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AWESOME TOY!!!!
I bought this toy when my son turned one. By far has been the best toy we have bought yet!! Finally a toy that is fun, teaches, and keeps them entertained at the same time! Worth every penny.

Good for learning and keeping kid occupied
My son loves this. I bought it for him when he was 9 months old and he is now 12 months and still has a blast. My nephew who is 24+ months old loves it too when he comes over. Every item has a function and there are even toys that you can buy to go with it. Like a birdhouse and a phone.

The mom who only buys fisher price
I found the Toys R Us near me carried this toy so I went to get it, my 11 month old daughter really enjoys it, she likes to dance to the music, and crawl through the door, and open in and close it, over all this toy is really neat, but the problem I have with it is my light does not stay on when you turn the light swith to on, it sometimes would blink, but now it doesn't work at all, so I probably will have to return it and get a different one.

Great bang for your buck! So many activities!
Wow! This is a new Fisher Price toy that I hadn't heard of before - but knew I had to have it when I saw it. My daughter loves to crawl in and out of things, so I thought this would be a great floor level toy that might keep her interest. This was purchased for her first birthday and I think we are still discovering new buttons and such! There are so many activities and interesting things on this toy that I think the price was a real bargain! The house numbers, the rain gutter, the radio, the clock, the window, the mailbox, etc, etc! There are sounds for nearly every activity, and even the sounds can be changed depending upon what setting the radio is on. My daughters current favorite place in the "house" is the mail box. She loves putting the mail in and out of it. She gets very excited and just chatters away at this toy - crawling in and out of the door and listening as it "creaks" open and then "slams" shut. The toy overall seems to focus mostly on the concept of opposites (night/day, up/down, open/close, etc) and numbers.

There are two volume settings - the lower one being just loud enough for her to hear it while she is playing (thank you Fisher Price!) and the other much louder. On the lower setting, I cannot hear it unless I am sitting at the toy with her.

I just can't say enough about all the activites - I expect that this will be a toy she can play with for a long time without getting bored of it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

This little wheelbarrow is the tool of choice for hauling flowers, grass clippings, toys, and other treasures. Not only does it look like a real wheelbarrow, it is a real wheelbarrow, with a red steel tray, a black triangular steel undercarriage, and finished hardwood handles. The tray has no-scratch edges and is 20 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The black plastic molded wheel is 7 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches wide. The wheelbarrow stands 11 inches from the floor and is 32 inches from the front of the tray to the ends of handles. The whole thing weighs a little more than 7 pounds. --Louise Carter ... Read more

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DURABLE and versatile - a definite "best buy"
This wheelbarrow is just like the ones adults use, but sized for 2 to 5 year olds. It is manufactured really well (not at all like the flimsy plastic ones you'll see at your local toystore) and is easy to assemble. Our children have used theirs to haul snow, sand, rocks, sticks, leaves, water, dolls, blocks, and eachother. Watch their self-esteem and self-confidence grow as they really contribute to outdoor chores by hauling their own load in their own wheelbarrow! This toy is durable and will be around long after my children have outgrown it. (Note - in case this is a gift, be careful where you have it shipped to because our wheelbarrows arrived in the original boxes you'd see in the toystore, with big pictures of the wheelbarrow on the side.) We couldn't be happier with this purchase of a quality Radio Flyer product.

Great Buy
This is so much better than the plastic wheelbarrows. My son has it all - toy blowers, weadeaters, mowers, etc. and this is his favorite because it actually looks just like daddy's! He hauls dirt, flowers, and of course, toys everywhere. We have had this since Christmas and it has lasted well.

good hard to find toy
When I gave this to my 4 1/2 year old nephew the first thing he did was pile his toys in it and give them a ride. I don't agree with the reviewers who think this is small. It looks like my nephew has alot of growing to do before anyone could suggest it was too small for him. My only problem was putting it together which is surprisingly difficult. That is more of a two person job.

