20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Impressing, but not much durable, 11 Jan 2011 = Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Magic Tree (Toy) This toy is made of a green cardboard body (approx 10cm high) made of 2 pieces which should be set up as to have a proper tree (looks like a Christmas tree, actually). The ends of the tree are differently coloured - this will give the final crystals different shades.The tree then is to be fixed into a small plastic pool, which will contain the "magic" liquid. This is kept into a sachet. The box also contains complete instruction in English.
Well, as to perform your tree, set up the body you need pouring the liquid into the pool, as to have it absorbed by the carboard. In about 6 hours you'll have your small "Magic Tree" done. Even before that time, you should start seeing progress.
It is a very impressive toy, as you wouldn't imagine crystals could come up from what at first sight looks like water. Is actually a toxic chemical product (I mean, "toxic" as your washing-up liquid is, probably), so do explain that to your kids and do not let the little ones play with in inappropriate ways (as some of them sometimes do). Said this, is very impressive and surprising, as I already said, and your kids will probably pass by over and over again to keep an eye on what's happening.
Then, the only thing is that the crystals, in my experience, were not very durable (what a pity) but for the expense it was more than what I expected. So, nice small cheapy toy, good to entertain elementary school or just curious boys and girls :) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars A fun trinket, 14 July 2007 = Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Magic Tree (Toy) This is a good item to help teach you child about chemical reactions. It is a basic item but not a toy!!! Me and my son (4) did this together and he gets real enjoyment from checking it each day. Make sure you keep it away from water as it's crystals fall off!! On the whole a good item for the money, and a good talking piece when friends come around. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars good results and fast, 6 Mar 2010 = Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Magic Tree (Toy) Bought as a stocking filler for my 7 year old - easy to set up - gives good fast results (potassium phosphate is the magic liquid)- even my 5 year old kept returning at regular intervals and the "WOW look at it NOW!" comments kept coming. The tree took about 6-7 hours before it was fully formed. When kept somewhere relatively undisturbed the crystals did harden off and last a while although its obviously still quite delicate Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?
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