IPhone 3G used's review (Tag Reader addition...) 『These are very educational, but my 5 year old is just no as into them as I thought she would be. And, unfortunatley, I had to remove one of her audio books before I could add this, because LeapFrog will only allow 5 books/cards to be on there. BIG BUMMER!!』 『Discover over 40 interactive activity cards featuring National Geographic pictures of land animals come to life with the touch of the Tag Reader. Hear amazing animal sounds, learn fun facts and read new vocabulary words on each card.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Perfect for a four year old girl) 『The LeapFrog ClickStart games are not the most exceptional as far as quality of the character resemblence, and none of the games are going to turn your child into an Einstein. But my four year old loves to play them and she is learning to spell from them and learning computer skills. She especially loves anything Disney Princess. Next to the game already downloaded on the product when you buy it, this is the game she likes the most. I try to limit TV time so if I can get ready in the morning and she is doing something interactive/educational I feel it's a bonus.』
(Only if your child loves these Disney princesses) 『I purchased this because my daughter (3) loves Disney princesses. While it held her attention for a while, the games are very disappointing. There are only three games with two settings, but no real teaching variety. The games center on point and click, arrow buttons, and keyboard familiarity - something the basic console teaches.
Overall, very disappointing for $20. Seems the game makers may just be relying on the Disney label to sell games - I fell for it, but I would not recommend it.』 『Explore the wonders of early reading with your favorite Disney Princess friends. Join Belle, Ariel, Cinderella and their friends on magical adventures while learning important phonics and computer skills. For use with ClickStart My First Computer, sold separately.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Nice pieces, horrible quality molding clay) 『We just purchased our set and it is has high quality pieces, however the dough is awful. We have only opened the green one and let me just say, the color was all over our white little table, and luckily washes off well. Also it is way too sticky and we had to peel it off of the wood a few times. I wish the roller that looks like a pizza cutter actually could cut through, it just leaves a thin indentation across the clay which is not that exciting to a 2 3/4 year old. Rolling pins are fun and the little block molds as well. The plastic molds on the clay are not great and I don't expect them to last long. Overall nice set but I guess I expected more from Melissa&Doug and for the price. I will look into other brands to add on to our crafting box for clay play.』
(Playdough fun!) 『Cute playdough set. My grandson saw this, he hung on with bear claws. He loves playdough and enjoyed creating all afternoon! Wonderful set!』
(Loads of Fun!) 『My daughter received this as a Christmas gift and unlike many of the other toys, she's still playing with it over six months later. She loves all the variety it offers and is gaining a lot of dexterity.』
(Fun toy, bad play-doh) 『Great product, I would just recommend buying play-doh brand clay because the Melissa and Doug brand that comes with it is not really malleable.』
(Exceptional) 『This set is the best I've ever seen. My grandson and his parents are very pleased ! Good quality, unique, lots to experiment with. Thanks for making such a great activity for the little ones !』 『Includes five easy-grip, wooden stamping cubes, three rolling pins, four modeling dough tubs with molding lids and a patterned wheel press!』
IPhone 3G used's review (So much fun!!) 『I bought this game for my boy/girl twins 3rd birthday and they LOVE it..they want to play it all the time. I like that it teaches them to take turns and the "playing a game" concept. They will even play it by themselves...but it's more fun to play with them!! This toy got an A+ in my book.』
(Pretty BORING!) 『I agree with another reviewer - this is OK for small kids 2-3 years old but my daughter who is not 4 yet was bored and so was I - she's not afraid of Monsters though - thanks to the movie Monsters Inc. I was dissappointed.』
(Fun!) 『My 3 /12 year old daughter loves this game! While playing, if we reach into the bag and pull out a monster, we scream and throw it in the box and lock it up. We say "no monsters in our room". It has been so much fun!!!!』
(Lots of fun) 『The kids have a great time playing this game!! My 2 year old grandson gets so excited and has no trouble putting the pieces onto the right places. My 5 year old son enjoyed it too... though it was way below his age group.』
