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Corolle
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Great doll for any infant) 『This is a great doll for any girl under 4 years old. My niece is 2 and has not put it down since I gave it to her for her first birthday. It goes every where with her. I just bought another one for my new granddaughter for Xmas. She will be 6 mos. old at Xmas.
This is a great, great doll..................』
(Good concept but flawed execution) 『My daughter (who is nearly two) loved this doll the minute she saw it. It is the perfect size for her and fits nicely in her doll stroller. Her stuffed animals have gotten very dirty from going outside and they aren't washable so I was excited that the doll could get wet. Unfortunately, the doll doesn't dry very quickly, so she has been relegated to a bath toy. We bath her at night and she dries overnight/during the day. This frustrates my daughter. I don't really understand why the whole doll couldn't be made out of the plastic material??????????????????????? That part dries immediately!』
(Wonderful doll that can take a bath with your child) 『High quality and great design. Doll dries really fast. My daughter is 2 and loves this babydoll. Her eyes open and close which my daughter just loves. The doll "floats" in the tub. Great toy.』
(Good for many ages) 『I gave this to my 18 month old daughter for Christmas and she absolutly loves it! It's just the right size for a child her size - easy to carry around and pretend to be a 'real mommy.' My four year old son has also taken to it (probably because it's HER favorite toy) so for the brief times he can 'play' with it, it builds his nurturing skills. being so soft and able to be washed/go into the tub/pool is a definite plus as well.』
(My daughter loves this baby doll !!!!!!!!!!) 『My 3 year old absolutely adores this baby doll. She sleeps with it every night. She gets so many toys from people, it gets to the point that I have to give half of them away to charity. Mostly because she is more interested in household items than most toys. But, this one really stood out to her for some reason. This doll is also very durable, plus it's the perfect size for her age.』 『Bath time is always better with a companion. Tidoo Suce-Pouce is cuddly and light and designed to float in the water. Posable and easy to handle, she's quick to dry - after her bath she's ready to be dressed in her cute pink pajamas. Her body also has a light vanilla scent, the signature of all Corolle dolls. Recipient of the Oppenheim Gold Seal Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award』
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TOYMONSTER LIMITED
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (the best motor skills activity ever for inside..................) 『This is the BEST MOTOR SKILLS ACTIVITY. Quality items, adorable to place inside to show the kids and parents, each day, their child will be using their motor skills. Easy to put together. The children love it and it will be in use inside, for years to come. I ordered extra balls, the children can put them in this ball bouncer and it goes back into the pit, really neat and we built a ball holder on one end and then they can also put them back in there and then take them out to fill the pit up. JUST THE ULTIMATE FUN EXPRIENCES FOR ALL CHILDREN that play in there. Just adorable. The best purchase.......................ever.................... This is very age appropriate for what is described on the box.............』
(fun toy for multiples) 『We got this toy for our 2 year old triplets and wish we would have gotten it when they were 1. It is a great toy that all 3 can play with together and they spend hours playing with it...it will be great this winter when it's harder to get outside.』
(Such a Fun Toy!!!) 『This ball pit and slide is such a fun toy. We bought it for our son's first birthday and he has already learned how to climb in and out and go up and down the slide all by himself. His three year old sister loves it too and there is just enough fun to be had that they don't fight over it. I will not lie, putting it together was quite a chore but I did it during their naptime and counted it as my workout for the day! Extra balls are needed but they can be purchased right on Amazon so that wasn't a big deal. All in all this is a big success and I have many neighbors and friends who are interested in buying this for their families.』
(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.』
IPhone 3G used's review (3 YR OLD LOVES IT!) 『My 3 yr old daughter loves taking off the clothes and putting them back on. Purchased along with the bathroom set. Hours of fun!』
(excellent quality) 『My 4 y/o daughter loves all of the Calico Critters, we keep collecting the sets. THis set is wonderful, nice detail and good quality. THey are perfect for little hands to play with and poseable!』
(Do you remember Sylvanian Families?) 『In the 80's there was a group of toys made by the same manuf called "Sylvanian Families." These are supposed to be the same thing - they are just too cute! I bought them for my 3 yr old and she won't put them down. A bit on the expensive side, but well worth the money. We've named our family and my husband is talking about building her a dollhouse for them.』 『Mother Isabel can often be seen and heard tendingto her garden as she sings opera. Father Schroeder is known for his fine house building skills while brother Linus and sister Lauren work hard at keeping their parents "on their paws". Includes: Father Schroeder, Mother Isabel, Brother Linus, Sister Lauren.Age: 3,4,5,6,7,8 Manufacturer: International Playthings』
