Barney Move 'N Groove Dance Mat

by Fisher Price

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds
• ASIN: B0000631WJ
• Item model number: 0048188945935
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,085 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #10 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Dance Mats
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Simply put the Move ‘n Groove Dance Mat on the floor and let your child dance the day away. The keyboard makes six different notes, the instrument icons play various tunes, and when the picture of Barney is stepped on, he will issue instructions to step on the blue footprint, step on the red footprint, etc., and even congratulate the child when she steps on the correct spot. The furry, inflatable Barney figure spins around when music plays, an effect that would be better if he didn't tilt weirdly to one side. Nonetheless, Barney is still a nice bonus with this mat since, being removable, he is a fun toy in his own right. True, the combinations of things you can do may be limited, but the physical and interactive qualities of this toy are a big plus. --David Stoesz

Product Description

Brand new in factory sealed box

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, November 4, 2004

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c2 (Dublin, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barney Move 'N Groove Dance Mat (Toy)

This isn't too bad of a toy overall. It teaches coordination and has the kids pick out different shapes, dinosaurs, etc., but it really isn't all that durable. Plus, if you forget and leave it on and the cat walks across it in the middle of the night, well, it's about enough to make you change your underwear! All you hear from a dead sleep is "Let's Dance!" Very loudly too, I might add. It is a bunch of fun for little ones but our barney won't stay on, nor will he stay inflated. Never has. We just take him off and use it like that. It is funny though to see an animal's reaction when they step on it - this thing is not quiet at all and it scares a cat half to bits. I'd buy another dance mat besides this one. Maybe try the Wiggles' one. It's a great idea but Barney just doesn't work on this toy. It reminds me of Twister, but for little ones.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a Good toy, November 18, 2002

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Angela (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barney Move 'N Groove Dance Mat (Toy)

I bought this toy for my daughters 2nd Birthday. She loves Barney and loves to dance, so I thought this would be perfect. The Barney doll constantly falls off and won't stay on. All this toy did was frustrate my daughter. I'm talking it back and getting something she can enjoy playing with.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not pleased, December 5, 2002

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tamu walters (baton rouge, la) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Barney Move 'N Groove Dance Mat (Toy)

I bought this toy for my son's 2nd birthday present. Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed. The doll first of all took forever to blow up (it has to be done manually) and then the air would not stay in the doll. On top of that, I can't even exchange it because no one has them in stock. The whole experience has just been aweful for my son.