Flip 'n Play Flashlight

by Hasbro

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• 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: B00007JXV1
• Our recommended age: 36 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,759 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Real working flashlights look just like Dad's....but they're made just for preschoolers. Assortment includes new FLIP'N PLAY flashlight and COLOR GLOW flashlight. Both lights feature easy-hold handles and auto shut-off. FLIP'N PLAY flashlight features a 5-position pivoting head, so you can shine a light just about anywhere! Plus extra-wide base for stand-up lantern play! Colors may vary.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Order in bulk, January 6, 2004

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"katbrain" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

= 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: Flip 'n Play Flashlight (Toy)

My 3-year-old boy loves flashlights. This one solves the problems he's had with regular flashlights. With regular ones, he:

A) can't flip adult thumb switches to turn on or off,
B) doesn't turn them off & batteries run down, and
D) adult-sized flashlights are too heavy or difficult for toddler hands to handle safely.

- This one turns itself off progressively after a few minutes!
- It stands up by itself!
- The green button color teaches "on" and the red button "off."
- It delivers and he's never frustrated by working it.

An all-around great toddler gift, if you ask me. I'm buying a number of them, keeping them on hand for gifts through the year. It's a winner. (Never had a prob with pinching fingers in pivoting head.)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have had this forever and it's fab!, June 1, 2006

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ddsmom "ddsmom" (macon,ga) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Flip 'n Play Flashlight (Toy)

We gave this to my (now 3.5 year old) son on his first Christmas. He loved to keep it in his crib and comforted him to know that he could turn on his own light. It was great for us too because we knew that the batteries wouldn't be exhausted with the automatic shut off. So what if it doesn't stay bright for very long? Cause and effect is a great lesson for toddlers. As for the frustration that other reviewers cite, I agree, but with the proviso that an adult would likely be more irritated with accidentally switching the light off than a child. This light has held up like a champ with minimal battery changes. As long as you come at this light with lower expectations: NO it's not a maglite---it's a toy, not a deep wilderness guide light, you will be very happy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a simple fun toy - a little expensive, May 29, 2004

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"marksjack" (Minnetonka, MN 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: Flip 'n Play Flashlight (Toy)

my (just turned) 4 year old really likes this flashlight. it has been used as a laser, homing beacon for our rescue heros, camping light, everything. it's too simple to be a "favorite" toy but it seems to play well with other toys. very durriable and the auto off feature is nice. I think they could have figured out a way to make it blink or do something else. No trouble with him turing it off by accident and no pinched fingers at our house. a little expensive.