Showing posts with label FisherPrice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FisherPrice. Show all posts

Monday, August 2, 2010

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Lil' Quad

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Lil' Quad Review



While I was trying to perform the daunting task of buying toys for a one year old, I saw another quad, and instantly knew my son would love one. Only that one was for 2 and up, and after shopping around, I quickly found that there are no quads specifically for ones--other than this one.

He rides this quad everyday. He's not even one and a half yet but has a good command of the toy. It doesn't brake, or have any mentionable turning radius, but he doesn't mind...its all about going forward for him. The quad is bluer live which was my only misgiving as this is obviously a boy gift. I'm sure I'll have to upgrade him eventually, but he is average size and the quad suits him perfectly. This was hands down the biggest hit this Christmas.



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Lil' Quad Feature


  • Hop on and hit the trail Sporty ATV styling, built-in footrests, cute cargo rack on the back and awesome Barbie graphics
  • Designed especially for toddlers, with easy push-button operation for simple stop and go
  • Rides low, so it's easy for them to get on and off by themselves, too
  • Backed by Power Wheels 1 Year Limited Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Lil' Quad Overview


Take your toddler for a test drive on the Lil' Quad. This sturdy and safe Power Wheels ATV has built-in footrests and a convenient cargo rack on the back for toting around toys. Designed especially for toddlers, the Lil' Quad rides low so it's easy for little ones to get on and off by themselves. Sturdy and fun to drive, this ride-on moves forward at 2 mph maximum. Use on hard surfaces and grass. Measures approximately 26.25" x 13" x 16.38". Requires 6V rechargeable battery and charger (both included).


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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil' Quad

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil' Quad Review





Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil' Quad Feature


  • Sporty Toy Story 3 battery-powered 4-wheeler with a “cargo rack” on the back
  • Easy push-button operation for simple stop and go
  • Drives 2 mph max, forward only, on hard surfaces and grass
  • Includes 6-volt battery and charger
  • One year power wheels bumper-to-bumper warranty



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil' Quad Overview


Fisher Price Toy Story Lil Quad This sporty ATV style has an updated Toy Story color pallet with cool Toy Story graphics, as well as Buzz Lightyear himself featured at the forefront in his spaceship. Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Travels up to 2 mph Product Measures 19" x 16" x 27" Recommended Ages: 12 - 36 months


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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford Mustang

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford Mustang Review



This is a very fun toy, and is quite durable and well-built. It is nice that it has room for two children. The one major drawback is the slick plastic wheels, which have very poor traction. On grass the car almost never gets going without an adult "shove" and it even slips quite a bit on concrete. I talked to other parents who have returned the car because of this problem. I have solved the problem by wrapping modified rubber bicycle tires around the wheels, but I don't feel that I should have had to do this. Our son doesn't weigh much, and traction may not be as big a problem with a heavier child. However, I do not recommend this if it will be driven in a yard and not on pavement unless you are willing to make the same wheel modifications.


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Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford Mustang Feature


  • Features sporty chrome wheels and accents, horn, beeping horn sound, and interior cup holders
  • Pretend key activates engine sounds and light-up, revving dashboard gauges
  • Equalizer bars light up when tunes from the pretend radio play
  • Includes a 12-volt battery and charger
  • Drives two speeds forward 2.5 and 5 mph, max.



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ford Mustang Overview


The Ford Mustang is a 2 seat, 12V BPRO. It has new front end with fresh styling cues taken from the current Shelby cars and the 2005 GTR. Also includes new rims, spoiler along with other changes and updates. Realistic styling, premium interior details and chrome badges are all included. The car has a sound box with two pre-recorded songs. This vehicle drives two speeds well on hard surfaces This vehicle can be used on both hard and grass surfaces.



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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Fisher-Price Dora Lil Quad

Fisher-Price Dora Lil Quad Review



I bought this for my daughter last year at Christmas. The age limit was 12-36 months. My daughter was 14 months at the time. She wasn't ready for it yet. She couldn't steer it and the button was hard to hold and steer at the same time. She is now two and she rides it all over the place. I don't think it was a waste of money, but I probably would have waited to get it if I had known that she wouldn't have been interested in it right away. Overall, a great product...I just don't know if a 12 month old is able to do it.



