IPhone 3G used's review (Holds up nicely) 『I wanted a thick chalk that my 2 young grandchildren could use without breaking. The small size chalk have all broken into unuseable pieces. These nice large thick pieces are just great.』
(Great Purchase) 『I love these crayons. I recommend them to anyone and everyone with toddlers. My daughter loves to color. But, she was always breaking her crayons. These do not break. They also don't roll all over the table and the case is perfect as well. They were delivered very fast too.』
(Great quality, plastic case, and my toddler loves them!) 『From the mother of a 2.5 year-old:
First, let me say that I didn't realize these came in a plastic case. This is so great, since my son tends to rip apart the typical paper/cardboard crayon boxes on the first day. The case has a clear lid w/ a hinge, and placeholders (little cut-ins that the pointed edge of the triangle can sit it) for each crayon which make it really easy for my son to constantly put them into and then take out of the box over and over.
As far as the quality of the crayons, these have not broken yet and appear to be very difficult to break (provided we can keep them away from the dog, of course). The crayons are thicker and longer than the Crayola triangular crayons, which we've come to learn break very easily. I think the number of crayons in the set (10) is perfect - it provides a good variety of colors to choose from.
I highly recommend these crayons. Try them, you'll be impressed! And your kid(s) will be too!』
(The Best Crayons ever!!!) 『I bought these for my 2 1/2 year old daughter, and she instantly loved them. I like these crayons so much better than Crayola. They do not break, and color nicely. I recommend these crayons to anyone with a toddler. The perfect crayon.』
(Excellent crayons for little fingers) 『My sister-in-law gave these to my son for Christmas, shortly before he turned 3. They are great crayons; they color well, they are easy to grip, they don't roll around, the case is easy to open, and because they are fairly fat, they don't break into several pieces like the slender Crayola crayons. In fact, these are the only crayons I will turn him loose with, as the others break into pieces which then get ground into the carpet.』 『The Melissa and Doug 10 Jumbo Triangular Crayons set is one of the coolest crayon sets we have ever found. These are some super bright crayon colors here. Melissa and Doug have made orange more orange, purple more purple, and green? What can we say it is the greenest green we have ever seen put into a crayon. All the bright colors aside the 10 Jumbo Triangular Crayons from Melissa and Doug have a lot more going for them. Why triangular? Well that way they don't roll away and end up trapped under the couch, the triangular shape also lends itself to an easier grip for the little ones. What else can we say other than hey these are stronger than other crayons we have tested, and they have the quality you have come to expect from Melissa and Doug. With these bright, vibrant, non-toxic super strong, 10 Jumbo Triangular Crayons from Melissa and Doug you will have your little artist well on their way to painting the next Mona Lisa!』
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Learning Curve
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Mavis -->There's Only One Diesel with Sidebars!) 『What can you say about an engine who manages to get cheerful little Toby mad at her!
Mavis is a young, feisty diesel whose inexperience frequently gets her into trouble. That said, she *is* learning; and certainly after she shows her usefulness, she becomes one of the crew. (Even though she is a Diesel they don't hold that against her.)
Like all of Thomas' friends Mavis is sturdy and a great pal. She is also very useful in the development of 'made up' Thomas tales.
In appearance Mavis is black with the yellow markings around her square face. In addition, and for reasons unexplained, she has sidebars and a cow catcher which is certainly not standard quarry attire. It does mean, however, that she can substitute on Toby's line from time to time.
Four stars. Mavis is a nice, second-string engine.』
(Mavis the diesel engine) 『If your child enjoys acting out the Thomas&Friends episodes, Mavis is a black diesel engine with yellow stripes around her face who works in Toby's quarry. At first, the quarry manager would not let Mavis go out much, but when she saved Toby from falling off a bridge, the quarry manager decided to give her a second chance. She and Toby are now best pals and work together to get the troublesome trucks in shape at the quarry.
