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This is a great game to work on money counting skills. My kids are 3 and 5, and although we couldn't play it as a family, they will grow in to it. For now I loaned it to my son's kindergarten class for the older kids to enjoy.

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Its cheap , fairly simple and entertaining for kids and young adults such as myself. The directions were written in japanese but it was easy to figure out with the pictures. The package consist of a speaker , battery pack , assortment of knobs and the circuit board ready to attach the speaker and battery pack to. Nothing has to be soldered it all clicks together and the knobs attach with a small eye glasses style screwdriver. Its not a quality radio but it kept me busy for a half an hour and entertained for a few hours after and now I have an extra radio for emergencies.

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The device went together well. The box it came in doubles as an 'enclosure' for the finished product (neat!). Picks up radio stations very well in our area and sounds is very nice considering no more than what it was intended for. Our kids love it and like to show it off to their friends but more importantly, it gets used daily. Please note, while this can be a very educational product, the instructions were in like Japanese or something -no one in our family speaks or reads Japanese. This means, aside from a few photos in the directions provided, most was completely useless. This causes the "educational value" to be only equal to that parent or whom ever was helping their child assemble the device. OF course there is at least some educational value in the assembly, alone but would have been just awesome if it had English directions and information included! Durability? Well, it is encased in cardboard what can I say. But it is holding up very well, considering. Overall, we love it because the kids love. Had fun putting it together, daughter learned a few things and she really enjoys "what she created" -that speaks for itself. Even though it has the shortfalls in documentation, still highly recommended.

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My 10 year old son received this set for Christmas and built his first rc machine within the first 10 minutes. He did not even have to follow the the plan book that came with the set. The set comes with a variety of building parts, three motors and a touch pad remote. I would recommend this set to any parent who has a child interested in construction and science. This set will not only entertain your child, but foster their imagination and creativity as well.

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Our 10-year old grandson really enjoyed this birthday present. He built several models and played with it throughout our entire 1 1/2 day visit. He commented that he really liked the 3 motors and the remote control, a key reason why we picked this for him. He had no trouble following the pictorial building directions on his own, but hadn't shown any particular interest in the explanatory learning material (like how gears work) while we were there.

I was disappointed that the robotic arm was almost too heavy for the motor to lift. Several times the lift mechanism came apart when trying to lift the arm from a full-down position, and the motor really strained when lifting it. I think a counter-balance on the arm would solve this problem. It worked fine otherwise, but had limited function as a stationary unit (he didn't notice). I think it could be significantly improved by adding drive and steering capabilities.

Same for the crane. Drive and steering capabilities would be a major improvement here too. This limitation might reduce the long-term interest in some of the models.

Otherwise, a good construction/learning toy we'd buy again!

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This is a nice educational kit. I gave it to my 10 year old daughter recently. It uses plastic parts and plastic gears and snap-on parts. No screws or bolts are used. This has the advantage of being simple to build but the disadvantage that machines do not work well. The cars are fine but things that use lots of gears and specially those that put stress on gears tend to fail. The Robotic Arm is a good example. The gears that lift the arm up and down too flimsy to handle the weight of the fully extended arms. I was initially disappointed but then realized this is a good opportunity to teach my daughter how things break. It demonstrates the principle of levers very well. Because the gears handle the arm when the hands are pulled in but fail when the hands are extended. If I reinforce the gears buy holding them tight with my hands I can show how to compensate for the additional strain. So while the arm is not practical as a robotic arm it is very practical as a tool to show how they work and where the stress points are.

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My 8yr old loves LEGOS, robots, remote control items, and building things so I thought this would go over well. However, it only was played with for about an hour. He put together two of the templates rather quickly and moved on to other things and has not played with it since.

I tinkered around with it myself and I think the issue is LEGO owners have different expectations. This kit is not intuitive as to how things attach and fit together. There are also limitations on how you can assemble your own creations since some pieces need secondary connectors and you are limited by both quantity of connectors and where they fit.

If you kid is an advanced LEGO fan, use the money towards the motors and controlers that LEGO supplies and you will have much more possibilities.

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This was one of several toys my 9 year old received for Christmas and it is by far the most played with. In fact it is one of the best 'toys' I have purchased and am surprised why this one isn't more popular than it is. Its educational value surpasses any toy on the market today we have a lot of the popular engineering toysSnap Circuits, K-nex, Lego, but this one combined with the remote control is beyond wordsI am talking education meets excitement! It is undoubtedly quite time-consuming, each model taking anywhere from 20 min to 2 hours to build so if its not for an extremely science inclined child, don't bother, otherwise its because of that very element of complexity that it is great.

