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Melissa & Doug Deluxe 27-Piece Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress-Up

  • 27 Piece Magnetic Dress-up Set
  • Increadably low-priced
  • Designed to bring endless hours of fun
  • Magnetic dress-up dolls include stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play
  • Recommended Age Rating is 3 year and up

An innovative combination of magnets and wood, this dress-up set is sure to provide hours of imaginative play. Magnetic dress-up doll includes stand and loads of colorful, magnetic outfits and accessories for pretend play. 27 pieces. Measures 8.5" x 11.5" x 1.5".

List Price: $ 14.99

Price: $ 6.59

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Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Blossom Bright Tote Set

  • Charming Sunny Patch Characters will encourage children to cultivate the joy of gardening
  • Tote sets include trowel, cultivator and spray bottle
  • David Kirk's Sunny Patch for Melissa and Doug
  • Exceptional Quality and Value
  • Bright colors and happy design

With this kid-friendly garden tote, complete with tools, getting help in the garden just got easier! The plastic tools are just right for little helpers and easy to keep organized in this durable fabric tote with sturdy woven handles.

List Price: $ 14.99

Price: $ 7.88

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pound and Roll Tower

  • Incredible value and superior craftsmanship make this item a childhood favorite
  • Brightly colored, smooth-sanded pieces help build early shape, color and size differentiation skills
  • Pound the four balls through the holes and watch them roll down the ramps!
  • Sturdy wood construction
  • Exceptional Quality and Value

The classic pounding toy has been taken to new "towering" heights! Pound the four brightly colored balls through the tower's holes, then watch and listen as they roll down the ramps. Sturdy wooden hammer included. Measures 10" x 6 x 5.7".

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 9.99

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May
25

Melissa & Doug Pizza Party

Posted by chris

Melissa & Doug Pizza Party

  • Try all flavors
  • Wooden Pizza Set
  • Includes 50 toppings
  • Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

Attention pizza lovers! Create your own "personal pizza" with this sturdy wooden pizza set. It features six thick slices served in a brightly colored tray, complete with cutter, spatula and over 50 toppings stored neatly in a wooden box. It's hours of imaginative fun any way you slice it.With the Melissa & Doug Pizza Party, your child can make believe she's running a pizza parlor, doing everything from baking and slicing a pizza to serving it to her guests. This high-quality wood toy is designed for kids three and up and includes a "sliceable" pizza, a pizza tray, 54 pizza "toppings," a pizza cutter, and a server, all packaged in a sturdy wood container.

Pizza Party
    Ages: 3+
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Educational factor:
Novelty factor:

The Good: Sturdy wood toy will stand up to years of play

The Challenging: Cute, painted, wood storage container is built to last, but would be improved with the addition of a cover

In a Nutshell: Toy pizza with topping and utensils offers kids fun, creative props for imaginary play

Kids love serving up their delicious pizza creations with the wooden pizza cutter and server. View larger.

With 54 pizza toppings, children can customize pies for their friends and family. View larger.

Make, Bake, and Serve Pizza
The wooden pizza consists of six "slices" that are held together by Velcro. Each piece has three Velcro disks for attaching the pizza toppings. Your child can assemble the pizza right on the cheerful green pizza tray. Using pepperoni, mushroom, or peppers, or a combination of the three toppings, she can make a pizza that almost looks good enough to eat.

Once the pizza is "ready," the child can use the pizza cutter to cut the pizza. It actually has a rolling blade, just like an authentic utensil, and since the pizza slices are held together with Velcro, it makes a fun crunching sound when it's cut. Your little pizza chef can then dish out pizza to her customers with the included server. (Note that the toy kitchen utensils are not meant for use with real food or with real kitchen appliances.)

Play and Learn
Pretend play is a very important part of childhood development, and the Pizza Party toy gives children fun, straightforward tools to inspire their imaginations. We also love that this toy is perfect for both independent and interactive playtime, giving parents the opportunity to help kids learn while playing, too. For example, children can learn counting concepts while preparing pizza: ask them to count the number of mushrooms on the pizza, or to put 10 peppers on her pizza.

