Gifted Imaginations- Mighty Builder by Melissa and Doug Review and Giveaway

I can remember when I was younger my parents always complaining about the fact that everything was becoming electronic and that toys were not the same as when they were growing up...  I never understood why it was such a big deal until I had children myself.

While I really do not have a problem with electronics in all honesty I couldn't go a day without them... going back to the basics can really help spark a child's imagination.  I am glad that companies are starting to take notice and realizing that a toy doesn't have to be made of plastic nor run on batteries for kids to enjoy. 

"At Gifted Imaginations you’ll find cool, fun, imaginative, exciting educational toys from some of the best selections of manufacturers such as HABA, Plan Toys, Kaloo, Kathe Kruse, Melissa and Doug, Crocodile Creek and Alex just to name a few. From wooden blocks to puzzles to backpacks, dolls, cars, and games. In addition to these unique finds, Gifted Imaginations also carries eco friendly and fun children’s clothing such as Life is Good, Green Label and BioMe5."

We recently had the chance to review the Mighty Builders Tow Truck Model Kit by Melissa & Doug from Gifted Imaginations. I really liked the idea of the tow truck as soon as I seen it and the kids couldn't wait for it to get here so that they could build it themselves, they were not disappointed.

 Product Description

Need a tow? Your mighty builder can grab a screwdriver and assemble this wooden tow truck without any cutting or gluing. Over 15" long, your mechanic will be satisfied to see this truck go to work with its realistic working tow hook!

Dimensions: 5.25" x 4" x 11.75" Assembled
Recommended Ages: 6+ years
Contains small parts.
Price: $23.99

 Our Review

It arrived in a nice wooden box with many pieces to build and included very clear and simple instructions with pictures. They had a little trouble putting some of the parts together because the screw holes were not quite big enough but overall they had fun taking turns screwing in the pieces. When they were done it looked great and they were very proud that they built it by themselves. (With a little help from Mom)

In my opinion the Mighty Builder Tow Truck would make a great gift for an older child that likes to build or younger children with a little help from an adult.

From now until the end of the month take 25% off the purchase of the Mighty Builder or anything on the Gifted Imaginations site by using the coupon code "March" during checkout!

Giveaway

The generous folks over at Gifted Imaginations has graciously offered to give one lucky Angela's Bits reader their your choice of either The Mighty Builders Tow Truck, Fire engine or Garbage truck from Melissa and Doug!

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Disclosure: I was provided with free product to review, I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review in return for the free product. Furthermore, the experiences/ opinions posted above are that of my own, your experience with this product my vary.