Product Description

The fun really takes off as kids transform Rocket to go on daring missions, just like on the hit TV show. Start by building the motorized rocket into any of three different vehicles. You'll hear exciting rocket sounds and character phrases specific to the vehicle you built. For each vehicle type, Rocket has a pre-programmed motorized action and can be custom programmed with up to 20 motion paths. Playset includes the amazing Turbo Booster gadget from the show -- watch it light up and spin so Rocket can go into super-fast mode. Requires four "AA" batteries, included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1810 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Fisher-Price
• Model: L8906
• Released on: 2008-06-01
• Dimensions: 18.10" h x 13.10" w x 6.10" l, 3.70 pounds

Features

• Transform Rocket just like he does on the show
• The Transform and Go Rocket allows you to go on a mission adventure and build Rocket into any of 3 different vehicles
• Rocket is motorizes and you will hear great rocket sounds and character phrases relating to a vehicle depending on which one you have transformed Rocket into
• Rocket will have a pre-programmed motorized action for each vehicle and he can be also be custom programmed with up to 20 motion paths
• Rocket also comes with the awesome Turbo Booster gadget right from the show that will light up and spin so Rocket can go into super fast mode

Amazon.com Review
Fans of the Disney's animated hit Little Einsteins will love casting off on adventures with the Fisher-Price Transform 'n Go Rocket. Featuring sound and light effects, and interchangeable parts, the Transform 'n Go Rocket will have kids ages three and up transforming between three different vehicles to go to space, go to the beach, and return home exhausted from all the fun.

Take off for a new adventure with Leo from Little Einsteins. View larger.

Program up to 20 moves for consecutive playback. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Lights, Sounds, and Programmed Movement will keep kids entertained. The Bad: Rocket doesn't move in a straight line. In a Nutshell: For kids who enjoy Disney's Little Einsteins, the Transform 'n Go Rocket will provide entertainment to keep the imaginations active and adventurous. At a Glance Ages: 3 and older Requires: 4 AA batteries

Bright, Colorful Pieces Make Different Sounds
The Transform 'n Go Rocket has bright colorful pieces that are big enough for even younger kids to hold onto. The interchangeable parts include four wheels, two moon treads, a helicopter blade, an antenna, and a turbo booster. With them the vehicle can be transformed between a Dune Buggy Rocket, a Chopper Rocket, and a Lunar Rover Rocket.

As children transform the vehicle from one to another, the vehicle "recognizes" the parts being attached to it and makes different sound effects in turn. For example, when the turbo rocket is installed, it says, "Let's go superfast!" (The vehicle itself, sadly, doesn't actually go faster.)

Parents might be needed for the initial set up in which two engines are snapped into the rocket, as well as for changing the batteries. The Transform 'n Go Rocket runs on 4 AA batteries (included) and requires a Phillips screwdriver to change.

Put Leo in the Driver's Seat and Program an Imaginative Ride
The Transform 'N Go Rocket includes a Leo character from Little Einsteins, and he fits snugly into the pilot seat of the rocket. Additional characters from other Little Einsteins adventure sets fit into the rocket as well.

When the rocket is transformed and ready to go, children have a choice of programming it to move in six paths: Forward, left, right, spin, figure eight, and zig-zag. By pushing a combination of them, you can program the rocket to put on a show. Up to 20 moves can be inputted to be performed in a row by simply pushing the buttons in the order you want and then pushing the "PAT" button to make the rocket go.

We put the rocket through its paces and found it to function as expected (though "forward" wasn't quite straight). The spin, figure eight, and zig-zag modes were especially fun to watch, and we think kids will love programming a long, idiosyncratic path for the rocket to get from one place to another.

What's in the Box
Transform 'n Go Rocket, Leo figure.

