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XYZ Alphabet Blocks

the alternative to ABC

A is for Apple, B is for Boring, Z is for ZZZ...well Fred offers a different perspective on the ABCs of modern life with our beautifully crafted wooden XYZ Blocks. They have all the traditional play value you expect, plus a few chuckles. Traditional ABC blocks just don't stack up to Fred's twist on the old classic. XYZ Blocks are packed in a durable wooden storage tray, protected by a clear recyclable plastic box. Christian Northeast created all the amazing illustrations.

  • Weight: 1.6 lbs
  • Dimensions: 8.12 x 2 x 8.12 inches
  • Material: Woodware
  • Made In: China
  • Designed by: Christian Northeast

“Who says A has to be for Apple? Delight.Com, One of my fav online shops for modern gifts and gadgets, says it's for Afro! With amazing illustrations from Christian Northeast, these alternative alphabet blocks will be a amusing conversation piece for parents & friends and of course traditional stacking fun for the kids! What I love about these blocks is that they wacky enough to get a good giggle out of but not too crazy to be inappropriate.”

–poshlittle.com on XYZ Blocks

“Some people have ABC Blocks for kids… not Fred. Fred of course has XYZ Blocks… wooden and covered with illustrations by Christian Northeast… with everything from waffles and graffiti to trailers and vinyl to corn dogs and heroes to quicksand and jackalopes… what kid (or creative desk space) doesn’t need these?!?!?! ”

–notcot.com on XYZ Blocks

“CMP loves to turn ABC into ROFL, and we are totally digging on these XYZ Blocks by Fred & Friends. They stack, tumble, and teach letters just as well as more traditional blocks, but they're beautiful, unusual, and entertaining, too. E is for Earthworm, Q is for Quicksand, U is for Uvula, A is for Afro, and L is for Lawn Mower. All things being EQUAL, I'm going with Fred. The gorgeous, retro-style illustrations are by artist Christian Northeast, and the sixteen beautifully crafted wooden blocks come packaged in a handy wood box with a recyclable clear plastic top. Why in the World are these Wicked, Wood blocks so Wonderful? Because in my mind, W is always for Waffles. ”

–coolmompicks.com on XYZ Blocks

“FRED creates humorous, quirky gift items that are very nicely designed and packaged...They kept their art direction to a minimum and it was mostly left in my hands to work out the look of the project. My goal was to give the pictures a droll, instructional quality, like something from a vintage children's encyclopedia or dictionary.”

–XYZ designer Christian Northeast in Communication Arts magazine