Fisher-Price Little People Melody the Mini Van

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• Little People ?Melody? the Mini Van provides real-world experiences through imitative play
• Girls can imitating a familiar experience (shopping with Mom) with Melody the Mini Van
• Push ?Melody? along and her eyes will move up and down
• Hatchback opens and closes, and Baby Ashley's stroller fits in the trunk
• Press on the dashboard to play the song ?If you're happy and you know it?

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 5.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007BK8Y
• Item model number: 77607
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months - 5 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,049 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ready to run some errands? Kids will have a great time imitating a familiar experience (shopping with Mom) with Melody the Mini Van. Melody's a great little friend who "blinks" as kids roll her along. Her hatchback opens and closes, and Baby Ashley's stroller fits in the trunk. Best of all, when you press on the dashboard, you hear the song “If you're happy and you know it”, giggles and other fun sounds.

Product Description

Ready to run some errands' Kids will have a great time imitating a familiar experience (like shopping with Mom) with Melody the Mini Van. Melody's a great little friend who "blinks" as kids roll her along. Her hatchback opens and closes, and Baby Ashley's stroller fits in the trunk. Best of all, when you press on the dashboard, you hear the song, "If you're happy and you know it," plus giggles and other fun sounds. Measures approximately 7.5 inches long. Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one got us HOOKED on the Little People, November 1, 2003

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Angie "nycpickymom" (NYC) - 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 Little People Melody the Mini Van (Toy)

This has become one of my favorite toys. My daughter just turned 1 and she adores it. it comes with the mother and a baby in a car seat as well as her stroller. The van has eyes which move when the wheels spin and you can honk the horn. It also palys the music to If You're Happy And You Know It.... when the horn is honked again. It does seem a bit loud but it plays for only a short time when pressed. My daughter can't fit them in properly yet but she gets them in the car and pushes it around anyway. I love this toy because it is one of the few for children her age that lets her use her imagination. I will be picking up the Little People Zoo or Barn next since my daughter loves animals. This toy is durable and easy to clean. It can also be taken everywhere since it is a good size to carry along. The only thing that bothers me is that my daughter always throws the mom on the floor and plays with the baby. Is she trying to tell me something ;-))??

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to use with Little People, August 17, 2004

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Kelsey's Mommy (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Fisher-Price Little People Melody the Mini Van (Toy)

We purchased for dd when approx 1 yr of age. At first she was only slightly interested in the car part and even less interested in the fact that it played music and that she could place people in the car. However in about a month, it became a favorite of her's. We always bring along on trips to Grandma & Grandpa's as we know it's sure to occupy time and spur creativity.

PROS:

- Small enough & Light enough for little ones to push around easily

- Play several catchy tunes such as London Bridges and If You're Happy and You Know it, in addition to a few sounds (ie car noises, a horn honking)

- Hatch that opens in the back to place buggy (or wheel chair from the Little People Bus Set) or to place/ remove People from car

- Large Window and Roof openings to place/ remove People from car

- Comes with a few "people" and can be used inter-changable with other Little People sets

- "MegaBlocks" Disney Block Buddies fit in the car seats also (we happen to have the piglet, pooh and tigger set)

CONS:

- PINK IN COLOR ! Not very gender nuetral.

- Sometimes it's hard to place/ remove People from the car, as their arms get stuck in the window and roof openings.

- Depending on which People you try to place in the car, 2 people that have arms extended on each side of their bodies do not fit next to each other in the front seat, which frustrates dd.

- Music is slightly loud, however not to the point that I'm putting cotton in my ears :)

OVERALL THIS TOY HAS GOTTEN A LOT OF USE IN OUR FAMILY AND I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute... but really loud!, January 28, 2004

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Fisher-Price Little People Melody the Mini Van (Toy)

This little mini van is very cute, and my 3-year old daughter loves it. Being a music nut, she especially likes to push the button and play the song. I do wish the van had a volume control, though, because it's REALLY loud! This seems to be an issue with a number of Fisher-Price toys, like the Little People Ferris Wheel / Carnival set. The van is also pretty sturdily built, except for the open-able tailgate, which my daughter took off almost immediately. Again, I've had this sort of problem with other Little People toys' doors. This isn't a big deal, and it certainly doesn't affect the toy in any other way. It's also fun to use the mom and baby with other Little People sets, and vice versa. All in all, an above-average toy.