Kakaku：1699 saved$16.99
Mattel
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Mermaid Barbie) 『Very fun idea, but multiple times it has broken and torn within a few days of purchase. The plastic fin breaks off and is im possible to keep on, even with super glue. The all plastic fins are better and do not break at all.』
(Fantasy Fun For Playtime, Tubtime or anytime!) 『This is a truly beautiful Barbie doll. I was never into dolls when I was younger (and of course they didn't have Princess, Mermaid or Fairy Barbies in the 80s that I knew of... or I would have wanted them!) but my two daughters saw these in the store and had to have them. We bought the Aqua one with the dolphin and the Purple doll with the Seahorse.
They are glittery on their tails, which thankfully doesn't come off so you don't end up coated in glitter. The hair seems very realistic and is soft and fluffy. The doll came with a large brush for her hair and also a little ring to clip the sea animal to her tail. Neither of my daughters wanted to use this option but DID love to play with the cute sea animals as much (or moreso) than the dolls! If you squeeze her hips, you can feel a round "button" underneath and pressing on both sides will cause her tail to move. This is so she seems to be "swimming" underwater. They don't dry out that fast, but seem to be fairly sturdy and each doll is unique with their own details and "clothing" and "accessories" variations.
Very pretty, and can be included in bathtime fun as well. No complaints here...』 『This graceful and glittery underwater Barbie doll's mermaid tail really moves just like she's swimming! She also comes with a playful ocean friend that can sit on her tail and splash along with the doll. Colors and decorations may vary.』
Kakaku：2999 saved$29.99
Tech2Go
Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks IPhone 3G used's review (Karaoke) 『This item was purchased for use in my Kindergarten classroom. We use it when the students read their stories to the rest of the class. It projects their voices enough that even the shyest student can be heard. A longer cord would help for our use in school, but I was happy to find an inexpensive microphone that actually works. It might be better if the volume could be louder, but I'm sure parents that buy this for home use will be glad it is not too loud.』
(The Rock Star) 『This is a great toy for the child that likes to play rock star. Have had no problems mechanically and my grandaughter is 3yrs old.』
(Fun karaoke toy!) 『We got this for our son when he turned 4 recently. He loves it. His 1 year old brother loves it too. They can both operate it easily. It turns itself off after not being used for a while&I appreciate that! It has volume control which is very nice&it gets pretty loud too. I think the songs that come on it are the actual recordings from the show. Most of the time my kids just talk or sing into the mic without any music. They love the echo option too. You can play the songs with or without the singer. It has actual recordings from Simon, Paula&Randy which are either "thumbs up" or "thumbs down," you choose. The whole family passes this thing around when we want an impromtu karaoke session. We haven't loaded any of our own songs onto it yet. It has several to begin with.
I told my kids not to pull it around by the mic. That's the best way to get that "crackling" sound that the older tape versions of karaoke toys used to get. I think as long as they don't do that, this is a pretty solid toy&should last quite a while.
Overall this was a great purchase for us. I put 1 star on educational because it's not meant to be educational.』 『Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol' Here's your chance to find out. The American Idol Singing Star features a working microphone and eight built-in songs with and without original vocals from the show, so you can practice along with the idols, then hit it solo. Try the echo effect to give your vocals that professional polish. Belt it out for the judges in two cool modes - Audition or Contestant - then listen to their verdict. Stylish speaker console produces high-quality sound and is light enough to go anywhere. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 7.5" tall. Item available November 30, 2007.』
Kakaku：2499 saved$24.99
V Tech
Usually ships in 2 days 『Go on a galaxy quest with WALL-E through four Learning Adventure and four Learning Zone games! V.Smile Motion uses a wireless, motion-sensitive controller to help teach shapes, colors, matching, problem solving, logic, letters, numbers, puzzles and recycling. Featuring characters from Disney/Pixar's WALL-E movie, kids will have a blast getting into the action. For use with the V.Smile Motion TV Learning System, sold separately.』
Kakaku：1999 saved$19.99
LeapFrog
Usually ships in 2 days 『Venture into the wilderness with Diego to save baby animals in the rainforest, desert and Antarctica. Learn about letters and numbers while discovering fun facts about all the animals you rescue. For use with ClickStart My First Computer, sold separately.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Granddaughter loves her doll house and furniture) 『My First DollhouseMy First Dollhouse - Baby's Room
My Grandaugher Kaitlin just turned two in January and she loves her doll house and furniture Grandma and Grandpa bought for her on Amazon. We love the fact we can go on line and purchase just what she wants and have it shipped right to her. Amazon makes shopping for out of state grandchildren so easy!』
(Great House, lots of extra's to buy) 『This dolls house is a winner. Of all the toys my daughter 22 months got for Christmas this was the hit! I just looked on Amazon to buy some more rooms and maybe Grandma, and I found them too be $25+, on Fisherprice all the rooms and extras are $6- 10!!!!
