Showing posts with label antique toys. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 14, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Kids loved it. This kit can be used in many more ways than the description demonstrates. I highly recommend it. The magnet is a bit weak buy if you can get a hold of an old school microwave oven take it apart and you will find some huge magnets! Have fun.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Cheap Pack of 100 Insect Pins - Size 0

Pack of 100 Insect Pins - Size 0
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Great pins, as I was looking for thin pins to sew with. I sew doll clothes, and these thin pins work quite well at holding small bits of fabric with less bulk than the thick, currently made 'sewing' or 'silk' pins.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

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Yamaha EZ220 61-Key Portable Keyboard
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought this keyboard to really focus and learn how to play. The keys light up and there is a small display to show which fingers tap which keys but I expected something perhaps a bit more interactive. I wished it had some type of step by step instructions perhaps. All in all I'm pretty happy with my purchase though

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Got exactly what I expected. Sound quality certainly could be better, but it is priced accordingly. The lighted keys help quite a bit and are easily turned off if so desired. Works excellent with synthesia! It's a bit frustrating that I had to buy the power cord seperately, but I knew I would need to do this before I purchased the keyboard anyway.

Package came sooner than I expected.

Pros:

+ Lighted keys help with learning and can be turned off with a single button

+ Sound is good for the price

+ Lighted keys work wonders with Synthesia software

+ Keys don't wobble like other similarily priced keyboards

Cons:

Had to pay for power cord and shipping on the power cord seperately, that sucked since I ordered with 2 day shipping

I guess it was a bit heavier than I expected

I think the box it came in looked stupid

Keys aren't weighted, but you shouldn't really expect that with this pricetag anyway

I suck and can't play it very well

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It's great keyboard, very good sound, the price is accordingly. I would desire that the Power PA130 adapter bring included

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Review of Lamaze: Freddie the Firefly

Lamaze: Freddie the Firefly
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We bought this for our daughter when she was just a couple months old. We showed her many different toys while shopping but this is the only one we got a reaction to. She loved it instantly.

We usually keep this toy reserved for when we go out. It has allowed us to eat peacefully at restaurants several times. Our daughter loves playing with the very colorful, crinkley wings, looking at the little mirror, and chewing on the teether. Freddie jingles when you shake him and there's also a squeeker in one of his wings.

An added bonus -he's washer/dryer friendly. We've washed and dried (on low heat) Freddie several times and he still looks like new.

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When we received Freddie as a gift at a baby shower, I was skeptical, to say the least. The sight of this firefly alone was enough to destroy my attention span, I thought--Freddie has bright colors and tons of activities, and he makes different sounds (crinkling, clinking, and squeaking).

But my son, who is now about four months old, loves Freddie. It melts my heart to see the smile on his face when he catches sight of his firefly friend. They have great times together; my son loves the crinkling of Freddie's wings, the sight of that happy green face, the feel of a rectangular teething link in his mouth (it's harder for him to position links that are ovals), and every wonderful feature Freddie has to offer.

I'm excited about upcoming Freddie-related events--like squeaker mastery, ladybug discovery, and mirror exploration. Who knew that a hyperactive firefly who looks like a butterfly could be so much fun?

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This toy is great! It has so much to do on it. Each one of the legs makes a noise (crinkles, rattles, squeaks etc) There is a mirror that the baby can lift to look at himself. Plus, there's a plus pocket on one wing that holds a teether that will dangle. Plenty of teethers/rings. We love this toy because it is bright, colorful and contains so many things to do! Highly recommended.

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Our little 6-month old granddaughter loves this toy and we would rate it a "10" if we could! We were at a baby shower when Freddie was introduced to us. Our little one was being fussy and Freddie put an end to that. Her favorite thing is to chew on the antennas. She loves the rings to bite on (since she is teething) and loves the crinkling noise brings on the giggles! We just returned from a weekend trip and Freddie was a true "buddy" in the car! All we heard was the crinkling of the wings and some sucking noises but Freddie still had his antennas when we arrived at our destination 3-hours later! Freddie has earned all the "frequent flyer miles" he will ever need and we will NEVER leave home without him!

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My daughter has had this toy since she was 3 months old. She LOVES this toy it is absolutely her favorite. We don't go anywhere without it. Often, I hear her chewing or sucking on it when I am driving in the car. I know she is having fun because all I hear is crinkle, crinkle, crinkle from his wings.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

Cheap Grimm's Spiel und Holz 6 Piece Rainbow Stacker

Grimm's Spiel und Holz 6 Piece Rainbow Stacker
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My son received this toy from his grandmother for his first birthday and loved it. He and his four year old brother play with it everyday making towers, caves, mountains, fortresses, boats and beds. It is amazingly well made; it might be the only toy yet they haven't broken in their rough housing and even as small as it is it adds beauty wherever it is in our home. It might also be their only toy that they like as much now as when they received it.

