Crayola Pip Squeaks Marker Set, 50 Washable Markers, Gift for Kids

If you're looking for a marker set with a great and unique color selection these markers will fit the bill. First of all, these are mini markers, hence the fitting name of 'Pip-Squeaks'. Each marker measures just over 4 inches with the cap on. They're small enough and light enough that you can color for a long time without straining your hand. The colors are vibrant, washable, and best of all they don't bleed through unless you're coloring on really thin paper. The telescoping tower is a great idea for easy access of colors and storage. I can see that it might be difficult for children to use without supervision since the tower needs to be locked into place by twisting the top counterclockwise to lock into place. Even then, if jiggled, knocked into, or on an unstable surface it can collapse...however, the markers do stay in place. I also purchased the telescoping crayon tower and it functions pretty much the same way. The only two gripes I have is that the markers come in the tower in no particular color order, so if you're like me and need your colors organized you will have to do this yourself. Second, there are so many shades of teals and greens, but there are only a few shades of yellows and purples. I could have done without a couple of the greens for a more diverse selection of yellow and purple. Be that as it may, this is still a fantastic marker set to add to my art supplies and it's definitely worth the $20. Plus, it looks really cool on my desk!

Pip-Squeaks are wonderful and my 6 yr old and I both enjoy using them to draw. I often give them as last minute gifts with some drawing pads and other art supplies and the child receiving it always has a great reaction. There was nothing better as a kid than a new set of Crayola's in a ton of colors - I'm now a Mom and still can't resist a big rainbow of colors in a cool carrying case. PROS: The markers are short (thus the PipSqueak label) so kids are more likely to hold them properly which is great for handwriting and fine motor skills. Lots of great colors so kids are less likely to fight over the blue (since there are many). A nice case that makes it easy to see if any are missing when cleaning up. The case is also great for storage and carrying from place to place. CONS: The "telescoping" feature doesn't really work, it collapses occasionally but it's not necessary to use the product, so no big deal. **My grade for durability received 4 stars instead of 5 because of the case, not the markers.

These markers are great for little hands that have trouble with their grip. The shortness of the marker is what helps with grip as it forces the hand to grip further down toward the tip. As far as the case goes, the lid is usless but the middle can be pulled up for easier access to the middle markers. My kiddo loves that part. The colors are not always true to the color of the lid and the color name can be difficult to read on the lighter markers, for instance, white on light yellow, but the colors are all very vibrant. The markers are smoothe to use and the tips are durable. My kid tends to push hard while voloring and they're holding up well.

Perfect for my 5 year old grandson. Keeps all the pens in one place.

These are my almost 3 year old's favorite type of marker. They're the perfect size for his little hands, allowing him to use them with more precision. The variety of colors in this set is amazing. I used to spend so much money on little packs of 8 or 12 markers. This is really the best bang for your buck (I paid around $15) if your kid goes through markers as fast as mine. Which is really fast, because he applies a TON of pressure when he colors and is not gentle in the least.

Made the mistake of hurriedly purchasing this marker set without reading reviews first! We've had pipsqueak markers in the past and I do think it's a good product: easy to use, appropriate for little kids, colors are pretty vibrant but clean easily. So I bought this set thinking it would be 64 different color markers, which it is not. There are several duplicates (14!), none of which are black, which is unfortunate because the black marker gets used a lot! Oh well, lesson learned: Always read the reviews before buying!

I love these for my 7 and 3 year old girls who go through markers fast!!! I actually liked that the colors repeated some. We got a lot of girly color repeats, a big hit with the girls. One marker was dry so I wouldn’t gift these unless the person wouldn’t mind the possibility although I did get the open box version which was much cheaper so that may have been a factor. Looking at these other reviews., does your kid really need 64 different colors? Aren’t kids overwhelmed with choices as it is? Will purchase again

The small markers are perfect for little hands. It comes with so many options. The only negative is that mine doesn't stay up when pulled out like a tower. I however don't mind it. I mainly purchased it for the organization and accessibily. It looks so nice i don't mind it on the kitchen table and it helps my kids wake up and go straight to drawing instead of screens.