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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Puzzle Rack Review) 『The puzzle rack works well, it's best to put it on a wide surface as when it is pushed off by the children it makes a mess. So far it seems durable, the test will come when someone throws it. My class was very happy to have the puzzles back out. I did not rate this item on the fun category because it is a storage item not really a toy. It makes it a lot easier for children to find the puzzles they want which are fun.』
(Storage finally) 『This is great product to store wooden puzzles. It even holds the big handle puzzles too. This is a good buy!』
(a place for everything. . .) 『It's great to have a place to put puzzles that doesn't require moving the top eight to get to the one nine puzzles down! And it is yet another way to help the kids clean up after themselves!』
(single wire Puzzle Case) 『This is great for storing puzzles, especially the wooden ones with the knobs. It fits on a book case shelf! It's easy for my grandsons to find the puzzle they want without taking them all out, and it's good hand/eye for them to fit them back in the slots for storage.』
(Great idea, but not well-executed) 『I wanted a way to store my 2-year-old's wooden puzzles (mostly made by Melissa and Doug) so that they would be organized and she could access them as needed. So far I've been pretty frustrated with this wire storage.
It doesn't seem to fit puzzles well and they get stuck when taking them in and out of the slots. I can deal with this (although it's annoying) but my daughter is pretty much unable to remove and store the puzzles because they do not go in and out smoothly.
Also, it slides around on the shelf, making it even more difficult to remove and put back the puzzles.
So, great idea, but needs some adjustments so it really works.』 『Keep all your puzzles orderly and organized. This sturdy wire rack is perfect for storing puzzles in the classroom or at home. Comes pre-assembled and holds up to 12 standard 9" x 12" puzzles.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Are you kidding me?!) 『This did not work. I have Windows XP professional. The software was a real pain to get installed. And why FP3 for that matter? It's not like we need proprietary file format when MP3 works just fine.
I think mine was defective from the beginning. The included songs on the FP3 only played for a few seconds and then froze like if the files were corrupted. I could not get the software to recognize my FP3 and so could not install new music to try to see if it works.
I would skip on this. Look for a durable mp3 player that works with itunes or media player.』
(Makes a little kid feel like a really big kid!) 『Our 2 1/2 yr. old granddaughter had one, so we decided to get our grand-nephew one for his 2nd birthday. He immediately started calling it his Ipod, and wouldn't be without it every where he went. The toy is well thought out with its parental controls for volume, the "break-away" neck strap, and both music and books ability. It is wonderful for long car rides also!』
(FP3 Review) 『This is the second one I have purchased for my grandchildren. It is very durable and easily used by children who cannot read. The only drawback is the headset which does not amplify the sound adequately and that is why I rate the product overall as a 4 star. I had to purchase a different headset to get it to work properly.』
(nephew loves it) 『My sister-in-law asked for this as a birthday gift for my 3 year old nephew as he always wanted to use her I-pod. He has been using "his I-pod" every day since he got it. Sister-in-law says it's easy to use and my nephew loves it.』
(Fisher-Price FP3 Player) 『My 2 year old son loves his new FP3 player. He wants to listen to it all the time - home, car, office visits, etc. It is very durable - he has dropped it many times since we received it. Downloading music is a snap! I would recommend this product to all parents who have kids that like music and stories.』 『The Kid-Tough FP3 Player is a real digital player designed just for preschoolers. It's tough enough and easy enough for kids to use. Mattel has also made it easy for parents to download songs and stories onto the player from the Fisher-Price FP3 Song&Story Online Store, or from any CD you already own. The Kid-Tough FP3 Player features: A backlit 1.4 LCD screen that uses icons to help kids recognize and choose their favorite songs and stories all by themselves Big buttons that make it easy to navigate Kid-tough design that stands up to the way preschoolers play Holds two hours of entertainment - that's approximately 30 songs or 15 stories Add an SD memory card to store even more songs and stories Headphones that are sized just right for little ones and play at a safe volume Breakaway neck strap Six songs and two stories pre-loaded on the FP3 PlayerPlus, there are hundreds more songs and stories ready for safe and simple download from the Song&Story Online Store. With the software CD we've included, you can: Access the Fisher-Price FP3 Song&Story Online Store: Browse hundreds of kid-appropriate songs and stories, all in one place Read expert recommendations to help you choose Purchase new and different songs and stories online, anytime Copy music from CDs you already own to your player Change and manage your player's songs and storiesPlayer software requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or above 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM or higher recommended) 150 MB free hard disc space for full installation Video Graphics Card with 1024 x 768 resolution or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with SP1 or later Macromedia Flash Plug-in USB Port Optional for Online Store: Internet connection (Broadband connection recommended) Age: 3 years + Requires 2 AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Pros&Cons about this toy) 『I am a huge fan of the Melissa&Doug food items.. own almost all of them. I do not own this one, but my friend does.. and I wanted to give my review on it.
