- To see more information click the "Watch it in Action" link below the main product images.
- Brontosaurus styled dinosaur is controlled by a wireless remote.
- The dinosaur can walk forward, turn left and right, open its mouth, blink its eyes, stand up on its hind legs, and even throw a boulder.
- The neck on the dinosaur will rotate around similar to the neck on the mega t rex, and when the dinosaur stands up, spikes down its back will light up.
- Dinosaur sound effects and motions bring life like movement.
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The pre-historic world comes roaring to life with the Spike the
Ultra Dinosaur, an Imaginext toy from Fisher-Price. Flashing
lights, blinking eyes, and grunting dino speak make this big,
green remote-control dinosaur a fun companion for adventurous
play. Rugged and curious, Spike has a quirky personality that
will draw children ages three through 10 into an exciting world
of their own imagining.
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Big, illustrated buttons make the remote control kid-friendly.
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. What We Think
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The Good: Dynamic remote-control dinosaur with lights and sound
effects
The Bad: Large size makes traveling with Spike tricky
In a Nutshell: An awesome new friend for imaginative kids At a
Glance
Ages: 3 to 10
Requires: 3 AA batteries
A Fearsome New Friend
This awesome oversized, plastic dinosaur stands 27 inches tall,
with textured green skin, a yellow underbelly, gnarly teeth, and
plenty of serious spines--enough to make any young
dino-enthusiast swoon. Before Spike is ready to roam the Earth,
you'll need to snap his legs and tail into place. These pieces
are color coded to prevent confusion, and the instruction booklet
offers a nice illustration. Make sure all three connection points
on each front leg are securely attached, otherwise he'll struggle
to walk.
You'll also want to fully charge the included NiMH rechargeable
battery before kids get their hands on this dinosaur, a process
which may take up to four hours. With all the use Spike will be
getting, you'll enjoy the long life of this power solution. The
convenient wireless remote requires three AA batteries (not
included) for operation.
Innovative and Easy to Control
As soon as you turn him on, spikes on this long-necked
dinosaur's back and tail light up, and he starts blinking his
eyes. Big, kid-friendly buttons on the durable remote control let
you make Spike walk forward, turn left or right, and swing his
neck around. At first he can be a little tricky to maneuver, but
with just a few moments of practice, he becomes incredibly easy
to control.
Holding down any one of the four middle buttons unleashes a new
action. Pick between having him stand on his hind legs, swinging
his neck around while unleashing a huge roar, or hanging his head
low. Another button controls the motion of his jaw. Practice
combining movements to snatch up the plastic boulders off the
ground or toss them in the air (a skill we never perfected).
There's even a mystery button that lets Spike pick any motion he
wants to perform. Press it again and again to get a sense of his
playful nature. Two modes let you pick between having continuous
background music accompany play or just hearing occasional
growls, snorts, and roars.
Durable and Adventurous
The well-crafted Spike was still going strong, even after our
vigorous testing. We ced him into table legs trying to make
him crawl over obstacles that were just too high, and even though
he might not have been happy about the way we dropped the remote
control repeatedly, he kept right on doing all those dinosaur
things that make him a fun addition to any family. While this
ultra dinosaur held up well in the face of vigorous use, he could
succumb to the rough reality of enthusiastic play and be damaged
by children sitting on him or pulling apart his otherwise sturdy
joints.
Spike's large size makes him a great outdoor playmate, but be
sure to warn kids that, since he is battery-operated, he
shouldn't play in streams or jump in puddles. Cooperative kids
will love putting their heads together to think up new places for
their friend dinosaur to explore. The height and length that make
Spike so much fun may make it hard for smaller children to carry
him around, especially if they are headed to a far off relative's
house. While this dinosaur is recommended as a companion for
children three through 10, even adults are likely to be charmed
by Spike's fun-loving personality.
What's in the Box
Dinosaur, remote control, 9.6V NiMH rechargeable battery,
battery charger, two plastic rocks, and a plastic .
From the Manufacturer
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Meet Spike! The dinosaur that kids bring to life at the touch of
a button! He walks, he stands on his hind legs, he blinks, his
mouth opens & closes, his spikes light up-and you make it happen
with the easy-to-use remote control! Spike also makes lots of fun
sounds, too. He growls, he snorts , he roars and more-he's Spike
the ULTRA DINOSAUR! Spike stands 27" Tall. Requires 3 AA alkaline
batteries. Rechargeable battery included (9.6 Volt)