Sturdy Wood Construction
The Pizza Party comes with 54 disk-shaped pizza toppings -- three of each kind -- which is enough to create an all-pepperoni, all-peppers, or all-mushroom pizza, as well as make up whatever combination your child chooses. We like that there are an abundance of toppings pieces, so that the inevitable loss of a couple of pieces won't ruin the whole toy. That said, we do wish that the cute, painted wood storage container came with a cover to help keep the pieces in place a bit better.

With its sturdy wood construction and high-quality materials, this toy is made to last. And as with all of their products, Melissa & Doug states that this toy is made with non-toxic coatings and meets or exceeds US toy testing standards.

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and "best toy" awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.

One of the company's points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure that every toy meets the company's stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.

What's in the box Toy pizza, 54 "pizza topping" pieces, wood pizza server and pizza cutter.


List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 8.00

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Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set

  • Sea-creature inspired “baking” set
  • Make fabulous mudpies and sandcakes
  • Includes shell shaped measuring cups, octopus whisk and crab mixing spoon
  • Turtle lid on the “mixing bowl doubles as a sifter
  • Exceptional Quality and value

Melissa & Doug Toys - Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set. Make fabulous mudpies and sandcakes with this sea-creature inspired baking set. Young chefs will love using the shell shaped measuring cups, octopus whisk and crab mixing spoon to cook up some great beach treats. The turtle lid on the mixing bowl doubles as a sifter! Share hours of fun with your child! Order the Melissa & Doug Toys - Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set today, from Brookstone.

List Price: $ 14.99

Price: $ 9.95

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads with over 200 beads

  • Over 200 wood letters and beads
  • Stores conveniently
  • Brightly colored
  • Great for gifts

Open up your own jewelry-making factory with this Wooden Stringing Beads set. This conveniently packaged, brightly painted set contains more than 200 wooden letters and beads. There are also eight colored cords to make necklaces and bracelets that you can keep or give as gifts. Stored in a durable, handy wood tray.

List Price: $ 16.99

Price: $ 8.50

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Cutting Fruit Crate

  • Wooden set features a storage crate, seven sliceable fruits and a knife!
  • Hands-on fun with this unique learning toy!
  • Perfect for creative play!
  • Makes learning fun!
  • Exceptional Quality and Value

Wooden set features a wooden knife and seven pieces of "sliceable" fruit that can be cut into a total of 17 pieces. Food makes a fun "CRUNCH" sound when sliced. With so many pieces, it?s also a great way to introduce the concepts of part, whole and fractions. 18 pieces in all. Measurements: 9" x 7" x 2.7".

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 10.94

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Bixie Butterfly Binoculars

  • Imagine the thrill when first looking through these child-friendly binoculars
  • Bring distant objects up close with these 4 x 25, adjustable field glasses and focus on our environment
  • Bright and Sturdy Design
  • Featuring Sunny Patch characters
  • Exceptional quality and value

Imagine the thrill when first looking through these child-friendly binoculars. Bring distant objects up close with these 4 x 25, adjustable field glasses and focus on our environment.

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 5.23

Apr
23

Melissa & Doug Fridge Food Set

Posted by chris

Melissa & Doug Fridge Food Set

  • Here is a parcel of the food your little chef needs to keep chilled for delicious food play
  • Eight wooden pieces include orange juice, waffles, milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, frozen vegetables and butter
  • Extra learning fun is provided when deciding whether to put a particular item in the freezer or the fridge
  • Ideal companion piece for Melissa & Doug Deluxe kitchen
  • Exceptional quality and value

Melissa & Doug Toys - Fridge Food Set. Here is a parcel of the food your little chef needs to keep chilled for delicious food play. Nine wooden pieces include orange juice, waffles, milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, frozen vegetables and butter. Extra learning fun is provided when deciding whether to put a particular item in the freezer or the fridge.

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 12.98

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Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks

  • 60-piece standard unit block set allows children to build towers and towns
  • Stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills
  • Features natural look; pieces are easy for little fingers to grasp
  • Excellent tool for teaching math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations
  • Includes 60 solid-wood pieces and wooden storage box

Build a tower, a town or just about anything with these large solid-wood standard unit blocks. The 60 big, smooth-sanded sturdy blocks are naturally finished with a classic look for hours of classic fun. The handsome wooden storage crate makes clean up and storage easy. Measures 15"L x 12.25"W x 5.25"D.Every toddler and young child should have at least one wooden block set in their toy collection. The Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Blocks include 60 precision-cut, standard-shaped, solid wooden blocks that will engage your child's imagination for hours. Designed for ages three and up, these blocks feature smooth, rounded edges and are housed in a convenient, sturdy wooden storage crate.


