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Learning Curve
Usually ships in 5 to 7 weeks IPhone 3G used's review (I love it) 『I bought this for my two year old son, because I was going to make my own Bob the Builder costume for Halloween. I thought it would go great, because he could play with it after Halloween was over. He started playing with it before I even took it out of the box, and I ended up letting him play with it before Halloween. The tools and hardhat are very durable. He loves pressing the button, and dancing along to the Bob the Builder song. I would recommend this for anyone's little builder!』
(He loves it!) 『I bought my stepson this tool belt set for Halloween because he is obsessed with Bob the Builder. He loves all the tools as well as pressing the button on the belt and responding to Bob asking, "Can we fix it?" He loves "working" next to daddy who is a general contractor. He and I also pretend to build things with the tools (I of course am Wendy). This is the first time I have seen him really role play and its wonderful to see he gets the idea of pretend. The toolbelt is definitely one of his favorite toys and worth every penny. I want to agree with folks that the hat is a bit large. Also, some of the loops for tools are a bit too small to get the tools into very easily. Still my little guy loves this toy so don't let that dissuade you!』
(Fun tools and belt, horrible hat) 『My 2 y/o really enjoys putting the toolbelt on and playing with the tools. The tools are pretty well built. I wish they didn't have to brand every piece as BtB. Biggest disappointment was the helmet. It does not have an adjustment band inside and is somewhat small. It's actually best described as a plastic bowl and won't stay on his head.』
(On of his favorites) 『I bought this for my almost-two-year old for his Halloween costume. I don't think he has taken it off since. The tools are perfect for little hands, but keep an eye on him when he has the hammer! We got our money's worth for sure.』
(great idea, average execution) 『Bought this set for my son, who is almost three and loves anything construction-related. We have had this set for almost a month, and have mixed feelings about it. The hard-hat does not stay in place - should have been obvious to me from the picture as it has nothing to hold it in place. this annoyed my son as he has a fireman's plastic hat that has an adjustable insert that enables me to adjust it so that it is held snuggly in place - this has no such thing. the belt is good for the most past - although all the slots seem to be the same size so it was difficult to insert some of the tools and there was also a sizing issue. however, the talking buckle/pront part was such a hit. my son enjoyed having bob the builder talk to him! so overall, i would say that this set has the potential but still a few details were left out.』 『Little workers can get ready for a hard day's play dressed just like Bob the Builder. The Talking Toolbelt comes with 5 fun phrases and 4 easy-grab, kid-safe tools that fit onto the belt.
Complete set includes fold-out ruler with removable screws, working hammer, wrench, screwdriver and pliers, expandable toolbelt that holds 5 tools and lights up and yellow Bob helmet. Made of sturdy plastic. Belt requires 3 "AAA" batteries (included).
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Fisher-Price
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Play value lasts and lasts) 『We bought this toy for my son's first Christmas when he was just over a year old. A year later he still loves playing with it. He has a favorite song that he and Daddy started dancing to months and months ago. The batteries last forever in it, and it is so durable considering the abuse it has gotten. Now that he's two it has turned into a stool on occasion! It is one of the best toys we've bought and the only toy that has really grown with him. He's now starting to get into numbers and colors and the piano is right there with him. I highly recommend this toy.』
(Great toy!) 『My daughter recieved this toy for her first birthday and loved it. It is durable, fun, and not annoying to adults. She still plays with it about once a week at three years old.』
(EXCELLENT TOY!!) 『I bought this for my niece on her 1st birthday, and she immediately walked up to it and started hitting the keys and dancing to the accompanying music. Great little toy for the money, highly recommend!』
(This is Awesome) 『This toy is AWESOME!!! My baby boy has a blast with it and i must admit i do as well! I'd advise anyone with a toddler to purchase this great creation.』
