Bontempi Electronic Teaching Toy Drum Set

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Innovative tutorial teaches young rockers to play the drums. Features a bass drum with pedal, 2 snares, stool, and cymbal. Includes an electronic teaching tutor featuring light and sound impulses to help beginners. Also includes 40 pre-recorded songs, 4 learning levels, and 8 melody and rhythm variations. Made in Italy. 3 AA batteries included. Measures 19.5 inches long x 19.5 inches wide x 26.75 inches high, weighs 4 pounds. For ages 3 to 8.
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- Toy drum set
- Features 7 percussion instruments
- Has 40 pre-recorded songs
- Four learning levels
- For ages 3 to 8
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 "A nice drum set-- boom, ba-da-bing!" 2009-12-30
By R. Weeks (Florida)
My four year old got this for Christmas as he loves singing, listening to music, and striking things around the house to make sounds.

Contrary to the prior review that notes the set is very small, I think that it's a great size for this age group. If the drums were much larger, it would be difficult for my son to get to each one. He sits in the chair, controls the bass drum with his feet and beats up on the snare drum, cymbal, and the third drum on the right side.



This is exactly what I was looking for...this isn't a professional set. I got it to see how my boy interacts with it--an introduction to drumming sounds. It's in their playroom between their study table and bean bags and he stops by the set every now and then, sits down, and plays to his heart's content. Sometimes he just bangs at it without even sitting down! The set also has electronic/lighted areas on the front that directs kids how to play/which drums to strike to carry a beat. My son doesn't use that at all. Maybe he will later, but now it's all about hitting the drums and cymbals to his own beat. He plays with it for a total of 10-15 minutes daily despite all the Wii games, board games, DS games, bikes, hot wheels cars, leap-frog tag books, dvd's, and everything else he and his sister have strewn all over the house...and that's good enough for me!



Every time I hear the clanging from the playroom I just smile and go in and watch him. I'll take a picture of him next to it and post it to give others an idea of the set's size.



Happy New Year!

 "Not worth the money!" 2009-12-03
By J. Barchenski
I ordered this drum set for my 4 yr. old son. I picked it because it was higher priced and therefore I thought it would be higher quality. I was wrong! It was awful and I was completely disappointed. We never even put it together the quality was that cheap. Cardboard and hard plastic. It was so tiny that it would have worked for a one year old but not a 4 year old. If you want to spend a lot of money for no quality - this drum is for you.


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Bontempi Toy Saxophone

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"I can play!" Introduce children to the job of making music with their choice of big band mainstays - trumpet, clarinet, or sax. Or, get all three, so kids can hear and appreciate the differences in tone and texture. Each has colored keys to make learning to play easier. Ages 3 and up.
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- For ages 3 and up
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 "A Saxophonist and his kid" 2009-12-29
By Aaron C. Glass (Provo, UT United States)
What a wonderful product. Well constructed and fun to play, this little invention is loved by my daughter and myself who both have fun playing it. This instrument really is just a harmonica with buttons but I find the 8 note major scale is very intuitive and allows my little one to experiment with various melodies (and harmonies when you press more than one button at a time).

 "nice sound" 2009-12-29
By online shopper
Nice look as opposed to many others I've seen. Not sure how well it will hold up with a 3 year old? The sound is pleasant and I think a much better bet than buying a pre-programmed electronic sax which could drive you crazy. Also this allows more imaginative play. Great toy.

 "Well made toy Saxophone" 2009-12-04
By Mamidanna V. Murthy (Danbury, CT)
I bought this for my 3 year old son. He loves playing it. Although it is made of plastic it is well made and as described it is well tuned.

 "great for little children" 2009-03-12
By Suzanne Holland (Conneticut)
I bought this for my grandchildren to have fun learning about music.They range in age from 2 to 4. They love this!!!!!!!

 "The Has Bins ROCK with their Saxofaux!" 2009-01-21
By Richard Boehl (Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA)
If you have experienced (are you experienced?) southern California's The Has Bins, then you know the true value of this toy saxophone. Or, should we say, the "Saxofaux" as the Has Bins call it. The perfect addition to jazzy ballads, rhythm and blues, and plain old good time rock and roll!



To see this toy sax played passionately, the way its creators surely meant, check out the Has Bins at their next concert engagement.[...]



Play that funky music, white boy!


