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Adorable!!
This is a wonderful ride on toy for your infant/toddler. My son is only six months old and just laughs at it. My cousin's baby has used it and he had a blast! The noises are so cool too!! I would recommend this product to anyone. ... Read more

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let's get ready to roll
I just bought this bike for my 2 1/2 yr old son as his little red trike got stolen. He was devistated until we found this at the store. He would not get off it and has been riding it around the house since. He quickly learned exactly what each button does and can mimmick them. He has learned that they should be pushed in a certain order, first turn on the bike, then decided what the weather is, find out where you are going, turn on the music, use your turn signal and get ready to rock and roll. It was a little difficult to put together, I am a single mom and I need someone with a little more muscle power to get some of the screws to go into the plastic but all in all easy to follow. Not sure if it will last as long as a metel trike but I know he will have just as much fun if not more. One word to the wise the noises it makes are LOUD! I really suggest this be an outside toy.

GREAT PURCHASE!
I added wood blocks to the pedals and my two year old is grasping the concept. He rode this bike through the house all winter and is really enjoying it now that he can ride outside. he has a ball with the blinkers so he is using his turning signals. My son is fasinated with motorcycles so any bike related item is sure to be a hit.

Great Bike!
I bought this for my 2 year-old grandson and he loves it. It assembled very easily and quickly. He loves to push the different buttons and listen to the variety of sounds. His feet don't quite reach the pedals yet, but he is still able to push himself around without his feet getting stuck or caught on the bike. The adjustable seat is a bonus too, because he won't outgrow it too fast. ... Read more

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fun but should take out lock and wear shoes
My 2 year old was so excited to get on this big toy and the thrill is still lasting. There is a review in here that gives very simple instructions to make this toy playable. The arm locks and is difficult even for adults to unlock however It is so simple to fix this it is well worth the effort. If I did not read that review and did not know how to unlock arm I would not like the toy much and it would frusterate kids. So take my advice find that review on how to disable thr red lock mechanism and it is a great toy. The process takes all of four minutes. Enjoy

Great Indoor toy but...
My son absolutely loved it when he got it as a gift. He hopped right on it. It comes with sounds and the two stage bucket is also a cool feature and it comes with a little hard hat.

To operate the bucket the child has to twist the handle bars. I found this a little bit of a task as an adult and he didn't seem to have the strengh at 2 years old to get the bucket to release. We took it outside and as soon as he got sand int he moving parts it is no impossible to move the arm. He also wants to wear the hard hat but the adjustable strp will not stay fastened.

As for driving it. He seemed to take right to it. The child must pick it up a bit to steer and he figured that part out. The top swivles and the track that it rides on goes straight. Soemtimes when he rides it in the house he gets the track caught on the coffeee table or other furniture.

It's a fun toy but I wouldn't go out and buy another if I had to.

Reality Check
Let's face it. You don't have the kind of money to send Junior to college, so why not prep him for his future career with this durable, educational toy from Friendly Toys? After a quick crash course in excavating, your son will be digging up the flower bed in no time. The included helmet is handy to protect Junior from falling debris as he gains valuable experience for the real world.

2 yr. old grandson
This was a Birthday gift for my grandson that just turned 2..It was an instant hit for him.. he justed loved, and would not even get off to open the other gifts...It was easy for him to operate and move around..I know that he will enjoy it this summer in the sandbox...great toy ..

2 YEAR OLD
mY SON WHO JUST TURNED 2 GOT THIS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND HE ABSOLUTLY LOVES IT. hE IS VERY ROUGH AND IT HOLDS UP TO HIM. GREAT GIFT FOR ANY BOY. MY 4 AND 1/2 ALSO LOVES IT. THEY FIGHT OVER IT. ... Read more

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What a great playground!!!
I have a two year old and a three year old, both boys. They got this for Christmas and have played on it everyday since then. All the rounded corners and smooth plastic means no splinters. I would tell anyone with little ones that love to climb, this is the one to have! They love to crawl in the tunnel and slide on the slides!! I have to say, make sure you get BOTH boxes!!

awesome
Both my children, ages 17 months and 4 years old, LOVE this. The smaller slide is perfect for my little one and the bigger one is fabulous for my older son. All I can say is AWESOME. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the cost of shipping and that Little Tikes now only distributes this to online stores so you'll always have to pay the shipping. Luckily, I was able to find this used at a day care that was closing down, otherwise the price is definitely worth it.

Small for the money, but fun
The instructions are very hard to read, with mostly dark colored pictures to go by. It takes two people to put it together and one must have strong muscles to lock the walls in place. Also, it seems much smaller sitting in the yard than it does on the picture, especially with the price of it. It is very colorful though and it has a great wavy slide.

