IPhone 3G used's review (yikes! splintered wood, falling hazard- who knew?!) 『Wow, what a bummer. We have lots of Melissa and Doug toys, and I've always been very happy with their quality and durability. This one however, is shameful! My first clue should have been as I was taking it out of the box, the top layer of cheap wood splintered off. Had I bought it in a store, I'd have taken it right back. This was a birthday present for our daughter though, and bought online, so I thought "Well, it's just one strip of wood." Our child loved this toy right away...that being said, within the first week the entire area of blue wood began splintering off. All over the floor. Not only could my daughter have choked on a piece, but she could have scraped or cut herself, etc. Cheap craftsmanship aside, my daughter has lost her balance and toppled over the top bar twice, and hit her head on the wooden alligators. Now, the toy didn't cause her to lose her balance, but considering this is a toy made for toddlers, and toddlers tend to topple, wouldn't they have thought of the possible injuries? Overall, an INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT and I'm sorry to say that it's made me a little wary of Melissa and Doug toys in general.』
(Wooden Chomp&Clack Alligator Push Toy) 『The toy was a gift for our 1-year old granddaughter and was enjoyed by her instantly. It is very sturdy and has been a help as she learns to walk on her own. Only drawbacks are that the paint began to chip right away and one wheel came off and had to be glued back on.』
(dangerous due to poor quality) 『We bought this for my daughter's first birthday and she loved it during the first week she played with it. However, wooden slivers from the plywood side panel began flaking and breaking off almost immediately. Each broken piece is about an inch long and incredibly dangerous. We have taken it away from her and will be returning it as soon as I have time. What a shame. I previously loved Melissa&Doug products.』
(A Way to Save $25 if You Want to Keep Your Rugs) 『I bought this for my daughter when she was starting to walk, and it is a nice-looking thing; wooden and retro and the alligators are very cute and all that. However, I just don't see how this can be any good unless you live in, like, The Overlook Hotel or some big modern loft with smoothly carpeted or concrete floors. Because this thing just does not work in a little Craftsman bungalow with wonky hardwoods covered in oriental rugs. It gets caught on everything (especially fringes) and causes baby much frustration with steering because of the wheels, you see. I've found that my daughter (who walks well on her own now) much prefers to push around a $5 plastic laundry basket which has the added bonus of providing a place for her to ride when I push her.』
(So much fun!!!) 『My little girl loves this push toy! She becomes so elated when she pushes it, she can hardly contain herself... pure entertainment! Plus, it is teaching her how to walk. Recommended if you have hard floors (it takes extra effort on certain carpets or rugs). She also received a plastic push toy that is too light and slips all over the hardwoods, so we don't use it. The Chomp&Clack Alligator is sturdy and, with a little practice, is easy for a little one to maneuver. In a world of cheap, plastic toys, this is a great find.』 『This classic wooden push toy for tots is loaded with entertaining motions and sounds to help advance gross motor skills and cognitive development as your child learns to walk. With every step, three green gators take turns chomping and clacking. Colorful spinning beads encourage fine motor skills. Features non-skid wheels. Measures 17" x 13" x 7".』
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WowWee
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Introducing the first friends in a new series of lifelike cubs from WowWee Alive. With super-soft fur and a totally realistic look, this cuddly cub gives little panda lovers a totally true-to-life experience. Pick him up by the scruff of the neck and watch his legs with go limp, like a real cub being carried by his mother. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 16" long.』
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Too short...) 『This was a gift to our son at 13 months old. He couldn't walk yet, but he was already too tall to really play with this toy. He has to kneel down or sit if he wants to play with it.
The voice on our unit is kind of muffled and hard to understand. That aside, it's annoying to us that it only says 3 or 4 things over and over again.
This toy is a dud for us. Even when we try to play with it to catch his attention, he is not interested. On the rare occasion that he does play with it, he hits the ball with the bat or his hand and the unit wobbles or tips over.
I do think this toy might be good for a baby that has just mastered the ability to sit on their own. Perhaps around the 6 month age range.』
(Stability Aside, This Toy Is Just Fine) 『Playskool's Swing N' Score Baseball toy is a fun toy for youngsters aged nine months and up. I wouldn't expect children over the age of two years to find much use for this toy. It lights up when kids touch homeplate or swing the ball around on its post. My son, who just turned twelve months, prefers to hit at the ball with his hands more than the bat. He does enjoy swinging the bat around, however, but not at the ball. He enjoys the music and the lights also.
