Our take on the Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator Construction Truck

The Dickie Toys Volvo Excavator is a 12-inch plastic construction truck modeled on a Volvo excavator, with lights and engine and work sounds built in. It is aimed at kids from age 3 and works as a floor-play toy for a construction-site fan. Against rival toy excavators it leans on the licensed Volvo look and the sound-and-light electronics rather than on a working digging arm, so it is more of a push-and-imagine truck than a sandbox digger.

Best forKids aged 3 and up who love construction sitesParents buying a first big truck toyFloor play and pretend building gamesFans of Volvo machines

Pros

Licensed Volvo excavator styling
Lights and sound effects built in
Chunky 12-inch size that is easy for small hands
Plastic body that wipes clean
Simple push-along play, no setup needed

Cons

Sound and lights need batteries

Questions and answers

What age is the Dickie Toys Volvo Excavator for?

It is rated for children from age 3. The plastic body and 12-inch size suit preschool and early grade-school hands.

Does it need batteries?

Yes. The lights and sound effects run on batteries, which are not included. Without them the truck still works as a push-along toy.

Can it actually dig?

No. It is a push-along toy truck with a fixed excavator arm, not a working digger. Real scooping is left to sandbox toys with moving buckets.

How big is it?

It is about 12 inches long and roughly 11.8 inches deep, so it is a sizable floor-play truck rather than a small die-cast model.

What is in the box?

The excavator truck itself. Batteries for the lights and sounds are sold separately.

How does it compare with other toy excavators?

It offers the licensed Volvo look plus lights and sounds. Rival toy excavators often have moving arms and buckets but no electronics, so the choice is between sound effects and real digging action.

Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator Construction Truck

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$37.99at Michaels, last seen Nov 13

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Last seen at $37.99 at Michaels on Nov 13.

Our take on the Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator Construction Truck

Best forKids aged 3 and up who love construction sitesParents buying a first big truck toyFloor play and pretend building gamesFans of Volvo machines

Pros

Licensed Volvo excavator styling
Lights and sound effects built in
Chunky 12-inch size that is easy for small hands
Plastic body that wipes clean
Simple push-along play, no setup needed

Cons

Sound and lights need batteries

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Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator Construction Truck price history

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Nov 11Nov 13

Lowest price we've seen: $37.99 on Nov 11 at Michaels. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

About the Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator Construction Truck

The Dickie Toys 12 Inch Volvo Excavator is a plastic toy construction truck with a construction site theme. It has sound and lights. It is intended for children ages 3 and up.

Brand: Dickie Toys
Type: Excavator
Theme: Construction Site
Material: Plastic
Depth: 11.811 in
Features: Sound, lights
Age: 3 years and up

Specifications

Age (From): 3Source
Theme: Construction SiteSource

Questions and answers

What age is the Dickie Toys Volvo Excavator for?: It is rated for children from age 3. The plastic body and 12-inch size suit preschool and early grade-school hands.
Does it need batteries?: Yes. The lights and sound effects run on batteries, which are not included. Without them the truck still works as a push-along toy.
Can it actually dig?: No. It is a push-along toy truck with a fixed excavator arm, not a working digger. Real scooping is left to sandbox toys with moving buckets.
How big is it?: It is about 12 inches long and roughly 11.8 inches deep, so it is a sizable floor-play truck rather than a small die-cast model.
What is in the box?: The excavator truck itself. Batteries for the lights and sounds are sold separately.
How does it compare with other toy excavators?: It offers the licensed Volvo look plus lights and sounds. Rival toy excavators often have moving arms and buckets but no electronics, so the choice is between sound effects and real digging action.