Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Learning DJ

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• The Boombot is a musical friend that helps children Learn through Music
• Teaches numbers with songs, letters through dance, shapes and color songs and learning games
• Boombot features a Working Microphone, Light Up Display Screen and a Slider that teaches the do-re-mi scale and instruments
• DJ sings and dances
• 16 songs and four games

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 11.1 x 13 inches
• 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: B000NW77N8
• Item model number: K9876
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 3 C batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,935 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Boombot is a musical friend that helps children Learn Through Music. It teaches Numbers with Songs,Letters through Dance, Shapes and Color Songs and Learning Games. Boombot features a Working Microphone, Light Up Display Screen and a Slider that teaches the do-re-mi scale and instruments.

Product Description

Music can make it easier and more fun to learn -- especially when your teacher is a rockin' DJ who sings and dances along. Kids will have a blast as they rock, bee-bop and boogie down to 16 songs and four games, all while learning numbers, letters, colors, shapes and different types of musical instruments. Requires 3 "C" batteries, included. Measures 10.5"L x 4.5"W x 9"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very misleading!, November 14, 2007

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Jennifer "Techie Mama" (MN, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Learning DJ (Toy)

I purchased this for my 2.5 year old son who already knows all his colors, basic shapes, the entire alphabet and can count to 10. He really enjoys exercising his knowledge and I thought this toy would be great for further solidifying what he already knows.

That said, I was very disappointed. The toy claims to teach numbers, letters, colors and shapes. Seems like a steal for the price tag. However, it only teaches 4 colors and 4 shapes. That's fine, I can overlook that.. But it claims to have 16 "learning" songs to help your child learn. Most of the songs have absolutely no lyrics whatsoever. I would say at least 12 of them do not. How is that teaching my child anything?

That, and for the 3 or 4 songs that actually DO have lyrics, they are pretty worthless. The alphabet ones do not even go through the entire alphabet, plus the same few songs are used with different lyrics for each of the functions (ie, colors, shapes, letters and numbers all use the same exact songs with different words).

Overall, I think the toy is a dud. If you got this on clearance for half the price, maybe I'd go for that, but not for the price they're asking. My son played with it in very brief spurts and then would ignore it for days. With most new toys he'll usually dedicate a nice chunk of time to it at least for the first week. This one barely got an hour of his attention the entire time we had it (about 3 weeks).

I also thought it worth mentioning that the toy is pretty large. It's got a handle for carrying, but it's pretty heavy and too big for your child to say, play in the car on their lap while you're out running errands or on a car trip. It's shape is bulky and awkward as well, but these are minor complaints compared to what I've already stated.

This toy's biggest strong point is it's durability. FP toys can take a lot of abuse and as the mother of a very active little boy, I greatly appreciate that. Some of the tunes are also catchy, though they would have been much better with actual lyrics..

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Toy, January 6, 2009

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R. Brown (Murfreesboro TN) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Learning DJ (Toy)

My grand daughter loves this toy. She is just 2 and is constantly trying to get the microphone out of daddy's Rock Band. Now she can sing to her hearts content and daddy can rest a little easier.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Microphone jukebox, April 24, 2011

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kipling52 - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Learning DJ (Toy)

My 2 year old loves to sing! The microphone on this toy is great she just loves it. She also sings the songs now. She's not really into the learning of the shapes and colors but I'm sure as she gets older she will enjoy that aspect as well. But the microphone was a seller for her.