(Favorite Toy) 『This is my daughter's favorite toy. We purchased it when she was 9 months old and she is now 16 months. It was the first toy that held her attention for more than a minute or two. It was also the first toy she could play with standing. Having a background in music myself, I appreciate the extent to which this toy teaches music. My only reservations about this toy are the sturdiness and the price. It has been durable enough for my toddler, but I wish it was another inch or two higher and the legs were slightly more substantial. That said, it has never tipped or fallen on my child. Overall, a great buy, and a must-have if you can find a good price!』 『Little ones can rock out with their very own Baby Grand Piano! This pint-sized piano teaches numbers and colors, as well as exposes them to musical concepts like tempo, pitch and style. Baby is encouraged to play and learn with the eight light-up keys and four activities with four songs led by a dancing character and "magic" music book. Features three modes: Learning, Musical Fun and Imagination. Requires 3 "C" batteries (not included). Measures 19" x 17" x 17". Adult assembly required.』 『There’s nothing like watching small children fall in love with music. This baby grand will play Cupid to a toddler’s relationship to music. Just the right size for little fingers, with bright colors, lights, and familiar songs and learning concepts; kids will need no introduction before getting in there and starting to tickle those ivories! Three modes of play encourage children to enjoy music, learn basic concepts (alphabet, counting, opposites, etc.), or just play notes and chords on the eight-key keyboard. A plastic songbook (built into the piano) uses numerals on musical notation to teach aspiring musicians the correlation between the sounds they hear, the notes on the page, and the keys on the keyboard. Slides and buttons and dials can be manipulated to adjust tempo, pitch, and style, while a metronome keeps time. And a friendly maestro monster looms over the piano, dancing as your artiste creates composes her or his opuses. The music, as with so many children’s toys, is moderately unpleasant—nursery rhymes meet lounge jazz—but not the worst you’ll ever hear. And the joy toddlers will get out of playing their own melodies, as well as the potential for learning, far outweighs the burden of listening to cheesy tunes. Or you can just keep it in note-playing mode, and skip the pre-recorded tunes altogether! Three "C" batteries required (not included). Some adult assembly is required.--Emilie Coulter』
IPhone 3G used's review (Great product) 『Our little girl loves them for her Baby Alive doll. They absorb well........and have terrific fastener strips. Recommend.』
(don't bother) 『Take the advice of others and just buy newborn diapers. You'll get a whole lot more and pay a whole lot less. I was actually considering making a couple diapers from cloth. My daughter has the Wets n Wiggles, so the "pee" is only water and with a cloth diaper, it would just have to dry out, not even be washed.』
(Cloth diapers?) 『I bought the doll for xmas so we haven't tested out the diapers yet (amazon made me put in the stars, will come back and update that). I am wondering if you could use cloth diapers (sew some velcro on to an old rag)? I will give that a try first, maybe with pins before i commit to sewing.』
(Please read for your and your wallet's own sakes!) 『I changed my BA's (Baby alive) diaper and put her down on my bed, I left; I came back to my room, picked her up and there was a wet spot on my bed because her diaper leaked. These diapers leak and cost about two or three dollars per diaper. I think you should just but Newborn diapers in the baby section of the grocery store! You can buy about 40 newborn diapers for the same cost of 6 BA diapers!』
(Baby Alive Diapers) 『These diapers work really well with the Baby Alive Doll. The only problem I found is that the doll has to go to the bathroom so much and it gets really expensive buying these diapers.
We have already been through two packages of them in 4 days. I really like them because they are the right size and have great absorbancy. However, they are almost $1 a diaper.』 『Mommies-in-the-making will never have to worry about running out of diapers for their Baby Alive Doll (sold separately) with this Diaper Accessory Pack. Includes six disposable diapers.』
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MGA Entertainment
Usually ships in 1 to 2 months IPhone 3G used's review (Can Hardly Wait for Christmas) 『This toy is so much fun, the music is really rocking. I got it for my almost 2 year old for Christmas, he has played with it in the store a few times and really loved it. It plays 5 popular tunes plus they can strum along and the strings DO add extra notes in tune with the song playing. A previous reviewer didn't notice this and I didn't notice at first either but I have to admit I was playing with it when he was asleep. I'm really excited to give him this for Christmas.』
(Fun toy) 『This is a fun little toy. It has a real guitar shape and it does have little strings, though they don't do anything. The keys on the neck of the guitar play different songs, and there is a whammy bar that makes a bendy note sound. My 20 month old loves it, and I'm sure his older brother will too. Definitely worth $20.』
(My 2 1/2 year old son LOVES this toy!!!) 『We looked everywhere for a really cool toddler guitar for our son. This is the one we got and we haven't regretted it! He adores this guitar and loves to rock out with it! I would definately recommend this guitar!!!』
