LeapFrog LeapBuilders 123 Fix-It Truck, Multicolor

Great way to take blocks to a whole new level. This set adds more educational value than just basic building blocks. More fun, too.

The LeapFrog Fix-It Truck is a really neat building toy. The way that the individual blocks can be clicked into the reader unit and then it talks to the kid about the picture on the block is neat. And an older kid can have fun learning about how the notches on the top of the block are read by the unit. The blocks and truck itself can be configured in a bunch of different ways, including making a type of crane with the pictured blocks. The blocks are nicely colored, holding up well to significant kid abuse, and nicely sized for a kid who isnt quite ready for small-block Legos yet.

This kit is designed for children 18 months+, but despite that fact, I have it in my Kindergarten classroom full of English Learners. The kit comes already functioning with batteries, which is always a HUGE win, and has tons of color, number and shape words for children to learn! The students were disappointed when they thought it was a ‘baby’ toy, but as soon as I opened the package and put the pieces in with the other Legos, they were an IMMEDIATE hit! Most of my students come from other countries and this is their first exposure to English, so they had SO MUCH FUN putting the pieces into the talking base and learning what the name of the numbers and colors are on the smaller pieces! My one comment would be that the volume does not turn up very high, which sometimes makes it challenging to hear it.

Great! The kids love it!

Pleasantly surprised

Item was exactly as described

love it

Lovely

This seemed to be a fun learning toy. I gave it to my grandson for his birthday in September. Today I noticed that they hadnt taken the last strap off. In doing so, I learned that the round blocks when inserted in the front will tell what the picture is that is on that block. Unfortunately, most of the blocks do not match what the toy is saying. The toy says number three when the number five is showing; when you see the boots, it says bucket. Its too late to return. Good thing he is only two and likes to put the blocks together, or else this would be useless.

This playset contains lots of blocks and shapes, and the cute truck that you can build on. The blocks seem sturdy plastic, and like they will hold up to lots of play. Comes with instructions and ideas of things to create. I agree with the other reviewer who said that the electronics (the interactive smart star cube) is not needed to make this toy enjoyable. It is currently priced at $24.99, which seems typical.