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Silver Plastic Toy Trumpet 16.5" by Bontempi

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Bontempi's toy trumpet has four keys that can play different notes. The keys are color coded with seven different colors and have three easy to play songs printed on the back of the box for instruction. Trumpet is 16.5" long. Great for pretend play musical fun! Recommended for children 3 years and up.
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- Real Working Toy Trumpet
- Measures almost 16" long
- Comes with 4 colored keys
- For Ages 3 and up
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 "Good enough for what we need" 2009-12-30
By luvmygurls
Our daughter (6) asked Santa for a trumpet for Christmas and this is the only "toy" trumpet that was available for her age. We got the product in the mail and it was very cheaply made and we worry every time she uses it if it's going to break. It looks real enough, but isn't worth the money for the quality of the product. Very lightweight plastic and will probably break the first time she drops it on a hard floor, but at least Santa was able to deliver!

 "Everyone's favorite" 2009-12-28
By Leora (Michigan, USA)
I got this for my four year old nephew for Christmas. Out of the dozens of toys opened that day, by five cousins aged four to eight, two girls and three boys, this was what everyone wanted to play with (even two of the grownups). The sound quality is good enough that I did not even mind hearing it almost nonstop for most of the day. It was very easy for all the kids to play recognizable songs.

 "Piece of Junk!" 2009-10-17
By Jeffrey Laster (Tampa, Florida)
The Trumpet is very poorly made and does not work at all. A total waste of money and a "ripoff."

 "toy trumpet" 2009-02-23
By A. Jones
I was disapointed to find that the trumpet had 4 keys, since a real trumpet only has 3. I understand that they need the 4th key to be able to play the song, but educationally, you're confusing the kids when they see a real trumpet.

 "Does not teach real music" 2009-01-19
By Karyn Graves
My 3 year old could play my husbands trumpet using the proper lip technique, but it was too heavy. So, we bought him this one. It's nice and light, but not at all like a real instrument. All you do is blow and you have to have a key pressed to make a note, so you are limited to 4 notes. Very disappointing and not educational.


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Bontempi- Mini Silver Saxophone

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4 Colored keys. Colorful and educational. Comes with instruction booklet.Ages 3+ 14 1/2"
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- Made in Italy
- 14 5/8" long
- Recommended for children ages 3 years and up
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 "little music man" 2008-09-28
By M. Nichols
We purchased this saxaphone for our son's third birthday. He really likes it---enjoys "playing" all sorts of original songs! It is lightweight and easy to hold. It is just the right size for him to feel like a real musician. We are happy about the purchase!!


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Bontempi Toy Saxophone

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"I can play!" Introduce children to the job of making music with their choice of big band mainstays - trumpet, clarinet, or sax. Or, get all three, so kids can hear and appreciate the differences in tone and texture. Each has colored keys to make learning to play easier. Ages 3 and up.
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Technical Details

- For ages 3 and up
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 "A Saxophonist and his kid" 2009-12-29
By Aaron C. Glass (Provo, UT United States)
What a wonderful product. Well constructed and fun to play, this little invention is loved by my daughter and myself who both have fun playing it. This instrument really is just a harmonica with buttons but I find the 8 note major scale is very intuitive and allows my little one to experiment with various melodies (and harmonies when you press more than one button at a time).

 "nice sound" 2009-12-29
By online shopper
Nice look as opposed to many others I've seen. Not sure how well it will hold up with a 3 year old? The sound is pleasant and I think a much better bet than buying a pre-programmed electronic sax which could drive you crazy. Also this allows more imaginative play. Great toy.

 "Well made toy Saxophone" 2009-12-04
By Mamidanna V. Murthy (Danbury, CT)
I bought this for my 3 year old son. He loves playing it. Although it is made of plastic it is well made and as described it is well tuned.

 "great for little children" 2009-03-12
By Suzanne Holland (Conneticut)
I bought this for my grandchildren to have fun learning about music.They range in age from 2 to 4. They love this!!!!!!!

 "The Has Bins ROCK with their Saxofaux!" 2009-01-21
By Richard Boehl (Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA)
If you have experienced (are you experienced?) southern California's The Has Bins, then you know the true value of this toy saxophone. Or, should we say, the "Saxofaux" as the Has Bins call it. The perfect addition to jazzy ballads, rhythm and blues, and plain old good time rock and roll!



To see this toy sax played passionately, the way its creators surely meant, check out the Has Bins at their next concert engagement.[...]



Play that funky music, white boy!


