i know i know, you’ve heard enough about this

Dec 03

Posted by: Scott in: blog, caleb isaiah, christmas, clever toys, holidays, i want that, me myself and i, parenting

But now that I’ve seen the Sprig Discover Rig in person, I’m even more excited to give it to Caleb for Christmas.  This thing is about twice the size I was imagining.  Scott and I couldn’t wait to get Caleb to sleep so we could take it out and play with it!  Adults?  Yes.  Grown?  Not necessarily.

One of the best parts?  It comes in a cardboard box that is clearly made of recycled products.  The box has a large open window so you can touch the truck immediately.  The first thing we noticed was that the wheels have a rubber coating on them, so no worries about your floors.  Then, are you ready for this?  You open the box (no ripping required) and lift the truck out.  That’s it.  Notice any missing steps?  Like the necessity of a pocket knife, scissors and a WWF wrestler?  No tie wraps taped down with plastic braces and a mile of industrial strength tape.  No strong arming required.

The truck itself is actually made of recycled milk jugs and plastic containers combined with reclaimed sawdust!  It is extremely sturdy and built to last, and it has lights and sounds with no batteries!  I dare say this is the gift I’m the most excited about!  Now that I’ve ordered from FAO Schwarz, they send their book for the rich and famous catalog.  Seriously, a ten thousand dollar gas powered junior 1942 Willys military jeep (2/3 scale)?  If your seven year old is driving a vehicle that requires gasoline, you have too much money, here let me help you with that.  Anyway, the Sprig vehicles are in their catalog and Caleb picked them out looking through it the first time.  They just have a kid friendly look to them.  The rack on top is a soft rubbery material also, so no worries about it breaking.

Comments

3 Responses to “i know i know, you’ve heard enough about this”

    toywhimsy
    December 3rd, 2008 2:32 pm

    You can hear a podcast with Justin Discoe, co-founder of Sprig Toys here
    enjoy!

    Val
    December 3rd, 2008 4:59 pm

    Thanks! Totally ordering it. Was gonna anyway, but now am convinced!

    Anything that DOESN’T take batteries is good in my book.

    Dianna
    December 4th, 2008 12:54 pm

    It looks cool, but I guess I don’t understand the purpose. Can he sit in/on it? Or is he just supposed to push it around?

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