Are you scared of Dinosaurs (ELC Spike The Ultimate Dinosaur)

Member Name: mumsymary

Product:	ELC Spike The Ultimate Dinosaur
Date:	12/11/08 (804 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: looks good

Disadvantages: bit scary for little ones

I saw this toy displayed and demonstrated in my local E L C shop. I was quite impressed with this 27 inch tall Brontosaurus type dinosaur.

Across the shop floor walked this green dinosaur its skin textured, it had a yellow underbelly and lots of spines. He really looked quite impressive. The eyes of this dinosaur blinked. He stood up on his hind legs and his spines lit up. His neck swiveled round and he looked at me, the dinosaur turned and walked towards me, this toy can turn left or right. Then the dinosaur roared, he grunted, his neck bent and his head came low his mouth opened, his teeth were gnarled, his head was then raised again. It is possible with practice to make him pick up things in his jaws and throw them. What makes the Dinosaur move?
There is a wireless remote control, it requires three AA batteries (not included). A NiMH rechargeable battery is included, but this will need charging for about 4 hours before use. If it's going to be a present charge it to avoid disappointment.
The control panel looked quite simple buttons for moving dinosaur in different directions.

Before using Dino apparently the legs and tail need snapping into place before use these need doing so the connectors fit to enable him to walk. The instructions are provided with him as is a plastic bone and a couple of "rocks"
This toy can be used indoors or outside.

The manufacturer recommends this toy for 3 to ten year old children. I am not really sure about the younger ages as I think the dinosaur a little intimidating and would scare a 3 year old , I could see 8 ,9 .10 year olds having some fun with him . The price though is £125. Which although a good looking toy I don't think there is £125? Of play value here. Yes the dinosaur will promote imaginary play and help children learn how to use remote control directions but, I am not really that sure about this toy. If you have a dinosaur mad kid and wish to spend £125 well fair enough

http://www.hot-gifts-for-christmas.com/spike-ultr a-dinosaur.html gives good information about this toy do read this before you buy to double check it's suitable for your child. This toy available at http://www.elc.co.uk/toy/spike-ultimate-dinosaur/ or your high street early learning centre shop

Summary: A radio remote controlled large toy