To expand the fun of Mavis, you can get the quarry mine tunnel and send Mavis for the ride of her life. If you need an engine to help Toby with the work in the quarry, I recommend getting Mavis.』
(Great fun, but shows wear early) 『My boys love Thomas and all his friends (and I like that Mavis is a lady engine but is really tough). Mavis gets played with often and in general she is, as most all of the Thomas line, durable. However, her black paint seems to chip off more easily along her edges than with the other engines - could be it just shows up more because of the color. I say it shows that she is loved when my sons ask why her paint is chipping, but you might warn your kids to be extra careful with Mavis. Otherwise, she's a lot of fun.』
(Mavis has changed since my day) 『I was just looking at my 8 year old Mavis and I relized it only has four wheels. The one in the picture has 6 wheels. Of course Salty in the picture has eight wheels and our Salty has six but that made me wonder. Because of Mavis's sideplates she doesn't run very well but my little sister loves her anyway. I wish they'd make the magnets like the take along Thomas magnets that u can connect both ways but I guess we can't have everything.』
(One of the few Female Engines) 『Mavis is a diesel engine that works in the Sodor quarry. She sometimes is too independent for her own good. Mavis has sleek black paint, a cowcatcher, and buffers around her wheels. Her smiling face will be sure to brighten up your child's playtime. Choose Mavis or any of the fun Thomas products. They're great!』 『All aboard the next stop along the learning curve . . . kids three and up will enjoy the magical adventures of the ever-popular Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System. Featuring characters from theThomas the Tank Engine&Friendsvideo series and theThomas and the Magic Railroadfeature film now out on video, this system allows children to re-enact their favorite Thomas tales or create new adventures of their own. Besides encouraging imagination, wooden train-play helps kids develop motor and social skills. The Thomas Wooden Railway System is designed to grow along with kids' increasing skills, offering years of enjoyable play and new adventures around each and every bend.
Thomas and his friends bring personality and fun to wooden train play. All aboard for adventure on the Island of Sodor! A fiesty young diesel engine, Mavis is high-spirited and often does things without thinking about their consequences. For use with Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System sets (sold separately).』
『Assigned to the Farquhar Quarry Co., Ltd., Mavis is one of the hardest-working engines on the Thomas Wooden Railway System. Still, by her smile and bright eyes, we can tell that this six-wheeled, 3.25-inch-long worker bears her burdens cheerfully. Made of sturdy wood and plastic, black-and-white Mavis is part of a whole creative system of train-car characters, wooden tracks, and scenery based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. She attaches to other cars via heavy-duty magnets. Like all Thomas Wooden Railway parts, Mavis carries a lifetime warranty.--Joan DeClaire』
IPhone 3G used's review (great buy) 『Purchased for my grand son age 3. Easy to set up and sturdy. He loves it and it is getting lots of play time. He already likes to count with it. Great buy for the money.』
(This toy was a hit with my grandchild!) 『It's not easy to select a toy for a grandchild across the nation from you. LeapFrog toys are great quality, and so far, he's had lots of fun with everything Ive sent him. 』
(Great toy for indoor play!) 『My son loves this toy ever since I opened the packaging. Fun value of this toy is great, educational value is mediocre at best. Sounds do get annoying after some time (to me, not to my son!). Overall a fairly decent purchase.』
(Fantastic Educational Toy!) 『Although we have only had the toy for a short time, I love what it will be teaching my son. So few toys focus on skip counting, and this is one that does it in a fun and consistent way. I also love that you can take on skills at your child's pace, choosing the point at which you want the toy to stop counting. The Spanish aspect is also a great thing! I love Leap frog toys!』