I much prefer receiving one well made, beautiful toy that allows for open ended play than one hundred lesser items. It is better for a child's mind, building a peaceful home, and I might say for their character as well.

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We purchased this toy on Amazon. I had seen these online when searching for wood toys for my one year old. The colors are bright and she really likes the toy. There are only two things that I would say are down sides for the toy. It is not the "weight" I thought it would be. The wood pieces are quite light...good for her being able to pick up and maneuver, but I'm afraid it might break if handled too roughly. And secondly it is not completely sanded on the inside. I thought they would be smooth, but ours are rough on the inner side of the arches which makes them a little difficut to slide into each other at least for a young child.

Overall I would buy it again.

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Very beautiful and colorful!! My one year old daugther loves it, she loves taking it apart and playing with each individual piece. Also a great decorative piece. Very durable, one of those toys we will keep forever!!

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The description says "The 6 pieces nested measure 6.75" wide x 3.6" high x 2.5" thick/deep (17.1 x 9.1 x 6.4 cm)." However, I just received mine and it is the "small" version.

The barcode that the rainbow is packaged in also says it is the LARGE, but I measured it (with measuring tape, to be exact), and it is only 4" wide x 2" high x 1.5" thick/deep. It is TINY! It almost fits in the palm of my hand. It is definitely NOT the same size as the rainbows shown in the photos.

I am extremely disappointed because 1: I paid extra to get the "large" version, and 2: this was supposed to be my little girl's birthday gift.

I don't know if it's amazon's mistake or the seller ("Natural Family Shop" Naomi T. Binkley), but I am sending it back immediately. Unfortunately, I can only get a refund instead of a replacement with the correct item. I'm so upset :(

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My daughter just received this for her 3rd birthday and both she and my 6-year-old son LOVE it! There are so many ways to play with these stacking as a tall tower, trying to balance layers upside down, creating a snacking S shape, mixing in with regular building blocks (we have the Beka blocks made of Maple great set), using the orange and purple curves as tunnels for Brio trains (the other colors are too short for Brio), turning them into slides and bridges for dollhouse dolls (such as the Plan Toys wooden dolls). It is such a great, open-ended toy! Also the colors are bold and beautiful making you want to reach out and touch it to play. I now want to purchase more of these sets because they are so open ended and great for children of all ages. And I can see how multiple sets could be used together.

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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Kid's Little rascal Light Weight EVA Drop-Proof iPad Protective Review

Xodo Kids Little rascal Light Weight EVA Drop-Proof iPad Protective Case with Handles Great gifts for children !
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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i bought this for my sons ipad! works wonderful! it was a wonderful deal, seen in stores for twice what i paid!

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It's cute and thick the arms look durable. There is no cover over the screen so it isn't really drop proof like I thought so I took away a star because of that

Friday, September 26, 2014

Dr Seuss Light Up Cat In The Hat Pointer; 15" Length; no. EU-801000 Reviews

Dr Seuss Light Up Cat In The Hat Pointer; 15' Length; no. EU-801000
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I homeschool my children and I ordered this the point out to different countries and to point out different things associated with the calendar. This product makes my kids want to do school, they get so excited!

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this is wonderful. the students love to help point as we sing days of the week songs as well as count on the 100 chart. they often use it to read big books or play school during free time. very useful!!

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I work at a preschool and was so trilled when i found this fun Pointer my kids LOVE it and the light is just added fun!

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Just great! My kids love it. I hope to order a million more. I just can't live without this pointer stick thing.

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I thought the strength of the light at the end would be enough to use as a pointer for my promethian board. It's not. It is cute though and I used it regardless of the light at the end.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I bought this product for my engineering lab, where light circuit assembly and inspection is performed (down to 0201 sized parts). I have used all the major brands in the past (leica, Bausch /Lomb, Olympus, etc) and this unit performed comparably if not identically with respect to field of view, image quality, eyepiece adjustment, and construction quality/ finish. From a pcb assembly standpoint, this scope is an excellent value and I feel like I got more than I paid for, which is rarely the case when going for lower cost gear.

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I have been looking for an affordable microscope for a long time and this one meets with all my expectations. I use it at least once a day for jewelery repair and many other things. I love it!!

Friday, September 12, 2014

Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Cards - The Alphabet (2351) Reviews

Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Cards - The Alphabet
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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My 4-year-old loves these cards. They are a fun way to practice letters. You need to buy the dog-shaped Hot Dots pen separately, but the pen can be used with all of the different Hot Dots card sets.

