Little Tikes TotSports Bowling Set

by Little Tikes

Product Features

• 6 pins with colorful balls that jump and clatter inside when knocked over
• Junior-sized ball with easy-insert finger holes
• Recommended Age Range 2 years and Up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 15.8 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005YYFN
• Item model number: 4269
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 4 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,890 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Colorful balls jump and clatter inside when the pins are knocked over. The 7-piece set includes 6 pins and a junoir-sized ball with easy-insert finger holes.

Product Description

Little ones can set up a bowling lane just about anywhere with this Little Tikes set. Colorful balls jump and clatter when the pins are knocked over. The 7-piece set includes six pins and a junior-sized ball with easy-insert finger holes. Pins measures 9" x 3". For children 2 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Endless fun !!!, April 8, 2004

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"mateosmimi" (Sunny Florida) - 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: Little Tikes TotSports Bowling Set (Toy)

One word really describes this toy, "WOW"!!! I think I have a future pro bowler on my hands. I had a general idea that my four year old would like it but he loves it!

The great thing about this set is that it's not just a bowling set, the bowling pins can also be turned into "musical toys", counting devices, or you could set them up as "cones" and have your child weave in and out of them with their bike or skip around them to improve their motor skills.

I wish I would have bought this sooner but being a stay at home mom we have to pick and choose our toys. This was a great value and many thanks to Amazon for having speedy shipping! It came a day earlier than expected which was a delightful surprise. We will order more things from this site. They keep you updated on your order and so far I've had the best online shopping experience with them verses other online shopping sites.

If you are trying to decide between this toy and another, I'd pick this one hands down. I hope this has helped any future buyers.

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably More Suitable for 3 and up - Unless You are a Bowler, July 8, 2005

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Maciels - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Little Tikes TotSports Bowling Set (Toy)

After reading these reviews, I rushed right out and bought this set for my 17 mo. old, who has recently developed an interest in sports and physical activities. As a 10 yr. veteran preschool teacher, I have never seen a toddler get interested in bowling, and my son was no different. Of all the toys--soccer goal, basketball, t-ball, this was the only one that he won't go near. I understand why this activity may not appeal to toddlers. It simply takes too much time to set up all 6 pins, then walk a distance and roll the ball, only to have to set up all 6 pins again...over and over and over. It's difficult for them to coordinate setting the pins up in the first place without knocking the others over and all of this simply takes too long for their short attention spans. I am hoping that he will grow into it. I am really disappointed that my son is not interested in this set, especially since it was more costly than other ones I've seen. Yet, I can't totally rate the set based on my son's lack of interest - as the pins are very durable, the bowling ball is the perfect size for little hands, and the internal balls inside the pins are a neat/unique addition. Just be warned: Although this toy is marketed for toddlers and called "Tot Sports Bowling Set," older kids in the 3+ range will probably have more fun with it. If you would like to "experiment" to see if your toddler will be interested in bowling, I highly recommend purchasing a MUCH cheaper set before spending this much money. On the other hand, if you come from a family of bowlers and want to buy a durable set a little early and plan on spending hours with your kiddo practicing, I highly recommend this one. Hope this helps!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun, January 21, 2004

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Deanna Hockey (Sydney, Australia) - 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: Little Tikes TotSports Bowling Set (Toy)

My son received this bowling set for Christmas (just turned 1). He enjoys it.

It's a bowling set and the Little Tikes brand - so you would expect it to be durable - and it is!

What I have found with other less-expensive bowling sets I've seen is that the plastic is too lightweight that they barely stand up on their own before you have a chance to actually knock them down with the bowling ball.

The skittles in this set doesn't have that problem. They are sturdy enough to stand properly until they are knocked over by the ball or a children's hand. The added fun is the noise they make when they fall down - each skittle has 3 small balls inside producing a great clanking sound.

The added fun of this is that my son picks two skittles up and bangs them together or just shakes them and makes music.

The bowling ball is lightweight for children but heavy enough that it's going to go where you roll it and not be pushed around by any breeze (if you are outside). There are small finger indents so you can teach your child how to "bowl" when they are ready to do so.

A great inexpensive set for your little one.