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product_id: 1136795
title: "Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends Soft Plastic 7-Piece Play Set"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "R2252"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1136795-melissa-and-doug-animal-bowling-friends-soft-plastic-7-piece
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# 7-piece toddler bowling set zippered travel-friendly case 6 soft, weighted animal pins Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends Soft Plastic 7-Piece Play Set

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** R2252
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Strike up fun and skill-building with every roll!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends Soft Plastic 7-Piece Play Set by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** R2252 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1136795-melissa-and-doug-animal-bowling-friends-soft-plastic-7-piece)

## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Screen-Free Social Play:** Encourages teamwork, turn-taking, and confidence-building through active, interactive fun that parents love.
- • **Travel-Ready Fun Anywhere:** Includes a sleek zippered carry case for effortless storage and on-the-go play—never miss a playdate!
- • **Perfectly Sized for Tiny Hands:** Soft, lightweight ball and pins designed for toddlers ages 2+ to easily grip and play.
- • **Multisensory Learning Experience:** Bright colors, engaging textures, and friendly animal faces stimulate sensory exploration and cognitive growth.
- • **Weighted Stability for Easy Play:** Each pin’s weighted bottom ensures they stand firm yet topple with satisfying crashes, boosting motor skills.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug’s Animal Bowling Friends is a vibrant 7-piece toddler bowling set featuring 6 soft, weighted animal pins and a 4-inch indented ball. Designed for ages 2 to 4, it promotes gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction through screen-free, active play. The included zippered carry case makes it travel-friendly, perfect for home or on-the-go fun. Trusted for over 35 years, this set combines durable, toddler-safe materials with engaging multisensory features to inspire early childhood development.

## Description

Product Description Bring big fun to little hands with the Melissa & Doug K's Kids Animal Bowling Set – a colorful, toddler-friendly game designed to promote active play and early development. This soft plastic bowling set includes six adorable animal character pins and a lightweight ball, perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Each pin features bright colors, engaging textures, and friendly faces to capture your child’s attention and encourage sensory exploration. Easy to set up and knock down, this preschool bowling game helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social interaction. The included carrying case makes cleanup and storage simple, whether at home or on the go. Designed for ages 2 and up, this set supports physical, cognitive, and emotional growth through interactive, multisensory play. For more exciting pretend play, combine this set with the Melissa and Doug Vet Playset & Beauty Salon Playset, to build the ultimate pretend play world for hours of hands-on, screen-free play. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence! Brand Story By From the Manufacturer This preschool-friendly bowling set has soft plastic components that are easy to lift, easy to maneuver and so much fun to knock down. Six unique character pins feature bright colors, raised textures and sweet facial expressions to encourage little bowlers. Set them up indoors and out--young children will have a blast finding new ways to knock them down. With bright colors, textures and adorable facial expressions, these endearing toys are sure to strike big at playtime. Melissa & Doug K's Kids toys nurture early childhood development in three key skill areas: physical, cognitive and social. With interactive designs and multisensory features, K's Kids promotes constructive play and effortless learning, keeping interest high and new skills flourishing throughout the baby and toddler years.

Review: Great for all ages 1yro+ - Grandkids love this bowling game, one takes a turn The other throws a fit! I purchased it for my grandson he is 1 yro, however, my 2 granddaughters ages 3,4 have a blast. It’s reasonably priced, quality product, easy to pack up (as it comes with a bag to keep it all together) it is plastic, durable but keep in mind hard when they throw it at each other and me. Overall no little pieces, so it’s safe for little kids. Fun game teaching them how to take turns. It’s a work in progress.
Review: Wonderful bowling set! - For this bowling set for my 1.5 year old. To say it’s a cute set, is to say nothing. The colors are bright and vibrant. The material is strong and sturdy. I love how stable all the pieces are. The variety of figurines is great! The size of the bowling set is good also. My kid enjoys throwing the ball and trying to knock the pieces down. This toy is not only fun to play with, but also is very educational. You can teach your child the color, the animals and the count. The bowling set functions in many ways. I’m happy I got it. Definitely recommend.

