What a disappointment
Written: Aug 14 '07
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Pros: Colorful, drains well, sturdy
Cons: Expensive, heavy, doesn't live up to hype, capsizes
The Bottom Line: This toy was a total let-down. Of all its promising features, only one really works at all. It's clunky, boring, and seriously over-priced.
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| digelt's Full Review: Tomy Pirate Ship Bath Toy TY4413 |
My son received this toy as a gift during a trip to see his grandparents. We were so excited for him to play with it once we got home. Just look at all the fun features! What a disappointment once we finally got it in the bath.
First of all, it's very top-heavy, so it constantly capsizes. You have to fill the boat with water in order for it to float, and even then it only stays upright most of the time. Secondly, the water canon requires a lot of effort for very little payoff (the same can be said for the water wheel). You have to either submerge the whole boat or use some other item to fill the canon with water. Then once you flick the lever, it lets out a weak little spurt and you get to start all over. The raft doesn't float correctly if the pirate is in it. The only feature that is any fun at all is the octopus... and even with that, you have to hold the boat with one hand while pumping the octopus with the other so the boat doesn't capsize.
This toy is clunky and boring and useless. Then I come to find out it sells for around $19.99?? Ridiculous. I wouldn't pay $4.99 for it.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): $19.99
Type of Toy: Bath Toy
Age Range of Child: 12 to 36 Months
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