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Summer Fun with Fisher-Price and Matchbox

June 11, 2010 by Jennifer Donovan

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Even though the calendar doesn’t officially turn to summer for another week or so, for most of us, Summer is here. School is out (or almost out), the weather is warm, and our thoughts are turned to how to keep our kids busy, engaged, and at least for me — away from relying solely on the TV and other electronic pursuits for fun!

tornado teeSince my kids are almost 6 years apart in age, I can’t just send them outside to play together. They have different interests, so if I want my 6-year-old son to play outside, I need to find something that will hold his interest, and at least some items that he can play by himself (I love to take the opportunity to read on the deck while the kids are outside. What else do you expect from a book blogger? People wonder how I read so much, and that’s one way!).

He’s on the upper targeted age range for the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf, but he enjoys it. For younger kids, there is a stationary tee that you can use instead of the tornado air tee. Either way will help kids develop hand-eye coordination needed for sports and other activities. How much does he like it? Let him tell you and show you in his own words (and believe me, these were all his own words):

What really appeals to me as a mom, is that everything has a place to go in the base unit: the tee, the club, and the balls all stash away so that they all stay together.

lanternWhat is it with kids and flashlights? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, give your preschooler (on up to very very old kid), a flashlight, indoors or out, and watch how much fun they have. The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern is part of their “Kid-Tough” line that is meant to withstand the special treatment that toddlers and preschoolers inflict on their toys. This one can be used as a lantern or as a spotlight (a super-cool flashlight). If you have a camping trip in your future, think of how much your child would love to have their own lantern/light.

When I received the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset to try out, I honestly wondered how much play value my recently-turned 6-year-old son would get out of it. It seemed so simple. What would he do with it? Well, thankfully I was wrong. He loves this thing! What does he do? He uses his imagination. The airplane takes off and lands (with the requisite noises that planes need to make), he shoots with the missile launcher. In other words, he plays. How foolish of me to forget that’s what kids should be able to do. They don’t need to be entertained. They can entertain themselves. The set comes with one airplane, but he likes it so much that I bought him a helicopter to go with it as well.matchboxskybusters

Another thumbs up from mom — it’s portable. The airplane (and the command tower and missile launcher) store inside, and there’s even a handle to carry it all with. Perfect to take on the go, whether to dinner at grandma’s house or even to enjoy in the car.

One of you (U.S. residents only) can win all three of these fun summer toys. Leave a comment telling me which one appeals to you most, and if your comment is randomly selected, you’ll receive all 3 items!

We’ll announce the winner on June 26.

Thanks to Fisher-Price for providing me with review samples and hosting the giveaway.

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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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84 Comments

  1. Libby says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    The lantern is our favorite. We’re really looking forward to neighborhood campouts this fall and this would be so cool to put in the “kid tent.”

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  2. aparna k says

    July 29, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    My kid would like golf club set. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  3. trixx says

    June 25, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    My daughter would really enjoy the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf!

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  4. Lisa L says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    My son would love the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern, it’d be great for when he’s hiding in his fort (blanket over dining room table)! =)

    Reply
  5. Idaho Jill says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    My daughter is in love with flashlights, so the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern would be her favorite, thanks!

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  6. Rebecca says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    My child really likes flashlights, so that would probably be my favorite.

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  7. sarah t says

    June 19, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    i think my son would most enjoy the golf tee.

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  8. Tamara B. says

    June 19, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    The kiddies would love everyone of them and my favorite is the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern perfect for hunting lightening bugs or playing hide and seek at night in the backyard.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. Nad says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    My little boy would really enjoy the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. Becky M says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    my son would love the 2 in 1 lantern!

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  11. Brooke D. says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I love the little Fisher-Price Lantern! My little girl was just trying the other day to get me to buy one for her!

    Thanks so much!

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  12. Jackiw says

    June 16, 2010 at 11:32 am

    My son would love the Fisher Price flashlight/Lantern. Flashlights are big time fun in our home an this one seems durable enough for him to play with.

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  13. Roxanne D. says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:04 am

    My son would love the fisher-price tornado golf toy!! I can see that keeping him occupied for a long time! And I’d probably enjoy playing with it, too. lol

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  14. Crafty Betty says

    June 15, 2010 at 11:50 am

    Flashlights are huge in our house! In fact, the oldest two just got new flashlight/lantern combos just the other day. The Fisher-Price 2 in 1 lantern looks perfect for my little guy! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  15. mary simonton says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:39 am

    i would love the lantern for my 2 yr old grandson he loves his gramps lantern similar to this so i know he would love this thanks

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  16. Amber MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Oh now these are all great things. My little man would go crazy over all of them.

