Transformers Deluxe Arcee Review

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(More customer reviews)Arcee is one sweet ride with some attitude!Arcee is head of a strike team that includes Elita-1,and Chromia.The ROTF version has a unique design that is very cool looking and has a realistic movie appearence.Arcee has the Mech Alive feature to reveal moving gears while the sidecar becomes a snap-on blaster or figure stand.Arcee also features an extending blade for up close battles.The paint color is true to the G1 days with some cool looking cybertronian tattoos mixed in with the neon pink for one badass motorcycle.The durability is awesome for an all around solid transformer while the poseability is excellent with great stability for battle scenes or displaying in the sidecar/figure stand.The transformation level is advanced meaning if you have plenty of experience with transformers there is mid-level difficulty.If you are a parent buying for a child of 5-6 or younger you will probably have to help in the process.Arcee can be challenging,but with some practice she is a very managable transformer to learn with.Bottom line is that Arcee is a well-made,high quality,10 out of 10 transformer all fans should enjoy.I highly recommend ROTF Arcee to all transformer fans and collectors alike.Arcee Rocks and Transformers Rule!!!

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As seen in the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen movie. Arcee is a classic autobot going back to the original series. This version comes with sidecar becomes snap-on blaster or figure stand and comes in the Deluxe size.

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Thomas the Tank Engine Rolling Luggage Travel Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)If you have seventy-five dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you just have to have a Thomas the Tank Engine rolling suitcase, please, please, please take fifty of it to the mall first. Then, with the last twenty-five, go to ANY other seller of this cheaply made novelty product and knock yourself out. You will have a cute, overpriced rolling duffel bag that your kids will absolutely adore plus another 50 bones worth of merchandise of your choice.
The bag is essentially a toy that is marginally useful as a light-duty travel bag as well. You would never check it, but the kids will love rolling it through the airport. It's cheap and thin; I have some made-in-China cosmetic cases that are tougher than this. The zipper seems frail and you wouldn't want to overtax it by filling the bag to the point of stuffing. The handle works great for about four seconds and then sticks thereafter, making it impossible for a young child to extend and retract on their own. No big deal; you can always help them... but every time, you'll wonder if it's about to break, because it's flimsy and struggles to perform. Count on losing the steam funnel the first time it's pulled on, but this doesn't affect the use.
All in all, it's a piece of "luggage" worth about ten bucks, and you're paying another fifteen for the character licensing. If your kids will swoon over it, it may be worth the 25 (as it was for us), but never EVER pay what they're asking here. It's honestly triple the going rate. Usually amazon is a deal, but not this time.

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Safari Express Train Review

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(More customer reviews)On a recent visit to a local zoo, my wife and I allowed each of our kids to pick a toy to take home as a souvenir. My son picked Wild Republic's Safari Express train set. The set comes with six track pieces that are easily assembled together. They are also very easy to take apart, which lead to pieces going missing in a short amount of time. Luckily I've managed to help my son keep "track" of his tracks between pieces going missing. The set also comes with an engine with plastic pieces (some of which have already broken) and a very sensitive on/off switch. Also included are a coal car and a caboose and a switching signal.
The set is generic and most likely available at most smaller zoos that rely on mass produced products to sell as gifts. There's no indication on the train as to where it was purchased from (i.e. the name of the zoo), but that's no surprise based on the size of the zoo I purchased it from.
Overall, this train set will keep an older child occupied for a short amount of time. However, the six track pieces only set up in a circular formation, so there's not much room for bigger adventures. Luckily, the train and its cars can also run off of the tracks. My son prefers to run them across the living room floor and the kitchen table instead of on the track.
Aside from the fact that this set can run without the use of tracks, there's no real incentive for buying this small train set unless your child really, really enjoys trains (as my son does).
Parents purchase with caution.

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Winter Bell Christmas Train Set - Battery Operated Review

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(More customer reviews)This train set is very poorly made, with lots of fragile pieces and a tendency to derail. In addition, as noted in other reviews, the sound effects cannot be heard over the incredibly noisy locomotive, which sounds as if tiny plastic gears are chewing themselves to pieces. In spite of this, our 2- and 4-year-old boys are fascinated by it, so I'd recommend a holiday train set highly -- just not this one.

