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It has staying power … Both with kids interest and with durability
I bought this 14 months ago for our 20 month old grandson on a hunch that even at that age, he may enjoy the excitement of seeing Nani make the rocket fly. Since we are vigilant in his playtime, caution about small parts ie: the toy’s wing nut, aren’t an issue. But unmonitored play is not an option for a toddler.Actually, our only issue was to make sure he wouldn’t attempt to chew the foam rockets. He did make one large hole in a rocket but never again when he realized that rocket wouldn’t fly any more.My intent was to stomp the rocket launcher for him. I got to do it once. Our then tiny guy watched it go up up up. When it landed, he toddle raced to go pick it up. When he got back to the launcher, I expected him to want to see me repeat the performance. Instead he leaned way down, examined the launcher, straightened up and – and since he wasn’t yet much of a talker yet, he simply stomped his foot. Message received. I showed him – let him – helped him, push the rocket onto the air tube. His first stomp attempt only got the rocket halfway off the tube. He didn’t have the aim or power. I showed him how to jump on it with two feet instead. Successful launches grew more frequent. On occasion, he’d let me stomp too! It grew into a great success, in several ways. While it wasn’t the only toy he played with, it was one he faithfully played with, and still plays with, every time he stays with us…(every other weekend)! He’s now turning 3 and we’ve had 14 months of this toy being launched, stepped all over, dunked in the pool, stuck in trees, and tugged away from his same aged cousin. Since we live in warm Phoenix, that’s a lot of abuse, and adult with child FUN.. And while he couldn’t really talk well when he first got it, if anyone asked him what he was going to do at Nani’s house, he would stomp his foot and smile. It drew smiles from everyone else too.If you are reading this review, then you’re probably looking hard for a toy that has the big three elements. Kid appeal for the long haul. Durability. Price. But add in the kid and adult bonding fun factor… and this becomes a grand slam.A tip or two. Plan on buying an extra bag of rockets down the road. They really fly and if the wing nut that holds the trajectory tube in place loosens (it does) the rocket can end up in someone’s gutter or trees or In the mouth of the neighbor’s bulldog.Note: The more deluxe version of this isn’t as good a flyer, has more hard plastic and our little guy returned almost immediately to his junior version.What a bonding experience it’s been for all of us.Five Big Stars!It’s been 7 years since the first purchase. He’s nine now, and we’ve replaced it twice. He isn’t into it by himself now, but when his pals are over? They get very competitive. They take it to the park so it doesn’t disappear into a neighbors yard or solar panels. It’s just plain fun.

Raket vonden ze erg leuk als cadeau om te ontvangen.

Offert à mes enfants un dimanche à 13h, il est 17h et ils sont encore occupés à jouer avec…Je peux pas trouver plus rentable comme activité :DNote : j’ai enlevé une étoile car les ailes d’une des fusée se sont déjà complètement décollées… mais il ne devait y avoir que quelques microgrammes de colle dessus ! Facilement réparable néanmoins donc rien de grave.