Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Customer Reviews
Liesy's mom3
My daughter (she's almost 2) and her cousins (boys aged 4 and 7) really love this toy! The problem is the music is really loud and annoying and the balls keep flying everywhere and you have to retrieve them! Of course the toy would probably work correctly if the little ones didn't keep trying to push the balls back in while they are still popping out. Overall, this is a great toy to keep the kids occupied with, but the music would drive any sane person crazy after 30 minutes :) Not too sure what sort of educational value this toy has and I think it's more age appropriate for younger kids.

Still plays with six months later...5
We bought this for our now 19 month old son a little over six months ago. He loves balls, so we were pretty confident this would be a hit and we were right! He STILL plays with this toy several times a day. I think we've only replaced the batteries once. He puts stuff in it that doesn't belong (like puzzle pieces, toothbrushes, etc) and it still works like the day we took it out of the box. I HIGHLY recommend this toy!

1 year old loved it!4
Grandson is 1 yr. He laughs and giggles at this toy. He loves to try to catch the balls when they come out. He likes the music also!

Playskool Magic Tambourine

Playskool Magic Tambourine

Product Features
* Little musicians can shake, shake, shake their way through hours of musical fun with this interactive tambourine toy!
* They'll be making beautiful music as they play along with any one of seven songs
* Or they can march to their own tune!
* The SONG MAGIC Tambourine toy makes it easy for preschoolers to express their musical creativity
* Sure to be music to any parent's ears!

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Little musicians can shake, shake, shake their way through hours of musical fun with this interactive tambourine toy! They'll be making beautiful music as they play along with any one of seven songs - or they can march to their own tune! The SONG MAGIC Tambourine toy makes it easy for preschoolers to express their musical creativity - and that's sure to be music to any parent's ears!

Hasbro Playskool Honeybee Hop

Hasbro Playskool Honeybee Hop

Product Features
* Kids will bee happy as they try and dodge the dizzy bee with a hop, skip or a jump!
* Motorized beehive spins to the music and silly sounds as kids try to dodge it by hopping, skipping or jumping over it!
* Motorized arm spins at 2 different speeds!
* Includes beehive, 2 connector rods, honeybee and instructions
* The motorized beehive spins the whimsical bee to the familiar song Flight of the Bumblebee and silly sounds, encouraging kids to get active as they play this creative game of keep-away!

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Treat your preschooler to some very silly buzzy-work with this little honey of a bee. Getting the fun going is easy: just place the Honeybee Hop hive on a level spot and press the big button in the center. A kooky rendition of "The Flight of the Bumblebee" plays as the bumblebee circles round and round on a flexible green arm, inviting your preschooler to chase, dodge and hippity-hop over it. For a slower game, press the button once, or press it again to pick up the action. Like skipping rope, the Honeybee Hop challenges timing and balance while giving kids a giggle-packed workout — and it’s awful cute to boot!

Product Description
Kids will "bee" happy as they try to dodge the dizzy bee with a hop, skip or a jump. The motorized beehive spins the whimsical bee to the familiar song "Flight of the Bumblebee" and silly sounds, encouraging kids to get active as they play this creative game of keep-away. Kids can flee the bee - or chase after him. The 26" motorized arm spins at two different speeds to help kids develop coordination as they hop, skip and jump their way through this game of laugh-out-loud play. And while kids are focused on having fun, they'll also get to practice taking turns with their playmates. Includes beehive, two connector rods, honeybee and instructions. Requires 3 "C" batteries, not included.

Hasbro Playskool Let's Play Together Go & Grow Giraffe

Hasbro Playskool Let's Play Together Go & Grow Giraffe

Product Features
* The Go & Grow Giraffe works as both a chair--and a rocker!
* Two-in-one giraffe grows with your child, changing from a fun sitting spot to a rocker - and is a great place to engage in together-time fun!
* This friendly giraffe is the ideal two-in-one toy for playing alone or sharing together-time fun!
* Adult assembly required - Maximum weight: 42 lbs

Product Description
The Go & Grow Giraffe works as both a chair  and a rocker! When facing backward, its the perfect-sized sitting spot for playing pat-a-cake or peek-a-boo with your little one. And when your child is ready to explore new movements, face her forward and introduce her to the joys of rocking! Teach her to squeeze the giraffes crinkling and squeaking ears! Read aloud the play-along activity book for playful rhymes including This Little Piggy, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Pat-A-Cake and more! This friendly giraffe is the ideal two-in-one toy for playing alone or sharing together-time fun! Giraffe comes with a Let's Play Together tip card and a play-along activity book! Maximum weight: 42 lbs.

Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
Product Description
Editorial Review
When little wobblers are bored with walls and sofa edges, and there's no one to offer a hand, they can two-foot it safely across that open ocean of living-room floor with the help of the Step Start walker. This dual-purpose toy acts as stable support as they learn to walk, then lets them roll along when they want to ride. Once they are secure on their legs, the walker converts easily to a first ride-on toy. (Only adults can operate the wheel-lock mechanism.) A flexible antenna, spinning drum, clicking gear, and other sight-touch-sound features provide sit-down play fun. Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver. --Ava Natov

Product Description
It's 2 toys in 1! As a sturdy, stable walker, the Step Start Walk 'n Ride toy helps babies learn to stand, take their first steps, and walk. As the grow older, it easily converts to a first ride-on toy! It has a locking mechanism that only parents can activate, so children can't change modes by themselves. Kids can explore the hands-on activities in both the walker and ride-on modes to see fascinating sights, hear silly sounds and touch interesting textures. Adult assembly required

The Farmer Says

The Farmer Says

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The classic learning toy is better than ever! Shaped like a barn, it now teaches about 16 animals and features unique flipping page. Kids can point the arrow and pull the lever to hear the animals indentified, along with the sounds they make. Then flip the page for more animals to choose from! There is also a new quiz mode. Plays "Old MacDonald" and "Farmer in the Dell" melodies. Requires 3 "AA" batteries.

Product Description
The classic learning toy is better than ever. Shaped like a barn, See 'n Say teaches your child about 16 different animals and features two unique flipping pages. Kids can point the arrow and pull the lever, then flip the page for more animals to choose from. There is also a new quiz mode. It plays "Old MacDonald" and "Farmer in the Dell" melodies. It requires 3 AA alkaline batteries, which are included.

Hasbro Playskool Busy Gears

Hasbro Playskool Busy Gears

Product Features

* 11 interchangeable gears fit on brightly colored posts
* Turn it on to start it moving, complete with music, sounds and flashing lights
* Encourages hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears
* Automatic shut-off feature
* For ages 12 mos. and up

Product Description

Busy Gears encourages hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears that go round 'n round, flashing lights and happy songs! The interchangeable gears can also be stacked, sorted and re-arranged. With an automatic shut-off.

Playskool Busy Ball-Tivity Center Assortment

Playskool Busy Ball-Tivity Center Assortment

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Treat baby to some poppin’, droppin’ funtime with this air-powered activity set. Cute jungle animals and a ladybug entice little fingers to grasp and explore. Press down on the ladybug to start the action and keep this jungle moving and on the ball. Parts “magically” move to baby’s exotic adventure. The smiley-faced monkey pops out of the tree! As the air starts to flow, lively music plays and animal sounds seem to bring this activity set to “life”. Colored balls swirl around the “pool”. Little hands can reach in and pull them out, then drop them back in to watch them swirl around and around. Place a ball on top of the “volcano” to make it hover! Stackable palm tree, elephant and alligator pieces spin, twirl and “chomp” when placed on their separate ports, or stack them for a different perspective. It’s a jungle out there – and that’s what your baby will love so much about this air-powered play center. Activity set comes with monkey and palm tree snap-in piece, 3 balls, 3 stacking pieces and instructions.

Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo

Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo


Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Encourage hands-on exploration and discovery through sight, sound and touch with this electronic, hands-on toy. This ball-dropping choo choo gives little ones a toy with lots of ways to play as they grow! When the train is in place, swirling put-and-take

Product Description
Encourage hands-on exploration and discovery through sight, sound and touch with this electronic, hands-on toy. This ball-dropping choo choo gives little ones a toy with lots of ways to play as they grow. When the train is in place, swirling put-and-take ball action keeps younger children giggling and exploring. When the train chugs forward, crawling children will be on the move with it. Busy Ball Choo Choo comes with three balls and instructions. Requires 3 "C" batteries, not included. Measures approximately 8" long.

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper Product Description

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Get silly with poppin', droppin' colored balls! Pump the plunger and drop the balls onto the spiral track. When they reach the bottom, look out - the balls pop out the top! Giggles are guaranteed with wacky sound effects and 8 lively songs to help keep the fun rolling along. The Playskool Busy Ball Popper has won numerous toy awards, including American Baby's Best Toy, Child Magazine's Best Toy, and the NAPPA Gold Award. Requires 4 "D" Batteries (not included).

