19-Piece Melissa & Doug Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine – Play Food, Coins & Cards, Ages 3–6

Sort, stock, and sell pretend snacks with the Melissa & Doug Wooden Vending Machine Play Set. Children can open the back, load the double-sided food and drink pieces, insert a play coin or bank card, press the matching selection button, and watch the chosen item drop into the collection drawer—no batteries required.

Key Features

• Interactive wooden vending machine playset

• Includes 19 vending-machine pieces and accessories

• Rear panel opens for stocking and organization

• Insert a play coin or bank card before making a selection

• Selection buttons activate the item-release mechanism

• Pretend snacks drop into the lower collection drawer

• Three snack bars feature double-sided designs

• Three drink cans feature double-sided designs

• Three snack pouches feature double-sided packaging

• Customizable sign supports creative store displays

• Reusable activity card doubles as a stocking checklist

• Built-in storage keeps play food and accessories together

• Battery-free, child-powered operation

• Encourages sorting, counting, and letter recognition

• Demonstrates basic cause-and-effect relationships

• Supports imaginative store, kitchen, and restaurant play

• Recommended for children ages 3–6

• Designed for hands-on, screen-free play

Specifications

• Brand: Melissa & Doug

• Product Type: Wooden Vending Machine Playset

• Collection: Sort, Stock, Select

• Total Number of Pieces: 19

• Primary Material: Wood

• Vending Machine Dimensions: 17" H × 12.5" W × 5.5" D

• Loading Access: Opening Rear Panel

• Selection Method: Push Buttons

• Payment Accessories: Play Coins and Bank Card

• Collection Area: Lower Drawer

• Storage: Built-In

• Activity Card: Double-Sided and Reusable

• Display Sign: Double-Sided and Customizable

• Batteries Required: No

• Recommended Age: 3–6 Years

• Intended Use: Indoor Pretend Play

• Assembly Required: Not Specified

What’s Included

• 1 Wooden vending machine

• 3 Double-sided wooden snack bars

• 3 Double-sided drink cans

• 3 Pretend snack items

• 3 Double-sided snack pouches

• 3 Play coins

• 1 Play bank card

• 1 Double-sided customizable sign

• 1 Double-sided reusable activity card

• 19 pieces total

Ideal For

• Children ages 3–6

• Pretend grocery store and snack-shop play

• Toy kitchens and playroom setups

• Practicing sorting and counting

• Learning basic cause and effect

• Letter-recognition activities

• Independent or cooperative role-play

• Screen-free birthday and holiday gifts

Why It Stands Out

This playset recreates the complete vending process instead of serving only as pretend food storage. Children can stock the machine from the back, organize double-sided products, choose a payment method, press a selection button, and retrieve the released snack from the collection drawer.

Learning Through Play

• Sort snacks and drinks by category or package design

• Count products and play coins

• Match items to selection buttons

• Practice following a stocking checklist

• Explore cause and effect through the release mechanism

• Build communication skills through customer-and-shopkeeper role-play

• Customize the sign for different pretend stores

Safety & Care

• Recommended for children ages 3–6.

• Adult supervision is recommended.

• Use only on a flat, stable indoor surface.

• Play food, coins, cards, and packaging are for pretend play only.

• Do not place real liquids, perishable food, or sticky items inside the machine.

• Use only appropriately sized toys or packages to avoid jamming the mechanism.

• Keep fingers clear of the release mechanism and collection drawer.

• Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry promptly.

• Inspect all pieces regularly and discontinue use if any item becomes damaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces are included?
The set includes 19 pieces, including the vending machine, play food, snack pouches, coins, bank card, sign, and activity card.

How does the vending machine work?
Open the back to stock it, insert a play coin or bank card, press a selection button, and collect the released item from the lower drawer.

Does it require batteries?
No. The vending action is entirely child-powered.

Are the food packages double-sided?
Yes. The snack bars, drink cans, and snack pouches feature double-sided designs.

What is the reusable activity card used for?
Children can use it to select which package designs to display and as a checklist while stocking the machine.

Can other toys be placed inside?
The machine can be stocked with suitably sized toys or small play-food packages from home. Items that are too large may jam the mechanism.

What are the vending machine dimensions?
It measures 17" H × 12.5" W × 5.5" D.

What age range is recommended?
It is recommended for children ages 3–6.

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