LeapFrog Leap Pad Learning System Review

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Im not sure about the previous reviewers experiences. I can tell you that I have had my Leap Pad for 5 years since they first came out and I still have the same one with all the books and it works just good as it did on day 1. I put it away for a while and I brought it back out for my son who is now 4 and he is enjoying it as much as my daughter did. Im actually going to buy more books for my older child so she can play with it again too. Ive been VERY happy with this toy. There are so many different options. It kept my daughters attention for long periods of time. I did have to replace the pen once but leap frog just sent me the replacement and I attached it. No big deal. There are so many books available for all ages this toy is great for all 3 of my kids. The sounds are very clear and each page has alot of different activities. The only thing that has been an issue is if I let my toddler play with it she can rip the pages out of the books. So I just dont let her play with it by herself. Other than that this is a 5 star toy by far.

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We are on our 5th leap pad and although my children love it, we as parent's are going broke trying to repair and fix this darn thing! I just don't feel this is an appropriate toy for the 3-5 year olds. It is too delicate and breaks easily. My kids get so upset when it doesn't work properly and we have invested quite a bit of money in the books and cartridges. Which are sitting unused in a closet because our last two leap pads are (again) broken. Don't waste your money!

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Our Leap Pad is now on our third child and she is enjoying it as much as her brother and sister did. She is only 2, so she only uses it under our supervision. My son used it until he was 8 and my daughter until she was six. The only thing we have ever had to replace is the pen once. We have the carry case so the kids can take it in the car or on trips. I like that it has volume control like the T.V., unlike many other toys that only have two settings. You can also use headphones with it. There are numerous books for every level of reading and interaction. It taught my children many vocabulary words that I would never thought to have used with them. This is a fun and educational toy that the children love using. I highly recommend it.

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product does not work as well as expected. shuts off randomly. doesn't always read the cartridge. .

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I recently bought this product for a second set of grandchildren. It was a very nice toy and again it was a child-pleaser. Now I have discovered that the books are not in the stores and Amazon only has a few. On line, it is hard to tell which books go with this game as opposed to many books that go with later versions. I assume they are not compatible.

I feel bad that I spent this much for a toy and now cannot provide the child with multiple books. Any suggestions?

Advanced Political Deskpad - World Reviews

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This world map is great, a good size, it was brand new and laminated and had maps on both the front and back. i hung it up but it would also make a great placemat for a kid in grade school

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My daughter loves listening to these books. She loves switching out the cartridges and flipping the pages on her own. This is great for the car instead of her watching a DVD!

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I have been looking for this for so long.. the original story is a lot to read.. this is great to spend timw with your child and then also they can listen by themselves. Wonderful. Been looking for this one a long time!

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I purchased this for our 3-month old son for Christmas, and it was the first toy that he could hold on his own. I especially love that the lamb is attached with Velcro so that it can be removed for cleaning, although the edges of the velcro are a little rougher than I'd like...especially considering the fact that it's meant to be chewed on.

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I picked this little drum up for my grandson and he really loves it. He has a little plastic baseball bat that he bangs on it with and since he's at the age of noise and bangs he has a great time. He enjoys the music and also he likes to listen to the voice talk to him.. It's very durable, he likes to stand on it in the playpen to get a better view. I also like the idea that I can lower the sound and the lights are also intriguing. I'd recommend it highly as I feel he will probably even enjoy it when he gets a little older so he can learn to follow the pattern of beats.

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My son received this drum for Christmas when he was 7 months old. He loves to beat on it (and climb on it & sit on it & drop it...). He will push the star & dance to the music. I love that it teaches the abc's & 123's while he is playing. I love the automatic shut off featurehe is now 17 months, still plays with it & I have yet to have to change the batteriesunlike other toys that don't have this feature. This toy is very durable & lots of fun for him. I find myself

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When my 6 month old daughter got this toy for Christmas from her uncle, we really didn't think it looked any different than the other 500 battery operated toys she got.Boy, were we wrong!Skylar looooves this toy.When she hits the drum(banging things seems to be the favorite amusement for most babies this age)each letter from A-Z or numbers 1-10,depending on the setting, show up in red lights and is yelled out by a child's voice, each time it is hit.This teaches her cause and effect,and also, the alphabet and numbers visually and vocally.This toy also has 2 more settings for instrumental sounds,so a child can experience playing their own drum.Cute childrens' voices provide songs and words of encouragement when your little one is drumming away.A really interactive,educational,and entertaining gem of a toy!

