Thank you to MEGA BRANDS for providing me with samples to review. This article may contain affiliate links.
Fall is right around the corner and what better way to ring in the beginning of the holiday season than with new products from MEGA BLOKS! Releasing just in time to be added to your holiday list are three great products that children of all ages can enjoy. The Jeep 3-in-1 Ride On, Barbie – Build ‘n Play Super Star Stage and the First Builders – Firetruck Finn! We had the chance to test out these awesome toys and find out how they work under “child-like” conditions. So grab your favorite pop-star T-shirt and buckle up for three reviews that are sure to have your kiddos screaming for MEGA BLOKS this holiday season!
MEGA BLOKS Jeep 3-In-1 Ride On
When it comes to learning to walk, what little princess wouldn’t want to be cruise’n in style with the MEGA BLOKS Jeep 3-In-1 Ride On! This four wheeled, pink fun mobile offers three modes of play, sitting and scooting, pushing from behind as a walker and by lifting the seat to reveal a storage compartment complete with MEGA BLOKS! Perfect for kiddos ages 1-3 and a great way to help beginning walkers gain extra confidence! The Jeep 3-In-1 Ride On also comes in an army green color for those who’d prefer something other than pink.
A few of my favorite features are:
- Realistic Jeep sounds from the controls featured on steering wheel
- Includes 10 Jeep-themed First Builders blocks
- Under-the-seat storage area for the included blocks and more
- High-back seat with handlebars allows for 3-in-1 Ride-On and Walker play
Both my 2 year old son and my 3.5 year old daughter have loved playing with the Jeep 3-In-1 Ride On! The sounds on the steering wheel are the perfect loudness in my opinion, not too loud but loud enough for the kids to hear it and have fun. The size is great for the age range specified and the storage under the seat will hold the included blocks plus a few extras. The only thing I found to be a little lacking was that the steering wheel moves but doesn’t control the front wheels, so kids really have to push themselves to turn. Having mostly carpet within our home, this makes it kind of hard to go from side to side without the ability to move the wheels. However, moving wheels or not, my kids still have a blast with the toy!
MEGA BLOKS First Builders – Firetruck Finn
My 2 year old son is obsessed with anything with wheels, so when we received Firetruck Finn, he was hooked from the start. Needless to say, it’s been about 3 weeks and he has YET to let Finn out of his sight! MEGA BLOKS First Builders – Firetruck Finn is a great toy for young kiddos who may just be getting into block building. Finn offers a movable front portion with steering wheel for easy turning, and works with other First Builder sets from MEGA BLOKS.
A few of my favorite features are:
- Steering wheel for easier turns
- Firefighter ladder raises, swivels and pivots
- Includes a Block Buddies Fireman and 13 First Builders blocks
- Compatible with all First Builders products
- Great size for small hands
I love that the fireman figure is on the larger size. It makes him easier to handle for little hands and he fits on the same places the blocks do so he can sit all over the firetruck. Finn’s face is molded plastic which is really nice compared to stickers since there’s no worry of them being peeled off and put into little mouths. The 13 First Builder Blocks that are included all fit inside Firetruck Finn so not only is he a fun toy, but he doubles as storage for his blocks. My son plays with Finn on a daily basis, absolutely LOVES him and is by far his favorite toy!
MEGA BLOKS Barbie – Build ‘N Play Super Star Stage
If you have a little pop princess at home then she’ll be star struck with the MEGA BLOKS Barbie – Build ‘N Play Super Star Stage! This ultimate Barbie play-set allows you to build a multi-story stage for Barbie and her girls to rock out on complete with music, lights and more! My 3.5 year old daughter has adored being able to create her own Barbie shows while singing with her new friends.
A few of my favorite features are:
- Two super star modes – Play 1 of 4 Barbie songs complete with flashing lights, or play your own music and watch the lights react for a real concert experience
- Includes stage elevator, 3 glittering block stands, set pieces, scaffolding, sparkling blocks and stairs, backstage area and television camera
- Includes Super Star Barbie, Raquelle and Teresa mini-fashion figures
- Can be combined with all of the Mega Bloks Barbie sets to build a fabulous world of fashion, friends and fun
This set does require a lot of assembly and took me about an hour and a half to put together. There are a LOT of very small parts, so this set is not intended for young children and I suggest sticking to the recommended ages of 5-10 years old.
Once put together, the set held up great being moved around, however it’s not indestructible, so I suggest keeping it somewhere it won’t get ruined. The three Barbie figures included can be taken apart to change their outfits and hair. This is neat, but my daughter found it to be more frustrating since the hair really doesn’t stay on the figures and kept falling off. The figures can be moved through out the stage and stick to the stage just like a block would.
The music feature is probably the most neat and notable feature of the product as well as my daughter’s favorite part of the set! You can either rock out to the pre-programmed music and songs or switch modes so that you can play your own music and the lights will flash in time. Although it took a while to get together, it was definitely worth watching how excited and happy the Barbie – Build ‘N Play Super Star Stage made my daughter. She loves singing and dancing along with Barbie and her friends!
See the Barbie – Build ‘N Play Super Star Stage in action!
Easy holiday gifts
After seeing my kiddos play with and enjoy all three new MEGA BLOKS Fall products, I have to say they’ve not only held up great but have brought lots of joy! Every one of them is played with on a daily basis and I’ve enjoyed watching them build and learn with each one. If you’re looking for easy gifts this holiday, I highly suggest adding these three new MEGA BLOKS products to your list!
You can purchase he Jeep 3-in-1 Ride On, Barbie – Build ‘n Play Super Star Stage and the First Builders – Firetruck Finn on Amazon.com Today!
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Thank you to MEGA BRANDS for providing me with samples to review. This article may contain affiliate links.
Jacklynn says
My daughter would love that Jeep! That might have to make its way under our Christmas tree this year 🙂
LyndaS says
Why couldn’t there have been such cool toys when I was a tot? Those look like a lot of fun to play with.
Stephanie Person says
That Jeep looks so awesome! I would ride around on that thing LOL
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
My youngest loves anything Barbie! She would love the Jeep!!
Crystal Green says
I’m so jealous. My kids would have loved doing a review of these items too. Looks like your little ones had a blast too. Love the review.
Liberty Boblett says
My daughter would love the Barbie – Build ‘N Play Super Star Stage! I will have to look for that when I go shopping for her birthday!
Laura says
The Jeep looks so cool! I loved plyaing with Barbies when I was younger.
Autumn says
I bet it was like Christmas at your house when these came in! I love Mega Bloks – what a great partner!
Heather @ Work from Home with Kids says
Thank goodness my daughters are asleep while I am reading this. They would be allllll over this!! So cute!
Amber says
OOHHH… I’m thinking Christmas for my 2 year old already!
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