Just like Daddy
My husband has been doing lots of yard work using a wheelbarrow. My two year old son tries with all his might to lug that big old wheelbarrow around but of course cannot. I bought this wheelbarrow for him so he could work along beside his dad safely. This is the cutest little thing I've seen! It is a perfect replica of a real full-size one. It is very sturdy and was very easy to put together. However, I will have to agree with another review that the recommended size is not correct. It is the perfect size for a two year old, if maybe even just a tad on the small side for him. This is okay since it makes it so easy for him to move it around safely. BUT...by next year, it will be too small. I believe the recommended age is 3-5 years or something like that. This wheelbarrow would be much too small for that age group. Overall, this wheelbarrow is a real find for a young one who likes pretend play and enjoys working in the yard just like Mommy or Daddy. Like typical Radio Flyer products, I'm sure it will last and last. I even had a friend who planted flowers in hers after her children outgrew it and it was precious.

Item is mislabeled on Amazon
I bought this item for my four year old niece, [as] it was suitable for 3-5 year olds. However, when the box arrived, the label said that it was for 18 month olds and up! This item is more suitable for 2 year olds than 4 year olds.... ... Read more

Editorial Review

This pretend cash register may seem like all fun and games to your little one but is actually teaching him coin and money values, coin identification, numbers, counting, and quantities. The register comes with a stack of play pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, all encased in easy-to-handle plastic chips. In explore mode, the smart coin reader on the register identifies all coins as kids drop them in, teaching their name and value. Four additional price tags represent larger monetary values and as kids slide price tags over the flashing scanner or drop coins in the register, they learn how to add values together and make totals. Kids can also set the register to price check mode to play a fun game that teaches number identification. Final checkout reinforces numbers, coins, and coin combinations once again and plays a fun song when the register opens. Throughout playtime, kids will receive encouragement and requests to keep playing from the LeapFrog's friendly voice. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Fun toy but hard keep up with!
I love this toy becouse it teaches my boys about money. The only thing I don't like is that the money always gets stuck in the slot. It does have an opening to get the money out, but you need a screwdriver. So every time they put the money in to quickly after another, I have to go find my hand screwdriver. My boys have a great time playing with this cash register. If this one ever broke, I would go out and by another one. It is the best on I have found.

The best cash register yet!
Ever since my kids got this for Christmas last year they have not quite playing with it. Plus I think it's great because it interacts with out leap frog shopping cart. my kids play for hours with it, a great toy!

Excellent for fun and learning!
We gave this cash register to our 4 yr. old and 2 yr. old last Christmas. It has since been used for countless games of "Store" and is still working and looking great (5 months later). As a parent and home educator, my favorite feature is the coins, which are made to resemble actual coins, but are surrounded by color-coded plastic rings to help children learn to identify the correct amounts. The price scanners are another neat, unique function, as the kids can customize price amounts for their store "merchandise."

My children remain interested in this toy, partially because cash registers just add to the fun of pretend play, and perhaps partially due to the four different modes of play. I appreciate the volume control button, too!

I can understand the complaint about coins getting stuck, but we have never had any real problems with this. They really only get jammed if a child loads too many coins in the slot at once. Our children have learned to remove the coins after inserting just a few.

Bottom line: I highly recommend this toy if you are looking for a high-quality cash register, or just an exciting means of learning math concepts.

Jams unacceptably
We have most of leapfrog's other products, they are usually great. This toy, however, has a product defect. The problem is that the coins jam both internally (there is an afterthought "door" secured with a screw to access internal jams) as well as externally in the coin return tray. When I say "Jams" I mean "Jams almost immediately". As in "within 30 seconds of play". To remove the jam you need a screwdriver and knife - not what you want you use around toddlers. Children cannot "unjam the toy". Unacceptable. If they can fix this issue, it will be an outstanding toy as it is compatible with their shopping cart (highly recommended) as well. It is one of the favorites at playgroup, which is a contributing factor to it jamming (several hands playing with it at once).

After speaking with Leapfrog, customers that own this toy and are experiencing jamming should register their product with leapfrog so that they may be contacted when a fix is available for the problem. Leapfrog is aware of the issue.

