Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set

by Little Tikes

Product Features

• Includes an oversized rim and junior size basketball
• Develops social, motor skills and coordination
• Base can be weighted with sand (not included) for stability
• Age 1 ½ to 5 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 22 x 60 inches ; 8.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001BKX0V4
• Item model number: 612329
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Sports & Outdoor Play > Sports > Toy Sports
  • #25 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Great for growing toddlers, set adjusts to 6 heights from 2 1/2 to 4 feet tall.

Product Description

18 months - 5 years. This basketball set from Little Tikes grows as fast as toddlers by adjusting to six heights from 2 1/2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversize rim and a junior size basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22"L x 23 3/4"W x 60"H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE - This Product Can Be Addictive for Little Kids, August 24, 2009

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My $.03 (Arlington, VA) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set (Toy)

This product is scary good. What do I mean by that? Let me explain.

With a 4 year old girl and an 18 month old little boy we thought this might be a fun product to try. I opened the box, set it up in a couple minutes and watched the kids start playing, and playing, and playing, and playing.

My wife and I were stunned. Both children spent hours shooting baskets. Even my little one was shooting and consistently making bank shots from 2 feet out with the hoop height set just above his head. Fortunately we had a couple other similarly sized balls around the house which prevented arguments over whose turn it was.

Both kids were so caught up in the fun and were doing so well that it wasn't long before the video camera and regular camera were clicking away. My little boy went to sleep that night with his arm curled around the basketball (similar to how he might hold a teddy) because he screamed when we tried to take it away. The first words out of his mouth the next morning was "shoot, shoot" as he stood up in his crib holding the ball. My wife commented that I've created a couple basketball monsters.

We've never had that type of reaction to a new toy and in some ways it was a bit daunting. I'm not sure if our children's reactions are typical, but at least in this house, this product is a huge hit.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great basket ball set for my 2-year old son, July 8, 2010

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Jayne Lock - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set (Toy)

My son received this from his great grandmother for his second birthday 2 weeks ago. It has been played with daily and he loves to throw the perfectly light weight ball (and a scaled down version of a proper, heavier basket ball) through the hoop over and over... we've had to raise it up three times already to make it more challenging for him.

We have not yet weighted the set and it stands up fine at the moment. I imagine the base will need sand adding when my son gets into more rough play with it tho.

I have to say I initially agreed with other reviewers who have been frustrated with the hoop constantly coming off after a few throws... BUT... I called Little Tikes who advised me to lay the set down so that the hoop was sticking up and to then step on the INSIDE of the hoop to snap it into the back plate more firmly... I did this and it made an audible click on both sides and seems instantly more secure. I tossed a few balls in and it shows no sign of coming loose or bending forwards. You might want to try this before writing off this product as flawed... perhaps it's more a flaw in the instructions that don't tell you how to snap it properly into place from the get go! I'll update this review if I change my mind down the line...

I reserve judgement on durability since we've only had it a short time but, I must say, for the amount of money it seems pretty solidly built and looks set to withstand the rigors of normal play from a 1-5 year old.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandbabes FAVORITE toy!, January 13, 2009

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Judy Higgins Muhlsteff "Momma of many" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set (Toy)

We purchased this toy for our 22 month old grandson... My daughter in law claims its the first words out of his mouth every morning when he wakes up "b-ball". Also, that she can not get him into the tub at night until he experiences a little "twi-light b-ball"

Its great for increasing your child's gross motor skills along with their hand to eye coordination. Its build sturdy and durable to last. We have 8 children, 6 grandchildren and prefer to give them gifts of quality. A toy that will last to be handed down to new siblings in the years to follow. Also a toy that gets the child happily moving. We are very satisfied with this toy choice!