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Saturday, December 6, 2014

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

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I have always loved globes and wanted one on a pedestal. Most of the ones I considered, however, clashed with the mid-century modern decor of our home. A long time admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, this globe perfectly compliments our other furniture. The globe shipped immediately and arrived a matter of days after it was ordered. It was protectively packed and easy to assemble. When friends come over, it is the first thing they are drawn to. Globes put world geography and events into a perspective that cannot be found with other media so they are a valuable addition to any home or office.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Replogle Globes Renaissance Globe, Slate Gray Ocean, 6-Inch Diameter Review

Replogle Globes Renaissance Globe, Slate Gray Ocean, 6-Inch Diameter
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I got this as a gift for my colleague. The shipping was on time, and everything was smooth.

The product arrived in two pieces, the base and the globe. You have to put them together, but it's really simple just place the globe on the base. The colors were just like in the picture, and the contours of the continents were quite accurate. In general, I'm happy about this item.

The downside: the material is plastic, which makes it feel less classy and a little bit overpriced; the globe is secured to the frame by two screws, and you have to constantly tighten them if you rotate the globe too much.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

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Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Bug Net
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased two of these nets, one each for my 3.5-year-old and 1.5-year-old, and they love it! At just under 24" total length, it's long enough for the kids to reach up (fairly) high to catch insects, but not so long as to make it unwieldy, even for my 1.5-year-old. As with all Melissa and Doug products, it seems very well-made and sturdy and the cute, colorful design is an added bonus. Very pleased with purchase!

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I had one bug net and after they caught "each other" 20 or so times, the net was destroyed. This one is actually sturdy and the handle is great. The other ones feel like a wire is going to poke out at any moment and stab someone.

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This is a very sturdy net that can capture bugs but also fish in tide pools, etc. My grandkids love it. She carries it around everywhere and wants to capture everything. She lives by the ocean and tidepools are her favorite to go "fishing" as she describes this activity. It's colorful and cute. This was a real plus.

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It's hard to see the bugs through the colored mesh. White mesh would be better.

The handle is too short.

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This net is perfect for catching various animals on lawns or in swamps. I am an animal enthusiast and had a hard time finding a net that would either not tear or have a broken handle after a few long trips to the creek.

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Monday, November 24, 2014

VTech - V.Reader Animated E-Book System - Pink Review

VTech - V.Reader Animated E-Book System - Pink
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We were taking a trip to Central America and I wanted to get my 3 1/2 year old a new toy to keep her busy on the 6 hour flight. We had seen the vreader at Target and she always wanted to stop and play with it. She LOVED this toy. I really didn't like the idea of having to buy cartridges for each story, but there really isn't any other option for kid's e-readers. I bought her the vreader and 3 of the story cartridges to go along with it. We purchased Dora, The Little Engine That Could and Mr. Messy and the Missing Sock. What I like best about the vreader is you also have the option of buying an SD card and going on the vtech website to download books. The purchase of the vreader gave you 6 coins you could use to redeem 6 downloadable books. Loading the 6 books could not have been easier. Put the SD card in the slot in the back of the vreader by the batteries, hook up the mini USB cord (comes with the vreader) chose the books on the vtech website to download and a couple minutes later the books are on the SD card and ready to go. There are about 10 downloadable books available right now on the vtech website, including Seasame Street character books, although you may not use the free coins vtech gives you with the purchase of the vreader to download these books. Vtech says it will be adding more books soon.

This toy did reasonably well on battery life. The batteries lasted approximately 6-8 hours of non-stop play if you keep the backlight on the low setting. If you keep it on the brightest setting, the batteries only last about 2 hours. You can also purchase a AC adapter and a car plug instead of running on batteries. The vreader does not have a rechargeable battery like a Kindle. This is probably it's biggest drawback.

The vreader operates by touch screen with ease. The vreader comes with a stylus, but my daughter does not use it. She simply touches the screen with her fingers and has not had any problems working the book in this manner.

I love that the story comes with games as well. A lot of reading comprehension games, vocabulary and spelling games as well. I had fun playing the games with my daughter. She has a Leapster, but this holds her attention a lot more then that ever has. I would recommend this e-reader to anyone who has pre-school aged children. It is a wonderful, fun, and educational toy.

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We are HUGE Leapster fans. All of my children, now 13, 12 and 3 have had a system or more from them. Now, I just got started in the Vtech learning games/toys and the like. I saw this at the store a few times and looked at it, and considered purchasing, except I thought the price was a bit steep. Then, I broke down and bought one, with my youngest daughter's favorite character Dora. Now for my .02 on the products as far as features and learning tools.

Features: This Vreader is amazing. It has a very beautiful screen, a stylus, and is so simple even the youngest of children will be able to locate their favorite part after a few trys. It is even a bit customizable, kids can choose their avatar from a list of options, choose a background theme, and it's simple to get back to the home screen when a child wants to. There are buttons that allow for page turning or kids can use the stylus. It is really a well built electronic device. Those little ones that use an itouch, or similar device, will navagate this in a breeze.

