Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set Review
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Reviewed by H Whetton
My first impression was how colourful and enticing the box was. It explains what the Doodle Copy Print & Draw set does and what is included in the box. It makes a very appealing toy for young children.
Inside the box is minimal packaging, which I like. I dislike it when there is more packaging than the actual product. All the packaging is recyclable, which again is important.
Inside the box, I found the Doodle Copy Draw & Print unit, which is sturdy, and colourful very neutral pastel colours, and it has a drawing stylus attached. One package contained several sheets of carbon paper, in black, blue, red and green. Then a second package with crayons, a sticker sheet, A4 plain paper, and 4 drawing stencils sheets, and instructions. The instructions are colourful and easy to follow. The only thing I would say is be careful when putting the carbon paper in, the holder is a bit flimsy, I can see it breaking if your child is a bit heavy-handed. Otherwise, it is easy to set up; it does require 3 AA batteries, and you will need a very small Philips-headed screwdriver.
The Doodle Copy Print & Draw set is a tried and tested concept using carbon paper to trace a picture, only this time it has been upgraded, and the Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set actually prints out your child’s creation.
You can reuse the carbon paper quite a few times; there is no need to use one sheet per picture. When your child eventually runs out, it is easy to purchase more. The paper included is standard A4 plain paper, so again, when you run out, it is easy to purchase.
The Doodle Copy Draw & Print set comes with 4 sheets of PVC stencils, which give your child 50 individual pictures to choose from, enabling their imagination to run wild. The stencils are reusable and easy to swap and change your mind. Once your child has decided on their masterpiece, the board lights up as the pen goes over the picture, enabling your child to see where they have already been. Tracing the images is great for hand and eye coordination. Once traced, press the button and the picture is printed out the side ready to colour in, or add stickers, which come in the box along with a set of crayons. All ready to display on your fridge.
I gave the Doodle Copy Draw & Print set to my nieces, who are 5 and 8 years old, to see what they thought of it. They both loved creating fun designs, from underwater scenes to flying unicorn cats! The younger one needed help to set it up; however, the older one managed to figure it out by herself. They liked it when we changed the colours of the carbon paper; the eldest was using the change of carbon paper to build up her pictures, and the youngest was fascinated when her pictures appeared out of the side of the unit. They also liked the fact that they could create their own pictures without using the stencils. The Doodle Copy Draw & Print set was a hit with the girls. As parents, we liked the fact that it is relatively mess-free art, it fits into a rucksack, so it is ideal for rail, plane and car journeys. Also great for rainy-day camping holidays, just do not forget the batteries.
The Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set is a fantastic gender neutral toy; it is easy to use, and everything apart from the batteries is included in the box. It would make a lovely birthday gift or, with Christmas just around the corner, a great Christmas present. The Doodle copy is recommended for ages 4 plus. I think this is due to the setup of the unit and the small crayons.
The Doodle Copy Draw & Print Set is on sale at Smyths for £22.99, which I think is a really good price. It gave the girls hours of creative fun, as I said, it is relatively mess-free art. With 50 individual reusable stencils, it enables your children’s imagination to go wild. It is portable, no electricity needed, and you can easily purchase carbon paper and plain paper once the included ones are used up.
We rate the Doodle Copy, Draw & Print Set 5/5
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £22.99
Available to buy from www.smythstoys.com
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