Bendaroos...Creative Playtime Fun!!

BENDAROOS--AN UNCLE AL REVIEWFor this one, I’ve got to go change into my “Gramps” outfit!WAX COATED STRINGSThat’s what these things are...brightly colored wax coated strings.  Sort of like art deco pipe cleaners.  Bendaroos are bendable, shapable and used for creative playing or decorating other toys or items.  I like the idea of creativity for the kids.  The kit comes with templates and a play guide for getting the most out of your Bendaroos.   MAYBE YES...1.  Buy through the site, and get double your Bendaroos2.  Does not stain or leave a permanent mess like crayons or markers3.  Safe, fun, easy to use and reusable4.  Great to take on vacations5.  Can provide another creative child activity with or without parent involvementBUT MAYBE NOT.... 1.  The wax is sticky and leaves a residue.  This means a confined play area and hand wiping when done.  If this residue gets on carpet or other fabric, it is reported to be difficult to remove. My kids wouldn’t sit and play in one spot for any length of time, so it probably wouldn’t have been for them.2.  The templates and other activity creating items are great as long as your child is old enough to read and follow directions.  If not, the Bendaroos could very well turn into a parent project.  However, if stay at home parents need something creative to do with their kids, this would be great!3.  Bendaroos are advertised on the As Seen On TV Store and Amazing Products as being for ages three and over, and I would definitely agree with this.  Although they are advertised as non-toxic, I wouldn’t want my three year old chewing on it or feeding it to the dog.WELL, DO I BUY IT?Although my grand kids are too young to enjoy Bendaroos, I give it a qualified yes.  Sounds like something neat for kids to do indoors while enduring another long, cold winter.  (Global warming, anyone?)  The only qualifications I have would be to confine the play area so the sticky wax doesn’t get spread all over the house, and to supervise play with younger kids.  The price isn't too bad, so it's a good valuefor money spent if it keeps the kids creatively occupied.