Wild Planet Metal Detector with Detachable Handle

by Wild Planet

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• ASIN: B00000GC69
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 9 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,334 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Search for hidden treasures in your back yard, at your neighborhood park, or on faraway beaches in exotic lands. This cool, lightweight metal detector features a 27-inch break-apart, detachable handle so you can hand hold the unit when you delve into the depths of the living-room sofa or attach the handle for treks through the wild unknown. This sleek, black-silver-and-blue unit has a duel warning system to alert you to the presence of metal: the LED lights up and the unit emits a high-pitched, steady beep. While unlikely to sense anything buried very deeply, this metal detector does a good job of finding coins or other metal objects at surface level. The metal detector operates on a 9-volt battery (not included), and rechargeable batteries are not recommended. This unit might just come in handy when you're searching for the wedding ring you lost in the flowerbeds! --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

95 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 6-year olds dream come true!, September 27, 1999

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Wild Planet Metal Detector with Detachable Handle (Toy)

My son loves this toy! He has taken it to the park, searched our yard, and scanned the couch cushions! He has found some very neat things...including cash! If you love exploring, this is the perfect toy!

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You, Mom!, August 29, 2000

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Dawn L Green (TEXAS) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Wild Planet Metal Detector with Detachable Handle (Toy)

I bought this for my then soon-to-be six year old in June for our family vacation to the beach. I had a hard time keeping it secret until then because I was so excited about it! When he finally got to open it, he was so surprised. He didn't think they made one for kids. He used it every day at the beach and more since then. This toy keeps his imagination flowing with thoughts of finding that big treasure, while (here's the kicker) keeping him outside instead of in front of the television. My favorite feature is that it really works! Just don't forget the battery... it takes a 9-volt!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the Beach, May 17, 2000

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Wild Planet Metal Detector with Detachable Handle (Toy)

I bought two detectors for my boys. We are going on a family vacation to the beach. They have enjoyed them tremendoulsy and we haven't even made it to the beach yet! What a fun toy!