Worst Leapfrog product ever
We have most of leapfrog's other products, most are great. This toy, however is awful. The main problem is that the coins jam both internally (there is an afterthought "door" secured with a screw to access internal jams) as well as externally in the coin return tray. When I say "Jams" I mean "Jams almost immediately". As in "within 30 seconds of play". To remove the jam you need a screwdriver and knife - not what you want you use around toddlers. Children cannot "unjam the toy". Totally unacceptable.

This problem brought to light a reprehensible policy of Leapfrog - they won't take any returns or exchanges for non-manufacturing defects. This was bought as a gift for my daughter, it was purchased in a distant city, and we cannot return the product to the retailer.

Rotten toy, and a rotten custom service attitude - last time I will give this company my money... ... Read more

Editorial Review

Often the best way to get the housework done is to have your children working by your side.When it's time to vacuum, preschoolers can use this toy Hoover right alongside an adult using a realvacuum cleaner. Sized for preschoolers, the navy and black, hard plastic vacuum stands 26.25 inches highand has adjustable levers in front, working lights, and a realistic motor sound. There's a flexible black hoseon one side and three yellow plastic attachments inside a storage compartment with a clear door. Thoughthe Hoover is fairly sturdy, the door isn't the most durable part of it; after a while it may begin to fall open,making the attachments fall on the floor. There's also a removable cloth dust bag inside, although thesuction action is so slight that very little dirt is actually collected. Four C batteries are required (notincluded). --Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

Reviews (68)

A hit for little helpers
My son turned two almost two months ago, and while this toy is recommended for ages 3-6, I think it can be appropriate for some two year olds as well.

My son decided about a month ago that he wanted to assist his daddy and brothers with the vacuuming, and he'd grab the handle along with them and "help." So after some consideration, I got him this toy.

It arrived today, and as soon as I got the batteries in it, my son was off and running. He used it for an hour and a half straight, and his little head was all sweaty from "working" so hard! It was very cute.

My only suggestion is that you leave on the tape holding the accessories door on. If they don't want to play with them, these just fall out and get to be a real annoyance.

Since we have only had the toy today, I can't say how long it will last, but for now it's a HUGE hit.

Wonderful Toy
We bought this vacuum for our 14 month-old son who was so afraid of the real vacuum that just bringing it out of the broom closet resulted in pointing and sounds of concern. Actually running the real vacuum resulted in tears and screaming. However, after inital concern and positive reinforcement (kisses, 'yeah, it's your own vacuum', and cuddles) by us, our son is now keen on using his own vacuum as well as less concered about the real thing. He loves to open/close the cover on his vacuum, take out the on-board tools and put them on/off the hose attachment, and push the vacuum around making vacuum sounds ('brrrr'). We're thrilled with the realistic appearance of this toy. The only concern is that the cover for the on-board tools is not very securly attached and often requires a parent's assistance to put it back on. Overall, this is a fantastic toy with numerous fun and developmental opportunities.

Best Toy Investment I EVER Made!!!
I decided to purchase a toy vacuum for my son two years ago when he almost pushed mine down the stairs. I had no idea that he would enjoy it so much! Like I said, I purchased this two years ago, and he plays with it to this day. During the first three or four weeks he would not leave the house without it, and thankfully the obsession slowly wore off. Now, he takes it out when I vacuum and follows behind me. This vacuum has also gone down the stairs about a hundred times and still keeps on going! I have not changed the battery for the motor sounds and it still works, but occasionally it will cut out, but only after extended use. This is probably an indicator that the battery should be changed, but I refuse to until it stops working all together! After two years of hard use I would have to say that this has held up well. The hose did break in a minor way and I was able to fix it, but when it did it again, I just took it off. (He never used that part anyway.) BOY OR GIRL I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM. I think it is a great way to teach good cleaning habits and an even better way to give yourself a break and relax for awhile! A+++++++

Vacum Freak
My kid (21 Months) is just obssessed with Vacums and he has been like that for a while, he would take vacum parts from our regular vacum and play with them and throw a fit when we would take it away. Recently he was at someones house and he took over the toy vacum and wouldn't let it go, so thats when i decided to get him this Hoover, and he is just obssessed with it.

I wonder what it is that makes these kids obssessed with Vacums ?
I wonder if there is any research out there or someone can look into this further.

