Kid O Babal Yellow-Blue (659507)

by Kid O

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000GZGEPY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,932 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Developed by Swiss toy designer Alex Hochstrasser for Active People, Babal looks like one ball, but is actually two. A large colored ball holds a recessed "dimple," in which another, smaller ball in a contrasting color sits. When the two are fitted together, Babal works just like any other ball; it's great for catching and rolling. When the smaller ball is removed, however, the large ball offers up a few unexpected benefits. Set on its empty dimple, it becomes stationary and stackable, making tall towers possible. The contrasting textures of the large and small balls also cater to the "nesting" desire of young children. Whether it's being used for catching, balancing, or rolling, Babal is designed for both boys and girls to stimulate creative play, nurture hand-eye coordination, promote motor skills, and spur the imagination. Babal provides hours of fun for kids by themselves, in pairs and groups, both indoors and out. Ages: 3-6

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nerf meets destructo boy, July 2, 2007

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Tabitha A. Lehosky "whatanutt" (Fort meade, MD) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Kid O Babal Yellow-Blue (659507) (Toy)

I bought this toy for my brother who is Autistic becasue it came HIGHLY recomended. It's a good concept, a ball that can stack and has a smaller ball that can be placed within in it. Good, simple fun for much younger kids. Small problem; it's made out of nerf like material so lasts about five seconds. So, the kids can't play with it becasue it's destroyed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money....., July 21, 2007

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Kara K. Myers "K. Myers" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Kid O Babal Yellow-Blue (659507) (Toy)

I thought this toy looked cool from the beginning. It's neat that it can stack and the little ball pulls out from the big one. It is a weird foam material and has no bounce to it. It's a bit smaller than I realized, probably a bit smaller than a regular grocery store bouncy ball. My children have not destroyed their balls, yet. Only my 15 month old is interested in this toy and she does enjoy pulling the smaller ball out. The 4 year old was fairly underwhelmed. You also pretty much have to get 2 to enjoy the stacking effect and then you can mix and match the smaller balls. All in all it was not really worth the price at the $14 I paid for it. I reconsidered...after a few months use one of the inner balls is falling apart. I emailed the company a week ago about this issue and have not heard back. It is outrageous that an expensive ball would fall apart so quickly with minimal play.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars way overpriced for what it is, December 28, 2008

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ajvar od "piperka" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Kid O Babal Yellow-Blue (659507) (Toy)

it's just a ball. my son enjoys any kind of ball and you can find one ranging from $1.00 to $100. well this one is designer ball and the price is higher, so if you want to impress your friends you can buy one for their child as a special gift.
from the practical point, it's not ment to be used outdoors, because it damages very easily. it's made from some polymer foam that is very soft and a child can easily bite off chunks. it's not attended for children under 2.