I have tested this by comparing with Nikon lenses, very close to the sharpness of Nikon 85 mm f1.8. Beautiful lens, lightweight and great for portratuire. Scary that it is so much cheaper than the Nikon equivalent. Physically matched with my Nikon Zf, great product.

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Es macht macht viel Spaß. Man sollte nicht geräuschempfindlich sein 😂

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

Gran juguete y muy resistente

QUICK SPECS: TTArtisan 75mm f/2 (Data - In. Out. Boom.):Price: ~$200 USD (Your wallet will send you thank you notes)Aperture: f/2 (Bokeh: Yes. Low Light: Also Yes.)Focal Length: 75mm (Portrait "Sweet Spot" - Still not tired of saying it)Weight: 340g (Feels lighter than your phone. Almost.)Size: Pocketable (Bag space? Luxury problem.)Focus: Autofocus (Yes, autofocus. In 2024. Amazing.)Mount: [Specify Mount Type] (Buy the right one. Please.)THE "SWEET SPOT" OF 75MM - Versatility: Still King. Close-Focus: Nuanced.Been hunting the perfect short tele prime since my 85mm kicked the bucket. Pro lenses for gigs? Sure. But carry-everywhere primes? That's 75mm's domain. But this? This was about convenience, something I’d actually carry. And 75mm? It hits this glorious sweet spot. It still gives you that flattering compression and creamy, bokeh-lishous backgrounds that prime lenses are famous for – WAY more than a mere 40 or 50mm could dream of. That everyday usability? That’s the 75mm magic. And this TTArtisan? Delivers it in spades.Close focus? Some wish for more. True – it's no macro lens. Closer focus might mean a longer, less pocketable lens, though. Quick macro-lite fix: Pop on a short extension tube. Details unlocked. Cheap bonus. 75mm versatility reigns.SHARPNESS SHOWDOWN (WITHOUT BANKRUPTCY)Time for the lens battle royale. Compared: Nikon 85mm f/1.8 Z, Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5, Sirui 85mm 1.4. First up, the Nikon – the brand name contender. Technically sharper? Yes. Pixel-peep at 400%? Maybe noticeable. Real world? Minimal. CERTAINLY not 4x-the-price noticeable. The Sirui? To get “usable sharpness,” you stop down to f/2 – somewhat ironically matching the TTArtisan's maximum aperture. $200 TTArtisan starts looking REALLY smart, REALLY fast.COLOR & CONTRAST - Budget Lens RevelationBut it's not just sharpness where this lens surprises. Color and contrast are genuinely impressive, especially for a $200 lens. If you're used to older budget lenses – think those Samyang/Rokinon lenses known for their somewhat… "muted" color palettes – the TTArtisan will be a revelation. Colors are surprisingly vibrant and clean, with decent contrast straight out of camera. A welcome surprise!BOKEH: CHEF'S KISS SMOOTH (NO ONION RINGS)Bokeh snobs – fear not. Chef's kiss. Seriously smooth, creamy – often better than a 70-200mm zoom. TTArtisan might have slightly less background obliteration than Nikon/Voigtlander. Differences? Subtle. Crucially: no onion rings. Voigtlander blurs a touch more at f/1.5. But then: manual focus. On people? Good luck.PRICE: WALLET-FRIENDLY WONDER (NO-BRAINER)Two hundred dollars. Let that sink in. Pocket change in lens world. This image quality? Highway robbery (in reverse). Even I, with my fancy $6k 200mm f/2, call this a "no-brainer." Nikon 85mm is 4x pricier. Worth it for everyday? Nope. Nikon 85mm f/1.2 is 12.5x the price! Comparing that to a $200 lens – an f/2 lens, mind you – questions arise. For you.BUILD & FORM FACTOR: POSH, POCKETABLE, PERFECTBuild? Shockingly good for $200. Full metal. Smooth focus ring. Could be plastic, still a steal. But metal? Nice. Size? TINY. Svelte 340g. Inch shorter/narrower than rivals. "Social environments"? Discreet, unintimidating, classy on Nikon Zf. Tiny bag? Fits. Fuji-esque compactness? High praise indeed.FOCUS: DECENT SPEED, SOLID AUTOFOCUSFocus speed? "Decent." Faster than Sirui. Autofocus (Voigtlander, are you watching?). Stills? Adequate – and for typical stills, it gets the job done pretty well. Sports? Maybe… for casual, slower-paced action, it can grab some keepers, but don't expect "Nikon dual motor" levels of speed. For serious sports, temper expectations. Portraits, street, family, pickleball MIL (Mother-In-Law!) portraits? Fine, all fine.QUALMS (CHARMINGLY BUDGET-FEELING)Flare? Minimal. Had to try. Hand-block, solved. Overblown issue. Hood? Could be Better. Reverses, filter-friendly, functional enough. Flash test? No flare-pocalypse. Back Cap? Loose. Desk-Dweller. Firmware port cover too, apparently. Quirks, not deal-breakers.PROS & CONS: TTArtisan 75mm f/2 Lens - Quick Verdict for Busy Shoppers:PROS:Image Quality: "Gas Station Gourmet" - Seriously.Price: Wallet Cheers. Accountant Weeps (Happy Tears).Portability: Pocket-Sized. No Sherpa Required.75mm: Dope. (Versatility King!)Autofocus: Yup.CONS:Hood: Could be Better.Back Cap: Loose. Desk-Dweller.Flare: Mostly Shy Ghost."Pro Workhorse"? No. "Everyday Amazing"? Yes.Sports Photography? Not a Speed Demon.BOTTOM LINE IN A BLINK: Gas station coffee good? This lens: amazingly, shockingly, hilariously better. Buy it.

