Franklin Dora the Explorer Hopping Ball

by Franklin

Product Features

• Durable vinyl construction
• Easy grip handle
• Recessed inflation valve
• Ages 5+

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 9 x 9.2 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000O14E70
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,829 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

Little bouncers can explore a world of outdoor fun on this giant hopping ball. It features durable vinyl construction, an easy-grip handle, a recessed inflation valve to prevent snags, and bright, colorful designs. Helps build balance and coordination. Ball circumference of inflated ball is 50.25"; height with handle is 18.5". Air pump not included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keep pumping, pumping, pumping...., May 27, 2009

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KMH - 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 

This review is from: Franklin Dora the Explorer Hopping Ball (Toy)

We got the Diego version of this ball and pumped it up until it seemed "firm" with our small bike pump. WOW - the other reviewers are right - the size of a basketball at best. I was all but in the car on the way to the store to return it when we looked at the box a little closer and says it's 16". OK, so we pulled out the regular air compressor and a ruler and kept on pumping, pumping, pumping until we got to 16" diameter and again WOW - it's the perfect size for our 5 yr. old! Don't underestimate just how much you have to blow this thing up and just how far that PVC will stretch. It would be so much nicer if the instructions listed what PSI to inflate this ball up to. It's a fun ball though once you pump it up right.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A doll would be too big for this ball, August 9, 2008

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Dawn M. Rhoades - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Dora the Explorer Hopping Ball (Toy)

My daughter was so disappointed when I got the thing fully inflated and realized that it was no bigger then a basketball. The manufacturer should be sued for false advertisement. Don't waste your money it now big enough for a child to use.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Joke, January 8, 2008

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Ann Price - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Dora the Explorer Hopping Ball (Toy)

I was so dissapointed in this item. This was for a 5 year old girl. The ball itself is not much bigger than a basketball. She can not even sit on the ball to hop. This should be for a toddler if they could sit on the ball.