Playskool Busy Gears

by Hasbro

Product Features

• 11 interchangeable gears fit on brightly colored post
• Turn it on to set it all in motion
• Complete with fun music
• Sounds and flashing lights
• Convenient carry handle makes it easy to take on the go

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 15.6 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BCEJ86
• Manufacturer recommended age: 1 - 3 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,558 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #46 in Toys & Games > Action & Toy Figures > Figures
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Encourage hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears that go round 'n round, flashing lights and happy songs! The interchangeable gears can also be stacked, sorted and re-arranged. An automatic "shut-off" helps conserve battery life, and a convenient carry handle makes it easy to take on the go!

Product Description

Busy Gears encourages hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears that go round 'n round, flashing lights and happy songs! The interchangeable gears can also be stacked, sorted and re-arranged. With an automatic shut-off.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars less interactive than I hoped, July 17, 2008

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Mom (NC) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Playskool Busy Gears (Toy)

I was hoping that this toy would be a little more hands on and allow the child to move the gears himself to figure out how they cause each other to turn. It is a bit more lights, sounds, and electronic movement than I hoped, and doesn't leave much room for creativity. I was hoping that it could offer multiple ways to place the gears, but gear placement is limited. My 2 year old does enjoy it for a few minutes, but usually moves on from it once he's removed and put the gears back on a few times. Although the gears can also be stacked, they are a bit unstable in the stacked position.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite must have!!!!!!!, May 26, 2006

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michelle "Mommy of Three" (Iowa) - 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: Playskool Busy Gears (Toy)

My son received this toy for his first birthday! I will be purchasing it as gifts for all my friends!! He LOVES pushing the button and listening the the music. I was wondering if he would be able to figure out the gears, but he has caught on very quickly and loves to take the gears off and put them back on. He also enjoys stacking the gears up and watching them go around! I like that it has a handle so he can carry it around with him. It keeps him involved for up to 20 minutes at a time!
It is very durable as he carries it around, has chewed on the gears (which are made of strong plastic and cannot be marred by chewing on them).

My three year old also likes to play with it! Her play is a little sofisticated with it as she tries to figure out which gears have to be put where (as in, do they have to be next to the middle spinning one) placed to make them spin and how many can be stacked and they still turn.

My one wish is that Playskool would include a few extra gears. We have them everyhwere in our house and cannot always find them all. It would be great if they had a place where you could purchase extra ones for replacements and/or to have extras for stacking.

This is an awesome toy that the kids love, can learn from, and is very durable! It is a must have!!

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's favorite toy!, March 25, 2006

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Dena "Hannah's mom" (Freehold, NJ) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playskool Busy Gears (Toy)

My daughter Hannah received this as a gift for her first birthday. She loves the music and presses the button to just listen to it play. We didn't think she'd figure out the gears, but she absolutely loves it! she takes the gears off and puts them back on! She totes them around the house in her little basket, and then brings them back to put on the toy. She'll sit in front of this toy for 20 minutes at a time, walk away and then come back to play some more.
My only issue is that the gears are starting to get lost around our house. Hasbro should provide a few extra gears for when the first few get lost. Overall a terrific toy!!