The only complaint that I have about this toy is the stability. If your little one has a decent swing, the toy will move around rather easily and possibly even fall over. Others have complained about the heighth of the toy, but I don't see it as a problem until the child grows a bit taller. This product is suggested for children over nine months, but it doesn't say anything about three and four year olds playing with it.
For what it is and when used within its age range, this is a fun toy that will provides hours of giggles for kids.』
(You Hit a Tripple!!!!!!!!!!!!) 『We got this for our boy who just turned 1 because he hits at everything. I would say he plays with it ocasionally but he's got allot of options. It's fun for a few minutes and then it's on to the next.This toy is probably best when child is seated and agee that the height adjustment is useless. He mostly hits it with his hand and not the bat, but overall it's okay, and a little entertaining. This does not meen that he won't enjoy it more when he's a little older, again he just turned 1.』
(Oh No!!!) 『This toy comes up to my ankle!!! It's so small, my daughter who weighs 15 lbs&is 12 months it looks too small for her!! It's really pretty boring, she doesnt really like this one at all!!! It holds her attention when the lights light up but, I get sick of playing with it... hehe i'm always playing with it to get her interested!! Not good for any age!!』
(CUTE TOY) 『I GOT THIS FOR MY GRANDSON WHO IS 9 MONTHS OLD. HE LOVES IT. I THINK IT WILL HELP WITH COORDINATION SKILLS.THEY USE THE LITTLE BAT TO HIT THE BALL.IT IS MUSICAL AND FUN. IM HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE.』 『Help build your toddler's physical skills with this colorful, electronic baseball toy that's a home run in fun! Every time baby bats the ball, the toy "comes alive" with the sounds of the game, the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd. Sing along to the music of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as bright lights flash with every hit. The swinging arm is height-adjustable to grow with your little slugger. And the chunky, easy-grasp bat stores conveniently on the swinging arm. Includes bat. Adult assembly required Age: 9 months+ Requires 3 "AA" batteries (included)』
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Crayola
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Amazing Value! Endless Fun!) 『A nice sturdy container and 52 thick pieces of colorful chalk, all for $6! I am quite impressed by the quality and love the endless possibilities for using this toy. Sidewalk art, hopscotch, tic-tac-toe... young and old can all enjoy this great value!』
(Don't mess wth smaller boxes) 『We had been buying smaller boxes of chalk which our kids (2 and 4) would go through in a few days. This box allows them to really be creative and create elaborate drawings on the sidewalk. The kids really enjoy the chalk and if it doesn't rain, they can enjoy their artwork (or hop-scotch) for days. A must have for your toddlers and young children.』
(Good Old Crayola FUN!!) 『Who doesn't love sidewalk chalk? Crayola the master of all things color has done it again with a great crayon box style sidewalk chalk box. The colors are great and very vibrant. My daughters like to wet the ground or driveway first and the colors are even more vibrant. I love the fact that crayola includes grays, browns and blacks for even more realistic drawing fun. My children are ages 5 and 6 1/2 and have hours of fun creating on their sidewalk and driveway canvas. What's not to love.』
(Good, but a little expensive) 『I bought these online because I thought I could get them cheaper that way. I didn't however research the price at Target or Walmart first. Subsequently I saw them at Target for less than half what I paid. I paid something like $10.00 and I saw them and other similar for less than $5.00. So, they are chalk and they work fine, I still have the unused ones, however, in this case it would have been less expensive to just buy them at Target.』
(Very Impressed) 『Great product. The chalk holds up very well and is a lot of fun for my 2 year old boy. Great price. Lots of colors. I highly recommend this.』 『Crayola® Sidewalk Chalk have large sticks of color for sidewalks, playgrounds and outdoor learning. Crayola® Sidewalk Chalk can also be used on black and colored paper, brown paper bags and corrugated boxes. Non-toxic, AP Seal.』
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LeapFrog
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Both kids love playing this game) 『My two and four year olds both enjoy playing this game. The different levels allow the game to be used for several years. It's a great toy to bring to the restaurant or doctor's office. It's quiet and really keeps the kids occupied.』
(Son likes it alot) 『My 4 year old son really likes this game, it might be a little advanced for a 4 year old but they can learn as they play.』
(Great Game!) 『My 2-1/2 year old granddaughter just loves Leapster and this game. For her age she is very good at using the pen. It is harder for her to use the arrow buttons so keep that in mind when buying this for children younger children.』
(Great game when compared to others Leapster games we have) 『My daughter loves Diego, so that helps a lot. She is a bit young for the game, but she has been playing it more lately. We've had it for about two months. There are very basic games that have the player just search around for shapes or numbers before the player can move on (through a doorway) to the next puzzle. I believe there are three main missins that each have three levels and I think there are a few minigames as well. I played it for a bit, so I could understand what was going on and help my daughter figure it out. I did become bored rather quickly picking up food boxes. Still, I think it is a great overall game and is much better than the Little Mermaid or the default games that come with the unit.