Pros: Very durable. These toys will go through everything.. paint stays on well, and can withstand abuse. Obviously, teeth marks.. stepping on them.. throwing them, etc. are no problem for these foods - they will not break.
Cons: Heavy. Watch your little one's toes with these items.. Not realistic. They are blocks (literally). They are wooden blocks that are painted with "cereal" "rice" etc. Not even the pictures are realistic.. and toddlers can not read these! They get a 1 star for how unrealistic they are..
Bottom line.. yes, they are very good quality, and durable.. but in my opinion, they are more like wooden blocks than food (actually.. they are wooden blocks.. just painted to "look like" food.. which they dont). So I am disappointed with this particular wooden set by Melissa&Doug for the realistic aspect of the toy.』
(Grocery shopping made fun!) 『I purchased this item for my cousin's younger daughter, and both her girls (four and one) love it! We included a shopping cart with the gift, and both children have a ball with it -- the 4-year-old puts the groceries in the cart while the one-year-old pushes it. We love Melissa and Doug products, and recommend them whenever we can!』
(Great value for the cost !!) 『Well made, realistic looking, durable. I feel this was a great value considering the price of the item. Ths wooden crate was a nice touch, too.
My almost two-year-old grandaughter loves using these with her new playroom kitchen.
I purchased several other items from this company, and was impressed with all of them.』
(Good Food But Large Items) 『My children enjoy this food set, as they are durable and realistic looking. However they also have the Melissa and Doug play food groups which I prefer, because the food items are a more manageable size for all ages. Some of the food items in this set (especially the cereal and pretzel box) are very large and heavy and I worry of children dropping them on their toes, etc. The age guide is 3 - 6 years which is a good guide, as they are fine for my 4 year old, but more of a concern with my 18 month old (who of course wants to play with everything the older one has).』
(Great Toy!) 『We got this to go with my little girl's kitchen and it came today. My daughter and my 9 year old son have played with this all day long! My son would kill me if he thought his friends would see this but I think probably any of them that age would play with this set as well as the other Melissa and Doug sets we bought. It's durable and educational. We had a real bottle of ketchup on our table at supper tonight and my little two year old went and got her bottle of ketchup and set it beside the real one. So, I guess you could say it's educational, too. Great toy!』 『Your little ones will enjoy this deluxe, play foodset as they stock their play kitchens or grocery stores. This beautiful set will provide hours of fun with 10 wooden food items and a wooden crate for easy clean up and storage. Ages 3 and up.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Sit "and" Spin) 『This is a much more afforadable "knockoff", it doesn't seem as durable as the "original, but, my grandson loves it in, oh, so many ways. Scary ways, although he uses it as a toy to spin around on, he also uses it as a "stool". He has learned not to step on the spinning base though :). So I guess the educational value is actually 5 star. Great product for the money!』
(Lots of giggling!) 『My three and a half year old nieces both hopped right on and began spinning around. I hear they are still using them consistently after a couple of weeks, and I'm thrilled they seem to love their Spin Arounds so much. Assembly was simple, seem durable, and the price was right! I will definitely buy these as gifts for other toddlers.』
(Very pleased... It's almost as good as the one I had when I was a kid.) 『I have an autistic son and I ordered this toy for him upon the recommendation of his teachers. He loves it. My other two children also enjoy it. My kids are 9, 6, and 3 and can each use it. It isn't as heavy and sturdy as the one I had in the '70s, but it is the best one I've seen since. Best on a hard floor, not carpet. Easy to assemble. Wish they made them for adults!』
(Lots of fun) 『I gave this to my 2 year old grandson for his birthday. He loves it&figured out how to play with it in no time. Great value for the money.』
(Always wanted one...) 『My review is simply meant to echo the others, as I agree the spin around is good old fashioned fun! My 2 year old loves it and quite frankly in these cold Illinois winters, so do I. It's a great toy for some indoor active play. It's quiet, w/o all the bells and whistles seen on other models and it does indeed spin well on carpet. Hear, hear to the reviewer who wants them to make an adult one! I always wanted one as a kid and now I'm too durn big...dang! Great toy!』 『18 months - 5 years. Children will love to spin and spin as they turn the steering wheel. Adult assembly is required due to small parts. For children up to 45 lbs.』
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Fisher-Price
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Love Geotrax Airport) 『My 2 boys aged 2 and 4 love all of their Geotrax trains, planes and helicopters. This airport teaches a new task of attaching the airplane to the track and controlling the flying in all sorts of directions, including upside down. We love the realistic sounds and durability of the Geotrax system. Both boys learned quickly how to use it correctly including putting the tracks together and of course taking them apart. We like the airport better than the previous airport, that we also have, but miss having a helicopter. My boys also love the Geotrax movies,a little silly but a good teamwork message is taught in them.』
(Another great product from GeoTrax) 『My son loves the new addition to GeoTrax! He loves airplanes and trains so they go well together. It is very durable just like all of his other GeoTrax. Well done and well made!』
(Great addition to our Geotrax System) 『We picked this up for our sons 3rd birthday, he also received a lot of tunnels and towers, this is a fantastic addition to the GeoTrax rail system because its tall but not too big otherwise so its easy to fit in. The planes ride around the track well and my kids have had a great time playing with it.
