Mega Bloks Cat 3 - In - 1 Ride - On Dump Truck Review
This Dump Truck is a big hit with my 1 year old. He has figured out how to push the buttons to make noise, which he loves. He also loves loading and unloading the bed. The only downside is that when the bed is down (in the non riding position) it doesn't lock into place very well...which is a problem for a one year old because I'm afraid that he'll push on it - and it will flip up and hit him in the head. So for now we keep it in the riding/pushing position until he's old enough to understand the other part. So far he LOVES his d'tuk.
Mega Bloks Cat 3 - In - 1 Ride - On Dump Truck Feature
- 3-in1 play pattern
- Push-behind walker
- Compatibility with all Mega Bloks Maxi Blocks
- Great for polishing fine motor skills and distinguishing colors and shapes
- Stimulates imagination and discovery of shapes, colors and sizes
Mega Bloks Cat 3 - In - 1 Ride - On Dump Truck Overview
It's a ride-on, block set and building platform, all in one! The CAT Jr. Ride-On Dump Truck comes with a dumping bin, working horn, gearshifts, oversized wheels and authentic "big truck" sounds. Kids can hop on for a ride, or push it along. Includes 10 Maxi blocks. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 24"L x 8.5"W x 15"H. Holds up to 55 pounds.
Mega Bloks Cat 3 - In - 1 Ride - On Dump Truck Specifications
With realistic truck sounds and building blocks, the 3-in-1 Ride On Dump Truck makes working fun. Toddlers will have a blast scooping up toy bricks and small toys, dumping them out of the dump bed, and driving a vehicle for the very first time. Recommended for children from one to three years old, this dump truck helps young ones transition from crawling, to walking, to riding!
 Toddlers can ride the Ride-On Dump Truck when the truck bed is lifted up. View larger. View in riding mode. |
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Perfectly built for little bodies, the 3-in-1 Ride-On Dump Truck is the right height for kids who still spend much of their time crawling and playing on the floor. Toddlers can easily roll the dump truck around with them as they walk or stand, supported by the ergonomic handle on the dump bed. With the truck bed up, kids can ride the truck facing forward with their hands low on the steering wheel, or with their hands higher on the dump handle. Although the truck doesn't unload on its own, the light truck bed lifts up and slides back easily. Made from tough, durable plastic with safe, rounded edges, this Caterpillar brand dump truck holds up to long days of play. Like the real thing, this truck stands out with a bright yellow and black design. The 10 included Maxi Mega Blocks attach to each other for fun building and connect to spots in the dump bed, to the left and right of the truck, and on the steering wheel. The same color as the steering wheel and its buttons, these blocks are red, black, and gray.
Realistic Dump Truck Sounds
As exciting as the building and dumping action are the fun sound effects the truck makes. Turning on this dump truck, kids are immediately transported to the sounds of a construction site. By pushing one of three buttons on the steering wheel, the driver hears the truck's engine starting up and blowing exhaust, the truck's horn honking, or the truck dumping. The truck creates engine sounds when pushed forward; rolled backward, it beeps to make sure no one's in the truck's blind spots. Whether or not construction sounds are a part of your daily life, the toy's realistic noises can grow a little tiresome. Thankfully, the toy doesn't have to be turned on to be played with and comes completely assembled. While this dump truck is too heavy for children to pick up, its design is compact enough for parents to move it with one hand from one room to the next, or quickly pack it in the back seat of the car. What's more, the 3-in-1 Ride-On Dump Truck is compatible with standard Maxi Bloks, allowing young ones to make even bigger and better creations.
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Customer Reviews
Toy is a hit for our grandson. - K. Glahe - Falls Church, VA
We bought this for our 12 month old grandson. He loves it. He especially loves the buttons to push for the different sounds. He also loves sitting on it as well as pushing it.
Great toy, horribly made - Michelle - Denver, CO
My parents got this for my son when he turned 1 a few weeks ago. It was immediately a HUGE hit. We set it up in walk-behind mode, and this is his favorite toy. He'd walk behind it, then sometimes go to the front to hit the buttons, then back to the back, etc...
2 days ago, we were showing somebody that it turns into a real dump truck as well, so for the first time ever, we unclipped the truck bed, and turned it into a proper dump truck. When we tried to set it up again in walk behind mode, the truck bed would clip, but immediately unclip. 5 of us tried for about 45 minutes to get the truck bed to stay, and it wouldn't. The way we ended up getting it to stay? Duct tape.
I emailed Mega Brands about this problem, and at my expense if I ship this one back, they'll send me a new one. Since shipping is about as much as the toy itself since it's so big, I passed, but I'm warning everybody that although this is a great toy, it's extremely poorly made. Now I understand what all the other reviews meant when they said they truck bed doesn't stay. It will, if you duct tape it, but then obviously you can switch truck modes until you remove the duct tape. I would've given this 5 stars otherwise, but giving it 2 because of this, and I'd recommend to find something else.
Nephew loves it - D. Stephens - Coraopolis, Pa USA
Gave this as a gift to my nephew. He rides, walks and plays with it all the time. It was nice to find a definate "boy" looking 3 in 1.
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: May 02, 2010 04:10:10
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