Mega Bloks CAT 3-in-1 Jr. Ride-On Dump Truck

I read reviews here and elsewhere of various push/ride toys, and I liked the appearance of this truck and the fact that it had several uses. My 13-month son likes putting things into the bed, and has pushed it around a bit, but it tends to get away from him so he scurries after on his knees. Also, I hoped to use this toy outside because we have a large grassy backyard that our son likes to play in, but imagine my surprise when the back of the box says the toy is not to be used outside! Absolutely NOWHERE on this or any other site is this mentioned. I figured the main reason was because of the batteries - sun, water, and dirt all have bad effects on batteries - so I figured I'd just never put batteries in. But - the front is indeed very close to the floor, so if it doesn't roll easily over carpet, it certainly doesn't roll easily over grass. I'm a bit disgruntled now about this, given what I paid for this large toy that is perhaps too large for our small house. However, my son en... Read more

I got this toy for my 11 months old daughter. What I liked - stable as a walk behind toy; looks durable; fun and realistic noises; fun for a baby riding inside the dump bed and a parent pushing it. What I did not like - it is not designed well for a ride-on toy - there are plastic black bumps where the legs are supposed to be. The front is too low so I have to lift it every time from the hardwood floor to the carpet area with my daughter on it. Steering is hard for the baby. Most of the time the dump bed needs to be constantly reajusted if it is in ride-on position and I am pushing it with my daughter riding it. Definitely overpriced for the design and the provided functionality.

My son received this dump truck from his grandfather for his 1st birthday, and overall he really loves it! Mommy put the blocks in the bed and he dumps/throws them out. And he absolutely loves, LOVES the soundeffect buttons on the steering wheel. Our only disappointment is that he is, at almost 15 months, too long/tall (he's approx. 32 inches) to use it as a ride-on. It's really too low to the ground for him and the wheels are a little too close together for him to be able to "push" well. He gets frustrated, and just uses his other ride-on. Overall this is a great toy with no assembly required (even better!).

my 20 month old son loves this truck! i bought it for him b/c he kept trying to sit on his small toy trucks and ride on them but would fall off b/c they were too small and not designed to be ridden on. this truck is perfect for him. and, as a mom, i am so grateful that the truck comes with volume control - off, loud, louder, and really loud. i highly recommend this truck for your kids, especially if they are super active.

I bought this toy for my two year old son at a local toy store per his insistence when we went to the ride-on section to find just the right one for him. He loves the toy, and when it is functioning properly, it's really great. There are a couple of problems that continue to frustrate child and parents, however; the cargo area on the truck doesn't stay on well and continually has to be replaced by the parents, and the front of the truck is too low to the floor to give a smooth ride on carpet with a child sitting on the toy. Yes, he loves the toy; but for all the frustration, I'd probably buy a different ride-on if I had it to do over.