Little Tikes Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Review

Parts and Construction

As you might have expected, the Cozy Coupe is a toy that needs assembly. Yes, it is the kind of assembly that might drive you (see what I did there) a little crazy. There were a lot of parts and you need a number of tools that you should have at the house.

The Cozy Coupe right out of the box had the the base, roof, roof pillars, car doors, wheels and steering wheel all as separate parts to put together. Following the instructions was pretty easy because Little Tikes makes well made instructions. Just make sure you have the time, patience, and some muscle to put the Cozy Coupe together. These types of hard roto-molded plastic toys last forever for a reason – they are high quality.

About 3/4 of the way done, I hit a snag. I thought it was a bad unit. I was putting the back pillars on and I tried to get the big plastic bolt in there to secure it. This thing takes some effort to get in. Make sure you have a hammer to get this thing in. Plus, don’t be afraid to use a generous amount of force when getting these two bolts in.

After about an hour, the assembly was complete. I was tired and a bit sweaty. This coming from a guy who lifts weights 5 days a week. So, the people on the reviews are not lying. It can be difficult to put this together. 

How it Plays

My kids love there Cozy Coupe! It’s their little car. All that hard work building it really paid off. It’s easily one of their favorite toys that they play with almost on a daily basis.

We use it primarily indoors because the weather is always iffy here. They have enough room to go riding around in. Carpet generally works better with the traction of the wheels better than if they were on the smooth kitchen floor.

For smaller kids, you might be the one pushing. Even though the Cozy Coupe has a removable floor, it’s more useful for bigger kids to go off and move on their own. Smaller kids might have an issue moving themselves around so there is also a push handle that can be utilized to help push your little one around when needed. Yes, I have done this.

There were many races and Cozy Coupe drifting events.

My kids are also pretty imaginative when it comes to playing with their toys. They like to fix-up their Cozy Coupe in the mock garage. They also like to partner up the Cozy Coupe with other ride-ons like the Little Tikes Scooteroo. Your kids get the car and motorcycle effect.

All in all, they have tons of fun with the Cozy Coupe! If you are the type to take the Coupe outside, the imagination can even go wilder. If I had this as an outside car, I wouldn’t take it back inside, though. Unless I cleaned it thoroughly, I would keep it for outside play only. 

Cleanup and Storage

Putting this thing away can be an issue. Outside or in a garage, the Cozy Coupe will stick out like a sore thumb. You’ll also need adequate space to put it. If you have a dedicated play area, that would be desirable. Just make sure you secure it somewhere. Having the weather blow it certain directions can be a problem so be aware of that. Maybe, a hook in the garage will work to store it up high.

Storing it inside is even worse because it will stick out for sure. We stick it in a dedicated corner or section of the room where the girls mainly play. If you have a basement where the kids play, putting it down there is probably the best move.

Overview

The Cozy Coupe is a toy classic. You see it everywhere kids might be. I shave seen it at Preschools and Daycares all over town. It is great fun for the kids once you manage to get through the pain of getting it built. Little Tikes also has many different varieties of Cozy Coupes to choose from. Check them all out and choose the best one for your kids. 

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