The Good Dinosaur: "My Busy Books"

Part storybook, part activity kit- "My Busy Books" The Good Dinosaur is a three in one boxed set that includes an 11 page oversized board book complete with a playmat and 12 collectible mini figurines based on key characters from the film!

Lets take a closer look at what's included...

 

The figures included with this set stand are: Arlo, Spot, Butch, Nash, Ramsey, Momma, Pappa, Libby, Buck, Thunderclap, Bubbha and a gopher critter. They are about 1"-3" in size and can be stored in the box along with the playmat.

The playmat depicts four main locations from the film. I don't really know what material the playmat is, but it feels pretty cheaply made and is pretty wrinkly when it's unfolded- it feels like thin, glossy photo paper. However, this is for very little kids and I'm sure they will still have fun with this.

Honestly, I knew getting this that the playmat and figures were not the greatest quality (so it's nothing I didn't expect). The real reason I got this though was for the figures, even if they are a little cheap. I couldn't pass up the figurines that can't be found anywhere outside this set (as of now), such as the gopher, Mamma, Buck and Libby!

Check 'em in more detail:

Spot, Arlo and Gopher

Butch, Ramsey and Nash

Poppa and Mamma 

Buck and Libby

Thunderclap and Bubbha

As seen below, the "storybook" here doesn't necessarily tell the story of The Good Dinosaur, but rather highlights each of the characters included here as figures with this set (a page about Arlo and his family, Spot and the gopher, Butch and his family, etc.). It does hit some points of the story, but it's extremely simplified- take a peek inside below (no spoilers- at least nothing that hasn't been already seen in the trailers).

All in all, I do have to say that this is a pretty fun product. It's great for little kids to keep them busy and to spark imaginative play, but it's also fun for collectors who enjoy collecting character figurines.

"My Busy Books" are produced and published by Phidal Publishing, are recommended for kids 3+ and retail for about $10. If you're interested in picking this one up, check out your local Barnes and Noble (that's where I found mine) or visit their site HERE. Have fun!