(Love it!!!!) 『My daughter(3yrs old) got this for christmas and loves it. The best part is my son (18month old) can play it. Very few games can we play together. I was thrilled that my son could play it and follow the rules. And he loves it. We play this game at least three times a day. When we have play dates over, we always play this game and all the kids love it. Great buy!! I recommend it to everyone!』 『Reach into the bag to find the puzzle pieces that match the pictures on your bedroom game board. If a monster pops out, don't be scared...just tellthat silly old thing to go away. Then get rid of him for good by tossing him into the moster pit and out of your room. You take charge, and the monsters take off! 1-4 Players Ages 3+』 『Designed for competitive or cooperative play, Go Away Monster is a delightful game for pre-school-age children. It gives them power over fears they might have as they "rid their rooms" of scary monsters. By providing each of up to four players with his or her own playing board--designed to look like a child's room--the game cunningly avoids potential squabbles over sharing. Players take turns reaching into a "monster bag" and feeling for pieces of furniture needed for their rooms. If they pull out a monster instead, they can hide it or throw it away while shouting "Go away, monster!" Players may help one another or compete to finish their rooms first.--Lee Strucker』
『The Playmobil Christmas in the Forest Advent Calendar is the festive set that features a Santa figure and all of his animal friends! Includes a special winter forest backdrop and an advent calendar that hides a different figure for each day in December until Christmas.』
IPhone 3G used's review (funmom) 『this was a nice somewhat safe teetertootter and good price. My kids are 2, and 3 and i expect them to enjoy it for at least several more years.』
(Fun Toy!) 『I bought this toy for my two daughters, ages 2 and 4-1/2. They really like riding on it, although my older daughter isn't quite as interested in it. I really like that it's a natural color and it blends in with our backyard. It's also got a cool design and is very sturdy (sometimes I "sit" on one side while my younger daughter is on the other side and it holds me fine). The other thing I like about this toy is it can be used by one, two or three kids at a time so it's very versatile. I definitely recommend it!』
(Naturally Playfull Teeter Totter) 『Naturally Playful Teeter Totter This teeter totter seems to be very sturdy and the only assembly is to push the handles into place. Simple, except that it requires a lot of strength to do this and I was unable to accomplish the assembly on my own.』
(fun for the kids) 『Well the other step 2 products have shown great durability for us but this one let us down. We have had this product for 3 years now and after the first year the teeter totter cracked in the middle. Its still usable but i may end up trashing it this year. It is very cute and my children did love this toy.. Maybe a little too much? hehe.. I would definitely purchase it again if i had to. Its such a great activity for the kids.』
(Great Purchase!) 『I bought this for my granddaughter. It comes nearly assembled--just attach handles. Very attractive to leave in the yard. Lightweight but very durable. Well designed and very affordable. She loves it, and I am very glad I made this purchase.』 『The classically styled, traditional teeter-totter now has a charming, decorative "stone-like" look. The Naturally Playful Teeter Totter features two wide, contoured seats with easy-grip handle bars, plus room for a third rider in the middle. Measures approximately 16" x 38.5" x 18.25". Minimal adult assembly required.』
IPhone 3G used's review (neice has more fun with old school tball) 『overthought her tball gift. she never ever uses it. Likes standard tball instead.
That and its just too light to easily stay upright in the yard. 』
(best in class) 『Most versatile batting tee. Had a Littletikes version, that was garbage, broke in 1 day. This has more options and the balls are soft not hard plastic, much better. Two cons: Only comes with 3 balls- should be 5 Motor a little on the noisy side (but thelittle tikes was even louder). Bottom Line: This is the best option for this type of toy. 』
(Great Fun&Versatile!) 『This is a lot of fun. I have to admit we have even used it inside our family room (Don't tell!). It has 3 different ways of using it and is fairly easy to set up. I wish we had more than 3 balls and will have to look into ordering more. The adults like this toy as much as our 3 year old does...or more!』
(Triple Hit Baseball) 『This is great, my 4 year old and 6 year old love it - I do too. I wish I had one when I was a kid. Shame they don't sell them over here in the UK as I had a bit of a saga getting it shipped over and it ended up costing more than the toy but I'd do it again the kids love it so much. I highly recommend it.』
(Tee is too high and too weak) 『I have a three year old and he knocks the tee off the bottom. It is also too high for him--the tee is at his armpits. I played baseball in college and it is higher than the tees we used.
