Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Motorized train that infant can chase
• Put and take ball play
• Balls can cycle through the toy or can be dropped out the back
• Toy can be used while stationary or while moving
• Plays lively music and sounds effects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 13 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000OVBYIC
• Item model number: 9140
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 months - 3 years
• Batteries: 3 C batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,449 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Encourage hands-on exploration and discovery through sight, sound and touch with this electronic, hands-on toy. This ball-dropping choo choo gives little ones a toy with lots of ways to play as they grow! When the train is in place, swirling put-and-take

Product Description

Encourage hands-on exploration and discovery through sight, sound and touch with this electronic, hands-on toy. This ball-dropping choo choo gives little ones a toy with lots of ways to play as they grow. When the train is in place, swirling put-and-take ball action keeps younger children giggling and exploring. When the train chugs forward, crawling children will be on the move with it. Busy Ball Choo Choo comes with three balls and instructions. Requires 3 "C" batteries, not included. Measures approximately 8" long.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for my 10 month old, November 10, 2007

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S. (Glen Allen, VA, United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo (Toy)

My 10-month-old son LOVES this toy. I almost didn't buy it because there's no volume control, but I'm so glad I did. It also helped him learn to crawl because he was so motivated to chase after it. It's very easy for him to get the train to go -- the button on top is easy for a baby to push.

He loves grabbing the balls as they spin around inside the train and then putting them back in again. The different settings are good (spinning balls vs. balls falling out the back; stationary vs. moving train), and you can also turn the center wheel on the underside of the toy to make the train go in a circle instead of a straight line. The train will also move on carpet if the pile isn't too thick.

Only downsides are that there's no volume control--it's pretty loud--and the tunes get stuck in your head.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do I have the same toy?, January 7, 2009

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Sharman L. Beltran (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo (Toy)

My long-awaited, spoiled baby daughter has so many toys a lot of our friends comment that we should open a daycare center (no thanks!). This is one of the toy purchases I truly regret. I am putting it in the attic because it NEVER gets used. I keep showing it to my baby, who's now 21 months old, but we both think the same thing - BORING. BTW, we've had it for about a year now, and she's never been interested in it, so I don't think she ever will be. Save your money and buy the Playskool Busy Ball Popper instead - loads of fun for about the same amount of money. As an added bonus, even the older kids from the neighborhood love to play with the Ball Popper (even up to age 14), especially when it has fresh batteries and the balls pop all over the place! Take my advice - if you're trying to decide between these 2, get the ball popper and leave this one behind.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toy, November 26, 2007

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Cathy - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo-Choo (Toy)

My 9 month old loves this toy. It captures his attention for quite some time. He likes to chase the train and pull the balls out, and then put them back in to watch them go around. My dog also likes to watch the balls around and often hits the button on the top of the train when my son is not playing with it. Great toy! The music is kind of loud, but it keeps the baby quiet, so I won't complain!