Customer Reviews

Magical Talking Grill - Bobby Q

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this toy for my son's 3rd birthday. He is a typical boy, not too patient or gentle with his toys. But honestly, he LOVES his Magic Grill. After reading the previous reviews, I almost didn't buy the Grill for him, but he kept asking for it, so I gave in thinking that I could "doctor" it up a bit if he became frustrated. The lid doesn't come off too easily, only when you yank on it, or throw it back. And the food is easily flipable. If he doesn't want to use the spatula, he uses his fingers. He hasn't had a moment of frustration with it. The only thing I don't like, is that it needs an OFF switch. Because he does seem to "magically" start a conversation all by himself sometimes. If you follow the age recommendations, 3 and up, I'm sure you will be pleased with the Grill!

We cook out alot as a family, so we thought that my little boy, who is 2 1/2, would love this toy. Sure enough, when he saw the ads on TV he really wanted to have it. We bought the grill, brought it home and had fun with it at first. One of the downfalls is that the plastic food and utensils are so slippery that the food falls off of the spatula and makes it impossible to "flip" the burgers (even for parents who want to demonstrate). Even after being quite persistent and dropping the burger several times, my son got frustrated and disappointed with this.
Also, when lifting the lid, it must be put back very gently (2 years olds rarely know "gently")or it falls off the hinges. It falls off much easier than it is to put back on!
Cute idea though, and my son loves to take his grill outside and "cook" with daddy!

I dont know what the bad rap is on this toy it is very durable and the lid fit great on the one i bought i guess it would come off if you yanked at it but if used in the way it is suspose to be used it work just fine i would recomend this for any little chef!

My 3 year old son loves this toy. He likes imitating Daddy and cooking up some great meals. After reading some reviews that said the toy didn't shut off and the lid fell off, I contacted Playskool. They told me that the newest version of this toy that is now available can be turned off and is more durable. We have had no problems with it so far and by simply holding down the ON button for a few seconds it shuts off for later use. The sizzling sound is a bit annoying but anything that keeps my son happy and busy is worth it.

For one after reading all the reviews I do have to say that is why manufacures but an age on products. The age is 3 and older. My son loves his grill and he is 3 years old. We have no problems with it.

The grill is pretty cool, but the lid IS a problem. My boy is 3 and I'm 36 and neither of us can keep the lid from falling off when it's opened. It is frustrating. The only other "problem" is the lack of an off button. Touching the grill in any way causes it to start a whole conversation with itself - annoying when straightening up after bedtime. I say leave the lid off and enjoy.

This grill is the only thing my son could talk abouth for two weeks after seeing the commercial for it. I finally purchased it for him when I had a ... coupon - (since it is a little pricey.) He had fun with it for about 2-3 days and then after the lid kept falling off he became frustrated and bored with it. If the lid could be redesigned and would keep from falling off he maybe would have played with it longer. I also thought like others that the food was a little slippery and hard to maneuver on the grill.

I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON'S 3RD B-DAY. OVERALL THE TOY IS FUN. THE TOP KEEPS COMING OFF. IT NEEDS AN OFF BUTTON INSTEAD OF HAVING TO WAIT UNTIL NO ONE IS MESSING WITH IT. HE SEEMS TO ENJOY IT DESPITE OF THE FEW FLAWS I'VE NOTICED.

This toy is great. My son loves it!! As for the farting noises, those other fanatical parents need to get over it. (like they're not going to hear something grosser in pre-k). I found to turn it off, I face it the opposite way, towards a wall or something (remember furby?)..as for the lid, my son just plays with the grill with or without the lid. I definatly reccomend this to anyone who has a 3 or 4 year old. It sparks imagination, and is certainly worth the money. Everyone keeps complaining that is flimsy, but what toy isn't?? You can't tell me that you have all your other toys, intact in a playroom. C'mon moms!! What's with you?

I got this for my 2nd birthday and I love it. I love to be anywhere with my daddy and he's usually at the grill. The food is a little slippery but with a little imagination, my momma glued a small area of non-slip fabric to the back of each and I haven't had any problems with it. I've learned that grills are hot and that I must clean up after I'm finished using my toys. I've also learned patience in dealing with the grill lid. I recommend this as a fun toy but it will require a little understanding until one is a little older.