Game Review: Stomp Rocket Space Collection

by Julia DeKorte | 25 Jul 2024

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Stomp Rocket Space Collection

 

The Stomp Rocket is a classic toy: no matter how old you are, you definitely have memories of jumping up in the air and stomping down with all your might on a plastic, oval-shaped pump to send a rocket of your choosing soaring up into the air, only to chase after it and do it all over again. Of course, over the years, there’s been advancements and new editions, new themes and new technology that sends your rockets even higher, but at the root of the joy is seeing how much higher you can jump, how much more force you can muster, how much higher you can send your rocket.

 

The newest version of Stomp Rocket has a really fun theme: the Space Collection. Including 3 iconic NASA spacecrafts, if your child is passionate about space, this is the Stomp Rocket to get. You can choose from the SLS Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Saturn V Rocket, all designed to look like the actual rocket ships! This makes for the perfect educational addition to play: you can watch videos and learn about the real-life rockets, and then head outside to let out all that excited energy with your very own kid-powered version.

 

It's also a great tool to encourage STEM learning at a young age—you’re never too young to learn about rocket science! Especially in the summer, if you’re looking for more ways to decrease your kids’ screen time and increase their time outside, the Stomp Rocket is perfect.

 

The launch stand is adjustable, allowing kids to experiment with what height will allow for the highest rocket launch. However, the base is super durable, so you don’t have to worry about a stomp going awry and breaking any aspect of the launcher. The Spacecrafts are made of foam, so if you lose track of it because it goes super high in the air, it won’t hurt if it lands on your head!

 

I had the pleasure of breaking this toy in with my two nieces and nephew, and can confirm, it was a hit! Very easy to set up and break down, making it easy to take with you to the park or the beach, and with the three different Spacecrafts, the kids were able to have competitions: which one goes the highest, who can make each one go the highest, the possibilities are endless!

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