Race To The Rescue With the Paw Patroller!

   

My kids love Paw Patrol, and like many, love to re-enact Paw Patrol rescue missions.  We previously received the Lookout Playset as well as Chase's Cruiser, Marshall's Firefightin' Truck and Rubble's Digg'n Bulldozer. They still enjoy playing with those items, but were particularly excited to get the new Paw Patrol Paw Patroller so that they can transport the pups and their vehicles to the next assignment! 

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller is geared for children 3yrs and up. It does require 3 LR44 watch batteries, which thankfully are included. The only assembly required was to place the 2 front seats into the cab of the truck, and affix the stickers.  

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller allows for up to 6 vehicles and pups to be displayed when the patroller is fully opened into a command centre. When closed and in transport mode the patroller can hold up to 3 vehicles and their pups. It comes with a sticker sheet to embellish the Patroller, as well as Ryder and his ATV. The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller features 5 sounds from the show that change each time the button is depressed. It has the sound of a vehicle backing up and running as well as honking, and also the tone Ryder sends to the pups' collars to mobilize them. It also has the sound of a hoist being elevated, which can go alongside the Paw Patroller's real working elevator used to lift the pups to the upper level of the Patroller. On its upper level, you will find a landing pad for Skye's helicopter, as well as a holder for Zuma's hovercraft propeller fans. The cab of the truck has 2 front seats allowing for Ryder to drive, and for some of the other pups to ride up front with him.  The elevator could be a bit difficult to latch on the upper level for the younger ones, but I'm sure they would get the hang of it quickly. Overall, it seems well constructed and fairly sturdy, particularly when it's in transport mode. The only thing I would add to the Paw Patroller vehicle itself is volume control, so that you can adjust how loud or how quiet the sounds are. 

The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller retails in Canada for approximately $79.99, and in the U.S. for about $59.99. It is available at various retailers such as Toys R Us, Walmart and Amazon. At this price point, particularly with regards the Canadian MSRP, it would have been nice to have all of the characters and their vehicles, or at least RoboDog, included as a complete set.  Though it does specify on the box that it includes Ryder and his ATV, the packaging could be a little bit misleading, as the images on the box show all of the characters and their vehicles inside the Paw Patroller. This could easily lend to someone assuming they were all included if they weren't carefully looking at the box and its contents. I suspect that the toy company likely didn't include all of them because the individual vehicles have been on the market for quite a while now and likely wouldn't be needed for most consumers. With that being said, the Paw Patrol Paw Patroller is an interchangeable toy and can also be used with just about any smaller sized vehicles such as dinky cars, which can further expand your child's creativity. And they will love it! In my mind, this is like Barbie & her camper. They go hand in hand and belong together. I suspect that it will be on many a child's Christmas list this year! 

For those in the U.S., the Paw Patrol Tour might be coming to a city near you this summer! The Paw Patrol Tour will be visiting state and county fairs from California, to Wisconsin, to Texas and many other stops in between from July 25th to October 4th, 2015. The tour will feature the Paw Patroller truck and trailer along with visits from Chase & Marshall. There will be giveaways, activities for the munchkins, as well as visits from popular Spin Master and Nickelodeon characters like Sick Bricks, Little Charmers, and Chubby Puppies!  Unfortunately this tour is not yet available in Canada, but I can promise you that if it does, I'll spread the word! My kids would be over the moon for it! 

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Paw Patrollin' Good Time with the Lookout Playset & Basic Vehicle & Pup Combos!

   

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Paw Patrol is a huge hit in our home! If you haven't already guessed by my Paw Patrol Badge Cookies or my Paw Patrol Cupcakes, then you'll be happy to hear about this:

Paw Patrol toys have finally arrived in Canadian stores, thanks to Spin Master Ltd! It feels like it's been a long time coming, so you can imagine my sons were very excited when these items arrived for testing! They were eager to set up the Lookout Playset and save Adventure Bay!

Chase's Cruiser has 2 detachable pylons to help him perform his police pup duties. When not in use, or when Chase is responding to an emergency, they can be stored on the back of his police car. Marshall's Firefightin' Truck features his tool of the trade - a moveable ladder to help him come to the ruff ruff rescue! Rubble's Digg'n Bulldozer has a moveable drill & scoop which help him blast through whatever is in the way. Also in the series is Skye's High Flyin' Copter, Zuma's Hovercraft, Rocky's Recycling Truck, and last but not least, Ryder's Rescue ATV. All come with real working wheels and the pups come with moving limbs so that you can have them lie down or stand to accommodate whatever rescue mission is at hand. These are a hit with my kids! Each of these vehicle and pup combos retail for approximately $15.99CAN and are recommended for children 3yrs and up. A great buy!

The Paw Patrol Lookout Playset consists of the tower lookout, along with an elevator to get to the 2nd level and a slide/chute for the pups to fly down and leads directly to their awaiting vehicle. There is also a fire type pole for Ryder to quickly get to the ground level, and a real working periscope on the upper level that can rotate 360 degrees to aid in keeping a lookout over Adventure Bay. The large Paw Patrol badge activates real sound effects from the actual TV show and lights up. To see the commercial for how it works, click here and scroll down until you see the posted video.

The Lookout Playset is a great concept for a toy, and a great way to bring Paw Patrol to life! It is easy to assemble and actually comes with batteries. Included with the Lookout Playset, is Chase and his vehicle, and 2 pylons. My kids love this particular toy too, however get frustrated, as do I, when the slide often becomes unattached. I feel that the

slide should really have 2 more brackets on it close to the middle of the slide to keep it fastened properly. With that being said, it's nothing that super glue can't fix, but at the price point of $46.99CAN, I would expect that to be permanently attached without having to do any extra work. With that price range, I would also think it would be better to include a few extra characters, or at least Ryder who is integral to the group. The tower lookout is quite stable, although a rounded base might make it more anchorable. Perhaps these are 3 things that can be looked at for a second edition of this toy.

Despite some minor technical issues, it is a great toy for kids that promotes teamwork and creativity when playing by themselves or with a sibling or friend. Like the basic vehicle & pup combos, this playset is geared for kids ages 3+. It would be a definite hit with kids and would be an even bigger hit with parents if it could be purchased when it's on sale!

Happy Patrollin'!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post.*****