nwcatchick
My first thought also was that Bob the Builder (our favorite) was definitely a big inspiration for this show. And on top of that they took a cue from the success of popular Spanish/English bilingual shows, such as Diego. However true that may be, my boys love construction themes and tools (how cute is a hammer named Pat & a screwdriver named Felipe?), and I like watching them learn some Spanish too. They took to this show right away and ask to watch it all the time! I think it's pretty cute and tolerable for adult viewers, which is more than I can say for most of the other shows aimed at kids. The episodes stick to a predictable pattern, it's upbeat and delivers some good messages. Although it may not be the most original program ever, it's enjoyable children's programming all the same!
hockeygoddess8
My Grandson is very picky on what he will watch on TV, it often takes awhile for him to warm to a show. This time he really liked it and it won't get him really worked up like some shows can, and more importantly it doesn't get on my nerves early in the morning like some shows. It's cheerful and easy going, a bit like the Thomas the Tank Engine. You can stand it being on in the background without gritting your teeth like Barney and stuff. I did notice the voice of "RED" from the 70's show in one episode, I thought it seemed funny to hear his voice in a children's show. Kudos to Wilmar- and creators also of course
ReviewedIt
The only way this show could have copied Bob the Builder any more would be to call it "Roberto the Construction Worker". This is just pitiful. There is not an original idea about this show. They simply jumped on the coat tails of an established success and added a politically correct Hispanic character so that TV can continue to indoctrinate our children to speak Spanish. I think it is sad that other reviewers give this blatant copy credence by saying it is cute and creative. If we encourage outright copies of other show's creative efforts we will soon find that our kids have nothing new to watch - just bad remakes of the same old shows. Shame on the creators of this ripoff and shame on Disney for picking it up. And shame on any of you folks who support it. How would you like for someone to take your years of creative blood, sweat and tears and copy it for monetary gain at your expense. I gave the show a 3 because at at least they copied a show that is good for kids to watch, unlike most of the other programming on Disney. How disappointing.
peace9-1
Manny is a repairman with a toolbox full of talking tools, all of which are cleverly named: for example, the measuring tape is Stretch, the hammer is Pat. Together Manny and his tools take on a variety of jobs, which always require thinking through possible ways of getting them done. In one episode, they're trying to help a lady get a new oven into her house, but it's too big for the door, so they have to try to find some other way to get it into the house.Manny is a Latino, and speaks a mixture of English and Spanish, as do some of the other characters on the show; only one of his tools has a Latino accent -- Felipe, the phillips screwdriver. When other characters greet them, they typically say, "Hola, Manny. Hello, Tools."My 4-year-old daughter loves this show. She enjoys learning what the different tools are and what they do.
