What happened to Rescue Heroes?

[mdetloff]

I went in our local Goodwill here today and happen to be there when they were putting out some Fisher Price Rescue Heroes sets. I was able to get my ds 4 the Aquatic Command Center , fire truck and police car and horse along with alot of extra guys, quads, helicopter, etc. Anyways, I got a huge set for right under $20 for everything. I got home and tried to search toysrus for some different pieces and there is nothing. My oldest DS is 13 now so it has been a few years since I have looked at this stuff. My oldest never got into this stuff either, but I remember seeing them in the stores. Do they not make this anymore? Anyways, my ds is having a blast with them, but just wondering for Christmas if he wanted any more pieces if I was out of luck. TIA!

 

[laughinplace199]

I believe that Rescue Heroes were replaced with Planet Heroes a few years ago. My youngest DS just turned 3 and recently discovered DS8's old Rescue Heroes. I'm kind of disappointed that I won't be able to add to the collection.

 

[Poohbug]

Yeah-can't find them in stores anymore. They are great toys and I can find them at rummage sales regularly. If you want more pieces, keep checking resale stores and rummage sales. The good thing is that you can get them pretty cheap.

 

[Kae]

My DS loved Rescue Heroes. I thought they were great toys.

Kae

 

[tinkermom23]

My DS3 & DD3 loved playing with our old ones. I wanted to add a couple to our collection and found one on ebay, but yeah, they aren't in stores anymore. We like to movies too, but they are in VHS so I don't know how long we'll be able to watch them.
You got a great deal!!
You just never know what you'll find at Goodwill.
Last month I was hunting for something and DS9 was with so he went to check out the toy bin. He found a tub of real legos, at least 500 pieces, mostly bricks but some guys & things, all for $4.00!! And a gallon ziploc bag of Playmobil for 99 cents! It was a good day!

 

[pigletto]

I looked for some awhile back thinking my ds would like them and found them gone too!
My dd is 13 now but she loved playing with Rescue Hero stuff when she was little. I am surprised they went away.

 

[minniebeth]

My DS loved Rescue Heroes. I thought they were great toys.

Kae

Oh, my DS did too! We gave all of his Rescue Heroes away (tons of them!) to a Mother's Day Out program which a friend of mine had just opened up and needed toys for. I hope they are still getting lots of fun use out of them!
This thread just gave me a sentimental flashback.

 

[TaraPA]

I have a box of odds & ends Rescue Heroes if anyone is local (Lehigh Valley, PA), you can have them for free if you come pick them up!

 

[luvmy3]

My oldest ds was obsessed with Rescue Heroes. We had everything including that huge aircraft carrier thing. My youngest ds didn't really get into them, it was so sad to see them go. I boxed everything up and was going to give it to Goodwill but a woman was driving through our neighborhood to look through the bulk pick-up garbage (furniture, large baby gear, etc) and I stopped her and asked if she wanted them for her 2 young boys. She said sure so I loaded up the entire back of her SUV with all the stuff. I'm glad they at least made some other kids happy.

I loved their names, my favorite was Maureen Biologist

 

[JB2K]

Fisher-Price/Mattel discontinued the Rescue Heroes line, a few years back (their successors included "heroes" modeled after the DC Comics superheroes, and the current "Space Heroes").

If you're interested in getting a new, in-package RH, you can PM me...

 

[jessica52877]

I have a ton of Rescue Heroes that I collected for DS but he just isn't interested. He convinced me he LOVED the Planet Heroes but those were only played with the 1st week. Every other child I know just LOVED them! We do have a dvd that he used to watch all the time. The VHS tapes I got rid of once he stopped watching them.

 

[RobinFabulous]

Some of the RH movies are on DVD, I found Jonah's at Best Buy

 

[gasperdam]

My older 2 ds's loved these and now ds(2) does too!

I have a box of odds & ends Rescue Heroes if anyone is local (Lehigh Valley, PA), you can have them for free if you come pick them up!

I am in the Lehigh Valley and would be interested. I see you are leaving soon so maybe I can catch up with you after your trip. Have fun!

 

[disneymom3]

I am bummed they got rid of them. My boys are nine and eight and have been playing with RHs for probably five years now. They still love them. We have movies too and a couple are on DVD.

 

[torinsmom]

Check on ebay for specific pieces or even sets. There are also videos. I have one of the big command centers that had this feature where you could record and replay a message. DS was about 5 when he recorded something on there/ He is 15 now, and I can't get rid of the command center, because his little voice sounds so cute!! He loved him some Rescue Heroes!

Marsha

 

[DawnM]

My older 2 sons LOVED them. We had a large collection.

I have a 5 year old, but he really hasn't played with young toys since he wants to only play with what his brothers have.....it makes me sad, but I think it is normal.

We are donating our rescue heroes to a friend for her kids for Christmas since her DH lost his job.

Dawn

 

[sjms71]

My DD loved them then my DS they are now too big for them so I just sold ours at a yard sale in Oct.

 

[coastiewifern]

I saw some at Big lots last week. I was shocked they had them

 

[mum of two pirates]

I wanted some positive mentors for my two boys, that did something besides fight. Imho even though the goods guys took care of the bad guys in cartoons they where still fighting. When RH came out they were great because the movies that went them showed the boys that the action heroes rescued people and how to mimic there actions with out fighting. DH has tried to get rid of them several times and I wont let him. Tons of money into them and I want them for my grand kids someday. who knows what will be around then. Mum

 

[shawna1041]

I went in our local Goodwill here today and happen to be there when they were putting out some Fisher Price Rescue Heroes sets. I was able to get my ds 4 the Aquatic Command Center , fire truck and police car and horse along with alot of extra guys, quads, helicopter, etc. Anyways, I got a huge set for right under $20 for everything. I got home and tried to search toysrus for some different pieces and there is nothing. My oldest DS is 13 now so it has been a few years since I have looked at this stuff. My oldest never got into this stuff either, but I remember seeing them in the stores. Do they not make this anymore? Anyways, my ds is having a blast with them, but just wondering for Christmas if he wanted any more pieces if I was out of luck. TIA!

I had the same problem for my son. He loves rescue heros and I had tons of stuff from my oldest. I went on ebay and found tons more. So you might check, they may not be new but my son didn't care when he got tons of stuff for his birthday in August. They all looked new and I just packaged them up nicely.