PlanToys Plan Activity Forklift Vehicle (Doll Not Included)

by Plan Toys

Product Features

• This design and function is based on the actual forklift
• Plan activity toys strengthen hand eye coordination, gross motor skills and balance as well as logical thinking and imagination through creative play
• PlanToys selects construction materials
• PlanToys has a long-term commitment to promote healty child development and environmental protection
• All of PlanToys use E-zero glue and place child safety and play value above all else

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.4 x 9.1 inches ; 2.1 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: B000FZSOSK
• Item model number: 0630801
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 13 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,416 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This design and function is based on the actual forklift. The back knob helps direct the forklift left and right, the lift makes a sound when moving the pallet containing the wooden cubes up and down. One construction worker is included. Under the Green Concept Design PlanToys manufacturers utilizing a minimal waste concept. PlanToys long-term commitment to social programs promotes healthy child development and environmental protection. All PlanToys are made using chemical free, kiln-dried recycled rubberwood and designed with water based non-toxic colors as accent. A small wooden playthings can produce big change. Through innovation and commitment to design excellence, PlanToys team of child development experts play a critical role in developing their selection of diverse wooden toys.

Product Description

This Forklift has a back knob which helps direct the Forklift left and right. The lift makes a sound when moving the pallet. Children can learn to operate the mechanic on their own, helping to develop scientific thinking. Children can lift and move the blocks, direct the forklift wherever they desire by using the hand to control the simple mechanic, encouraging motor skill development and hand eye coordination. Children can learn to operate the mechanic on their own, helping to develop scientific thinking. Children can role play different characters and practice story telling, helping to develop their creative imagination, language and communication skills. One construction worker is included. This wooden vehicle is 11.5" x 7" x 9".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't matter how great the idea is if the execution is CRAP!, June 8, 2009

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Homestead Mommy (United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PlanToys Plan Activity Forklift Vehicle (Doll Not Included) (Toy)

My son is obsessed with forklifts. Evertime we go to the store he listens for the beeping of the forklift and then we have to go look for it and watch it for forever. I thought he would love to have a forklift of his very own. Since we are trying to stay away from wood toys, I bought this one. It looked durable and fun with the little guy and a pallet with blocks to lift up and down.

We got the forklift and I opened the box up and you have to attach the front part of the forklift (the fork part that goes up and down) with this crappy peg that fits in a hole. Thats it!!! No screws, or anything. So of course the pegs keep coming out of the holes. Next, the crank you turn to make the forks go up and down broke, within 5 minutes of playing and I was the one playing so I know I was being very careful. Imagine what would happen if kids were to play with it...how long would it last then.

I am very disappointed in this toy. I was so happy to get it and then it broke so fast. I'm sending it back and getting Guidecraft's forklift. Guidecraft CITO Forklift with Pallet It's a little more expensive, but I want a toy that will last through ALL of my kids and be fun and durable to play with.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Plan Toys!, October 28, 2007

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Kitrino (Denver, CO) - 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: PlanToys Plan Activity Forklift Vehicle (Doll Not Included) (Toy)

We are big fans of Plan Toys. They are made in Thailand of wood from rubber trees that are no longer producing latex and would be cut down anyways. The wood is minimally treated and painted with non-toxic paints and finishes. And all the designs are just adorable. This forklift is no exception. We especially love how it comes with a driver and three boxes to lift. And Amazon's price is by far the best.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not terribly impressed, April 21, 2010

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E. Fuller (MA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

My 3 year old got this toy as a gift. He plays with it and seems to enjoy it but overall I am not impressed with this toy...
- The forklift angles down slightly meaning that things tend to slide off it really easily, especially when moving the vehicle around.
- The little man does not fit into the vehicle very well. My son gets very frustrated trying to get him in (the space is a little small for such a long person and requires more dexterity than most 3 year olds would have) and then once he is in he doesn't stay put.
- The durability is generally ok (the vehicle has stood up to some tosses when my son got frustrated (see above)) but the workmanship was not what I would have expected from plan toys (or from the price). On the first day the little man's foot came unglued as well as another small (and seemingly insignificant) part on the forklift.