Bob the Builder - Can We Build It Activity Tool Bench
by Learning Curve
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Learning CurveBrand: Learning Curve
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Model: LC65404
Product features:
- 2 modes of play: Free Play or follow Along Song
- 5 activation points for electronics
- Detachable hammer, screwdriver and saw
- Carry handle
- Recommended Age Range 2 to 5 Years
- Energizer L91BP-8 Lithium AA Photo Battery (8-Pack)
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries with Charger - 4 Pack
- Sony Cycle Energy 2000 mAh Pre-Charged AA Rechargeable Batteries
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 8 Pack
- Sony 2500 mAh AA Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, 4-pack
Toys and Games Reviews of Bob the Builder - Can We Build It Activity Tool Bench
Customer Review: Not really a 'workbench'. But my 2 yr old son loves it.
Summary: 3 Stars
This was one of my son's Christmas gifts from Santa, right before he turned two. He immediately loved it. Loud & catchy Bob the Builder song, bright flashing buttons that make sounds when pushed, and tools...what's not to love for an active toddler?
My problem is that it has almost no educational value as a workbench toy. The first annoying thing- it has a poorly cut off ruler- the 1 and 11 units are shorter than the others...pretty lame!
Other problems we have w/ the toy:
- the first nail has a flaky light that doesn't always come on, which makes the follow-me game almost useless. Probably could be fixed, but the screws to open the toy don't have standard heads - they're triangles.
- Also, the toy screws are don't turn easily or smoothly - they click at each 1/12 turn. I would've preferred more realistic screws that got tighter as they were driven into the board.
- It's too difficult to use the hammer to hit the nails for the follow-the-light mode. It can get frustrating trying to hit the nails hard enough or squarely enough to activate it - my son ended up just pushing the nails w/ his hand, sorta defeating the purpose of it being a workbench toy.
But 4 months later my son still enjoys this toy a lot, especially the screwdriver which he uses on anything that he sees needs 'fixing'. So while it probably gets a big thumbs up for fun from the little one, it gets low ratings for educational value from mommy.
I guess if you could look at it as two separate toys - a set of tools to play with, and a push-button type toy, then there's value in it. But if you're looking for a good, realistic-functioning workbench toy, don't buy this one.
Description of Bob the Builder - Can We Build It Activity Tool Bench
Kids can be like Bob with this perfect "First workshop" for a young preschooler. Features basic workbench play with multiple activity areas (pounding, screwing, cutting). Over 20 electronic lights and sounds. Two modes of play for older and younger kids: Free Play, where kids can hammer and hear Bob character phrases; Build-Along Mode, where kids follow the lights to "build" Bob's song before the time runs out. Handle for easy carrying. Comes with detachable screwdriver and hammer. Requires three AA batteries, includedConstruction Tools Toys
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