If your child loves when you vacuum, get this toy!
I bought this toy vacuum for my 17 month old son who always loved it when we would vacuum. When the toy arrived in the mail, my son played with it nonstop for over an hour. We had to hide it so he would come in and eat dinner! He loves playing with his vacuum and there's nothing cuter than watching him vacuum the rugs in our house with this realistic looking mini Hoover! I have only two minor complaints about this item. First, the "filter" on the side keeps unlatching, but it's really just a minor issue and doesn't affect the fun of this toy one bit! Also, the vacuum often locks in the upright position and my son can't unlock it, becuase he is too young to figure out the release. But this toy is recommened for a child a bit older, and that is probably why. Nonetheless, he still loves this vacuum. ... Read more

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Don't buy this toy, ever!
What a cute idea this would have been if only Fisher Price would care enough about the quality to take it off the market and redo the thing. Ours never did make a bubble, not once, didn't even think about it. Now, the handle won't stay on and absolutely forget about using it in the grass. The wheels just won't go through it at all. One would think with all the complaints that Fisher would do something about it but so far, nothing has materialized. It's made very poorly, falls apart very quickly and ours didn't even last a year. If you use it in the house without trying the bubbles, it's just fine. But then again, the mowing sound will quit very quickly on you and the rest of it will follow. I really want my money back. We replaced it with a John Deere toy lawn mower and boy, what a difference! There is no comparison in the quality between these two toys. That John Deere is just so much more substantial and heavy! It goes right through the grass and makes a very, very realistic lawn mower sound. My little guy hasn't stopped using it since we brought it home. I highly recommend that one! Guess it's true for their toys too - "Nothing Runs Like a Deere."

Not as exciting as we thought...
Our 2-year old daughter loves bubbles and we thought this would be a great toy but the bubbles do not come out right away. This toy is not for use in small spaces or the bubbles don't fly, you have to walk several feet before the bubbles appear. One other down side is that it doesn't hold much bubble liquid so we are constantly refilling it. And it doesn't work well on the grass as it's pictured, you need to use it on the sidewalk or something flat. Overall, she loves it but it does have some drawbacks.

Does not work !
We just bought this for our son, what a great combination bubbles and a little mower! We put it together put the bubbles in and away he went. He pushed the mower for an hour and never got one bubble, he still loves pushing the mower, even though there were never any bubbles. That would have been a great bonus.

it would be okay IF all the parts were there!!!!!
I got the double blash mower for my daughter, she has mine when i was little but i wanted her to have a new one so i got this one for her.. it's a really good toy, but not everything came with it. like the bubble wands, the stickers,and one side of mower where bubbles are supoosed to come out..not a single bubble comes out.

bubble mower is awful
THIS IS THE WORSE TOY WE HAVE EVER HAD. IT DOES NOT WORK. WE GOT 3 BUBBLES OUT OF IT AND THAT WAS IT. AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES OF TRYING TO GET BUBBLES WE GAVE UP. WE SHOULD OF JUST BOUGHT A CHEAP MOWER THAT DOESN'T CLAIM TO MAKE BUBBLES. WHEN I BOUGHT THIS MY AUNT SAID "THOSE MOWERS NEVER WORKED WHEN MY KIDS WERE YOUNG". I GUESS THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED MUCH! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. IT REALLY FRUSTRATED MY KIDS AND WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR THEM. TRY AGAIN FISHER-PRICE. ... Read more

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I was amazed!
I bought this toy for my two-year old nephew for Christmas since he was so fascinated with watching his Dad mow. It turned out that there was another two-year old who was at our Christmas as well. My nephew wouldn't let go of this toy. He wouldn't even open up his other gifts! Between him and the other two-year old (a little girl) we had to do some negotiating to keep them from fighting over it. I was very impressed as I didn't expect him to like it very much - he gets tons of toys (we spoil him!)! But it was clearly his favorite toy. I highly recommend it!

The love of my son's life
My son LOVES this toy. We had bought a Fisher Price lawn mower that couldn't even roll on real grass. This is sturdy enough that he can walk behind mommy or daddy while we mow the lawn. He is just obsessed with this toy. Highly recommended!

