Solar Wind Turbine - Polished Aluminum Review

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(More customer reviews)It looks pretty and works fine but the HYPE of aluminium is incorrect. Only the tower & base consists of aluminium. The motor housing, blades & hub are PLASTIC. We were disappointed considering the price.

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Sesame Street Music Player Board Book: 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter likes this set, but each of the 4 disks only plays 1 sesame street song and the rest are common childrens songs. It only plays music, no lyrics (which are in the book) and they are a little slower than the songs from the show are. Also there is no volume control, but it isn't too obnoxiously loud. I got it for a lot less than the $49.99 they are asking and there is no way I would pay that much for it, but if you can find it cheaper, go for it (worth about 15-20$).

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Children's Volcano Science Kit: your very own volcano will really erupt with bubbly, fizzy lava. Review

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(More customer reviews)This kit is very user friendly and very child friendly. We mixed the papier mache and had the volcano made in under 5 minutes. It dried within 2 days and the "explosion" went off without a hitch. There is a nice information booklet, too. It's all good but I don't think worth the price. The lava foams and creeps over the side. Nothing dramatic (like the mentos in a bottle of pop experiment which is 10 feet high and must be done outside) but still good.
You could make your own papier mache, and use a rounded tsp. baking powder and pour in enough vinegar for it to foam up and over the edge, get volcano info on line and spend next to nothing.
But if you're looking to give a gift in a nice box with slick pictures, then it's fine. If you just want to make a volcano for a science project, I'd say save your money and do your own. The only piece you'd need to find is some sort of vial that's cylindrical and open at the top to put the baking powder in.

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Erector Special Edition Train Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased this item as a Christmas present from a Toys R US store. It only cost $49.99. I double checked and it is the same model number as the one on Amazon which is priced at $184.99 (being sold by "Girly Giggles" not Amazon directly). I cannot understand the price difference. It always pays to shop around.

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Russian Rails Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two "Russian Rails" games for gifts for a 21 year old young man and a 24 young woman and both were received with great enthusiasm. The games have been played a number of times since Christmas already. It's a lot like "Risk" where there is strategy involved, so it's a great thinking game, with some competition thrown in (of course someone wants to win!). I have enjoyed watching my children play this with each other. The game involves using crayons (which come with the game) to draw on the gameboard, so it does take time at the end to wipe the crayon marks off the board. However, they do come off easily. All in all, it's been great seeing everyone sitting around the table playing and interacting together.

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Based on the award-winning Empire Builder System, Russia Rails lets players experience the unique challenges of rail-building in the former Soviet Union and the republics which have replaced it. Using erasable crayons, players design their own rail-networks across a geographically accurate map. Russian Rails features a unique time line orchestrated by event cards and a distance warp to accommodate the vast distances of the Soviet Union region. The game begins in the post WWII era, with players drawing rail lines and delivering loads wary of the inevitable fall of the Soviet Union. Build an empire from the Black Sea to the Baltic. Since YOU decide where to build your rails, every game will be a different experience! This strategy board game is for 2-6 players, ages 12 and up. It takes about 3-4 hours to play. Measures 2"L x 11.625"W x 2"H.

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COMET WORKING ROLLER COASTER KIT - FALLER - COASTERDYNAMIX HO SCALE MODEL BUILDING KIT 380100 Review

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(More customer reviews)What a waste of money. "The Comet" was labeled as a real working roller coaster model...forget it. I spent countless hours with my mechanical engineer brother assembling this lemon, only to find that it didn't work at all. The coaster cars kept flying off the tracks. Expensive to purchase, tedious to assemble, and totally worthless as a workable model...don't waste your money.

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Educo Mighty Motors Bead Maze Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to disagree with the previous review. We have this toy, and not only have we travelled with it many times, but I came online to order another one since one of my son's friends took a liking to his - and that childs parents were thrilled that he wanted to play with something that didnt make noise. :) Yes, its a heavy travel toy, but doesnt take up so much more room than a childs hardback book would. Its wonderful to have a toy to take places that doesnt have pieces to lose, either.

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2 years & up. This bright and colorful marble maze has enclosed pieces. The balls are magnetic and the child traces with the attached wand to take them to the correct color vehicles. 10" square board.

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HO Aermotor Windmill Review

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(More customer reviews)Just not at all like the picture. We cannot even use it, had to throw it away. Very disappointing.

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Vtech V-Motion Smartridge: Nascar Review

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(More customer reviews)I brought this as a Christmas gift to my 5 yr old grandson. He plays with it rarely but when he does he enjoys the game. He got the hang of the game pretty quickly so I would say if you are considering the game get it for a 3 year old eventhough the box says 4-6 yrs old.

