Fisher-Price Backyardigans Sing-Along Music Maker

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• The Sing-Along Muscic Maker features ten Backyardigans songs from five different genres of music
• Simply press one of the 5 characters on the front of the unit to hear songs
• Watch a psychedelic light show from the center of the unit
• For interactive play, a microphone is attached that allows kids to hear their voice through the speakers
• Kids can sing-a-long with their favorite Backyardigan friends

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 11.1 x 12.1 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 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: B000ERVLTI
• Item model number: J2420
• Our recommended age: 24 months - 4 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,095 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Sing-Along Muscic Maker features 10 Backyardigans songs from 5 different genres of music. Simply press one of the 5 characters on the front of the unit to hear songs and watch a psychedelic light show from the center of the unit. For interactive play,

Product Description

Get ready to be a singing sensation! This groovin' radio features five different types of music you can sing along to. Grab the microphone and sing along to ska, disco, salsa, zydeco and rock music. Each of the five characters talks and sings with you as the light on the radio changes color. Features ten songs in all. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 7" x 4" x 9.5".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kid pleaser!, January 2, 2007

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dawniemk "dawniemk" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisher-Price Backyardigans Sing-Along Music Maker (Toy)

I agree, it is loud and you hear the same songs over and over but isn't that every kids' toy? My only complaint is that it should have more songs. Otherwise, it seems to be very enjoyable to toddlers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loud but still great., February 8, 2010

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Armando N. Roman (Hillsboro, OR) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Backyardigans Sing-Along Music Maker (Toy)

First, the obligatory 'how to fix this loud toy' thing- just put some Scotch tape over the speaker. Bam, problem solved. Otherwise, this is a fantastic music toy for any child that loves the Backyardigans or just loves grooving to music. What's really great about this toy is that the songs are all from the show- not some generic songs or something that sounds like it belongs in another show. You're getting 5 different styles of music here, each one having two different tracks, and each one tells you what style of music you're listening to. I marked the educational value rating up a little just for this, because most music toys don't say what style it is, or make an effort to set them apart. Each track plays for a good amount of time- not too long to the point where it'll drive you crazy.

There's also a microphone that barely works. It has to be pretty much right against your mouth to pick up anything, and more than likely it'll sound fuzzy when it comes out of the speaker. It's kind of an add-on feature to this toy since it's mostly a toy stereo and has 5 different songs, but I guess it's something extra your kids can play with.

The Music Maker also get some crazy battery life, even on the ones that come with it. We didn't have to change the batteries for over 8 months, and my daughter played with this sucker on a regular basis. And if you have kids that love to throw or drop everything, the Music Maker can handle damage without a problem. Ours got smashed by heavy toys and kept playing just fine.

Of all the music toys I've seen over the last 2 years, this one still seems to be the best for your buck (provided you get it at around what it originally cost). There are a ton of toys like this that play the music until you physically turn it off, and it's just one track looped over and over. Luckily, this isn't one of those. If you're looking for a good music toy with a good shelf life, look no further than this little beauty.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loud but that can be fixed, August 29, 2008

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AFDish (Southern New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisher-Price Backyardigans Sing-Along Music Maker (Toy)

I just bought this item for an upcoming trip where we will be driving from NM to WI then to PA and then back to NM, with a 22-month old. This is one of the many new toys and toy-like items I am gathering for my "bag of tricks" to keep him happy during the long trip. I can't wait to see his face when he first starts playing with it. I am sure he is going to love it, and we've never even seen the Backyardingans! I do agree that the unit is very loud, but face it folks, that can be remedied with a simple piece of duck-tape over the speaker! Most problems come with an easy fix if you just take the time to think about it.