IPhone 3G used's review (Limited fun) 『These tablets are good because they disinigrate very well in tub water and the colors are vibrant. However the color of the tablets before they go into water is different than the color they actually are in water which makes it very confusing for both myself and my daughter. It makes it very hard for me to teach her about mixing colors (like yellow +blue=green) if we don't know what colors we are starting out with.』
(Primary colors, please!) 『My kids love these tub tints. They are safe, non-toxic, and do not stain them or the tub. We use them often, and they are just the trick to get the kids into the tub. However, my set isn't primary colors and instead seems to be made up of purple, orange and green tablets. Each of my children (2 and 4) gets to choose a tablet to throw into the water... and they have learned that when you mix purple and green, you get a brownish gray. But hey - they are still having fun!』
(Makes Bath Time Fun!) 『With twin 3 1/2 year old boys who are always too busy playing to take their bath, this product is a must. Everytime they insist they don't want to take a bath all I have to do is ask, "So, what color do you want your water today?" and one of them will start undressing immediately while shouting out colors (changing his mind 3 or 4 time in the process of course.)』
(Tint that Stain) 『My sons and nieces all got tub tints for christmas. The do stain the bathtub and the red one turned my niece's blonde hair pink. It took several washings and afew days for it to return to it's natural color. The blue/purple one turned my son skin a faint bluish hue. I do not recommend this product.』
(Makes bath time fun and educational) 『My 3yr. old daughter (soon to be 4) loves making the water change colors. It gives her a good reason to get a bath. She is also learning how to make other colors by putting two and two together. Red and blue make purple. It is also giving my 1 yr old a different way to learn his colors. Fun and a experiment rolled up in one. Clean's up well too....』 『Tub Tints offers fizzy bath fun in three primary colors. Sprinkle 8 to 10 of the red, blue, or yellow tablets into bath water for a wild new bathtime experience. Kids will especially love to create their own colors by using different combinations of tablets. Tub Tints is safe, nontoxic, and biodegradable. It contains no fragrance or soap additives, and was tested by an independent laboratory and found to be nonirritating to skin, eyes, and urinary tract. Each container has 200 tablets--enough for approximately 20 baths. Adult supervision is recommended.--Peggy Etra』
IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent for elementary school kids) 『Our kids, age 8 and 10, have been using this marker set for the last 2 years and love it. They use it for both play and school projects. The overall quality is excellent and there are plenty of color choices. Whenever they need to color something for school, this is the set they grab first.
Highly recommend this product.』
(Amazing value!) 『Alex 100 Colors Rainbow Markers in a Carry Case is quite a remarkable value. The array of colors is dazzling to a child (Hey, I was impressed, myself!) and will be a constant companion through many art and craft projects.
I can't imagine a better bargain, considering the number and durability of the colors. The lovely, clear packaging is quite an added bonus!
You absolutely will not go wrong buying this set!』
(Gift for neice) 『My sister liked it enough to have it under the tree unwrapped on Christmas morning from Santa. My neices response (she'll be 7 this month) was "Wow, I've never seen so many colors"! Highly reccomended for older (school-age) children.』
(not great quality) 『I didn't realize when I purchased this set that the pens are about half the size of regular pens and with fine tips. Not overly impressed with the quality of writing and true to color. Good for older kids that are gentler on the pens than a really young child might be. An ok buy for the cost.』
(Absolutely a treat) 『My three year old grips these perfectly. And the array of colors make them such an enticing reason to try to learn to write. A great set of markers. Really really great.』 『100 Rainbow Markers from Alex provides 100 beautiful, colorful markers for drawing. Arranged like a rainbow in the sturdy plastic case with handle, these markers are washable.』
IPhone 3G used's review (Latest Craze) 『For those who didn't know, these are the hottest things on the shelf lately for little boys. Why? They're cute, different, and the boys can trade them.
Other than that, I can see no additional use, either fun or educational, so enjoy while the novelty has not worn off.』
(Bakugan-Mania) 『MODERN DAY GAME OF MARBLES
The Bakugan-Mania is here. I had no idea what my daughter was talking about since she spoke a mile-a-minute about what the latest craze in children's toys. These items are in extremely high demand and are similar in genre to Pokemon cards, Yu-Gi-Yo, and Digimon. The characters appear to be a spin off from Japanese anime, in my perception.
What are Bakugan?
They are action figures that are morphed from small plastic marbles, based upon a television show on the Cartoon Network. Each figure comes with a metallic card that has a point value. A point value is also imprinted on the figure.
A magnetic lock in the toy is triggered to open when the figure is placed onto a metallic game card.
How do you play the game?
Each player starts out with 3 Bakugan and 3 cards. Only one care can be a special ability card. The youngest player starts. Depending upon how many players are participating (2-4), determines where the cards are placed in the arena. When a Bakugan is rolled and lands on a card, it opens.
If the Bakugan does not open, the player loses a turn.
If 2 figures land on the same card, a point total is taken to count up the power value of the Bakugan + the value of the card. The higher sum wins the card and the figure. At the end of the round, the highest total of points wins the game.
My daughter's after-school care has an Bakugan Class where children play in the afternoon. She is 7 years old but her friends who have it range from 6 to 10 years old.
