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Automoblox Mini Series 3 pack S9 T9 C9 from Automoblox
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Minimum Age: 3 years
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Product Description The Automoblox Mini line is a scaled down version of the tradional Automoblox car. It features future-retro styling and fits in the palm of your hand! Mini cars have a new universal connector system that enables the rapid interchange of parts, further accentuating the fun factor of creating different car styles.
Customer Reviews
Autoblocks Mini Posted 02 November 2008
The Automobloxs Mini Three Pack I ordered for my grandson's Christmas gift are wonderful. The cars are sturdy, well designed, and will provide many options for creative play. The interchangeable color coded parts will provide a variety of creative applications for an inquisitive three year old, while being nearly indestructible.
Great quality & fun - choking hazard for <3 y.o. Posted 29 October 2008
I just rec'd the minis as a gift for 4 y.o. son. He and his 18 month old brother love playing with them. It's the perfect size. I've had this for ~ 1 month. It appears that it will last through all my kids.
Other reviews seem accurate as to quality and fun, so I'll try to add new info:
Construction is of smooth wood and plastic. The wood pieces snap together with sturdy plastic plugs and grommets permanently set into the wood. All wheels are removable and the rubber "tire" (like a thick rubberband with traction grooves on the inside) comes off too. The axle for the tire is permanently fixed into the wood. The clear roof easily slides in/out without grommets or snapping but will not fall out if turned upside down.
The decals are painted on - not stickers. So they don't peel off. Great.
The plugs, grommets, axles, tires and roof are all color coded alike. That really helps me put the proper pieces together later. The set also includes 4 spare black tires.
It's a little difficult to pull the pieces apart sometimes due to the smooth wood, but once my son figured out how to grip it around the axles, he didn't have a problem. Among other things, it's fun to flip a piece so the wheels roll on the top of the car (it's silly) or rotate the roof.
Downsides:
1. The wheels & tires are choke hazards for my 18-mo-old. As expected; the toy is not meant for that age. The 4-yr-old also removes the wheels with his mouth/teeth b/c they snap on tightly. Not all children would do this, but just be aware. I have no problem removing the wheels by hand.
2. The wheels end up all over the toy room if the toddler is around. As I said, the set includes 4 extra wheels.
Overall it's a great toy for girl or boy age 3-?. I recommend the minis and like that there are 3 to interchange parts and interact in pretend play. This is the quality I want - and would pay for - in all new or classic toys.
Good for toddlers too Posted 16 September 2008
Recommended age for this toy is 36 months, but my 20-month old daughter was never a "mouther", so I wasn't too worried about her swallowing small parts. She was very fascinated by these cars, and she figured out the concept of pegs and holes surprisingly quickly. She was able to put together various cars by herself and entertained herself for 30 minutes at a time, a very long time for a young toddler. We might increase this collection in the future, but it was definitely one of the best toys for her in her second year of life.
Fun and Cool! Posted 13 September 2008
We got our son his first automoblox mini when he was around 2.5 years old. He needed help pulling off the tires and putting them back on. Then he kept dropping it off the second floor into the entry downstairs (not a recommended usage), and one of the wheels actually cracked, but Daddy fixed it w/ super glue. It got put away for a few months until he could resist the temptation to conduct more gravity experiments. After age 3, he had a blast taking it apart, putting it back together (all by himself), and driving it around. It's also helping him figure out what the different car parts are called. We've got a long car trip coming up, so I ordered this 3 pack to keep him occupied on our journey. I know he'll love having more mini automoblox to play with.
TOP QUALITY AND OH SO FUN!!! Posted 24 July 2008
My three year old son and I had been "window shopping" these products online for a few months before his birthday. We gave him several full size and several minis so he could change the parts around. And oh has he!
These cars are solid blocks of wood. The plastic seems durable as nothing has been scratched yet. We have rolled them into the island a few times but have decided not to "crash" them as they are just too nice. They are heirloom quality. No one will be handing these down so go buy your own!!!
My husband and I joked about a commercial where the parents put the children to bed as fast as possible, scrambling around so they can get back to playing with the automoblox. We were cleaning up really!
If you aren't satisfied with these products, nothing will make you happy.
I could go on and on but I think you should just by a few and find out for yourself. One is definately not enough!
***The reviewer who gave this one star was upset with the seller and put his review in the wrong place. But the AUTOMOBLOX people are top-notch in customer service and will reply to you directly if you contact them via their website. (I only wrote to thank them for such amazing vehicles and to inquire as to when the white one and more minis would be available.)
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