Thomas & Friends My First UNO Game Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the game at kmart for $8 and for that price it is a really fun game for my two year old son. The case is disappointing as it doesn't have a latch to keep the cover on if it tipped over. I was shocked to see it so expensive here. I thought eight was a bit steep when I got it, but is a good game for my son who is a Thomas fan to learn colors, numbers, and the overall game.

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John Deere - Electronic Fix-it-Up Johnny Tractor Review

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(More customer reviews)My two year old son received the Fix-It-Up Johnny Tractor for his birthday from an uncle who farms. He was excited to play with this tractor and "fix it". He loves tinkering with tools "just like daddy". It seemed like a great toy. However, after a couple days of frequent play with the tractor, we noticed some design flaws. First, the top of the storage compartment which holds the screwdriver and gas can is always popping off. We were repeatedly being asked to "put it back" by our son. Finally, after a couple weeks of this, I just threw the compartment cover away, so this issue wouldn't come up again. The other thing that puzzles us about this tractor is how to really get it to start the voice commands which explain what part of the tractor needs to be fixed. It seems all it ever says is: "Guess it's time to power down"...and then it shuts off. When we first received the tractor, it would say things to the effect of fixing bolts, fixing tires, filling it up with gas, etc. Now, it doesn't do anything. We've changed the batteries many times, but it doesn't seem to help. We've had the tractor about two months now, and it has sort of fallen by the wayside in the play room. Our son will occasionally get it out and tinker with it on his own, no sound comes out of the tractor, but he doesn't seem to mind that much. Overall, I think the tractor could use a little more R&D. Good concept, average product.

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Electronic, interactive vehicle version of a busy box provides hours of hands-on play.

Interactive tractor prompts child to check gas, oil, engine or tires. Child's action triggers a new prompt. Vehicle moves and lights up once each item is fixed. Lift-up roof stores gas can and screwdriver.

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VTech Grade School Learning Nitro Web Notebook (Colors May Vary) Review

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(More customer reviews)A few things to know before you buy: 1. The screen is tiny, which may not bother your child, but you will not have an easy time learning how to use it yourself. Which brings me to... 2. It is not easy to use, don't expect your child to figure it out on their own! 3. The graphics are terrible, which, in addition to the tiny screen display makes learning to use it that much harder. 4. No color! 5. No backlight on the screen, at all! Because of all of this... #6. My daughter (5yrs + 4mo old) had not intrest in this toy at all. She is very bright and knows how to use our personal computer, that may be why this was so dissapointing to her. We are sending it back and she is not upset at all! There are many, much better products out there for learning games. Don't waste your money on this one! I should have just bought her a learning game for our computer, and that is probably what I will do to replace this gift for her.

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With its sleek, laptop computer design, Reader Notebook is the ultimate hi-tech learning tool for today's budding readers. Kids love having their own computer with an endless selection of fun games and activities that help them master reading in two languages. The computer reads aloud stories to teach phonics and improve fluency. Developing readers learn at their own speed as Artificial Intelligence technology tracks their performance and adjusts the skill levels as needed. All children know is that they are mastering reading...and having fun.

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Vtech Grade School Learning Nitro Jr. Notebook, 4-7 years Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my 3year old nephew for Christmas, and he loved it! His older siblings liked to play with it too! Great purchase!

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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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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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Pink Pleasant Journey Super Assembly Track Series (New Style) Review

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(More customer reviews)The cars kept going over the sides of the track especially when they were trying to go up an incline. The rubber tires on the wheels come off and break rather easily and then the cars will not move on the track. We took the batteries out of the bridge because the noise it made was SO annoying. It's a cute idea but WAY from perfect!

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1-2-3 Treehouse - V.Smile SmartVille Imaginative Play Review

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(More customer reviews)My one year old son does play with this toy, but it annoys me. The shape sorter holes are vertical and it is awkward for him to fit the shapes in. We typically turn the treehouse on its back to play with the shape sorter or he removes sorter piece altogether from the base. Every time the treehouse moves, the swing moves, so you constantly hear "up & down, up & down." It comes with 8 animals. My son definitely loves the animals, however he thinks the owl looks like a chicken and the goose is a duck (very hard to tell the difference). The toy attempts to be interactive by asking you to find the "skunk," for instance. I finally figured out how to answer it. You must gently place the animal in one of the two bases. If you press down, while placing it into the base, it will give you other information about that animal (I have a stripe or I like to be smelly). There is a hopscotch keypad with the numbers 1 through 10 on the colorful buttons. The toy asks what your favorite number is. I have yet to figure out how to answer. When I push a button on the keypad it says the corresponding color, not the number. There is a button on the television; my son loves to push it and hear the "Smartville Treehouse melody" over and over. Also, there are six shapes in the tree. Each has a corresponding nursery rhyme; however it doesn't sing the whole rhyme. Personally, I think there are better toys available, but he does play with it and seems to like it.

