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I have seen the Crayola commercials for both of these recently and so have my kiddos. My youngest, who is five keeps asking for the Light Designer and my nine-year-old wants the airbrush. I asked him, “What do you want to airbrush?” His response, “Mom, I could make my own t-shirt that says Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen and I can just make designs.” So when I was given the opportunity to review both of these, I took it!
Crayola Store Digital Light Designer {RV $50}
As soon as I turned this on and saw all the icons, I knew I was in trouble. For this toy, you definitely need the directions! There are a lot of different icons for the different ways to play like free draw, animation, and games. It took me quite awhile to learn how to even get it working. It is loud as you can hear in the video and you do need to use in a dimly lit area where there will not be any light interference. It does require 4 D and 2 AAA batteries, so make sure to add them in the package if giving as a gift. There is nothing worse than not having batteries on Christmas Morning! It seems like it would be a fun toy but for me, there were too many downsides being able to enjoy it. My five year old got easily discouraged because he got tired of tapping around to try and get it to do anything. Of the designs we did create, we did like the animation like making it change colors or rotate. This might be better suited for older children, maybe 7-9.
For the first time, kids can create with colored LEDs on a 360-degree domed drawing surface. Three different modes let kids create dynamic free-hand drawings, activate amazing animations and have hours of fun playing interactive drawing games. Using the digital light stylus, kids can select colors and line width to begin free-drawing anywhere on the domed surface. Extending the fun, even more, the Digital Light Designer also comes with 8 different interactive games and activity apps!
Crayola’s Marker Airbrush {RV $23}
Like I said, my son has been wanting one of these but to me, it looked more like a hassle. But once I got it set up it was really easy to use. I do suggest laying newspaper down under your work surface for easier cleanup! At first, I couldn’t get it to spray until I realized that you only need to pull the trigger only halfway to make it work. This will come in handy for that Smitty Shirt he wants!
With Crayola’s new Marker Airbrush, kids can also feed their love for creating with markers, producing amazing airbrush effects on paper, fabrics, and windows, using their favorite Crayola Broadline Markers. The Marker Airbrush is kid-powered (no batteries needed!), and works with a simple hand pump. Simply attach any Crayola Broadline Marker (including Crayola Pipsqueak and Fabric Broadline markers!), pump it up, and spray away!
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I like the glow board
I like the Sidewalk Tattoos – Disney Cars.
I think that the make your own Art Chest is awesome, than you could get a plethra of things that you would want for the kiddos and itd all be a personal thing you choose=)
I like the Color Wonder Floor Puzzle.
I love the Crayola Glow Station.
i like the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Dome
Crayola Color Explosion 3D
the sidewalk tatoos
I would like to have the Ultimate Art Case
Light tracer for boys
Oh yes, WHAT kid would not like the Ultimate art kit? I also need to get the kids some refills of things, like to their glow dome! don’t forget rechargeable batteries!!
Our granchildren would sure love this.
I also like the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Dome.
3D Chalk – Underwater Adventure Activity
looks pretty interesting.
Hannah Montana Cut-N-Create
love the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette
Crayola Color Twister Spin Art
the toy story glow board
The Toy Story glow board looks pretty neat!
Wonderful prize.
I like the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette
I think my nephews would love the Crayola® Color Explosion® Glow Dome.
I like the Crayola® Color Explosion® Glow Dome
I also like the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette!
My daughter would love the Model Magic Jewelry Boutique 🙂
My five year old would love this!
My granddaughter would love Crayola® Beginnings™ Color Me A Song!
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I would love the Crayola® Dry-Erase Activity Center
love the sketcher projector
My son would love the Crayola® Toy Story Glow Board
I like the Toy Story Glow Board.
I also like this – Crayola® 12″ Crafting Kit – Pages in Motion!
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My son would love the Glow Explosion Spin Magic!
Crayola crayon maker.
sketcher projector
Telescoping Crayon Tower – 150 ct. Story Studio
glow station
My daughter would love the Crayola Model Magic Presto Dots Petals Flowers.
The Sketcher projector
The Ultimaate Art Kit! Nice..
The glow dome is really neat!
Glow Station!
The Crayon Maker and the Sketcher Projector are very cool!
Crayola® Crayon Maker with Story Studio would be fun for kids!
The glow book
I would get the glow station!
Digitools is great! One day I am going to get this for my 5 yr old daughter, who has taken my iPad completely over.