Vtech - 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter

by VTech

Product Features

• Grow-with-me toy converts easily from push walker to ride-on to scooter
• Wide sturdy base
• Five light-up buttons teach colors, animals and destinations
• Features electronic horn button
• Three modes of play

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 23.6 x 17.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0038B9GG2
• Item model number: 80-112600
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months - 3 years
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,023 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Hands-On Review

VTech's 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter is an exciting interactive learning toy that transforms as your child grows. This lightweight scooter converts from a push-walker for children 18 months and older to a ride-on roller for children 24 months and older to a stand-on scooter for children 36 months and older up to 45 pounds in weight. With its flashy light-up mane, brightly colored basket filled with accessories, and lively sounds and noises, this Zebra Scooter makes learning a fun and dynamic activity.

3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter Ages: 18 months and up Requires: Phillips screwdriver; Adult assembly What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Colorful light-up buttons and upbeat sounds and songs encourage active play The Challenging: Handle for push-toy set up doesn't extend over the rear wheels and may cause tripping In a Nutshell: An interactive toy that grows with your child

Children 24 months and older can ride around on this vibrant scooter.

The scooter can also convert into a stand-up scooter for children 36 months and older.

The Toy That Grows with Your Child
The 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter is a lightweight plastic interactive toy that features a battery-powered mane with five brightly-colored buttons (two AA batteries are included). These buttons light-up in sync with voices and noises that encourage children to learn about colors and animals and begin to develop dexterity skills. The rolling zebra also comes with a basket of three interactive accessories including a flashlight, walkie-talkie, and compass, which can be used in conjunction with the light-up mane.

Younger children can use the scooter as a push-cart.

All necessary parts of the Zebra Scooter are included in the box and require only a small amount of effort by an adult to assemble using a Phillips screwdriver. Once the Zebra Scooter is fully assembled, the conversion from push-walker to sit-on scooter can be done easily by changing the position of the seat from an angled position to a horizontal seating position. It's just as easy to convert from sit-on scooter to stand-on scooter: the seat flips up to become the scooter handle, and the storage compartment underneath becomes the floor runner.

Colorful indicators on the scooter provide guidance to indicate where releases and locks are located and informational diagrams are embossed directly on the body of the Zebra Scooter to provide additional cues for easy conversion.

Interactive Play Modes Make Learning Fun
The interactive play modes of the 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter help to make learning fun and encourage the development of mental and physical abilities in young children. Brightly-colored lights and warm, uplifting songs and noises provide the enticement for children to begin exploring their world and learning about animals and colors.

Other features, such as the horn and smile buttons, six familiar children's melodies, and two sing-along songs, encourage active play and the development of dexterity and listening skills by captivating the attention and imagination of young children.

Although this Zebra Scooter is designed to durably withstand normal wear-and-tear sustained during fun, physical play, adult supervision is recommended to ensure that play on and around the Zebra Scooter is safe, especially in the push-toy mode.

What's in the Box
Unassembled 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter parts, assembly hardware, two AA batteries, three play accessories, user's manual.

Product Description

The Vtech 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter converts easily from push walker to ride-on scooter. Kids can discover their wild side as they move with the zebra and explore new territory with the scooter's walkie-talkie, compass and flashlight. The zebra's mane features five light-up buttons that teach colors, animals and destinations. The scooter also features a fun horn button with a volumne control switch.

•  Recommended Ages: 18 - 36 months

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Big Hit with our grandson, October 11, 2010

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P. Kalina (Midland, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Vtech - 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter (Toy)

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Grandma and Grandpa delivered the Zebra Scooter to our 28-month-old grandson this past weekend. I (Grandpa) could hardly put it together since he was so excited about the scooter. Would the excitement last? After screwing on the wheel and securing the seat, he was off! He rode it around the house and outside. We took it to the park and he rode down the hill. He kept saying 'I love this'. And he certainly proved that. The scooter is a 'cute' design.... I think it looks more like a cow. It is well-made, and did not scratch or mar the wood floors. Technologically, it was more advanced than I thought it would be. There are 3 different attachments that plug in to the top of the zebra head: a compass, flashlight, and walkie-talkie. These attachments will 'program' the toy to give different responses when the lighted buttons are pushed. Yes, this toy does speak and play music. The parents were going to put some tape over the speaker to mute it, but I didn't find the sounds intrusive, even while we watched football on TV. The speaker has a loud and soft setting, and the music and voices are pleasant enough. I didn't get a chance to listen to all the messages, because our grandson 'claimed' this toy and was energized by it. The 3 different modes of the scooter are really inventive. The basic, seat-down position is his favorite, as he can scoot around all day on it that way. The seat can be raised a bit for another position, which is used to push the scooter. He was also able to sit on it in this mode, sort of like an Easy Rider position. The third position is the standup scooter. He is a bit young for this, but took the challenge, and managed to scoot around with some help. His Mom and Dad said the toy was a hit, and we got our share of 'I love you's' from our grandson.
Congrats to V Tech for making a neat toy for young kids. This is a perfect gift that should get a lot of use.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great versatile toy and well built, September 4, 2010

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Brian Smith "Tough But Fair" (West Chester, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Vtech - 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter (Toy)

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I got this scooter for my two nephews. One is almost two, the other is a newborn. The great thing about the scooter is it converts from a walk-behind toy for toddlers learning to walk, to a sit on scooter to a standing scooter. The conversion is pretty easy and requires no tools.

I was very impressed with the build quality of the scooter. Some assembly is required (isn't it always). But, it's not bad. The sounds the scooter makes might get annoying to parents after a while. But, there is a volume control on it (two position switch). As for learning, my first thought was "Kids aren't going to learn an awful lot from this". The manual didn't really detail how to use all the functions. But, then I realized an 18 month old ain't gonna be reading the manual anyway. There are buttons to push and things light up and just maybe they'll learn something from the animals and songs on the scooter. But, the main thing they'll learn is cause and effect, at that age.

I think my nephews will love this toy and it'll be something they can use for quite a while.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun little scooter, October 27, 2010

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ice grizzly "Grrrrrr" (Dream Land) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Vtech - 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter (Toy)

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Normally I associate V-Tech with learning toys. I think they are now branching into other areas. This is a well built scooter. Has more than the basics, lights, music etc. Not sure if the kids actually push all the knobs and whistles while actually driving it as a scooter. It is sturdy, looks nice and bright. Can be used in multiple modes, a push walker, scooter etc. Looks cute too. Do you need a $50 scooter that can blink and whistle... it is upto you. For the money it does a admirable job.