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Hape
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Lots of fun) 『Lots of fun, well worth the cost. I got it for my 3 year old son and we spend lots of time him and I building all of the different structures possible with this set.』
(Best Marble Tower Ever) 『These pieces build a solid tower. There are special pieces that make flip-fops, spiral-to-center, and which keep the marbles speed up as they come out of chutes. My son, 10, was absorbed for days.』
(Not an independent toy for young kids but loads of fun!) 『I bought this toy for my son when he was three years old. At that age he did not have nearly the coordination to build a run by himself and also had a bad habit of knocking down the taller, more complex runs when trying to add new marbles. I was hoping/thinking this would be a sturdier version of the snap together plastic marble runs which he was largely able to construct and play with by himself. It is a beautiful set and as long as I am willing to build the runs and repair them when they fall he does enjoy sending the marbles racing down for time on end. I would estimate that this marble run would have to wait until he is possibly six or seven until he could enjoy it independently. If your child is that old I'm sure they will love it, and continue to enjoy it until they are much older. Younger children still enjoy the fun but need help to make it work.』
(Brilliant) 『This is, bar none, the most brilliant toy imaginable. Both of my kids AND my husband and I are compeltely and totally obsessed with it. Once you start, an hour or two can fly by in the blink of an eye. You can't stop! There are endless possibilities and you REALLY have to THINK your way through designing the various slides, especially if you go off the beaten path and try to design your own. A GREAT brain expander for the kids. Incredible creative thinking builder.
It is truly so complex, I am a desinger, so these kinds of things come naturally to me...designing, sculptural problem solving, but whoever designed this is a genius.』
(Fun to build with kids) 『My wife, 2.5 year old daughter, and I have lots of fun building and rolling marbles with this set. It isn't as sturdy as the ones in the store as they seem to be glued, but it is still rather stable when assembled. Be ready to get more though...as you play with this you will want more rails and maybe the teeter-todder.
Also this set comes with a large number of marbles, you'll never be short on marbles to play with...no matter how many you loose.
Lastly the wife loves the box. Keep it, it has pictures inside to show you where all the pieces should go and when finished playing it is very easy to put back in the box and carry the box around by the sturdy handle.』 『AS FEATURED ON NBC'S TODAY SHOW! Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2006! The "Top of the Line." Infinite marble runs-One great set! 105 pieces. Brilliantly colored wood. Highly stable design. Amazingly easy construction. Fast-moving effects. Endless possibilities for design innovation. 2 Impressive Twist Action Helix Pieces! Rails, Connecting Blocks, Accelerators&Action Pieces. 100 Colorful Marbles. Instructions for 3 Rail Combinations. Ages 4+』
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MGA Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Put Scotch Tape Over The Speaker!!!...) 『This is a great toy for growing children. I didn't get it till my son was 8mos old, so I'm not sure how great it is for younger babies, but so far my son loves it (we've had it about a month now). HOWEVER...this toy is VERY loud, and there is no volume control. I just put small pieces of Scotch Tape over the little speaker on the front. Worked like a charm! I put a couple layers to quiet it down a lot, you can use more or less depending on your tolerance. I can't wait till my son can use this as a little table to draw on. Overall, I'm VERY happy with this purchase!』
(keeping the baby busy) 『this was a good purchase, however the child can only use it for a small amount of time... even though it changes for them to sit up and play with it, by the time that comes they up and all over the house and could care less about it!!! my daughter loved it for about 2 months while she was in her rolling over stage before she started crawling, now it's at their daycare and certainly still being used:)』
(Durable, both in functionality and entertainment value) 『We have now owned this toy for 2 years. It has been durable enough to endure overseas shipping in its original packaging and 2 years worth of hard play from several children ranging from 6 months to 4 years in age. It needs a good cleaning, but it still looks like new and all parts work. This in spite of having cereal stored in the 'cups' and water poured on it several times. I have assembled, disassembled, and reassembled it several times to accomodate different uses and to save space when we lived in a small apartment.