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Silver Plastic Toy Trumpet 16.5" by Bontempi

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Bontempi's toy trumpet has four keys that can play different notes. The keys are color coded with seven different colors and have three easy to play songs printed on the back of the box for instruction. Trumpet is 16.5" long. Great for pretend play musical fun! Recommended for children 3 years and up.
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- Real Working Toy Trumpet
- Measures almost 16" long
- Comes with 4 colored keys
- For Ages 3 and up
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 "Good enough for what we need" 2009-12-30
By luvmygurls
Our daughter (6) asked Santa for a trumpet for Christmas and this is the only "toy" trumpet that was available for her age. We got the product in the mail and it was very cheaply made and we worry every time she uses it if it's going to break. It looks real enough, but isn't worth the money for the quality of the product. Very lightweight plastic and will probably break the first time she drops it on a hard floor, but at least Santa was able to deliver!

 "Everyone's favorite" 2009-12-28
By Leora (Michigan, USA)
I got this for my four year old nephew for Christmas. Out of the dozens of toys opened that day, by five cousins aged four to eight, two girls and three boys, this was what everyone wanted to play with (even two of the grownups). The sound quality is good enough that I did not even mind hearing it almost nonstop for most of the day. It was very easy for all the kids to play recognizable songs.

 "Piece of Junk!" 2009-10-17
By Jeffrey Laster (Tampa, Florida)
The Trumpet is very poorly made and does not work at all. A total waste of money and a "ripoff."

 "toy trumpet" 2009-02-23
By A. Jones
I was disapointed to find that the trumpet had 4 keys, since a real trumpet only has 3. I understand that they need the 4th key to be able to play the song, but educationally, you're confusing the kids when they see a real trumpet.

 "Does not teach real music" 2009-01-19
By Karyn Graves
My 3 year old could play my husbands trumpet using the proper lip technique, but it was too heavy. So, we bought him this one. It's nice and light, but not at all like a real instrument. All you do is blow and you have to have a key pressed to make a note, so you are limited to 4 notes. Very disappointing and not educational.


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LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas

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Shake it up,1-2-3! With these LeapFrog Learn and Groove Counting Maracas, little movers and shakers can move to a learning groove. Sing, dance and count with these colorful maracas that engage your child and encourage interaction. Lights, sounds and music accompany your child as she learns counting, colors and music in both English and Spanish. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, included. Each maraca measures 7" long.
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- Shake and move to a learning groove!
- Maracas provide lights, sounds and learning activities.
- Features three ways to play: Counting, Colors and Music Play learning modes.
- Music Play allows baby to explore creativity and open-ended play.
- Introduces colors, vocabulary and counting 1-10 in English and Spanish.
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 "Still holding strong" 2010-01-04
By Melanie (Long Island, New York)
WHO: Bought for daughter 1st birthday



PROS:

Very durable

Very entertaining



CONS:

At a young age kids like bang things around and often bang their heads...and this toys hurts when banged against a head!

 "did not hold up" 2009-12-31
By birdsong
This toy seemed to be perfect for my 1 year old. The music and lights made it exciting. However the toy did not hold up to use by a tot, mostly drops. It stopped working after only 2 months use.

 "Stopped working in less than one month" 2009-12-16
By mrsperfect
I loved it, my daughter loved it, until the sound stopped working in less than one month. The colors still work no idea what went wrong.

 "It's just OK. A bit boring though" 2009-12-08
By A. Minerly
I gave these to my 17 month twin boys a few days ago. There's a battery operated maraca and one that just rattles with no lights or other sounds. They were not originally interested at all in the maraca that just rattles. They also took a little while to warm up to the one that is battery operated. Eventually, they both have taken a liking to it. It's not their favorite toy but one they will probably grow in to. Today, one of my twins was dancing and shaking both maracas, so I think we have his seal of approval for this toy. My other twin still only likes the battery operated one. They both enjoy switching from one mode to the next. They also have tossed these toys everywhere in the house and so far no damage. I'd say these are very durable. They having tossed them down the stairs or on to the first floor hardwood floors like their other toys eventually go yet, but otherwise, they do see to hold up well to the abuse they've already endured.



I didn't give it a higher rating mostly because there's not a lot of variety to the music. The numbers only go up to 10 and 6 colors in both English and Spanish. The music one just loops over and over again. Already, I think I'm going to go crazy if I hear that thing again. As long as they are enjoying the toy, I'll put up with it, but I would have preferred to have a toy with more musical choices at least. For now, the boys don't seem to care about the lack of options. They do like to shake them and change the settings themselves, and their enjoyment is what makes the toy worth hanging on to.

