Editorial Review

Why should big bouncy high-energy fun be reserved for carnivals and outdoor festivals? Now you can have the excitement of the bouncy castle often seen at those public venues in your own backyard. This castle set inflates with minimal effort once you hook it up to the heavy duty fan that is included. The packaging claims that the castle can be fully mounted in 45 seconds and in our informal test we did have pretty speedy results. Once its set up, kids up to 83 pounds are ready to get in and bounce (total weight should not exceed 250 pounds) in the yellow, red, and blue castle set. The entrance ramp and safety netting around the sides make for nice touches as does the convenient storage bag. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Fantastic Fun
We purchased this item for our daughter's birthday party from Walmart.com. We were notified that it would be delivered in 7 business days, but to my surprise, we got the package in less than 48 hours later! The Bounce 'Round was a hit with all 9 kids, ranging from 1 to 5 years of age. It was easy to set up and take down. It's big enough to hold 4-5 toddlers but small enough to fit inside a garage or patio. It's not educational by any means but it keeps children occupied for hours! We also purchased 100 plastic balls to put inside the Bounce 'Round for added fun. We highly recommend this product.

VERY DISAPPOINTED
We ordered this on-line and paid the shipping cost because the only other bounce house we could find were 8 X 8 or smaller. This was going to be a present for our 4 year old and it was going to be used at his party. It stated right on the box 9X9. As my husband set it up, he thought that it looked rather small. He measured it corner to corner and it measured 7ft 6in by 7ft 6in. Not even close to being 9X9. It was very easy to blow up but we were very disappointed in the size. We returned it (...). We then called the manufacture to complain about false advertising and were handled very rudely!!!! WE WERE VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE PRODUCT AND WITH SPINMASTER.

Motor Problems
Based on all the great reviews I purchased this product from a local ToyRus store. Much to my disappointment when I removed the contents of the box the motor was completely torn apart (it is metal so this was no easy task). I phoned the store and they graciously sent someone to my home to replaced the damaged merchandise. However, after removing the contents again there was a large gapping crack across the motor. This time the store said they would check the contents before bringing over a new motor. When the 3rd motor was delivered it looked "beat up" but was intact and did work. The gentleman who searched for the replacement and made the delivery said there were several more boxes with damaged motors in them. After finally getting it all together and setting it up (which was very easy) my soon to be 3-year-old wanted nothing to do with it. What a disappointment. It will go back ASAP.

Bouncin' Birthday Bash...
We wanted to rent a bounce house for my daughter's (...) birthday party but we didn't have the space to accomdate one of the rentals. I was on-line searching for a motorized Jeep for her birthday gift when I came upon the bounce 'round castle. We nixed the idea for the Jeep and opted for the bounce house. And I'm soooo glad that we did! My young lids just love it! It's sooooo easy to set up and take down. I was constantly scolding my two younger children for jumping on their beds, my furniture, etc. Now I just send them outside and they can jump until their legs turn to jello! In the long run it was much cheaper to purchase the bounce house than to rent one.

Cheaper at [local store]
My kids love this toy - great for burning the energy. ... ... Read more

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Big Fun, Huge Castle
I bought this for my 2-year-old son and he absolutely loves it. We bought the suggested pump for it ($9.99) and it was worth every penny, made set up a breeze. I wish I had known how big the castle was set up, as we planned on keeping it in our living room and soon found out it's way too big. So I will give you the demensions for the actual product 85"Lx76"Wx45"H. Hope this helps, if you've got the room, the kids will have a great and safe time jumping. We are strongly considering the box of 100 balls at this time because the 25 balls that are included are dwarfed in this giant castle.

COOL!
Our 22 month old grandson loves this and it only took him about 5 seconds to get truly into it.

Very difficult to blow up. Took a very long time with 9 chambers. Should include pump ... Read more

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GREAT INSIDE OR OUTSIDE TOY
I bought this toy for my 3 year old and she loves it. We have been using it for over 2 months now and so far have not had to make any repairs. When we use this outside we do set it up on a piece of carpet to help protect the bottom. We also fill it up with all our "ball pit balls" when we bring it inside. My little girl has a blast bouncing and jumping in it with all those balls. The only thing I would tell parents to watch out for is that the sides are not as tall as they look in the picture. It is very easy for toddlers to fall/roll out of this. I have also had the problem of her wanting to sit on the edge - like she can with her inflatable swimming pool. Only since this is not weighted down it is easy to tip over. I would only use this on carpet or in the yard and only with parental supervision - but her and her friends to have a great time in this and it was well worth the money.

not as bouncy as it appears
We thought this would be a great alternative to getting an outdoor trampoline, since it would be safer. And we thought our kids would love it since they often want to jump on the bed. But this product is not as bouncy as it appears. My kids mainly arranged their stuffed animals in it and laid in it with them. After a few weeks it began to deflate. We patched it at the seam, but it still gradually loses air. It's been a disappointment and has been discarded.

