Customer Reviews

My First Big Tape Measure

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this was a classic toy i think every kid boy or girl should have.
the noise factor was fun, the counting was fun, the measuring of everything was great.
giving the child the ability to help out when doing adult things allowed a great bond.

We went through a few smaller 'adult' tape measures to satisfy my 3 year-old's interest in daddy's tape measures. But all it took was a few backward bends and these tape measures were broken and added to a landfill.

Sure, it doesn't zip back into place like daddy's grown-up tape measures. But it's one he can really use, learn about inches and measurement - and now break in 5 minutes flat. Highly recommended for your rough little builder.

I bought this for my almost-3-year-old granddaughter for Christmas, based on the reviews. I was disappointed. The rackety sound it makes serves little purpose, it only goes to 3 feet, and it is awkward to rewind, especially for a young child. The measure in the Big Tape Measure retains its annoying "curl" and would be difficult for child to manage alone. That it has both cm and inches is commendable, but there is little variation between the two and could easily be confusing. I would have been better off to give her one of the tapes I use for my fitness clients, which is easier to read, more flexible, and just the right size for a small child's hands.

I purchased this product for my preschool classroom. My students love using it and it is a great to use when teaching the concept of measurement.

My son is 3 1/2. The measuring tape is large, accurately numbered, but Michael has such a hard time winding it that he doesn't take much interest in it and he loves all of his other tools and workshop items. I wouldn't have bought this if I had known.

Sold by Castle Toy Inc, marked FunTime, and made in China in any case, this looks identical in appearance and description (but not price!) to the Learning Resources Pretend and Play Tape Measure. Please note that this product is independently tested for lead in Hong Kong by TUV*, not sure if that is true for the Learning Resources one.

Even within the Castle Toy/FunTime listing, this tape measure appears to come in multiple color schemes (how you specify here on Amazon I have no idea!). Amazon shows two options: (1) Blue/yellow outer/inner case with red knob and tab, and (2) Red/blue outer/inner case with yellow knob and tab. We have two other ones: (3) Yellow/blue outer/inner case with red knob and tab, and (4) Red/yellow outer/inner case with blue knob and tab. Phew!

This is a very good toy, especially at half the price! Most kids' tool sets do not include a tape measure, so this is perfect. Cool ratcheting sound, accurate measurement (3-ft limit), bright colors, carrying handle. Right-handed function. The clown sticker is a little silly (and random).


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My nephew and daughter loved this toy. I found that it was
a bit cheaply made for the money. I'm not sure how long the
toy will last but they seem to love winding and unwinding it.
Who am I to judge