Customer Reviews

Green Toys Sand Play Set

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We found these and got them 2 weeks before a vacation. Great price to begin with. This set is bullet proof. The gauge of the plastic is very thick. These will not crack like most if not all other play sets. The rake tines will give slightly but won't snap or crack. The shovel is stiff for digging. Plus they have a little nub for thumbs to help push or pull. The bucket is VERY sturdy. The castle is equally strong. We had loads of fun using this on the beach. Other children on the beach wanted to play with them. Reluctantly my girls let them ;). Cust service from Green Toys equally great. We lost the rake to the Atlantic, we got home and emailed Green Toys on how to buy a new one. They send a replacement free of charge and some little extras.

You will not be disappointed with this set, based on it construction, if you don't lose a piece or two. It will last you for a long, long time.


UPDATE 5/2010

Just wanted to update this review. My girls are 3 years older and so is their play set. They are scratched up like any producted used in sand. BUT the color has not faded and NOT one crack any where. Even the rope used for the bucket is good to go. Now we left them out two winters and garaged the other one. BUT if not for the scratches the look good as new.

I bought these for my 3-year old and 17-month old to use in our backyard sandbox. I was so excited to find something that wasn't the usual primary-colored shiny plastic. This set is gorgeous, the pail has a strong and cool-looking rope handle. Our girls play with this every day. It was a great purchase. Not the sort of outside toy that you throw away at the end of the season, it's just so durable.

I'd been waiting for this product to become available for some time. The product was more than I could have hoped for...no cheesy handle, instead it has a strong rope. It is very durable and, best of all, all three of our grandchildren love playing on the beach building sand castles. In fact, that have requested a couple more sets.

This Sand Play Set from Green toys is definitely a Diamond in the Rough. It is nothing like the cheap plastic sets that will bend and disappoint. It is made from strong recycled plastic, that is BPA free, and is tough and sturdy for child's play. We bought two one for each of our toddlers and they love them. It is recommended for children ages 3 and above but our 2 year old plays with it just fine (just watch younger children who may poke eyes with the rake, or want to put it in their mouths - though its safe).

PROS
1. Eco friendly and safe for young children and is made in the USA.
2. The beach bucket has a strong rope handle, (so no bending or breaking away from the bucket like plastic ones do)
3. Durable and quite stylish

CONS
1. Pricey (but you can save a few bucks by buying it here on Amazon, which is much cheaper than other retailers and toy stores).

OVERALL
Worth every penny and will last a lifetime.

I ordered this online after buying the Green Toys cookware set, and was just as pleased with this as I was the cookware. Very durable, nice colors, great thick rope handle on the bucket. Outshines any flimsy sand play set you might find in a toy store. My 17 month old son plays with it in our backyard sandbox and I look forward to taking it with us to the beach this summer. I look forward to seeing what other toys this company produces.

Eco-friendly sandbox set? What could be better? It's colorful, durable and kind to the earth! I know they have to say "due to small parts, not suitable for children under 3" for legal purposes, but there are no small parts to swallow. My kid has been playing with it since she was a year old and she will continue to do so for a long time.

This set is the best! It is extremely durable. Exactly what I was looking for. Why can't all plastic toys be made from such good materials. Good for the planet and good for our children.

This Green Toy's Sand play set is the only brand I'll buy. It's strong, doesn't fade or break, and is easy on the environment! Three years later, they are still doing great!

This is a great "green" sand play set. My son loves it, we haven't been able to use it at the beach yet but that does not stop him from playing with it. I love that is made in the USA and safe for my son as well.

I thought about buying the huge sand play sets, full of brightly colored things all made in China. I am glad I went with this one. The materials are thick and durable. I can see this getting a lot of use in the years to come.