This game represents a unique and revolutionary spin on the game of playing marbles. It is quite creative and superficially complex to play. However, many children are compelled to play it all over the country.
Educational value
Strangely, enough, this toy has an ACTUAL educational value by requiring the players to add up or subtract the values of each figure/card.
Safety and Caveats
Since these are essentially small marbles, caution should be exercised if you child has small siblings who may try to swallow this toy. It is too big to fit into someone's ear or nose; however the danger is accidentally swallowing it or aspiration (going into the child's airway). You should also be aware if you have pets since it may lead to a dangerous bowel obstruction if ingested/eaten by your pet.
Durability
These are relatively fragile items that require users to be careful with the moving parts. Sometimes, the mechanisms are defected or through wear and tear may not allow the action figure to open or close.
Conclusion This toy system is, for now, one of the hottest items in the toy world. If you are actually lucky enough to find it, or willing to pay the premium, then you should strongly consider getting it. Your child will be extremely happy.』
(Hot toy right now) 『Based on the TV show my son wanted some of these. He really enjoys this toy and has asked for more for his birthday. They are like little magnetic marbles that pop open into a figure.』
(Kids love them, BUT...) 『After just a week or so of play with them, a couple of the main ones remain open and we can't get them closed back. I don't believe they were being rough with them because they love them so much. It is some disappointing especially for the price paid. The Seller was very quick and good with the purchase I would reccomned them again.』 『Bakugan battle brawlers are here! Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy! These small spheres magnetically morph into powerful Bakugan warriors when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards! Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards effectively as each card affects the battle differently. Then master your precision shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle and win!』
『Venture to the whimsical world of Fairytopia Mermaidia with a Color Change Water Fairy. Witness the magical transformation of color when you dip this fairy in icy cold water. Her wings and hair instantly change colors! Measures 12" tall.』
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Golden Books
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Tattoo bonus makes this book special) 『My son loves Thomas. My son loves tattoos. My son love to colour. Combine them all and you have a real winner. This book is fun and creative with lots of great pictures to colour. The tattoos are fantastic, lots of selection and even many of the less "popular" engines. You won't find an assortment of Thomas tattoos like this anywhere else.』 『Peep, peep! Here comes Thomas and he’s so excited for you to meet his new friends on the Island of Sodor! Kids will love wearing the included temporary tattoos shaped like Thomas’ new and old friends and playing the cutout memory game on the back cover.』
『This has 4 balls powered by a low voltage power rod so there is no shock when touched. The balls are removable and adjustable with magnets. You can place the soft LED ball to either side of the rod.』
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Crayola
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (It's okay.) 『My daughters enjoyed this toy but only for a short while. They still take it out once in a while.』
(Wash-out) 『Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3HM25V7B7E18NThis gizmo is fun for about 6 minutes and 20 seconds, not including set-up time. It's okay to a point once you're using the coloring pages or stencils supplied, but doesn't encourage self-expression or creativity.
Pros: 1. No mess, other than the occasional splatter of white stuff, which is easy to clean up. 2. Sprayer makes a professional sounding noise 3. Includes three stencils, with interesting patterns 4. Easy to set up 5. Includes everything you need except batteries
Cons: 1. It uses FOUR "C" batteries (not included) 2. The colors only work on Crayola special paper. 3. The colors are pale, washed out looking tints of the colors they claim to be 4. The colors don't show up immediately, and as a result, kids tend to spray the same area over and over again, causing a wet spot 5. The coloring pages are specially created so that the paint only sticks to specific areas, thereby guaranteeing a good finish. Similarly, the stencils only let through the paint in the right places. Kids can draw their own images using the markers and crayon, but it's impossible to keep the spray within the lines, resulting in major frustration for kids who want to express themselves beyond the coloring pages and stencils.
Recommended only for short term entertainment, when you don't feel like cleaning up afterwards. Not for creative kids.
Amanda Richards, March 20, 2008 』
(Junk) 『My daughter got this for Christmas and she loved it. She is very artsy, and I really thought this would be cool. But first of all, it does take forever to show up on the paper. The markers are much better. But what makes the toy junk is that it stopped working in less than a month. It still makes the spraying sounds, but nothing comes out. We were very good to clean out the nozzle between each use but it still crapped out. What a waste of money!!!』
(Children lost interest immediately!) 『We just opened this gift -- it looks like fun -- but wow -- how lame! The sprayer takes forever to show up on the paper. The kids sprayed and sprayed and then you have to sit and wait for the color to appear. The markers work much better and are almost instant. This is very boring. They tried it and then switched to tracing the stencils with the regular markers. What a lot of equipment/batteries/expense for what was ultimately markers and paper.
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(Not Quite As Cool as the Box Shows) 『The Color Wonder Sprayer is easy to set up and use. However, the colors are very dull and take a long time to develop on the paper. Also, the sprayer sprays very broad strokes of color so it is impossible to create any specific detail on a picture. It works best for painting one page half one color and half another color. A little boring for long term use and not very creative.』 『The Color Wonder Sprayer makes airbrushing easy and mess free! Clear Color Wonder Spray magically appears in color only on Color Wonder surfaces or Color Wonder paper - not on skin, walls, carpet, or clothing. Use the unique Sprayer stencils to easily create amazing images, or airbrush your own designs for personalized scenes!』
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