Standard Unit Blocks
    Ages: 3+

    Requires:

  • Parental help moving storage case
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Ease of assembly:
Educational factor:

The Good: Classic wooden blocks made of 100% hardwoods with smooth, round edges.

The Challenging: When filled with blocks, storage crate is too heavy for younger children to lift.

In a Nutshell: 60-piece set of classic wooden blocks made with Melissa & Doug's signature focus on safety and design.

The 60-piece Standard Unit Blocks from Melissa & Doug provide hours of creative fun. View larger.

Your little architect will love building bridges, towers and more. View larger.

Hardwood Quality with Smooth, Rounded Edges
In these days of electronic toys, it's important not to forget the fundamentals of childhood development. Wooden blocks offer children endless ways to exercise their imagination as they improve their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. They also help children establish important relationships between the "part" and the "whole," and the help to provide basic lessons on engineering and gravity.

These Standard Unit Blocks feature Melissa & Doug's signature focus on simple designs, safety and utility. Each block is sanded to an ultra-smooth finish and features smooth, rounded edges so your child can play safely. The blocks are made of 100% hardwoods, with no fillers, paints, or varnishes, adding to your peace of mind.

Includes Durable Wooden Storage Crate
Included in the set are all the classic wooden-block shapes that allow children's imaginations and engineering skills run wild as they build bridges, towers, houses and more. The blocks are packaged in a handsome, durable wooden storage crate that will help you keep the blocks stored in between building sessions, and help you keep them in your family for years to come. Parents should note that when the storage case is filled with all 60 blocks, it will be too heavy for younger children to carry without their help.

The crate measures 12.5 x 15 x 5.25 inches (WxLxH).

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and "best toy" awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.

One of the company's points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to assure that every toy meets the company's stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.

What's in the Box
60 wooden blocks and wooden storage case.



Children can let their imaginations run wild as they build towers and towns with this 60-piece standard unit block set. The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks have a classic look and are easy for little fingers to grasp. Ideal for ages three to five, this block set stimulates children for hours as they engage in imaginative play.

Naturally Finished for a Classic Look
Wooden blocks have been around for centuries and make an excellent tool to teach basic math concepts, organizational skills, sequential skills, and spatial relations. It is no surprise that blocks are found in almost every pre-school and kindergarten classroom. Youngsters become the architect of their own world as they fit pieces together to form their vision. This open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills.

Each set features a large variety shapes and sizes including arches, columns, squares, rectangles, triangles, cylinders, and circles, as well as basic, half, and double unit blocks. This block set is crafted to the standard unit block size (1-1/2-by-2-by-5-inches) and constructed from Rubberwood, a resilient hardwood. The blocks are big, chunky, and easy for kids to grasp and build with. Smoothly sanded surfaces tantalize fingertips and create a handsome natural aesthetic. Best of all, when the child finishes constructing their masterpiece, all the pieces store neatly into a wooden storage box.

There is no limit to the types of fortresses the child can build with these blocks. This deluxe set even contains pillars, buttresses, gothic circles, and half-circles for advanced architecture. As an added bonus, the storage box doubles as a building platform. Children and parents have fun as they complete projects together. Parents can purchase another set and add to the amusement. An essential for any child's toy box, these blocks are sturdy, durable, and beautiful enough to put on display. The box measures 15-by-12-1/2-by-15-1/4 inches.

What's in the Box
60 solid wood pieces and wooden storage box.

The open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills.

The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks come contains gothic circles, half-circles, buttresses, and pillars.