(great counting game) 『I bought this for my daughter who has autism to help her count. It is great for that. She had fun throwing the ball into the hoop. She also liked when the hoop cheered for her. It can help you up to on hundred but you can also just count up to ten at one time. Also can count by fives and tens. Really fun educational toy for counting.』 『Introducing the only basketball game that teaches numbers and counting all the way to 100 in both English and Spanish. Rally sounds and a cheering crowd encourage your little one as he learns to count. Just choose your counting mode and language, and if you'd like, set a goal for yourself. Game attaches to a chair, doorknob or wall and includes a 3-inch-diameter soft ball. Attachment hardware included. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Learning from this toy in so many ways) 『I bought this toy for my niece when she was about 16 months old. She loved it. The pictures, the sounds. Three months later, she's grown with the blocks. Before, she lacked the dexterity to orient them in three dimensions so make the animals match up. Now, she can handle three dimensional movement, no problem, and her challenge is to get the front and back to match up in the right directions. She knows what animals they are , knows how to make the sound of all of them (woof woof!), and when a pig or a cow shows up in another book, that she can go over, get the blocks and arrange them to make the sound. She. Loves. Them. Melissa and doug - two thumbs way up.』
(How can you not love this toy??) 『Honestly. Are people ignorant and just negative at every given opportunity? What's with such horrid reviews of this product? One, Melissa&Doug has the BEST customer service. If your sound blocks don't give the desired noise, call M&D. They'll send you new ones free of charge. Seriously. (They very happily replaced my train puzzle bc it didn't make the requisite "whoo whoo" noise.) Two, I love a puzzle that has only two pieces. What parent wouldn't?? And, finally, this toy really does challenge younger children. We had it forever, and my son always loved to help me put the pieces together. At 20 months, he assembled his first match on his own - much to his and my surprise and delight. He now loves to make all the matches, many times over. This puzzle is definitely more of a challenge than the ones w/the corresponding picture or shape under each piece (a lot of M&D puzzles).』
(Wonderful concept) 『I love this toy no little pieces too lose - fun for infant to toddler. Makes great sounds. My youngest has enjoyed it at 1 month (the sounds) and my oldest now 3.5 still loves it. An great easy introduction to puzzles for toddlers and a great introduction to animals for infants. Win win! Not to mention its cute - I can display it instead of hide in with our plethora of plastic toys.』
(a quality product) 『my grandaughter is 20 months old and I wanted to give her something for Christmas that wasn't made in China so I went with the local-made-in-the-usa toy. To my surprise, she loved the colors and sounds but was a bit to young to fingure out how the blocks put together made the animal sounds. She keeps at it tho and brings it to "mimi" to play with her. I'm glad I purchased this quality product』
(Poor audio quality ruins great concept) 『What a great concept ole "melissa" and "doug" came up with. Blocks with different farm animals that only make the sound of the animal when matched up correctly. Unfortunately, they should have spent a little more in the audio department. All the sound is garbly and distorted. Even better, the rooster sounds like he's being butchered, the horse sounds distressed, as if being chased by a pack of wild hounds.
I would have been willing to pay a couple of bucks more for a better product.』 『A classic favorite! Animals "sound off" when the two wooden cubes are properly placed in the wooden tray. Find the halves that match and listen to six different realistic farm animal sounds. Develops visual perception and fine motor skills.』
IPhone 3G used's review (My niece loves it) 『I gave this to my 3 year old niece and she loves the play money, credit card and beeps when you push the number buttons. I had gotten one just like this for my daughter 10 years ago. We still have it, it has stood up to countless hours of play and lemonade stands on hot summer days!』 『Winner of 22 awards and the perfect addition to any pretend store, this colorful cash register is a working solar-powered calculator that holds life-size bills! Over-sized buttons and a big number display make it appropriate for all levels of learning ability.Includes play bills, plastic coins, pretend Bank One credit card and suggested activities.Grades Pre K&Up』
IPhone 3G used's review (Great first crayon) 『This is a wonderful first set of crayons for a smaller child. The crayons are triangular so the child can hold it in his small hands. As with all Melissa and Doug toys, it is very nicely presented so it makes a good gift (ages 15 months and up). - Noga Rosenthal』
(The best crayons we ever had.) 『These crayons are triangular, so little kids can handle them a lot easier than the round ones. They feel more like plastic than the usual wax material, making them somewhat erasable. They are extremely well made in China by a company that manufactures arts and crafts for kids (Artrain Industrial Ltd. from Hong Kong).The box we purchased from Amazon contains 24 colors and they come in a hard plastic case with a transparent lid that helps the kids keep them organized. They are marketed in the USA by the toy company "Melissa&Doug". These crayons are non-toxic, non-roll and stronger than regular crayons, our family highly recommends them.』 『This item includes 24 triangular crayons that are non-toxic, non-roll, and stronger than regular crayons!』