Kids loved it!!!
My kids received this as a gift when they were 4 & 2. They absolutly loved it. We set it up in the living room for a while and they jumped in it for a week. WE had 4 kids at a time bouncing around in it. When the weather was warmer we used it outside. We kept it upside down when not using it, so it wouldn't collect water. after 1yr the bottom chamber had a leak, kids still jumped in it, we also put it in the pool and used it at as a big float. All the kids loved it but after 2.5 years it was completely worn out. will probably get a new one.

Fun but didn't last
My 2 year old loved this toy for the two months that it lasted. After limited indoor only use it started coming apart at the seams. Two 1/2 inch holes appeared in the floor seam and no amount or type of patching has improved the situation.

Great while it lasted, WATER problems if outside
We bought this for our 2 sons, ages 2 and 4, and it was a huge hit with all of us at first! It's pretty durable and keeps the kids safe, supervised, of course! But it's not easy to inflate or deflate, so we left it outside for a while, and after it rained a couple of times the bottom filled with water, and there is absolutely NO way to get it out! We thought there should be a plug for this reason, and with the water in there the unit expanded, pushing the floor up far enough that we couldn't let the kids use it safely. We used it until we had to get rid of it by cutting it up. I guess if you're going to use it indoors, or take it down EVERY time you use it outdoors, it's a great investment, the price is great for what you get! But if you leave it outside don't plan on using it for very long. ... Read more

Editorial Review

There's nothing like playing with a huge pile of colorful plastic balls: they're perfect for tossing, kicking, pushing around, or hiding underneath. This inflatable fire engine comes with 75 air-filled, soft flex balls. Pour them into the rectangular inflatable toy and it becomes an instant play area for kids. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, this bright red truck can be used inside or outdoors. The sides have round crawl-through holes, and the back area is open, so young firefighters can imagine standing up and hanging on while the driver uses the pretend steering wheel to speed to the rescue. Cool accessories include a red fireman's hat and a plastic yellow pump action "hose" that shoots one plastic ball at a time and can be handheld or attached to the fire engine's side. The balls arrive already inflated but the fire engine does not. A repair patch kit is also included. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

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A lot of fun for my 12-month-old twins
My twins got this for their first birthday and love it! They crawl in and out of the holes and play peek-a-boo with each other. Its a great toy!

Lots of Fun - Less on Quality...
We purchased the fire truck pit for my then 11 month old son for Christmas. It took him a couple of days to adjust to it (it is quite large!) but he soon loved it! I agree with the other comment about not coming with enough balls and the few balls that it does come with easily roll out of the crawl in holes when being used. Our son (and his father) loved playing with the pump ball thrower thingy. They played with it so much that the plastic got weak and broke off at the folds after a couple of mohts. Unfortunatly now after a group playdate with a few other 13 month olds, the side of the firetruck is not holding air. We can not find the hole anywhere either. It was a lot of fun. But now a waste of money after only a few months.

Fun - but a few design flaws
First, I had to buy two hundred more balls! And, btw, you can get them cheaper at target! My 22 month son enjoys his firetruck. He loves the hose that shoots the balls. I bought it when he was 17 mos. I thought he would play with it at more at first, but he has gradually started playing with it more and more.

Cons? First, we are about to move and I DREAD blowing it up again! It's huge - I am not sure WHERE I will put it in my new house! But, really, the only problem is that the 'port holes' are too low. I wish they were higher so the balls wouldn't go all over the place when he plays in it! I would prefer a ball pit that is deeper.

made my childs first word
i love this and will be a permanet memeber to our house!. my kid said it was cubby. he just snuggled and said cubby in a cute sqeakey voice! i love this and you should buy it too. and the dobule chameber pump is a good idea unless you are a hobo without a job

WON'T STAY INFLATED FOR LONG
I didn't buy this exact product for my daughter(I bought the corn popper model, but has the same qualities). She loves to play with all the balls and crawl in and out of the tunnels, but the thing won't stay inflated and it is so hard to inflate in the first place. I have checked for leaks, but so far I haven't found one. I have to have 4 different people to help me blow it up every other week, but other than that my daughter loves to get in it and throw all the balls out and all of the other kids that come over love to play in it too. ... Read more

