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2.0 out of 5 stars
sturdy but wet!, February 9, 2005
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber (Toy)
I bought this for my son about two to three years ago, and while it is very durable, the problem is that when it rains the water gets stuck in the bottom tunnel and also in the only area to climb up where their hands and feet go. The only other way up is the slide. It felt like it was always getting wet and filthy and I had to manually remove the pooled up water. There really is not much to do with this fort but walk across it and go down the slide. There is a covered area to sit in with two durable stools that can be moved anywhere, and a phone , chalkboard , and a pretend clock. I think the telescope out side on the end you climb up is cute but overall I did not think this toy was so much fun as my son seldom liked to play in it. I am sorry I did not get the other type of fort which has a slide and swings. I think the overall design of this product for all the money could have been much better suited for the outdoors. To be fair though, this product is very durable and withstood all types of harsh weather, as well as older children and their weight from time to time. I would not reccomend keeping this in a grassy area or near trees. I ended up giving this away to a family member who runs a day care in the hope she will get better use out of it than my son did. I am glad the first reviewer had the room to keep this indoors where it seems to be much better suited for play. I Hope this information is helpful.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Climber, but Disappointed in Size..., April 13, 2005
= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Step2 Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber (Toy)
We just got this over the weekend for our 15 month old daughter and she loves it. She is able to climb the rock climber to get up there and already zings herself down the slide. Our daughter also already loves sitting on the little stools and "talking" on the phone. We got this item for much cheaper than Toys R Us sells it for, but it is well worth this price also. The only thing we were disappointed about is the size of this climber. We had planned on letting her cousins(ages 5-8) also use this, but it is clearly for toddlers or very small children. The picture makes it look MUCH larger than what it really is. To give fair representation of size, my 15 month daughter just fits through the doorway from the bridge into the clubhouse without bending down a little. Also, her 5 year old cousin, who is just an average sized kid, had to maneuver his body to get into the little opening under the look out tower to access the bottom tunnel. Overall this toy is great, but beware of the size.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!, December 15, 2004
= 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: Step2 Naturally Playful Clubhouse Climber (Toy)
We purchased this VERY LARGE climber for our children (actually, for our son right now, who is 21 months...our twin girls will love it later, but right now they're too young. The price is high, but well worth it if you have several children, a daycare, etc. We needed something for the inside since we are in the northeast and winters are too cold to play outside. It came in two HUGE boxes and we had to put it together, but it wasn't really that difficult. You do need another person to do it, and you really have to use force to get some of the pieces together. The instructions are a little vague, but we got it together, and it fits nicely in our basement/playroom (it pretty much takes up all the space though). What a fun toy! The clubhouse has little barstools, a memo board, and a "working" cell phone. The slide is fast but fun. Our 21 month old can go down it on his own (I have the foam interlocking puzzle pieces below it to cushion any falls). It also seems like it will hold his interest for many years, and it is very durable. I can climb on it, go across the bridge, and down the slide (I am roughly 150 lbs., the max is 240). I highly recommend this toy!
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