To begin with, I found this toy to be least useful as a gym for our 6 month old daughter. She was not too interested in staying underneath the gym, and only used the kickplate function to kick herself out from under it. (I set the kickplate against the wall so that the gym would not be kicked away from her.) I must qualify this experience by saying that my daughter never liked lying down to play. She sat on her own from 4 months old, so it was difficult to convince her otherwise. I expected the toy to be entirely too loud as other reviewers have been so helpful to mention. It was indeed loud, but I used the tape-over-the-speaker solution (cutting it carefully into a circle to fit the speaker to prevent any easily picked off edges from poking out). My daughter and other children never even noticed it (scotch tape) until a few months ago at which point I removed it. It did cut the sound output significantly.
We soon progressed to allowing her to sit on the bench, well supervised and surrounded by pillows, for short periods. She was quite satisfied to play with the spinning features and playing music from that position. She is now nearly three years old and still enjoys sitting and playing the music, but she has now discovered the 'piano' tones and likes to sit for a bit and compose 4-note songs. A bit dull compared to other keyboard toys, but we don't have any others in our house, so she is content. Every child who comes to visit has been drawn to the toy; perhaps it is very unique in Europe. Children of all ages have found something with it to interest them.
I have used the easel/table feature mostly for serving snacks to my daughter and her friend. None of the children who have played with it have expressed much interest in using the table feature for arts or crafts. They all use it for a minute or two only to progress to the floor. I can only guess that they find it to be too little space on the table. But it seems to be functionally well designed otherwise. The clip holds the paper well and there is place for crayons or a cup of paint, etc.
The toy has withstood a fair share of abuse as well. It has been used to creatively access unreachable objects, by enduring 2 year olds standing on and sitting on the table part (No, I do not allow that when I see it). And it has seen creative use as well. Serving as a 'house' for the same 2 year olds who draped it with a blanket and lay down with their heads underneath.
As a last point, it may be useful to some considering the purchase of this, that our daughter has been and continues to be extremely tall for her age. She is in the 105th percentile in height(the same height as most 4 year olds), but still fits well on the bench with legs underneath the table. She usually likes to stretch her legs out straight as the bench is so low to the ground, so I could see that if a tall child prefers to sit with her feet in close to her/his body, knees could hit the table. But I have not noticed this to be an issue even when she is sitting properly.』
(Hard to assemble - but my son loves it!) 『My son played with this at a friend's house - and loved it! I bought one - and had a difficult time assembling it. I returned it for a replacement, thinking it might have been an isolated defect. But I had the same problem with the replacement one. With the help of several family members taking turns with an electric screw driver, we were finally able to assemble the pieces securely. My son loves the table! He's two yrs. and it's one of the best "table-seats" I've seen for him - but it sure was tough putting it together.』
(Grows with child) 『I love this toy. My 2 1/2 year old got it for Christmas when he was 6 months old. I looked for toys that could grow with him since I don't like spending a lot on toys that children grow out of fast. He sat up to it and played and then loved standing up to it, before he could walk. Now he loves to sit at it with dry erase markers and color. I now have an 8 month old and she enjoys it also. It is worth every penny since you get so much use out of it!! It is obviously very durable since it has stood up to two years of use.』 『This engaging 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym "grows" with your child, from infant to toddler. It features three parent-activated modes: "songs," "piano" and "motion-activated."
Stage 1: Traditional play gym features three colorful toys for infants to bat at, plus a motion-activated kick pad.
Stage 2: Seated activity center offers electronic lights, sounds, buttons and activities.
Stage 3: Stand-up activity center has all the features of the seated activity center and includes a built-in support bar for little ones who are just learning to stand.
Stage 4: Play table is ideal for art projects and playing games.
Stage 5: Play table easily converts into a sturdy easel for young artists.
