MOOV
4-in-1 Construction Toy

Manufacturer: Berg Toys
Recommended Age: 5 years - 12 years
Retail Price: $346.00
Buy it here: www.outbacktoystore.com
On the web: www.binkleyhurst.com

WTS Rating:


(5 out of 5 stars)

SUMMARY
MOOV is the new unique BERG Toy which provides endless playing, building and driving fun. Make your own vehicle in no time at all. No tools are needed; just the rings, axles, frames and planks which come with it. Have you played enough with your model and want to make something different? Simply take it apart and build something new. Use your imagination and skills to build your own thrilling vehicle!

Based on one of the most popular trends of the 1950s, the soap box, BERG Toys are not only resurrecting a long lost concept but are also entering a new era of play.  True to the product's tag line "Make it - Move it", MOOV presents children with an exciting challenge.  Before they can actually race their vehicle, they have to build it!  And while building they are developing useful skills!

 

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY RATINGS

EASE OF USE
Wow!  Where do we begin with this one!  The looks on our kid's faces was entirely different then the looks on their Dad's and Mom's faces...children were beaming, parents were concerned....but once we let the family dig in, MOOV started to come together - quickly!  There are no tools required with MOOV - simply use the rings, axles, frames and planks that are included.  Then - let the construction begin!  The detailed instructions were easy to follow - and helped our kids build a go-kart, a scooter, a recumbent bike and a trike.  Our group was also able to go off the chart and create their own!  At first glance, MOOV is intimidating, but once you get your hands on it - construction takes off!
DURABILITY
No screw, nuts or bolts means flimsy, right?  Wrong!  This is one heavy duty construction set!  All of the MOOV pieces and components are made tough for use after use.  Remember, this is box car construction, deconstruction and reconstruction - if you're going to get your money's worth, it better take a beating - and it does!  Our kids (and parents) built, rode, disassembled, reassembled, built rode....you get the idea...and MOOV was ready to keep right on rolling! 
VISUAL APPEAL
All it took was one look...just one...and our kids were ready to dig in...you can't get much better than that!  But MOOV did get better!  Once the first ride-on was built, eyes lit up even more!  MOOV has all of the style of classic box car racers - excellent visually!
FUNCTIONALITY
So...above there are four examples of what you can make with MOOV.  But the opportunity is absolutely endless!  As far as your child's mind (or their parent's mind) can take this is exactly how far MOOV can go!  The pieces assemble easily, and hold tight, providing the ultimate ride on experience.
COST EFFICIENCY
Well, let's just say at almost $350 MOOV isn't for everybody.  Our parents definitely felt that this was a super-high ticket item to buy for a young child....especially if that child showed little or no interest in models or building toys.  And even when some of the children did have interest, their parents still felt that this was absolutely out of their price range.  However....and this is a big however....if you have a child that loves to create...and you have a child into cars, ride-ons, etc....and you have the means to afford a high end toy such as this...all of our parents felt you couldn't go wrong with MOOV!  Everyone loved it - and if it is something you can afford our parents say go for it - you won't be sorry!

ORIGINALITY

You don't see many box car style toys on the market today.  And you definitely don't see any with this much opportunity for creativity, functionality and learning!  MOOV is a 100% true original!
OVERALL RATING

In a word - AWESOME!  MOOV may be one of the coolest toys we have ever reviewed!  It is totally original, incredibly functional, durable, and with a little practice surprisingly easy to use!  Yes - the price is high...but sometimes an expensive toy packs so much into its design that it just may be worth every penny - and we think this is one of those!  MOOV is poised to take the toy world by storm - and we are sure glad we got a chance to hop on for the ride!