As a teaching tool: The system doesn't have many game/story options unless there is a cartridge in it, or unless a story was downloaded off the internet (onto a seperate SD card, at a small fee for the story). So, stand alone, the product doesn't do very much in the learning department. When you have a cartridge, like Dora Saves the Pigs for example, there is one story that can be read to the child, and/or there are many learning games that go along with the story. Easy to navigate and fun to play, and kids like the technology of it. The games are similar to the games with a Leapster game, all depends on the level of the game. Once more choices are available, I will be happier.

The reason I gave only 3 stars, is that when I compare cost with the educational value I find that we should be getting more learning and interaction with the device for the price. These are currently selling for close to $60, plus $20+ for a cartridge. That may not seem like a lot to some, but back in my day, to get my parent to buy a $100 nintendo system, that had a game I could easily play for months, was out of the question.

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I got this for my three year old granddaughter and she absolutely loves it. It is extremely easy for her to use and she never leaves home without it. She sits with her one year old sister and reads to her. It's teaching her the love of books.

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This is the first time that we bought two different systems for our children (4 & 5). We thought both systems would feed in each other weak areas. Both of our children like both systems. I believe that the leapster explorer is more sophisticated and advanced product given that you can find both systems for the same price. A good analogy would be to compare a regular E Book Reader like the Sony and the I Pad; you can use the I Pad to read books and watch movies, apps, email, etc. etc. etc. The Sony Rader is basically only to read and that's it.

Ease of installation for the Leapster was much smoother than the VReader; both interfaces are similar where you can update, download content, check on progress and watch trailers of other games.

The VReader has a similar layout to a E Book Raader, it has an expansion slot for SD cards which that is where all your downloads go to; Leapster Explorer has no expansion slot but 512 megs of memory.

VReader only has 1 profile available to be set up; so if you have more then 1 kid; this is a big drawback, you can change the name for the profile; but it is still only 1. The leapster has room for 3 profiles and a guest.

VReader E-books are only animated with the cartridge titles and also offer after reading activities and games like 'What Happened', 'Sounds-A-Like', 'Rhymes', and also has a story dictionary. The E-books that are downloaded from their site have nice graphics but no animation and the after reading activity is a lot shorter so you get what you pay for; cartridge titles are from 17.99 to 19.99 and the downloadables are between 2.99 to 7.99 for the premium Sesame Street ones.

E-Books on the leapster explorer has no after reading activities; the layout is designed around the Tag system; however the games are much more interactive than the E-books from the VReader; you can also download 'Leaplets' which are the apps for the leapster.

Uploading the progress on the lapster gave me something even after a few minutes of play; it tells you what games or e-books have been played or read and how long they were played for. The VReader has not given me anything even after reading 2 different books and playing with the after reading activities; I believe is waiting for a certificate which at this time I don't know what is the benchmark.

VReader has a Stylus much like the Sony Reader; but has no lanyard, so it can be misplaced very easily; the leapster explorer has also a stylus which is attached to the device by a lanyard which can be placed on the right or left to acoomadate left handers.

Overall both systems are very nice; I would rate the VReader with a 3.5 and the Leapster Explorer with a 4.5 just missing the 5 just because it is not backward compatible with the previous leapsters (the cartridges are different size) and has no expansion slot. I would come back and add more after a few days of playing with my children.

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We got this for my daughter and she absolutely loves it...it's one of the few things that holds her attention and is extremely easy for her to use. I was going to write a glowing review, but let me leave you with this: this morning, while getting breakfast ready, I asked her if she wanted to watch playhouse disney, her answer, "no I wanna use my book reader." That should be a good enough review for any parent...by the way, this doesn't eat batteries as quickly as many of the reviews say, another bonus.

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Monday, November 10, 2014

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This shape sorter is brilliantly conceived. Though intended for babies, its play potential continues well into the preschool years. I highly recommend it for every nursery.

* Charming design. The cheerful yellow-roofed plush house in which shapes are sorted and stored calls many warm and whimsical associations to mind.

* Cleanup and portability. All the birds fit easily into the house with little risk of them falling out. The handle is ideally suited for small children to carry or drag the house about without needing help from a grown-up.

* Safety and durability. No overlooked small parts, no rough edges. The whole thing is cleanly assembled. Should something be cut or torn in time, any adult can repair the damage with scissors and thread.

* Machine washable. No special care required! If you really want to keep the bird's eyes from getting scuffed up, launder them inside a pillowcase. That's it. (Just don't try to launder them *inside* the house. It will take forever to dry.)

* High play potential (aka The Good Stuff).

First, there is the face-purpose of the shape sorter: sorting shapes. This is a nice, cuddly version of a classic toy suitable for very young children. The shapes fit into the house with a little nudge, though the natural rounded-ness of the stuffed plush forms makes the rectangle slightly resistant to going through its straight-edged hole. The walls of the house match the color of the bird meant to fit in each, as a helpful hint.