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My daughter is 10 months and loves this drum! I'm sure it will grow with her. It's easy to beat on and has so many functions! It's great and worth the buy.

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My in-laws got my son this toy for Christmas (he was 7 months old). I never saw it before, but knew leap frog from the pre-school toys. It is the perfect size and he just loves it. I like that it will grow with him, unlike so many toys out there. Right now I put it on the music setting and he likes hitting it and hearing the music. He's discovered that it even works by hitting the sides and bottom of the drum! And another nice feature is that it turns itself off after a minute or so if my son crawls away to play with something else.

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KikaFlik is an amazing toy. My 2 year old grandson loves it as do ALL of the adults playing with him. This toy is great for children/teens of all ages! Creative play, athletic play, coordination~ALL a plus! I have watched teens using KikaFlik and loving it! This toy rates an A+!

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We bought this for our 5 year old nephew with Downs Syndrome for his birthday, as it is something he enjoys doing with his therapist. All of his siblings and cousins joined in and wanted to play too thoughfrom our daughter who is 3, boys aged 7 and 11, and adults alike! The KikaFlik is great fun, and definitely a great tool to help develop balance and coordination as well. Highly recommend!

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I purchased this product to help improve my grandsons' coordination and agility. It's simple, challenging, and fun.

Best White Hardcover Blank Book, 11 x 8-1/2 , 14 Total Pages; no Deals

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the book was perfect for an art idea of mine since i needed a blank book to pull them off. it was a little smaller than i expected at 28 pages but that really isn't much of a problem depending on what you plan to do with the book. the first one i ordered a while ago was clean but the second one looked like it got stepped on or dropped on the floor or something (again not much of a problem because the cover's going to be painted anyway). I still don't really see how this is a toy, it catches me more as an art supply with all the ideas i have, but i guess it wouldn't be half bad for a kid's craft because the book is durable and easy to work with. If you're going to do any art that involves books, this a good choice.

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My daughter is creating a non-stop flow of literature which she's begun binding using 3 ring binders and other office supplies. When I surprised her with these pre-bound white books, she was thrilled. Instead of make-shift books, she feels like she's really creating works of literature. As she gets older, she'll need thicker books but these are perfect now. Great quality.

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The book was just as it was supposed to be. I was very pleased with the quality of this item.

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I purchased this blank book to compose and illustrate and children's-book-style robot love story for my boyfriend's birthday. It's exactly what it claims itself to be, with 14 8.5" x 11" pages and a hard cover. The quality was satisfactory, and the pages were relatively thick (if I was careful, I could use marker/sharpie and it wouldn't bleed through). Great book, and I have no complaints about it!

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I ordered two of these books for a college project I'm doing. The aim was to create a client-directed children's book, educating about proper ownership of a particular pet. The book contains more than enough pages for what I needed, and the blank cover allowed me to be as creative as I wanted. The books are a bit larger than I expected, but that's not a problem. I printed my text and graphics onto full-sheet Avery labels, cut them out with an X-acto knife, and stuck 'em on the pages. It's not professional, but it will work for what I need them for. And at this price? You can't beat it.

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These are so cool! I got it for a costume party (and I'm a Dino nut) and everyone wanted to see them over and over, and I kept getting asked if they were real.

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Very detailed and the weight is right on track. I went to the Big Horn mountains for a week to do a Dinosaur Dig with my university, and Federal law stipulates we can't take or remove any bones for personal use! However, we can always get little keepsakes to remind us of the adventure. I chose to spraypaint mine since they look far more realistic with black bone (we were digging in the Morrison formation).

Pocket Chart Door Hangers Review

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First let me say something about the review questions. This toy is not fun nor is it a toy but I think the quality and the product are great so I gave all questions 5 stars.

Now to the review. The hooks are perfect to hang my daughter's calendar on our laundry room door. They stay in place even when the door is in regular constant use. They are very durable metal usually is and easy to "connect". I would order again if I were in need of hanging something like a school calendar again.