The only thing I don;t love is the fact that it doesnt come with all that much track and there are no expansion tracks available yet and since its in the air all the expansion tracks coming out will include a large trax piece (barn and bridge). It would have been nice for them to provide track and attachment pieces that could fit on anywhere to the Geotrax system. Hopefully in time it will.』
(Grandson Loves It!) 『My 3 year old grandson loves the GeoAir addition to his GeoTrax, we bought him the bridge and barn expansion set and he is having a blast. The airplane is easy enough for my 1 year old granddaughter to run.』
(GeoFanatic) 『I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this product ever since I first heard about it and just picked it up at Target last night. It is everything that I dreamed it would be and more! It took very little time to assemble and like all the other GeoTrax products, it is VERY well made. I have had a great time playing with it here at work and cannot wait to take it home tonight for my kids!
The other expansion packs that are coming out later this month look very awesome and I am sure that they will all become a main part of our GeoTrax system at home.
This whole GeoAir line has really taken GeoTrax to a new level and I love it!』 『Kids' imaginations can reach for the skies as they create their very own GeoTrax world. The GeoAir High Flyin' Airport brings an all-new way to expand the GeoTrax world. With so many ways to play, this set includes a main tower with a kid-activated elevator, three bays where the plane can fuel up, fix up and board passengers, a security gate and drop-off platform, and the most "elite" team in all of GeoTown -- Eagle 1 R/C jet plane and his pilot Captain Wright. The pilot figure can sit and ride right inside the plane.
GeoAir R/C planes simply clip onto the flexible GeoAir track and fly around the entire set, doing loops, swoops and daredevil dives. Activate the plane and sound effects using the easy-to-operate kid controls on the new R/C controller. With this set, connect the nine included pieces to form ten feet of GeoAir track; then attach it to the tower and runway to form a "figure nine." You can expand your GeoAir set in two ways: connect the GeoAir track to another GeoAir site, or connect the GeoTrax ground track to the entire GeoTrax rail and road world. Additional GeoAir sets sold separately. Requires six "AAA" batteries, not included. Measures 36"L x 15"W x 33"H.』
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Funrise
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (bubbles bubbles everywhere...) 『A little expensive but its worth it - makes huge bubbles! My daughters loves running after them - its worth the little extra money to watch her have fun!』
(Really Gazillion bubbles) 『We used this as part of a ceremony. It really does make the bubbles it claims! By the time we were done the area was covered in fallen bubbles like a layer of fallen snow. The fan blows the bubbles pretty far up. If you train a couple of PAR cans with color gels in them on the upstream, the effect is really spectacular! We have heard that the unit can be cantankerous so we were careful to clean it after each use. We had no trouble.』
(UH GRANDMA!!! LOOK AT ALL THE BUBBLES!!!!) 『Purchased this item for my 2 great-grand daughters...They just SQUEALED with joy and chased bubbles...I LOVE IT MYSELF AND I'M 60. Purchased 2 more as gifts for family members.』
(Fun Bubble Maker) 『I use this with Gazillion Bubble liquid and it makes a LOT of bubbles. Kids, especially babies, love to try and touch the bubbles.』
(Lots and lots of bubbles) 『We bought this machine two years ago. We loved it! It cranked out enormous amounts of bubbles. I've used it for a variety of events, not just for my kids, and loved, loved, loved it. Recommended it to everyone who asked. Used it mid-May, tried turning it on beginning of June, nothing. Replaced batteries, cleaned it, nothing. Went out to get another one, didn't even hesitate. However, I couldn't find this one, and bought the Jumbo Bubble Machine. That is a complete waste of money (and a different review).』 『Great for birthday parties, family picnics and fun all summer long, the Typhoon Ultimate Bubble Fountain is easy to transport just about anywhere. Just fill up the fountain and watch the amazing show of bubbles. Includes 32 oz. of bubble solution. Measures approximately 12" tall. Requires 8 "AA" batteries (not included).』
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Rubies
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Cute toy, fun sounds!) 『The wand with sound and light isn't what I was expecting, but we have enjoyed it. I knew it lit up and was expecting it to be more of a flashlight, but it actually lights when you "cast spells" with it. The action of your arm movement causes it to light and make "magical" sounds. It has 3 different sounds that it makes. It has been fun-I'm as big a kid when it comes to stuff like this as my children are!』
