have you ever seen this workbench?

[soontobe]

I found this super cute workbench on amazon that I think my almost 2 year would love, but there are no reviews and I can't picture how big it is (like does it have to go on a table top or does it stand on the floor) and of course wondering about the quality.

Let me know what you think, THANKS!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Maxim-32688-EverEarth-New-Workbench/dp/B003EA4A8Q/ref=sr_1_9?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1286150245&sr=1-9

[ahisma]

We have it. It's quite small and wasn't a hit here. Both boys love to build but this was frustrating for everyone involved, including FIL who has built 20+ houses, hotels, etc.

Also, if you have it set up as a workbench you essentially have to take it apart to have pieces to make anything else. Then, you don't have a workbench to make anything on, LOL.

The pieces are still out here, in a basket but rarely touched.

[ahisma]

One more thing...my 2 yo really can't manipulate it yet and he's generally pretty good with that stuff. My almost 4 yo can, sort of, but not without lots of frustration.

I think a great 2 yo "tool toy" is this: http://www.amazon.com/Green-Toys-TLS01R-Tool-Set/dp/B001Q3KUAA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1286157984&sr=1-1

That was MUCH more popular here.

[wellyes]

If you're looking for a bigger one that stands on its own, consider this one: http://www.amazon.com/Step-2-762700-Projects-Workshop/dp/B000FHQJLW/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1286158667&sr=1-2 Friends of ours have it and love it - their 2 year old and 4 year old both play with it a lot. You can get it at Kohls for $49 with code LOVE2SAVE30. There is free shipping if you spend $50.