BUT I think, even if you measure it out beforehand, and know you're getting a itsy bitsy table (though with a great drawer, I agree) it just isn't roomy enough for easy play (if you have one of the larger houses). If you buy the playground, have fun trying to squeeze it in there somewhere. If you buy any of the really cute 'play-place' stuff that Calico Critter sells, like that thing with the hot air balloon, or even the little Ferris wheel. Not good (there isn't anywhere to fit that in!).
If you have one of their small houses maybe it would work but then you can't fit all the fun furnishings in those.
I think if you don't have a lot of calico critter things it would be great. For example; If you had a few families and a playground, then I suppose it would be very good.
I hope someday they put out a play table that actually fits their hotel or their big house WITH room for a playground or other such things. Calico Critter toys are my favorite (as far as toys go) because they're fuzzy, cute and have a lot of dear accessories! Playmobile toys are a very close second (but they lack in fuzziness).I bought this for my peace of mind. So many peices with this collection!But this is a great way to store all the Critter stuff. The drawer is large and the edges keep things from ending up on the floor. We have the large house with the green roof and it just fits with a little room all around. You could also just use the table to play without a house as there is a scene painted on the table.
I used a power screw driver and put it together in about 20 minutes (I'm pretty good at assembling things). It is very sturdy and has lots of bracing at all the corners. I have one visable chip on a corner but since I got this at a crazy low Amazon price I'll just get out some white paint and deal with it. FYI Ships in original packaging.
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We got this table for my 3 year old to accompany her brand new Deluxe Village House.My Mom and I assembled the table all by ourselves.The directions for assembly were only pictures no words.They were still pretty easy to figure out.It went together pretty easily except for one finicky screw and Bolt (well, I'm not sure if the thing is actually called a bolt...so you see I really am not gifted witha ssembly).My arms were sore by the end (this table requires tons of screws 64!) but no major mishaps.All the holes were properly aligned.Once completed the table was sturdy and looked strong.The drawer is very spacious.As others mentioned, there are no compartments but we put the little pieces in a small tupperware container without the cover.
The table is a must have for calico critter fans.A dollhouse at table level is easier to play with.Plus with all of the teenie tiny pieces, they are much less likely to get lost since they will not end up on the floor.The wall around the edge of the table keeps the piecs from sliding off.The table is a great height.My tall 3 year old and gigantic 4.5 year old can easily play with it and there is plenty of room to grow. The designs on the table are cute and the top has nice scenery too.Overall, it was worth the money and tired forearms.The table is precious and is sturdy.Our problem is that the drawer screws did not line up right and cause the drawer panels to bulge and probably will crack and break if not reinforced.The instructions were good and table itself is sturdy.We tried to get a replacement drawer from International Playthings and they could not provide a replacement drawer because it was made in China.They should keep replacement parts.Amazon answer immediately but could not provide a replacement drawer.They would pay shipping back and give us a full refund. We put it together a few days before the party so little eyes could not see and did not have time to get and put another table together again. What if the 2nd one had a problem with table not the drawer? We did not want to go to the trouble of sending it back because we would have to take it apart to put in the box and then put another together.We are the Grandparents...too much trouble.We are going to try to fix the drawer and Amazon did give us a little refund to help on the drawer since it is a large item to return.The whole problem could have been solved easily with replacement parts. If I had it to do over again I would buy it locally so I could deal with the seller or have them put it together.I buy a lot from Amazon and have been very pleased with every purchased except this one.You are dealing with too many parties to get complete satisfaction.They did what they could, I guess.This table is the greatest.For little hands that love exploring this table gives the ultimate Calico Critters experience.The price I paid was very low for the table, but it did arrive cracked, however a little epoxy glue and we were back in business!
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