iPlay Cool Tools Activity Set

by I-Play

Product Features

• Tool box opens and becomes an activity station
• Shape sorting
• Power drill with sound
• Hammer one nail and another pops up
• Fun sounds and spinning, meshing gears

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 2.8 x 9.5 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009KWSR
• Item model number: G02075
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 months and up
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #911 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Pretend Play > Construction Tools
  • #4 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Pretend Play > Tools & Toolsets
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Iplay toys encompass a full spectrum of innovative, high-quality products that provide years of playtime fun. They are powered by the most basic and most complex energy source available - a child's imagination. Great toddler Cool Tools Activity Set has a convenient carry case with brightly colored pretend tools. Ages 18 months and up.

Product Description

Cool Tools Activity Set is a great carrying case full of fun tools for your little carpenter! When the tool box is opened it becomes an activity station with shapes sorting, nail hammering--hit one nail and the other pops up, use the power drill to make new holes- and hear the real drill sounds. Cool Tools has fun sounds, spinning and meshing gears. 7.25"h x 5.5"W x 9"D. Ages 18 mos. and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Idea, but Some Design Flaws, September 19, 2007

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Mom of Two (GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: iPlay Cool Tools Activity Set (Toy)

I bought this for my son who is almost two and a half because he has a big interest in tools. I chose this one over some of the more realistic sets because he has a baby brother on the way and I didn't want to get him something with too many choking hazards. I also liked that this has screws and bolts so he can practice actually using the tools.

Pros-
-cute talking shape sorter
-screw driver, hammer, and wrench can actually be used with the accompanying bolts, screws, and nails
-cute carrying case to contain all parts

Cons-
- TOO LOUD! This toy does not have a volume control and when the child turns the gears it plays children's songs at a high volume.
- no on/off switch. It would be nice to be able to turn the sound feature off, so the child could just practice the mechanic aspects of the toy.
- Toy does not come with the molded plastic insert shown in the picture. My child can rarely get all of the tools to fit inside by himself.
- The drill makes realistic drill sounds, but the bit does not turn. How hard would it have been to make that happen?

My child is enjoying this toy, but it is still fairly new. If I had had a chance to try it out before buying, I think I would have picked something else.

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great development toy! but BEWARE....CHOKING HAZARD!, March 27, 2007

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R£DZ (Downingtown, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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PLEASE READ - My son got this when he was a little over 16 months and it's been a hit ever since. At first he just used the shape sorters as a hide and seek area for other toys. WE liked the gears and the music that played while turning them, but I wasn't prepared for the screws on the far left side to actually come ALL THE WAY OUT - posing as a choking hazard). Not quite 3 inches long but only about a AA battery size width. The picture shows the screws out of their threads. Luckily my son handed them to me instead of putting them into him mouth, and I have yet to return the 3 pieces to the set. HOWEVER, he didn't seem to care because there is so many other tools and things to still play with. THus the reasons I am giving it such a high review. He enjoyed mastering the screwdriver and wrench (to the screws that do stay in) and the hammer and nails are pretty fun for him as well. I like that the box verbalizes each shape when placed into the sorter. It is a great teaching toy for colors and shapes while maintaing interest in playing while he learns. Just be careful of the loose pieces especially around the little ones.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining, age-appropriate toy!, January 25, 2009

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K. Neely (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iPlay Cool Tools Activity Set (Toy)

Bought this for my son's 1st b-day. It was one of the only tool sets that I could find that was age appropriate. The recommended age is 18 mo. and up and most other toys are 3 yrs. and older. I was concerned it would be too advanced for him, but he LOVES it! He is a very active boy and few toys keep his attention for more than a few minutes, but he will play with this toy for 15-30 minutes at a time. He really enjoys the shape sorter, nail/hammer function and the drill.
I think that the manufacturer has improved the design since earlier reviews. Based on a few reviews, I was concerned that the screws may be a choking hazard, however on my set, the screws CANNOT be removed. Unfortunately, they didn't make any other improvements (molded insert to hold the tools or making the drill actually move - why I gave it 4 stars). Yes, the noise is a bit loud - but I would say it's equal to other electronic toys. I put a piece of masking tape over the speaker and it dulls it to just the right volume.
Overall, this is a fabulous toy. My 2 1/2 yr old daughter also enjoys playing with it, so I am sure we'll get years of use. It is also a great on-the-go travel toy.