Melissa & Doug Shape-Sorting Dump Truck Wooden Toy with 9 Blocks and 2 Toy Figures
- 9 wooden blocks in shapes and colors
- 2 toy figures included
- Tilting truck bed with a back door that lifts
- Wood build, matching holes on the truck bed
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Sorting then tipping makes this truck a two-step toy, with figures for pretend play. The listing gives no age or truck size.
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ASIN: B012WE829MModel: MND9397Category: Sorting & Stacking Toys
Overview
A toddler playroom gets a toy truck that sorts shapes as well as hauling them. Blocks drop through matching holes in the bed, the back door lifts, and the bed tilts to dump the load.
Sorting and dumping give two kinds of play in one toy, and the figures add pretend scenes. No age range or measurements appear in the listing, so check those against the child.
Who it's for
Caregivers who want a sorter with a pretend-play vehicle attached get both uses here. Buyers wanting a ride-on, or an electronic toy, are in the wrong place.
Pros and cons
- Shape sorting plus dump action
- Two figures for pretend play
- Wooden blocks in varied shapes and colors
- Builds shape and color recognition
- Age range not listed
- Truck dimensions not given
- Block sizes not stated
Performance notes
Each block fits one hole in the truck bed, so a child learns by trial which shape goes where. When the bed is full, lifting the back door and tilting the bed empties it, which restarts the game without help.
Where it stands among sorting & stacking toys
- #10 most-searched brand and model of the 12 sorting & stacking toys lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 sorting & stacking toys we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Melissa |
|---|---|
| Model | MND9397 |
| Wooden blocks | 9 |
| Toy figures | 2 |
| Cube material | Wood |
| Action | Back door lifts, bed tilts to dump |
| Activity | Shape sorting and pretend play |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Melissa & Doug Dump Truck a ride-on toy?
No. It is a wooden toy truck that works as a shape sorter, with 9 blocks and 2 toy figures.
How do the blocks come out of the dump truck?
The back door lifts and the truck bed tilts, dumping the cargo.
What does the Melissa & Doug Dump Truck help teach?
The listing names shape recognition, color identification and fine motor skills.