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| | | Description: | | The Cool Tools Box opens to become a fun-filled activity station. Kids can sort the colorful shapes, or use the tools to "build" anything they can imagine. The power drill makes realistic drilling sounds. Use the hammer to put in a few nails, or rotate the spinning and meshing gears. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Ages 18 months & up. | | | Features: | |
• Lunchbox-size toolbox for tots.
• Prompt music by spinning the gears.
• Place shapes in their proper slots to hear the shape's name.
• Includes drill with sound, screwdriver, wrench and hammer.
• Batteries Required (Sold Separately): 4 AA Batteries. Ages 18 months & up.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.75 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 9.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.27 pounds | | Package Length:
| 14.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 68 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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84 of 88 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Idea, but Some Design FlawsSep 20, 2007
By Mom of Two
I bought this for my son who is almost two and a half because he has a big interest in tools. I chose this one over some of the more realistic sets because he has a baby brother on the way and I didn't want to get him something with too many choking hazards. I also liked that this has screws and bolts so he can practice actually using the tools.
Pros-
-cute talking shape sorter
-screw driver, hammer, and wrench can actually be used with the accompanying bolts, screws, and nails
-cute carrying case to contain all parts
Cons-
- TOO LOUD! This toy does not have a volume control and when the child turns the gears it plays children's songs at a high volume.
- no on/off switch. It would be nice to be able to turn the sound feature off, so the child could just practice the mechanic aspects of the toy.
- Toy does not come with the molded plastic insert shown in the picture. My child can rarely get all of the tools to fit inside by himself.
- The drill makes realistic drill sounds, but the bit does not turn. How hard would it have been to make that happen?
My child is enjoying this toy, but it is still fairly new. If I had had a chance to try it out before buying, I think I would have picked something else.
49 of 53 found the following review helpful:
 Great development toy! but BEWARE....CHOKING HAZARD!Mar 27, 2007
By Jenn
PLEASE READ - My son got this when he was a little over 16 months and it's been a hit ever since. At first he just used the shape sorters as a hide and seek area for other toys. WE liked the gears and the music that played while turning them, but I wasn't prepared for the screws on the far left side to actually come ALL THE WAY OUT - posing as a choking hazard). Not quite 3 inches long but only about a AA battery size width. The picture shows the screws out of their threads. Luckily my son handed them to me instead of putting them into him mouth, and I have yet to return the 3 pieces to the set. HOWEVER, he didn't seem to care because there is so many other tools and things to still play with. THus the reasons I am giving it such a high review. He enjoyed mastering the screwdriver and wrench (to the screws that do stay in) and the hammer and nails are pretty fun for him as well. I like that the box verbalizes each shape when placed into the sorter. It is a great teaching toy for colors and shapes while maintaing interest in playing while he learns. Just be careful of the loose pieces especially around the little ones.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Wonderfully entertaining, age-appropriate toy!Jan 25, 2009
By K. Neely
Bought this for my son's 1st b-day. It was one of the only tool sets that I could find that was age appropriate. The recommended age is 18 mo. and up and most other toys are 3 yrs. and older. I was concerned it would be too advanced for him, but he LOVES it! He is a very active boy and few toys keep his attention for more than a few minutes, but he will play with this toy for 15-30 minutes at a time. He really enjoys the shape sorter, nail/hammer function and the drill.
I think that the manufacturer has improved the design since earlier reviews. Based on a few reviews, I was concerned that the screws may be a choking hazard, however on my set, the screws CANNOT be removed. Unfortunately, they didn't make any other improvements (molded insert to hold the tools or making the drill actually move - why I gave it 4 stars). Yes, the noise is a bit loud - but I would say it's equal to other electronic toys. I put a piece of masking tape over the speaker and it dulls it to just the right volume.
Overall, this is a fabulous toy. My 2 1/2 yr old daughter also enjoys playing with it, so I am sure we'll get years of use. It is also a great on-the-go travel toy.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Definitely a "Cool" toy!May 12, 2007
By L. Loudermilk
I bought this toy a few months ago on a whim after my daughter started following me around one day while I was fixing something, and she kept trying to grab my wrench and screwdriver and copy me exactly. She is now 21 months old and still loves it, as does my nearly 4-year-old niece who visits regularly. I like it because there are certain things that my daughter can do, but more "complex" aspects (like actually using the screwdriver correctly) that my niece is able to master. So it's something that a child can play with for a long time. My only problem is that we've lost a couple pieces already, and I cannot for the life of me find them! (Although, that's really my problem, not the toy's...) Definitely a good buy that will keep your little one occupied for a long time.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
packaging is deceptiveMar 08, 2007
By JJ
I was surprised to discover that the insert shown on the package which holds all the tools in place no longer comes with the toy, which makes for some annoying reconfiguration in order to get the box to close and for some messy crash of tools when the box opens. But it did a fair job of entertaining my toddler.
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