Customer Reviews

Sababa Toys Fisher-Price Pull-a-Tune Xylophone

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

WARNING: This review was made when the toy was about twenty bucks. I noticed today that it's listed for more than sixty. No way is this worth that much.
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Pros:
- plays a nice tune when it's pulled
- colorful metal notes
- soft edges everywhere
- tones are pleasant
- seems pretty durable so far

Cons:
- string on the wand is laughably short (so much so that you can't actually use the wand on some of the notes)
- metal notes are just a little too narrow because of the plastic knobs holding them in place; forces the player to be pretty accurate in their aim to get a clear tone, and a toddler just isn't

Find a heavy shoelace and lengthen the string by several inches. If you're worried this would be a strangulation hazard, then plan to either take the wand off entirely, or have a frustrated child whenever the wand jerks short when they try to use it to hit the notes.

My daughter loves this toy - it sounds a tune when she pulls it and she loves to make her own music. One thing I would have liked is for the pull cord to be longer. No bells and whistles, just an old fashioned toy that still brings joy to the little ones!

The toy was shipped well, arrived undamaged and on time. We did not realize that it plays music when it rolls which is nice. The only issue that prevented it from recieving 5 stars is that we feel the cord holding the stick is too short. If the cord was only 4 to 6 inches longer it would be easier for the child to use.

We love this xylophone. My husband and I have spent a lot of time playing with it (our daughter is too young yet). The tone is much better than I expected. One note is very slightly out of tune, but not enough to notice unless you compare it with another instrument. We can play "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Joy to the World," "Three Blind Mice," and numerous other songs with the limited number of notes.

My only gripe with the product is that the cord from the xylophone to the stick is too short. I'm sure it's that way due to safety concerns. However, it's very difficult to play the instrument with that cord length. We simply replaced the cord with a longer one, and are very happy with that choice.

This xylophone's cord which connects the stick is insanely short. So short that it makes the playing the end notes impossible. The manufacturer never tried to actually use this thing. Plus it's overpriced for what it is, better alternatives out there.