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Now your kids can feel like they are in the driver's seat with NASCAR Academy: Race Car Superstar. They can have fun while learning basic driving skills and master spelling and math to become a professional NASCAR driver! NASCAR takes full advantage of the motion-activated V-Motion controls for arcade style action that is both exciting and educational. The 2 player split screen mode even allows kids to play head-to-head.Features Fast paced driving action that takes full advantage of the wireless motion controlsNASCAR brandLively and entertaining crew chief gives kids a memorable character to learn fromAcademy theme allows kids to live out their fantasies of being race car driversArcade style racing action in the final Learning Adventure game with a split screen on 2 player mode to allow kids to play head-to-head

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Vtech V-Motion Smartridge: Wild Waves Review

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(More customer reviews)My three year old daughter loved this game. I knew she would since she loves the water. This game is good for new spellers and counters and the system itself is a great intro to gaming. My husband and I even enjoy playing it!

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Explore the waterpark and go on fun-filled adventures with Dorrin the Dolphin. Water sports including kayaking, wakeboarding and wind surfing will have kids engaging in learning fun as they maneuver through the waterpark! Two playing modes make for fun soaked learning as well as non-stop fun! The Learning Adventure mode takes players through a series of challenges and adventures. As you make your way through the flags and face a series of obstacles, you'll have to be sure to correctly answer questions in order to speed past competitors. Learn colors, spelling and numbers as you strut your stuff throughout the waterpark! The Learning Zone mode invites players to swim along with Dorrin the Dolphin. Dive and perform tricks to earn more points! Features Full motion experience with wireless motion-sensing controller Head to head competition V.link connection Two modes of play Fun, interactive mascot to play with and ask for help along the way

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Fisher Price Little People A to Z Learning Zoo Playset Review

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(More customer reviews)As always with the holidays approaching, the prices on amazon are twice what they should be. This exact toy is $43 on Fisher Price's own website-complete with all 26 animals like this one. It is an awesome and fun toy that entertains my daughter for hours. I'd never pay $85 for it, though.

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The Magic School Bus: Diving into Slime, Gel, and Goop Review

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(More customer reviews)We have really enjoyed other Magic School Bus Science Kits but this one is a bust. The explanations are too technical for the intended audience (5-7) and most of the experiments are done with items from your home, not from the kit. The water-absorbing polymers are interesting for a few minutes but don't pack a ton of educational value. Skip this kit and check out the human body or the germ kit instead.

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Ms. Frizzle and her students take Young Scientists diving into slime, gel, and goop with fun and fabulous experiments. Young Scientists discover oobleck, produce glue from milk, grow jiggly marbles, make snow from super-absorbent crystals, form a bouncy ball, create slime, expand super-absorbent gel crystals, melt fake snow, learn about polymers, and much, much more! This polymer kit includes extra gels, super-absorbent crystals, and marbles to repeat the fun! Seatbelts everyone! Get ready to Dive into Slime, Gel, and Goop!

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Incrediblock Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE-- 14 MONTHS OLD NOW AND SHE IS STILL LOVES THE BLOCK, NOW ITS FUN TO PULL THE BLOCKS OUT OF THE STORAGE AND STACK THEM. I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE FOR MY NEPHEW. ENJOY!
We bought this toy for our 6 month. She was determined that she was going to stand so we thought that we might as well get her something to help her strenghten her legs. Her legs were to short for a walker so we thought that she would enjoy something flashy like this activity block.
Within 48 hours of us playing with this block she was pulling her self up to it with ease- with pillows on all sides of her- in case she fell -of course. She was so proud of herself that she could push the buttons and start the music.
She played with the top of the block constantly when for at least a month and a half. Slowly she is discovering the other sides of the block. I think that it will be a great toy for her for at least 6 more months.
The Block is a little bit expensive but for us it certainly served its purpose. The batteries lasted about 2 months for us.
The only quirky thing that I have to say about this toy is that they should have made a clear cover for the spinning wheel on the top. My daughter kept stopping the wheel with her hand. However we realized that it was "big fun" to put the blocks, balls, a pacifier or anything else that we could find on that spinning wheel to create a merry go round effect.
For our family this toy worked great!


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5 sides of busy play!1. Spin & Learn: The IncrediBlock top is where the action is-and the learning! Place any of the eight special Peek-a-BlocksTM in the center to bring the IncrediBlock to life. Hear words, sounds and songs to discover what's inside each Peek-a-Block! Lots of other activities for baby to bat, flip, tap and spin, too.2. Plug & Play: IncrediBlock's bright, bold patterns, charming images and a shiny mirror are sure to stimulate baby's senses!3. Sort & Store: The simple action of placing Peek-a-Blocks through the holes of the IncrediBlock and watching them disappear is sure to entertain and enlighten your curious baby! Big drawer can hold up to 30 Peek-a-Blocks.4. Drop & Tumble: With distinctive sounds and fun movement, each Peek-a-Block offers new surprises while tumbling down the IncrediBlock. Baby will love dropping them in over and over, anticipating that something fun is going to happen!5. Stack & Spill: Baby will love learning to stack blocks in, one after another. Watch fine motor skills steadily improve as she uses the IncrediBlock, along with eye-hand coordination, as blocks are grasped and stacked.

