Hape Roller Derby Wooden Marble Racing Toy | Award Winning Marble Run Wooden Puzzle Maze Toddler Toy for Kids, Colorful Dual Sided Mountain of Fun, Multicolor, Model Number: E0430

This was the favorite toy for both of my kids for years. My 7 year old still plays with it sometimes! It is my go-to first birthday party gift. Great quality and entertaining for babies and toddlers.

This item was an instant hit with the giftee (granted she's only 1, but her opinion is the one that matters). The balls are just the right size for carrying around in your hands and not your mouth. They are solid and could do some serious damage, to a big sister's head say, if you don't watch carefully, but their weight gives them a satisfying clunk, bang, ding as they roll down the ramps. This simple concept item was even enjoyed by the older girls. The construction is sturdy and the paint job is clean. All around, it feels like a quality toy.

I sent this toy off to our grandson (age 2) and I heard that he loves it. I have not seen the toy in action yet but I will update my review when I do. Update: We have been so please with this toy and the endless fun it provided our grandson that shortly after purchasing the one we sent to his parents, we purchased a second one for him to play with our house. And all though our grandson, now 3.5 has nearly outgrown both of his amazing roller derbies, it toy is remain on our shelves and big hit with our other young visitors who stop by to visit. My only regret was that I didn't come across this toy until Owen was two, I am sure he would have loved it sooner. Additionally, I often recommend Hape's Totally Amazing Derby to the young moms I work with and friends with young children. It is a amazing toys and it built with quality materials that will ensure this toy is in tip top shape for many years to come.

this is a really cute idea- we love how the ball goes back and forth on either side. i also like that it is wood and it is sturdy, and it is fairly large (which can be a plus or minus depending on your space- i think us americans always think bigger is better, but really babies do not care!). the little bell at the end is actually a bit quiet, which i think is nice. it is just a nice little "ting!" but nothing jarring or obnoxious. the first ledge is wooden, but the other little ledges are plastic, by the way. i know some people are super picky about things being 100% wood or natural. just fyi. i think this is typical hape quality- pretty good.not like plan toys or something you would find in nova naturals or some waldorf catalog, but it is still nice. i prefer the more muted, traditional coloring of plan toys over the bright/modern/trendy paint job of most hape products, but this is okay. however, i still think the price is too much to justify $40. after all, it is simply a piece of wood with a few designs and some wires. i got it as a warehouse deal for less than thirty five dollars and i still feel like i overpaid. however, my one year old LOVES ball drop toys. so i am knocking off a star for that. at least it will last for years!

I have had this toy in mind for a while now. Purchased it for our infant to grow into and our boys, 2, 4, and even our 9 yr old sits down to play with it for a bit!!! Shocked me that’s for sure! Can’t wait for the babe to grow a little bit more so she can enjoy it as well! The quality of wood and finish outdoes any other brand I’ve seen. This toy will last a very long time. Hopefully we can keep track of the wooden balls!

Great product for a one year old boy! He enjoys putting the balls through the hole and watching it go down the ramp. He also enjoys the wooden balls and throws them around the house (so beware)! Pretty basic design but entertains my one year old. I like that the toy is quiet but stimulates him at the same time! Overall, very fun and great toy!

My 3 years old and almost 2 year old love this! We bought it for them for Christmas, but let them play with it the day before Thanksgiving to give mom extra time to cook. They played with it honestly for 2 hours straight, took a break for a bit and went back for another hour. Why I think it's great: there is just enough color to pull them in and get them playing, but the toy is neutral enough that I don't feel cluttered by it. The ball ramps are on both sides, so my children can easily play together. Each one had their own side. The developmental benefits of this toy are numerous. What I would change: I wish the little yellow starting platform was a bit bigger. My 22 month old struggled to get the ball started. However, he did on;y get the one day to play with it before we packed it up for Christmas. I am thinking he'll figure it out within a week of playing largely because his big sister will show him. He can set the ball on one of the three metal ramps and get the ball rolling there. If I had paid $40, I think I would wish there were more than three balls...but I got this on a lightning sale for $20 and am THRILLED. If I catch a sale like that again, I will seriously stock up and bring this to every birthday party we attend for a child turning 1-3. If I couldn't find a lightening sale, personally I'd pay about $30 and feel good about my purchase.

A really fun and simple ball ramp that is appealing to children and adults. Balls are big enough to be safe, but small enough that little hands can manage them. The bell at the bottom is of particular interest to the young ones. Well made, but adults will need to keep a hand on it to keep it from tipping over as the young ones learn to set the balls in the ramp.