Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
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Baby Products Reviews of Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube
Customer Review: Beware: This is not the original toy!
Summary: 1 Stars
The MUNCHKIN Mozart Magic Cube is a poor-quality copy of the original EMBRYONICS Mozart Magic Cube.
My guess is that Munchkin bought out the rights to this toy from the original manufacturer, which went out of business, then "redesigned" it more cheaply. While keeping the overall shape and function the same, they changed the outside colors, and the inner workings as well.
My older son received an Embryonics version in 2004, and we all loved it dearly until its battery cover broke. My younger son received the Munchkin version as a replacement gift, and we have all been sorely disappointed. The sound quality is horrible--the Munchkin cube sounds squeaky, tinny, and ridiculous, especially compared to the Embryonics version (which wasn't perfect, but much, much better).
You can still find the older Embryonics version online. It has all yellow sides, the buttons are printed with different colors, the edges and corners are all purple, and it has the name "Embryonics" printed above "Mozart Magic Cube." I found used ones and a "new" one--it was in Munchkin packaging, but was the old version as described. Look closely for the name "Embryonics" on the cube.
Shame on Munchkin for cheaping out and ruining a great toy, then coasting along on the great reviews and reputation of the original (notice that most of the favorable reviews of this product are several years old--they are for the Embryonics version). If you can't find an original, skip this one.
Customer Review: Munchkin Magic
Summary: 4 Stars
My little Munchkin is 19 months old, and her dad loves music. He plays guitar and writes songs. She has heard music since her first appearance in the womb. She absolutely loves this Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube. The minute she got it out of the box, she pushed the button and the flute started playing. A big smile appeared on her face. She started pushing all the buttons and turned the cube upside down and got the entire orchestra.
There are two pluses to this Mozart Music Cube besides the normal one of loving this toy.
1. My Munchkin has rhythm. When the music is playing her little hips and shoulders sway to the beat. She even gets up on her feet and dances 'The Happy Dance'.
2. The Mozart Music Cube serves as a seat. The circumference is just right for her little bottom, so she practices sitting.
I cannot say enough positives about this Magic Mozart cube. The music is lovely for all. The music brightens up the winter days and entertains my granddaughter. It is sturdy and the music is fine to our ears. It is wonderful to bring a smile to a toddler.
Highly Recommended. prisrob 02-17-11
Musical Soup: Mozart For Toddlers
Customer Review: Mozart Magic Cube
Summary: 5 Stars
I may like this toy more than my daughter. My favorite thing is to do a bit of orchestration by adding and subtracting the various instruments. I do find the tone of the piano mildly discordant and usually remove it from all of the tunes.
As for baby, this toy is great for putting an end to the occasional crying jag. She presses the buttons easily. I don't think she's got it all figured out yet, but it's one of her favorite toys. We also love the soft rounded corners on this toy. I've seen my daughter giving them a nibble now and then.
The cube is durable. My baby often pulls it off the shelf to send it thudding to the floor and it still works.
It is a bit big and rather heavy for a child to carry. However, my only real complaint is the packaging. When I received the cube, it was fastened in with plastic coated wires that ran through holes in the cube. I cut them with scissors at first only to have them stuck in the cube. I finally wrapped the remainder around a letter opener and pulled it free. The cube comes with no instructions on removing these wires.
Quick mention: You'll need a screwdriver to install the batteries.
5 stars. Great toy. Neat concept. I think my daughter will grow to love this toy more over time.
Customer Review: Decent item but
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a great toy in concept, especially for classical music lovers. My infant received it for his first birthday and his older brother, now 7 y.o, enjoys it as well. Pressing the buttons on the side of the cube allows them to assemble (instrument) parts of the song and even create their own little orchestra. The cube plays a number of recognizable tunes and the sound quality is good.
However, the toys that arrived in our house were all damaged before they arrived. The outer layer is a very fine strip of plastic and the first two or three (I don't remember how many) that arrived were cracked and ready to splinter.
Thin, sharp pieces of plastic or plastic splinters not good for babies, right?
Amazon was quick to ship replacements, even without getting the original back, but I ended up returned at least two, maybe three. Think it was three. Sent two in one box together. Shipping paid by Amazon of course, but this was intended as my child's birthday present. It was ordered about two or three wks before his first birthday and he got the final undamaged toy about a month AFTER his birthday. Big points Amazon.
The packing on this particular item was HORRIBLE! One air bag in an oversized box so this thing got banged all over tarnation. Big points again Amazon.
Customer Review: Flashing lights are too much! I'm going to have a seizure!
Summary: 1 Stars
I absolutely hate this cube.
1) The flashing lights are insane. When you push one of the large musical buttons, the light flashes in time with the music. Cute for about one second. Then the music's tempo picks up and you are staring at a flashing light. I seriously feel like I'm going to go cross-eyed and have a seizure. Also I don't think that my 14 month old son gets any benefit from sitting and looking at a flashing light.
2) The music is staccato, tinny, high-pitched and metallic. I can handle maximum one minute of it before wanting to throw it across the room.
3) The cube plays one song. You can push the buttons to add other musical instruments, but overall it's one song.
My son likes this cube, but we restrict his play because he really gets no benefit from it. He has no idea which musical instruments are which and so for him it's only about pushing buttons for the flashing lights.
Don't buy it! Buy the Busy Basics Ball Train, which has great music and no lights. I recommend that one instead of this product.
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