Playhut Fire Engine

by PlayHut

Product Features

• Two sunroofs for pop-up fun
• Side windows
• Includes inflatable steering wheel
• Rom enough for two children
• Roll-up flap door

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 15.5 x 16 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002SSWQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 71868-V05
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 9 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,373 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Editorial Review

It's a three-alarm blaze of fun for youngsters with PlayHut's Twist 'N' Fold Fire Engine, another in their imaginative series of quick-to-assemble, spring-loaded, collapsible nylon mesh configurations. Here, a bright red, 49-by-24-inch, stylized rectangular fire truck replica, almost 3 feet tall, forms itself from the apparatus which, fully folded, fits into a bag no larger than a grocery sack. The only assembly required is to attach the nylon rear door (complete with a replica of a fire ax) and the inflatable steering wheel to the Velcro toggles on the main structure. Unfortunately, the included printed matter barely mentions these two extra pieces, leaving assemblers guessing as to how to attach them. The steering wheel is a no-brainer, but the back door panel possesses one toggle and there are four possible loops for it. Parents might also be annoyed by the fact that the foldaway instructions are twice as lengthy as those for setup. --Tony Mason

Product Description

Let your aspiring firefighter imagine his fiery adventures inside this detailed big red fire engine play tent. The lightweight and portable bright red tent sets up easily with EZ-Twist technology. Includes a tunnel port for crawl-through action. For ages 3 years and up. Spot clean and air dry. Made of non-woven nylon binding and steel. Imported. 38Hx30Wx38L".

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great For The Whole Family!, November 15, 2000

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"[e-mail]" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Playhut Fire Engine (Toy)

I can't believe it! The whole family plays with this!! Our Daughter loves all the things she can do. Our Golden Retriever gets mad when we take it down, he loves it so much.

The two of them will sit and play in it for hours!! I'm SHOCKED!! Must have for Moms and Dads who need a safe placr for kids to go.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars way cool, May 18, 2002

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Playhut Fire Engine (Toy)

Finally a toy that my 3 year old and his 15 month old brother can play in together. You shoudl have seen their faces when this baby popped out of its little mesh tote bag! And , yes, with a little practice you too can learn to fold the thign and stuff it back in there when you're done. This toy is big time fun for a small apartment. Playdates feel like a party when you whip this thing out. It's a kids dream at a parents dream price. Highly recommend.

93 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PLAYHUT Products have GONE DOWN HILL!!!, March 14, 2003

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"longlocksf" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Playhut Fire Engine (Toy)

What was once a company that took pride in providing durable and long lasting toys, has now dwindled down into a company that has cut corners. They are now substituting quality nylon (tent material) for plastic that emits toxins when it off gasses. This fire truck was a long anticipated surprise for our son. To our chagrin the entire top is plastic. We had to air it our in the garage for several weeks to let it off-gas before subjecting our child to it. To add injury to insult, Playhut has cut these corners substituting quality materials for cheaper unsafe products and yet they keep charging extremely high prices. I would not pay more that 5.00 for this product. To keep children who have asthma safe cut out the plastic. Playhut could still be the number one sought after toy producer but they have dismally let their loyal consumer base down. We own over 20 tents, tunnels, and blocks. Only because we bought them years ago when Playhut remembered what it meant to produce good merchandise.