Remo Kids Lollipop Drum, 10 Inch

by Remo

Product Features

• An easy introduction tool into the world of percussion
• Bright, attractive and durable drumhead design
• Perfect for younger children who love to bang on things
• Pre-tuned with a lower pitch
• Includes Drum Mallet

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 2 x 11 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002F7KTW
• Item model number: ET7110
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,033 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #44 in Toys & Games > Musical Instruments > Drums & Percussion

Product Description

The Remo Kids Lollipop Drum is an easy-to-play frame drum that is based on a simple drum design that has been around since mankind's earliest days. The bright, attractive, and durable drumhead design captures everyone’s interest and delivers loads of fun. One of the most fun things about playing this drum is there really aren't any rules about what can and can't be played on it. The Lollipop drum is available in a variety of sizes and comes with its own mallet. Remo Kids Worldwide is a collection of instruments specially designed for smaller hands without sacrificing the quality, authenticity, and attention to detail that have made Remo a leader in professional and personal percussion since 1957. They are available in a variety of popular instruments based on designs from around the world. The Remo Kids Lollipop Drum has received the prestigious Oppenheim Best Toy Award for product quality!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Outdoor Drum, a Tolerable Beginner Drum, September 21, 2004

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J. Bradley Hicks (St Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remo Kids Lollipop Drum, 10 Inch (Electronics)

The first thing you need to know about this drum is that it is nigh invulnerable. You could practically drive a truck over the body. I've used mine for a camp stool on many occasions. The synthetic head isn't completely invulnerable; from having it rattle around loose in the trunk of my car, it picked up a couple of nicks, but nothing that's had any effect on it.

The second thing you need to know about this drum is that it makes a great outdoor drum. The synthetic head and fiberglass body are completely unaffected by humidity, and almost completely unaffected by temperature at any range that I've ever been willing to drum outside in. I've known people who've played them in pouring rain. Not only did it not hurt the drum, it stayed in tune. (But more on that later.)

Furthermore, it's very affordable, and the combination of affordable and durable makes for a reasonably good first drum.

Now, the down sides. The glued synthetic head will never go out of tune. On the other hand, you can't tune it if you want to, not without replacing the whole head. The synthetic body that makes it so cheap and indestructible is also very hard and not all porous, so it has a somewhat sharp sound. If a ceramic djembe or a metal djembe doesn't disappoint you, then this won't either, but it's at best a distant cousin of the rich tones you get out of a good wooden djembe. And the relatively small synthetic head gives a somewhat limited range of notes; a larger, hand tuned natural head will give you a wider variety of pitch to play with.

All of that being said, I love mine to pieces. I recently got rid of a bunch of drums, because I wasn't going to as many drum circles as I used to. This is the one I kept.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, Aesthetically Appealing, Perfect Inexpensive Little Drum for Kids,, November 22, 2010

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goonius (a room in a house on a street in a city just like any other.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remo Kids Lollipop Drum, 10 Inch (Electronics)

My daughter wants a full drum set for Christmas. Having become obsessed with the band Recess Monkey and being especially fond of the adorable drummer, Daron, I can imagine what she's picturing.

Christmas morning Santa's laid out this huge drum set and by the power of enthusiasm and sheer will, she'll sit down and begin playing - Voila! - just like someone who's been playing for a couple of decades. While I applaud her sweet four-year-old determination, we've learned the hard way that it is often short-lived when it collides with reality.

This little drum seems a perfect compromise. The drumhead is a thin sheet of seemingly durable plastic(?) material with a fantastic 3-d lollipop design, which is stretched atop a plastic circle frame measuring between 6"-10" depending on which drum you choose. The larger the drum, the deeper the sound (see comments for a link to a page with audio for each size drum). The mallet is a plastic stick with a foam/rubber rainbow-colored head.

When we decided to place an order, we had a hard time choosing just one of these, and since we have two girls we opted to buy both the 6" and the 10". They are quite different in size and in tone, but sound really neat played together, which I love. Both the small and large drum have a deep, earthy, pleasing sound. Although I read this was the case, it was hard to imagine that such a little whimsically-designed drum could produce such a nice tone.

I think that although this isn't a real drum set, in the long run I think being able to produce pleasing sounds from a small and inexpensive instrument will have more tangible value, and will inspire confidence and - perhaps - if her interest is sincere, an introduction to learning to play the drums in the future.

This is a perfect drum for any child with a budding interest. And by far, it's greatest attribute? It's easy on the ears - just in case they really take to it - the kids won't be chasing all the adults out of the house with it Christmas morning.

Highly recommended.

Note: For anyone concerned with country of origin & toy safety, these drums are made in China - but seem to have no areas where chipping paint could become an issue.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun and sturdy, May 12, 2008

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Julie S. (Boynton Beach, FL) - See all my reviews

I bought this drum for my 18 month-old daughter because it is the same drum we use in our mommy and me class. She loves to march around our family room banging on the drum while listening to her music. The drum is sturdy with a good sound. I highly recommend it.