Quick answer

Choose FantaColor Refill Mix if your child enjoys open-ended peg art with varied sizes; stick with standard refills if you need uniform pegs for specific templates.

Why size variety matters for creative peg art

FantaColor Refill Mix contains pegs in four diameters: 5, 10, 15, and 20 mm. This variety lets kids create textures, gradients, and dimensional effects that single-size refills cannot achieve. Standard refills typically offer one peg size, which is ideal for filling pre-printed templates but limits freeform design.

If your child often builds their own patterns rather than following templates, the mixed set gives them more expressive freedom. For structured play where every peg must fit a fixed grid, a uniform size is more practical.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • FantaColor Refill Mix: Contains four peg diameters (5, 10, 15, 20 mm) for creative, multi-texture designs. Best for open-ended play and older children (ages 3–6+). Great for freeform art, but not ideal for grid-based templates.
  • Standard single-size refill: Offers one uniform peg size, usually 10 mm. Perfect for completing FantaColor template boards where every peg must match exactly. Easier for younger children to handle and for filling pre-printed patterns.
  • Cost per peg comparison: FantaColor Refill Mix costs USD 3.75 (was USD 5.00) for a mixed set. Standard refills often cost less per peg but only in one size. If you need variety, the mix offers good value; if you only need one size, standard refills may be cheaper per peg.

Product facts

  • FantaColor Refill Mix: FantaColor Refill Mix is a refill set of mixed pegs from Quercetti, sized 5, 10, 15, and 20 mm. This variety lets kids create layered, textured peg art that single-size refills cannot achieve.

    FantaColor Refill Mix

    FantaColor Refill Mix

Which refill fits your child?

Best for

  • Kids who enjoy freeform peg art and want to experiment with textures and sizes
  • Parents looking to expand an existing FantaColor set with creative options

Not ideal for

  • Children who need uniform pegs for specific template boards
  • Very young toddlers who may struggle with the smallest 5 mm pegs