Buy this toy 5*, but maybe through walmart or shopfisherprice.com』
(HALF THE PRICE AT FISHERPRICE.COM!!!!!) 『I bought this doll house for my [...]daughter. She loves it. But I got the doll house brand new for [..]at FisherPrice.com. The additional peices are between $6 and [...]! AMAZON IS ALWAYS CHARGING TO MUCH!! Check out the fisher price website BEFORE you buy. Overall, a good product.』
(Absolutely precious) 『I purchased the dollhouse and additional room settings for my 3-year old granddaughter for Christmas. It is absolutely adorable and she loves it. She is intrigued with all the little people and furniture! I know she will have fun with it for years to come. Me too!』
(So cute, even for little ones) 『I bought the My First Dollhouse for my daughter for her second birthday and bought this set on the recommendation of a reviewer on Amazon and I am so glad I did.
Each night, my daughter loves to have the "Little Mommy" and "Little Daddy" put the "Little Baby" to bed in her crib, just like hers, and covers her up with the blanket.
I do wish the Mom&Dad's room sets were not so hard to find and that so many people were not price gouging on eBay when selling them. The dollhouse does have room for them.』 『Includes crib, walker, chair and toys』
Kakaku：1999 saved$19.99
MGA Entertainment
Usually ships in 1 to 2 months 『Songs to get kids moving with music that parents can appreciate. This Pop Tunes Big Rocker Drum Set is simple and easy to use, and helps your child develop musical appreciation. Play existing songs or freestyle. Plays five kid-friendly versions of famous songs. Drum Set Plays: "Love Shack" by the B-52s, "Hot Hot Hot" by Buster Poindexter, "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks, "I'm Still in Love With You" by Sean Paul and "Blame it on the Boogie" by The Jacksons.』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Loved by all!) 『I purchased this piano for my daughter for her 2nd birthday. She is my third daughter and both sisters are close in age, so finding the perfect gift for her is not easy.
When I came across the Melissa&Doug Learn-To-Play piano, I was thrilled. I also am familiar with this brand, so I expected that it would be excellent quality.
When I received it....I was even more thrilled!!! The colors are bright and cheerful, the design is sturdy. Not only does my 2 year old love it, but my 3 and 4 year olds love it as well. The older two can both follow the learn-to-play book really well. It is easy to understand and all of the songs are classic kid songs (Row Row Row your Boat, Mary Had a Little Lamb,Im a Little Teapot, Twinkle Twinkle, A Tisket A Tasket, Old MacDonald, London Bridge is Falling Down, Pop, Goes the Weasel, The Farmer in the Dell). My 4 year old can actually play a couple of songs now, without even using the book, which is proof to me that kids really can learn from this adorable piano!
I would (and have) recommended this piano to my friends and family.』
(Excellent, even for a 12 month old!) 『I bought this for my daughter as she loved her plastic infant piano with four keys, but as she got older she threw it around more than she 'played' it. The Melissa and Doug piano is much larger, very sturdy, and is heavy enough that it stays in place while my little girl bangs on the keys.
I am confident that as she gets older, she may actually learn to play this piano with the included music book. The piano arrived in tune, and is quite playable even with adult fingers on the small, child-sized keys.
I got this piano while it was on sale for a ridiculously low price, and it is definitely a good value. Even at the regular price I think this piano is worth purchasing for children that are even remotely musically inclined, or for those with children that just like to make noise with musical instruments like my daughter.
