This set ships FREE! See all Everwood Friends® Notch Blocks. Everwood Friends® Castle Gate Notch Blocks Set provides all the components necessary to start building exciting castle structures with Notch Blocks! The Castle Gate is a fun stand-alone building set with a portcullis that slides up and down for exciting castle-defense action! Once built, the Castle Gate set is over 13" wide! Download printable building instructions PDF here (for best results print double-sided, flip pages along the short edge). This set can also be expanded with any other Everwood Friends Notch Blocks, such as the Castle Tower or Palace Expansion sets. Notch Blocks are an open-ended building system designed to be added to over time to grow a Notch Block collection as a child’s building ability and interests expand. Everwood Friends™ Notch Blocks are amazing open-ended toys that allow builders to create structures that don't accidentally fall down. Build a doll house, fire station, sports stadium, or castle, then play with it without worrying about it tumbling down when it's bumped! Best of all, when it's time for something new, just knock it down and start fresh! Recommended for ages 3+. Easily add to your Notch Blocks collection over time with an Expansion or Open Stock blocks! Contents 47 blocks in 15 shapes Step-by-step building instructions to create the model shown Comes attractively packaged and ready to gift Package dimensions: approximately 16.5x11x3", 7 pounds Thanks to our precise 1-3/8" unit geometry, as your builder gets older, these blocks will work seamlessly with all other blocks and expansion sets from Everwood Friends . These blocks will be heirlooms, lasting for generations to come. Craftsmanship & finishing Everwood Friends™ blocks are precision crafted in Minnesota of domestic hard maple. Hard maple is the perfect wood for toys given its high density, hardness, and tight grain that reduces splinters. You will love the weight of these blocks! All surfaces are rounded for safety and sanded for a beautifully smooth feel. Our blocks are not painted or stained for a natural beauty and durability. Third-party lab tested for safety and certified CPSC compliant. Recommended ages 3+. A Learning Experience Notch blocks are excellent for developing hand-eye coordination, balance, spatial reasoning, STEM, and fine motor skills. Allow your child to play creatively, combining their blocks with other popular toys!
