1. 'press-a-print'; briefcase shaped moulded plastic with a yellow lid and brown base and red holding clips either side of the carrying handle. On the lid is a large white dial with a red knob. Dial is decorated with simple illustrations. When the dial is turned; it operates a white plate; situated underneath it in the lid; which moves back and forth and is the printer. On the lid is an arrow showing the way to turn the dial. The base of the box is formed into compartments and in the centre is a strip of white foam on which is placed a block of the type to be printed. The operation consists of colouring the white moving plate with crayon; putting the type block on the foam plate with a sheet of paper over it; closing the lid and turning the dial. The colour and type design is then transferred to the paper.
2. sheet of instructions in picture form; printed in blue and black on white.
*3-6. sheets of rubbery orange vinyl type blocks; to be cut out before use.
5 7/8in x 3¼in (14.9x8.3cm)
3-letters of the alphabet from a to l; 27 in all some with extras
4-letters of the alphabet from m to z; 27 in all some with extras
5-6 individual blocks of illustrations
6-3 individual blocks of illustrations and numbers 1-9
*7-10. sheets of rubbery orange vinyl type blocks; to be cut out before use. They have a variety of words; numbers and symbols. 5 7/8in x 2¼in (14.9x5.7cm)
11. pad of paper for use with the printer.
12. packer's slip
13. leaflet of the range of Live-n-Learn toys available in 1979.
14. box lid; card printed in colours to show titles; maker's name and marks and a photograph of children playing with the toy.
15. box base; plain card
There are three wax crayons, red, blue and yellow, contained in a plastic bag.