(Great Toy! She Loves It!!) 『We got this guitar for my daughter's first birthday. I have a guitar, and she is fascinated by it, so we thought she'd like one of her own. She loves it. My husband and I love it. The music isn't annoying like a lot of the other guitars we looked at for her. Even though she's younger than the intended age, she does fine with it. I was worried about the strings, but they're holding up fine. I would definitely recommend this toy for any child who enjoys musical toys.』
(2 year old LOVES it and so do I!) 『My 2 year old son is really into music. He has 3 other toy guitars, but he absolutely loves this one. It plays snippets of cool songs like "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen, "All-Star" by Smashmouth, "Message in a Bottle" by The Police, "Wild Thing" by The Troggs, and "Love Shack" by the B-52's. I like it because it's not annoying like his Barney and Wiggles guitars, and it actually has strings he can strum. I downloaded these songs from i-tunes and he plays along. Since this guitar is the "flying v" shape, he also pretends it's a violin.』 『Little Tikes Pop Tunes Big Rocker GuitarPlays songs to get kids moving with music that parents can appreciate. Pop Tunes infant and preschool toys play the popular songs parents grew up listening to on the radio! This toy helps develop music appreciation. The Big Rocker Guitar is simple and easy to use. Kids just strum a note to play a song. The guitar can be played freestyle or plays 5 kid-friendly versions of famous songs. Songs include: "Message in a Bottle" by the Police, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen, "Wild Thing" by The Troggs, "Love Shack" by The B-52's, and "All Star" by Smashmouth. Requires 3-AA batteries (included). Recommended for ages 3 and up.』
IPhone 3G used's review (cd player with microphones) 『This was given to my 4 year old granddaughter for her birthday but her 6 year old brother has fallen in love with it. She was not happy with the color and would have prefered a more girly pink and purple. It plays really well and does not skip. Both children can operate it without any problems and love singing along with the music.』
(Great Toddler's CD player) 『My 3 yr. old granddaughter loves her Sing-Along CD player. She loves to sing and dance. Now she can sing along with the songs on her CDs with a mike and enjoy pretending she is a singing star. It is very durable and she learned quickly how to work it. The sound is very good. I am very happy with the purchase.』
(excellent quality and so much fun!) 『i bought this cd player for my 5 year old after a lot of research. i am very happy with this product. the quality of the sound is excellent. the microphones work great. the machine is extremely durable (my 2 year old uses it, too). my daughter loves to sing along with the music and can carry it around while she sings. i have been using the microphones to call the kids to dinner and when it is time to go! they think it is hilarious and actually come when i call them. i would recommend this without hesitation.』
(Great toy for future American Idols!) 『My 2 yr old and 5 yr old boys love this cd player with microphones. I love that there are two microphones so they don't have to share. They can sing together. The 2 yr old is learning how to very carefully change the CD. The buttons are big enough for his fingers and he has learned which buttons to push. We love this toy!』
(NOT worth the money) 『There seem to be a lot of great reviews for this cd player, so maybe we just got a lemon. I bought ours 3 months ago. Within 10 days one microphone was completely dead, and now neither of them work, for seemingly no reason. I have two girls who are not too rough on their toys, so I have no idea why the microphones just stopped working. As far as a CD player it is fine, the batteries last a fairly long time, but my girls just do not choose to play with it nearly as much as I thought they would. It turned out to be the MOST expensive toy for my daughter's first birthday, and the one that is played with the LEAST.』 『It's a combination CD player and karaoke machine all in one! Children naturally love to sing and our Sing-Along CD player will inspire them in a whole new way to sing along with their favorite tunes. It's designed to be child-friendly, easy to operate and it will not skip. Made with a high-quality CD deck our colorful player includes: Twin microphones, Digital volume control, DC and headphone jacks, Front loading door, Volume limiter switch, CD box holder on the back, High output speaker, 45 second Electronic Shock Protection. CD player is 9-1/2 high x 11" wide x 4" deep. Operates on 4 "C"-size batteries (not included) or a 6V AC adapter (not included). (Ages 3+)』
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Radio Flyer
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (For What It Does, Not Worth The Price...) 『I've had this toy for about 2 months. My son (9mos old) LOVES to bounce, so I thought this would be perfect for him. Well, it is...sort of. He loves to bounce up and down on it, but he can't make it go himself. It makes awkward little jerks when he tries it. So either me or my husband have to manually move him. Well, after about 5-10 minutes of this, it gets old. If we're not bouncing him, then he just sits there...bored.
