Are the people, trees and such made out of wood or plastic? Is it sturdy enough for a library-environment?
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The trees and people are all made out of wood. I find it to be very sturdy and stable enough for my two-year-old grandson to play with his Thomas trains. I do supervise him as it is not sturdy enough to hold a toddler that likes to climb on things but for daily, regular play, it's well worth the money. The waterfall mountain is made of plastic that isn't held very sturdy in the slots, it keeps coming off. All of the little vehicles that come with it are also made of wood. The table top can be reversed for coloring, drawing, even snacking (it wipes clean with a damp cloth.) There are three bins that slide underneath that hold Jimmy's tracks, trains and other items from the Thomas collection. These could be used to store drawing supplies, Legos, figures, etc. Hope this helps!
1875702
Yes it is. The bookshelf is holding up very well. I'm using it in my classroom. The shelves are not sagging like many do from the weight of books.
2039121
It is made of wood, but the wood is fairly light and cheap. So far it has held up for my toddler.
415373
The poles and shelves are made of metal, there are some plastic frames and connection points. There are three units that I held together with tie-wraps.
887521
The shelves are rather wide. if you use it for books, you will need bookends and maybe something on the shelf, like a piece of plastic becasue they could fall through. The unit is extremely sturdy and can hold a ton of books.
2241008
not much...the legs are wood but the rest is made of pressed paper. Not sturdy at all and very cheaply made.
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Probably. Wood. My daughter Ashley. Uses it by Pittsburgh. Myself, I did not like this one.
1745321
The bookcase is sturdy enough to hold set of encyclopedias and other books. The printed and some paraphilia sits on the top shelf. I hope this gives you an insight.
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I believe that it is a form of hard wood and holds up well.i have owned it for over 2 years my daughter is 9 and still sits with her friends...
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Yes, I think it is. Keep in mind that it is particle board and plastic.. With that being said, it really depends on how heavy it all is. I don't know if I'd put too many books on it, but it should certainly hold the printer and some books.
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Mine is nice and sturdy. I use it for research and I have several heavy books on it.
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The upright black pieces that hold the shelves are wood. The base and top appear to be an engineered wood product with a black plastic laminate.
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No it's wood, very sturdy, easy assemble and worth the purchase.my daughter loves it for her dinner party with her stuffed animals, drawing, and special lunch with her father.
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The frame is made of metal, and the shelves are made of laminated particle board. I've had the shelves for a while and they are quite sturdy and attractive. Hope that helps!
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I've had this bookshelf for about a year. All the shelves are loaded with papers & books, but not heavy textbooks. The middle couple of shelves are starting to sag, so I wouldn't recommend it for books like yours. It would definitely need reinforcement.
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It is heavy cardboard but it is very durable and presents nice.... Great bookcases for the money...
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They are made of parawood---a hardwood from rubber trees, which has become increasingly popular in furniture because it's so durable. I have purchased other bookcases made of this and they really hold up well. The older ones I have are probably at least 15 years old and they still look amazing. They show absolutely no signs of sagging or wear. My son also has bookcases made of this wood and his are stacked more heavily than my own. His are in great condition as well and purchased at the same time as my originals. I have had no regrets or complaints about any of the 12 bookcases I've purchased for myself or as gifts over the years. They are made of parawood---a hardwood from rubber trees, which has become increasingly popular in furniture because it's so durable. I have purchased other bookcases made of this and they really hold up well. The older ones I have are probably at least 15 years old and they still look amazing. They show absolutely no signs of sagging or wear. My son also has bookcases made of this wood and his are stacked more heavily than my own. His are in great condition as well and purchased at the same time as my originals. I have had no regrets or complaints about any of the 12 bookcases I've... » Read More They are made of parawood---a hardwood from rubber trees, which has become increasingly popular in furniture because it's so durable. I have purchased other bookcases made of this and they really hold up well. The older ones I have are probably at least 15 years old and they still look amazing. They show absolutely no signs of sagging or wear. My son also has bookcases made of this wood and his are stacked more heavily than my own. His are in great condition as well and purchased at the same time as my originals. I have had no regrets or complaints about any of the 12 bookcases I've purchased for myself or as gifts over the years. « Show Less