Very highly recommended!』
(fun for a toddler) 『This piano is cute for a toddler. I ordered it for my 2 year old. She loves to bang on the keys and the color coding on the keys with the accompanying song book make it easy for me to play some of her favorite tunes. The size of the piano however, is not what I had expected. I thought it would be much larger... proportional to the size of a toddler. Instead, it is quite small. It is too short for my daughter to sit at with her toddler chair, but is too tall when placed on a coffee table unless she is standing up. I'm not sure how it was intended to be used, but is a good value nonetheless.』
(Great classic Topy Piano - Solidly Built) 『Great piano. Solid. We knocked it over a lot. It survived until Lucas was 5 years old. Sad to see it go into the garage sale. Classic metal tine sound.』
(Not a bad toy piano) 『Overall, this is a nice toy piano. The sound is really good. The bright colors are appealing. Two of the keys stick together. It scratches easily, but my one year old can be tough on toys. My one year old climbs on top of it since it's so small. The first time it got knocked over the top came off but went back on easily. Now the top is a little loose.』 『Here are the keys to playing a colorful tune! This brightly painted upright piano features 25 keys and two full octaves to give kids a wide range of notes to play, as well as a helpful color-coded key chart to help them quickly learn the musical scale. Measures 16" x 9.75" x 11.5".』
Kakaku：1499 saved$14.99
LeapFrog
Usually ships in 2 days IPhone 3G used's review (Edutainment at its finest) 『I have a daughter that will be going into Kindergarten next year. My wife and I bought her a LeapPad and two software modules for it for Christmas last year thinking it would help her get a bit of a head start before starting school.
While my daughter doesn't play with this on her own, she likes using this software with me or my wife. It seems like she is introducing us to characters she liked in Nemo and all the things they can do in this software.
By allowing her to "show us around", she has learned quite a bit from this software. She seems to have fun with it as a kid, and the fact that she is learning is very satisfying for me as a parent.
I think LeapPad has done a good job here.』
(Finding Nemo #1) 『This is a really Neat leap pad book! My kids LOVED the movie! And were ecstatic, to get the leap pad book. It has some entertaining games, and my kids ask to play this book alot more than others. I highly recommend this book! It has alot of FUN stuff in it. I hope your children like it as much as my 7, 6, and 3 year olds do.. :)』
(Like it pretty much) 『Pretty nice game. The illustrations do not look exactly like the characters in the movie. They are more like cartoon illustrated (see front cover-- the illustrations inside are similar). This was a little dissappointing at first. The voices are pretty good, it has some nice songs, and teaches some educational facts about the sea. My son's favorite part is the deep sea page.』
(grab shell dude!) 『Alex got this for Christmas and absolutely loves it! This is neck and neck w/Lion King as his favorite LeapPad book. The best part for the 'big people' in the house are the jellyfish game and the turtle game.』
(Finding fun with Nemo) 『My son is a big fan of Finding Nemo so this is, naturally, his favorite Leap Pad book right now. It has fun games with different facts about ocean creatures which my son loves.
So, as usual, another fun book from Leap Pad that I highly recommend.』
『Leap 1 books teach basic reading fundamentals. Each book helps strengthen phonics skills through fun, engaging stories. With this interactive LeapPad story, you'll plunge into an underwater reading adventure with all your favorite characters from Disney/Pixar's animated motion picture, Finding Nemo. PWorks with all LeapPad and LeapPad Pro learning systems, except My First LeapPad. LeapPad learning systems required for use (sold separately)./p』
IPhone 3G used's review (Time To Eat!) 『I purchased this product for my daughters' play kitchen. Both of them have enjoyed it. The product brings more realism to their "cooking." With this purchase, you get a half dozen wooden eggs in a cardboard carton. I only wish that the size of the actual egg was a bit larger, but they seem to fit well in a toddler's hands. Just keep an eye out for a toddler's mouth!』
(pleased with this one) 『I found this purchase to be in reality what I expected it to be from the advertising photo. It is a reasonable size (the eggs are 1 1/2" long), and likely to stand up to many years of play.』 『We love Haba's line of wooden play food. Each piece is made of hard wood and has a non-toxic finish. These quality pieces were crafted to withstand years of childhood adoration and play.』
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