Great Entertainment
I am purchasing the mower for my 15 month old son. He used his 3 year old cousins non stop on our vacation. It is so cleaver. It talks to you and makes these neat mower sounds just like daddy's mower. He wore himself out every night with this thing. His cousin still plays with it too. I think that the minimum age is a not correct. My son had no problems figuring out this toy and having a great time.

Where have our manners gone?
My son was given this mower as a first birthday gift. It is easy for him to push around however I am amazed with the so called "fun phrases". Mike The Mower belches several times and at one point belches and says "oh, was that me"? Disgusting. Not what I want to be teaching my 1 year old.

A great great toy!!
I just read a review here that said it does not have an off button, my 18 month old son found it right away, he turned it over and loves to turn it off and on. It is a great toy and very very durable, my son is now 2 and still plays with it hard. It is also popular during playgroup, it usually causes a fight, everyone wants to play it and my son doesn't want to share. ... Read more

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Love this toy!
My son is 20 months old and when we got him this Vacuum a few months ago he was immediately drawn to it! He plays with it every day and wants to take it every where. The brush attachment did break off rather quickly but he loves it any way.

great toy for toddlers
I got this for my daughter when she was one, and she has enjoyed it more as she's gotten older. It is very sturdy, and she loves the voice. It's a good present--at her 2nd birthday party, everyone was playing with it including the boys. I know what to buy as gifts for them now....

A Great Birthday present
I saw the reviews weren't that great for this toy, until I got to the last one in which they said the handle was fine and they must have fixed the problem. So I bought it to try for myself. I noticed an extra assembly notice in the box dated in 2004 with the instructions stating information specifically about the handle. It seems that they have fixed the problem and it does stay on. My daughter loves it! Once she opened it, she didn't even want to open her other gifts!

Great Sturdy Toy
I just purchased this for my 11 month old who loves my vacuum cleaner. he loves to pretend to vacuum like mommy and it is so cute. It is very sturdy and I have never had the problem of the handle falling off. Maybe they have fixed this problem?

poorly made!
My child can never use this because the handle constantly falls off. Glue or tape has not helped. Terrible purchase! Buy a different vacuum. ... Read more

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Li'l Hunk O' Junk
I was very dissapointed with this register. The scanner worked intermitently. The belt never worked, the pieces of it kept falling off and going under the black belt and we would have to take the whole thing apart to retrieve it and put it back on.
I would not recommend this, it is frustrating. The Barbie register is better.

cheap!
This toy was fun when it worked for about two weeks. First the scanner stopped working. Then it beeped when the cash register wasn't even on. Then the machine stopped working all together . It looks like a fun and inexpensive toy, but don't waste your money. It won't last long. Put a few extra dollars in and buy a cash register that might last.

Be leery of this product if you want all the items to work
This is actually the first review I've ever written but wanted to warn other parents that if you are expecting a quality product that will "work" for any length of time to invest your money in something else. There are two scanners and the cash register itself that works like a calculator that need the AA batteries to work. The cash register will open and close and you can turn a dial on the scanner without the batteries. If that is enough for your little one, this might be a decent product. I received a replacement product as the first one only worked for a few minutes (I thought it just needed new batteries but this wasn't the case). With the replacement product, the hand scanner only works part of the time and the little belt on the other scanner was already tore on one side when we received it. The cash register itself also had dirt spots and needed to be cleaned though I took it right from the wrapping. I'm wondering just how roughly these products were handled. My son's favorite part of the toy are the eight plastic coins and the little credit card:) Hope this helps!

You get what you pay for!
This toy is SO flimsy! I thought it might be a problem when it only cost ten bucks but I had hope that maybe I would be pleasantly suprised. Nope! The cash drawer worked exactly ONCE and now does not open, for no discernible reason. The conveyor belt is nearly impossible to move and I read in another review that the microphone is supposed to do something? Ours never has!

I would much rather pay twice as much for something that wasn't going to break if my kid breathes on it too hard!

