Little Tikes Swing Along Castle

by Little Tikes

Product Features

• Fun telescope swivels 360 degrees
• Swing includes a 3-point safety belt
• Easy climbing rock wall for beginners
• Gentle slope slide for soft landings
• Realistic steering wheel for imaginative play. Easy 20 minute assembly

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 50.2 x 58.5 x 41.2 inches ; 32.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 37.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001OC5YL8
• Item model number: 612367
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months - 4 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,811 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #37 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Toddler Toys > Activity > Outdoor Play
  • #68 in Toys & Games > Sports & Outdoor Play > Gym Sets & Swings
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Little knights and princesses will have lots of fun adventures, indoor or out. Easy climbing rock wall for beginners. Swing includes a 3-point safety belt. Easy climbing rock wall for beginners. Gentle slope slide for soft landings. Realistic steering wheel for imaginative play. Easy 20 minute assembly.

Product Description

Outdoor Toys by Little TikesFill the backyard with the sound of childhood delight with outdoor toys from Little Tikes. We have outdoor playgrounds and playhouses that combine safety and durability with fun! There are several options for all ages, with or without a swing set. Also take a look at several outdoor picnic tables. Don8217;t forget the Classic Turtle Sandbox 8211; one of our top sellers. Make sure to get your child8217;s outdoor play toys from a trusted toy maker for over 30 years: Little Tikes. Even the littlest knights and princesses can reign in the backyard! Features: Play telescope swivels all the way around in search of excitement. Swing features a three-point safety belt. Easy-climb rock wall is great for little one's developing skills. Slide gently slopes for soft landings. Realistic steering wheel stimulates endless hours of imaginative play. Ages 1 to 4 years.Toys Made in the USA, telescope made in China.Specifications:Overall Dimensions: 41.25"H x 58.54"W x 50.25"DAblePlay8482; toy evaluations are the key to unlocking the magic of play for children with special needs!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable for too short a period of time., May 6, 2009

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Erin Rippy (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Little Tikes Swing Along Castle (Toy)

This was a gift to my daughter from the Grandparents for her 1st birthday. Her enjoyment in it was enthusiastic to start with, but very short lived. At the time, she was a new walker and although the steps up to the slide were short, they were a challenge for her to climb. As another reviewer said, by the time she had the hang of climbing and sliding within the next couple of months, the slide was way too short to hold her interest for very long.

The swing on this thing has very little range of motion. Instead of being suspended by a flexible rope or chain, the swing is attached with rigid bars, which stop the swing from going too far forward or backwards. While this is a sensible safety feature on paper, it doesn't translate to a very comfortable ride for the child being pushed by a parent.

I assume that the swing was designed for kids to use by themselves safely. However, most children in this age bracket aren't going to understand how to pump their legs to swing, they can't get themselves in and out of the straps with buckles, and if their legs are long enough to push themselves, they're too big for the swing.

I also feel that the entire unit becomes wobbly too quickly. Even after tighteing all of the fasteners several times, I always feel like it's a bit unstable and fear that it might collapse. It hasn't yet and I'm probably being overly paranoid.

My daughter is now 22 months old and the weather is warm enough for her to be outside again. She climbs up and over the unit, but not much else. We have purchased a very basic swingset for her with 2 belt swings, a toddler swing, glider swing, and slide for under $200 ... a far better investment, in my opinion. She will be able to enjoy this for years to come!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price; great fun!, February 25, 2009

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M. Simard (Clarence Center, NY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Little Tikes Swing Along Castle (Toy)

We purchased this playset for my son's first birthday, and we're very pleased! Although he's too young yet to climb ON the toy, he has a great time crawling through the castle and around and under the swing. We can also help him go down the slide, which he loves! He will definitely grow into this adorable and durable playset and it will get more and more fun as he gets older.

We have it in his indoor playroom, which it is sized perfectly for. It would also work well outdoors. The swing is a bit of a clunker, however. It doesn't swing very high, and only keeps his attention for a few minutes. That would NOT influence my decision, though, and I would purchase this set again if I had the chance!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun for a Little While..., April 26, 2009

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Mercedes L. Johnmeyer "The Most Happy" (Summerville, SC) - 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: Little Tikes Swing Along Castle (Toy)

We've had this set for a few months now and while it was initially a hit, it lost it's luster very quickly with my son. When we first got it (when he was 9 mos) he loved the swing, but was still too young to use the slide. Now, at 14 months, he no longer cares for the swing, and the slide is too short to really amuse him for long.

The swing is very stiff...it doesn't swing freely back and fourth. The way it's bolted onto the unit doesn't allow for it to go very far in either direction. My son is average in height, and when he sits at the top of the slide, it's almost as long as he is with his legs stretched out. As far as assembly, it wasn't too bad. I put it together myself in about an hour, but the slide was a thorn in my side. It (mine at least) wouldn't connect completely with the base, so there's a small gap between the slide and the top platform.

Overall, it wasn't a terrible purchase, but if given the choice again, I'd pass. It's something that be can only enjoyed for such a short time...I'd rather have taken the $140 and put it towards a larger, sturdier swing set that he can use as he continues to grow.