Leapster L-Max Learning Game System Review

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(More customer reviews)My 4 and 7 year old kids have the Leapster L-Max and the regular Leapster. The only reason we have the L-Max is because we couldn't find the regular Leapster and the guy at Walmart said they were phasing out the regular Leapster.
The selling point of the L-Max is it can be hooked to the television. We did that maybe a few times, but we find that it really defeats the purpose of a handheld game. It's supposed to be portable so we can take it everywhere. Hooking it to the tv is too much hassle and doesn't really add to game play. I put the cord away and the kids don't miss it. It is in every other way exactly like the regular Leapster.
If you're worried about durability, don't. Our Leapsters have been dropped and thrown in fits of anger and they are still working like the day we got them. The only way to break it is to have an elephant step on it, but it might even survive that.
All the Leapster games work on the L-Max. It is a terrific educational tool. My kids have learned math, spelling, science, critical thinking skills, art and more from Leapster games. It is the best investment I've ever made in a toy. The only drawback is the cartridges we have to buy for them but even that is worth every penny.
If you have a choice between Leapster and Leapster L-Max, I'd go with the Leapster just to save money. The L-Max feature isn't worth the extra cost. I'm sure they are phasing both out now in favor of the Leapster 2, which connects to the computer to show the child's progress.
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UPDATE: I still believe this is the best investment in a learning toy I have ever made. My dad bought my son a Didj, which only kept his interest a few months. The Nintendo DS will probably make the Leapster a thing of the past this year, but we've had these a good three years. Both our Leapsters are still running like new and my kids have learned so much. Sometimes, they'll say somehing and I'll ask where they learned it and they'll tell me Leapster.

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PlasmaCar Review

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(More customer reviews)Great toy---almost magical---in ideal conditions. My daughter loved, I mean LOVED it inside on our ceramic tile floor. Our almost smooth driveway was also some fun. Our asphalt culdesac and quiet street were a disaster. She was VERY disappointed that the thing barely moved on the street. The closer you can get to glass to ride this thing on the better. But even our slightly "pebbly rough" street is way too much for it. You would easily have thought it would have been fine! If I knew this ahead of time, I probably wouldn't have bought it. We will have to drive somewhere just to use it outside other than our short steeper driveway. Consider where you have a VERY smooth surface, an area recently paved or recoated at least, before you buy. When it works (5+ stars)---it's great, when it doesn't it's just a big dissappointment (0- stars).

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PlasmaCar is made from state-of-the-art, high-quality ABS plastics, rugged and durable. Kids will like its looks because it´s vivid, sleek and aerodynamic, just like a racecar. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel are required. It's deceptively simple too, both to look at and to operate. It sports six wheels, a seat, footrests, and a steering wheel. That's it. There are no pedals. No gears. And best of all-batteries are not required. To propel the PlasmaCar, you rotate the steering wheel continuously from left to right. It also works in reverse. To zoom backwards, just switch the set of four front wheels around so that the larger ones are closest to the front of the car. To stop your PlasmaCar, just cease rotating the steering wheel and, when the car slows, put your feet on the ground to bring it to a full stop-easy as pie. Think of it as a Segway for kids. The PlasmaCar can go an exhilarating but kid-safe 2.8 meters per second; that's over 10 km/h. Kids feel the need for speed-and this toy will give them exactly what they need!

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Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Emily Review

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(More customer reviews)If your child enjoys acting out the Thomas & Friends series, then they should know that Emily is one of the friendlier engines. She is an old-fashioned engine, with large inner wheels. She is the first female steam engine, apart from Lady, who only appeared in the Thomas & The Magic Railroad movie. She was given 2 green coaches after saving Oliver and Toad when they were stuck on the tracks. Before she had her coaches, she borrowed Annie and Clarabelle from Thomas, which made all the other engines sad.
Emily was just released last year in "Emily's New Coaches" and already, she has a major role, mainly because Thomas & Friends doesn't show female engines very often. I have recommended that Learning Curve sells Emily's coaches, because I don't think Thomas will approve of Emily always taking Annie & Clarabelle!

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