Sock'em Bop Buddy

by Big Time Toys

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YUT9
• Our recommended age: 4 - 8 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,754 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Perhaps it's time your favorite wrestling fan give his little brother a rest and squared off against this inflatable 4-foot-tall opponent who can take almost limitless punishment. Not that he won't complain: the Bop Buddy has a range of (rather unrealistic) grunting and clanging sounds, powered by a motion detector and three included button-cell batteries. Fill him with air on top and sand on the bottom to enjoy to the full his capacity for endless rebound. Best of all: he won't go running to Mom even if he's punched, wrestled, and body-slammed all day. --Richard Farr

Product Description

Brand new in factory sealed box

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It was great while it lasted, which was only a week., April 14, 2002

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J. M. H. "~Jill in OC~" (OC, California) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sock'em Bop Buddy (Toy)

I bought this Sock'em Bop Buddy from Toys R Us for my 4 year old daughter as she seemed to need a safe place to channel some aggression. You can weight the bottom down with either sand or water from your kitchen sink. There were two chambers to blow up and it wasn't that difficult as long as you have good lungs. The best thing about this toy (unlike the old clown ones of the past) is that he calls out to you with each hit (he's motion activated). He says things like, "Is that the best you can do", or "Ouch, that's going to leave a mark". It was hilarious. Unfortunately though, he sprang an air leak after about 5 days (and he was sitting in my carpeted family room) and had to be blown up twice a day to keep his shape. After a day or two of that, he was beyond help. The patch that came with him was dried up and unusable, so back to the store he went. My daughter did love it though.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sock'em Bop Buddy - Great!!!, November 6, 2002

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Sock'em Bop Buddy (Toy)

Great for kids that can't get outside to run and play. They can punch, slam and kick it. Wonderful for kids with disabilities I wasn't too sure about this gift but it turned out to be a blessing that our kids loved!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars really fun, but springs a leak too fast!, June 28, 2005

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H - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Sock'em Bop Buddy (Toy)

I got this for my 6 year old. It was a HUGE hit with him and all his friends (both girls and boys) because it talks back. But, like another reviewer, it only lasted a week and then got a small hole. It wasn't experiencing any more rough treatment than it's made for so that's pretty pathetic. We've patched it but it's still leaking, so sadly Bop Buddy will be heading into the trash here pretty soon. It's a bummer they don't make this more durable.