Maybe it'll be better once he's walking and I can take the safety guard off so he can get on and off himself, who knows. I'm planning on getting the 'Fisher Price Go Baby Go' bouncing Zebra when he's a little older. I have a feeling he'll like that better since it does more (and it has a better price tag!). I wish I had seen that before I bought this. Overall, I just think this toy is too over-priced for how little it does.』
(1st birthday pony) 『My Grandson is a big boy and he loves to rock and bounce - so this is perfect and SAFE! Sometimes we have a hard time getting him in the seat (you know how baby's lock their legs and don't bend) but he loves it. Radio Flyer might want to think over the seat material or make it with some sort of clasp that can be opened when you put the baby in - that would be great for larger kids that still need the protection of the seat. Other than that, it's great!!』
(Great toy!) 『Bought this for my daughter when she was 9 months old. She enjoyed it from day one but now that she's just over a year, she's really having a blast with it. Also, now that she's a little bigger, I removed the red plastic enclosure which made her feel a little too confined.』
(Great Little Pony) 『My son loved this pony, I got it for his first b-day. It's very sturdy and resistent.』
(Bouncy fun!) 『My nephew loves it though it takes space in his little room and he has to be put on the horse and taken off. Not something to hand him to play with... but a nice gift (I got) for him! :)』 『Even the littlest riders can dream of their big race on this quiet rocking and bouncing pony with no pinch joints. Patented rubber bounce suspension provides a safe ride. The removable safety saddle allows this toy to grow with your child. Washable body is removable, and the easy grip handles make your little one feel in control. The ears even crinkle for more interactive play. Holds up to 45 pounds. Measures 32"L x 21"W x 26"H. Some assembly required.』
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Mattel
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Broke within 24 hours) 『My 4 yr old son got this for his birthday. It was easy to set up, and he loved playing with it. Unfortunately, it was broken within 24 hours - after about 2 hours of play time. It was not abused, and the only car that was used was the one that came with the package. Save your money and get only the un-motorized Hot Wheels sets.』 『Welcome to a world of gravity defying loops, crazy stunts and lightning speeds. Faster-than-ever Trick Tracks come with a power booster, so Hot Wheels stunt action catapults to new amazing heights. Just assemble the track set and it sends your cars on stunts soaring over three feet high. And thanks to the power booster, the high-speed thrills just keep on going and going.
Combine this set with other Trick Track Set, like the Downhill Racer, Super Slide and Tuo Toss sets, all sold separately, for even more action-packed stunts. Includes one vehicle; additional vehicles sold separately. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. Requires two "D" batteries, not included. Measures 90"L x 16"W x 18"W.
』 『Get ready for stunt-packed action and high speed crashes with the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Power Loop Stunt Set. Featuring a mega drop, ferocious 360-degree loop, and wild motorized power loop stunt, this track set is packed with ways for dare devils aged four and up to engage in imaginative play.
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The Good:Exciting stunt set sends cars looping and flying.
The Bad:Only comes with one car.
In a Nutshell:Fast-paced action.
At a Glance
Ages:4 and up Requires:Two D batteries.
Ready, Set, Go! Before the action can begin, this stunt set needs to be assembled. Well-illustrated instructions and track pieces that are easy to slide together make set-up a quick process. You'll need a small Philips head screwdriver to install the two D cell batteries (not included) that run the power booster.
Even with an illustration showing all the launch buttons and the different settings on the power loop, it took us a few minutes of playing with the track to figure out how all the stunts worked. Younger racecar enthusiasts may need to be shown how to control the launchers and the release ramp, but once they get it, they're sure to invent all kinds of exciting games centered around the power loop set.
Three Serious Stunts The centerpiece of this set is the power loop stunt. Featuring a pair of vertical loops that cross "dangerously" in the sky, a motorized speed booster, and a release ramp that can be operated automatically or manually, this trick is the perfect place to set multiple cars spinning and wait for awesome crashes. Kids will love popping open the release ramp to send cars shooting across the floor.
The mega drop is a section of track that can be clamped onto a table or chair to produce a velocity-inducing descent worthy of any roller coaster. A buffer at the bottom of the drop stops the car and lets you pick when the next stunt begins. To start the second trick, a heavy duty rubber band powers an arm that launches your Hot Wheels car into the 360-degree loop. Again, a buffer stops the car after it has completed this trick. We liked that an extra band was included, so the fun won't have to stop if the first one breaks or gets lost.
A World of Trick Tracks At first, we were disappointed that the stunts were separated instead of having a continuous track, but then we realized that each time a car gets "stuck" under a buffer, it activates the launch button for the next stunt in the line. With three or more cars, this becomes a really fun feature that makes it easy for several children to use the set at once. Friends will need to have their own Hot Wheels cars for serious track sessions, since the set only comes with one durable little car. Be careful purchasing extra cars, because not all Hot Wheels are designed for track use.
If three super stunts aren't enough, there are several Trick Track Sets from Hot Wheels that can be purchased separately and combined into a gigantic world for stunt cars to explore. Kids will love thinking up new ways to combine their favorite sections of track and rooting for their favorite cars to make it through without crashing.
