Looking ahead to Christmas ... Best Wooden Kitchen?

[Toba]

I want to start purchasing my son's Christmas presents now, especially the big stuff. I'd like to get him a play wooden kitchen. Anybody have one they *really* like? I've seen a few mentioned on here, but was wondering if one was better than the others.


~Kimberly Anne~
Noah Nevan, March 12, 2004
*the light of my life*

[c2lane]

Here's a link to a thread that I found really helpful:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=12&topic_id=24124&mesg_id=&page=&mode=full#24170

I'm planning on purchasing this set for DD for Christmas from Constructive Playthings for $153.99:

http://www.constplay.com/constplay.com/family/product_images/KRP-114L.jpg

~Carrie
mom to Dillan Rose 01/02/04
& our 2nd blessing due 10/6/05

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[calv]

anyone know how much for shipping? TIA =)

[c2lane]

I was looking on the site and it looks like for any item over $150 the shipping is $17.95 but you might want to call to confirm.

~Carrie
mom to Dillan Rose 01/02/04
& our 2nd blessing due 10/6/05

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[bugglemom]

That's right. The whole thing came to about $170. We just got the Constructive Playthings kitchen and we love it. Absolutely no complaints - and we've gotten tons of envious compliments. For the price, I think it was the best I could fine that fit my needs.

I liked the KidKraft one but just couldn't get the pastel colors for my son and the Learning Express primary color one was too expensive wiht tax & shipping added.

I had also liked the Small World kitchen but, ultimately, I think I like this one better because the hutch/shelf above the sink/stove is very useful (plus, of course, this one is much cheaper).

If anyone has any questions on this one, I'd be glad to answer them.

[mtrattner]

Bump! Just looking ahead and would like to hear more responses.

Thanks!

[kseltmann]

Has anyone gotten the kitchen pieces from Target? They are on sale now and I am really interested, but the shipping is insane. Just wondering if anyone has them...

Kathryn
Emily 9.24.03

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[mommab]

Are the Target kitchens on sale at the store or on the website? And which ones are you referring to? I'm searching for Christmas!! TIA!!

[kseltmann]

Well... the website has them on sale. They are white like MDF or something. They don't say web only. I have called a zillion stores and none of them seem to carry them or have any idea how to help me. When I put them in my cart, the shipping is astronomical. I have emailed Target CS to fight with them a little. I will keep you posted.
Thanks,

Kathryn
Emily 9.24.03

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[dules]

This is a FANTASTIC thread (the link in your post). I've had it bookmarked for a while.

Best,
Mary

[mommab]

Thanks, Kathryn! Will keep my eyes open at the Targets here too. I do recall looking for them at Christmastime last year because my old college roommate had said she'd seen them in her Targets (3 hours north) the year before - I started looking last Fall, and they were never stocked. When I looked online the shipping WAS high, and then they were on backorder for weeks on end, so I gave it up. It was probably a good thing because I think dd will really know what to do with it this Christmas. Are you looking for it for your daughter's birthday next month? If so, I hope you can get it!! Thanks again for updates!

eta: I meant to ask - are you looking at the Restore & Restyle pieces for $41.99 each or the all-in-one KidKraft (I assume b/c I've seen it on other websites) for $149.99?