Gotta Love Those Crayons, Especially These Colors?! Crayola America's Favorite Top 50 Crayons
Written: Apr 07 '05 (Updated Apr 08 '05)
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Pros: Unique Set, Wrapped Special, Favorite "America" Color Selections
Cons: Limited Edition
The Bottom Line: Crayola America's Favorite Top 50 Crayons is an unique set, offering fifty fun colors wrapped in a special way.
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| Lisa_J's Full Review: Crayola America's Favorite Top 50 Crayons |
Children that I work with know that I adore Crayola crayons, so during one holiday season one of the children that I cared for gave me the Crayola America's Favorite Top 50 Crayons set. I was thrilled, really. Although I suppose that some might view this set as a collector item, I viewed it as a perfect set to open and share with the little artists I share the day with.
This 50 crayon set is recommended for ages 4 and up. The colors in this collection are the Crayola.com Color Census winners. Crayons in this special edition set are wrapped in a goldlike wrap and packaged within a clear plastic, cylinderlike container. Outside of the wrap, packaging, and notation of the America's Favorite color choices, the crayons are the same as the traditional versions found in time-honored Crayola sets.
As mentioned above, I adore new crayons. I like the fine tips, the smell, perhaps the nostalgic feelings about receiving the traditional back-to-school package. And then there is the educator side of me that thinks about all the fabulous art creations that children produce when given crayons and paper. So really, all things considered this was a wonderful gift for me to receive (especially from one of the little ones I care for).
When it comes to crayons, I truly feel that there is no substitute for Crayola. It is my view that no other brand compares in quality. Other brands tend to be too waxy, break too easy, offer poor coverage, or just simply lack the color variations. Not to mention that some fail to meet safety expectations. With Crayola, you always receive crayons that are non-toxic. The color from the crayons is easy to transfer to paper, you can vary the tone by tension put into crayon application or layers of coloring. Although, as with all crayons, these will break if too much tension is put onto them, I strongly feel that Crayola crayons are stronger than the competitors.
The kids and I used this set a few times, and then when I closed my in-home daycare the set took new meaning - memories of fun coloring sessions with the young children (I was offered and took a position as a director at a new performing arts child care center). At times I look at this set, traditional Crayola colors dressed up and paired with 'favorite' color choices, and think about the fact that these shades were actually selected by visitors to the crayola website. My youngest daughter occasionally uses this set, but really prefers the larger sets, perhaps someday Crayola will release another top 50 set, and because she will be older the concept will mean more to her.
If you are looking for an unique set of Crayola crayons, I strongly recommend the Crayola America's Favorite Top 50 Crayons set. With the unique wrappers, and inclusion of voted color choices, this set is a must have for Crayola enthusiasts!
Are you curious which colors are included in this set? I will share the colors, order of popularity and the year the color was introduced (as per Crayola).
Colors In This Package:
1: Blue,Introduced in 1903
2: Cerulean, Introduced in 1990
3: Purple Heart, Introduced in 1997
4: Midnight Blue, Introduced in 1958
5: Aquamarine, Introduced in 1957
6: Caribbean Green, Introduced in 1998
7: Periwinkle, Introduced in 1949
8: Denim, Introduced in 1993
9: Cerise, Introduced in 1993
10: Blizzard Blue, Introduced in 1972
11: Cornflower, Introduced in 1949
12: Red, Introduced in 1903
13: Blue Green, Introduced in 1934
14: Hot Magenta, Introduced in 1972
15: Blue Violet, Introduced in 1934
16: Pacific Blue, Introduced in 1993
17: Purple Mountain Majesty, Introduced in 1993
18: Tropical Rain Forest, Introduced in 1993
19: Brick Red, Introduced in 1949
20: Indigo, Introduced in 1999
21: Green, Introduced in 1903
22: Wisteria, Introduced in 1993
23: Forest Green, Introduced in 1957
24: Royal Purple, Introduced in 1990
25: Fuchsia, Introduced in 1990
26: Asparagus, Introduced in 1993
27: Purple Pizzazz, Introduced in 1991
28: Vivid Violet, Introduced in 1998
29: Sky Blue, Introduced in 1957
30: Plum, Introduced in 1957
31: Electric Lime, Introduced in 1991
32: Navy Blue, Introduced in 1957
33: Robin Egg Blue, Introduced in 1993
34: Black, Introduced in 1903
35: Teal Blue, Introduced in 1990
36: Scarlet, Introduced in 1998
37: Cotton Candy, Introduced in 1998
38: Magenta, Introduced in 1903
39: Blue Bell, Introduced in 1998
40: Bittersweet, Introduced in 1949
41: Carnation Pink, Introduced in 1949
42: Razzmatazz, Introduced in 1993
43: Silver, Introduced in 1949
44: Burnt Sienna, Introduced in 1903
45: Jungle Green, Introduced in 1990
46: Atomic Tangerine, Introduced in 1972
47: Brink Pink, Introduced in 1997
48: Pine Green, Introduced in 1949
49: Screamin Green, Introduced in 1972
50: Laser Lemon, Introduced in 1972
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Enjoy!
Thank you for reading!
©2005 Lisa_J
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): GIFT
Type of Toy: Arts and Crafts
Age Range of Child: Whole Family
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