While it's true that these markers don't make the most vibrant colors (and, in fact, the colors fade even further on the paper after a couple of weeks) I couldn't care less. My two year-old is having a GREAT time with them and I don't have to have a heart attack every time he "accidentally" draws on himself, his clothes or the table. I'm hoping that Crayola improves the product -- in the meantime, I plan to keep buying it.

I almost didn't buy this product because of all the negative reviews but I'm so glad I did anyway. I have triplet 2 year olds who love to mimic their father and I when we write but when they get any kind of writing instrument in their hands marks get everywhere. I saw the commercial for this product and thought it was to good to be true but it isn't. I recieved the product and my triplets and I instantly loved it. I read reviews about a horrible smell the markers had but everyone I know including myself smelled the markers I purchased and they don't smell like anything. Also I read that the colors aren't that vibrant but that isn't the case either with the makers I recieved. All the colors look exactly like what they say they are blue looks like blue maybe not a royal blue but it does look like a perfect shade of blue. As for the price of the paper you have to buy I think the price is reasonable. If you want a good product you have to pay for it. The question is are you willing to pay for a good product that will in turn make your life easier. I know my answer is yes besides you can find all these color wonder products for under $10.00 if you bargain shop. If you are worried about the kid blowing through the paper then ration it out like you have to do just about everything else in a kids life or tell the child the money from the paper will come out of their allowance but in my opion the paper is not even that costly. How many times have you bought an expensive piece of crap toy that is loud or uneducational just because your child felt they couldn't live without it? In closing I hope everyone who decides to buy this product will judge for themslves whether this is a good product for their family or not but I personally think it is great.

Wonder markers and Wonder paper is just FABULOUS!!! My 4 year granddaughter just loves them and I love them even more because there are nolonger drawings on my walls!!!! FABULOUS!!!! FABULOUS!!!!

My 3 year old granddaughter just loves to draw. I do not worry about her drawing on things she should not with Color Wonder Markers. They are the best thing to ever be on the market. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.