Rocket ship for a 3.5 year old?

[acmom]

We went to see Santa this am and DS asked for one gift that was expected and then added a surprise - a rocket ship. I have not idea what he is envisioning...my DD says it is bc he liked a rocketship/robot toy that Donny on Doc McStuffins has. Obviously I can't get that one! Any ideas for this request?

[mmommy]

My 4 yo DD frequently makes rocket ships out of large cardboard boxes. She decorates them, etc. if he's looking for one he can sit in, this might be a fun DIY gift.

[annex]

This one maybe? http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-901191/discovery-kids-5-ft-cardboard-rocket-ship.jsp

Or we have got a lot of mileage out of this one, though I think it's pricy for the quality (doors don't stay on well)
http://www.amazon.com/Early-Learning-Centre-EC113398-Rocket/dp/B0032O3I9Q/

[citymama]

We have one like the ELC one linked here (except its more colorful). DD2 (3.5 yrs) plays w it a lot but I also think its pricey for what you get. It has a cool countdown and blast off sound effect, 3 aliens, 2 astronauts and a moon buggy.


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[Minnifer]

I'm on the hunt for one too - have been debating between the ELC one PPs mentioned and this one from CP Toys http://www.cptoy.com/space-mission-rocket-ship. I thought the ELC one might be better with the handle on the side - easier to make fly, lol - it was cheaper on Amazon a week or so ago ($44 ish I think?) so I have been watching to see if it goes back down. But the doors falling off thing sounds annoying and almost every review also mentions it...

[MommyAllison]

My nephew has this one http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Imaginext-Space-Shuttle-Tower/dp/B001W1R0KE and DS loves it

[KDsMommy]

We have the Imaginext shuttle too and it gets a lot of love.

[KrystalS]

My DS was really into rockets about 6 months ago. He has the Imaginext one and plays with it a lot. I found this one on Amazon also
http://www.amazon.com/2-in-1-Space-Rocket/dp/B002AH6WOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386460033&sr=8-2&keywords=rocket+ship

DS also played with this little Playmobil one at a museum and he loved it. Might be a good option of your son is wanting something small he can carry around. My DS loves that episode of Doc Mcstuffins but I can't remember if the rocket is big or small?
http://www.amazon.com/Playmobil-1-2-3-Moon-Rocket-6776/dp/B004LM72ZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386460033&sr=8-1&keywords=rocket+ship

[vonfirmath]

The local independent toy store has this one http://www.amazon.com/Early-Learning-Centre-EC113398-Rocket/dp/B0032O3I9Q/?tag=vglnk-c165-20
And it is pretty impressive in person. However, they have it in the <2 section. I'm not sure how long it would keep interest or if a 3.5 year old would be close to outgrowing it.

[acmom]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I worry that he may outgrow some of them (like the early learning and playmobil 123 ones) soon. I like the Imaginext one, but it is quite pricey. I had already picked up the Imaginext green lantern jet....any chance that could pass as a "rocketship"?

[Pbl427]

You might want to keep an eye out for a deal on the Imaginext space shuttle. I know there have been some imaginext deals in the past. We just gave it to our 4 yr old for Hanukkah and he loves it - as does his 6 yr old brother! I actually bought it last year during the holidays from walmart for about $20.

[YouAreTheFocus]

DS got this one for his 4th bday and it was a huge hit. He had never seen it before and was so excited when he opened it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AH6WOY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JQ22T5XZC3TS&coliid=I537VMN43JT4T

[citymama]

DS got this one for his 4th bday and it was a huge hit. He had never seen it before and was so excited when he opened it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AH6WOY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JQ22T5XZC3TS&coliid=I537VMN43JT4T

This is the one we have. DD2 got it for her 3rd bday from grandma.


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[acmom]

You might want to keep an eye out for a deal on the Imaginext space shuttle. I know there have been some imaginext deals in the past. We just gave it to our 4 yr old for Hanukkah and he loves it - as does his 6 yr old brother! I actually bought it last year during the holidays from walmart for about $20.

I was thinking the imaginext one was discontinued based on the fact that it isn't for sale on the FP website anymore and the price is so inflated on Amazon. I haven't seen it in stores either...is it still sold in stores? Where?


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[KrystalS]

I saw a couple at Toys R Us a few weeks ago. I think that set has been discontinued so it's probably hit or miss if you find them in stores. I know my cousin got DSs at Walmart last year on BF.

[alirebco]

We have and love the Green Toys one - my almost 6 year old still plays with it.