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Tons of Bounce for the Buck!
My son received this item as a birthday gift for his fourth birthday and he and his younger brother (2 years old) absolutely LOVE IT!!! They could spend all afternoon jumping in their SpongeBob Bounce'Round. It is just a nice size that we are able to fit it into our basement play area for the days that it is raining so that they both can still have a great time playing with their new gift. A great purchase for the money. It is also a great way to tire them out so they are ready for bedtime!!! ... Read more

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Great Buy!
I purchased these balls about a year ago directly from Toys R Us. We had purchased the inflatable frog shaped pool for our then 1 year old and it came with only 10 very HARD balls. After finally locating the correct manufacturer despite it being a Little Tykes Product and being told the extra balls were 25 cents per ball plus S&H. I decided to search the web and came across the Fisher Price box of 100 balls as an option. I was very pleased. The balls are colorful and very flexible if stepped on they simply pop back into shape. 1 year later we're now using them in the kid's "Bounce Around Classic" and they're still in excellent condition!

I threw the balls in the play yard!!!!
My 1 year old son doesn't mind going in the safe surround play yard now that it is filled with the balls! I use the play yard to help block off access to some electrical outlets and the window, so it is a permanent fixture in our main room. He loves playing in the balls, and I love knowing he is safe. I can do laundry and the dishes while he is giggling and having fun.

2 much fun for 2
My 2 kids love it. These balls don't attract dirt and fiber like most toys tend to, so I'm not worried when my children bury themselves in it. I rated 3 stars for education because the only thing my children learned was picking the balls up after themselves.

Great Balls but Pricey, there are cheaper options!
These are great balls.........soft and colorful and will help my daughter learn her colors ...

Bright colors, sturdy & soft
I got these to go in my daughter's ball pit - she loves them! They are brightly colored and soft. Great for sorting & teaching colors. These balls are sturdier than most I have seen. They seem to be made of thicker plastic. ... Read more

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Perfect Underwater Retreat
I bought this Sub for my daughter for her First birthday. She's now 2 and still loves playing and exploring. Not a day goes by without climbing in one side and out the other and back again. I've taught her how to recoginze the letters and she'll spell Submarine out, then we go thru our colours and the 'anatomy' of a fish.
One way I've kept her interested and saved money is, I put all of her baby blankets over the top, turning it into a tent and she hides in there while I get ready for the day. If she wants a blanket she just takes one off the top instead of getting into a dresser drawer or having them scattered everywhere. I've also tossed all of her stuffed animals inside making it soft and cozy, and an out of the way place to put all of her buddys. (Saving from buying another toy chest) She's also learned that I can sit inside with her to read books or explore the ocean.
I plan on using this as a small wading pool when she's old enough, yet again saving money and keeping her interested.
Wonderful toy for mom and babe. Inexpensive, durable, educational, and great fun!!

fun for some...
i bought this for my daughter when she was 18 months old, she showed some interest, mainly in throwing all 100 balls out into the living room! now that she is almost 2 1/2 she shows no interest in it at all. we've had her friends come over and they will jump in and almost immediately jump out. it is extremely durable and very safe for young kids that like to bounce around but i agree that you need more balls to fill it up. this item is pretty reasonably priced so if you're thinking about it, go ahead, it's worth a shot!

Both of my kids love it!
My 3 year old daughter got this as a Christmas present from her aunt and loves it! I was suprised that my son loves it now too. Even before he could walk (he is now 11 months old and started sitting in the sub with his sister at about 9 months) he liked throwing the balls around and trying to climb in. I only gave three stars for durability because one side has deflated already - but not much stands up to my rambuctious 3 year old. The only drawback for me is picking up all of the balls around the basement, but my daughter is learning how to help clean up now too!

A Fun Toy
I got his for my almost 4 year old son and he loves it! He bounces around in it and he's pretty rough, but this ball pit is very durable. A good choice for a kid who likes to bounce around, and it's safe & better than them jumping in places they shouldn't be! 100 balls are okay, but I'd suggest 200 to make it more full.

