A small quibble was the fact that the address label was stuck over part of the box I wanted to see and the toy, within the box, was in a plastic bag which I thought superfluous.
You will need three AA batteries and a Phillips screwdriver.
The Pop Up Hammer Game was an instant success! The green casing instantly drew my nine month old granddaughter's attention and she couldn't wait to play. She was a little younger than the recommended one to three years but she'd already been doing some of the activities on another toy.
There are five eggs to hatch: a hippo, a raccoon, a lion, an elephant and a fox. The younger the child the more help needed but they soon get the hang of it and toddlers love repetition. We introduced the game with no sound initially and Lizzie's face lit up every time an egg hatched. To reveal an animal the child has five movements: push, flip, rotate, press and slide. She didn't quite master using the hammer to close the eggs but but used it to play with other toys. I like a toy that encourages a child to explore over time to make it a good investment. This has certainly proved true. Nine months later, Lizzie still loves this toy and her face lights up when the music starts.
There are two modes for the sound. Using the first, an animal will pop up and sing when its trigger is switched. The second mode produces a light, when it stops, you have to use its switch to see whats hidden. The toy encourages fine motor skills, introduces numbers and colours and is a fun activity. Lots to talk about while you play with your child. Certainly does what it says on the box.
This is a toy which has proved its worth (and I haven't had to replace the batteries yet!). Lizzie loves the music and dances while she plays. Perfect present for Christmas or first birthday.
PWT rating: ♥♥♥♥♥
RRP £27.99 currently £19.79 on Amazon