Requires 3 "AA" batteries (included). Measures 21.25" x 21.25" x 15.5". Some assembly required. Colors may vary.』
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Manley
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Don't waste your money) 『This ugly thing was the #1 item on my daughter's christmas list. I bought it. Christmas day comes, she opens it, it works for 5 minutes and stops working completely. Ok. Everyone is completely sold out. Everywhere. Three months later I finally find one...I drive an hour to exchange this ridiculous thing. So now we have a working one. It does nothing but stand up and wiggle it's arms, and make this annoying noise. Totally does not do what's on the commercial. She's played with it twice. My 3 year old even thinks it's dumb.』
(Disappointing Waste of Money) 『This toy is so not fun. Any reviewer who said it is fun and exciting for children and adults is obviously an investor in the ridiculously overpriced and underperforming product. Like others have said, I was a sucker for forking out $50 for this sad waste of time. My 7 year old daughter and I were alternately bored and irritated trying to get the thing to react and respond in promised cute ways. My daughter wants to keep the baby - which equals $50 spent on a pom pom with googley eyes. The toy itself will be stuffed into a box bound for GoodWill for some other kid to be irritated with, and ultimately to languish in a landfill where its chemical-laden, non-bio-degradeable parts will rest for eons to come. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this toy.』
(Cute) 『I bought this for my kids for christmas and although it was cute; the 3-year old lost interest quickly and my 14-year old was annoyed after 10 minutes. I think it would be a better toy for kids ages 5 to 10. It does shut off quickly when you leave it alone which is nice.』
(Very Disappointed!) 『First of all let me say I really feel like a sucker for purchasing this toy for my daughter! It was a huge disappointment and a huge waste of money... honestly! I was able to find it for $50 with free shipping. Got it for my 6 1/2 year old for Christmas... I let the kids each open 1 gift a week before Christmas and the Fuzz Luv happens to be the gift she opened. It got played with for MAYBE 30/45 minutes immediately after she opened it and has not been touched since. #1 The baby does not stay "in" the fuzz luv mom very well... It just falls out constantly, and because of this it never "birthed" the baby, it just fell out and wouldn't stay in. #2 The obnoxious noises it makes are LOUD, with NO volume control.
You'd by far be better off purchasing a Squackers McKaw, or even an old Furby... they are much more fun and do a lot more than this toy that only make odd and loud clicking noises and squats up and down.
Like the other reviews on this toy, no one in my family was entertainded by this toy, no adults wanted to play with it (only put it away) and it didn't even take 24 hours to become a shelved forgotten toy. They sure saw me coming with my debit card and the word SUCKER written across my forehead for this purchase!
Please feel free to read my other reviews and see the I am not a regular writer of bad reviews, I only log on a review things when I think they are super great... but this toy was such a waste I wanted to warn other parents!』
(Cute but Over Priced) 『My daughter's first reaction to it was "COOL"! She has had it for a couple weeks now and the excitement didn't wear off. Until.....
The rest of us just sat and watched my daughter mother this weird little thing. It was cool for a little while.
It was great when it didn't have any new toy competition for the frist few weeks, but now a month later its a cute $50 ornament on her shelf.
I don't recommend this toy anymore. I wish I could change my ratings here.』 『Watch these furry, fuzzy lovable friends really warm up to you. Each one reacts to your moods and emotions. Watch it come to life once it feels comfortable with you -- its eyes open, its ears and hands pop out, and its legs raise up to meet the body. Be careful not to scare it though, or your Fuzz Luvz will shake nervously and revert to its original form. Decorate your pet's "fuzz" using the cute included accessories. After several days of play, this cute little animal even gives "birth" to a baby Fuzz! Requires four "AA" batteries, included. Measures approximately 4.5" tall.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Baby Alive Juice) 『My 6y/o daughter thoroughly enjoys all the Baby Alive products. It is easy for her to make and makes for great independent playing.』 『Make sure your Baby Alive doll (sold separately) is well "hydrated" with this convenient 10-pack of doll juice mixes. She can really drink it. For use exclusively with Baby Alive dolls (sold separately). Non-toxic. Not intended for human consumption. Includes 10 packets of doll juice mix.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Our Daughter Fell in Love!!) 『We got these along with the Country Market Set for our daughter's 3rd birthday and she immediately fell in love! She isn't a dollhouse, Barbie type of girl, but she loves her animals and these are PERFECT!!! They are SO detailed and just darling!!! A must have for any of the Calico Critters Houses!!』
(The BEST Toys Ever!!!) 『My grandma and parents bought me this set along with the Whiskers Cat Family and a few of the Calico Critter twins sets. These completely posable, fuzzy, dressable, and lovable creatures are the best toys you can find anywhere! I am almost 12 years old and I spend hours playing with these little guys in my dollhouse. My parents even enjoy them too! If I could reccommend the best toy for kids, Calico Critters would definitely have to be my choice!』
(My 7 year old daughter has loved these since toddlerhood) 『My daughter has played with the 80's version of the Calico Critters at Grandma's from age 3 on up, and was delighted when she received this mouse family for her birthday. She loves imaginative play and has made a beautiful homemade shoebox house for her little mice, including furniture made from household odds and ends. She is getting her brother another Critter family for his 5th birthday so their families can be neighbors.