From the Manufacturer
APPLES to APPLES JUNIOR brings the hilarious card and party game, Apples to Apples, to younger players. Players aged nine and up will delight in all the crazy comparisons, while expanding their vocabulary and thinking skills at the same time. The game is as easy as comparing apples to apples – just open the box, deal the RED APPLE cards to each player, and you’re ready to go! Players take turns being the judge. The judge starts each round by playing a GREEN APPLE card featuring a one-word characteristic such as Chewy, Amazing or Scary. The rest of the players must then look at the RED APPLE cards in their hands and select the one they think is best described by the judge’s card – will you play A Volcano, Unicorns or Burned Toast? When everyone’s RED APPLE cards are on the table, you should try to convince the judge that yours is the best match. You’ll find that table talk is a big part of the fun. Just wait until you hear all the clever – and not so clever – ways that people try to convince the judge to choose a particular card. Do your best, because if the judge picks your card, you win that round! The first player to win four rounds wins the game. With over 500 cards, each round is filled with surprising comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events. Fast-moving and refreshing, Apples to Apples Junior is easy to learn and fun to play. It’s the perfect game for kids, families and friends!

Customer Reviews

Daughter loves to make rocket go
My 4yr old had gotten this for her birthday. You can program up to 20 different paths that rocket can do in concession, by going left, right, zig zag, figure 8, straight, just by pushing the large buttons several times. You need a lot of floor space for this, as it it is traveling all over the floor. It will stop the commands if it runs into something or if picked up.
You can take off the wheels, and put dune buggy wheels on, also the helicopter piece on the top comes up to put it into rocket mode. My daughter has played with this a lot. For an adult the noise level on it is kind of loud, and can get a bit annoying. The only feature my daughter keeps asking for on it, is when is it going to fly in the air?
Overall it has been one of her favorites, and it is pretty durable.

Mission Accomplished! Super Fun Toy!
My three year old received this FANTASTIC rocket for his third birthday and cannot be parted from it. His very own talking LE rocket. To work optimally, the rocket requires alot of uncarpeted floor space since it can be programmed for up to 20 different routes. However, my son intently plays with it on carpet, where it travels a bit more slowly, and in cramped spaces, and seems to enjoy when the rocket gets stuck. He adores the Super fast turbo booster attachment, but that has a tendency to fall off. He also likes to carry it by the turbo booster. This toy is fairly durable as it has fallen down many stairs and navigated outdoor patio tiles and garden bushes. The toy aids children in learning directions and planning. I make a simple runway path with my son, then we program the rocket to navigate. Sometimes, the volume seems a little loud and there is no adjustment. As a quick fix, I usually put clear packing tape over the speaker and voila.

Bottom line: If you child loves the Little Einstein's even a little, this rocket will be their best friend and provide hours of entertainment. And for under $[...], that's deal. Pat. Pat. Pat. Pat. 5-4-3-2-1 Blast off!

UPDATE AFTER TWO MONTHS: Durability-wise this toy has taken a huge beating and it still works. One of my son's choice play scenarios is to send rocket to the edge of the steps so it crashes down six or seven carpets stairs. As such, the moon rover wheels don't all stay on; but isn't that to be expected? He still adores this toy. Even when the batteries start to go and the buttons get hard to push, this rocket is a best loved toy in my son's book.

SON LOVES ROCKET, DESPITE THE PIECES NOT STAYING ON.
I bought this toy for my son on his 3 year old birthday. He loves it! My only complaint is that there are 3 different attachments to put on top of rocket to make it a 'blast off rocket,' a 'moon rover', and a 'chopper rocket'. The only attachment my son cares about is the larger one that spins & lights up- that attachment is the one that is shown in the box. The problem is that it has never stayed on. I think the piece is a little heavy and none of the pieces attach very well to begin with. Despite this, my son sleeps, eats, and plays with this toy 24-7. It has fallen down stairs, been chased by my 4 other kids, and just downright been abused and it is still going strong! But like I said- attachment NEVER stayed on. That is my only complaint..