Lots of fun for lots of kids!
This playground is just terrific! I have a two year old, almost five year old, and 6 year old and this is great fun for all of them (and the neighbors' kids, too!). I ordered mine through BJ's and so didn't have to pay shipping, which was great. (...). We have a Suburban and put the boxes on top, but shipping right to our front door would have been great, too. Assembly time says 60 min. but maybe that's true once you've done it several times! It took me about 1 3/4 hours to put together with some occasional assistance from a neighbor. The pieces just slide together and lock in place, though this takes a little muscle at times. I started with the pieces laying down and then stood the whole thing up once the first 4 sides were together, and turned it over another couple times as needed. I don't think it's particularly difficult to put together, just the pieces are large and cumbersome. Also, it's helpful to really study the pictures that come with the directions, and also to know that the numbered pieces go from 4 to 1 during assembly. The only major assembly problem I had was with the very last piece, the support to the large slide. The holes were drilled incorrectly on one side so the company is sending me another one. They were terrific when I called, I didn't even ask for another slide, I was going to ask if I could just drill another set of holes. I envision lots of playtime on this playground and I really wish I had gotten it a couple years ago! If your kids love to climb like mine do, I highly recommend this one!

2 Year Olds BEST FRIEND!!
Just purchase, received and put together this playground for our soon to be 2 yr. old (May 9th) and he is all over it. He even climbs on top of the tunnel! The only problem(s) we had were after reading the reviews, we couldn't find it in stores anywhere! (...)An 18 wheeler brought it which was pretty bad because he coulnd't turn around on our Road and he dropped the 2 HUGE boxes off at the end of our driveway! So, if you get it from these people, make sure they don't bring it by the Yellow Freight Trucking Co.! But other than that and trying to build it (at least 2 people and 2 hrs. you will need) - my kids and neighbor kids love it! My other son is 8 and he is able to fit through the tunnel which looked pretty small to me! The max. weight for this is: 100 lbs. each child and can hold 8 kids! This is well worth the money and we can see many years of fun with this as they don't play with anything else they have in or out of the house! I thought the price was pretty steep but the peace of mind is well worth it! Relax while they ENJOY!! ... Read more

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Hazardous
Caution: My 2 1/2 year old son LOVES this horse. He rides it everyday, many times a day. It is only 2 months old and already the spring covers are destroyed and yesterday the S hook that connects the spring to the horse BROKE in half causing my son to fall. Fortunately, the wall 'caught' him or else he may have been impaled by the pole support of the horse and seriously injured. My son was left only with a bruise on his nose and hurt feelings because his horse was broken. We contacted Radio Flyer. They offered to ship us more S hooks, but somehow I think they lost the bigger picture of the safety hazard of this toy. I think and hope it will be recalled before an innocent child is seriously hurt or killed. Please consider this before purchasing. Thank you.

POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY!
The first problem waswith the spring safety covers.The springs wore through the plastic covers after about 2 weeks and now the pipes and springs are exposed.The company sent me replacement covers, but I can't see that they will last any longer this time around.I'm actually surprised that no one else has mentioned this problem yet. Addendum:FIRST OUR SPRING COVERS WORE OUT IN TWO WEEKS. THEN A SPRING BROKE. THE BROKEN PIECE OF METAL WAS HURLED ACROSS THE ROOM AND HIT ME IN THE LEG. THE COMPANY REPLACED THE SPRING. NOW JUST AFTER ONE WEEK OF RIDING AGAIN, ANOTHER SPRING BROKE. MY DAUGHTER FELL OFF BOTH TIMES. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A QUALITY ITEM! RADIO FLYER HAS SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TOY, AND I'LL BE CALLING THEM AGAIN TOMORROW. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PIECE OF JUNK! DON'T BUY!

Look no Further!
I bought my 2 1/2 daughter this horse and she loves it. I have to admit that she WAS scared the first time she saw it because it looks so real! She can get on and off it with no problem. The horse does sit a little high but it has side steps that make it easy to get on and off. My husband put the horse together by himself and it took him 3 hours because it has a lot of little screws.He did need my help to put the head together so i guess you can say that one person can put it together. We love the saddle! It's nice and soft. We know that it is going to last us a long time since it is a "Radio Flyer". They have a good reputation of Quality and Durablity. Mom loves the safety covers for the springs, Dad loves that fact that he didn't pay for it (just kidding) he likes the fact that it will last a long time and our daughter just loves it, period.
4/13/05 It's been 3 months now since we bought the horse. We have NO problem with the springs nor the covers as mentionedwith other people. My daughter rides it Everyday and believe me, she goes Crazy on it. Hopefully, those other kids are ok but our horse is doing just fine so far, so good.

mom of an energetic 20mo. old boy
My son got this horse as a gift for christmas and we are so pleased with it.It is very safe for a 20 mo. old who climbs on every thing the second a back is turned.The springs are covered so he can't be pinched and the seat is cushioned, it even has the step up base to make it easier to safely slide down off.

