This set is really cute. I love the lettuce leaves that are made of fabric - so cute! The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5, is that this set is packaged in a HUGE box. It's about the size of a box of oranges that you might buy in a supermarket. The problem with this is storage space. Plus, over the years, Melissa & Doug have reduced the packaging of their products. What I mean by this, is that you really cannot store the toy in its original box, because there's no way to close it. They used to make clear plastic lids that could slide over the toys so that you can keep the pieces together. Now, the pieces come in a big box and are all separated by moulded plastic, which you wouldn't be keeping, so now you have this huge box, but you can't even use it to store the pieces in because without the moulded plastic, the parts take up like a quarter of the space it used to. This leaves the pieces too much space to slide all around, and since there's no lid, they can fall right out and get lost. Overall, I am a big Melissa & Doug fan, and have been for over 20 years - their products are always creative, well-made, and use a child's imagination which I prefer over electronics. I just wish they would package them better so that the toys can be stored in their original box. (this also would help eliminate waste from all the packaging materials).
Response from Melissa and DougBy Customer Care, January 25, 2021
Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Slice & Toss Salad Set. We appreciate your feedback and I will be sure to pass it along. Best, Chelsea
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My granddaughter loves this set. This is her first set like this and she is now asking for the pizza and pasta sets. Will be great for Christmas presents.
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A great addition to our grandson's new "kitchen". He loves to help dad cook!
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Customer Rating
5
One of my best purchases!!!!
on December 29, 2018
Posted by: BeatleGranny
from Virginia
Verified Purchase:No
I bought this set for my 3 year old granddaughter, who does not care for real salad herself. LOL She will make salad for us for hours. She loves chopping and tossing all the ingredients. She has many M&D kitchen sets so she throws in extra items from those sometimes. The possibilities are as endless as her wild imagination. I would definitely buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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