BrookStone Sand Box 9.5" x 9.5

This is such a great product! Be aware: the sand in sold separately (I use the Kinetic Sand so there's no mess). The sand box is made of a beautiful wood, with a rich smooth surface and thoughtfully designed rounded edges. Best of all, it has felt on the bottom so that it won't scratch/rub the surface that you put it on. I loved the height of this product as well - it's not so high that it gets in the way of creating, yet it's high enough to keep the sand perfectly contained. The tools are great for adding design. I especially like the knife because it has no sharp edges yet can get in to the circular wooden tool to release the sand (which will stick if you pack it in too hard). I've had this product for a couple of months now and have gotten compliments on it. You can certainly buy less expensive options for holding sand... but this product is worth the extra money due to it's classiness, thoughtful design (no kids getting scratched/poked by sharp edges), and durability. You won't be disappointed!

This sandbox is brilliant, a must for any kinetic sand mixtures. Only thing is I wish it were a tad bit bigger, but it is quite functional at its size. My kids pay with it daily. Sand does get outside the box but pretty easily cleaned up. Has provided hours and hours of entertainment. Not really sure how you'd play with the sand consistently without the convenience of this sand box.

This is a great gift. I had searched kinetic sand and this one had very good reviews. The sand does hold up well. I purchased this for a 10 year old boy to play alongside his 18 month old niece (who plays with play dough supervised). This is just right for him....no bright girly colors and allows him to play without it seeming babyish. It was a Christmas gift and the grown ups were just as enthralled. I could see this being a great gift for executives, teachers, housewives, ....anyone who just needs a quick play time stress relief. I highly recommend this product. I compared it to all other kinectic sand and this was the best choice for me by far. I love the sand box and simple tools that come with it. The same color sand is also a must to purchase.

I ordered the sand box (came with the wood knife and wood circular cup/mold thing) and a container of this mystery government sand....Long story short, I'm GLAD I had the foresight to get TWO of each (one for each kid). They spent more time playing with this than all their other toys combined, confirming my status as the World's Greatest Uncle. The sand has the consistency of loose cookie dough but with sand in it. It keeps its form like sand at the beach that has been mixed with a little water. The wood that the box and accessories are made with is a sleek looking and feeling wood....A smart looking toy from like "Norland" or something. The seller got it to me fast, and everything was in perfect condition when I got it. And my 2 and 1/2 year old nephew loved it as much as my 6 year old niece. The smooth sanded dull wood shaping knife was safe for either of them to use. I ROCK!

Advertising of this item is not clear. On Amazon and on the box cover it shows SAND. When ordering it does not tell you that the sand is not included. As I look back now i see that if I scanned down I would have seen under 'Other Items Bought with this'....the sand was listed. Had no idea. And the price would now be $50 to for this sand box and sand. that's crazy but mostly very disappointing.

Pros: This is nicely shaped, put together well, size as expected, and fast shipping.Cons: i expected the wood to be finished. It is smooth enough - no splintering or anything - but it could be sanded so much smoother, and there is no stain/laquer...it is raw wood. I am going to do it myself. I see this absorbing water if washed, whoch would take a long time to dry out becore putting away, and raw wood gets dirty and dingy looking so quickly. For the price, I expected finished wood.

This is a bit overpriced for a square box but also so worth it because then the sand does not get all over the place. Between the sand and sandbox this little coffee table toy was almost $50, but it is seriously really relaxing. I like having the sand box because I was getting sand all over the place when I would just play with it out on the coffee table. It makes everything cleaner. This sand stuff is genius- saw it at a store in the airport and I have been hooked ever since!

I was a little nervous because I didn’t read great reviews however I decided to buy this little wooden sandbox because I wanted something small that wasn’t plastic for my daughters kinetic sand. They love it! It’s small and it’s all they need. Hours of fun! The kinetic sand was separate. The wooden box has no cracks and isn’t warped. We are very happy.