Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
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Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Hasbro
Brand: Hasbro
Release Date: 2006-09-06
Model: 6104
Product features:
  • It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun!
  • Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the balls pop out of the top, roll down the track, then pop out all over again!
  • Silly sound effects and 8 lively songs add to the fun!
  • The sounds, sights, and nonstop action of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper encourage repetitive play and stimulate motor development skills
  • Actual colors may vary from those pictured
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Toys and Games Reviews of Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Customer Review: Fun, Activity Inspiring, Cause and Effect Toy
Summary: 4 Stars

First off: I don't recommend this toy for babes who haven't mastered walking yet. The manufacturer suggested age is 9 months, but if you're like me and the point of a toy like this is to occupy the little guy while I'm busy doing dishes or other things, then this is not the toy for you. If you don't mind chasing after balls and focusing all your attention on him and the toy because he can't do it himself, then go ahead and get the toy. My little guy is 14 months and is quite good at getting around as he has been walking since 9 months and he can play with this on his own no problem.

Some other things to keep in mind: It's a little on the loud side with no volume control. There is an on/off switch, which is nice. There are 5 or 6 songs it plays in a fun and enthusiastic arcade/video game type style and there is a continued `popping' sound (kind of like a pin ball machine but instead of `pings' they're `pops'). You can't run the toy with out the music playing also. The fan and motor are kind of loud, too, but it doesn't ever bother me personally.

It keeps you guessing. The fan will blow really fast and send some balls flying and then it will slow down to keep a ball bobbing at the hole (my son especially likes to try and grab the bobbing ball).

The balls do go flying. If you've got hardwood or tile flooring, this might be a problem. Plush carpet would help to keep them from rolling out of sight.

It only works with ultra light-weight balls. We've already lost a couple balls (typical for a toddler to carry toys with them every where they go and place them in the most peculiar places). I found some balls from a different toy that he doesn't play with any more that work. Also, I read that some one suggested ping pong balls (haven't tried them myself, though). You can't order extra balls through there website, but I found a link where you can order them through the mail: http://www.hasbro.com/forms/orerform.cfm?prod=Busy%20Ball%20Popper%28Airtivity%29&sku=06104 I'll be ordering 2 extra sets myself because I can tell this toy will be played with for a couple of years to come. If I have problems with my order, I will post.

Over all, I am very happy with this purchase. It frightened my son at first (I would suggest turning it on across the room and letting your child come to the toy on their own) and it took a few days to teach him that he had to press the red button to make it work, but now he squeals with delight and claps his hands when he makes it start up. He is kept busy chasing balls and putting them back down the slot and his language skills are improving because I prompt him with phrases like, "Go get the YELLOW ball!" He started saying "ball" after I got this toy, too. We're pleased, I hope this review helps. I hope it's not too lenghty! :)

Description of Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).

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