Uncle GooseClassic ABC Blocks with Wagon - Made in The USA

I LOVED this!

I've had my eye on these blocks for quite some time, and finally decided to purchase them for my youngest, who will be two early next year. As expected, these blocks are exquisite, classic, and heirloom quality. The embossed detail on the front and back of each block is really fantastic. The wood is beautiful, the designs on the sides are nice - uppercase alphabet on two sides, stamped in bright red, the other two sides are dedicated to animals and numbers and are both a deep blue. There are four colors on the embossed sides; orange, yellow, blue and green.We simultaneously bought the lowercase set of these blocks, and I mention this because a really cool feature is that for each of the adult animals in the uppercase set there is a matching baby animal in the lowercase set. So if you decide to buy both, you get the added bonus of a little game of match the mama (or daddy) animal to the baby. There are even some unusual pairs like a tadpole and frog and a butterfly and caterpillar. What a well-thought-out and fantastic tie-in between these two sets!With all the letters available on the uppercase alphabet set (it essentially has the full alphabet 4 times over), kids will have the opportunity to make plenty of words as they enter that phase. Younger kids will enjoy building with something that is so brightly-colored and fun to look at. And with the safety standards of Uncle Goose - and, of course, the fact that they are made in the US - I don't think you could possibly go wrong with this or any other set they offer. And they have a lot of cool options. I had trouble choosing.Anyhow, the wagon, which has gotten lukewarm reception with some reviewers was not originally going to be part of my order, but it happened that a combination of sale prices vs. non-sale prices made it seem silly not to buy the wagon; it only cost me an extra couple of bucks over what the blocks alone would have been. And for that price, I am definitely pleased with it.However, I can understand the negative reviews of it. The wagon is more a really cool way to store these blocks, and less a really cool wagon by itself. Mostly, this is because it is small, as would be expected (13. 75" x 8.6"). It stands a mere 2.6" from the ground, and only has a depth of 1" in the block compartment. It seems sturdy enough, which is good, because my girls seem to like the idea of sitting in it. So far, it's holding up. They also enjoy toting toys and blocks in it a bit too.Also, of note on the wagon is the pull string and the ball that is attached to it. The pull string itself, presumably in an effort to comply with CPSC rules (all pull cords must be 12" or shorter) to prevent strangulation hazards, measures about 9-10". This is really really short, and it was frustrating the heck out of my 95th percentile girls. They would have had to walk about on their knees. The ball at the end, which measures about 1.25", is a choking hazard, whether its becomes detached or not, without supervision. We ended up removing the ball, and replacing the nylon cord with a similar one, about 2 inches longer - which still meets CPSC standards while making the wagon functional. It's not a difficult fix to do yourself, and it's really a necessary one if you want this wagon to do anything but make the kids angry.Bottom line: I wouldn't totally discount the wagon. My kids really seem to like it. If the price is right and you've got a clear idea of what you're buying it's a fine accessory to the blocks.The blocks are worth every penny no matter how you package them. I'm so pleased to have found such a high quality toy made right here in the USA!

Bought these for my grand daughter … great quality ! Beautiful design….def a toy that will be passed down

They are exactly as pictured, very beautiful and arrived very quickly. The little cart they come in is perfect for storage and easy access. I am so excited to gift these to my granddaughter for Christmas.

Exceptional quality wood playing blocks that should last generations. Bought for my grand daughter and she loves them. Pricey but worth it. USA made and built to last - qualities hard to find in today's toys.Note: when searching for wood blocks most of the results are 1" in size - considerably smaller than the ones I had as a child. Make sure you purchase the 1.75" if you want the "bigger" blocks.

These blocks are absolutely gorgeous! Every block was meticulously made, and you could see the care that the artisans took. I love that it has a safe ink stain with bright colors, so I’m not worried about my 15-month-old twin grandchildren playing these, and sometimes putting them in their mouths. I’m trying as much as I can to avoid purchasing any toys for them made in China, as even if they claim to be safe, I just don’t feel like I can fully trust their claims. Thanks for making this truly heirloom set of ABC blocks and wagon. Be sure that if you purchase the capital letter block set to also get the lower case block set as well! What a great way to teach spelling and grammar when the twins get a little older! And the animal drawings on the capital letter blocks are of adult animals, with baby animals on the lower case block set! How cute is that! The only thing I found necessary to change slightly is to put a longer cord on the wagon. It is so short (9”) that no child, even a toddler, can pull it! I’ve already bought a number of additional sets...Christmas, 2018 will be one full of block fun, for ALL of us!

This is a beautiful set of blocks. I bought it when my daughter was 1 year old at the start of the pandemic. It ages well with kids. Initially, she used to stack them, then started putting all the blocks back in the tray like a puzzle. Now at 2, she searches for her favorite animals and helps me spell words by finding the right letters. My friend's 3 year uses his set to build very tall towers. Great purchase, I highly recommend it WITH the tray! Trust me, putting the blocks back in the tray is a game on it's own and the last thing you want is these blocks scattered loosely in a toy basket. The tray is worth the extra $.

I like how these blocks look. My son seems to be enjoying them, though he isn't learning much from them at this point. He has a lot more fun over-turning the wagon and emptying it of the blocks, so it is a great toy to keep him entertained. The blocks and the wagon appear to be of good quality, and look as if they would last a long time (though as another review mentioned, the string on the wagon is too small). They are of good size and won't pose a choking hazard to small kids. The colors on the blocks are attractive and the pictures would keep the kids engaged.My main complaint about them is that I constantly keep worrying that my son would hurt himself if he accidentally trips and falls on one these blocks. The edges are slightly blunted (rounded), but not enough to avoid injury if someone falls on them. I also noticed a slight splintering on one of the blocks, but I don't want to send the whole thing back because of one minor flaw on a single block.However given that these blocks are double the price of other blocks on the market, I would have expected Uncle Goose to be much more careful about their quality control. 1 star off for that and the not-blunted-enough edges. Otherwise, these blocks are great!

The quality is perfect. Colours a little on the faded side and no little pull string. All in all though it is a toy that will last for years

The blocks are great. Perfectly crafted and the exact right size and weight.