(Harry Potter wand) 『This was a Christmas present and it was very well received. I researched other ones and this one had the best features.』
(A Wizard Must-Have!) 『We're die-hard Harry Potter fans and we LOVE this wand. With sounds and a lighted end that emulate the films, both my little wizards (ages 5&8) have had hours of fun casting spells galore. It's the closest thing to a "real" Harry Potter wand I've found - and I've searched everywhere. Durable and affordable, too.』
(Harry Potter Electronic Wand) 『My son was very happy with it. It has 3 different sounds and light. The only inconvinient is that it has not an on and off button, so it is always on.』
(won't last) 『this was what my nephew really wanted for Christmas. it was inexpensive enough, that should have been a warning. it took fits to get the batteries in right so that it would turn on. then once it started working after a few "spells" it started shorting out. maybe lasted 5 minutes. we were always able to resurrect it but i doubt it will last longer than a few weeks. i would have preferred to have spent more and been assured he could enjoy it for a long while.』 『Put an enchanting spell over your friends, and if they don't oblige, whack them with this wand to get their attention. From the Harry Potter series comes this great-looking wand with jaw-dropping lights and sounds to enhance your costume. This wand is similar to the one wielded by the young Hogwart!』
IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent Quality!) 『I bought this for my daughter's 5th birthday and she absolutely loves it! She usually has an attention span of only 10-15 minutes and moves on to the next toy, but she'll sit and paint for two hours! My 2 year old son likes the chalkboard side.
It is easy to assemble and easy to re-adjust the height for older or younger children. The frame is smooth, solid wood and very sturdy. The plastic trays and wing nuts are also good quality and seem like they will hold up well. I read some reviews before I bought it that the chalkboard was kind of hard to write on unless painted over with special chalkboard paint, but we haven't had any problems with that- the chalk that comes with it writes well and shows up clearly.
I would definitely recommend the Melissa&Doug easel for children AND adults. It's that good!
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(grandchildren having hours of fun with art supplies) 『MNy grandchildren are entertaining themselves for hours with the art supplies from Doug and Melissa. Bought this tablet to accompany the easel and rolls of paper.』
(Easy fun for kids) 『We bought a pair of these handy easel paper pads and pull them out on rainy or snowy days. The kids love using markers, crayons, foam stickers, glitter glue, whatever they get their hands on, and with the large 17x20 inch working space they can create their masterpieces for hours. At this great price you can afford to buy one for each kid and everyone is happy! We didn't bother buying the easel stand since our kids like spreading out on floor space. The stand up easel is better used when painting.』 『The perfect paper for you budding artist. Perfectly-sized to fit standard easels. Great for pencils, markers, paints, and crayons. Includes 50 sheets of 17 x 20 inch premium heavy weight white bond paper.』
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TOYMONSTER LIMITED
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (mb) 『We love this toy. Our son is a very very active 16 month old and he loves this play set. It did take about an hour to put together, however I have taken it apart twice with no problem. We use this as an indoor toy. You will need to buy extra balls. Three small toddlers are able to fit in the ball pit.』
(Not as easy as it sounds) 『The tubes and connectors were very snug fits and each connection had to be pounded together with a mallet. I actually had blisters on my hand when I finished assembling it. The assembly took about 3 hours.
The instructions were very minimal and the diagrams teeny-tiny. On a couple of occasions, I used the wrong connector and had to disconnect it which was very difficult. (It does come with a disasembly tool.)
I would recommend not getting the set with the ball pit. The canvas fabric holds water when it rains and is next to impossible to remove and clean or store over the winter.
It is a fun little slide in the back yard that is sturdy, yet light enough to move when mowing. And with great effort, could be taken apart and stored in a fairly small area.』