 "Great Value and Provides Distraction Type Fun. "Shake it Up"" 2009-10-05
By Citizen John (Washington, DC)
These Counting Maracas are worth it but the musical one is truly fun and has a great beat. The female voice says "shake it up." My twin 9 month-olds play with them here and there except when I roll them around the house with the music one. You can try this activity I describle below.



The one that lights up and has sounds is fun, especially in the dark. They liked it right away. Our biggest game with that one is where I roll them around the house in an umbrella stroller in the dark or near-dark while they get to hold the musical maracas. They love that. And it's not boring because there are 3 different tunes and with different verbal themes (colors, numbers and a "shake it up" one). This maracas has a lot of great sound effects too and you can also select English or Spanish and choose between 2 volume levels. We use all the options. My twin babies feel important holding onto it while taking a ride around the house, one at a time.



The one that one just shakes and makes rattle noises is better than expected although still a little big for their 9-month old hands. They shake that one, not the musical one since that one doesn't rattle. It's a welcome addition to their toy collection but by far the best one is the musical maracas. The musical maracas didn't have to be shaped like a maracas because it's not for shaking.



One potential issue: The batteries for this one are very tiny. I'm going to have to replace mine any day now and I'm not certain it will be easy to find this type of battery.


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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

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The Mozart Magic Cube is a true breakthrough in music education. This exciting learning toy teaches how sounds combine to form true polyphonic music, and is appropriate for all ages. Just press one of the musical sides and hear the instrument play on. Your child can compose and arrange millions of musical masterpieces. Measures approximately 6" x 6" x 6". Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Awards:

• 2000 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
• 2000 Parents Choice Approved Award

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- Toy cube provides musical foundation for little ones
- Interactive cube teaches how sounds combine to create 8 Mozart masterpieces
- Made with soft, rounded corners
- Includes harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin instrument sounds
- Recommended for budding young composers of all ages
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 "Very Disappointed" 2010-01-02
By Dr. Abu Reza M Wajih (USA)
The "cube" that was shipped as a gift stopped working after the first battery change. I was unaware of this defect and the gift recipient was too polite to bring it my attention until my visit to their premises a few weeks ago. Munchkin dutifully applied the standard trick argument that the warranty had expired! There is no written warranty anywhere but Munchkin has fooled me for the last time and for a paltry sum of $20!! Shame on Munchkin!!!

 "A musical toy that doesn't drive us crazy!" 2009-12-29
By Regina Wade (Tennessee)
We gave this toy to our 11 month old and she loves it! She loves to sit and bang on whatever button is on the top, listening to the song start and stop and watching the blinking light turn on and off.



We love it because it plays beautiful, classical style music that actually sounds good. Seriously, one of the songs is the best rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" I've heard coming from a kids' toy! The lights behind each button blink in response to however that instrument is playing at the time (an equalizer style light). We also like that hitting a button so that the music disappears in the middle of the song and then hitting it again doesn't restart the song, it just mutes it. So we don't hear the beginning of the same song over and over and over again. We also like the variety of songs in the toy: it plays 6-8 songs that you can flip though by hitting the "orchestra" button.



Overall: we love it! Nicely built, nicely executed, good sound, bright colors, nice feel, AND our baby loves it.

 "A Great Buy" 2009-12-27
By Ruthanne (Jamaica)
I bought this item for a baby. It remains a well loved toy. It is easy to use, durable and remains in great working order despite well over 6 months of use and abuse.It is safe for babies and has no small parts to present a choking hazard. I highly recommend this item.

 "Great toy!" 2009-12-27
By Crystal M. Johnson
My son is only 4 months and he loves this to. The buttons arent hard to push so he can push them so he can hear the music. I love the rounded edges so he doesnt hurt himself. He really likes to chew on it. Worth the money!!!

 "Do You Need A New Book End?" 2009-12-23
By Kat May (Where it is Cold & Snowy)
This is horrible. After spending most of my life studying music I am sad to say that this will ruin any child's ear for music if they have one. I thought it was just ours that always sounds out of tune and like a dying cow, but it isn't. The movie preview isn't much better than the one in our home. It has a bit more rhythm.



After having this toy for over a year I am ready to throw it away if it weren't such a great book end. It is somewhat heavy and has rubber stoppers great for your child's book shelf.



Feel free to replace and buy new batteries the results will always be the same. The directions state that if that happens you should turn it off wait a few seconds and turn it back on again. This never once fixed the problem. Since this problem is noted in the instruction manual the company won't do anything about it unless you are the original purchaser with the receipt. Ours was a gift.



Good luck with this toy. I have moved on to find ones worth my time that won't disable my child's musical talent.


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