Pretend and Play Work Belt Tool Set

by Learning Resources

Product Features

• Contains everything young builders need for construction play
• 20-piece set
• Made of durable plastic
• Sturdy 2" x 14" x 3.5"carrying case
• The set includes durable plastic hammer, saw, tape measure, nuts, bolts, wooden board for drilling, battery-powered drill and handy tool belt

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 12 x 14.5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009XNSX
• Item model number: LER9130
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 6 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,384 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Pretend Play > Construction Tools
  • #16 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Pretend Play > Tools & Toolsets
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Everything young builders need for construction play. This 20-piece set features a durable plastic hammer, saw, tape measure, nuts, bolts, wood board for drilling, battery-powered drill and handy tool belt. Tools store in sturdy 2" x 14" x 3 ½ carrying case. Drill requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

Product Description

Everything young builders need for pretend construction play. This 20-piece set includes a durable plastic hammer, saw, tape measure, nuts, bolts, wood board for "drilling," battery-powered drill and handy tool belt. Tools store in a sturdy 12" x 14" x 3.5" carrying case. Drill requires 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Awards:

• Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award (2003-04)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first tool set for Daddy's Little Helper, January 4, 2008

By 

Jennifer Higgins (Mukilteo, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Pretend and Play Work Belt Tool Set (Toy)

My nearly 3-year-old daughter received this as a gift - toy tools were requested because of her interest in Daddy's real ones. This set does not disappoint. From her "Oh my gosh!" upon opening the gift to playing with it every day it has been a winner. Daddy is especially impressed too.

The pieces are sturdy. They come apart and hold together where they are supposed to. The tape measure only allows measuring up to 24 inches, but it retracts well from being pulled all the way out. The drill drills "holes" in the piece of "wood", and it works Forward and Backward to screw and un-screw the nuts and bolts. The handles come off the two screw drivers to allow the phillips and flat head to attach to the working drill, allowing another way to work the screws into and out of the "wood". The hammer is solid but light, so it works well on the plastic nails but can't hurt any more than any other toy if used against someone. ;) The wrench and pliers have yet to see much use, but both seem like they will hold up to the use. The tool belt can't tighten enough to stay on my daughter's skinny waist, so it is sitting in the tool box waiting for another day. However, we fit all the pieces nicely onto it when trying it out the first day. The case itself is another sturdy piece. It holds all the pieces with extra room (we took the white plastic packaging out so all the pieces are tossed in there together).

This is a very inclusive set of tools for younger kids - boys or girls. I can see it being interesting up to at least age 5. Overall, a very good bet for a toddler/preschooler tool set.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *****5 Stars*****, May 7, 2007

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L. Miller (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Pretend and Play Work Belt Tool Set (Toy)

I purchased this for my daughter's 3rd Birthday. She loves helping daddy around the house from using a screw driver or measuring tape, she's right there by his side. We thought it would be a great for her to have her own tool kit and tool belt. This toy was such a hit, she absolutely loves it! It has all the essential tools, from hammer, to screw drivers, drill, measuring tape and more. The case is a generous size and everything included is very durable, nothing cheap here. We definitely made the right choice with this selection and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a tool kit for their child, grandchild, etc....you can't go wrong with this one!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely disappointed, January 10, 2010

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Amazon Addict - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Pretend and Play Work Belt Tool Set (Toy)

I will admit that all in all, my 4 year old really enjoys using this toy. However, that said, it is important to note it's (rather large) shortcomings.

The tool belt will NOT stay on. My little guy is not overweight, but the tool belt has fallen off so frequently that he won't even wear it anymore. This is the whole reason this set was bought, as he LOVES tool belts.

The drill was broken almost as soon as we got it out of the (very nice hard plastic) case. The bit won't spin, but the motor makes a sound as if it should be spinning. It's like something is broken on the inside.

My little guy has more amusement in carrying around the plastic case this all arrived in - and not the tool case, but the weak plastic pieces it's held together in that you would normally throw away - than wearing the tool belt. Pass this one up and get some wooden tools, they hold up much better. I thought this was a deal, unfortunately I was wrong.