Indianapolis
We bought this for our sons 1st Birthday party. The age range of the children was going to vary from a few months to 4 years and we felt this may be something everyone enjoyed. We purchase a little air pump, so getting this thing together was quick and easy. We tossed the balls in and let the party begin! The kids loved it. Our son did too. Really, because I have heard of different brands leaking air, I was hoping that it lasted long enough to entertain the kids. It worked! AND without any leaks and A LOT of wear and tear...it is STILL blown up 5 months later! A great deal for us. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Finally, a doll house for an architecturally-minded diva! Mega-Bloks is known for its preschool-friendly building sets, which feature large, lightweight, snap-together pieces. Here, the 40 included Bloks are even larger--and pinker. For young builders, the pieces are already partially constructed; all kids have to decide is whether they want the finished palace to be longer than they are, or taller! Grownups mainly help by affixing the many large decorating stickers to the palace walls. Once finished, flags wave on high; Disney princesses hold court from portraits above the palace's large, inviting, crawl-through doors; and lovely scenes decorate both the exterior and interior walls. The included accessories add to the pretend-play experience (and if that's not good enough, a lap-sized chalk board is included for drawing on). After playtime, the structure can substitute as a clothes-changing screen or the footboard of a bed.Diane Beall ... Read more

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Definitely not for a 3-4 year old
I bought this for my 3 1/2 year old daughter for Christmas. After being knocked down repeatedly and not played with, it is just sitting in the playroom. After reading the other reviews, I will keep it for another year, but it is too difficult for a 3 year to rebuild once it is knocked down.

princess castle
The castle is great for imagination but falls down all the time if you bump it the wrong way. For the price of it you should get more blocks and base parts. My daughter loves it but cries when it falls over. Thats waht I think of it.

Mega Bocks Princess Deluxe Palace
This item was purchased as a 6th birthday present. My daughter loves it. It was difficult to assemble the first time. After that she built her own castles in different shapes and sizes. She continues to use her imagination. For that I gave it some educational value. Now, my 7 year old wants the new Victorian House version due out Dec. 1st. You can add on to these sets. As a parent I look at that as a plus. If you are looking for a fun new toy this is it.

GREAT TOY FOR LITTLE GIRLS!
I got his for my five year old God Daughter and she absolutely loves it! She plays with it every single day in her play room. I was really glad to see how much she uses it - I hate buying gifts for kids that get tossed in the toy box and forgotten about. Seems like such a waste - but this castle is definitely worth the money because she plays with it all the time!
It's very durable and VERY easy to clean - just wipe it off with a soapy sponge! Just make sure that you have enough room for it before you bring it home! Recommended for little girls ages 4-8!

A great durable toy!
This is an awesome palace. It's extreamely durable, which is hard to find now adays. Much better than those nylon tent playhouse castles that simply look like a tent. My little princesses (two cats and two shih-tzu puppies) all love it! It's alittle hard to assemble at first until you get the hang of how it works. ... Read more

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A great toy for hours of fun!
We bought this toy for our 20 month old son and it is great! He absolutely loves it. The minute he wakes up in the morning he wants to go in. He eats his breakfast and lunch in there and would probably sleep in there if I let him! It is definately worth the money. A must have!

Great for more than just young ones!
I bought this for my one year old and have had to keep my 4 year old's playdates away! They love the balls and kicking them up (not a toy for moms who hate cleaning up!) and my one year old LOVES it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Imagine being able to build your very own medieval adventure castle that your children can actually play in?Mega Bloks has elevated the art of fort building well beyond two stools and a sheet with these giant-size lightweight, double-walled plastic, modular blocks that lock together to create enormous, imaginative expandable play areas -- indoors or out.Featuring colorful flags, gilded blocks, turrets and a durable fabric door this toy is safe, fun, surprisingly durable and easy to store.For more elaborate creations these giant blocks can be combined with other Mega Play and Maxi Mega bloks.--Deb Oroszlan ... Read more

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Awesome fun!
I was concerned that this would not be too sturdy, since I have three kids three and under and my oldest is quite rambunctious, but it holds up great to their abuse. The door is a durable fabric panel (I was worried it would be paper and be destroyed quickly) and the shield doubles as a coat of arms over the door. It can be set up a number of different ways and you can use regular Mega Bloks to add on to it. We used ours to separate a corner of the living room as a designated play area and the kids just love it, even the baby crawls in and out of the castle dragging toys along with him. Considering how beloved it is among all my kids, it was definately worth the price. Oh, and I think the company behind the product is important, too. One of our pieces came bent and we have had no problem getting it replaced. I highly recommend this very fun castle!

Great toy for indoors or out!
This is a safe, fun, durable, and easy to store -- Boy Toy!
We have 3 young boys ( and more some times) that really loved to play in their Castle "Fort". I think it has good educational value learning to put together the inter locking connections, in a variety of configurations... however, they did need some help putting the top on because of their height.

This is a tough, and can be knocked down torn apart and take a beating... I would like to add on... and may have to purchase another "set" because I cant find just the blocks..??
good toy. ... Read more