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(Great fun) 『My DS recieved this Game for Christmas. He is a huge Diego fan.. He plays it several times a Day for quite some time each time. It is fun as well as educational!』 『Al rescate! Diego is at it again - dodging obstacles as he hang-glides and snowboards to the rescue of animals in need. Explore the landscapes of Latin America while you run, jump and swing from learning numbers to performing addition and subtraction. Collect animals and discover fun facts while becoming an Offical Animal Rescuer. For use with the Leapster Learning System or Leapster TV Learning System (sold separately).』
IPhone 3G used's review (Makes you sound - Ha ha ha) 『I took it for my 3 yr old daughter and she loves it.She knows where are the sensors to press and it comes with many hidden tricks...infact I found everyone watching it is laughing. 』
(Not as cute as the original.) 『He does more moves, and does them well, but he's hard as a brick, and the voice isn't as cute. Novelty item more than anything. The Elmo Pizza guy is a lot cuter, and less expensive.』
(funiest of all) 『...hmm..I had buy all types of elmos for the past 10 years...this is the funiest of all. All of my family enjoy this toy my nieces, my nephews my uncles my mother...everybody ...best of all it comes with batteries that last forever or so it appears. Can't wait for more hints.』
(We love "Melmo"!) 『My 21 month old calls him "Melmo" and he loves him. Great entertainment for my son (and his older brothers and most adults). He got the toy at 15 mos and really couldnt figure out how to leave him alone when he got to giggling and did his thing...so Elmo got knocked over a lot. Now really gets a kick out him and takes him everywhere. Definitely worth the money...well at least we got our money's worth!』
(My granddaughter loves her Elmo!) 『very amusing, performs well. rather loud (I'm sure my son hates me for this), but the children love it. Even the parents can't help but laugh when Elmo performs! Not cuddly, but great play value.』 『T.M.X. Elmo extra Special Edition features all the tickling and giggling fun of the original T.M.X. Elmo, plus even more extra-special fun. This new Elmo is packed with hidden silly surprises that can only be discovered when kids play, pose and tickle Elmo in the right sequence. The key is to find the right combination of movements to activate the fun. And, we will provide clues to help make it happen. It comes with the first clue card, a silly surprise can be found - something with a musical sound. Just lift Elmo's arm straight in the air. Then find his belly and tickle him there. Itll fall to the ground in hysterics and start singing a hilarious new song. Figure out the combination to give Elmo a funny case of the hiccups.』 『Elmo is back, more ticklish then ever, and laughing like heÃs never laughed before! Packed with hidden silly surprises that can only be discovered when you play, pose and tickle Elmo in the right sequence, the T.M.X. Elmo eXtra Special Edition is recommended for children age 18 months and older.
Find the right combination of movements to activate a silly side of Elmo you've never. View larger.
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More Hidden Surprises You've probably already seen the original Elmo laugh hysterically as he rolls along the floor. The special edition of the popular Elmo toy features all the tickling and giggling fun of the original, plus even more extra-special fun you've never set eyes on. The key is to find the right combination of movements to activate a silly side of Elmo that you've never seen before. Try lifting his arm straight in the air and tickling his belly. There's more where that came from.
Clues For More Hidden Surprises Rhyming Clue Cards give hints to help you find Elmo's secret surprises. This special edition Elmo comes with the first card, and a new rhyming clue will be revealed each week on the official T.M.X. Special Edition web site. On January 2, 2008, you can discover all the correct combinations needed to unlock Elmo's furry fun.
Made with super-soft, furry fibers, everyone from tiny tots to adults loves to hold, touch, and tickle Elmo. For all his laughing, twisting -- and more things you'll find out on your own -- this plush, child-safe toy from Fisher-Price requires six AA batteries, which are included.
