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Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack

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$139.99at TargetChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $139.99 at Target on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core pencils are wax-based artist pencils with thick, creamy 0.7 mm cores that lay down color fast and blend easily. The 150-pack is the widest set in the line, covering a broad spread of hues plus grays and neutrals, and it suits colored-pencil artists, illustrators and serious hobbyists more than young children. Against harder student pencils like Faber-Castell Polychromos, the Premier cores are softer and more opaque but wear down faster and sharpen to a shorter point. Reviewers consistently praise the pigment and blending and consistently complain about brittle cores that snap and arrive broken.

Best forColored-pencil artists and illustratorsBlending and layering on toned or dark paperHobbyists building a full palette in one setAdult coloring and detailed drawing
Pros
  • Soft, creamy cores lay down rich color with light pressure
  • Blends and burnishes smoothly
  • Very broad color range in the 150 set
  • Strong opacity on dark and toned paper
  • Lightfast wax-based pigment for finished work
Cons
  • Cores are brittle and break easily, especially in shipping
  • Soft lead dulls quickly and needs frequent sharpening
  • Wax bloom can appear on finished drawings
  • Not a good fit for young children despite the age label
  • Wood casings vary; some pencils sharpen poorly

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack prices at every store

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    $139.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $159.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack price history

Lowest price we've seen: $139.99 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Artists rate the Premier line highly for pigment strength and blending, and the 150 set is a popular way to get the full range at once. The recurring complaint is breakage: cores arrive cracked or snap under normal pressure, and the soft lead needs constant sharpening.

What people mention
  • Core breakageCriticisedOwners report cores cracked on arrival or snapping while drawing, often deep inside the wood.
  • BlendingPraisedReviewers say colors blend and burnish smoothly into gradients.
  • PigmentPraisedUsers describe strong, opaque color that covers paper quickly.
  • SharpeningMixedThe soft lead gives a short point that dulls fast, and some pencils sharpen unevenly.
  • Wax bloomCriticisedSome finished drawings develop a whitish haze that has to be wiped off.
  • Color rangePraisedBuyers like the breadth of hues, grays and neutrals in the large set.

From Target

  • Multicolored art supplies
  • 0.7mm point
  • Wood material
  • No. 2 lead
  • Ages 6+

About the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack

This set contains 150 Prismacolor Premier Soft Core colored pencils in assorted colors.

Each pencil has a 0.7mm point and No. The set is intended for ages 6 and up.

Brand
Prismacolor
Product line
Premier Soft Core
Quantity
150 pencils
Colors
Multicolor
Point size
0.7mm
Lead
No. 2
Barrel material
Wood
Age range
6 and up

Specifications

Quantity (pcs)
150Source
Color
MulticolorSource

Questions and answers

Are these good for beginners?
Yes, if you want soft, blendable color and don't mind sharpening often. They are less forgiving than hard student pencils because the cores are brittle.
How do they compare with Faber-Castell Polychromos?
Premier cores are softer, more opaque and blend faster; Polychromos is harder, holds a sharper point and resists breakage better. Premier suits bold, painterly work; Polychromos suits fine detail.
Why do the pencils break?
The wax core is soft and the wood casing is thin, so drops and rough shipping can crack cores. Storing them flat and sharpening gently helps.
Is the 150 set worth it over smaller sets?
It gives the full range, including grays and less common hues, in one purchase. If you only draw portraits or landscapes, a smaller set covers most needs.
Are they safe for children?
The packaging lists ages 6 and up, but the soft, brittle cores and permanent pigment make them a better fit for supervised older kids and adults.
Do they work on dark paper?
Yes. The opaque cores show up well on toned and black paper, though light colors need several passes.
Where is the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack cheapest?
At Target, for $139.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack?
Rated 2 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Michaels.

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