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Playskool Weebles Playset Review

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(More customer reviews)We received this as a gift for our 19-month-old toddler, and while we have in the past, loved other Weebles toys (especially the Weebalot Castle), this one was a big disappointment.
First off, they've changed the Weebles' design (yet again), and they are much heavier than before. And because they're now egg-shaped and totally smooth, they're difficult to keep a good grip on. My toddler has already dropped one on her feet twice now, and it hurt. I appreciate that Hasbro was hearkening back to the original/classic design, but surely they could've made them big enough to not pose a choking hazard, without them being so much heavier than the more recent Weebles.
Secondly, because they're so heavy, the Weebles don't spin properly in the toy. You're supposed to press down on the squirrel and when released, it will spin the "carousel" around. Only because the Weebles are so heavy, it doesn't spin. You have to push the seats around to get them to spin, which defeats the purpose of having the squirrel push part altogether. If you take the new Weebles out, it spins. If you use the older, lighter Weebles, it will spin. But as it's designed with the new Weebles, it simply doesn't work.
Lastly, while the Weebles themselves are very durable (painfully so), the carousel portion is very cheaply made. The plastic is not nearly as durable as the older Weebles sets.
So while we appreciated the kindness behind the gift, and we love getting toys that encourage physical interaction, I hate to say it, but this toy is junk. I don't know why Hasbro messed with a perfectly good design. I wish they'd bring back the Weebles from the Weebalot Castle type designs. Those were a lot more fun, and durable. (Our castle has lasted 4+ years with LOTS of use, and is still in great shape.)
Don't waste your money on this toy. Find a used older Weebles set instead. Your kids will thank you for it.

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Weeee! Your child is in for a â??whirlâ? of fun with this WOBBLE-GO-â?TMROUND set. Set the two happy-faced WEEBLES figures in two of the four seats and encourage your child to press down on the â??squirrelâ? at the top of carousel. As he does, the seats will spin around, treating the WEEBLES figures to a spinning ride and your child to a giggling good time! Add two more WEEBLES figures to the collection (sold separately) to fill all of the baskets and double the twirling fun. Set comes with two WEEBLES figures.

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Melody Express - Musical Train Review

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(More customer reviews)My son received this for christmas (less than 3 months ago), and LOVES it. However, it has already stopped working after only moderate (and gentle) use. The train sticks at every couple of tiles (tiles are what make the musical sounds). I have replaced the battery, checked to be sure the track is snapped together well, and that the musical tiles are perfectly placed (which is a bit tricky anyway). We have it set up on a flat hard floor (not a carpet). Nothing is working, and my son is frustrated. The manual says not to press the contact buttons on the bottom of the engine. This seems a bit nutty and unrealistic since the toy is meant for a 3-year old (we know how they like to press buttons). I have personally never seen him press them (and we usually play with this together so mommy can build the songs), but I couldn't swear that he hasn't touched them. I am so disappointed, as is my son. I can't return it because I don't know where it was purchased from, so we are stuck with a faulty train. This would be a great toy if it was more durable.
Update: Attempted twice to contact the company with no response. The train has been trashed. We tried using it a few more times, and it got stuck every couple of tiles no matter what we tried. Then it got stuck "on". I had to remove the batteries to shut it off - and when I replaced the batteries, had the same problem (it will not shut off once it is turned on). Too bad - it was really fun while it lasted.

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All aboard! This unique melody-building train set invites children to play composer and conductor at the same time. Lay down the note tiles (tracks) and let the electronic engine read them, creating a traveling song. No reading required -- just match the colors in the songbook to play seven children's songs and learn the C scale. Or, improvise your own tunes! Set of 60 pieces includes tiles (low C through high C), track segments, engine, coal car, train car with removable cargo, sticker sheet, songbook and engineer figure. Engine measures 6"L x4"W x 3"H. Requires four "AAA" batteries, not included.

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