Real Wheels - Truck Adventures (There Goes a Truck/Fire Truck/Garbage Truck) [DVD]

We started with "There Goes a Dump Truck" which actually features a different "Dave." This first Dave was in the Dumptruck, Tractor and Farm Truck versions - maybe a few others - and is pretty unbearable for parents as far as how silly he is. The newer Dave (Dave Hood) is in all the rest (along with his sidekick, Becky, in some) and is much less goofy than the other Dave. I don't think the kids really care though...the sillier the better and my son loves them both.Anyway, I started with the dumptruck one when my son was almost 2 and he was immediately glued to the TV. I don't let him watch cartoons and try to limit overall TV to things that are at least somewhat informative/educational. As a result, he was never one to sit and watch much TV (made it hard for me to get things done!). But, with this series, he enjoyed watching the real live machines and vehicles (and some of the more goofy moments) so much. It really was a lifesaver at times. Needless to say it didn't take long for me to collect the entire series. I have watched them along with him and learned quite a bit about different occupations. My in-laws were farmers and really enjoyed watching the "Tractor" and "Farm Truck" versions with him.His favorites include "There goes a Firetruck," "There goes a Monster Truck" and "There goes a Spaceship." But, he literally rotates through all of them and has over the past year plus!I can't say enough good things about the video series as far as my son's enjoyment goes. Just don't look for any oscars for the acting and editing. It's pretty choppy, even for an amateur eye.I would highly recommend any in this series if your child likes any type of machine or vehicle.

I was very pleased to see this dvd version of Dave Hood's entertaining series. It contains three of the popular shows -- There Goes a Fire Truck, There Goes a Garbage Truck, and There Goes a Truck. We have about ten of these Dave Hood videos on VHS, and think There Goes a Fire Truck is the very best. There Goes a Garbage Truck shows us a variety of refuse removal vehicles as well as recycling facilities, and There Goes a Truck displays a wide variety of trucks, including a monster truck, tow truck, military transforming trucks and the world's biggest truck -- used to transport the Space Shuttle. The latter two selections feature Becky as well as Dave, and all have the goofy humor that keeps kids laughing.DVD extras are winners at our house too, and include a sing-a-long song about the sounds a fire truck makes, an interactive fire truck (which will teach your child to use the remote faster than any verbal instruction!), an interactive video glossary that uses a number of short film clips to demonstrate hoses, helmets, etc. There's even a bloopers reel.Honestly, if your kids like the series, they will LOVE this dvd, and the price is very good. Another winner from Dave Hood.

The product description said that this used dvd was in good condition but it is definitely not. The first time I tried to play it for my grandson it repeatedly stopped and would not continue playing. Several scratches on disk. I used a dvd cleaner on it and it did improve performance but still will not play continuously.

My 2 year old son loves this DVD! And my husband and I enjoy it as well. This DVD includes 3 videos: There Goes A Fire Truck, There Goes a Garbage Truck, and There goes a Truck, plus a bunch of special features. This is a great deal! Most children's DVD's are just copies of their VHS cousins, with no bonus material, lasting only 30 minutes, and expensive This one is over 90 minutes, and priced the same as other DVD's.We don't own a TV, so we curl up in front of the computer and watch. We love truck driver Dave, and his side-kick truck driver Becky for their enthusiasm, sense of humor, and their ability to teach in a very entertaining way. I do hope they come out with more DVD versions of "There Goes..." series. We would buy them all. Our son has learned so much, and animately describes the scenes to me as each new scenario comes up. I think girls would enjoy this, too. Becky is right in there with Dave and all their misadventures.Highly recommended. You and your kids will be very happy you purchased this great DVD

'Real Wheels - there goes a...' are educational and fun. They have a great way of educating kids and adults by presenting the information in a silly but clear manner. My son was given several of these and the adults had just as much fun watching them as he did.Now we are getting them for my great-nephew.

My (now 3 year old) son LOVES these DVD's. He has watched them all multiple times. Whenever we're in the car, every time he sees a piece of construction equipment, a fire truck or a garbage truck (or any of the vehicles featured on the DVD's) he gets very excited and yells, "THERE'S DAVE!!!" This is of course, followed closely by the name of whatever truck or vehicle he is seeing at that particular time.The DVD's are great for kids as they are informative about what the various trucks/vehicles do. and/or where they go. Dave Hood is fun for kids to watch because he's always getting himself into trouble for not listening to instructions. Then, when it's his turn to do something, he generally messes it up and then has to fix it (with the tag line "I shouldn't have done THAT." There is a nice take home message on the DVDs. Kids are encouraged to read and to stay in school, and then if they want to learn more about "whichever topic is on the DVD...." they can go to their local library and find out more.