Description
This cheerful wooden stacker toy builds into a bright little tower topped by a friendly elephant from the Wild Wonders design. It comes as a stack holder, four circular pieces and a top piece. The holder is a sturdy teal base with a plain wooden peg rising from its centre, and the four pieces slide on in turn in soft orange, coral pink, natural wood and a domed sunny yellow. The elephant on top is teal with an orange ear, a white tusk and a little red eye, printed on a rounded block with the pale grain of the wood showing around it. Built up, it stands 16.4cm tall and 7cm across, a size small hands can manage piece by piece.
Stacking and unstacking is a simple game that rewards patience, and it is good for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as each piece finds the peg. The different colours and the domed yellow piece also make it a natural way to practise shape and colour recognition: which one is pink, which one is round on top, which goes next. It suits a playroom shelf, a nursery or a basket of favourite toys in the sitting room, and because it is made of wood it looks good left out between games.
The stacker is made of wood, painted in soft colours, with one piece left in its natural finish so the grain shows through. Altogether it weighs 0.344KG, light enough to carry from room to room yet solid enough to feel like a proper toy. To keep it looking its best, wipe it with a damp cloth, dry it straight away and never soak the wood. We think it makes a lovely present for a child, one that will be built and rebuilt many times, and the elephant on top gives it real character on the shelf once playtime is over.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Wood & elastic |
| Length |
7cm |
| Width |
7cm |
| Height |
16.4cm |
| Weight |
0.344KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the wooden stacker when it is built?
Stacked up with all its pieces and the elephant on top, it stands 16.4cm tall and measures 7cm across.
What pieces come with the stacker?
You get the stack holder, a teal base with a wooden peg, plus four circular pieces in orange, coral pink, natural wood and yellow, and the elephant top piece.
What is the stacker made of?
The stacker is made of wood. Most of the pieces are painted in soft colours, and the elephant is printed on the wooden top piece.
What does stacking help children practise?
Fitting each piece onto the peg is good for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the colours and shapes help with shape and colour recognition.
How should I clean the wooden pieces?
Wipe them with a damp cloth and dry them straight away. As with any wooden toy, avoid soaking the pieces or leaving them wet.
Does the stacker make a good gift?
Yes. With its friendly elephant and soft colours it makes a cheerful present for a child, and it looks good on a shelf between games.