Save your money!
Well, it's a great concept but it doesn't last! Scan wand doesn't work for long and now the microphone is shot, the scanner noise is weak and flimsy and the credit card scanner doesn't work anymore. Put a little more money into a register that lasts! ... Read more

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Cute, but tiny and flimsy
I recently purcashed this cart for my daughter for her 5th birthday. While very cute, the cart is way too small for a child over 2 and VERY flimsy. I would not purchase it again. I expect it to break any day. (We've only had it a week.)

Not sturdy; falls apart
The front kept popping off of our cart. Finally after a year of replacing it over and over the plastic connecting piece on one side broke off, making the cart useless because it had no front. The separate seat for a baby doll is cute, though.

Great fun but falls apart
My two year old absolutely would not leave the store without this and she still plays with it a year later. However, there are two problems. One, it immediately needed repair to the basic connections and, two, it has a pinching hazard between the basket and the frame. But of course, my daughter never noticed either of those. She simply loves to play with it, constantly, and has to take it on walks around the block.

Cute and fun but not sturdy
My daughter received this for her Bday, and it gets played with just about everyday. But it tips over easily, and younger children need to be closely supervised with it. It came with a nice assortment of play food and money, but I'm not sure I would have bought this one myself.

Cool Cart!!
This cart is very good!It has a lot of space and you can even put a doll in the front!!!I can never stop playing with it with our cash register!It comes with play food that you could put in the cart!I like it!!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Little tykes who like to play pretend can clean the floors withthis scaled-down Dirt Devil vacuum. Standing 28 inches tall, it's alightweight plastic vacuum cleaner with a pivoting handle and wheelsthat glide across any smooth surface. Push a button and the base lightsup, while the motor kicks in to make a revving sound. It takes three AAbatteries (included) to create the light and sound, but with or withoutbatteries, this is a likely hit amongst the tidy crowd. --LaurenBernard ... Read more

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Love It!
I purchased this toy for my son when he was about 18 months old. He absolutely loves it. He vacuums inside, outside and in the car. He pushes the vacuum around the neighborhood to the playground. Whenever I start vacuuming, he immediately runs to his vacuum and helps. The cost of this toy is extremely cheap, especially considering the hours of fun play my son has derived from it. I highly recommend this toy for toddlers. The battery compartment does not always hold the batteries in tightly enough for the sound and lights function to work, but he is not very interested in that function anyway. Happy vacuuming!

My son LOVES it!!!!
This is by far my 2 year old son's favorite toy & has been for about 2 months. He will not leave it alone. Ever.

My son loves this
My son has been fascinated with the vacuum cleaner since he was a year old. He would stand at the closet and scream whever I put it away. I bought this hoping to ease his anxiety when I was tired of cleaning! He loves this toy. He is now just over 2 and goes to find his vacuum whever mommy is vacuuming. He loves the button that he can push himself to turn it "on" and the light is great. It would be nice if it actually picked up dirt but you can't beat it for the price. It's quiet, has no pieces to break or get lost, and is very inexpensive. He uses it on a regular basis and I've never had to replace the batteries in the year+ that I've had it. It shuts off automatically after a minute or so.

My two year old son LOVES this toy!
My son received this toy as a gift when he was about twenty months old and I must say that it is definitely one of his favorite toys. He was so fascinated by the real vacuum cleaner and now he actually feels as though he is really vacuuming. He reaches for his toy vacuum first thing every morning and it definitely occupies him for long periods of time. The nice thing is it is so durable and easy to use. I love the button that can be pressed to make noise(and it's not loud either) that makes it seem even more like a real vacuum. There are not all that many toys that he loves the way he loves this one and I can see him enjoying it for many years to come. It is also very inexpensive and is well worth the money.

Broke in two days.......
My twin sons loved playing with my vacuum so much that we decided to buy them these. They go through batteries so quickly and the vacuum broke in 3 pieces in two days. A total waste of money. We should have stuck to the Little Tykes vacuum as they are the most durable toys. ... Read more

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A Favorite
This toy has survived 1 year of toddlerhood and continues to be a favorite. A great pretend-play item for your toddler.