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These are wonderful. It'll save you from making your walls full of holes for calenders or other lite hang-a-bles. Renters rejoice!!!

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The Pocket Chart Door Hanger should not be identified as a toy. It is a valuable tool. As mentioned earlier, fun and educational qualities of the product do not apply. In my office, when an employee moves, EVERYTHING goes with him/her. That's not the way it's supposed to work. I purchased my own white board for the door of my office. In the last move, holes were drilled into the door. Mounting was no problem. This time, I needed an alternative way of displaying the board--no new holes may be drilled. This product looked like it would work. I am happy to say that it's better than I expected. You can adjust the height of the hooks; the design is such that the board does not bounce when the door is opened or closed. The stabilizing hooks come with rubber tips that prevent marring the door. These hangers were thoughtfully designed. I highly recommend this product.

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The door hanger doesn't actually fit properly over the door it's too loose, and as a result, it has chewed up the door and door frame. I had to add a few shims (which look terrible) to get a solid fit. I would not waste the money again.

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This product works well for what it's designed for which is to hang pocket folders. I'm not sure why it's designated as a "toy" under amazon. It's a little big for the door I have it hanging on but it works well.

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Our Hungry Pelican is now on child number three and shows no signs of wear despite being a favorite crib toy for many years.

The bright yellow velour pelican ties onto the crib railing. His fat cheeks squeak, his wings crinkle, and his feet rattle. He comes with four sea creatures (crab, shrimp, fish, and octopus) that are each different textures and colors, and make different sounds (rattle, rustle, etc.). Children can put the little animals into pelican's mouth and watch them drop down into his tummy. The large circular tummy opening allows for easy removal of the animals so play can begin all over again.

I found that babies enjoy quietly investigating the sounds, colors, and textures of the four little sea creatures. Toddlers progress to the eating game.

I am grateful to Mr. Pelican for allowing me an extra half hour of sleep every morning. What can be better than that!

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Well, I loved this thing. However, we have only had it a few weeks and the squeak is already broken or not working in one of the cheeks of the pelican. I emailed K Kids, but haven't heard from them. I'd exchange it via Amazon but it's not worth the postage unless Amazon will exchange free of charge b/c of it being defective. It was not a cheap toy.

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We bought this on the recommendation from a friend as a way to corral pacifiers and end the midnight, on our knees, searching for pacifiers game. LOVE it! The colors are bright and enticing, my son likes putting the stuffed toys in his mouth and it does exactly what I hoped... keeps pacifiers together and easily accessible and now my son has learned to put in and take out pacifiers himself.

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I have a 7 month old little boy and this item was purchased as one of his Christmas gifts. He really enjoys playing with it!

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Our son received the Hungry Pelican when he was 8 months old. We tied it into his crib right away. It took him a couple weeks to notice it but it soon became the favorite toy. He will play quietly in his crib in the mornings (giving me time to get ready for work!), taking the creatures out of the belly and playing with them. I am not sure he knows how to feed it just yet but that will come... I've found pacifiers and other items in the belly too and the little creatures all over the room. In terms of giving Mom and Dad a couple more minutes of quiet, this has been a lifesaver! (and the little shrimp cracks me up!)

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I bought The Family Dinner Box of Questions for my family for a cute little add-on Christmas present. Christmas morning it was tossed aside... but EVERY DAY since, we eat dinner & get a card out! My kids (ages 7,8,9) LOVE this and when their friends come over... it's a HIT! It's very durable, coated cardboard so no worry if you spill something on it. 1 easy thought provoking question per card... One of my kids reads it & everyone at the table has to give their answer. VERY INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT YOUR KIDS WILL SAY!!! I'm buying MANY more for Christmas presents for family-friends!

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This is good for getting the members of the dinner table to talk. So far I have been using it with my 8 year old grand daughter and son the few times that we have had the opportunity to eat together. It does bring some conversation and enlightenment about each person.

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We get these out every Thanksgiving (two so far) and the whole family loves the game around the table. It's a family tradition and has created some fun memories for the family. The kids like picking out questions for each family member before and putting them underneath the plate for after dessert.

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We use these nightly. Sometimes we groan when my daughter puts them on the table. Everyone is tired, dinner took longer to make than we thought, traffic was bad, everyone is grumpy..We start doing the cards and we can reconnect and get back in touch and leave the worries and world behind. Love these.