Fisher-Price Dora Lil Quad Feature


  • This cute 'n sporty battery-powered Dora the Explorer Lil Quad
  • Four-wheeler with cargo rack on the back is the perfect vehicle for real driving adventure
  • Designed with toddler-friendly features for the littlest riders,
  • Drives an exciting, but safe, 2 mph on hard surfaces
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
  • Like a large push-button on the handlebar for simple stop-and-go operation and built-in footrests



Fisher-Price Dora Lil Quad Overview


This cute 'n sporty battery-powered Dora the Explorer 4-wheeler with cargo rack on the back is the perfect vehicle for real driving adventures! It's designed with toddler-friendly features for the littlest riders, like a large push-button on the handlebar for simple stop-and-go operation and built-in footrests. Drives an exciting, but safe, 2 mph on hard surfaces. Requires one 6V battery and charger (included). Holds up to 50 pounds.


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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Fisher-Price Diego Lil' Quad

Fisher-Price Diego Lil' Quad Review



So, we bought this for my first son when he was 18 months old -- we didn't buy this exact one, we bought the regular Green/Yellow one that was available, but they're all pretty much the same.

We didn't think much of it, just something fun to have in the yard for a boy who has never been interested in t.v. and always wants to be outside. Not much power, but enough for a 18 month old. At first, we were unhappy that it couldn't make it up our slight incline of a front yard. The traction of the hard wheels make for slippery driving when the grass was wet. My husband screwed some screws into the tires for extra traction, was a quick remedy using just household items. Since then, my son has learned to steer and to whip it around. He has outgrown this one and we're moving up to a 16v.

The one thing we are truly amazed at is how durable this thing is. My son uses it everytime we go outside and we never bring it inside, except to charge. This Lil' Quad has been out in the elements (rain, show, wind, etc) and is still working wonderfully! I can't believe it will last for our next son! What a great buy!



Fisher-Price Diego Lil' Quad Feature


  • This sporty battery-powered 4-wheeler is the perfect vehicle for adventure an animal rescue adventure with Diego
  • Designed with toddler-friendly features for the littlest riders, like a large push-button on the handlebar for simple stop-and-go operation and built-in footrests
  • Cute Diego graphics
  • Drives an exciting, but safe, 2 mph on hard surfaces and grass
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island



Fisher-Price Diego Lil' Quad Overview


Hop on and hit the trail with Dora! This Dora the Explorer-inspired ride-on from Fisher-Price features sporty ATV styling, built-in footrests and a cute cargo rack on the back. It's designed especially for toddlers, with easy push-button operation and a maximum speed of 2 mph. Easy push-button controls make for simple stop and go. It drives 2 mph on hard surfaces or grass. Built-in footrests and built low for easy of toddlers getting on and off. Requires one "6V" rechargeable battery, included. Maximum weight 40 lbs.


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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Fisher-Price® Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang

Fisher-Price® Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang Review



Before I start: If you decide to purchase this toy, buy it from another vendor. At the time of this writing Amazon is selling it for nearly twice what virtually every other vendor is selling it for. A little shopping around will greatly increase your savings! With that in mind...

The Power Wheels toys are all largely the same in dimensions and capabilities, differing largely on simple aesthetics. Whether it's a Mustang or a Jeep or an Escalade or whatever, they all largely do the same thing in the same manner so really this review could apply to just about all Power Wheels toys.

In a nutshell, this one arrives in BRIGHT Barbie Pink (naturally) and features two forward speeds, one reverse speed, a horn, a radio, and a battery life indicator. Two bucket seats will easily accomodate two toddler-sized children without cramping or elbow fighting. My two year old daughter is BARELY able to reach the pedal; although I know it's not sanctioned by Fisher-Price, I velcro'ed a 2" thick wooden block to the top of the pedal which allows my daughter to reach it more easily.

Assembly isn't terribly difficult but does require a bit of direction-following. As so many things are, "some assembly is required." Armed with a Philips-head screwdriver, a comfortable workspace and a little help from your fellow parent it shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes to fully assemble the vehicle. IMPORTANT TIP FOR PARENTS: Even if you're planning to assemble the car after you present it to your child, remove the battery and charger from the box and charge it up overnight so that, when the car is fully assembled, your child can immediately drive it.

The car has two forward speeds and one reverse, selected by a console-mounted shift lever. Out of the box the "high" forward speed is locked out. Mommy or daddy needs to do a little 'under the hood' tinkering to remove the lock-out, a process which takes less than a minute to complete. This is done as a safety measure, particularly for younger children who may get scared over the faster speed or simply are still learning how to control the car. In "low" speed the car moves at a casual walking pace, while in "high" speed it's more like a brisk walking pace. Reverse is in "low" speed but, of course, backwards.

I found that, even at "low" speed, the car has a tendency to burn rubber (plastic) when only my daughter is in it. On simple asphalt the rear tires easily spin three or four times before gaining traction. On grass it gains traction a lot sooner but there's still at least one wheel spin. With a second child in the car this traction issue goes away; since my daughter is a year under Fisher-Price's recommended minimum age I'm sure this issue will resolve itself once my daughter grows and gains weight.

