Turtle Sandbox

by Little Tikes

Product Features

• Manufactured by a top-notch children's company
• Great brand-name children's item
• Safe, non-toxic, time tested
• Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, & special occassions
• Satisfaction guaranteed

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• ASIN: B00004SDAG
• Item model number: 480220000
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,543 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #42 in Toys & Games > Sports & Outdoor Play > Sandboxes & Accessories
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

This cute green turtle will allow you to fill him up with 150 pounds of sand for a nice toddler sandbox. After all that sand is poured in, this turtle won't be going anywhere; when empty, he's easily portable. He has a green top to keep the rain out, and he sports a friendly, goofy grin. The sandbox is 46 inches from nose to tail, and 40 inches wide. It has durable, double-wall construction. --Richard Farr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

285 of 288 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Super Starter Sandbox, March 14, 2001

By 

bethlovesbooks (North Carolina) - 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: Turtle Sandbox (Toy)

Most of my friends own this sandbox, so I'm very familiar with its advantages and disadvantages. As sandboxes go, Little Tykes are the best because they hold up well through much use and outside weather. The turtle sandbox is a nice starter sandbox for any toddler. It does a good job of keeping the rain out and the domed lid allows room for the toys to stay inside.

I would mention though that they also make a little bit larger and nicer version of this sandbox that is shaped like a dinosaur. The dinosaur version holds twice as much sand and the dinosaur's feet serve as handy little stools for the kids or adults to sit on. The larger version fits three to four toddlers nicely while the turtle only has room for two at most.

When we purchased a sandbox, we chose the dinosaur for those reasons, and I mention this as just something to consider when researching sandboxes. Either one may be the right choice for you depending upon your budget and preferences. Both sandboxes are great--you can't lose either way.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great sandbox for a small area, March 3, 2002

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Deanna Hockey (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Turtle Sandbox (Toy)

This sandbox is perfect when you only have a very small yard, or balcony or deck for your children to play (or maybe at a grandparents house for those visits).

Only two toddlers fit in it at once if they want room to play but often my children sit on the outside of it and use it for sandplay rather than sitting in it. They seem to enjoy this just as much as if they were sitting in the sand themselves.

The lid is great to keep the sand clean and keep out the neighbourhood cats! I've found only on really windy days will the lid ever flip off. If we know a storm is coming we often just put a brick or something on top to hold it in place until the storm has past.

The lid is easy for my toddlers to remove on their own and has stood the test of time with kids jumping all over and bein out in the weather.

I like these plastic sandboxes as well as you can easily wash them down and if you are moving house you can simply empty it and take it with you.

A great little sandbox for a family that has a small space or is on the move.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Turtle Will Last And Last, November 10, 2000

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"rmhjohnson" (PHENIX CITY, AL USA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Turtle Sandbox (Toy)

My sister was given one of these on her second birthday, she is now 12, and it was given to my daughter. The sandboxstll looks new. The plastic has not faded, cracked or warped. It has been left outside for years. The lid fits it perfectly, and no water leaks into the sand. The children can stand on the lid without any problems. Also it is easy to clean, at the end of the summer, we use soft scrub on it and put it in storage until the next year. Your kids will love this!