I like the balls. The bat is fine.』 『A reasonable gripe against a great number of sporting good themed toys has been their lack of versatility. Once a kid has surpassed the skill level engendered by the toy, the toy is pretty much useless, offering no further challenge to the burgeoning athlete. The Grow To Pro series, on the other hand, evolves with the kid presenting increasing challenges along the way. In this three level baseball training set, young kids can practice first hitting the ball off of a tee to build fundamental coordination skills. Then on the "rookie" level, the ball pops up from ground level as kids practice smacking the ball out of the air. Finally, the "pro" level is a pitching machine, lobbing the ball without a prohibitive amount of velocity, to the batter standing up to ten feet away. Four D batteries are required but not included.--Charlie Williams』 『Learn to hit like a pro. There are three ways to play with Triple Hit Baseball, so anyone can learn. Beginners can hit from the tee to teach hand-eye coordination. In Rookie mode, balls pop up automatically, one after another. In pro mode, balls will be pitched automatically from up to 10' away. Includes battery-powered trainer, bat and three balls. Adult assembly required. Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).』
IPhone 3G used's review (Fun... Yet Frustrating) 『My youngest son loves art.. He loves to draw. So, I purchased this for his birthday. He and I put it together with no help from the directions. We used the picture of the item from the box! The directions were not clear, and there were no written directions... it was all pictures! Anyway, once we got it together, we did notice a minor problem. The hard surface used to write on comes in two pieces. So right in the middle of the writing surface, you have a major indention where the two pieces connect. There is no possibility of writing on the pad of paper without having the annoying dip, aka lack of support, from behind when you get to the middle of your picture.
The product comes with markers and the paper. My son was really excited about writing directly on the hard surface which needs a dry erase marker. Of course, I wasn't prepared to have those types of markers available; those markers aren't readily lying around my house.
The toy has a lot of cubbies to hold markers, crayons, and such. All kids like to have little areas to put their things. Overall, we are happy with the item. It goes back to the tried and true statement, "you get what you pay for." If we wanted a professional art easel, we wouldn't have purchased this one.』
(Not Durable) 『We bought this easel as a Christmas gift for my daughters and nieces. With 4 girls using the easel all under the age of 7, it only lasted barely a month. The price is good, and it might be good for one child, but we are now shopping for a more sturdy easel. "Buy cheap, buy twice" definitely applies to this product.』
(Good with drawing paper) 『This is a quality product. I was surprised because I had never taken Rose Art anything very seriously. Given two sets of markers, I would always choose Crayola. Don't bother with the white board. Enjoy it as an easel.
I was very impressed by this easel which I purchased as a Lightning Deal for $[...].
The directions for assembly are ludicrous. Really you have to look at the pictures and take your best guess.』
(Perfect for a limited space) 『We got this so our daughter could have one (this will be for her birthday) that can be put away when the space is needed for other things. It has a wrinkle where the whiteboard folds (and it gives a little when marking on). We tested it to know what to expect on her birthday. Other than that, it seems remarkably sturdy.』
(Bought this on lightning Deals and my 3 year old and 8 year old Cant get enough) 『I bought this a few weeks ago for $[...] on a lightning deal, bought some paint pens to go with it and set it up for my daughter and son, They cant get enough, even at $[...] , I would buy another if I needed it. This is a very good product overall, yeah the easel has a line down the middle but its **Portable** and can go anywhere, and I have a school art supply place right next to my apartment so the paper hasn't been an issue. I recommend this for anyone!!』 『The RoseArt Smart Easel provides a sturdy work surface, handy access to markers and materials, a dry erase board and a roll of paper that attaches to the easel to keep your young artist's creativity freely flowing. Intended for ages four and up, this kid-sized easel also features a lightweight, portable design so that it can easily be taken outdoors or on the road. This means that your little van Gogh can be out in the field painting sunflowers in no time, and that the whole easel can be compactly stowed away when not in use.
The Smart Easel is lightweight, portable, and features pockets, and pen holders. View larger.
