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Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage Review

Fisher-Price Sesame Street Giggle 'N Go Garage
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I purchased this item for my daughter who LOVES ELmo and LOVES cars so I I was very excited to get it set up for her. However, I soon found out that the cars don't fit properly on the ramps so they only move an inch or so before you have to give them another push. It also has a very poorly constructed frame - I find that the entire garage falls apart easily if moved a lot (which of course is what kids do). Just walking through the house makes the garage start talking which is pretty annoying. I inquired at Fisher Price whether this item was suppose to function this poorly or if maybe I had gotten a defective model and they couldn't give me any information on how it was "suppose" to work. I would definitely suggest finding another garage.

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Ideal for ages 18 months to 4 years, the Giggle N Go Garage is a playset with all your child's favorite characters, including Elmo and Oscar the Grouch. Featuring a car wash, pump station, and car elevator, this toy fosters imaginative play with fun phrases at every turn.Setup and Design With bright colors and popular Sesame Street characters, this adorable playset puts a smile on any child's face. All the pieces snap right into place and the instructions are clearly written so parents can get it up and running in no time. Once the garage is built, kids put the cars on the elevator platform and pull Oscar's head up. When the elevator reaches the top, the platform should tip forward, sending the cars down the ramp. However, instead of in one smooth motion, the Elmo and Cookie Monster cars require a push or two to get past the first curve. Another slight drawback parents should note is that the frame must be handled gently and might not stand up against rough toddler play. Fun with Sesame Street Not only does this garage have all of the usual features enjoyed by young racers, it also incorporates some of Sesame Street's most beloved characters. With googly eyes and wide grins, the cars are miniature versions of Elmo and Cookie Monster. Boys and girls can race their cars down the Cookie speedway ramp or the Ernie car wash ramp, then gas up at the pump station. And the hose really fits the gas tank! Fun phrases accompany all the action and generate giggles from the youngsters. For quiet play, parents can shut the playset off with the on-off switch on the side. The Test Drive Overall the Giggle N Go is a great toy for little kids, but some basic design elements could be improved. For instance, the cars are too wide and instead of rolling right down the ramp, they need a push to get past the first curve. The cars also sometimes prematurely roll off the elevator platform. But once you hear Elmo say, "Time for an oil change," in his sing-song voice, you will forget about this playset's few weaknesses. It reaches its target age and engages kids for hours as they race cars down the ramps again and again. The Giggle N Go Garage measures 7-3/4 by 19 by 9-1/4 inches and requires three AA batteries.Pros
Fun phrases from Sesame Street characters
Two ramps for racing
Elmo elevator brings cars to second level
Hose really fits gas tanks
Cons
Cars are a bit too wide for the ramp
Poor construction makes it difficult to move set around
Cars can roll off elevator prematurely
What's in the Box 1 garage, 1 small ramp, 1 support frame, 2 support arms, 2 circular ramps, 1 gas pump platform, 2 cars.

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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - IslAnd of Sodor Wooden Playtable Review

Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - IslAnd of Sodor Wooden Playtable
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Because this was such an expensive item I did my homework before purchasing the table. I looked at some cheaper tables to begin with but found that they couldn't come close to the Thomas table by Learning Curve. This table is made of solid wood and took me about 5 minutes to put together. I was able to get the playmat for free with the table through a promotion Toys R Us was having at the time of purchase. Another thing that sold me on the Thomas table was that this is the same table they have at Barrnes and Noble and you can imagine how many children play on that day after day. We have the table set up in our son's playroom since it is such a large piece. Unlike many other toys we have purchased in the past, this is one that we will save for years to come. They are expensive, but they are also made well and come with a lifetime guarantee. If you have a problem with one of their products you simply send it to them with a letter and within about 1-2 business weeks they will send you a brand new item. If you are looking to buy a train table I would highly recommend this one. Though it is more expensive, it is worth it in the long run. Why spend $80-$100 on a table that is only going to last a year or so when you can spend a little more and save it forever? One other hint...Michael's Arts and Crafts and A.C. Moore Craft Stores also carry a decent amount of the wooden Thomas toys. Look in your local paper for their 40% off coupons. They apply to Thomas and Friends which makes it a lot more affordable. :)

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Newly-designed Playtable is Thomas all over! We have taken our quality wooden Playtable and decorated it to become a remarkable addition to any bed or playroom. Includes 3-D faces of the favorite characters from Thomas.Coordinates with all of our furniture pieces. Does not include our Playboards (99540 and 99440) which are sold separately.

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Playskool Wheel Pals Polar Party Review

Playskool Wheel Pals Polar Party
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The mere thought of a penguin on wheels had me excited! However, even at a greatly discounted price, I was disappointed with this toy. The age range is 18 months and older. I have it to a 19 month old as a gift. I was HUGELY disappointed. It does nothing. Sure, the animals go down the ramp - sometimes. That is about it. I'd rather use a single piece of Matchbox track and create my ramp. At least then, nothing could fall apart during use.
The only reason I gave the toy two stars was for the two animals. They are cute, well contructed and if used on their own, they are great! As for the playset itself, it does not serve the purpose for which it was made. I am glad I didn't buy the other sets to go with it.

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Get rolling on an exciting polar adventure with this fun playset and your penguin and polar bear vehicle friends! Set one of your vehicles at the ?igloo? corner of this ?icy? playset and lift the lift-and-go launcher to send him speeding down his path. Watch him blast through the open and close gate and gasp with glee as he speeds down the ?frozen? slide. Rotate the slide to send them careening in all different directions and, when racing time is over, set him on top of the ?whale?s spout? and press its tail to life your vehicle into the air. What an adventure that was! Playset comes with two vehicles. Adult assembly required. Ages 18 months and up.

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