Customer Reviews

Rescue Optimus Prime Fire Station

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(13)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Length:: 3:50 Mins

I like this toy because it is durable. We have owned similar sets that fall apart as quick as you build them. There is nothing more frustrating. This set also includes some sound effects, and things that "shoot". My kids like things that shoot. If you have a child that likes transformers, and enjoys make believe, this may be a good set. I show how the set works in my video review, if you are looking for more detail on the extras.

After saying that, I side on the 2.5/3 stars because the shooters were weak, and I think the replay value falls short. The other thing that frustrates me is that there isn't enough pieces included in the set to keep a child interested. If you are going to show the set with these pieces, they should be included. They are not. I looked into this, and additional pieces are 10+ dollars. This becomes quite an investment, especially if you are not sure the child will like it. Also, I would put the recommended age at 4-5.

I would say that even though this toy is well built, skip this item and look at the Imaginext products. They are a sure bet. My kids LOVE transformers, and I still do not think this is the product to bet Christmas on.

I got this as a gift for my girlfriend's nephew. He loves firemen, firetrucks, firehouses, etc. In fact, he had his recent birthday at a local firehouse that offers a up close look at all of the equipment and trucks. He loved it and his friends thought it was the coolest. So of course, he wanted a rescue heroes fireman related item. At first I wasn't sure if this was quite the right pick, but after seeing his face - this was the perfect gift. There are electronic sounds for the sirens and little plastic flames for the trucks to pretend putting out. This item, for the money, offers a ton of extras that many others in this price range do not. He isn't really into transformers, but after playing with this - you would've never guessed that. All and all, I couldn't have found a better gift.

This toy is a Transformers variation of a common toy which takes the form of a fortress/castle or batcave type structure.

It comes with a fire engine transformer which doesn't actually transform. It just a transformer body imprinted on the bottom.
It makes some lights and sounds but has poor replay value and was abandoned by my kids after two days of play.

I think the Batcave version of this toy has better replay value due to the compartments and figures that it comes with.

*****UPDATED***** Will stick with my original rating of this toy. Nothing special, another large piece of plastic in the corner of the room that does not get played with.*****

FIRST REVIEW BELOW
Would have liked to post pictures of this toy, especially the vehicle that is included but my camera battery is fried.

Before ordering I watched the product video on Amazon, looked at the posted images and scanned the product info, somehow completely missing that no Transformer vehicles are included with the fire station - not one. Can be bought separately for $12.99/each--bringing the cost of this toy to get it operating as advertised close to $100. The included vehicle is a fire truck with an attached ladder that minimally moves and a crappy pict of a transformer painted on the bottom--pretty close to a dollar store version of an authentic transformer.

The fire station itself so far is ok. Just ok. Twisting the front dial to get it talking and lit up does not hold my guys' interest for long. I like that it folds/closes and is transportable. Plan on taking it to my older kids practices where there are tons of younger siblings playing together to see how it plays among a larger group - after ordering more vehicles of course.

So far it's a 'Meh' toy, another large piece of plastic piled in the corner of the room that doesn't get played with. I'll see if that changes once the transformer vehicles arrive. For the money and play in my house ordering the vehicles alone without the fire station is a better option.

My grandson wanted this for his 4th birthday. When he saw it he was thrilled. It measured up to his expectations and it provides hours of fun for him and his brother who is 5 1/2.

If you have as much fun as I do buying toys for little boys, then be sure to grab this one! What an adorable firehouse! The building looks just like your everyday firehouse, hoses, firetrucks, etc., but wait. There's an invasion coming on the voila! The doors turn into a transformer and the firetrucks are on their way into battle! There's a firehose to slide down, the thing talks to you the whole time, and all-in-all, the thing just sings of hours of playtime. The boys just cannot get enough of this set and even the older boys have some fun with it! Since it's entirely of plastic (with the only exception being the voicebox), it is a very easy cleanup. My only complaint is that it is a bit flimsy at times so if you can get it for less than $50, then by all means, avail yourself of the opportunity. Other than that, YOU JUST HAVE TO BUY THIS TOY! Highly, highly recommend!

My six year old daughter (total tomboy) was excited to get this toy originally, but since she does not play with it much. Here are her criticisms:

1. The toy is uneven, one side is taller than the other.
2. Not enough sounds or lights (there is only one button that makes the tower do anything and it only says two things)
3. The pieces don't stay in position: the action figures don't stay in place, the doors don't shut.
4. Accuracy issues, she has a problem with the multiple useless wheels and features which don't belong in/on a fire station anyway.
5. There could be more activities and features to her want to play with it for a long time.
6. Difficult to close
7. The picture shows a cop car and a bumble bee figure not included in the set.

(She also chose the ratings)

What a great, fun, loud boys' and tomboys' toy! There is so much that this toy does that it's impossible to describe it all in a few words. From the minute kids see the toy in the box (!) they fall in love. Then, when we (finally) get everything out & they start playing, there are hours of glee that follow with the cars, bots, etc., etc. One word: this thing is loud! Kids love to make it talk and make noise, and there are many options for this, so even if the kids are quiet for hours, the toy is not. Not for quiet, contemplative children. But for pure raucous fun, this is the one.

I was delighted to be able to get this for a young boy who is a huge fan of the Transformers in general and Optimus Prime in particular. The toy has provided hours and hours of playing time, which has, of course, involved bringing all of his transformer toys out to play as well. Interestingly, of all the features of the set - and there are many - the one that has been the biggest hit with him has been the book that accompanies it.

This will be a definite hit to any child who loves the Transformers. I will issue a warning: this is a loud toy. You can always remove the batteries and produce a quieter toy, but if you don't mind your kid getting a little loud - or to be more precise, don't mind their toys getting loud - this could be a perfect and hugely popular gift for all Transformers fans ten and younger.

Hasbro's Rescue Bots line sets imaginations ablaze with the Rescue Optimus Prime Fire Station. The station is an excellent kid-sized toy that "transforms" into Optimus Prime's head with the turn of a knob, or opens up to become a playset for the included Cody Burns action figure and Heatwave Transformer.

It is compatible with all of the other toys in the Rescue Bots line, which is a plus since the toys vary in size and difficulty to transform. The included Heatwave Autobot is one of the simplest Transformers in the line. Simply turn the toy up on its rear bumper to reveal the "transformed" Autobot beneath. The Cody Burns figure can sit in the Heatwave figure as well.

The set comes with a firing water cannon and targets that flip up on the set. There's also a really cool fire pole that Cody Burns can slide down. The set also comes with other standard playset features such as lights, sounds, opening doors, and a lift.

My son really liked the Heatwave Autobot and the Cody Burns figure. In fact, he played with them more than the actual playset. He liked the water cannon, but tired of it after only a short amount of time. He also enjoyed the fact that he could "transform" the station into Optimus, but wanted to know how Optimus was going to move without legs!

He has a couple of other Rescue Bots toys and used them with the set but, as I've already stated, he ended up using them with the Heatwave and Cody Burns figures more than with the actual set.

Overall, a decent "base" of operations for the Autobots, but maybe lacking in longevity.