The best by far!
This horse is sooo nice.The yarn mane is very cute.The foot rests, besides being better than those of other similar horses because of the 3 levels, are better because they are so much more substantial.The others are of a much thinner plastic, and since that's where your child's foot would be its good that its sturdy and not easily cracked.But my favorite feature is the soft seat.It is really thick.Little one's can bounce to their heart's content without a sore bottom.If you purchase the horse at a Toys R Us store, they will assemble it for you for ten bucks.I highly recommend this horse! ... Read more

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Love it!
This was a gift from my inlaws for my 1 1/2 year old son at Christmas. We had bought a similar sized plastic trike made by another company for Christmas. My son rode both and ended up riding the Radio Flyer almost exclusively. The other trike sat there for a few months. Occassionaly, my son would get on the plastic one, ride for a few seconds, and then get on the Radio Flyer. I finally put the plastic trike in the closet. Once, when he was too rough on the trike, the little red retaining hub popped off and he couldn't ride it. I couldn't find the hub so I retrieved the plastic trike from the closet for him to use and began looking for the missing piece. After a week, I found the piece and reattached it with a good whack with a mallet. When I showed the repaired bike to my son he went over to the plastic one (he is now 2), grabbed the handle bars, said "Here," and got on the Radio Flyer. He loves to ride it around the house and on the back porch and side walk. The wheels roll more easily over a variety of surfaces, the seat is fairly comfortable, and it is very light weight. We love this product! ... Read more

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Our daughter LOVES her new house!!!
Our 18 month old daughter, Madilyn, absolutley adores her new house (BIG THANKS to Lolo and Lola who sent the $$$). My husband, his friend, and I put the house together in 30 minutes. We put it out in the backyard. It doesn't take up that much room at all (So if you have a small yard, this is perfect). She loves ringing the doorbell and going in and out (and in and out again). She likes to open and close the shutters to play peek-a-boo. She also loves the cordless phone that came with it...it looks like our real phone. She says, "Hel-lo" and hands it to me. The floor is very sturdy (I crawled in and sat in there with her). We live in an area that has A LOT of pollen. Yesterday we noticed that there was a layer of it on the floor. We just took the water hose and hosed it down. The drainage holes work great! She couldn't wait until it dried, so needless to say she came out with wet shorts. She fits perfect on the molded-in seats. If you have a larger toddler, it may pose a problem. There may not be enough space between your child and the table. She also loves to stick things through the mailbox. All-in-all this is an AWESOME buy. It keeps our daughter entertained for hours. We also bought the Step2 Water and Sand Table and the Step2 Big Folding Slide. Between all that, her two ride-on toys, and her sandbox, the backyard looks like a fun park! P.S. Be sure to have someone push against the table while you screw it in...the screw might not go in at all.

After Christmas Present
I purchased this playhouse for my little girl,she is 21 months old and she loves it,I actually have it in my house.I think it can be indoor/outdoor, due to it's size it's perfect for a little one who is just starting out and gives them room to grow.It has very neutral colors and is just cute,it took me no time at all to put it together and watching my little girl playing in it makes it all worth while.Step2 did good with this product. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A palace among playhouses, this elegant monster just might fitthe entire family in a pinch! With exterior dimensions of 58 by 68 by67 inches, it's tempting for parents to sell the real house. Theinside is equipped with a foldout table, sink/stove with cupboard,cordless wall phone, and clock with movable hands. It even featuressnazzy features like a white-framed bay window and a skylight. The endwalls have shuttered windows, and there's a full-length (46-inch) frontdoor. The roof is teal simulated tile and the walls are a pale tan.There's even a plastic welcome mat. Because of its size, the playhouseis suitable for large playrooms or yards only. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Kids love it
I bought this play house last year for my 2 year old, and he is 3 now and his brother is 1 and they play in it every day. I keep mine in the house. It was not hard to put together at all and is easy to take apart to move around. It does take the help of two people though.The door on the house is a tight fit so the only bad thing about that is fingers get pinched. But overall this was my sons best christmas present and they still enjoy it and so do my niece's and nephews.Great for any age!!!!!!

Great Job, Step2!!!
After an extensive research of outdoor toys, I have decided that this house would be a nice addition to our backyard. (...) Needless to say, I was thrilled to come across one at a garage sale.