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  17. Megret says

    June 14, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    The Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset, for sure — since my dad was on a Navy carrier during the Vietnam war and my kids are super intrigued about his adventures back then. 🙂

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  18. Suzanne (Crunchy green Mom) says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    I love the lantern.

    We are going to be camping this summer (in the backyard) and this would be great for telling stories!

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  19. Jessica T says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    The Lantern is soooo cool – my kids would love it for when we go away!

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  20. Kristi D says

    June 14, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I love, or um my son would love the aircraft carrier playset – it looks like tons of fun!

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  21. Kim says

    June 14, 2010 at 10:24 am

    My kids would love the 2in1 lantern.
    Goodbuygirl69(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. Linda M. says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:15 am

    It’s always tough picking a favorite F.P. toy! They’ve been top in quality for over 40 yrs. in my family. I think I’d have to pick the Aircraft Carrier,only because I have a fighting chance of playing it with my grandbabies! I think I could do it.LOL Thanks

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  23. Sarah - PS Mom Reviews says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    My son has been asking for a golf club, so I bet that would be his top pick of these!

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  24. deanne says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    we are a family that camps, so the lantern appeals the most to me (and probably my kids) how fun!

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  25. Crystal says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    my son would love the latern – he and daddy can take it on their upcoming fishing trip!

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  26. Ellie W says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern appeals to me the most. Both my little grandsons are crazy about flashlights and they would love this.

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  27. Michele Anne says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Oh, I would love to win this to give to my nieces and nephews so they could play golf like their dad. Sign me up.

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  28. Jessica says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I know my son would love the tornado tee golf set.

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  29. lana wren says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I love the golfing toy- looks like fun!

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  30. joyce proctor says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I have always been a big fan of Fisher Price toys – great quality and a lot of fun! My son would absolutely love the golf tee and the lantern would come in handy on our many summer camping trips!

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  31. Steph says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:36 am

    My kids would enjoy all 3 toys but I would bet the Aircraft Carrier playset would be the biggest hit.

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  32. Eileen says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:30 am

    I know my grandkids would love them all, but for some reason I think the kid tough LANTERN would be their favorite…I think because they will be going camping with daddy and kids do seem to be SO proud of having an item just like a “big person’s”.

    thank you so much!

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  33. Tina Riley says

    June 13, 2010 at 12:56 am

    My grandsons would love the aircraft carrier

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  34. Kay M. says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I love the Fisher-Price Kid Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern. I got one for one of my grandsons and he loved it so much, I had to get one for two of my other grandsons. They bring them when we go camping and when they spend the night. Now I have two more grandsons and a granddaughter that want them too!

    Reply
  35. shawna says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    they are all awesome but my daughter would LOVE the Tornado Tee golf set the best! She saw it on tv and has been saying she really wants one!

    Reply
  36. DebbieKL says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    My son would love the camping lantern. We camp often and he likes to have a little light. We usually give him one of our headlamps, but they end up broken or with dead batteries.

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  37. Peggy Gorman says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    The kids would have fun in the backyard with the cute
    The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern
    Thanks

    Reply
  38. Staci A says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    My son would adore the 2-in-1 lantern. We have several camping trips planned for the summer, and he would be thrilled to have a light of his own to control!

    Reply
  39. Renee says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    My little girl would flip for the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf!!
    She loves to swing things – lol!

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  40. stacy says

    June 12, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Definitely the lantern! DD3 loves flashlights and keeps breaking ours.

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  41. kellys3ps says

    June 12, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    My little guy would love the Fisher Price Tornado tee golf set!

    Reply
  42. Bailey's Leaf says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    The golf set is something that we don’t have and would love to try out!

    Thank you for offering this.

    Reply
  43. Kathy Stevenson says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    I like the lantern the best!

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  44. Megan Bishop says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I love the lantern, but I know my dad would love it if I got the golf one so he could play golf with his grandson.

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  45. Kirsten T. says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    I personally like the Tornado Tee the best, but my 3 year old voted for the lantern. Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Vickie Couturier says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    My grandsons would love the Matchbox Skybusters Aircraft Carrier playset
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  47. Heather Erbe says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    I like the lantern. We do have camping in our future and my three kids would love this lantern.

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  48. victoria lester says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:53 am

    The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern is the most appealing. We love camping.

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  49. icunursemicki says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:53 am

    My grandson turns 3 on June 30…..he loves to play outside and would love the Tornado Tee Golf.