What's in the Box 21 piece stunt set and one vehicle.』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Must attend children playing with this) 『To begin playing, take the blocks off the poles. At first I was worried she would fall over and hurt herself on these exposed poles. Next, the poles fell off, which then exposes this clear glue which my child wants to chew on.
Just like the sorting cube I bought with this, the colored paint chips off. The square is 2 shapes which fit to be a square. Seems like a good advanced concept, but mostly concerned of the sharp edges. So those were put away.
I should have bought one of the plastic versions of this. The paint would not have chipped off. And maybe the poles would have been attached to the base rather than adhered with toxic glue.』
(I love this toy!) 『I purchased this for my 6 month old. Hes a little young so I keep the smaller blocks and the base away from him to keep from injury. But its great to watch him grab each piece from the stack and try to put it back.』
(Keeps my 21-month-old occupied for long periods) 『My 21-month-old son loves this stacker, and it keeps him occupied for long periods of time, so I can cook dinner or clean up. He has gone (in a few weeks) from dumping all the shapes and randomly stacking them back on, to being able to stack the round and hexagonal shapes together in the proper order. He still can't fit the square "jigsaw" pieces together in pairs, but I think it's just a matter of time. He also has one of the classic plastic ring pyramid stackers (I think Fisher Price?) which he enjoyed a lot when younger, but it didn't hold his interest like this does now.
As far as durability and safety: I have no complaints about the manufacturing - it seems very high quality and I expect it will last a long time though we haven't had it long (a few months?) We keep it on the coffee table or another low table (my son stands or sits in front of it) so I don't worry about him falling on the poles, though admittedly this was also a concern of mine with the simpler plastic stacker, since he tended to play with that more on the floor, where it could be a hazard.
One minor complaint (though this is more about my son's usage rather than the toy's fault): he has decided the top round shape is a "ball" and tries to throw it, so it is now "lost" since our floors and furniture can't withstand hard wooden balls being thrown around. 』
(Beware, this bleeds) 『Maybe it's non-toxic but after a half hour of our toddler playing with this - although he enjoyed it - his hands were red and there were red stains on his t-shirt. So its in the garbage now. Is it non-toxic I don't know, though if toy makers used toxic paints for years and lied about them, there's little reason to believe a label that boldly says non-toxic. How many pieces of clothing out there with Gucci labels are not made by Gucci?』
(My 14 month old loves it) 『My 14 month old loves it and so do i because it's educational. He is at the stage where he loves putting the lids on things, and things on things, wish i had bought this sooner.』 『Includes 25 durable, solid-wood pieces to match and stack. Great for building early shape, color and size differentiation skills! *This item not available for gift wrap.Ages 2 and upBy Melissa&Doug』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Nice set, great value, Painted faces off in color) 『I ordered this set for my kids, great deal for 8 figures, w/ free shipping under 19.99. These are cute bendable wooden figures, costumes are as seen on the site, but the paint was way off on mine at least, They are very orange faces, like orange construction paper orange not the natural wood color which I would prefer. I got such a great deal and the castle display case is in made of wood and is an extremely nice case. I may figure out a way to just repaint the faces, the ones I have just have unattractive garish faces. Just kinda different than what I saw online at the Melissa and Doug site and Amazon. I can always add more yarn for hair.』
(not worth the money you save) 『I bought these for my son and they are falling apart after only being played with for a short while. We have other bendable people from Plan Toys and though they are more expensive the quality is superior to the Melisa and Doug products.』
(fun for the kids) 『Similar to the Plan Toys figures...these dolls work well with the folding castle set. The Plan toy dolls seem a little more put together, but my six year old didn't seem to notice any difference. She loves princesses, so these have replaced the doll house along with all the other things that go in it.』
(Excellent - exactly as promised) 『We got this toy for our 2 1/2 year old daughter who loves castles and now has a Cinderella fixation. She loves it and plays with it for extended periods. The figures are well made and durable and the castle and play set arrived promptly. Great value!』
(Great to add to castle) 『We have the Melissa&Doug castle but it doesn't come "furnished." We bought these dolls and some Disney princess figurines. While the Disney princesses made the biggest hit due to familiarity, these are also popular with my 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. I like to that they provoke a little more discussion than the Disney figurines - as to what roles each plays in the castle.』 『The Melissa&Doug Castle Dolls Play Set is the toy figure set that fits the Melissa&Doug Medieval Castle. Set includes 8 poseable, like a King, Queen, Jester, Nobleman, two Knights and two horses. Comes in a castle-shaped wooden box that measures 12"x11.5"x2". Dolls measure approximately 4" tall.』