Product Description
Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper Reviews

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

4.0 out of 5 stars Won't Teach Much, but it is a Lot of Fun, December 29, 2003
By D. R. Jeanclerc "Reader, Listener & Obsessive... (Brunswick, OH USA)
Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars

The Busy Ball Popper is something of a rarity in today's toy market - it's unapologetic fun that makes very little attempt to teach anything at all. As long as you understand what you're getting, then it's great.

Our son gets a kick out of watching the balls loop through the machine and into the air; he gets an even bigger kick when the balls bounce wrong and rebound throughout the room. It's a mini-workout chasing after them, but it's worth it to see him enjoy it so.

I agree with other reviews that the unit could be easily tipped over, but the last time I checked, the easy solution to this problem is to supervise your child. Trust me - you'll have as much fun as he/she does watching the Ball Popper at work. But again, this isn't suitable for any pull-up or lean-on activity.

The fan motor that propels the balls is about as loud as a hair dryer on a low setting. However, the music snippets make up for the white noise as they're better than most toys. The balls themselves are very lightweight in order to allow them to travel; as a result, they are likely too fragile for play beyond the Ball Popper.

Again, the Busy Ball Popper is a lot of fun and does what it's intended to do very well. It's not educational (get something LeapFrog) and it's not a pull-up toy and it's not trying to be either. If you go in understanding what you're getting, you won't be disappointed.

Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo Reviews

Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for my 10 month old, November 10, 2007
By S. Gatewood (Richmond, VA USA)
Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars

My 10-month-old son LOVES this toy. I almost didn't buy it because there's no volume control, but I'm so glad I did. It also helped him learn to crawl because he was so motivated to chase after it. It's very easy for him to get the train to go -- the button on top is easy for a baby to push.

He loves grabbing the balls as they spin around inside the train and then putting them back in again. The different settings are good (spinning balls vs. balls falling out the back; stationary vs. moving train), and you can also turn the center wheel on the underside of the toy to make the train go in a circle instead of a straight line. The train will also move on carpet if the pile isn't too thick.

Only downsides are that there's no volume control--it's pretty loud--and the tunes get stuck in your head.

Amazon Customer Reviews : Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper#2

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

I first encountered this toy in a doctor's office and was amazed by its popularity. My 18 month-old son loved it as did ALL of the other kids in the office -- from about 9 mos to 5 years. The kids could not get enough of this toy. I got it for our own home, and its popularity remains high. I have given it as a birthday gift, and it has been a winner in those homes as well. The kids really do play with it endlessly. On that note, though, please know that this toy makes some NOISE, so if you are a person who can't stand noisy toys, this is NOT the toy for your house.

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! What a GREAT toy!, November 9, 2003
By One Strong Opinion

Amazon Customer Reviews : Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper


Our 20 month old played with this at a friend's house and didn't want to put it away, which is not like her since she bores easily with most toys. We purchased one for her and the moment she sets it down to play, her face lights up, she squeals with delight when she presses the big red ball to start the action, and then once the balls start popping in the air, she is overjoyed.

The colorful balls are placed in the chute on top of the unit, then as they slide down the ramp, the air popper forces them up through the top hole and they pop around like popcorn! We watch our daughter laugh and have a blast with this toy all the time, but she is learning so much from it as well. First she learned cause and effect when pushing the red lever to start the machine. She learned that the music will not start until the balls begin moving. Next she learned where to place the balls, and how to catch them if they scooted away, and finally she learned words like BALL, STOP, OUT, PLAY, DANCE just from the repetition of the activities. The fun music reminds me of a circus parade and several songs randomly play while the popper is activated.

Storage is a snap since it's heavy enough to stay upright while playing, and light enough to grab and go when it's time to clean up. There are three main pieces that an adult has to screw together, and though a child might be able to pry off the top piece, it easily snaps back into place. Just don't lift it from the top piece and you shouldn't have a problem.

I recommend this toy for babies who are able to sit up unassisted so that an adult can help them play with the balls, but highly recommend it for walking toddlers since they will love chasing after the balls.
A+ from this parent on this one!


5.0 out of 5 stars What colorful, musical fun!, August 4, 2004
By frisky2000 "frisky2000"