Green Toys Dump Truck
Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at
10:31 pm
Green Toys Dump Truck
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5
- 10” L x 7 ½” W x 7 1/8” H
- Made from 100% curbside-collected recycled milk jugs
- Super eco design with no metal axles and 100% recyclable packaging
- Super safe: no phthalates or BPA
- Made in USA
Product Description
3 years & up. Tough and durable, this dump truck is 100% made from recycled milk cartons. The eco design features a workable dumper and no metal axles to rust. 10 1/2″L x 7 1/4″H…. More >>
Tagged with: Dump • Green • Toys • Truck
Filed under: Toys for Preschoolers
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My daughter saved her allowance for this truck, and we were thrilled to find it on Amazon for 35% off the list price, so we really got a great deal on it. In fact we bought two – the other as a gift for our friends’ son.
Let me say first: I love Green Toys. I love that they are a US-based company that recycles and makes really cool simple toys that are 100% safe. And I love the classic chunky-style of this dump truck.
However, I think it’s ridiculous that the wheels don’t roll on hardwood floors (our house is all hardwood floors, save for a couple area rugs). It’s a notch better on the rugs, and outdoors in the grass. The wheels still seem reluctant to turn, even on terrain they can grip on. This seems like such an obvious design flaw. Didn’t they test drive the dump truck before mass-producing it? I mean, we’re talking wheels and an axle here, it’s not rocket science.
We decided to keep it anyway, or rather my daughter did. It was her purchase, after all. She doesn’t seem to mind terribly sliding it around indoors. It gets the most use in the sandbox anyway.
I guess if I had to buy it again, heck, I probably would… at least if it were on sale again. Who knows, we might add the recycle truck to the collection despite the fact I suspect it would have the same flaw… if it goes on sale. I guess it comes down to this: Do you want a safe toy? Or one that works? OK, I want both. Maybe I’ll disassemble the thing and see if there’s an easy fix.
In summation, this is definitely not Green Toys’ best effort.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this truck for my 9mth old son. He loves putting things in and out of the bed and pushing it on the floor. The recycled plastic is very sturdy and I think this toy will last a very long time! The best part is that if it ever breaks beyond repair it can be placed in the recycling bin instead of the garbage can! I would recommend this toy for any child!
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this toy and fortunately tried it out before giving it to my son. The wheels do not have the ability to roll on hardwood floors. Had to return what looked like a great toy. For those thinking of using it outdoors or on carpet, the truck should be fun.
Rating: 1 / 5
COMPLETELY agree with everyone. I bought this for my 1-year old son, and as soon as I took it out of the box in front of him he ran off to play with it. There is not much else I can say than anyone else hasn’t mentioned yet. Well, other than it’s the most durable truck out there that I’ve seen, and I see A LOT of toys EVERY DAY. I also do a lot of research on ANY toy I buy, especially when it comes to BPA and other harmful chemicals. This toy is 100% eco-friendly, safe of any chemicals that can be harmful to your child, and made right here in this great country of USA!!! Mother-approved.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this toy for my youngest grandson, who is 2 1/2. He was delighted with it and immediately ran out into the yard to put it to good use. He totally loves it, and my daughter loves it too because it is made of recycled materials and is itself recyclable. Very good product.
Rating: 5 / 5