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Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster | 
| Brand: Step 2
Category: Toy
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $101.54
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Rating:  191 reviews
Sales Rank: 972
Batteries Included: No
Age: 2 - 5 years
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 60
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30.5
Dimensions (in): 30.5 x 123 x 14.8
MPN: 007114
Model: 711400
UPC: 733538711406
EAN: 0733538711406
ASIN: B00005KBVD
Release Date: September 12, 2006
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Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
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| Features:
| • | 2 non-slip steps lock securely into 3 piece track for access from both sides | | • | Recessed retainer well keeps car in place during mounting | | • | Car has high back, handrail, and foot rests for secure ride | | • | Snap-together design assembles without tools |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Editorial Review
It may not feature any loop-de-loops or terrifying hairpin turns, but preschoolers will likely find this 10-foot-long roller coaster every bit as thrilling as grownups find the amusement park version. Molded in brightly colored plastic, it's built for years of wear in either the backyard or the playroom. The set's components fit together to form a downhill ride with another smaller hill about halfway through. What we loved most about this set is the fact that the individual parts are just as much fun as the fully assembled kit. The car, bright yellow with a sturdy handle, could just as easily be used around the house if the child is too young for the coaster. And the ramp system is plenty of fun to roll cars, balls, or anything else. Perhaps our tiny toy tester said it best: "Wheee!" --John Moe
Product Description
Let your child experience the up-and-down thrills of a roller coaster in the safety of your living room or driveway with the Up and Down Roller Coaster from Step2. The colorful snap-together track reaches 10 feet long and comes with two sets of non-slip steps that lock onto the track for added safety. The coaster car features a high back, handrail and foot rests for a secure ride. Measures approximately 123"L x 30.5"W x 14.75"H. Comes with track and coaster car. Holds up to 60 pounds. Adult supervision recommended.
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| Customer Reviews:
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Most thrilling indoor toy ever with some drawbacks February 23, 2005
Rob Houser (Suwanee, GA USA)
179 out of 181 found this review helpful
As you might imagine, there are a few drawbacks to this toy. I'll list them before the praise.
First, kids under 3 are going to occasionally hurt themselves. It's recommended for children 2-5, but, let's be honest, if you have an 18-month-old that can walk, you're going to put them on it. They can ride it and will love it, but they will need help getting on; they have to learn to hold their feet up on the car or out to avoid the wheels; and they occasionally forget the need to hold on to the bar. We use a loader and a catcher (mom and dad) for anyone under 3. Even a three-year-old will occasionally just fall off while getting on or run into another kid, if more than one kid present. But the toy is designed low enough to the ground that injuries should be more tears than actual bruises (unless you use it outside on your concrete driveway).
Second, the toy takes a lot of space if you use it indoors, or even if you just plan to store it someplace when it's not being used.
Third, this type of activity can often be short-lived. Don't buy this and expect it to be used every day for hours. My kids didn't play with it every day, so I started keeping it in the garage and bringing it out for special occasions like rainy days and visiting friends. They kids will play with the coaster for about 15-20 minutes each, at the most.
Fourth, you'll need to closely supervise the use of this toy, especially if there's more than one kid playing with it. For kids under 4, you may be doing a bit of work yourself in getting them on and pushing them back to the top. For the older kids, you may just referee and make sure that nobody stands in front of the track.
Now that may sound like a lot of negatives for a toy that I rated a 5, but you simply cannot have this much active fun inside the house without a trampoline or a really big ball pit. For children ages 2 and 3, this toy is more exciting than most adults would expect. The coaster is a solid construction and easy to put together and take apart in seconds. It even holds an adult should you want to test it out for yourself. Even older kids 5-6 love it, but you have to watch them a little as they try to increase the fun by doing more daring things like going down backwards. Finally, the editorial review was exactly right-the car does get used separately from the track and (when I kept my track out all the time) the kids played on it with matchbox cars and balls on a daily basis (it just took too much space in our play room). I wish they made toys like this when I was a kid.
Exceptional Toy! April 26, 2002
T. T. Barney (Morgan Hill, Ca)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
I bought this Roller Coaster for my niece's first Christmas. It took less then a couple of minutes to set up using no instructions. My niece was 11 months old at the time and could just hold on while we walked along side her. She loved it!!! Now almost 5 months later, it is still in perfect condition. She can now ride it by herself, she pushes the coaster back up the track climbs on and goes again. She still loves it!
Good for up to age 7 or 8. My friend tried it and liked it and she weights around 130+ pounds. The older ones can ride on it and enjoy it as much as the younger children. The track is also fun to roll things down such as balls and toy cars. The car can be used without track also. As a side note the car makes a clicking sound as you push it back up the track which sounds like a real roller coaster. (its darling) Well worth the money and the amazing thing is that it is so durable it will be something that can be used for years.
All kids love this toy June 26, 2004
Melissa Reddy-Tremblay (Houston, TX)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
I work at a day care center and all the kids I watch love this track. They giggle when the ride ends and the are still coasting on the wood floor. One of the more easy toys to put together. I also like that you can use the car to ride on without the track. Great item for all kids under 80ish lbs.
Hours of Fun for your Little One! February 20, 2002
Kathe Parker (Jacksonville, Fl)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
The Step 2 Up and Down Roller Coaster is a great toy, and yes, is hours of fun. The first day we brought ours home, our 14 month old had taught herself to climb the steps, hang onto the handle bars, and push herself off to get the coaster to move. The steps are easy for a little child to climb, and even if they fall, it's a VERY short distance, I sincerely doubt a child could get hurt on this. Our little one is now 17 months old, and the fun factor has not worn off. She now can push the coaster back to the top of the ramp, to go for another ride.....she's very independant, and this toy has been perfect for her. I think it's helped her and her urge to do everything on her own, and since it's an easy toy for children to crawl on, play with, they CAN do it on their own! Durable, easy to assemble, it maybe took us all of 5 minutes to get it together, and it moves easily. Washable, and our dogs have put the coaster and track to the torture test, too....you cannot hurt this toy! Highly suggest buying this. Plus, when she outgrows it, I know it'll hold up a long time, to be passed on to another child. Also, the coaster car can be ridden off of the coaster track, making it double as a great first "bike". We often see our little one riding it around the yard!
Great Fun! October 15, 2001
An Early Childhood Teacher (Detroit, MI)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have worked at my daycare center for 3 years and they've had this toy since before I started--it's in great shape. Even the one-year-olds can use it. It's great for developing gross motor skills: climbing steps, balancing, pushing off, pushing the car, steering, etc. They also have to learn to take turns! (They try to push each other off of it and don't really know about not running into other kids yet, so they have to be watched!) It works best on a smooth surface, like a sidewalk or patio. It doesn't go as far on the grass (which could be a good thing for the younger kids) but of course, if you don't move it regularly, it'll kill the grass underneath. I would not recommend setting it up on the driveway unless you face it uphill, since this toy has good momentum.
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