play house
Beverly Whipple (1 year ago)
My daughter would love the Country Garden Cottage!
Aimee (1 year ago)
awww, my son is so into knights and castles right now; he’d love this.
the barn is really cute too!
Linda (1 year ago)
He would love to have the Barn, he loves to play with his animals.
Monica Lavoie (1 year ago)
My little girl would love cottage.
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ALICIA CAMOS (1 year ago)
THE COUNTRY GARDEN COTTAGE IS PERFECT FOR PLAYING IN THE SUMMER! WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
susan varney (1 year ago)
the barn would be great mverno@roadrunner.com
Beth Y (1 year ago)
I think my daughters favorite would be the castle, but I think she would also love the school house since she loves to play school.
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
The kids would like the firehouse. Thanks.
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Viva (1 year ago)
I think my kids would love the cottage. They love to play house and this would let their stuffed animals have a home too. Great products, Thanks!
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Amy Brewer (1 year ago)
I like the Paintable Country Cottage
Elizabeth Turner (1 year ago)
I’d also love the country cottage – I hope to have a girl someday! But my lil guy would also like the firehouse, I think!
hminnesota (1 year ago)
my both daughters would love play school.
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Lindley A (1 year ago)
My son would love the barn- we already have tons of animals to live in it- thanks!
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pixie13 (1 year ago)
My daughter would love the Paintable Country Cottage. She has a lot of dolls & animals & she’d love making a house for them
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Paula Hafner (1 year ago)
My son would love the Paintable Firehouse.
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kk (1 year ago)
My favorite item is the Metallic Watercolors because my youngster loves to color! Thanks!
Lori (1 year ago)
I love these! Great creative play the kids would enjoy! I also like their Firestation.
Steph (1 year ago)
I like the Paintable Play Barn. My daughter has a large collection of animals and a big imagination, she would have them all lined up in the barn in no time.
Steph (1 year ago)
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Amanda A (1 year ago)
My boys would also love the barn because they have tons of animals to go in there!
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Kaity Monceaux (1 year ago)
I love these paintable toys, and they are eco-friendly! What parent doesn’t worry about the toxin in our environment, especially considering recent disasters affecting our environment. My 2 boys would love the tower, they could pretend to be a knight or a king; and lets face it, what child doesn’t love to paint? The farm was also great, my kids love pretending to be animals whether it be a cow or a puppy, it could be found on their farm!
Heather P (1 year ago)
Wow! These are so awesome and definitely hard to choose a favorite from. I think the cottage is way cute, but I could see them playing with the barn more because they love animals!
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Kristie (1 year ago)
My kids would LOVE the Paintable Play Barn. It would be great for all their tractors and little plastic farm animals!!
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Eileen Burke (1 year ago)
My kids would love the Barn because both of them love to visit our local farms with their barns and animals, how fun!
Louis (1 year ago)
I really like the Paintable Firehouse
Maria (1 year ago)
My kids would love the barn. Would be a great project for them since it is so hot in Texas right.
Holly G. (1 year ago)
My son would have lots of fun with the firehouse. Fire trucks are his favorite vehicles.