I would like to share with those considering buying it, that this playhouse has been one of the best toys we have purchased for our kids (5 and 1 y. o.) Some of the things to consider:
1. It is extremely durable. The house I have purchased is several years old and none of the colors had faded except for the Step2 red square logo. There are no cracks, broken parts, or major scratches. The only thing I had to do with it is to wash it and reattach some of the stickers that had started to peel.
2. It is HUGE. I am 5'7 and can easily fit in the house. I do have to sit down inside, but there is still plenty room left for my kids, their "babies" and strollers, as well as a play shopping cart.
3. It is sturdy. Our 7-month, 70 lbs German Sheppard pup has been testing the house by stepping on the table and jumping in and out of the windows. The house stands up great to all this abuse.
4. It is fun. Our kids have spent HOURS at a time playing in it. It encourages their imaginations and development of language skills.
5. It encourages outside play. Did I mention that our kids now play outside even when it rains? The playhouse makes a perfect shelter for those days when it just "drizzles" outside.
6. You will be able to return at least some of the $$ when your kids outgrow it. As I mentioned earlier, the house is extremely durable and much sought after at garage sales.
7. It is easy to move. It took me about 15 minutes to disassemble the house and another 15 to put it back together.

Overall, it is a great toy and our kids enjoy playing in it daily.

9 years and still giving enjoyment
We bought the playhouse for our daughters, then 5 and 3. The house was big enough for both of them plus a few friends. In comparing expensive wooden houses, little tykes and step 2. The decision was easy. This house is larger than others, was very little maintenance and blended great in our yard. The house traveled with us to another state and held up great through the move. The girls enjoyed the house for many, many years. Every spring we power washed the house and it looked as good as the day we bought it. Unfortunalty my kids now 13 & 11 outgrew the house. But, through these past 9-10 years,the play house has not aged at all. In fact, we gave it to a neighbor last year and her preshoolers are now enjoying this very house that it still on the market today. Good job step 2

Big and Roomy
We bought the Welcome Home Playhouse when my daughters were 2 and 1 years old and as soon as their baby brother is able to, will be sharing it with him as well. There is plenty of room for all 3 plus their friends to play inside this house - it's huge. There is a built in sink and cupboard, shelves, a table that can be folded down, a clock with hands that turn and a phone that makes lots of different sounds.
The window shutters and doors are easily opened and closed by the youngest of toddlers and my eldest daughter (now 3.5 years) has taken to climbing in and out of the windows! My other daugther likes to stand in the sink and sit on the table. All of this and it still looks brand new.

My husband and I have to bend down to get through the door but we are able to stand up inside. It is a big playhouse - I wouldn't recommend it for inside unless you have a HUGE playroom ... it takes up quite a bit of room.

As it is permanently outside ours has faded a little with our harsh Australian sun but that will happen with anything you leave outside. It shows no sign of deterioration despite being left in all kinds of weather (we don't have snow where we live)and sits easily on concrete, grass or paving.

The assembly instructions are detailed and recommend that there be two people to work together. We found it quite easy and it was up in about 20 minutes the first time. I say the first time because since we have bought it we've moved house 3 times (1 time to a new city). Pulling it down and re-assembling it has never been a problem and we are much quicker at it now. It's really easy to keep clean - being outside, it will get dirty and get the odd spider or two but we find a sweep down inside and out each week and a warm soapy wash and rinse every other week keeps it in good condition.

As with any playhouse big or small the kids have an amazing time playing everything - tea parties, hide and seek games, you name it- they play it. They are only limited by their imagination.

The reason we bought this plastic house over a wooden one was for its portability (we move house often with my husbands job), it's durablity, how easy it is to keep clean and the fact that many children can fit inside at once.

This was a HUGE purchase for us (especially in Australian $$)- but I've not regretted it. We've already got our moneys worth many times over in it's ease of moving it from one home to the next and, more importantly, the amount of enjoyment and fun my children and their friends have already had with it.

Worth the extra money
We have seven children and have owned this house for seven years. It has held up through snow, sleet, windstorms, moving it single hand throughout the yard, moving to another state, etc.. The only damage our house has incurred was when it snowed 12" in the mountains. The skylight cracked under the pressure and fell in. Otherwise, our children have used and abused this house and it has held up. We expect it to last until our baby is too old for it! ... Read more

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Could not have given my 4 year old a better birthday gift!!!
My husband and I bought this jeep for our "future firefighter" for his 4th birthday. He had been asking for it for over 6 months! He cruises around the yard putting out "fires" and giving the dog a blast of cool water. He loves this jeep! He entertains himself for hours. He could not have been more surprised or happy with his jeep! He drives around really well. We already have one jeep but this one was a fire rescue jeep which makes it twice a nice! Great toy!

