{"product_id":"melissa-doug-wooden-beauty-kiosk-pretend-vending-machine-24-piece-compact-salon-play-set-fsc-certified","title":"Melissa \u0026 Doug Wooden Beauty Kiosk Pretend Vending Machine — 24-Piece Compact Salon Play","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa \u0026amp; Doug's Beauty Kiosk is a wooden pretend-play vending machine that lets children stock, sort, and 'purchase' play beauty items for screen-free imaginative salon and daily-care role play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mess-free, hands-on play, this compact wooden kiosk includes 24 pieces that mimic makeup and skincare tools without containing real cosmetics. Children open the back to load nine double-sided items, use color-matching coins or a bank card to make selections, and press the letter-and-number buttons so a chosen item drops into the collection drawer. No batteries or assembly are required, and all parts store inside the machine for fast cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the vending action work and what learning skills does it teach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiosk uses a simple mechanical selection system: insert a play coin or swipe the bank card, choose the letter\/number combination for the stocked item, and watch it dispense into the drawer. This gives children a clear cause-and-effect experience while encouraging early academic and motor skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHands-on cause-and-effect through a physical selection and dispensing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractice with letters, numbers, and matching by using labeled buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine motor development from inserting coins, pressing buttons, and restocking items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCounting and sorting during stocking and play transactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pieces come in the set and are any real cosmetics included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24-piece set includes wooden pretend lipsticks, nail-polish-style bottles, eyeshadow with applicators, a bungeed compact with mirror, a lotion tube with flip cap, double-sided pouches with pretend cucumber rounds, three play coins, a bank card, a customizable sign, and a reusable activity card. No piece contains real cosmetics and no color transfers to skin or fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNine double-sided beauty items that flip to show two products in one\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccessories: 3 play coins, one bank card, and a reusable stocking\/activity card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact mirror and applicator for pretend-use, safely non-transferable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll pieces store inside the wooden kiosk for tidy cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the kiosk durable, easy to set up, and what are its dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiosk arrives ready to use with no assembly needed. It’s crafted of sturdy wood and sized for tabletop play, making it stable during active use and simple to move between play areas. The design stores all pieces internally when playtime is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSturdy wooden construction certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC C156584 for new inventory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasures 17 inches high × 12.5 inches wide × 5.5 inches deep—compact and portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo batteries required; mechanical play keeps the focus on interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReady to use right out of the box, with all parts designed for repeated play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can caregivers use the kiosk to extend learning and play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaregivers can turn play into short learning sessions by using the included activity card for stocking lists, role-play prompts, and simple transactions. The customizable sign invites children to create a salon name, and the variety of pretend products encourages storytelling and cooperative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the activity card for ordering, inventory, and early math tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate role-play scenarios: salon appointments, shopping, or daily-care routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEncourage cooperative play with turn-taking and cashier\/customer roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustomize the sign to inspire creativity and brand-building play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: The Melissa \u0026amp; Doug Beauty Kiosk is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children ages 3–6 who enjoy pretend salon, retail, and caregiving play. It suits parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking screen-free, developmental toys that build fine motor skills, early literacy and numeracy, sorting and matching abilities, and imaginative storytelling—all in a responsibly sourced wooden set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are real cosmetics included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. All pieces are pretend-play wooden accessories; no real makeup or transferable color is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What age is this toy best for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Recommended for ages 3–6 to support early learning, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56026619576488,"sku":"B0F4M5YB9C","price":188.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/melissa-doug-beauty-kiosk-front-view.jpg?v=1789982725","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/melissa-doug-wooden-beauty-kiosk-pretend-vending-machine-24-piece-compact-salon-play-set-fsc-certified","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}