What's in the Box Stuffed toy and 6 AA batteries. 』
IPhone 3G used's review (Very Happy) 『Was extremely happy with the speed in which my order was placed and received and it is so cute! My grand-daughter will love it. Thank -you and I look forward to doing business with you again.』
(Oh please) 『This is so childish and dumb. I'm ten years old i can't believe that children older than me like this stuff!I'd say the age range of this toy should be ages 3-8.If you're an older child like me get a ty girlz doll they are so much fun i have three of them.If i were five i would rate everything five stars.』
(A baby toy not suitable for babies!) 『I searched for a baby toy, but when it arrived, it was marked "not suitable for under 3 years old." I wished the product description had carried this information as well.』
(was what i was looking for...) 『A co-worker is graduating from high school and she mentioned that she liked the webkinz panda she had seen some place else. I thought it would be a perfect graduation gift for her. I love shopping on the internet for that reason. You can find what you are looking for with out traveling.』
(vaction treat) 『Even though I live in Vermont,I got this from Boston Masachusets.On my second day. It was the animal I was doing my report on. I love it! It has great learing beacause of Quizzy's.It's fun beacause of games. It can also be fashionable! Great item!』 『Pandas are known for their laid-back attitude and gentle nature. Pandas enjoy a well-designed room with lots of comfy places to sit - and a well-stocked fridge of Bamboo Canelloni.』
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Manley
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Good for two-year-olds) 『My two two-year-olds played with this toy all summer. It is, as suggested in other reviews, much smaller than the packaging would suggest, but is ideal for toddlers. My girls were between 20 and 25 pounds while the weather permitted water play, and the Slide N' Splash Whale Pool was perfect for them. I can't imagine that it would hold up to much larger children, however.
The plastic is strong; a number of other inflatable toys developed punctures this year, but this one has held up. My daughters enjoy this toy so much, I would have rented it for a day for what it cost to purchase! No regrets here.』
(Melissa Davis) 『This slide is useless. It would not stay together at all. My 4 year old did not like it at all.』
(Great pool for the value) 『This pool looks very cool, very much like the picture. It may be a bit smaller than u would expect, but I had my expectations low:-) I bought it for my one year old, so I think it is perfect and will last a long time. Easy to set up. The fountain /sprinkler works great and goes from very low intensity to big splash showers. I would def recommend this to others.』
(The grandkids loved it!) 『Word from the parents of the owners of this pool say it's a great success. ...and in Virginia it's still warm enough to keep using it for some time to come. Users are 3 and almost two and in the pool every day. We did send the battery powered pump to the parents so they didn't have to spend hours blowing it up!』
(YOUR 2-YEAR OLD WILL LOVE IT!) 『This pool and slide is the perfect size for my toddler. He goes up and down and up and down. So far it seems sufficiently durable to his abuse. Your two-year old will love it!』
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Wild Planet
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (This is awesome!) 『My son LOVES dinosaurs. Absolutely obsessed with them. My mom discovered the eggs and we were doing those w/o the volcano - still great fun! (For those who don't know, you pour hot water over the egg and it dissolves slowly ... you find 7 parts in the water - the head, body, two arms, two legs and a tail. You put them together and figure out which dinosaur you have based on the pictures on the back of the box!)
My neighbor bought him the volcano for his birthday and I have to admit - the volcano adds excitement to it! The magic eggs can be pricey but we dole them out to our son as incentive or rewards for good behavior. That's how much fun these things are to him! And he can take them apart and put them together with other dinosaur parts to create new dinos! After doing at least 40 eggs we still haven't collected all of them - he has multiple T-Rexs, etc. but that keeps the excitement going.
If you have a dinosaur lover, this will be a big hit. I took a pack into my son's developmental preschool for the other boys in his class. They ALL loved them and got to take home a small dino with them (the class was all boys and all of them loved dinos). So, if you are doing a dino-themed party, this would be a cool activity and take-home gift.』 『With this incredible playset, kids simply "fizz" to find a secret dinosaur. With one magic egg, the Dino Magic Volcano Playset from Wild Planet lets you hatch your very own dinosaur for fun, imaginative play. First, drop the egg in warm water to dissolve the shell. Fizzing reveals Dino parts hidden inside. Then, put parts together to make your own Dino to play with. Safe and non-toxic, easy clean-up. Includes one egg.』