Cars Mack Truck Playset
by Mattel
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Toys and Games Reviews of Cars Mack Truck Playset
Customer Review: Great addition for the Cars fan!
Summary: 4 Stars
We had bought this for our 4yo for Christmas after seeing how much enjoyed it at his friends place. The toy is basic, I mean Lightning McQueen pretty much lives in Mack while he is on the road, so there are 3 sections...the bathroom area (shower and sink), the living room with tv and video games, and the kitchen with his fridge and stuff heneeds to run. Mack is basically Lightning McQueen's home. So if you buy this keep that in mind...it is his home!
Now for the problems. Yes, the shower peices do pop off and they can be popped back on. So we did the quick fix...a drop of superglue and they stay put, and it doesn't affect the way it closes either. The other problem is for the price they could have added the $3 Lightning McQueen car to Mack, because McQueen is part of Mack, and kids pretty much expect McQueen to be there.
This toy also has a double feature which I really do appreciate. Not only is it a playset, but it is also Mack. My son keeps the set closed so it is Mack Truck and he takes his Lightning McQueen and has the 2 talk and ride around together, so it is almost like getting 2 toys in one.
Also, buy it when it is on sale, like we did! IMO, $20 is a bit much for this item. For $20 you can get a bigger more exciting playset, like the Matchbox pop-ups.
Customer Review: Great but not made well
Summary: 4 Stars
This a great addition to the Cars theme. My 2 1/2 yr old has most of the cars, and this was a great add on. Its cute that it has so many different things for McQueen to do inside his trailer.
My only complaint is that its not made from the best plastic. Its a lil flimsy and feels kinda cheap. Luckily its hasn't broken yet, except for a small piece that popped back on. I guess I was expecting more since all the cars are made from metal. Even "Mack" is made from the same plastic.
Overall its still great for lil fingers and their imagination.
UPDATE: 2yrs later and my son is still playing with Mack. We have lost a few of the parts, but that hasn't stopped him from playing with him. He love his Mack truck, and takes him out whenever he plays with his other "Cars". Again the material isn't the best, but it's lasted this long, and he's been happy playing with him. This is something I would buy again, but probably see if their is a better quality truck out there.
Customer Review: Major Disappointment
Summary: 2 Stars
I originally bought this for my son as a birthday present, but decided to give it to him today as a reward for being good during a long day of shopping. I am very glad I didn't save it for his birthday. First and foremost, Lightning McQueen doesn't come with this playset! You have to have a spare Lightning on hand for your child to be able to play. I'm not sure how Mattel thought they were getting away with selling a playset touted as "Lightning McQueen's action-packed home on wheels," without actually including a car for a child to play with.
Secondly, the "amenities" are seriously lacking. The "7 play features" are simply levers that move in different directions.
That said, Mack himself is well-done and is a nice size for little hands. It's not a huge toy, which doesn't make it a burden to store.
I, however, would not buy this toy again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Customer Review: Hours of fun
Summary: 5 Stars
My two year old loves everything about Cars, and Mack is by far the greatest addition to his collection. He got it about 2 months ago, and he still plays with it for hours every day (which says a lot since he has tons of toys). We just gave one to his friend for his 4th birthday, and the friend just told us that it's his favorite toy, as well.
The inside of the cab is designed as Lightning's apartment, complete with lots of little tiny parts that are loosely attached (his toothbrush, hose for his water bottle, etc). This is not a toy for "very active" children who are in a destruction phase or for those with babies nearby because the little pieces do pop off and could become choking hazards. Our pieces have easily popped back on, though.
Customer Review: All kids love this toy
Summary: 5 Stars
My 3-year old took this to show'n'tell at his school and was pretty-much mobbed by the other kids. He played with it for 3 hours straight the day that he got it; there's so many cool things inside. Refrigerator, TV/video console, tire-changing, car-wash, and on and on and on. The 2 downsides to this are 1) the pieces inside are very flimsy and come off very easily. They're easily put back together, but also easily lost! 2) it's really hard to open/close. My son had a couple of nasty pinches while learning how to close.
Having said that, I would not let it deter you from buying this toy. We're getting one for 2 of my son's friends this christmas, that's how much we love it in our house!.