I bought this lens for my Nikon Z50 and I am really pleased with it. It focuses quickly, has good eye detect, and seems to be well built. I feel it’s a great value.

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

Robuste idéal pour les enfants qui ont vraiment beaucoup d'énergie lol

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

A mi bebé le encanta y entretiene mucho

Imagine quality is better than what I expected. This slim lens looks good with my Zf. I purchased a copy of it with the Black Friday prime discount. Amazing quality but not expensive. For Zf users, thisTT ARTISAN 75 mm F2 lens is a must own.

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Justo como se ve

Amazing value in todays economic environment. Super sharp but not overly clinical looking, fast AF on my Zf, accurate. Light, good subject pop factor (micro-contrast), See Dustin Abbotts review for more detail. I received my lens in 3 days and was not expecting that Well done TTArtisans, you have a winner here. I pair this with the Nikon 40mm F2 on a Zf in a Peak Design 3L sling bag and you have the ultimate street, walk about kit. Both of those lenses are no brainers for a Zf (or any Nikon camera).

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Le encanta a mi niña

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Tal cuál como el de la imagen .Es muy útil parabel desarrollo de la psicomotricidad fina en un niño .A mi hijo le gustó mucho .

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Paquetería extremadamente rápida! Llegó muy bien y sin imperfectos. Es de madera, por lo que se siente muy sólido y pesado, considerando que es un regalo, me siento satisfecha con la calidad del juguete.

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

Llego el día que indico la Amazon, es de madera, llego en buenas condiciones

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

支援センターにあったおもちゃで、子が気に入っていたため購入。開封して早速遊び始めたらものの2回叩いたら水色が破損。信じられない。開封してしまったため返品も出来ないし最悪です。

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

I have a grandson who turned 2 at the beginning of this month and he really doesn't like baby toys. He has an older sister and he likes trying to play with her stuff but it's not age-appropriate so I wanted to find something that would get, and keep his attention. I searched through toys for hours one night and couldn't find anything I didn't think he'd get bored with after a day. There are so many gimmicky toys for kids that just don't hold up. I like solid, wooden toys when I can find them. I really like Doug and Melissa products and so do my daughter and son for their kids. I watch my grandson during the week and decided that my rough and tumble little guy needed something that made noise and he could be rough with. I thought of the pounding benches they had when my son was little and decided it would be perfect for him. So I did a search and found many different brands and price points. What stood out for me with the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench was that not only were they a brand I liked and trusted for well-built toys, they had perfected the pounding bench! One thing I was concerned with was losing parts. Those little pegs you pound in come out the other end and inevitably over time they would get lose. I don't like buying toys with a lot of pieces for that reason but Melissa and Doug's pounding bench was made so that the pegs could not be pounded out. Instead, the pegs on the left were connected to the pegs on the right so when you pound one peg and it goes down, the other side comes up. Genius! The price was great and it arrived in just 2 days. My grandson loves it! I keep it at our house so the noisy toy isn't foisted upon his parents and he can get all his frustrations out at our house. Two weeks after he got it the end piece that holds one of the sides up came out of its grooves and was laying on the floor. He's only 2 so I couldn't see how he could've pulled it out but there you go. It took a lot of work to get back in and my hubby will be using some wood glue to reinforce it. That was disappointing for the quality I trust in Melissa and Doug products but he's back to using it every single day and never grows bored. That's money well-spent. A simple wooden toy that amuses day after day.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.

This is so cute, custom made, bought this for my unborn child, just wanted his coming into the world to be special. It is great quality and very beautiful wood. Customized with my sons name on the very front.