A large fabric under-tray serves as a catch-all for finished artwork. View larger.
Art Anytime, Anywhere After fairly simple assembly, which requires an adult but not any tools, the included 50-foot roll of butcher paper slips onto a bar at the top for an ongoing paper supply. Three plastic clips are included to hold the paper securely in place at the bottom. The Smart Easel also comes with eight washable markers (in classic rainbow colors plus versatile brown and black), so your young artist can get started right away. Two flaps swing out from the easel's sides, featuring mesh pockets and elastic pen holsters that are designed to hold a variety of coloring materials. The plastic paint tray at the bottom is the perfect size for small paint jars, wet brushes, glue or glitter. A large fabric under-tray at the base serves as a catch-all for finished artwork, at least until the refrigerator debut or hallway retrospective can be scheduled.
When art time is over, or a new location for drawing is desired, the easel can be quickly washed down and folded up. The fabric side flaps, under-tray, and carrying bag are all made of washable materials, and the paint tray can be removed for cleaning or spills. Stray marks from the washable pens can be removed from most surfaces with warm water and mild soap. The easel's durable metal frame with plastic connecting pieces is 50 inches tall and has a sturdy 4-leg design. Weighing in at about 13 pounds, the easel is substantial enough to remain stable while in use, but light enough to be carried by an adult or older child. The set also includes a large bag with a handle and shoulder strap for easy transportation.
Set-up and Organization Features A slight downside to the easel is its assembly process. Although the easel includes easy-to-read directions, and though the pieces themselves were easy to snap together without any tools, the set-up was a bit confusing and took about 30 minutes. Once assembled, the easel has an inviting appeal. The design of the side flaps definitely encourages tidiness. Plus, having all the supplies neatly on hand, and all the colors in full view, helps keep the creative momentum going. The thrill of having all that paper at your fingertips is also a great incentive to make more art.
Another small downside is that the paint tray is a bit too narrow to hold a mason jar for cleaning brushes or to comfortably balance an open watercolor box. And while the tray's separate cup-shaped space is handy for preventing spills, it is also quite small -- about the size of one paint jar or a Dixie cup. And inconveniently, the easel doesn't come with any dry erase markers or erasers, which makes its whiteboard seem like an accident waiting to happen. However, even if the dry erase board gets permanently marked, it will still serve its main purpose as a sturdy work surface for the paper.
Overall, the RoseArt Smart Easel inspires creativity in young artists-to-be, with an easy-to-clean, portable design that will keep parents pleased.
What's in the Box Easel with dry erase board, side flaps, under-tray, paint tray, carrying bag, 50-foot paper roll, and 8 washable markers. 』
『Ideal for the budding artist, this easel provides the perfect workspace for your child's creative skills. The rolling paper bar at the top of the easel lets you roll out more paper -- so after you complete one masterpiece, you have a fresh palette for the next one! Easel comes with a canvas carry bag so you can bring it anywhere. Crafted with a sturdy metal frame, the entire easel (except frame) is washable. Art supplies not included. Measures 26"L x 22"W x 50"H. Some assembly required.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Pictures much better than they look on the camera...) 『My daughter loves her Kid Tough camera. So does my son, who was jealous from the minute she got it for Christmas... despite the pink color. :-) The two eyed view finder works well for kids, who have a hard time closing one eye. The flash uses a lot of batteries, but fortunately is driven by separate batteries than the one that operates the camera, so it's okay if they run out.
The little LCD screen on the camera is indeed terrible. In terms of having a rough idea of what was taken, and for previewing the next picture, it does the job however. To my surprise, what I found when I transferred the pictures to our computer is that the photos are actually fairly decent. The upload process is super easy; just like transferring pictures off of any other digital camera.
I expect these kid cameras to improve dramatically over the next few years. A better LCD screen is obviously where Fisher Price can improve most, but at least the pictures are decent despite that.
Shutter lag is another area that needs improvement. The lag isn't terrible, but there is some, and for a kids camera that's a pretty serious issue. I had to instruct my then 3 year old daughter to hold the camera still for a second after taking the picture because she would push the button then immediately move the camera away from her face to see the preview. This was resulting in blurry pictures due to the shutter lag. Overall, it is a nice toy. 9 months after Christmas, this is one of only a few toys that are still played with. I would have given my right arm for such a toy when I was a kid.