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (cute but poorly made) 『While the chair looked very cute and seemed to be something that a toddler would like to sit in, it was not. The chair is flimsy. My two year old kept falling out of it. Very unstable chair. The seller sent it in record time. I was very pleased with them. Through no fault of theirs, the chair just did not work out for us.』
(It's alright..) 『This was one of the lower priced items for the Rose Petal Cottage. It's durable enough and fits well in the Cottage. My little girl is 5 and it fits her perfect.』
(Good chair but, not stable enough) 『Everything is fine with this chair except my 1 year old daughter falls out occasionally because it doesn't have enough of a solid base. It's air inside instead of cushion so if she moves around to much it sort of bounces her out. She does seem to really like it though. A child who fell out onto a hard surface might get hurt.』
(Poorly made but cute chair.) 『My daughter got this chair from Santa on Christmas morning and shortly after sitting in it the chair tipped sideways and dumped her out. She was unharmed however we realized then that the chair had to go. The chair has a big buldge in the back I guess to keep it from falling backward but it forces the child sitting in it to sit forward and that is not comfortable. The soft cover is nice but the blow up design and durability for the price does not add up. I am going to find a nice bean bag chair to replace it with.』
(Not at all what we thought.) 『This "chair" has a lip on the back of it making it where it doesn't even sit up right. When the kids sit in it, they slide out. It is very hard to get the cover on it correctly and it doesn't hold air. I would NOT buy this item if I had it to do over again.』 『
Chair inflates and has a fabric cover for easy use! A great place to kick back!
The perfect seat! Every girl's cottage is her castle, and every castle needs a throne. This inflatable lounge chair offers a comfortable place to kick back in the Rose Petal Cottage (sold separately). Sized just right for little girls and made just for relaxing, this chair comes complete with a soft fabric covering. Inflatable armchair comes with fabric cover and instructions. Ages 3 and up.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Ambulance has Everything!) 『My daughter received this toy for Christmas. It has lots of little pieces from oxygen masks to medical bags. Lots of little pieces so not for children who still put toys in their mouth. This toy is worth its money! My daughter even puts her zoo animals in the back and transports them to her imaginary vets office. We also purchased the baby with the incubator which slides into the ambulance perfectly! Great toy and it's made in GERMANY. For us that is a huge plus we have been trying to avoid toys made in China. We love the playmobil brand!』
(Not for kids under 5) 『As with all Playmobil products, this is a good one. My son turned 3 yesterday and wanted an ambulance "with guys" (AKA paramedics). The box says "not for children under 3". Since my son is only 3, he plays pretty rough. The wheels fall off of the ambulance, the stretcher falls apart, etc. This is a great toy for an older child. If your child is less than 5, get something more sturdy.』
(sturdy toy) 『so much fun,packed with equiptment, our nearly 3 year old grandson loves to play with his playmobil toys』
(Imagination Station) 『Playmobil has some of the best play sets available. Each set has much more than what buyers would expect for a children's toy. You don't just have an ambulance. Even better kids can open it, and take out the supplies. The humans are bendable, and youngsters can place their EMS content on their patients. Simply, kids can place the equipment. No snaps. Also, remove the parts just as easily!』
(5 yr old LOVES!) 『I have a 5 yr old boy who is very detail oriented. He wanted a white ambulance he could put his "injured" firemen into. This was the only white one I could find that actually opened in the back. But it was so much more for him. It has a guirney with a strap and IV (clips onto arm) A cast for the arm, leg and headwrap. It has different "medical equipment" and he can't stop playing with it. The only thing he would have liked is a siren that really makes noise(although this is probably a + for most parents)The blue lights really flash and he just makes the siren noise himself- which I think is adorable. I will definately look into more playmobile toys for him.』 『This Ambulance comes with working flashing light. Roof is removable, side door and back door can be opened. Equipped with medical instruments for patient care. Gurney legs can fold and head rest is adjustable.』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Loved by all!) 『I purchased this piano for my daughter for her 2nd birthday. She is my third daughter and both sisters are close in age, so finding the perfect gift for her is not easy.
