[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First of all, I had a little difficulty putting this together. I'm not the most skilled craftsperson in the world, but I can usually do alright with uncomplicated projects. Putting together this playset turned out to be more complicated than I anticipated. To be fair, I think it had more to do with two extremely excited little boys climbing all over me as I rushed to get it put together. That means I didn't look at the instructions. And that means that I had some pieces backwards. But I learned two important things: 1. My kids don't really care if something isn't "perfect" and 2. Once put together, this set is difficult to take apart. (I know this because I attempted to fix my mistakes.).
The fact that my kids can't easily pull it apart is a huge plus in my book. The only part that has come loose is the little vine that the figures swing down. Not a big deal to me, as it's easy to put back.
Highlights of this toy:
1. My sons didn't know who "Tracker" was, and they didn't care. They just saw him as another member of their beloved Paw Patrol. They were excited to have a new character.
2. Tracker and his vehicle are high-quality, like other Paw Patrol vehicle sets. They are sturdy and fun and easy to maneuver. Tracker has a hook feature on his outfit which allows him to hang from things, and swing down the aforementioned vine.
3. The monkey figure is a cute little addition. And there's a snake, curled around, permanently attached to the "inside" of the monkey temple. My sons were excited to find him.
4. The Monkey head on top of the temple has light-up eyes. There are a couple different sounds that it emits: one is a typical monkey noise, and the other is a deep semi-ominous "Ha Ha Ha." I wondered if my sons would be frightened by this, but instead they got a kick out of it.
5. Like all sets in my house, once the initial thrill wore off, this hasn't been an every day toy. But the monkey and Tracker make appearances in other make-believe games at our house, and I know the Monkey Temple itself will continue to be brought out over time.
If you've got a Paw Patrol fan, they'll probably get the most mileage out of the Tracker figure and his car. But in terms of sets, this one is simple in design, with some neat extras, and it won't come apart at the drop of a hat. Now maybe this is because I put it together wrong, but either way, it works for us!
What's included:
One Tracker figure with vehicle he can ride on. One monkey figure. A Temple. This temple looks vaguely Mayan in nature from the front, but once inside, you will find a trap door and the same technological advances available at Paw Patrol headquarters. Namely, a large screen with tracking/surveillance type images (a still picture, not a real screen with moving images. Just to clarify).
Originally posted on Product Sampling Community