We were really lucky a couple of weeks ago because Toys R Us chose us to be Toyologists and have a play with the Despicable Me 2 Ultimate Minion Dave.
Dave's great. We're big fans of Despicable Me and it's minions here, we even made one out of Lego (if you want to have a go the instructions are here).
Ultimate Minion Dave is fantastic. He's much more lively than our Lego Carl. He sings and talks and dances, his eyes move and his mouth and face are full of expression. I got a taste of what he was like before I even opened the box...
It took a good 10 minutes to take him carefully out of his box, he's really securely packaged. If you're expecting Santa to bring him then I suggest you pre-prepare before you wrap.
He comes with a certificate of authenticity and some instructions, but he's very straightforward and easy to get the hang of. You can press his chin to 'wake him up', and double press to get him to sing - don't teach any little brothers or sisters that one, after the 15th time in 6 minutes the Banana Song does get a bit samey.
The Ultimate Minion has poseable arms and removable real denim trousers
He's very well detailed and has lots of moving parts, although with his rubber skin he's incredibly sturdy and hard-wearing. Ours has been dropped more times than I'd care to mention, taken to bed, hugged and fallen off the table, and he's still fine. Although they're a collectible, they're also a real toy for real children.
And just to see what happened - we managed to get two of them together....and they could talk the hind leg off a donkey!
I think Dave is excellent. At £69.99 it's a very expensive toy, and a great adult collectible. He's very much like a Furby, although cooler and less annoying. He's much more hardwearing and user-friendly than I'd ever have expected and hasn't come to any harm despite being played with. They develop language over time, ours says Hiya, Hello, Banana, Back To Work and a few other little words and phrases. When 'awake' they give the impression that they react well to being cuddled and moved about, they clearly respond to being talked to and they even look like they look directly at whoever is talking....
Ultimate Minion Dave is suitable for children aged 4+ and exclusive to Toys R Us. You can buy him in store or online...
I was sent the Ultimate Minion Dave to review and participate in a Google+ hangout on air for Toys R Us
He is cool, but I know it would drive me round the twist in my house
ReplyDelete:D It's fine until the 3 year old just repeats the tune over and over - I think that's the real reason it's suggested for age 4+ - the 5 year old never does it!
DeleteOMG yes, I can see how that song on repeat would drive you potty LOL but he is quite cool!
ReplyDeleteHe is really cool :D
DeleteIt was lovely to meet Dave last weekend :) They really are great, but I think I would have to have two!
ReplyDeleteI know. I think every time I see Pippa I'll have to take him with me to meet up with Other Dave again :D
DeleteI enjoyed meeting the two Dave's - great toys
ReplyDeleteThey are a real laugh :D
DeleteThey are so much more fun when there is two of them. I think we need more Dave playdates
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. Here's to being able to drive again soon!
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