My brother got this for my daughter for Christmas and I am in the process of putting it together. It has a large footprint and I am perplexed as to why more storage wasn't designed into the base. I plan to put it in the center of her play space and consolidate storage below, but the sides are open and whatever I put beneath will be visible. It seems like a missed opportunity. So far, it's feeling like a waste of space. I hope I'm wrong. I gave 3 stars as a midpoint. Rating it is premature but mandatory to complete the review.
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
5
I've had this Table for 5 years!
on September 2, 2016
Posted by: Jessie mom of 3
from St. Louis, MO
Verified Purchase:No
We purchased this table 5 years ago for my two boys to play with their trains. They have since grown out of trains and into Legos. I repurposed this table by gluing Lego base plates to one side and painting the other side with chalkboard paint (I would not recommend doing this if you're worried about ruining the table or if you plan to not keep for a long time and resell). They still use this everyday. It's held up extremely well considering how hard they are on everything. I love many things about this table over other tables I've seen but the one thing that makes this one so awesome to suit my needs is the fact that you can take off, move and flip over the green surface. This has made it easy to keep clean and easier to use it for multiple different things.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
1
Not what I expected
on September 6, 2019
Posted by: Mom
from Stamford, CT
Verified Purchase:No
Lets get it right on description, the panels are not solid wood, but painted press wood, which is easy to see from the screw holes. Incorrect size of surface panels (too narrow and too short) creates gaps that could lead to possible injury for those curious little fingers. Also, there were numerous defects on paint surfaces, especially green panels. Melissa&Doug could and should do better quality control than that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi: Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Multi Activity Table. Providing our customers with quality products is very important to us and I am sorry to hear about your experience. I would love the chance to speak with you, get some details and help you with this. Please call me at 800 284 3948. Best, Chelsea
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Quality is not what I expected. Table doesn't feel as sturdy as it should.
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
Customer Rating
4
Grandkids (and parents) love this table
on October 12, 2021
Posted by: David
from Emporia, KS
Verified Purchase:No
Purchased this table (and the train set) last year (2020) for my grand children for Christmas. They love the table and the train set. Assembly was easy, although I had to make a few modifications to remove the gap between the table top and the outside edge (finger pinching hazard); I added a strip of 1/4" plywood to both sides to fill the gap. Mom & dad love it as well, makes for a great activity table.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Multi Activity Table. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
I love this table! But the only downside is the drawer is small but plenty of room for storage underneath. I'd just wish more drawer space!
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi Shaun, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Multi-Activity Train Table. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug
We got this table as a gift, I spent all the time to put this together and then realized the top came damaged and one seems to be uneven too. They need to check the quality control so that customers don't' have bad experience. Overall, it looks sturdy and hoping the kid would like it. Now just have to figure out how to get fixed or return
Response from Melissa and DougBy Melissaanddougpwr, Melissaanddougpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi, Thank you for your post and for bringing this to our attention. Providing our customers with quality products is very important to us and I am sorry to hear about your experience. I would love the chance to speak with you, get some details and help you with this. Please call me at 800 284 3848. Best, Carrie
Written by a customer while visiting Melissa and Doug