These are wonderful toys, very cute and well-made. Their arms and legs move, and their little outfits are adorable. The only difficulty we've had so far is in tying the tiny outfit ties when they come undone (such as the baby twins' miniscule outfits that are tied with tiny bows). They are quite durable, just as the 80's versions were (and are). I highly recommend them for any child who has a good imagination and who loves pretend play with families.』
(Calico Critters Mouse family) 『WE BOUGHT THIS MOUSE FAMILY AS A GIFT FOR OUR FOUR YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ALONG WITH THE HOUSE AND ACCESSORIES. SHE ENJOYS PLAYING WITH IT EVERYDAY.IT IS MADE WELL AND IS ADORABLE.』 『Meet all the charming little creatures from Cloverleaf Corners. They're all so different and you'll have fun getting to know each of them and their special ways. Each cute creature is poseable, playful, dressable and completely collectible!
Meet the adorably dressed Norwood Mouse Family. This set comes with Father Chester-Cheddar, Mother Brie, Brother Colby and Sister Nibbles. Father measures approximately 3 inches tall.
IPhone 3G used's review (Dalmation Webkinz Dog Virtual Plush Pet) 『My grandaughter loves this pup. I like the Webkins because it encourages nurturing and the ability to follow up on a commitment. The gift arrived on time in good condition.』
(We Love Webkinz!) 『Not only huggably soft and lovable, but comes with a code to enter the wonderful online world of Webkinz and create a pet; play fun and educational games to earn points to feed and stylishly clothe and accessorize your beloved pet, as well as furnish its cozy, ultramodern home. Too many and diverse games to grow bored anytime soon! 』
(Exceptionally satisfied customer) 『I believe that this Webkinz series is the best idea in a long while. The toys are well made, and very reasonably priced. The 'on line' feature is a real plus!! Well done all around!!:o))』
(Cute Dalmatian) 『This toy is fun, durable and educational! you can answer educational quizzes on the website, take care of your pet, or play some fun games,you can even make a big house for your pet to live in.I named my Dalmatian Patch. I love the soft cuddly plush pet and the virtual one is really cute too, for instance, When I asked him if anything had happend while I was gone He replied, "I had a big party, Just kidding!" and when I was answering some educational questions he said,"You're the best in the whole world!". the stuffed animal is very durable and registration is easy. I recomend this toy to any dog lover!』
(dalmation webkinz) 『My nephew looked everywhere for this toy. We found it through Amazon in minutes. He LOVES it. 』 『Meet the Webkinz, lovable plush pets with a secret code that lets you enter Webkinz World. With it, you enter Webkinz World where you care for your virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Learning and loving awaits a new Webkinz or Lil' Kinz owner. These velvety-soft plush pets are made for hugs!』
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LeapFrog
Usually ships in 24 hours 『Take off with Dora and Boots on an action-packed camping adventure! Zip, raft, swing and sing your way to learning new Spanish words and phrases with your favorite explorer friends.
Leapster 2 players can even connect online for extra activities and rewards. And best of all, parents can use the Leapster 2 System to connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online, interactive tool in which parents can get updates and see firsthand what their children are learning. For use with any Leapster Learning System (sold separately).』