To summarize, if you are looking for a real digital camera for taking "keepers", stay clear. If you want a fun toy for a young kid, this is great!』
(Kidie cam) 『My daughter takes many random photos about our home and surrounding area. I always like to see what she captures next. I highly recommend this "toy" to any parent(s) looking to broaden their child(ren)'s horizons while protecting their investment with this virtually unbreakable camera.』
(Great little camera) 『We bought this camera for our 5 year old daughter 4 months ago and she still enjoys using it. It has an SD slot, so you can insert a larger memory card so your child can take a ton of pictures and they won't be forcing you to download pictures of their stuffed animals onto your computer any time soon;) This camera has been dropped over and over again, played with by our 2 year old, turned off and on over and over again, left in a hot car, etc. It still keeps going. I have to say that the quality of the pictures is a bit grainy, but there is a flash and the kids don't care anyways. Nice size screen on the back. Our daughter and her friends have a lot of fun with this product and we'd recommend it to anyone. She won't be disappointed.』
(What a waste) 『This camera is a great idea. My daughter has fun with it but the picture quality is so terrible that I don't understand the point. If she did happen to take a good photo it is useless. You can barely make out the image it is so dark. It really is a terrible camera. If you just want a pretend camera for your kids that clicks and makes noise I think you can find something else for a lot less money. The picture part of this camera is pointless. Don't waste your money. Fisher price should be ashamed of producing such a piece of junk.』
(HORRIBLE PICTURE QUALITY) 『I bought this camera for my daughter's 4th birthday. I liked the pink color and the looks of it on the picture. When I started to use it I noticed that the picture quality was horrible. I could not identify the person in the picture. After reading the instruccions I noticed there was a setting to make the picture quality better. SO I put it on that setting. IT DID NOT HELP... still the people in the photos were irrecognizable. Would not recomend it.』 『Fisher-Price Kid Tough Digital Camera Toys - new version sure have evolved. This cute, pink camera with flower decals and a two-eye view finder is actually an ultra-durable, digital camera that your daughter will love. With a 1.6" color LCD preview screen, she can view, sort, delete, or store up to 60 pictures at a time. When she's found her favorite pictures, help her connect the included USB cord into the computer. The camera is compatible with Windows 2000/ME/XP/VISTA and Macintosh. Then, just follow the easy steps to print her picture show. Your daughter's going to love this gift.』 『Let your children show you the world through their eyes with the Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera. This innovative toy is a real digital camera designed to be sturdy enough and simple enough for kids as young as three years of age to use. This digital camera is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Children's Technology Review's 2006 Editor's Choice, and the Parents Magazine 2006 Best Toys of the Year.
Simply plug the camera into your computer and download the pictures. View larger.
Fisher Price's kid-tough construction makes this digital camera sturdy. View larger.
Designed for Little Hands The Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera provides a great outlet for your children's creativity and offers them a fun, simple introduction to both photography and digital technology. Featuring the trademark Fisher Price "kid-tough" construction, this fully functional digital camera is sturdy enough and safe enough for small children. It's also designed to make picture-taking as easy as possible for little ones, with big, easy-to-use control buttons and a two-eye view finder. Dual handgrips make a steady shot easier for little hands to manage. The camera also has a 1.6-inch color LCD display, just like a grown-up's camera, where pictures can be viewed instantly. Your children can take pictures at the park or zoo, or, thanks to the automatic flash, their next party.
Works with your Home Computer The camera has 8 megabytes of memory, which can store up to 60 pictures. You can purchase larger memory cards to increase the memory. Once your child fills up the memory card, simply plug the camera into your computer and download the pictures for printing or for using in photo art programs. The camera includes 1.3 interpolated megapixels or 640-by-480 resolution for 4-by-6-inch prints. It is compatible with Macintosh and with Windows 2000 or later. The camera requires four AA batteries; it comes with one lithium CR2032 battery.
What's in the Box Pink camera, USB cord, lithium CR2032 battery, and wrist strap. 』