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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Ashley Hatten
December 14, 2012 at 8:27 amI like the glow board
Leann L
December 14, 2012 at 9:01 amI like the Sidewalk Tattoos – Disney Cars.
Cassandra Sm
December 14, 2012 at 12:02 pmI 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=)
Elle
December 14, 2012 at 12:53 pmI like the Color Wonder Floor Puzzle.
Tara A.
December 14, 2012 at 2:38 pmI love the Crayola Glow Station.
sandra davis
December 14, 2012 at 6:30 pmi like the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Dome
susan hartman
December 14, 2012 at 11:31 pmCrayola Color Explosion 3D
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December 14, 2012 at 11:39 pmthe sidewalk tatoos
JJ Caraway
December 15, 2012 at 8:26 amI would like to have the Ultimate Art Case
melissa teears
December 15, 2012 at 10:06 amLight tracer for boys
Debra S
December 15, 2012 at 11:04 amOh 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!!
Betty Jenks
December 15, 2012 at 3:05 pmOur granchildren would sure love this.
Donna L
December 15, 2012 at 7:00 pmI also like the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Dome.
lisa lo
December 15, 2012 at 9:25 pm3D Chalk – Underwater Adventure Activity
looks pretty interesting.
Sandra Blanton
December 16, 2012 at 7:01 amHannah Montana Cut-N-Create
sandra
December 16, 2012 at 9:30 amlove the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette
Gayle
December 16, 2012 at 10:19 amCrayola Color Twister Spin Art
rebeka deleon
December 16, 2012 at 12:28 pmthe toy story glow board
Mary Gallardo
December 16, 2012 at 1:34 pmThe Toy Story glow board looks pretty neat!
John Builes
December 16, 2012 at 4:37 pmWonderful prize.
Jessica R.
December 16, 2012 at 5:04 pmI like the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette
Judy-Ree
December 16, 2012 at 6:28 pmI think my nephews would love the Crayola® Color Explosion® Glow Dome.
Megan Parsons
December 17, 2012 at 10:07 amI like the Crayola® Color Explosion® Glow Dome
Selinda
December 17, 2012 at 4:24 pmI also like the Color Wonder Magic Paint Palette!
Jessamine Marie Ricafort Dungo
December 17, 2012 at 4:57 pmMy daughter would love the Model Magic Jewelry Boutique 🙂
Katie Hughes
December 17, 2012 at 11:12 pmMy five year old would love this!
Sherrie C.
December 18, 2012 at 1:04 pmMy granddaughter would love Crayola® Beginnings™ Color Me A Song!
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Chelsea
December 19, 2012 at 12:10 amI would love the Crayola® Dry-Erase Activity Center
judy gardner
December 20, 2012 at 8:57 pmlove the sketcher projector
Kerry G.
December 22, 2012 at 8:08 amMy son would love the Crayola® Toy Story Glow Board
Samantha Daleo
December 22, 2012 at 9:48 pmI like the Toy Story Glow Board.
Barbara Montag
December 23, 2012 at 12:40 amI also like this – Crayola® 12″ Crafting Kit – Pages in Motion!
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Mary Williams
December 26, 2012 at 10:09 amMy son would love the Glow Explosion Spin Magic!
Gianna
December 26, 2012 at 2:13 pmCrayola crayon maker.
ulie murphy
December 27, 2012 at 6:17 amsketcher projector
kelly willis
December 27, 2012 at 1:02 pmTelescoping Crayon Tower – 150 ct. Story Studio
richelle bowers
December 27, 2012 at 4:54 pmglow station
Julie Lynn Bickham
December 27, 2012 at 6:04 pmMy daughter would love the Crayola Model Magic Presto Dots Petals Flowers.
Seyma Shabbir
December 27, 2012 at 10:07 pmThe Sketcher projector
Barbara A. Ramirez
December 28, 2012 at 12:38 amThe Ultimaate Art Kit! Nice..
Kambrea
December 28, 2012 at 7:14 amThe glow dome is really neat!
Amber
December 28, 2012 at 11:58 amGlow Station!
Lisa Williams
December 28, 2012 at 12:25 pmThe Crayon Maker and the Sketcher Projector are very cool!
Luda
December 28, 2012 at 4:52 pmCrayola® Crayon Maker with Story Studio would be fun for kids!
Candace
December 28, 2012 at 5:20 pmThe glow book
Alex Roach
December 28, 2012 at 8:52 pmI would get the glow station!
Sarah
December 28, 2012 at 10:30 pmDigitools is great! One day I am going to get this for my 5 yr old daughter, who has taken my iPad completely over.