It's important to note that, like all Power Wheels, the motor is either fully-on or fully-off. It's not like a real car where you can feather the throttle for variable speed. Either the car is in full motion (traction and gravity notwithstanding), or it's not.

Steering is limited with a very wide turning radius - about 18 feet, which is almost as wide as a two-car driveway. It is therefore fairly certain that your child will, at some point, run into a situation where he/she will need to either learn to drive in reverse or get out of the car and push it until it faces the right direction.

The body is reasonably stable so far as these toys go. The hood opens to reveal the battery; the doors and trunk lid do NOT open. My daughter had a little bit of difficulty climbing into and out of the car; a three year old will likely not have such difficulty. I expected the doors to remain closed to provide some safety to the child but I was surprised to find that the trunk didn't provide even a little bit of storage space for, say, a box of chalk or a small snack.

The hard plastic seats are a surprisingly attractive tan color with chrome Mustang accents. Also surprising was the discovery that the seats can be moved fore/aft relatively easily by removing and relocating a couple of screws. Seatbelts are on both seats, consisting of pink Velcro strips that accomodate virtually all child sizes. The windshield is opaque but that doesn't matter since your child will be looking over the top of it rather than through it.

A dashboard-mounted battery gauge shows battery life via four LEDs, activated by pushing a button next to the gauge. Simple and effective for what it does.

The 'radio' has two buttons positioned where knobs would be on a real car stereo, and is powered by three AA batteries (not included, naturally). The left button inexplicably beeps the car's horn. (Has anyone discovered a car horn that beeps when you push the left knob of your stereo?) The right button cycles through about a half dozen instrumental song clips, each about 30 seconds and each more annoying (to adult ears) than the last. In this day and age when you can buy a half-gig MP3 player for under I would have liked the ability to upload my daughter's favorite songs to the radio.

One thing which I've noticed about all Power Wheels toys: None of them have a simple on/off switch. My concern - so far unwarranted, but still a concern nonetheless - is that my daughter will be climbing into the car and accidentally tap the accelerator pedal before she's securely in her seat, and thus cause her to fall backwards (or forwards) and injure herself. It continues to surprise me that Fisher-Price doesn't include a simple cut-off switch on the dashboard to control power.

Power Wheels vehicles have long had a good reputation and rank very high on the "I WANT" meter for kids toys. (I remember DESPERATELY wanting one when I was a kid, 35 years ago...) Even though my daughter is still too small to fully command her Power Wheels (the sudden acceleration startles her, and she doesn't understand how to steer) you can see the joy in her face even when she's just sitting in the car at a stand-still.



Fisher-Price® Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang Feature


  • Realistically detailed inside and out-from its pony grille with fog lamps, to its racy rear spoiler, and everything in between
  • Sporty Barbie styling, chrome wheels and accents, beeping horn sound, and interior cup holders add to real driving fun
  • Includes 12-volt battery and charger. Requires 3 AA (LR6 Alkaline) 1,5V for sound & lights
  • The Fisher-Price Power-Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang GT is a two seat,
  • The dashboard includes a sound box with pre-recorded music and engine sounds that react when buttons are activated
  • 12-volt BPRO with sophisticated Barbie colors and graphics that could be visualized on a real Mustang
  • LEDs will flash and illuminate to simulate a working speedometer and tachometer when the key is pressed.



Fisher-Price® Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang Overview


The Barbie Ford Mustang is realistically detailed inside and out - from its pony grille with fog lamps, to its racy rear spoiler, and everything in between! A pretend key activates engine sounds and light-up, revving dashboard gauges; and equalizer bars light up when tunes from the pretend radio play. Car features sporty Barbie styling, chrome wheels and accents, beeping horn, and interior cup holders. It's also equipped with a battery charge indicator that lets drivers know when it's time to "refuel."

Additional features like an adjustable seat for growing kids, high-speed lock out for beginners, and Power Lock brakes add to the fun. Drives two speeds forward (2.5 and 5 mph, max.), plus reverse, on hard surfaces and grass. Includes 12-volt battery and charger. Also requires 3 "AA" (LR6 Alkaline) 1.5V batteries, not included, for lights and sounds. Measures 22" H x 30" W x 59" L.


