There is a huge difference between this one and the Hape one. The materials are completely different, and the wood used in the Hape version is much thinner. Plus the colors are stained rather than painted. The Land of Nod version also doubles as a block set. It is much more versatile and substantial!
If you know someone with a laser cutter, you can make your own! It it may be cheaper AND you get to choose the typeface :] I made one for my nephews while I was still in school.
This one is very similar and half the price! http://www.amazon.com/Hape-International-HAP-E1502-Alphabet-Puzzle/dp/B0077RKXWE/ref=pd_sbs_t_1
Mar 7th, 2013 / 10:04 am
Wood puzzles can never be considered a splurge. They are necessities.
Mar 7th, 2013 / 10:04 am
oh love these, atticus is definitely obsessed with the ABC song!
Mar 7th, 2013 / 10:40 am
There is a huge difference between this one and the Hape one. The materials are completely different, and the wood used in the Hape version is much thinner. Plus the colors are stained rather than painted. The Land of Nod version also doubles as a block set. It is much more versatile and substantial!
Mar 7th, 2013 / 11:07 am
If you know someone with a laser cutter, you can make your own! It it may be cheaper AND you get to choose the typeface :] I made one for my nephews while I was still in school.
Mar 7th, 2013 / 12:44 pm
enjoy all those letters disappearing one by one. :P
Mar 7th, 2013 / 6:08 pm
My two years old son loves the alphabet too.
I think I’m going to buy it.
Mar 10th, 2013 / 10:19 pm