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  50. Crystal says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:57 am

    I think my youngest would like the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern the best because right now he has a fascination with flashlights. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  51. Nicolle B. says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:15 am

    My kiddos would love them all, especially the lantern.

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  52. Shannon says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:02 am

    the lantern…my daughter is in love with flashlights!

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  53. Jessica E says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:45 am

    The lantern, becuase my son is always setting up his tent and having campouts in the living room and the lantern is perfect for him.

    Reply
  54. Tracy P says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:41 am

    My son would love the Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Explorers 2-in-1 Lantern.

    Reply
  55. JRG says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:18 am

    I like the aircraft carrier!

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  56. Angie says

    June 12, 2010 at 5:24 am

    I love the the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee golf. What a great way to work on hand-eye coordination and get the kids outside to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Fisher-Price always comes out with the best stuff.

    Reply
  57. Terra Heck says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:42 am

    My favorite is the 2-in-1 Lantern, but I think my kids would like all three. Thanks.

    Reply
  58. Liz says

    June 12, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I’d have to say the lantern. You are so right about flashlights. I am constantly putting batteries in our flashlights and I always buy them as stocking stuffers at Christmas time. They love them!

    Reply
  59. Erin says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    I would love to have the flashlight/lantern for my son, because he is enamoured with “big boy toys” like that!

    Reply
  60. Rachel says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Hands down the lantern. My 4 boys are constantly taking our flashlights for their next ADVENTURE. They NEED the lantern. Or, at least I know I can borrow it if I ever need a flashlight.

    Fun review!

    Reply
  61. Jennifer C says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    My kids would love the lantern/flashlight – we have some outdoor adventures on the plate this summer.

    Reply
  62. Katie says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    The Tee Golf set looks fun for my kids to play with their Grandpa. He would love nothing more than to teach them about golf!

    Reply
  63. Beth says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    I’ve been thinking about buying a golf toy for my daughter, so the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee Golf would be my pick.

    Reply
  64. Kelly Ann T. says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Kyle would love the I like the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset and Zach would like the Tornado Tee Golf set.

    Reply
  65. angie says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    tornado tee blast so that Princess can be like her daddy
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  66. Amy Brewer says

    June 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    The tee golf looks like fun. My son would like it I think. All of them looks great though.

    Reply
  67. Jen says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    our favorite would be the lantern…my boys would LOVE IT!

    Reply
  68. Zoila says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Oh my son would love all of these, but especially the lantern. He has been into flashlights a lot here lately.

    Reply
  69. Alexia says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    I like the Matchbox Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Playset!

    Reply
  70. Jenny says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    My boys would get HOURS of use out of that lantern!!

    Reply
  71. Andrea says

    June 11, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    The flashlight would definitely get the most rave reviews from my (not quite) 3 year old!

    Reply
  72. mary b says

    June 11, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I love the lantern best, because it’s a great design, but mostly because if my 6 yo had one he’d stop taking my flashlights all the time!

    Reply
  73. Amber says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:55 am

    All of these look like fun for my busy little guy! He would probably love the lantern the most! Thanks for a chance to win!

    Reply
  74. LT says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:31 am

    My kids would love the Fisher-Price Tornado Tee Golf! They love to be outside in the summer, and could play together with this!!

    Reply
  75. Eric says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:17 am

    The lantern.. So the kids can use it at night in their room..

    Reply
  76. Christine Jensen says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:53 am

    oooh, My boys would LOVE the Tornado Tee Golf 🙂

    Reply
  77. Mozi Esmes Mom says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:50 am

    The lantern would be perfect for camping – that’s my favorite! But I bet dad and daughter would have a blast with the golf set.

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

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  78. Linda Stewart says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:47 am

    My grandson would love all of these but, by far, his favorite would be the lantern. He is fascinated by light!

    Reply
  79. chyk says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:44 am

    my son would love that lantern

    Reply
  80. Kathleen says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I love all the toys but the one that is most appealling is the tornado tee golf toy!

    Reply
  81. Nicole says

    June 11, 2010 at 9:27 am

    My boys would love all of these! My 2-year-old LOVES to golf in our sideyard…he would love that first toy!

    Reply
    • Judy May says

      June 13, 2010 at 7:43 am

      What a great way to save some money this summer. It is a site that offers group discounts on events, restaurants, and cool plaes to go. LIke discounts on amusements parks, museums, etc.. They send you just 1 email a day and you can purchase the cool deal. I have friends who just did it for White Water Rafting. It’s also a great way to find new things to do in your area. Check it out: http://www.groupon.com/r/uu3739305

      Reply

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