Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster

by Step2

Product Features

• 2 non-slip steps lock securely into 3 piece track for access from both sides
• Recessed retainer well keeps car in place during mounting
• Car has high back, handrail, and foot rests for secure ride
• Snap-together design assembles without tools

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 123 x 14.8 inches ; 30.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 34.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005KBVD
• Item model number: 711400
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #7 in Toys & Games > Bikes, Skates & Ride-Ons > Ride-On Toys
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (268 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

It may not feature any loop-de-loops or terrifying hairpin turns, but preschoolers will likely find this 10-foot-long roller coaster every bit as thrilling as grownups find the amusement park version. Molded in brightly colored plastic, it's built for years of wear in either the backyard or the playroom. The set's components fit together to form a downhill ride with another smaller hill about halfway through. What we loved most about this set is the fact that the individual parts are just as much fun as the fully assembled kit. The car, bright yellow with a sturdy handle, could just as easily be used around the house if the child is too young for the coaster. And the ramp system is plenty of fun to roll cars, balls, or anything else. Perhaps our tiny toy tester said it best: "Wheee!" --John Moe

Product Description

Let your child experience the up-and-down thrills of a roller coaster in the safety of your living room or driveway with the Up and Down Roller Coaster from Step2. The colorful snap-together track reaches 10 feet long and comes with two sets of non-slip steps that lock onto the track for added safety. The coaster car features a high back, handrail and foot rests for a secure ride. Measures approximately 123"L x 30.5"W x 14.75"H. Comes with track and coaster car. Holds up to 60 pounds. Adult supervision recommended.

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Customer Reviews

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273 of 275 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most thrilling indoor toy ever with some drawbacks, February 22, 2005

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Rob Houser (Suwanee, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster (Toy)

As you might imagine, there are a few drawbacks to this toy. I'll list them before the praise.

First, kids under 3 are going to occasionally hurt themselves. It's recommended for children 2-5, but, let's be honest, if you have an 18-month-old that can walk, you're going to put them on it. They can ride it and will love it, but they will need help getting on; they have to learn to hold their feet up on the car or out to avoid the wheels; and they occasionally forget the need to hold on to the bar. We use a loader and a catcher (mom and dad) for anyone under 3. Even a three-year-old will occasionally just fall off while getting on or run into another kid, if more than one kid present. But the toy is designed low enough to the ground that injuries should be more tears than actual bruises (unless you use it outside on your concrete driveway).

Second, the toy takes a lot of space if you use it indoors, or even if you just plan to store it someplace when it's not being used.

Third, this type of activity can often be short-lived. Don't buy this and expect it to be used every day for hours. My kids didn't play with it every day, so I started keeping it in the garage and bringing it out for special occasions like rainy days and visiting friends. They kids will play with the coaster for about 15-20 minutes each, at the most.

Fourth, you'll need to closely supervise the use of this toy, especially if there's more than one kid playing with it. For kids under 4, you may be doing a bit of work yourself in getting them on and pushing them back to the top. For the older kids, you may just referee and make sure that nobody stands in front of the track.

Now that may sound like a lot of negatives for a toy that I rated a 5, but you simply cannot have this much active fun inside the house without a trampoline or a really big ball pit. For children ages 2 and 3, this toy is more exciting than most adults would expect. The coaster is a solid construction and easy to put together and take apart in seconds. It even holds an adult should you want to test it out for yourself. Even older kids 5-6 love it, but you have to watch them a little as they try to increase the fun by doing more daring things like going down backwards. Finally, the editorial review was exactly right-the car does get used separately from the track and (when I kept my track out all the time) the kids played on it with matchbox cars and balls on a daily basis (it just took too much space in our play room). I wish they made toys like this when I was a kid.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Toy!, April 26, 2002

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T. T. Barney (Morgan Hill, Ca) - 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: Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster (Toy)

I bought this Roller Coaster for my niece's first Christmas. It took less then a couple of minutes to set up using no instructions. My niece was 11 months old at the time and could just hold on while we walked along side her. She loved it!!! Now almost 5 months later, it is still in perfect condition. She can now ride it by herself, she pushes the coaster back up the track climbs on and goes again. She still loves it!
Good for up to age 7 or 8. My friend tried it and liked it and she weights around 130+ pounds. The older ones can ride on it and enjoy it as much as the younger children. The track is also fun to roll things down such as balls and toy cars. The car can be used without track also. As a side note the car makes a clicking sound as you push it back up the track which sounds like a real roller coaster. (its darling) Well worth the money and the amazing thing is that it is so durable it will be something that can be used for years.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All kids love this toy, June 26, 2004

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Melissa Reddy-Tremblay (Houston, TX) - 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: Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster (Toy)

I work at a day care center and all the kids I watch love this track. They giggle when the ride ends and the are still coasting on the wood floor. One of the more easy toys to put together. I also like that you can use the car to ride on without the track. Great item for all kids under 80ish lbs.