Great Buy!
I just bought this for my son's 2nd Birthday. I also have a 5 year old. They both just love it. Very easy to handle. Lots of fun! It goes through our grass and bumpy ground really easy. It's even better then the dum buggy my other son had. I would highly recommend this. Good buy for the money.

Watching your kids "drive" like mom & dad: priceless!
We wore out a 2nd hand Barbie Jeep so this one was a replacement, but it's 1000x better - faster and more room. I would pay the $20 to have it assembled next time tho! Considering buying a 2nd battery since they need 12h recharges. 5 stars on quality and value; they never go on sale so don't wait!

Glad I chose this over the gator
Thought long and hard about this and Peg's John Deere Gator. Read the bad reviews on the Gator shift, liked everything else about it. Went to the story and the Gator Shift seemed flimsy. A Power Wheels jeep was the store's play model. Shifter was intact and seemed strong.

Ended up buying the Fire Rescue Jeep for my 3yr old son. He loves it! Took him 1-2 hrs to understand how to steer & use reverse, no drives out of jams. Plays hard in it daily. We have various terrain, and no pavement, no problems with traction. Good purchase. Easy to take the battery out and charge it in the house.

A child's Dream Toy
We got the Power Wheels Fire Rescue Jeep yesterday for my son's birthday. He absolutely adores this jeep and dreams about it at night. To be safe he is only allowed to drive it in the backyard. I only have positive comments about this toy except for one thing. It is a rear wheel drive and sometimes even on the slighest incline or bend, the back wheel spins and the jeep does not have much traction. My son is only 3 years old and does not weigh much. I am hoping that as he grows and gains more weight, the back wheels will get better traction.
Yes the Water Canon and the Shovel is a great hit, though instead of spraying the lawn he sprays us, brrr. ... Read more

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Throw away the Instructions....
My husband and I got this swingset for our 5 year old daughter and 4 year old son. The instructions are TERRIBLE and don't help at all! My husband spent 3 hours putting it together before he finally gave up using the instructions and put it together by looking at the picture. He had the whole frame together and had to take it all apart twice because the instructions were not a help at all. It took 5 1/2 hours to finally get it all together. Once together, the kids enjoyed it but they do get bored pretty quick with it. It seems to be holding up pretty good, but if your children are like mine and get bored easily, I would recommend a bigger swingset with more to do.

So far, no real complaints
We bought this swingset a couple of weeks ago, on sale, and finally got around to putting it together this weekend. I was anticipating problems, after reading the other reviews, but we had all the necessary parts and hardware, and other than the hard to follow directions, the set went together pretty smoothly.

My 3 year old loves the slide and swing, and we put up an infant swing for my 10 months old and she loves that as well.

Instead of trying to put in anchors as the directions state, we just sunk the entire thing in concrete in the ground about a foot deep. That is holding up well, even with both kids swinging at one time.

All in all, we're happy with the purchase.

Putting it together
Well, I've read all of the reviews and I gave it a whirl.This set comes with the WORST set of installation directions I have ever seen in my life!It is a literal photocopy included in the box.I downloaded a copy to my computer so that I could get a better copy and be able to see some of the illustrations.The directions breeze through set up not reminding you to put the arm for the slide on the right and the see-saw on the left rear.So, I had to take it apart- twice.All in all, it is what it is.It's a metal swing set.My daughter loves her swing and slide.She is learning what the other pieces are and how to ride on a "big girl" swing.The only downfall is that it doesn't come with anchors for the ground and I am having a hard time finding them.

Happy with swingset
I read all the reviews and warned my husband of possible problems before we bought it. My husband drilled his own holes in the piece with wrong placement holes to save us time.Plus to prevent rusting he painted each piece with epoxy paint before putting the swingset together.(extra two hours but well worth it)

Also ToysRUs gave us a form to complete and mail, email or fax into the company as they are aware of the part with the wrong placement holes and will send a new one to you immediately.I faxed paper and got the part in eight days. As mentioned before we had all ready drilled our own holes but we are saving the repalcment piece for possible problems in the future.

The grandchildren love the swingset and we are happy we had read the reviews so we could bypass any possible problems.The epoxy paint has held up and so far no rust.

Great swingset, great price
We purchased this swingset for our two year old and seven month old.I bought a baby swing and used that and my two year old uses the swing that came with the set.Although this set took eight hours and a whole case of beer to put together, it's worth the money.It is well made and all the pieces were there.The directions were bad, though, which made the assembly a little rough.Regardless, I would buy it again!Everyday my son begs to go outside and play!It is safe and sturdy.I had to write this because of all the unfair reviews.This isn't a bad swingset, I think perhaps these customers just had bad experiences, and that can happen to anyone. ... Read more

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the raccoon in boston
We got the pool and thought it was a great value until a raccoon jumped on it and clawed the whole tube up. We never had trouble with them until the pool came and within 2 days the pool was gone. It deflated and water poured all over my yard twice. I called the intex to let them know but i don't think they understood. I do think the pool is a great value but it dosen't hold up to the durabiaty as a metal framed pool.For a hundred dollars more i think the metal one is the way to go. Now my 3 year old is stuck without a pool.

