Description
This tube of colouring pencils keeps a handful of wooden pencils in a sturdy card case printed with the Prehistoric Land design. A grid of bright panels in yellow, green, sky blue and soft grey runs around the tube. Each panel holds a dinosaur drawn in a vintage field-guide style and labelled by name, including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Dimetrodon, Corythosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Ornithomimus, Diplodocus and Pterodactylus. The lid lifts off and the pencils stand upright in a white inner sleeve, their natural wooden barrels sharpened to colourful tips. Each pencil is 9cm long and 0.7cm across, and the tube stands 10cm tall and 3cm across, small enough to close a hand around.
The small size makes it easy to carry. It slips into a school bag, a pencil case or a coat pocket, so there are always colours to hand for a long car journey, a wait at a café table or a rainy afternoon at home. On a child's desk it stands neatly on its base. The labelled dinosaurs give young artists plenty to copy, name and talk about while they draw. It suits children who love colouring and anyone who can tell a Triceratops from a Stegosaurus. It makes a cheerful little gift that will be used rather than left on a shelf.
The case is made from card, with wood and graphite for the pencils, and the lid fits over the top to keep everything together between drawing sessions. Card is happiest kept dry, so store the tube away from spills and wipe it with a soft dry cloth if it gets dusty. When the points wear down, a pencil sharpener brings them back, and the pencils slide back into the sleeve once colouring is done. As a gift, we like it alongside a plain sketchbook, so the dinosaurs on the tube have a blank page to inspire.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card, graphite & wood |
| Length |
9cm |
| Diameter |
0.7cm |
| Weight |
0.027KG |
Frequently Asked
How big are the pencils and the tube?
Each pencil is 9cm long and 0.7cm across, and the card tube is 10cm tall and 3cm across, so it fits easily in a school bag or coat pocket.
What are the tube and pencils made from?
The tube is made from card and the pencils from wood and graphite. They have natural wooden barrels with coloured tips that come ready sharpened.
Which dinosaurs are on the tube?
The labelled dinosaurs include Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Dimetrodon, Corythosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Ornithomimus, Diplodocus and Pterodactylus. Each sits in its own coloured panel of yellow, green, blue or grey.
Does the tube have a lid?
Yes, the top lifts off and fits back on. The pencils stand upright in a white inner sleeve, so they stay together between uses.
How should I look after the tube?
Card is best kept dry, so keep the tube away from drinks and spills and wipe it with a soft dry cloth when it needs a dust.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. It is small, colourful and really useful, a cheerful little present for a child who loves dinosaurs and drawing.