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Friday, June 11, 2010

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil Quad

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil Quad Review





Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toy Story 3 Lil Quad Feature


  • Sporty Toy Story 3 battery-powered 4-wheeler with a “cargo rack” on the back
  • Easy push-button operation for simple stop and go
  • Drives 2 mph max, forward only, on hard surfaces and grass
  • Includes 6-volt battery and charger
  • One year power wheels bumper-to-bumper warranty




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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane Review



We initially purchased a Peg-Perego, Gaucho Rock'In Jeep, we spend time assembling it, and the gear shift did not work, it would go forward but not backward, so we had to return it to the store it was purchased from. There we 3 others there that where returned, so I opted not to get another one, and instead by a different product all together.

We then bought this Jeep for our 3 and 5 year old girls, blue is their favorite color. I was hesitant to buy one before, due to safety concerns. They are now at an age where they can understand and have a good command of their turns. The love the Jeep! It Is big as others have mentioned, but it fits in the garage just fine w/ our 2 cars parked. I like that fact that the seats adjust as the kids grow, so you get more years of use. The girls love the radio. For fun my teenage sister even sits in it and drives it! I like that this allows you to set it to the lower gear until they are comfortable for the higher speed. Our girls have taken this over small hills, dirt, grass, sidewalk, gravel (no mud so far)

It runs great. We have not had any issues with it. It was a bit more pricier than some of the other jeeps, but I was concerned about durability and workmanship of the products, especially after our experience with the last jeep. This one seemed to have very favorable reviews, i preferred to pay a decent price and have a product that my third baby (on the way) can use, versus a jeep that would only work for a year or 2. For us this was a great purchase.



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane Feature


  • The Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane puts your child in the driver's seat
  • A battery-operated ride-on vehicle that your child can really drive
  • Features"Ultimate Terrain Traction" to easily tackle tough obstacles
  • This BPRO features 12-volts of battery power for two speeds forward (2.5 and 5 mph, max.)
  • This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
  • Plus reverse, with a high-speed lock-out for beginners and Power Lock® Brake System



Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane Overview


This two-seater features incredible all-terrain performance for little adventurers. Kids can cruise at speeds up to 5 mph forward and 2.5 mph in reverse. It sports large 16-inch tires, a cupholder, a real FM radio and an adjustable seat. A battery charge indicator lets you know the status of the battery. An interactive dashboard and built-in navigation system tied to the steering wheel and shifter make imaginative play come to life. Dashboard lights blink and phrases sound as kids turn right, left or in reverse. Requires one "12V" battery, included. Measures 64"L x 31.5"W x 35"H. Holds up to 130 pounds. Adult supervision recommended.


Fisher-Price Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction Jeep Hurricane Specifications


Adventure and exploration await when your child is in the driver's seat of a Fisher Price Power Wheels vehicle! The Fisher Price Power Wheels Jeep Hurricane is a battery-operated ride-on vehicle that your child can really drive. Your child will gain a real sense of independence playing "grown up" driving a "real" car, and he or she can have great fun practicing coordination skills by steering, stopping, and driving in reverse!



The Jeep Hurricane can off-road into areas that other cars can't handle. View larger.
Just Like a Real Jeep!
Designed for children ages three to about six (65-pound maximum weight per passenger), the Power Wheels Jeep Hurricane looks just like a real Jeep! And it operates with a real steering wheel and a foot pedal. Powered by a rechargeable 12-volt battery, the Jeep can drive up to five miles per hour. The car is designed to travel at a max of 2.5 MPH at first, when your child is a beginning driver. When he or she becomes more experienced, just remove the safety mechanism to reach maximum speed! The vehicle also features a specially designed safety braking system, which automatically stops the vehicle when the foot is removed from the pedal. The jeep can also go in reverse at up to 2.5 MPH. The jeep includes features such as a simulated navigation system, cool sound effects, a digital clock, and a working "fuel gauge" that monitors battery level.

Ride in Style!
The jeep features lots of cool details that will have your child riding in style. He or she can pop some juice in the cup holder, turn up the real, working FM radio, and drive off to exciting adventures! There's room for a friend in the passenger seat, too (up to 65 pounds). The Jeep Hurricane also features the Power Wheels Ultimate Terrain Traction. With this advanced tire package, the truck can "off-road" into areas that others can't handle: It can drive over thick, wet grass, muddy areas, gravel, and other small backyard obstacles such as tree roots and garden hoses. This vehicle requires a 12-volt rechargeable battery designed specifically for this toy, which is included with your purchase, as well as a battery charger. It also requires four C batteries (not included) to operate the FM radio. This Power Wheels toy is covered by a limited 1-year "Bumper-to-Bumper" warranty from the manufacturer.

What's in the Box
1 Power Wheels Jeep Hurricane ride-on toy, 12-volt rechargeable battery, and battery charger.


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