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Smokey has multiple modes for different kinds of interactions. Depending on his positioning, Smokey can operate in one of two main modes–character mode or truck mode. Smokey is in character mode when he is half or fully upright and says phrases such as, “Smokey here! Reporting for duty!” When Smokey is on all six wheels, he is in truck mode and can be pushed forward and pulled backward to activate lights and sounds.
Watch my Video Review on Smokey The Fire Truck from Matchbox

Smokey The Fire Truck from Matchbox

Smokey has multiple modes for different kinds of interactions. Depending on his positioning, Smokey can operate in one of two main modes–character mode or truck mode. Smokey is in character mode when he is half or fully upright and says phrases such as, “Smokey here! Reporting for duty!” When Smokey is on all six wheels, he is in truck mode and can be pushed forward and pulled backward to activate lights and sounds.

Smokey is always on alert when using motion sensors and sound activation. He knows how to say over 95 phrases and can sing four different songs. Smokey will fall asleep if you leave him alone long enough, but you can press his lights or push him around to wake him up again!

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Watch my Video Review on Smokey The Fire Truck from Matchbox

My four-year-old is still into dressing up and pretending to be a fireman. That was all I heard about when he saw the commercials for Smokey. So when I received one of these to try out, he was elated! He liked the working fire hose to blast out the fires. It comes with three small foam balls that fit into the hose. Then, there is a handle that you pull back on, and the balls shoot out of the water cannon. The handle needs some oomph, but my little one got the hang of it. Also, when changing from truck to standing, the lever needs a bit of strength; my little one was initially frustrated. Overall, he likes playing with it and mimicking Smokey. This would be a cute gift for little ones who love their trucks!

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  3. My grandson would also like the MATCHBOX® BIG RIG BUDDIES™ SMOKEY’S FIREHOUSE ADVENTURE™ Playset. His dad is a volunteer fireman so he spends some time at the real firehouse for different events.

  12. My son would love the fire truck but he also would love Matchbox® Stinky™ The Garbage Truck

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  18. I am the mother of 4 boys- and I don’t think I could pick just one matchbox item. They would love and want all of them

  21. Another interesting item : MATCHBOX® MEGA RIG® SHARK SHIP!™ Set

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