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Staedtler Ergosoft Colored Pencils
Staedtler prides itself on being the user’s clear favorite and it has justifiably earned this title owing to its giant strides in innovation to the benefit of its teeming customers.
Ultra-soft, non-slip grip for comfortable coloring. Comes in a pack of 24 brilliant colors. Triplus triangular barrel with inner core to prevent lead breaking.
More pencils in a pack might have been ideal.
Triangular barrel
24 colors
Water-based lacquer
0.3mm
24, 2 pack available
Best Value
Melissa & Doug Disney Princess Stamp Set
Melissa & Doug has a mission, to ignite the imaginations of kids everywhere and foster a sense of wonder so they can discover themselves.
Features favorite Disney princesses. Comes with 9 wooden stamps, 5 colored pencils, and 2 color stamp pads. Stamp ink is washable. Sturdy wooden box for storage and organization.
Stamp pad limited to two colors.
Kids set with Disney stamps
Green, yellow, pink, blue, purple
Water-based lacquer
0.5mm
5 plus stamp accessories
Faber-Castell Colored Pencil Set
A world-leading brand in the manufacture of wood-cased pencils, Faber-Castell is well-known as a stickler for high quality, innovation, and environmental awareness.
High quality, brilliant pigments. Lead is thick-oil based, water resistant, and smudge-proof. Pencils are break-resistant due to SV bonding. Comes in economic 120 pack.
Lighter colors sometimes streak darker hues.
SV bonding-break resistant
120 colors
Oil-based lacquer
3.8mm
36 or 120 count
Crayola Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils
Crayola’s brand culture is entirely inspired by kids and this has defined the way it goes about delighting children all over the world with its products every day.
Features 50 long pre-sharpened pencils. Great grip on each pencil. Pencils are easy to sharpen. Lead core is resistant to breakage. Non-toxic and suitable for children.
Color blending might be an issue.
Break resistant
50 colors
Info not provided
3mm
50
Prismacolor Soft Core Colored Pencils
Prismacolor is the artist’s trusted ally in his quest for self-expression as it keeps him fully equipped with every material he requires for full, uninhibited expression.
Soft, thick cores that give great shades and shadows. Gives an ultra-smooth, even color laydown. Pigments are richly saturated and lightfast. Robust, anti-chipping lead.
Round body form not ideal for comfortable coloring
Soft core
24 colors
Oil-based lacquer
0.7mm
24 or 48 count 2 pack