## Features

- Toddler Bowling Set for Kids: The Melissa & Doug Bowling Friends set includes 6 soft animal bowling pins, a 4-inch indented bowling ball, and a zippered carry case for travel-friendly fun anywhere
- Weighted and Easy to Set Up: Each bowling pin has a weighted bottom, making this toddler bowling set stable and easy for little hands to arrange and knock down during active indoor or outdoor play
- Promotes Active Play and Skill Development: Engaging toddler sports toy helps build gross motor skills, balance, and hand-eye coordination while encouraging teamwork and confidence through screen-free fun
- Gift for Ages 2 to 4: Ideal choice for birthday gifts or everyday play. Travel-friendly bowling game and soft balls for kids are perfectly sized for toddlers at home or on the go; solo or group play
- Wholesome Play for 35+ Years: Melissa & Doug inspires kid-powered play with its learning toys for kids, toddler and infant toys, puzzles, games, building toys & stuffed animals, dolls, & even a doll house

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EYTM7XG |
| Age Range Description | 2+ years |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,163 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #52 in Toy Sports Products |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,780 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Balance and Hand-Eye Coordination |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772091602 |
| Included Components | Ball and 6 Pins |
| Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.91 x 14.25 inches |
| Item Highlight | 7 Piece Kids Bowling Set, 6 Soft Plastic Animal Pins, Weighted Ball, Zippered Carrying Case, Toddler Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ |
| Item Part Number | 9160 |
| Item Type Name | K's Kids Bowling Friends Play Set and Game With 6 Pins and Convenient Carrying Case |
| Item Weight | 950 g |
| Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 9160 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 24 months - 5 years |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 9160 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1+ |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Hand-powered |
| Set Name | K’s Kids Bowling Friends |
| Size | One Size |
| Sub Brand | Friends |
| Subject Character | Variety |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Bowling |
| UPC | 000772091602 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

![Melissa & Doug Animal Bowling Friends Soft Plastic 7-Piece Play Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612yO-9c5hL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What kind of plastic is this set made of?**
A: PVC toxic plastic

**Q: Anyone else’s smell like fragrance? Mine is so strong! It’s awful.**
A: Mine doesn’t smell like anything. My granddaughter loves hers. She plays with it all the time. It’s one of her favorite toys.

**Q: Are the bottoms of the pins weighted a bit so they aren't so lightweight that they are hard to keep standing?**
A: The pins stand up easy even while on my carpet. They are made of rubber like material making them easy to stand and knock down.

**Q: What is the intended animal of the blue pin? It looks like a dog but the red pin is clearly the dog.**
A: The blue one looks like rabbit (long ears) and the green one looks like a mouse.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for all ages 1yro+
*by H***R on November 26, 2025*

Grandkids love this bowling game, one takes a turn The other throws a fit! I purchased it for my grandson he is 1 yro, however, my 2 granddaughters ages 3,4 have a blast. It’s reasonably priced, quality product, easy to pack up (as it comes with a bag to keep it all together) it is plastic, durable but keep in mind hard when they throw it at each other and me. Overall no little pieces, so it’s safe for little kids. Fun game teaching them how to take turns. It’s a work in progress.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful bowling set!
*by M***V on December 29, 2024*

For this bowling set for my 1.5 year old. To say it’s a cute set, is to say nothing. The colors are bright and vibrant. The material is strong and sturdy. I love how stable all the pieces are. The variety of figurines is great! The size of the bowling set is good also. My kid enjoys throwing the ball and trying to knock the pieces down. This toy is not only fun to play with, but also is very educational. You can teach your child the color, the animals and the count. The bowling set functions in many ways. I’m happy I got it. Definitely recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best for 3+ year olds.
*by S***T on January 15, 2026*

The item itself is as advertised, for sure. So I give it 5 stars. However, my daughter has permanently put it away, as her toddler son just wants to throw everything around and hasn't grasped the concept of bowling yet... and the pins have some weight, as well as the ball! Now, I think the weight of the items is a plus, and I'm hoping she finds the patience in a few months to try again. :)

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-29*