Lots of fun for little money!
(...). I bought this toy on a whim when my son was about two, he loved it. Six months later, and he still loves it. He's played w/ it almost every day since. It comes w/ lots of pretend food to "cook" and "eat", as well as a place setting. There are 4 real timer buttons, each w/ different times that accurately elapse on the liquid crystal display. One button is for a bacon setting, one for soup, and one for popcorn. The fourth button is just a general timer. After pressing one of the four timer buttons, the start button needs to be pressed for the microwave to start "cooking". When start is pressed, your child will hear a woman's voice stating the item on the timer button they pressed. A small white light inside the unit illuminates, and the turntable rotates. As the last 5 seconds elapses, you will hear beeping; a small red light inside turns on, then off; the turntable stops; and the voice says "careful, it might be hot", or "bacon's ready," etc.... (...) As far as durability goes, the oven was dropped once from about 3-4 feet onto a hard floor- the door came off, but it easily snapped back on with no evidence of permanent damage.

Nice toy
This is a great toy to add to your kitchen/play house toys. My kids really like it and its quite realistic.

Hours of fun!
My son got this 2 years ago (his was pink) and it lasted until just yesterday. Nothing broke off it simply stopped working. I have purchased this toy for 3 other children and they all played with it for hours. It'a a great toy for a boy if you aren't into the large kitchen and you can't beat it for [the]$!

Microwave Oven
I bought this for a birthday gift for aboy. It is absolutely a huge, huge hit!

He's only had it for a couple of weeks so as for the durability only time will tell. For $10.00, I'm sure I'd go buy him another one.

His twin brothers like playing with it too, when they can get him away from it! ... Read more

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great pretend play!
My daughter, 4 at the time, bought this with her own money at Toys R Us and really loves it. She still uses it at 5 1/2. My only three complaints are 1) we got 2 left gloves; 2) the apron is not a soft plastic, so it doesn't fold well or tie easily; 3) since the mop is made with yarn, you can't really mop with it, so I am constantly catching my daughter as she smears lint all over the floor I have just mopped :-) I suppose we could have exchanged the playset for one with two working gloves, but it was not worth the time...she wouldn't have used them anyway.

It is perfect for kids to "help" you clean up, and they love to immitate you and work alongside you. If the mop were made with cotton instead of synthetic yarn, perhaps it would be nicer.

I think this was a good fun purchase, and it is perfect for pretend play.

Not very durable
I got this for my son who loves to help me clean. He loves it, but just like the other reviews, the handles on the mop and broom broke pretty quickly. It has some serious duct tape on it. My son still uses it, but it's just kind of disappointing that it broke so easily.

Brakes, mop yarn falls out all over house
I thought this would be get great for my 3 year old son. So in march he got it as a gift when his brother was born. He is not rough but the handles broke and I was picking up all the mop strings all over the house. He loved it but it all fell apart on him. It broke his heart that he could not sweep or mop. I do admit that even though the brisles on the dust pan brush where to thick and rough to pick up dirt of the floor it worked great for the dog hairs off the floor since he was sheading. ... Good luck if you buy this I highly do not recommend

The broom broke!
Grand niece is a sweeping fool and loved the broom, but it broke after after about 1 hour of play, but we fixed it with duct tape and this set was the only thing she would play with all day, she even had to take the broom home with her.. I like it, just wish the broom was a tad sturdier. ... Read more

Editorial Review

When the food scene stretches from a deep-space stationcafeteria to a medieval castle dungeon to a chuck wagon on the bigcattle drive, the make-believers can depend on Food to Go to tempt andsatisfy imaginary appetites. This 45-piece plastic set packs into itsplastic carrying box and includes almost everything needed for funfood-play. Included are a frying pan, a pot, a cutting board, a ladle, aspatula, plates, and cups. Also in the set are a ketchup bottle, amustard bottle, two hamburger buns, three French fries, a chicken leg,pizza, sausage, bread, a tomato, a milk carton, and an orange juicecarton. --Ava Natov ... Read more

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Not worth the $$$
I passed up on several other vaccuums to get my son this one and it is just boring. Barely makes a loud enough sound that hardly sounds like a real vaccuum. The beads that spin on the hand held part are just as boring (could have been more spinny, more colorful)and it lacks a button on the side so child can push down with foot to angle it so child can "vacuum". Pretty lame especially considering that it's pretty expensive. ... Read more