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Monday, May 28, 2012

Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground Systemsuper

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List Price : $1,713.44 Price : $737.99

Product Description

Transform your background into the play area of your childs dreams with the Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground System! It is constructed of from factory-stained and sealed cedar that naturally resists rot, decay, and insect damage. This playground system includes a fun green wave slide, a rock wall with a climbing rope for entry, and a built-in sandbox. It also comes with a sturdy and safe three position swing set with plastisol-coated chains. Children can play, climb and grow with the safe and fun Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground System!

Dimensions: 16ft L x 14ft W x 10ft6in H / Weighs: 525 lbs.
Constructed from Factory Stained and Sealed Lumber that Resists Rot, Decay, and Insect Damage
Includes 4ft x 4ft PlayDeck / 4in x 4in Framing
Comes with Built-In Sandbox, Steering Wheel, Telescope, Flag Kit, Safety Step Ladder and Safety Handles
Rock Wall and Rock Climbing Rope / Wave Slide for 4ft Deck / Marine Grade Vinyl Canopy

Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground System Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful

Gorilla Congo III (Costco Variant), September 8, 2010

S. Vandervort (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground System (Misc.)

I spent several months researching the ideal swing set and even contemplated building my own. My wife talked me into the Congo III after she saw it go on sale.

First off - wow, I am so glad I didn't attempt to build my own. This is a smaller set and it still took about 24 man hours to assemble. It is also rock solid. I could not have built something similar from scratch at the price Costco was offering it for (even at full retail).

A lot of the research I did suggested that big box retailers only offered shoddy designs with cheap materials - but the quality of wood was amazing. Very few knots in the wood - and very straight.

There are a few misgivings I have about this particular swingset.

1) The stain/sealant applied to the wood is very sparse and rubs off easily. I spent 2-3 hours applying my own coat of sealant after assembly.

2) The torque nuts had to be machined with a Dremel tool in order to fit all of the screw heads. This... Read more

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

Avoid this Swing Set, March 30, 2011

AW - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gorilla Playsets Outing III Playground System (Misc.)

I bought this set 3 years ago and it is already falling apart. The wood is rotting, warping and splitting and the tarp on top only lasted about a year and a half. My kids will only use the swings as the clubhouse is a splinter factory.

If you want a fun little swing set that you only need for 2 years, this will do but its alot of money. It took a good 10 hours to assemble and I only needed a second person a couple of times for a few minutes. If you want something that will last, get one made of cedar. Don't buy into this pre-treated pine.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Really Good Playset, October 22, 2010

ChrisHusker - See all my reviews

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We bought the Gorilla Playsets Congo Outing III in early October 2010 and put it together shortly after receiving it. The playset was received in excellent condition with all parts (even some extra hardware). The wood quality (cedar)was very good. Everything was pre-drilled as marked and all parts will easily identifiable by tags. Although it was advised that it would take 5-7 hours to install, it took two reasonably competent men about 9 hours minus a 45 minute lunch from breaking the boxes open to putting the tools away. The 3D instructions were very well written and we followed the required tool list and had everything that was required. We did take about 45 minutes to sort all the parts before starting and the leveling after Step 8 took us nearly an hour. If your installation spot is completely flat you might be able to make the 7 hours. Also perhaps being anal engineers we leveled the set on all planes to within 1/4". All went together very smoothly and only some of the... Read more

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LEGO Space Center 3368super

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List Price : $69.99 Price : $49.98

Product Description

Prepare the rocket for blast-off! Fill the rocket with fuel, use the elevator to get the astronaut to the top of the launch platform and prepare for launch from the control center. Start the count down and get ready for another exciting mission into space!

Amazon.com Product Description

Blast off with the 494-piece LEGO City Space Center. Designed for children ages 6 to 12, this space-themed set will stretch imaginations to the outer limits. Prep the astronaut for launch, fuel the rocket and adjust the engines, get mission control ready, and then activate the elevator to load the astronaut into the cockpit. Start the countdown for sending this adventurous crew into space!

Space Center

Ages: 6 to 12 years
Pieces: 494

At a Glance:

494-piece LEGO space center with rocket, control station, and launch platform
14-1/5-inch-tall rocket holds astronaut or satellite
LEGO pieces are packaged into sub-models for easy start
Four mini figures: two astronauts, an operator, and a mechanic
Manual elevator and launch countdown board

Rocket can hold astronaut or satellite. View larger.

Control station includes operator. View larger.

Take Command of the Space Center

Equipped with everything needed for an imaginative space adventure--control center, launch platform, rolling launch pad, transport vehicle, four mini figures, and a satellite--the LEGO Space Center is bound to entertain your aspiring space explorer.

Load Astronaut into the Rocket

The rocket, standing 14-1/5 inches tall, is the highlight of this set. The payload compartment has the ability to hold either an astronaut or a satellite, both of which can be loaded into the rocket using the manually operated elevator.

Start the Countdown to Launch

The launch platform has quite a bit of detail, including a manual countdown board that goes from three to zero. Other cool features include an elevator that goes up and down, a rolling launch pad that holds the rocket and locks into place on the launch platform, a transport vehicle for driving the astronaut to the launch site, and tools for the mechanic to make repairs.

Unique Collection of Mini Figures

The LEGO Space Center comes with four mini figures: two astronauts, a mechanic, and an operator. One of the astronauts comes equipped with a stellar space helmet.

Easy Building with Sub-Models

One of the best features about this set is that the LEGO pieces are packaged into sub-models, which makes building easy. Each package of pieces is numbered and has its own instruction manual for building that specific section.

What's in the Box

494 LEGO pieces, instruction booklet, and LEGO space poster.

Includes 2 astronauts, an operator and a mechanic
Monitor the launch from the control center and prepare the rocket for blast-off from the launch platform
Load the satellite into the rocket and prepare the astronaut for launch
Accessories include count-down clock, spacesuit, vehicle, fuel tank and tool station

LEGO Space Center 3368 Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Lots of fun and imagination for 5 year old!, August 20, 2011

chobo "chobo" (chobo) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LEGO Space Center 3368 (Toy)

Couple with a few youtube videos of rocket launches, this lego set will provide endless fun and imagination for a 5 year old. The rocket itself contains a "payload module" to either contain an astronaut or a satellite. The launch pad has quite a bit of details, including an "elevator" to go up and down. A very fun lego overall.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Pricey but great, May 28, 2011

Matthew L. Barnes - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LEGO Space Center 3368 (Toy)

This is a great LEGO set for any kids who are in to space and rocket! It has lots of playability and everything works like a real satellite launching rocket like the Atlas V or Titan III. If you have a child who loves NASA, rockets, science, etc, I would get this in a hear beat. BUT, I wouldn't get it here just yet. At the moment I'm typing this (May 28th, 2011) you can purchase this kit at the LEGO website for almost $30 less than the vendors who are selling it here ($70 versus $97.99). These folks would seem to be gouging. Once LEGO has stopped producing this kit, expect the prices here to go bonkers. Get yours now!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

one of the best lego sets i have, January 23, 2012

cameron thomason - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LEGO Space Center 3368 (Toy)

this set i bought with my birthday money and i wont ever regret it now agin im going to tell you some pros and cons
pros 4 minfigures
you can pull the rocket out and make it launch
you can load the astronaut or sattiltie on a sort of elevator
the control centre is detailed with a phone computer and s random screen that tells the person if something goes wrong
it come with a little car to pull the astronaut around
and it comes with its own road

cons their arent any hope this was helpful by

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