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Hape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set E0537
A wooden block set in blues and creams based on Hokusai's Great Wave, made with The Met.
$34.99 at Hape · Price checked Oct 6
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 2+
- Wooden toys
- Hape
- Available
More info
- Item number: E0537
- Partner: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Material: Wood
- Age: 2+ (maker; page title says 2 to 8)
- List price: $34.99
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Families who like art and museum themes
- Toddlers and preschoolers who stack and balance
- A gift that doubles as decor
Skip it if
- You want a large set for big builds
- You want a toy with instructions or goals
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Licensed by The Met, based on the Great Wave print
- Curved arches and boats for balancing play
- Under $35
Keep in mind
- Hape does not list a piece count
- No owner reviews yet
- Shelf-sized set, not a full block collection
How we reviewed it
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Hape. Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set
- 02 Hape. Hape product catalog (Great Wave Blocks E0537)
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewHape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Blocks Set E0537
|
PlanToys 50 Unit Blocks 5502
|
Grimm's Rainbow Circles and Rings Set, Pastel 10687
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $89.99 | $94.50 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 2+ | Ages 18m+ | Ages 3+ |
| Category | Wooden toys | Wooden toys | Wooden toys |
| Pieces | – | 50 | 20 |
| Good for | An art-themed block set for ages 2 to 8 | A natural-wood block set for shared floor play | Open-ended wooden play for ages 3 to 7 |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