List Price: $ 69.99

Price: $ 41.99

Melissa & Doug 100 Piece Wood Blocks Set

  • Colored wood blocks
  • You can stack them and count them
  • Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

Kids can use their creativity and imagination to build all sorts of things with this 100-piece set. The structures are only as tall and wide as the child's imagination! With endless possibilities, it's sure to provide hours of engaged play.With the Melissa & Doug Wood Blocks, you get 100 brightly colored blocks in a variety of versatile shapes. A set of wooden blocks provides an opportunity for a child to pass the hours constructing towers, castles, or dollhouses. Designed for children ages three and older, this set offers the opportunity for younger kids to practice their fine motor skills and experiment with the laws of physics while giving older kids an outlet for their creativity.


Wood Blocks
    Ages: 3+
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Educational factor:

The Good: Toy blocks are built for durability and will "grow" with your child for years of play.

The Challenging: We wish the storage box was as sturdy as the blocks.

In a Nutshell: Wood blocks in interesting shapes and bright colors offer years of creative fun.

The 100-piece, brightly colored blocks provide hours of creative fun. View larger.

Your little architect will love building bridges, towers and more. View larger.

Classic Toy Provides Hours of Fun
This classic wood block set includes 100 solid wood blocks painted bright red, blue, yellow, and green. A versatile variety of shapes are included: rectangular prisms, cubes, cylinders, half circles, arches, and two different sizes of rectangular planks and triangles.

The blocks come in a variety of sizes including the half-circle measuring about 1-1/2 inches long and the tallest rectangular plank measuring about 3-1/2 inches long. Their size, combined with the wonderful variety of shapes, makes them just challenging enough for younger children to manipulate. A three-year-old tester enjoyed trying to build towers and walls as tall as possible, as well as sorting the blocks by shape and color. And the smaller size of the blocks keeps them interesting for older children, too--so kids can easily get many years of use out of them.

High-Quality Construction
Parents will appreciate the safe, durable construction of these blocks. Though they're made of solid wood, these blocks are light in weight, which makes them safer for small children. The blocks have rounded edges and a smooth painted finish that won't splinter with play.

The only drawback: while many Melissa & Doug toys come packaged in long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing storage containers, this set of blocks comes in a cardboard box. But while the box won't last forever, these blocks will. And as with all of their products, Melissa & Doug states that this toy is made with non-toxic coatings and meets or exceeds US toy testing standards.

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has grown to become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Their toys have garnered dozens of parenting and "best toy" awards over the years, and have been featured widely in national print media and on television.

One of the company's points of pride is that their toys are thoroughly tested for safety, and meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure that every toy meets the company's stringent safety requirements every step along the way. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to be sure they meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

Since day one, Melissa & Doug has been in compliance with every US consumer product safety regulation and will continue to stay compliant as the laws continue to evolve, assuring parents that their children can have a safe childhood while playing with Melissa & Doug toys.

What's in the Box
100 painted wood blocks in various shapes.


List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 12.49

Melissa & Doug Shape, Model and Mold

  • Includes five easy-grip, wooden stamping cubes, three rolling pins, four modeling dough tubs with molding lids and a patterned wheel press
  • Perfect for creative play
  • Great for Hours of fun
  • Enrich a child's imagination
  • Exceptional quality and value

165 Great as a gift, rain-day activity or party favor, the Clay Play Arts & Crafts Kit is fun for everyone! It includes five easy-grip, wooden stamping cubes, three rolling pins, four modeling dough tubs with molding lids and a patterened wheel press. Features: -Ages 3+ -Dimensions: 10.5'' H x 9'' W x 1.5'' D

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 11.98

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Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 pcs Puzzle

  • 24 piece African plains wooden jigsaw puzzle
  • Features a bright graphic design
  • Made of solid wood
  • Measures 15.5" x 11.75"
  • For ages 3 and above

The African Plains Jigsaw Puzzle is part of the Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle collection where your child can create a bright, graphic design with 24 pieces. Each puzzle is made form solid-wood pieces that easily interlock and fit into a wooden tray. This is a wonderful first jigsaw puzzle that represents popular early childhood themes. Appropriate for ages three and up. Features: Create a bright, graphic design Solid-wood pieces,solid-wood tray Colorful early childhood theme Twenty percent thicker than standard puzzles Designed for easy cleaning Ages 3 years and up Overall dimensions: 11.8" H x 8.8" W x 0.5" D

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 6.09

Melissa and Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cupcake Set

  • Make cupcakes at the beach or in the sandbox
  • 12-piece set includes hinged cupcake molder, cupcake toppers, tray and icing tool
  • Store the whole set in the included mesh bag
  • Perfect for a day at the beach
  • Exceptional quality and value

There IS something new under the sun...a 12-piece set to make cupcakes at the beach or in the sandbox! First, fill the unique , hinged cupcake molder with sand "dough", add cupcake toppers, put in tray and "bake". You can even use the icing tool to add more designs! For storage, you may keep the whole set in the included mesh bag.

