Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• Giggle N Go Garage with four Sesame Street characters
• Race cars go down Cookie speedway ramp or Ernie car wash ramp
• Fun phrases at every turn
• Includes garage, small ramp, support frame, 2 support arms, 2 circular ramps, 1 gas pump platform, 2 cars
• Parents can shut playset off for quiet play

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 13.1 x 21.8 inches ; 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000NW13D8
• Item model number: K4672
• Our recommended age: 18 months - 4 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,121 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for ages 18 months to 4 years, the Giggle N Go Garage is a playset with all your child's favorite characters, including Elmo and Oscar the Grouch. Featuring a car wash, pump station, and car elevator, this toy fosters imaginative play with fun phrases at every turn.

Setup and Design
With bright colors and popular Sesame Street characters, this adorable playset puts a smile on any child's face. All the pieces snap right into place and the instructions are clearly written so parents can get it up and running in no time. Once the garage is built, kids put the cars on the elevator platform and pull Oscar's head up. When the elevator reaches the top, the platform should tip forward, sending the cars down the ramp. However, instead of in one smooth motion, the Elmo and Cookie Monster cars require a push or two to get past the first curve. Another slight drawback parents should note is that the frame must be handled gently and might not stand up against rough toddler play.

Car wash, pump station, and car elevator snap together quickly and easily. View larger.

Colorful ramps bring the cars into the different sections. View larger.

Fun with Sesame Street
Not only does this garage have all of the usual features enjoyed by young racers, it also incorporates some of Sesame Street's most beloved characters. With googly eyes and wide grins, the cars are miniature versions of Elmo and Cookie Monster. Boys and girls can race their cars down the Cookie speedway ramp or the Ernie car wash ramp, then gas up at the pump station. And the hose really fits the gas tank! Fun phrases accompany all the action and generate giggles from the youngsters. For quiet play, parents can shut the playset off with the on-off switch on the side.

The Test Drive
Overall the Giggle N Go is a great toy for little kids, but some basic design elements could be improved. For instance, the cars are too wide and instead of rolling right down the ramp, they need a push to get past the first curve. The cars also sometimes prematurely roll off the elevator platform. But once you hear Elmo say, "Time for an oil change," in his sing-song voice, you will forget about this playset's few weaknesses. It reaches its target age and engages kids for hours as they race cars down the ramps again and again. The Giggle N Go Garage measures 7-3/4 by 19 by 9-1/4 inches and requires three AA batteries.

Pros

• Fun phrases from Sesame Street characters
• Two ramps for racing
• Elmo elevator brings cars to second level
• Hose really fits gas tanks

Cons

• Cars are a bit too wide for the ramp
• Poor construction makes it difficult to move set around
• Cars can roll off elevator prematurely

What's in the Box
1 garage, 1 small ramp, 1 support frame, 2 support arms, 2 circular ramps, 1 gas pump platform, 2 cars.

Product Description

Four familiar friends invite preschoolers to explore this adorable garage. Pull the cars up to the Bert gas station; then ride the Elmo elevator to the top. The platform tips forward so the cars can race down the Cookie Monster speedway ramp or enter the Ernie car wash ramp. Fun phrases from each character accompany all the action. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 7.75"L x 19"W x 9.25"H.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY DISAPPOINTED, August 28, 2007

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Lilah Gardner - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage (Toy)

I purchased this item for my daughter who LOVES ELmo and LOVES cars so I I was very excited to get it set up for her. However, I soon found out that the cars don't fit properly on the ramps so they only move an inch or so before you have to give them another push. It also has a very poorly constructed frame - I find that the entire garage falls apart easily if moved a lot (which of course is what kids do). Just walking through the house makes the garage start talking which is pretty annoying. I inquired at Fisher Price whether this item was suppose to function this poorly or if maybe I had gotten a defective model and they couldn't give me any information on how it was "suppose" to work. I would definitely suggest finding another garage.

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No good!, October 21, 2007

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MomX2 "MomX2" (NJ) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage (Toy)

I also had trouble with the ramps. Everytime you attempt to move the garage, it falls apart. It is pretty flimsy for a Fisher Price product. I contacted the company and sent the toy back for a voucher.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HORRIBLE! HUGE disappointment!, November 7, 2007

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T. Baker "amazing trace" (L Valley, NJ) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage (Toy)

Same story as another review: 20 month old daughter loves Elmo, loves cars, went to several different Wal-marts, even babies-r-us to find it, couldn't wait to get it home, put it together and was so upset. The frame was horribly constructed, it says "no tools required" yet when you put it together, nothing pops or snaps into place. The support legs under the ramp don't even stand flush to the ground, they sort of dangle. Like someone else said, this is supposed to be for a toddler yet falls apart at the slightest touch. Meant for a toddler? Not! I took it back the next day for a full refund. Do not waste your money!