Comments on: Toy Roller Coasters for your Home

By: observer

observer — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:12:27 +0000

the last one looks like nothing more than a glorified slide and a little car on top. i would rather buy a wagon and let the kids play with it. it would be alot safer and get more use.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:07:57 +0000

I bought the middle one for my nephew when he was 1…he’s now 16 and many children have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the little set-up. My 8 year old and her friends have found all kinds of ways to ride the little coaster down the ramp. Definitely worth the money and has held up extrmely well!

By: Naomii

Naomii — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:51:51 +0000

My husband and I purchased the extreme coaster for our daughter for christmas. Even for a three year old, it is a little high up. But with constant supervision, she has a blast. The box says she can continue to play on it until age eight. I think she will continue to enjoy it until then too. :)

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:59:31 +0000

We bought the Up 'N Down coaster three years ago and it was worth every penny (and more!). Next to the dress-up costumes and play kitchen, it's gotten the most consistent use of any of our toys.

It's easy to take apart and set up, so when we're stuck inside in the winter and the little ones need to burn off some energy, I bring it up from the basement. For the most part it lives outside and is used by everyone from my 18 month old (who can do it by himself now) to the 12 yr old across the street who rides his scooter down it.

The only sign of its three years outside is that the orange section has faded to peach....that's it. I can't recommend this toy enough...my kids absolutely love it.

By: connie

connie — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:19:59 +0000

we have the second coaster picture...the ramp with the little trolley car. my youngest still enjoys the little car but often hops on with too much enthusiasm, sending him and the car toppling over the opposite side, however my big kids love to ride a skate board down it and now that our pool is up for the summer (in ground pool) they have created a very clever little ride. they attached a floating foam 'boogie board' to an old skate board via duct tape. with a good solid push you can launch yourself halfway across the pool! ive even tried it myself!

a friend of ours has the third coaster listed... im sure my kids could get into all sorts of trouble with that. the previous mentioned ramp comes to about my knee at its tallest point, this one come almost to my waist and if the car hits anything at the end of the ramp...grass, dirt, anything to slow its resistance the child continues to fly off the front of the car and fall backwards just in time to bust their head on the car..there is nothing to hold the child to the seat except a small dent where the heel of the foot rests...
if you can find that middle one cheap at a garage sale it might be worth it, otherwise dont waste your time...very accurate reviews here, thanks!

By: KDM

KDM — Sun, 06 May 2007 22:42:07 +0000

Oh, the coaster! My m-in-law bought the Step2 on for my son one when he was 9 months old. He liked it the first 2-3 times he rode it, then became terrified of it. After 1 1/2 years of thinking he would suddenly fall in love with it, we finally put the thing in the attic. He’ll be three next week and is still terrified of anything that moves electronically or makes noise. I blame that *&^% coaster :). Also, for the parents, your child may not get dizzy but you will watching them.

By: STL Mom

STL Mom — Fri, 04 May 2007 18:59:31 +0000

I knew a family that had propped their up and down coaster up on some blocks so it was steeper and ended in their wading pool. Kids age 3 and 6 found that very fun! So if you ignore the safety instructions, you can get more years of use out of these things.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:42:49 +0000

The absolute lamest thing about those infant roller coasters is that the pieces are not designed fit in multiple configurations. I don’t have $200 to spend on a little circle track, but if I did you can bet I’d want to buy MORE sets and set up a proper roller coaster course throughout my house. And that little loop and the ramps should use the same car and be compatible. Come on, people, think big!

By: Ted Miller

Ted Miller — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:20:59 +0000

The safety warnings clearly say to keep hands and feet in the vehicle at all times. Wow! Just like a real roller-coaster!

Wait, let's look at that marketing picture again...