Melissa &amp; Doug: Have you improved the balls yet...or are they still the bad quality ones that do not bounce and have seams in them? Thanks! (April 2014)
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Uhm, no. They are the same balls we used uhm, 50 years ago. I bought a pack of "super balls" in the party section of Walmart for $1.00 to replace the ball that came with the jacks.
588441
I have ordered about 12 of these balls. So far, I have gotten what they show. They do have the option to send you something different if that style is not available. If it shows Hello Kitty, order it.. I really don' think you'll get something different. Also make sure you get the right size. My grandkids can't get enough of these. I don't think a day has gone by that they haven't used them ( We are raising 2 toddlers). If the kids are 3 and under, get the 15 inch. Any bigger , go the 18 inch. Good luck!
1505358
We actually have two of these exact Space Challenge Maze Globes. My 13 year-old maze ball expert just showed me how the small metal ball moves smoothly around path 32 on both globes. No sticking here. My son further noted an indention that allows for assured clearance on his spheres. Perhaps your piece doesn't have the necessary indention.
1511423
I'm wondering about this as well...seems like it would have this issue. I just got one but am concerned about using it until my 4 month old can roll in all directions and right himself if need be.
1579839
No, they aren't. I was surprised. They fall on our hardwood floor all the time without breaking, unlike the Crayola triangular crayons. We did end up with some broken ones, but I'm pretty sure it was the result of a tantrum.
877669
We were thinking the same thing. Our son is 8, and can hop on it but not really bounce. We just got it for Christmas so we were thinking the same thing, that maybe if just needs to be broken in, that its new and tight. Plus he's at the bottom of the weight capacity, I wanted him to be able to use it for a while.
2115893
I am not familiar with those. But if they are like the old peek-a-balls, I would say no. The holes on this toy are smaller than those balls were. But the toy does come with three similar balls with beads in them. My son has learned how to use the toy and LOVES it, he is now 11 months. He has learned to put the balls in the slots and take apart and put together the layers.
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The toy is AWESOME - but I had the same problem with the string. First my cat chewed through the string. Then I had to re-tie it... now it keeps bunching up. It's so frustrating because this is honestly the most awesome toy my cats have ever had and they are 11-12 years old and are (were) jumping around like kittens!!!!!! I would like to play with them more but I can't get it to "flutter" at all. There has to be a better rope!!!! This toy is soooo close to perfect!
728326
We have not had any issues with ours. If you are using the wrong ball..I could see having issues or hanging on it but other than that overall it is good n our little one loves it!!
1354807
We've had them for almost a year now, not too long but awhile. My kids (2 &5) find some way to play with them a few times a week, not quite daily. They still get a lot of use and in many different ways. I highly recommend them. (They are very durable also. Still look and play like new!)
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I got this from another website where I first learned about Woolzies. This was written by a representative: "While we write on our web site that the balls are guaranteed for a year or 500 loads, the truth is that they really last for many years. You will know to replace them when after like literally several thousand loads, they have begun to get smaller in size and are not heavy enough to achieve maximum efficacy."
1628425
They never lasted that long. I had 1 cat who played fetch with them - I shot them with my fingers and they were fine. I just found 1 new one in a drawer and it bounces adequately.
1170859
Hello Everyone!!! Thank you for all your comments.... Yesterday I've received my CastAway edition Wilson Volleyball and am very excited to play with it!! and it did reached my expectations!!! The Volleyball was great. It's just been a day of playing. So may be I've to play more to know how durable it is. Once again thank you everyone for your timely answers!!! Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!
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They do say machine washable and dry-able, HOWEVER.... I tried in a bag and out... the only complaint I have is both ways, the sample group , (I only used about 5-7 snowballs, some in and out of a secured pillow case ), is that they lose that crunchy feel they have. After this result the rest I just refreshed in the dryer without wetting them, (so far only indoor play), and they came out perfect. I haven't tried hand washing and air drying yet, but plan on giving it a try soon. Certainly they all remained in action and the kids seem to love them no matter what they feel like. I hope that helps some.
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Oh my goodness thats not good. sorry i got this really late. the balls are made out of some kind of silver metal, remind me of small pin ball from a pin ball machine. hope the baby is alright. i gave this toy as a gift and so i have not seen it but once but i really hope you got it figured out and baby is doing alright.
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Not at all. My girls (twin 2 year olds) have had the set about a year and it still looks very good. They love it and it gets a lot of use! Melissa and Doug really make good quality toys.
1402697
We used mainly in a trampoline and on the sidewalk. After a couple months, a few of the cells had deflated but the ball was still usable. I didn't examine the cells closely so it's possible they just deflated and didn't pop. Still, based on reviews here, I would be a little cautious about rough terrain. Good luck.