My experience
We had a 24'x48" pool and it was more difficult than a permanent pool, or the 18'x48" intex pool to keep clean. Once set up it wasn't 48"deep at its fullest either. We went and purchased a 18'x48" that has an automatic skimmer and sprayer with it and it is WONDERFUL. Infact it has became a "fashion statement" in our town everyone wants one. I think in time you will find the 24'x48" pools to suck. You get more for your money you might say by getting the 18'x48" pool. Not always is biggest better.

Happiest kid on the block!!
Most difficult time leveling yard. Very pleased with the overall result. Our 9 year old is now the happiest kid on the block! Depth/size great for my backyard. Will keep for 2-3 years and maybe move to a permanent pool. Hope it last, as it does seem very durable. Looking forward to a long weekend to really try it out!! I don't believe anyone believes these things can be ready in "30 minutes" (even without leveling yard). Still a great buy and will recommend to friends and family.

Awesome
My sister bought this pool last year and we have since had to relocate it from the original spot was not easy to move by yourself but well worth it my dogs and kids have played hard with this and it is still like new now holes or punctures even with 6 dogs and three kids I would absolutley by another again this SIZE because you have more than enough room to get out of the way of rambunctious kids and enjoy the sun. A++++ for this product as easy to put up as stated 1-2-3 thank you

This pool is huge!
We love this pool. It's great for all ages - it accommodates everbody, from our three year old daughter to our teenagers and a couple dozen of their closest friends (along with assorted inflatable toys, loungers, balls, etc.) Set up is fairly easy, but taking it down for the winter is a major ordeal. It can make for a very bad day as the pool is REALLY heavy, awkward, and unwieldy to deal with. Maintenance is not quite as simple as for other types of pools as you can't use most automatic pool cleaning systems and vacuums. The ladder is a little flimsy, and the cover is more trouble than it's worth. Overall, however, we've been delighted with the pool and it's been worth every penny. ... Read more

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PRICE
This toy is priced higher than sensation beginnings... they offer the pushbar included with the overall purchase.

Has the old standard Radio Flyer been replaced????????
This trike not only is the best looking trike I have ever seen - it is the sturdiest!! And the features of this trike like the air tires and the ease of the seat adjustment is out standing!! True - you will pay three times as much for this trike over the Radio Flyer, but this trike won't rust up as fast and will last a life time longer than the Flyer. It is just the best trike you can own!!!

BIG & SMOOTH
My 2yr old and 3 1/2 yr old love this trike! It well built and will last many years.The expandable frame will allow them many growing years of fun! My 3 1/2 yr old saids its heaver than his Kalypso trike but rides very smooth and he like the fact it can go backwards very easy. We let them ride on your deck and also in the house (only in a few areas). This trike rides over the deck without hardly making a sound and goes on carpet very easily. The 2 yr old loves the big seat and the way the pedals don't have to turn (free wheel action of the front tire) when she is being pushed around in it. They really love to take turns using our 2 trikes and this trike glides way better than any plastic wheel trike. The 3 1/2 year old saids this trike stays at our house forever and ever. And that saids it all! ... Read more

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peice of crap
(...) THIS TOY IS CRAP. I would not recimend this toy for any body.I bought this toy for my son and it was broken after the first day.I think they should call this toy the crap mobil.(...).I am 21 so it will say that I am 4 but that is how old my son is.

GREAT TOY!!
We received this for our daughter's 1st birthday and she LOVES it!! At first we thought she wouldn't be able to ride it yet since she isn't walking, but she had no problems. This is a GREAT toy and I would HIGHLY recommend it.

Cool Toy!
I just bought this toy for my 21 month old and she loves it...the only thing I wish it had was reverse because she always runs it into things and I have to turn her around or help her back it up...also definitely buy a helmet at the very least because it jerks on initial take-off and if your child isn't holding on well they could easily fall backwards off this unit...the best part of this toy is the ease of use and access of the power button for young children and the stability, even if your child has a little trouble getting on or off the quad doesn't tip over.