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Your child will climb to a new level of learning with the 1-2-3 Treehouse. While other playsets lay the groundwork for imaginative play, this dynamic smart set branches out beyond the ordinary with its superior technology and endless learning opportunities. The 14 "Smart Parts" teach and talk when placed in key hot spots throughout the colorful play set. Your child will learn numbers with a hopscotch game, colors and nursery rhymes with the light-up buttons, and shapes with a fun 4-piece shape sorter. Requires 3 "AA" batteries required, not included.

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Leapfrog Count and Sing Express Learning Toy Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this for my son's 3rd birthday (last May), and I don't think he has played with it more than a handful of times, for more than a couple minutes. I thought well maybe he was too young, but his older brother (17 months older) isn't too much interested either. I bought this because it was shaped like a train (which they both love) and it taught numbers (up to 10). FYI, our sons are extremely active and rarely sit for more than a minute. The toy itself is just as the manufacturer describes.

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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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Schwervy Coaster Car (Free Shipping) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this toy for my boys after we had new neighbors move in with the same toy and my boys would not leave them alone. All my family loves them, the boys spend hours racing up and down the side walk, Best toy for wearing out your kids!!! I highly recommend them, They are easy to put together and very durable.

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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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Chicco Toys Talking Vacation Car Review

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(More customer reviews)My son got this toy for Christmas almost 2 months ago. This is the only toy that he has consistently played with for hours and hours. He LOVES this toy and he even adores the little suitcase that opens into a book (and comes with the car). I give it to him at diaper change time so he doesn't squirm too much. TWO BIG THUMBS UP!!

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Let's set off for a new adventure and learn many new words everyday. Talking Vacation Car will accompany child on vacation and talk to them in English or Spanish. The child will first discover new words, complete stories, and finally when they become an expert, complete the car's riddles. Three increasing levels of learning with which to play: Words mode: discover the names of the objects and the corresponding sounds Story mode: complete the stories by recognizing the missing objects Riddle mo

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LeapFrog Learning Town Happy Home Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this toy for my daughter for Christmas. She was 8 months old at the time. She loved it then and still enjoys it now, especially since we added the barn and car wash for her 1st birthday. They all work together well. The blocks are also fun to use as blocks (stacking and building, etc.)The songs and phrases are cute and often elicit a giggle from her. I would recommend this toy, we love it!

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LeapFrog's Happy Home Talking Blocks introduce your little one to family words. Interactive block play helps Baby learn to associate names and words with characters and objects while helping to develop motor skills. Each Learning Town interactive block set features speech, songs and an introduction to common first words, which builds a foundation for language development. Collect and connect the whole town! These blocks work with all LeapFrog Learning Town playsets, sold separately. Measures 7.3"L x 6.2"H x 3.0"W. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included.

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Pleasant Journey Super Assembly Track Series Review

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(More customer reviews)My three year old has had a lot of fun with this toy but some broke before they even could use them. The Safari Park gate broke as soo as my child touched it if it was not broken in hte box. The second time my child used it I put batteries in the aligator sectoin only to find that the plastic parts the cars were to run into to activate it had alreasy broken off. Also the red bridge is not very stable and constanly calapses. My three year old has a hard tin=me setting it up and I constantly have to help him with it.

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Smart Cycle Software - Thomas the Train Review

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(More customer reviews)For the amount of games it has, I think it's overpriced. However, if I rate this by the amount of fun my kids having, it's underpriced. They seem never get tired of it.Of course,anything Thomas is a big hit in our family.The cartridge is still working, beeing used every day for several hours. There are several learning opportunities, which are easy even for my 2y.o. to do. However, the cycle has to be connected to the TV under 19" for best view/resolution and to avoid distortion of picture when playing.

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Join Sir Topham Hatt on a journey to inspect the work sites, check the engines, and keep an eye on those Troublesome Trucks. This game cartridge slides right into any Smart Cycle model for extra learning opportunities with fascinating facts, exciting sounds and skill-building games. Three ways to play: drive, learn, or race - with the characters on-screen or against another player. Teaches letters, phonics, spelling, numbers, counting, colors, problem solving, and much more.

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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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