Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

by Hasbro

Product Features

• It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun!
• Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the balls pop out of the top, roll down the track, then pop out all over again!
• Silly sound effects and 8 lively songs add to the fun!
• The sounds, sights, and nonstop action of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper encourage repetitive play and stimulate motor development skills
• Actual colors may vary from those pictured

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 13.1 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 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: B00007G39I
• Item model number: 6104
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 months - 3 years
• Batteries: 4 D batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,674 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #95 in Toys & Games > Baby & Toddler Toys > Activity Play Centers
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (770 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get silly with poppin', droppin' colored balls! Pump the plunger and drop the balls onto the spiral track. When they reach the bottom, look out - the balls pop out the top! Giggles are guaranteed with wacky sound effects and 8 lively songs to help keep the fun rolling along. The Playskool Busy Ball Popper has won numerous toy awards, including American Baby's Best Toy, Child Magazine's Best Toy, and the NAPPA Gold Award. Requires 4 "D" Batteries (not included).

Product Description

Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

213 of 216 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew how much fun they'd have?, October 15, 2003

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G. McCarthy (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper (Toy)

I must admit that when my mom gave this toy to my 12 month old, I didn't think it would be a hit - boy was I wrong! Both the baby and my 3 1/2 year old think the ball fountain is neat.

With this toy you push the plunger, the music starts and the balls begin popping out of the top, rolling down the shoot and popping out the top again. Sometimes the balls just keep going through the circuit and sometimes they fly out of the toy and roll across the floor. My daughters enjoy it all!

From a parent point, the negatives are that the music is a little annoying and the five balls roll all over and need to be picked up again and again. The positive is that it keeps my little ones engrossed. The 3 1/2 year old can operate it all by herself and the 1 year old can play with it with only a little assistance from me (helping her corral loose balls and pushing the plunger).

We haven't had any trouble with the sturdiness of the balls, but the yellow funnel does get knocked off occasionally. It goes back on easily enough, but disrupts the play temporarily.

Bottom line is that we really like this toy and are happy to have it in our toy collection

115 of 117 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertains all ages, March 7, 2007

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Mom_2_4_boyz "kathy" (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper (Toy)

We got this toy for our baby to "grow" into... but it seems that each of her older brothers has played with it more than she ever can. The music plays so loud and fast that it stresses me out listening to it. I wonder if it might be overstimulation for the baby. It plays songs like "flight of the bumble bee" and "pop goes the weasle" (among other songs) I was going to discontect the sound wires, but I think the music is there too cover up the noise the motor makes. The balls are fun to watch, going around and around. I would say there is more fun to this toy than learning, but then again, all play is some type of learning, right? I would suggest you go to the Hasbro site and order replacement balls right away, they get lost quickly and it doesn't work right without all 5 balls. It is $4 for a pack of 5 balls.

99 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! What a GREAT toy!, November 9, 2003

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Just Another Opinion (Austin, TX USA) - 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 

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This review is from: Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper (Toy)

I first encountered this toy in a doctor's office and was amazed by its popularity. My 18 month-old son loved it as did ALL of the other kids in the office -- from about 9 mos to 5 years. The kids could not get enough of this toy. I got it for our own home, and its popularity remains high. I have given it as a birthday gift, and it has been a winner in those homes as well. The kids really do play with it endlessly. On that note, though, please know that this toy makes some NOISE, so if you are a person who can't stand noisy toys, this is NOT the toy for your house.