Excellent!
We bought this for my daughter's 1st birthday and she loves it!!! She gets right on, pushes the "go" button and she is off. Wonderful item!!! We also purchased the Barbie helmet for safety. ... Read more

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Disappointed
I bought this pool regardless of the price (which I thought was kind of high, not to mention the price of the air compressor I had to get to fill it) after reading all the online reviews. I couldn't wait to use it. Well after an hour of blowing it up with a compressor I could not believe how disappointed I was. First it took forever to inflate. Then the rainbow shade would keep falling over and it wasn't rounded like in the picture but more like a point. Then the dolphins wouldn't even stand up. I had to stand there and hold it. The slide would just flatten out whenever anyone used it. So needless to say I returned it. It had alot of great stuff and the colors were bright and pretty. Plus the depth is great for toddlers but I would not recommend it to anyone, nor will I ever buy a blow up pool again.

Great Pool!
I bought this pool for my daughter last year and we are still using it this year. She and her cousins love to splash around. The small accessories are long gone and she still has a lot of fun.

Hours of wet, summer fun
My kids, 1 & 3 year old boys, LOVE this pool. I turn the water works on pretty low to keep the water at a safe level and they just love splashing around and sliding up and down in it. It's lasted 2 summers so far. With a good pump, we are able to set up and put away easily. The smaller accessory toys are long lost, but the rest of it is still around and providing hours of wet, summer fun. GREAT PRODUCT!

I Agree Completely with a 5-Star Review on All Counts
This pool is so cool. The excitement in my daughter's eyes when she saw this pool was worth (...). I love it, she loves it, we all love it. So wonderfully colorful and playful, this pool is a must-have for little "swimmers". It is delightful and so much fun for my little one. I recommend this pool for lots of summer fun. You will need some kind of foot pump or air compressor for setting up. I started with a foot pump and my husband finished it in no time flat with our portable air compressor.

FUN FUN FUN
My kids and the neighbours kids love this pool - this year and last year. We stored it and are getting lots of use of it already this year. We have kids 3-10 years of age in the neighbourhood who use this and I would recommend it to anyone with kids who want to have fun. ... Read more

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Please dont buy this !!
I bought this for my 2 year old son 4 months ago.There is no room under this for a sand box.It does have a nice sized slide. The frame of this is very sturdy but the company didn't put alot of attention in the platform.The platform bowed the first time my son got on it.He will climb the ladder go down the slide and he is done. It is big enough for 1 child 2 at most. I would not buy this again.

A good first all-around climber
I bought this for my daughter because it looked versatile. There's a good variety of features that should last for at least a couple of years. The slide was taller than the other climbers I looked at which was nice. Also the ladder opening and the slide don't like up, so that was a major point in it's favor. It's very sturdy, no matter how hard my daughter jumps up and down, it barely moves. It's also light enough that I have no problem pulling it around the yard by myself (I'm 5'O") to mow the lawn. She hasn't tried the rock climbing walls yet, but loves everything else. The only downside is that there's really not enough room underneath to do anything but store toys.

Smaller than I thought
I bought this for my 2 year old daughter 3 months ago. I wanted a climber with a sandbox under it and a good sized platform and slide. There is no room under this for a sand box.It does have a nice sized slide. The frame of this is very sturdy but the company didn't put alot of attention in the platform.The platform bowed the first time my daughter got on it.I do like the real wood look that this has. My daughter does not play on this much at all. She will climb the ladder go down the slide and she is done. It is big enough for 1 child 2 at most. I would not buy this again.

Great for even tall toddlers!
I just purchased this Climber last week, and my son just loves bouncing on it and turning the wheel. I did alot of research on different climbers because my son is VERY tall (38" and not yet 2 years old) and he has no problems with the stairs or the length of the slide (some slides are just too short for his long legs). I am sure he will use the rock climbing walls once he figures out what they are for. The space underneath is great for storing balls and trucks that are always left outside. The colors are neutral so they will go well with anything. I thought I would need my husbands help in putting it together, but I finished it in about 10 minutes. The instructions are pictures and no words, but it was very easy to assemble. Great product!!!!

Great compact climber
We don't have a large backyard, so this climber is perfect. The slide is steep enough to excite a variety of age ranges, and the climbing walls on either side will continue to challenge your children as they grow (my son just turned two and hasn't used this feature yet, he is still enjoying the ladder). The open area underneath is a fun place to store toys and hideout, and the steering wheel is always a hit. And it's attractive, which is a plus for mom and dad! If you don't have a ton of space, our just don't want a huge jungle gym, I would recommend this! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Over 10 feet long from end to end--with portholes, doors,ladders, slides, nooks, and crannies galore--this molded-plasticplayground promises years, if not decades, of entertainment before allof its possibilities can be exhausted. A 2-foot-long climb-throughtunnel connects two separate, open-topped towers (one is 4.5 feet tall,the other 5.5). The shorter tower has a swinging door and windows, thelarger one has two separate levels and two smooth-plastic slides (one is 3feet long, the other 4). It's the perfect investment for bigger andsmaller kids to play with together. But best of all, the playground canbe disassembled and rebuilt into eight different configurationswhenever the current setup loses its charm. With Little Tikes' typicalrock-solid, kid-friendly construction, you can bet this sturdyplayground will be around long enough for that to happen.--Paul Hughes ... Read more

