Fred’s XYZ Blocks

We’ve all seen, and probably owned ABC Blocks at one time or another. But for kids today, do you think it’s time to get a little different perspective? Fred of course has XYZ Blocks …

XYZ blocks are very cool

What a great gift ... XYZ blocks We’ve all seen, and probably owned ABC Blocks at one time or another. But for kids today, do you think it’s time to get a little different perspective? Fred of course has XYZ Blocks … wooden and covered with illustrations by Christian Northeast — with everything from waffles and graffiti to trailers and vinyl to corn dogs and heroes to quicksand and jackalopes!

Freds XYZ Blocks

What kid (or creative desk space) doesn’t need these?!?!?! But, hey … you need these at your desk as a wonderfully playful stress reliever. . .

  • Unusual set of play blocks
  • 12 blocks, each illustrated on 6 sides
  • Antidote to boring ABC block sets
  • Spell words, count numbers, make fun pictures
  • Wooden tray for storage

Now these XYZ blocks offer a different perspective on the ABCs of modern life with this beautifully crafted set of wooden XYZ blocks, complete with wooden tray for storage. They have all the traditional play value you expect, along with lots of chuckles for kids – and adults, too! Blocks include 26 letters, 52 illustrated words, 11 numbers, and 6 moods. Fun!

If you don’t have these, then your B is probably for Boring, and your Z if for ZZZzzzzz. Get with the program… or give as a gift to someone you love!

Fred XYZ Blocks

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Alphabet Peel and Stick Wall DecalsAlphabet Peel and Stick Wall Decals by RoomMates will get you into the mood for typography right away … best of all, you can decorate your office with these self-adhesive appliques! Just Peel & Stick.
Goes on walls, furniture, accessories, windows, doors, mirrors, tiles, refrigerators — Works on any clean and smooth surface.
Removes in seconds without damaging the surface or leaving sticky residue and is repositionable over and over.

Classic Embossed Alphabet Blocks ABC

Classic Embossed Alphabet Blocks ABC by Lindenwood — So if you’re not ready for the XYZ blocks yet, and you can’t really get into the stickers, then these traditional ABC blocks are just like the ones you probably grew up with. 28 blocks is finely crafted and colorfully painted with non-toxic inks. Each block features a unique animal picture, a number or math symbol, and four letters (two embossed) for a total of four complete alphabets. Ages 2 to 100

And, thanks for reading

Fred Showker

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