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Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck

Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 9:36 pm  
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Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Customer Rating:
 
(55 reviews)
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $19.99
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Chuck the Talking Truck is Playskool's new talking truck toy. He's an interactive dump truck with over 40 phrases and sounds, shakes his dump bed and bumper when he goes to work. He'll even come when he's called.

He's a simpler design than Rocky the Robot Truck, and should be fine for kids as young as two (even younger than who Rocky is made for). He's still new, so there aren't many reviews just yet - but the few I've found say their kids love him. I think both Chuck the Talking Truck and Rocky the Robot Truck will be very popular this year. They just didn't have toys this cool when I was a young boy.

Popular toys like Chuck often sell out quickly, so if you want to get one for your child, grandchild, nephew (or niece!), GET ONE NOW and avoid disappointment.

Below is a short video showing a little of what Chuck does, and the "official" product description. You can also scroll down to the bottom for a few reviews.

Product Description
Your toddler will have loads of dump-truck fun with Playskool's Chuck My Talking Truck. Not only does Chuck have over 40 spoken phrases and sounds, he also drives to you when called and shakes his bumper and dump bed while chatting and "working." Designed for children ages two and up, Chuck My Talking Truck offers your child interactive fun and role-playing opportunities.


Chuck My Talking Truck
    Ages: 2+

    Requires:
  • 3 "C" batteries (included)
  • Phillips screwdriver to replace batteries
  • No assembly required
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Ease of assembly:
Educational factor:

The Good: A fun, interactive truck that speaks over 40 phrases.

The Challenging: Other sounds in the room could confuse the toy, causing extra movement.

In a Nutshell: Your toddler can share many new adventures with this motorized, speaking dump truck.



Chuck My Talking Truck knows over 40 spoken phrases and sounds!

Your Own Personal Driving, Talking Truck
Chuck My Talking Truck has plenty of things to say and places to go. His 40 plus phrases and sounds make each playtime a new adventure for your toddler. When your child calls Chuck from across the room the fun-loving dump truck starts up right up and chugs his way over to your child. His cartoonish features are silly, fun, and inviting, and with four different touch sensors he starts up easily for younger children still improving their eye-and-hand coordination.

Though Chuck does come when called, be careful to use him away from the television or radio. His sensors may get confused with extra voices, causing him to keep driving when he hasn't been directly spoken to.


Cartoonish Features and Interactive Play for Your Toddler
Chuck My Talking Truck will keep your toddler guessing with talk, movement, and sounds. Toddlers can help load Chuck up with stuff to take to the "dump," and help him unload when they've made it across the room together. There are plenty of dump truck adventures to be had with Chuck's versatile actions and sounds. Chuck's body is also made of soft rubber that will not hurt toddlers in collisions.


What's in the Box
Truck, storybook, three "C" batteries.

Product Details
  • Fun and fully-motorized vehicle toy plays over 40 phrases and sounds
  • When you lift his dump bed, press his bumper or press his top and he drives when you call him
  • Vehicle comes with storybook
  • He?s so excited to work, his bumper moves and his dump bed wiggles
  • But he?s also excited to play with you, so when you call him, this little guy starts to drive

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Customer Reviews
Cutest truck ever!
 
Review Date: November 4, 2009
Reviewer: Optimus Primus,
I bought this truck for my 3 yr old boy and he absolutely went nuts over it. Chuck practically comes to life. My son couldn't stop laughing! Great toy for the money and seems to be solidly built. I highly recommend Chuck.
Chuck;s Talking Truck
 
Review Date: October 28, 2009
Reviewer: ,
I got this for my 3 year old grandson's Birthday....A very good price, good toy...I suggest ordering the recommended batteries at the same time...also a good price..saves trips out etc.
Two year old's favorite truck
 
Review Date: December 13, 2009
Reviewer: Esther V. Benn, Hemet, Ca. United States
Pushing this toy truck around the room has been this two year olds favorite pastime...The fact that it "talks" is a bonus...a perfect choice for this little boy..
I love Chuck!
 
Review Date: November 30, 2009
Reviewer: V. Miller,
This truck is so much fun! Bought it for my grandson for Christmas but have played with it myself just to see what all it does. Just when you think it's stopped talking and walk away, it says "goodbye." Makes me laugh every time. I know my grandson will love it - this is an inter-active toy that will hold his interest.
Chuck the Dump Truck
 
Review Date: December 12, 2009
Reviewer: Denise Austin,
Chuck is great! When it arrived, we were amazed by all the sounds and sentences and movement. Like anything Playskool makes, it's durable and strong--our little grandson will outgrow it long before it ever gets damaged--destined to be passed down to others. All in all, one of the best toy trucks ever!

MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 10:27 pm  
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MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck
Manufacturer: Mattel - Import
Customer Rating:
 
(68 reviews)
List Price: $59.99
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Earlier this year I saw Rocky the Robot Truck in a video from the big Toy Fair. I thought this one was pretty neat. Like many of you (guys), I had some Transformers when I was a kid. They were pretty neat, but Rocky brings that level of "coolness" to a little younger age group.

He doesn't actually change into anything like Transformers do. But, he's an interactive talking truck. He can lift, dump, drive, and talk. He even stands up and dances! He knows 100+ jokes and phrases, honks, and makes engine sounds. He can even snore when he drifts off into sleep mode. You wake him up by pulling or pushing him, or by putting something in his bed.

I think Rocky the Robot Truck is going to be pretty popular this year. So, if you want one for the kid in your life, I recommend that you GET ONE NOW. Popular toys like this can sell out at Christmas. Best to avoid disappointment.

Product Description
Mattel's Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck is an interactive dump truck designed for children ages three and older. Talking, driving, lifting, dumping, and even dancing, this toy dump truck is a boy's robotic companion. Speaking over 100 phrases, Rocky has a clever line for everything. You can do all the work by hand, or get him to help out.


Rocky the Robot Truck
    Ages: 3+

    Requires:
  • 4 "C" batteries (included)
What We Think

Fun factor:
Durability:
Ease of assembly:
Novelty factor:

The Good: "Hard work" made enjoyable with talking and jokes.

The Challenging: Difficult to get directly to dance mode.

In a Nutshell: Interactive robot truck lifts, talks, dumps, and dances.


This is no ordinary dump truck -- Rocky talks and dances. View larger.

Load 'Em Up and Move 'Em Out
Built with strong, durable plastic, Rocky is ready to handle heavy loads. Your child can manually tilt his dump bed to unload it -- or make some noise and he'll do it for you. And when you push Rocky forward or pull him backward on all six wheels, his blue headlights are activated and he'll make some noise of his own, with engine sounds and honking.

The smokestack on the front of the truck is the primary way to control this robot truck. Tilting the lever back gets Rocky to stand on his back four wheels. The truck is automatically set in dump mode, but pressing the red button on top of the smokestack several times will switch it to dancing mode, where he'll shake his upper truck body to music. Pushing the lever forward returns Rocky to a normal truck position.


The red button also cues Rocky to say one of his many phrases or jokes, and also wakes him up if he's taking a nap. If you don't play with Rocky for a while, he will go into sleep mode -- a may even snore. Kids get Rocky's attention by placing objects in his dump bed, or by pushing or pulling him.


Make Some Noise!
Rocky is very responsive, interactive, and engaging -- often prompting kids to make noise so he can show off his dancing and dumping skills. Because you can play with him manually or with his help, Rocky makes playtime easy and simple. However, with only one button for a couple of operations, Rocky's automatic modes may take some getting used to for younger children. They may have a difficult time getting directly past the robot's talking to get to the dancing mode.


Rocky The Robot Truck comes with four "C" batteries.


What's in the Box
Robot truck and instruction booklet. (Batteries included.)




Engaging and interactive, Rocky is the ideal playmate for younger kids.


The durable plastic wheels whir and allow Rocky to move around on his own.


Product Details
  • Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
  • The interactive dump truck
  • He speaks over 100 phrases talking and interacting with kids and even tells jokes
  • Rocky goes to sleep--and guess what--he even snores
  • Kids will love the interaction

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Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 1:20 pm  
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Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck (handle color may vary)
Manufacturer: Hasbro
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(98 reviews)
List Price: $32.99
Sale Price: $29.99
Availibility: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
Young engineers are sure to have hours of fun with this authentic-looking dump truck. Giant wheels make even the most rugged sites accessible. Indoors or out, the Mighty Truck gets the job done. Crafted in theTonka trucks tradition, this dump truck is made with steel, rugged plastic and guaranteed for life.
Here's a classic dump truck from Tonka. And it's almost the same as when I was a kid! It still has a metal bed, so it's as tough as it ever was. Plus, it looks like it's even bigger to me.

I remember having one of these probably 30 years ago. I'd lean over and put my hands on the sides of the bed and run - driving all over the place.

In looking through the reviews, I'm hard-pressed to find much negative about this truck. See for yourself, there are only a couple of negative reviews.

Product Details
  • Free rolling wheels
  • Easy dump steel bed
  • Rugged plastic body and tires safe for wet, muddy conditions
  • Made with steel and rugged plastic
  • Oversized dump truck measures 18 by 11-1/4 inches; 6-1/2-inch tires

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