Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship

Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship
by Mattel

Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship
List Price: $39.99
Category: Toy
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Mattel
Brand: Mattel
Release Date: 2009-09-01
Model: T3277
Product features:
  • Ahoy! The Mega Rig pirate ship starts as one big vessel
  • Becomes 30 different ships
  • Accessories such as a giant squid, 2 pirate figures, a treasure chest and more
  • The pirate ship can float on water and roll on land!
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging

Toys and Games Reviews of Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship

Customer Review: Fun for Nephew and Dad
Summary: 4 Stars

I gave this to my nephew as a gift and he absolutely loved it, as did his Dad--neither could wait for bath time! We built it the first time out in the living room, he had his own way he wanted things to look of course LOL. And then they took it to play with in the water. And last time I checked he was still playing with it in the bath, six months later. There are some little pieces though, so be careful if you have a younger one around.

The one thing--the only thing--none of us liked was the frustration-free packaging! Basically that means it comes in a plain brown box with no picture outside or anything. I printed off a photo from here and taped it on, but my nephew still had trouble understanding what was in the box.

And if you open it, you've immediately got pieces to deal with so it would take some doing to fish out the sheet they normally put inside. Plus, it was harder to construct without having a big, full-picture picture on the box to look at.

So thumbs up on the toy but skip the frustration-free packaging unless you really need it for some reason.

Description of Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship

Transforming into 30 different ships, the Matchbox Mega Rig Pirate Ship lets kids sail the high seas for hours of enjoyment. Designed for children ages four and up, the Mega Rig Pirate ship starts as one big pirate ship. Kids can break the ship down into elements that make, or can be mixed and matched to create, an array of different vessels made for racing, going ashore, or battling against one another with friends.

MEGA RIG Pirate Ship
    Ages: 4+

What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Ease of assembly:
Novelty factor:

The Good: Floats on water and rolls on land.

The Challenging: Pieces should be cleaned and dried after water play.

In a Nutshell: Pirate ship transforms into 30 different ships.


The Mega Rig Pirate Ship comes with two pirate action figures. View larger.
Built for Adventure
With the Mega Rig Pirates Ship, living rooms, backyards, and bathtubs all become places pirate adventures. The different ship components are made from durable plastic, which holds up to playtime on land or water. Built with Styrofoam inside, the base of each ship will float, and with built-in yellow wheels, can also roll along the ground. Smaller pieces, like the treasure chests, have rounded snap bottoms that easily and firmly connect to other building components.

The pirate-ship set also comes with two pirate figures -- a captain and a crew member, a harpoon launcher, and a giant purple squid complete with suction tentacles.

Built for Adventure
Unlike some building toys, the Mega Rig Pirate Ship makes it easy for kids to jump right into playtime. Parents will appreciate this all-in-one building system comes already assembled as one giant vessel. And with easy-snapping pieces and picture references in the included booklet, detailed instructions aren't necessary for assembling the smaller ships. With so many scenarios and ships to build, each day can bring new opportunities for imaginative adventures.

With the giant squid to play with, this toy is ideal for bath time. To avoid a mess, be sure to rinse, drain out, and dry the items before storing them away. Outdoors and around the house are also good places for pirate adventures, but be aware that the tiny wheels work best on smooth, hard surfaces like wood or linoleum.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
Amazon.com is happy to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

What's in the Box
Pirate ship, giant squid, two pirate figures, treasure chest, harpoon launcher, and booklet.




The ship's pieces snap together easily, allowing you to create dozens of different vessels. View larger.


Use the firing harpoon launcher to protect your ships from incoming attacks. View larger.

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