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GREAT FUN!!!!!!!!
We recently purchased Little Tikes 8-in-1 climber. Prior to recieving it, I read through the customer reviews, and from the information I gathered I was dreading the assembly process. To my surprise it was much easier. My husband and I did it in about 35 minutes. We just followed the directions, had a 2x4 and hammer ready and it came out great. The tunnel was the most challenging piece and required the most muscle. My kids LOVE it. This is the best purchase we've made in a long time. It's very durable and of course attractive to children, as all Little Tikes toys are. The only suggestion I would make is that it says for up to 8 year olds. However, I would say 6 years old would be more appropriate. But either way it will withstand any child. I would definitely recommend this product to our friends.

Love it!
I bought this for my son before he turned 2. He still loves it and it is so durable - even my husband and myself "get on it" periodically while playing with him. It has proved entertaining for our neighborhood kids as well when they visit and play with our son. We now have son number 2 and I am sure he will enjoy just as much! I really like Little Tikes products!

piece of cake
I do not want to sound mean or put anyone down, but the
assembly of this product was very easy. I did it with one hand
(have stiches in the other) in thirty minutes. I think some of
the reviewers are missing the point on the fit of the pieces-
they are supposed to fit VERY tight, your kids are going to be jumping on and abusing this after all.
Solid construction makes the price justifiable. Members of our family have similar products by little tykes and they have stood up very well for years and years.

We have had this toy 8 years!!!!
This is one of the best purchases that we have EVER made! This toy has been through our 5 kids plus numerous friends that have played on it over the years .It has survived 2 moves ..one out of state!There is not a thing wrong with it still! It is played on as much today as it was when we bought it ! We have had no problem at all with it lasting ! It does not look 8 years old at all .BUY BUY BUY!!!

Secure entertaining back yard fun
After reading the reviews on this product I have to disagree with the assembly part me and my 11 year old daughter put it together in less than 45 minutes. The tunnel was the hardest feature to put together.

I bought it for a 2 year old and he absolutely loves it I can't even get him to play in his sand box or on the swingset. He loves to climb and nothing better than this product for a climber.

I would have to say its an a + in my book. ... Read more

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uneven structure to put together
First of all I will never shop online at target.com Our house was ordered by my mother for my son's birthday on september 21st. And we all hoped it would come by october 2nd, but we got it on october 15th. Needless to say how child was upset by waiting for it. When it came, at first, I was trying to put it together by myself, and I would be able to do it if the structure made properly and even. So I had to wait for my husband to put it together. We finaly did, but we needed to put some extra screws for that house to be safe to play with.

GREAT PLAYHOUSE!!!
We bought this playhouse for our daughter and she LOVED it! So did the other kids that come over to play! It has a back escape hatch, a kitchen, and a little table set mounted on the outside along with a phone! When I take my daughter outside this is the first thing she goes to! Terrific Playhouse! We liked it over the rest and still do! No regrets!

Preschool Use
I purchased the cottage last summer for my 17 preschoolers and put it together in about an hour with the help of a teenager. (I don't know how some of you did it in 10-15 minutes! It took that long or more to get it out of the huge box!) The children love it but I do not like the way the sink fills with water everytime it rains here in Seattle. (A design flaw). I have also had to chase a few children off the roof after they have climbed up on it by stepping onto the chairs and exterior table. (One bottom corner came unhitched under the weight of one tiny four year-old and can't be fixed unless we take the entire cottage apart.) We finally brought the pink plastic phone indoors as the children would drop it in the play yard or cottage sink and I'd have to go retrieve it and dry the phone out. (The phone rings, "talks," etc., and can't handle being wet.) I do love the natural colors and have purchased the small climber. I plan to purchase the picnic table next. Thank you Step2 for the more natural colors! I am soooo tired of looking at bright orange, red, blue and green plasic yard toys. The pastel colors from Little Tykes was a good step but this is even better.
Teacher Diane:)

LOVE IT!!!
I bought this for my son because it didn't look girlish. He LOVES it! It was pretty easy to put together if you read the directions (don't ask a man for help)! I plan on purchasing the picnic table and the climber to go with it.

Exceptional Buy!
We just purchased this playhouse for my 19 month old daughter. She absolutely loves playing in it. I love the fact that my daughter, myself and our 85 pound dog can all fit inside it and play. It was a breeze to put together and also looks great in the backyard. We also bought the picnic table that matches and she loves to sit at it to eat, colour etc. I highly recommend these products - money well spent! ... Read more