Hasbro Playskool Honeybee Hop
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Toys and Games Reviews of Hasbro Playskool Honeybee Hop
Customer Review: Even better than I had expected!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am pleasantly surprised to find out how much my 4 year old loves this game.The toy is almost like a beginner's jump rope and is perfect for indoor playtime. I was honestly unsure whether my daughter would be coordinated enough to jump over it repeatedly, but she can and loves it! She enjoys coming up with different ways to skip/leap/hop/leapfrog over it.
Best parts:
It's a great way to run around on cold or wet days.
It is something she can play alone.
It has gotten accidentally stomped on a few times and is still going strong.
She keeps coming back to it repeaetedly.
I think it is good for physical development and developing coordination.
A few things to consider (not a problem for me, but possibly could be for others):
It needs a pretty large circle of open space to operate. A circle with a diameter of about 6 feet.
It plays music constantly (flight of the bumblebee) and there is no way to turn it down. It's not as obnoxiously loud as other toys, but it would be hard to sleep through. :)
Customer Review: Brilliant Toy; Lots of fun while it lasted....
Summary: 4 Stars
Santa brought this toy last year for my then 5 year old daughter. It was one of her favorite toys under the tree. A great challenge, lots of fun, tons of giggles, and turned out to be a favorite of any of her friends who came over for a playdate this past year. Unfortunately, after a lot of use, poor Honey Bee Hop bit the dust last month. 10 months after Santa left it under the tree, the motor died. I'd say it lasted through two to three battery changes in it's lifetime, but the last battery change couldn't revive it. I considered buying a new one because it was so much fun, but I'm not sure if I want to spend the money if the toy is only going to last another year. My daughter is older now, so perhaps I'll just have her graduate to a jump rope....
P.S. The toy worked on hardwood, ceramic tile and berber carpet equally well for us when my daughter played with it. Kids tend to run around a lot when this toy is on, instead of just standing still and waiting for the bee to swing by, so the moderate speed is actually a good thing. I would recommend this toy!
Customer Review: One year in, still gets used by kids, still works.
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased this last xmas (2008) for a then 4 and 2 year old. Build quality is very good as this has now held up to a year of abuse and is still working. They also still play with it a year later which is also outstanding. Not something they have ever played with for more then 15 mintues at a time, but one of the few toys they will return to again and again. Now 3 and 5 years old, they both enjoy jumping over it as do their friends in the same age group. They also like seeing what they can get it to crash into and what they can crash into it as it spins around, hence why I am so suprised it is still working. (They also have figured out it is fun to try and jump on the bee and the green tube it spins on).
Works on berber and flat surfaces best, but will works on low level shag, just a little slower. Not a very complicated concept, it just spins around and plays music, but the kids like it. One of the toys that has been well worth the price (and the price is actually very nice on it). I would recommend it for 2-5 year olds.
Customer Review: Lots o' fun; encourages active play
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter, almost 5 and a year after receiving it last Christmas, is playing this right now, and I'm so happy w/Honeybee Hop that I'm on Amazon to see if there's another game like this that is as fun and encourages activity as much as this one does. HH is one of her favorites and always gets pulled for playdates, and she pulls it out regularly, especially when she's been cooped up all day due to the weather or just needs to jump around to get the sillies out. I love it! As much as I like educational games, I think it's important to have things that get kids moving and are just plain fun. This fits the bill.
I did find it hard to fit the pieces together initially, but that was a one time thing and someone stronger than a middle-aged woman probably wouldn't have the same problem. It also looks like it won't last, but it seems to be much sturdier than it appears. Of course, it's been used a lot, but not thrown around or treated too roughly. As an fyi though, I'm pretty sure I paid around $12 for this.
Customer Review: FANTASTIC! Honeybee Hop
Summary: 5 Stars
As I write we are into the second hour of play with one boy two girls 4, 8 & 9 year olds.
This year I decided that most of the toys would be "family toys" vs toys for one child only to get the kids to play together more. Also we have tough winter weather and I really wanted indoor games that would appeal to my boy and girl aged 4 & 8 year olds,
We bought several toys under this catagory (Mousetrap, Elefun, Carrera Slotcar trac, Tinker Toy etc.)and to my suprise the Honeybee Hop is the hands down favorite!
This toy is so simple! It is showing to be quite durable and the music is not too annoying, especially as it is drowned out by the giggles and laughter! This is a great workout the three kids currently using it are all very sweaty!
I would ignor that it looks like a baby game as this would work for older kids too. This would make a great BDay game toy. Also I think a hilarious drinking game for adults too!!
Enjoy!