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Alex Toys Rainbow Rollers Review

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(More customer reviews)My three-year-old son received this toy as a birthday gift and it was the hit of his party. He and his friends took turns running the cars down the track and laughed their heads off for a good thirty minutes. On the down side, it hasn't really held his attention for long since then. He still occasionally runs the cars on his own, but mostly plays with it when friends come over. It's good for teaching kids to take turns, well constructed and very cute. Ultimately though, toys that allow for more variation by changing the tracks to create a new set up get more play time. That said, it's very attractive, so I don't mind in the least if it just sits on the shelf most of the time.

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Start the cars at the top of our Wooden Rainbow Rollers from Alex Toys, and watch them gain momentum as they race and flip down each of the descending levels. Be careful - too fast and they'll crash, too slow and they won't go. Alex Wooden Rainbow Rollers feature natural hardwood construction. Non-toxic paints. Measures 17" H x 17" W x 5" D.

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Little Tikes Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset Review

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(More customer reviews)My kids love this, but unfortunately all the parts just snap out and I'm just spending my time putting everything back together - platform, doors, swings, roof, you name it... really bad design!

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Award Won:2009 National Parenting Publications Awards Honors Award Apple Grove is a place where innocence and imagination translate into fun. The characters, playsets and storybooks teach friendship, curiosity, courage and other important life lessons. This provides a starting point for kids to discover new places and safely explore a world where they can wear many hats.Features:Set includes one farm with silo and corral, three adorable pals with three hats, hay bales, a swing, a teeter totter and fence.Every hat is inter-changeable with other pals.Set comes with a storybook "The New Kid Has Stripes", telling of the adventures played and life lessons learned by the Apple Grove Pals8482;.Slide and elevator for extended play.Spin the water wheel for added fun.Fold out corral with character play area folds up for easy storage.Includes handle for easy carrying.Push down easy buttons for animal sounds.Requires 2 AA batteries (not included).Specifications:Overall Dimensions: 11.81"H x 5.7"W x 14.7"D

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Vtech - Thomas & Friends Laptop Review

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(More customer reviews)I looked at this in the store when I was shopping for a long car ride toy for my 2 year old son and skipped over it because it looked, well kinda lame. The screen is small and basic... the letters on the button keys are small and I thought would be hard to read... so I passed over it.
Then he gets this for his second birthday and it is ALL he plays with for the past month and a half! He knows his letters now on-sight (I didn't work with him at ALL on this) I thought he was just randomly pushing buttons and started hearing more "great jobs" and "that's right" from the laptop so I watched him more closely and sure enough he is picking out the letters it 'asks' for.
There are 30 games with numbers or letters (capital and l/c). There are "which one is different" "which is smaller", etc. type games that involve moving the mouse left or right and clicking. There is also a arcade type game where you guide Harold with the mouse. I would have thought all of these were too difficult for him at 2 years old but he can do a lot more than I thought and really is learning!
Also, he has dropped this thing MANY times and we've had no problems. It has a handle that he likes to tote it around by - and it keeps his hands off our real laptop keys!
UPDATE (10/23/09): My 2 year old is now 4 and he still plays with it; not daily anymore but still often. There are a few more advance games that challenge him still. Even better his new little brother, who will be two in a few months, has started playing with it as well. We've really gotten a long run out of this one... though with all that use in two years I can only remember having changed the batteries once (thank you to whoever came up with auto shut off!)

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Introduce your child to a world of learning with Thomas and Friends with this just-for-kids laptop. Just like mom and dad's, it comes with a built-in mouse so kids can control their special learning experience. Fun activities teach important lessons in letters, music and more. Measures 2.8" x 11.2" x 8.1". Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included.

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Melissa & Doug Vehicle Fun Fresh Start Circular Floor Puzzle Review

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(More customer reviews)I didn't realize when I ordered it, but the little vehicles also pop out of the puzzle pieces. Play this one on a hard surface rather than carpet. Both my 2 and 3 year olds enjoy this one.

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A happy bear travels round and round this colorful 11-piece circular puzzle in five different vehicles. The pie-shaped pieces are interchangeable, but each bear has its special home. This puzzle promotes eye-hand coordination and language skills. Easy-to-clean, durable pieces will keep little hands and minds busy. Measures 15"L x 5.2"W x 2.7"H.

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