When I came across the Melissa&Doug Learn-To-Play piano, I was thrilled. I also am familiar with this brand, so I expected that it would be excellent quality.
When I received it....I was even more thrilled!!! The colors are bright and cheerful, the design is sturdy. Not only does my 2 year old love it, but my 3 and 4 year olds love it as well. The older two can both follow the learn-to-play book really well. It is easy to understand and all of the songs are classic kid songs (Row Row Row your Boat, Mary Had a Little Lamb,Im a Little Teapot, Twinkle Twinkle, A Tisket A Tasket, Old MacDonald, London Bridge is Falling Down, Pop, Goes the Weasel, The Farmer in the Dell). My 4 year old can actually play a couple of songs now, without even using the book, which is proof to me that kids really can learn from this adorable piano!
I would (and have) recommended this piano to my friends and family.』
(Excellent, even for a 12 month old!) 『I bought this for my daughter as she loved her plastic infant piano with four keys, but as she got older she threw it around more than she 'played' it. The Melissa and Doug piano is much larger, very sturdy, and is heavy enough that it stays in place while my little girl bangs on the keys.
I am confident that as she gets older, she may actually learn to play this piano with the included music book. The piano arrived in tune, and is quite playable even with adult fingers on the small, child-sized keys.
I got this piano while it was on sale for a ridiculously low price, and it is definitely a good value. Even at the regular price I think this piano is worth purchasing for children that are even remotely musically inclined, or for those with children that just like to make noise with musical instruments like my daughter.
Very highly recommended!』
(fun for a toddler) 『This piano is cute for a toddler. I ordered it for my 2 year old. She loves to bang on the keys and the color coding on the keys with the accompanying song book make it easy for me to play some of her favorite tunes. The size of the piano however, is not what I had expected. I thought it would be much larger... proportional to the size of a toddler. Instead, it is quite small. It is too short for my daughter to sit at with her toddler chair, but is too tall when placed on a coffee table unless she is standing up. I'm not sure how it was intended to be used, but is a good value nonetheless.』
(Great classic Topy Piano - Solidly Built) 『Great piano. Solid. We knocked it over a lot. It survived until Lucas was 5 years old. Sad to see it go into the garage sale. Classic metal tine sound.』
(Not a bad toy piano) 『Overall, this is a nice toy piano. The sound is really good. The bright colors are appealing. Two of the keys stick together. It scratches easily, but my one year old can be tough on toys. My one year old climbs on top of it since it's so small. The first time it got knocked over the top came off but went back on easily. Now the top is a little loose.』 『Here are the keys to playing a colorful tune! This brightly painted upright piano features 25 keys and two full octaves to give kids a wide range of notes to play, as well as a helpful color-coded key chart to help them quickly learn the musical scale. Measures 16" x 9.75" x 11.5".』
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Sprig Toys
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (My son LOVES his rig!) 『My son is a little young (2 years), but the discovery rig is one of his favorite toys. He will push it all over the house and yard. It can easily go over the rocks and stairs, but there's not a scratch on my hardwood floors. He loves the music and will often stop pushing to do a little dance and then he's back on his adventure. I love that I don't have worry about how it's made. It may be part plastic, but it smells like wood which gets a great reaction from all my adult friends.』 『Discover Rig is a sturdy, battery-free vehicle with a removable push bar. It comes with Adventure Guide Cap Faraday, and can seat up to three Adventure Guide characters at one time. When a child rolls the Discover Rig forward, it triggers the generator that fuels the lights and sounds. Three play modes on the Discover Rig control the electronic features: Search (lights only) Rally (lights and motor sounds) Adventure (lights, motor, dialog, sound effects and songs� the whole kit and caboodle!) The Discover Rig is the sound enabler for all Adventure Guides who hop in the driver�s seat, taking a child on self-powered expeditions of the imagination. Recommended for ages 3 and up. No batteries required.』