List Price: $ 14.99

Price: $ 9.36

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Melissa & Doug Wooden Princess Mirror - DYO

  • Includes a royal wooden mirror, glitter and craft glue, sparkling gems, and stickers
  • Regal reflection with this glamorous wooden mirror set
  • Perfect activity for parties or rainy days
  • Hours of creative fun
  • Exceptional Quality and value

3096 Great as a gift, rain-day activity or party favor, the Decorate-Your-Own Treasure Chest Arts & Crafts Kit is fun for everyone! This perfectly-priced, boxed craft set includes a special keepsake and everything needed to decorate it. It includes glitter glue, colorful gems, stickers, paints and more! Features: -Ages 4+ -Dimensions: 11.5'' H x 6.25'' W x 1'' D

List Price: $ 6.99

Price: $ 4.35

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Feb
20

Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets

Posted by chris

Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets

  • These colorful lacing set offers a delightful variety of shapes, colors and patterns
  • Helps promote hand/eye coordination, fine motor, cognitive and visual perception skills
  • Set comes in a sturdy wooden case and contains five jumbo, double-sided lacing panels, plus five color-coordinated laces
  • Basic skills are fun to develop when using our colorful lacing activities
  • Exceptional quality and value

These colorful lacing and bead sets offer a delightful variety of shapes, colors and patterns. Each set comes in a sturdy wooden storage case. Contains five jumbo, double-sided lacing panels, plus five color-coordinated laces. Measures 8.25" x 7" x 1.25".

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 6.24

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Melissa & Doug Triangular Crayons - 24 pack

  • All products are non-toxic, washable and conform to ASTM D-4236.
  • Our exceptional arts and crafts materials offer countless opportunities for creativity at great prices!
  • 7.5 x 6.7 x 0.8

4136 Number: 24 The perfect crayons your artist needs to express their creative side! Ingenious, triangular shaped crayons are extremely durable, easy-to-grasp and won't roll away! Comes in a sturdy, plastic, flip-top case. Features: -Triangular; non-rolling design -12 crayons -Non-toxic -Washable -Dimensions: 4'' H x 6.25'' W x 0.75'' D

List Price: $ 5.49

Price: $ 2.50

Melissa & Doug Vehicles Stamp Set

  • Go wherever your imagination takes you
  • It?s easy to mix and match these detailed vehicle and traffic sign stamps to create hundreds of visual adventures
  • All the pieces, including the 2-color inkpad, store in a sturdy wooden box
  • Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink
  • Exceptional quality and value

Go wherever your imagination takes you! It's easy to mix and match these detailed vehicle and traffic sign stamps to create hundreds of visual adventures. All the pieces, including the 2-color inkpad, store in a sturdy wooden box. Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 6.00

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Melissa & Doug Magnetic Hide and Seek Board

  • Exciting wooden activity board
  • Colorful magnetic piece
  • Pieces behind different doors for guessing fun
  • Enrich a child's imagination
  • Exceptional quality and value

Melissa and Doug Magnetic Hide & Seek BoardThis exciting wooden activity board features nine hinged doors. When opened, a colorful magnetic piece is revealed. Move the pieces behind different doors for guessing fun!

List Price: $ 16.99

Price: $ 8.98

Melissa & Doug Jumbo Coloring Pad - Blue

  • All products are non-toxic, washable and conform to ASTM D-4236.

Finally! An oversized coloring book where the outline drawing appears on one side only, so that your child's masterpiece won't smudge. The 11" x 14" paper is premium white bond and the pages tear out cleanly to allow more than one child to color simultaneously and for proud display once completed! Fifty favorite themes, including animals, sports and vehicles are just waiting for the imagination of your artist to color.

List Price: $ 4.99

Price: $ 2.61

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