how does this compare to Marbleworks?
209674
Marble works seems sturdier, but I haven't seen recent Marble Works sets to accurately compare. The set we had growing up is still in amazing condition and it got/gets tons of use!
709732
It's better than the Toybiz Carnage. Well worth the money. The articulation is excellent and the head sculpt is great.
880306
Yes, they have different sizes and colors. I thought it was a very nice selection of marbles.
1417493
The marble selection I received is a beautiful variety of glass marbles. There were a couple of marbles that were textured. Attractive, but not great if you are playing marble games indoors (Ringer, Football, Capture, Rebound, Forts, etc.). Those particular marbles may not roll as smoothly....think of it as playing the games in the sand..... Not really a big problem, though. I wouldn't disregard the entire package because of one or two marbles. I am still happy I made the purchase.
886968
Sorry but I don't know how it compares. This one is metal and has a sturdy feel to it. The serrated edge ceramic stone rattles a little. Might be heavier that some would like, I prefer that sturdy feel and weight however.
1746631
Looks like the Gourmet Chef kitchen has a better sink, with fun knobs and a deeper basin (from pictures it looks that way - I didn't get to see it in person). I probably still would have chosen the one we got for storage reasons, as there is a good space beneath the Creative Cookery model that is large enough for a basket of extra toys.
239495
The older set referred to in the other response is probably the Marble Works brand - which in my experience is hands down superior to this...except it's not compatible with anything!!! I can't say for sure - but I believe these are compatible with the galt brand (I'll be finding out for sure shortly...in 2 days :P). We have the Marble Works set from when I grew up (so it's about 30yrs old now...I definitely don't see these lasting that long!) & got another used set thinking it would work with it...it didn't...and I refuse to spend $50 on a marble works set, so I'm buying this set now (can't believe my parents shelled that out for me when I was a kid!). The older set referred to in the other response is probably the Marble Works brand - which in my experience is hands down superior to this...except it's not compatible with anything!!! I can't say for sure - but I believe these are compatible with the galt brand (I'll be finding out for sure shortly...in 2 days :P). We have the Marble Works set from when I grew up (so it's about 30yrs old now...I definitely don't see these lasting that long!) & got another used set thinking it would work with it...it didn't...and I refuse to spend $50 on a marble works set, so I'm buying this set now (can't... » Read More The older set referred to in the other response is probably the Marble Works brand - which in my experience is hands down superior to this...except it's not compatible with anything!!! I can't say for sure - but I believe these are compatible with the galt brand (I'll be finding out for sure shortly...in 2 days :P). We have the Marble Works set from when I grew up (so it's about 30yrs old now...I definitely don't see these lasting that long!) & got another used set thinking it would work with it...it didn't...and I refuse to spend $50 on a marble works set, so I'm buying this set now (can't believe my parents shelled that out for me when I was a kid!). « Show Less
231080
I polish marble for a living, best machine I've found, can use it all day...recommend:)
920911
I was planning on doing just that, but didn't end up buying a second set. If you look at the different sets, you'll see that they contain some of the same pieces. Fyi - I work at a school, and the kids loved playing with the set! Lots of opportunity for kids to analyze why a marble won't go through and then solve the problem. Fun family activity too!
896260
Don't understand the bad reviews??? What do folks think they're getting for this reasonable price. From what I've read it never says its granite....marble but certainly not solid marble. It's durable though, saves space and I am able to get six of my grandkids seated there with no problem. The covering is a microfiber of sorts.... Not the best quality but has held up well.. Anything from greasy handprints to peanut butter and jelly wipes clean and dries quickly.
1298791
Mine has nice soft close drawers and glides - this is one of the plus it actually seems nicer than the potterybarn one I got without soft close. The negative is the seam in the marble in front. I find it obvious. It is still in my garage so I cant say how the unit will hold up over time. I think it is just ok.
14446
No, and I am not pleased by the no directions. The original had a bunch of different ways to set up but I ended up taking a picture of the set up I have and use it all of the time. You need to buy small marbles at toys r us, they have to be on the small side.
2102217
I have a marble top in bathroom & corian in kitchen work great. Also it is easy to use. I hope this help you.
568660
They are both made by faber castel and I find absolutely no difference in the two. They both work beautifully plus these are cheaper which is nice:)
14447
Yes! There are some ideas of how to build it and any marble works fine with it. If your kids are anything like mine, you'll need to replace lost marbles eventually. :) This is a fabulous set. My siblings and I played with Marbleworks for hours as kids and now we are buying additional sets for our kids. Enjoy!
1498340
I don't know the difference between marble or faux. I can tell you that this 6pc dining set is beautiful and I love it.
2201375
Not sure what is the difference. You can look at the numbers of blocks, the quality, color, wood. Some are more expensive, some are cheaper. Read people comments on the products. It gives some ideas.