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I was hoping the technology pen in this set would pronounce the letters as my son touched them. However, it only makes a noise either "good" or "try again" or other things along those lines. I bought this set and the beginning phonics set. On each card a parent must read the directions to the child of what is expected on the card. I was hoping for more independent learning. I would rate these cards at a kindergarten or first grade level. Personally, since they don't actually help the child sound out letters I found them a waste of money.

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4 year old daughter in preschool program has had the hardest time learning her letters.

We have the Dr. Seuss book, alphabet stickers on the wall, Sesame Street app,

we watch sesame street on tv, and we have tried working with her and we tried

an eraser board and we meet with zero success getting her to remember her letters.

She would even forget the letter a few minutes after working on it. We were really

starting to get worried, then her nana got her these and we do them every day.

She loved them from day one, She loved the purple kitty and could not wait to try it out.

She has used it everyday since and still enjoys it greatly. Now we can show her words all

over the place and she can tell us what each letter is from A Z. Before these cards the

only one she could remember was A. We are very thrilled and thankful for these flash cards

and the purple kitty.

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My 2 year old loves his Hot Dots! We started out with one and then ordered more when I saw how much he liked them. They vary in difficulty within the same pack, which is great. I feel like they won't get too easy too quickly. I would definitely recommend these to any parent looking to have their kids learn in a fun way (as I teacher, I think they're a good product!)

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Hot Dots are awesome learning tools for kids of different age groups. We have ordered the Jr. sets for my grandson who is 4 years old. He loves them! He loves the dog pen that talks to you when you answer correctly. He has spent many hours playing with these sets and loves to show off that he can answer them correctly. Sometimes he will intentionally miss an answer just to here the dog pen cry. Great learning tool!

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Monday, September 1, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My 2 year old grandsons enjoy playing with this toy/puzzle very much. They use it as building blocks and it's also an educational toy ~ it helps them with counting. I like it because it's durable and soft. I give it two thumbs up!

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Elenco Detectolab Crime Scene Investigator Lab Kit Reviews

Elenco Detectolab Crime Scene Investigator Lab Kit
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This was a gift for a 10 year old grandson.

It had just the right equipment to "play" detective

and he totally loved the whole set up. It was well

worth the money and had a very good presentation

with great learning experiences.

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This wasn't what I thought it was. I thought it was a CSI kit, but I guess it's okay and think I'll like it anyway. This was a gift to myself as a mystery novelist after having finished some serious medical treatments.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

LeapPad Phonics Book 4 Review

LeapPad Phonics Book 4
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Anything Leappad is great . Its one of the best things to come from the computer toy area for kids yet. My son is ahead of his class in reading with the help of Leappad. At 6 he reads at a midrange grade 1 student and is progressing quickly. I highly recommend This and any other Leap pad book and toy . Most schools have dropped Phonics from the classrooms and Leappad has brought it back in a fun form your little one will love...

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We have the first four of the leappad phonics books as well as a whole bunch of other leappad books. My son who is beginning to read quite well at 4 doesn't usually play with the phonics books for too long but he really liked Book #4 especially the games at the end. What is quite tremendous is that where he had no real concept of spelling with the letter "u" before, he now spells with it all the time.

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This was a Christmas gift for my 6 and 8 yr old sons and they are enjoying it. They have been reading anf playing the games. Very satisfied.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Cheap TWIST N WRITE PENCIL 2/PK

TWIST N WRITE PENCIL 2/PK
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My daughter loves the pencils! I actually ordered the lead refills, since she writes with them every day. They are very easy to use. She saw someone at school with one and HAD to have it!

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Our 8 year old son has Asperger's and is also dysgraphic. He uses a keyboard in school but we are not abandoning the skill of handwriting. Our challenge is that using a pencil with (or without) a grip was not working in our situation. The OT/teachers at school let me know they use the Twist N Write pencils in school with our son and we might want to try it at home.

The pencils are pricey and the refills are not cheap but I can honestly say these changed our lives. Handwriting is still a huge struggle for us but it is not painful anymore.

I am thrilled that we made the investment to see if this would work for us. I cannot promise it will work for everyone as each child is different but for us it made a major impact.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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Fisher-Price Quizard Bugs and Crawling Creatures Card Pack
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This is a really good product. My kids really enjoyed learning about certain animals and etc.. These cards go with the Quizard Learning System which along with the cards are hard to find at times. It seems it is fading out. Otherwise, it is a really fun and entertaining learning system. I would recommend it to anyone with young kids especially if they love animals.

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