Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky

Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky
by Mattel

Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Mattel
Brand: Mattel
Release Date: 2009-07-01
Model: P4458
Product features:
  • Now boys can interact with their new best friend
  • The interactive dump truck
  • He speaks over 100 phrases talking and interacting with kids and even tells jokes
  • Rocky goes to sleep and guess what, he even snores
  • Finalists for 10th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards
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Toys and Games Reviews of Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky

Customer Review: Great toy to buy for someone you hate. It's fun but...
Summary: 3 Stars

It's a fun, cool toy for adults, but a little difficult for anyone at the stated age range or even a little before. It makes a lot of noise and requires a lot of parental intervention. There is a lot of waiting that has to occur. Have you ever met a kid? Do they understand anything that's not instantaneous? Nope. The truck does this cool thing where it stands on it's back wheels like a dog begging and it dances, talks trash, etc. But to get it back down, you pull the handle and wait. My kid doesn't really understand the delay. Then he tries to push it down manually which isn't good. Wonder how long it'll last. Then sometimes it gets confused and thinks it's up on its back wheels but it isn't, so it makes this loud cracking noise repeatedly that's a) annoying b) alarming - you're sure it's going to break and then I have to get up and go stand it up, pull the handle and put it back down again. As another reviewer said, it also exhibits some strange behavior if your kid takes his hand and pushes it along by the back bed. Sometimes it makes the whole thing collapse and sink, as if they aren't supposed to drive it along like kids do with 99% of all vehicles.

Believe me, it's cool. It'll impress you the first day. But it gets really tedious, really fast.

Description of Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky

Now boys can interact with their new best friend and hard-working buddy Rocky, the interactive dump truck! Interactive sensors and motorized movement bring Rocky to life - he speaks over 100 phrases talking and interacting with kids and even tells jokes! Rocky can also dance, his headlights light up and his rugged design and full-tilting bed are great for manipulative play. Boys will love the interaction and getting ready to load em up and move em out with hauling and dumping action. When the work is done, Rocky goes to sleep and he even snores! Now boys can interact with their new best friend The interactive dump truck! He speaks over 100 phrases talking and interacting with kids and even tells jokes! Rocky goes to sleep, and even snores! Boys will love the interaction!
Mattel's Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck is an interactive dump truck designed for children ages three and older. Talking, driving, lifting, dumping, and even dancing, this toy dump truck is a boy's robotic companion. Speaking over 100 phrases, Rocky has a clever line for everything. You can do all the work by hand, or get him to help out.

Rocky the Robot Truck
    Ages: 3+

    Requires:
  • 4 "C" batteries (included)
What We Think

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The Good: "Hard work" made enjoyable with talking and jokes.

The Challenging: Difficult to get directly to dance mode.

In a Nutshell: Interactive robot truck lifts, talks, dumps, and dances.


This is no ordinary dump truck -- Rocky talks and dances. View larger.
Load 'Em Up and Move 'Em Out
Built with strong, durable plastic, Rocky is ready to handle heavy loads. Your child can manually tilt his dump bed to unload it -- or make some noise and he'll do it for you. And when you push Rocky forward or pull him backward on all six wheels, his blue headlights are activated and he'll make some noise of his own, with engine sounds and honking.

The smokestack on the front of the truck is the primary way to control this robot truck. Tilting the lever back gets Rocky to stand on his back four wheels. The truck is automatically set in dump mode, but pressing the red button on top of the smokestack several times will switch it to dancing mode, where he'll shake his upper truck body to music. Pushing the lever forward returns Rocky to a normal truck position.

The red button also cues Rocky to say one of his many phrases or jokes, and also wakes him up if he's taking a nap. If you don't play with Rocky for a while, he will go into sleep mode -- a may even snore. Kids get Rocky's attention by placing objects in his dump bed, or by pushing or pulling him.

Make Some Noise!
Rocky is very responsive, interactive, and engaging -- often prompting kids to make noise so he can show off his dancing and dumping skills. Because you can play with him manually or with his help, Rocky makes playtime easy and simple. However, with only one button for a couple of operations, Rocky's automatic modes may take some getting used to for younger children. They may have a difficult time getting directly past the robot's talking to get to the dancing mode.

Rocky The Robot Truck comes with four "C" batteries.

What's in the Box
Robot truck and instruction booklet. (Batteries included.)




Engaging and interactive, Rocky is the ideal playmate for younger kids. View larger.


The durable plastic wheels whir and allow Rocky to move around on his own. View larger.

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