Second, the birds make great baby toys all on their own. One rattles, one jingles, one crinkles, and one squeaks (though I doubt children will figure out how to work the squeaker until well into their first year). The sturdy wings won't suffer from being chewed on, while the fuzzy fabric of their bodies makes them pleasant to hold. Sized for baby-toddler hands, the birds are a wonderful exploratory toy in their own right, even before children rise to the challenge of shape-sorting.

Third, the birds are adorable, with bright eyes and perky beaks that make them look perpetually inquisitive, garnering their inclusion in a host of make-believe games. They've been welcome at tea parties, in princess castles, on Jack Sparrow's shoulder and on Babar jungle safari. There's an aura about them that's irresistible. Even when shape sorting has lost its educational appeal, the birds still come along.

Melissa and Doug have produced a real winner in this shape-sorter. It is a lovely, practical, multi-use baby toy that children will be a long time in outgrowing.

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Grandma and Grandpa purchased Melissa & Doug Deluxe Fish Bowl Jumbo Knob Puzzle and Melissa & Doug Bird House Shape Sorterfor our grandaughter (10 months old) for Christmas. She loves her new toys and is learning their names and colors. Everything about the toys is super. Thank you. Grandma

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I have not seen any babies playing with this toy so I can't review it in that capacity but what I can say is that the person I bought this for thought this was a very cute toy for her baby. The only drawback is that the birds have eyes that can come off. Babies really like the crinkly squishy shapes, and it would have been better if the birds didn't have eyes that can come off and become choking hazards. It says its for babies 8 months and above probably because of the eyes. Of course any babies younger wouldn't know how to use the shape sorter but they would probably enjoy feeling the birds and squishing them and chewing on them. Without the eyes I think this toy would be for a broader age range.

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Ok. At first I thought this toy was great. But really... it isn't.

As far as a shape sorter goes... this is a pretty poor example. The birds are over stuffed and do not fit into their respective holes. In addition, if one DOES manage to a get a bird in to the house through it's hole, there isn't really enough room for all of the birds unless the house is busting at it's seems.

The birds are cute, the house is cute, but it just doesn't live up to it's claim of being a shape sorter. My ten month old never plays with this toy and shows zero interest in it. Not even just to play with the birds.

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My little guy loves the birds. Each bird makes a different sound...rattle, crinkly..... it is light weight and the colors are great.

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Friday, October 24, 2014

Cheap Wild Horse Lock & Key Diary

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I purchased this diary as a birthday gift for my daughters classmate. She LOVES horses and this just seemed like a good fit! She is 8 years old and now LOVES to write about her daily adventures in her private diary. The lock is an added bonus so her little sisters can't see her private thoughts! We went to an area stationary store and bought a fun pen to go along with the diary! My daughter loved it so much she didn't want to give it away...I'm sure I will be back to buy another one soon!!!

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My granddaughter loves the diary and spends a little time journaling

each day. This will be something she can look back on

for years to come. Thanks.

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My 10-year-old granddaughter loved her locking diary. She loves horses, so the wild horse themed cover was perfect for her.

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My daughter (13 years old) and I were going through my closet and we ran across some of my old diaries. After that, she started expressing an interest in wanting to keep a journal/diary of her own. She loves horses so I thought this would have been perfect.

When it arrived, I was not too impressed with how it looked. The picture is printed on there and looks really cheap. The colors are off and just has a really cheap look to it.

The locking mechanisim is plastic so I dont see how it will hold up very long. They certainly dont make them like they used to.

Also, when she opened it for the first time, the binding separated from the spine of the book. The pages held together and stayed stuck to the glue binding, thankfully, but I am worried they too will start to fall out.

I am a little disappointed in how this is made. My daughter seems to like it but I have to say I was a little let down by it and am already looking for a replacement for her.

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i read the dimensions online but in my hands, it seemed really small. but it was cute and the lock works.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Buy LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Animal Genius

LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Animal Genius
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my 4yr old son loves 'go diego go' (about an 'animal scientist' who lives in the rainforest), but all the related games have seemed disappointingly cheesey ~ this one, though, makes him feel like he =is= diego!

this sort of game is why i bought the leapster in the first place! the graphics are amazing ~ rather realistic & not cartoony. you start off picking a habitat (woodlands, rainforest, ocean, grasslands, or artic) & then have to 'win' 5 animals to fill it up by playing the 4 different games (maze munch negotiate a maze to get food for your animal; feature finder classify & sort animals by physical features; matchomatic match the animal with it's feature (eyes, skin, food, etc); scratch & see figure out which animal is hiding by scratching off as little of it's cover as possible) after you've gotten enough points, you take a quiz on that particular animal & then get to see it in it's habitat. also, "animal alert" happens periodically where an animal is in the wrong habitat & you have to find it. i wish there was more consistency in the animals (i.e. games for grassland animals focussed on animals that actually live in the grasslands) & maybe a bit more flexible formula but all in all a =great= game that's very educational & not patronizing. also, excellant integration of using both the stylus & arrow keys. like all leapster titles there are different levels of play.

~*~without a doubt our absolute favorite title thus far & i really hope they make more like these!~*~

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My son(6) and my daughter(3.5) really like this game. We own over fourteen leapster games and this one is their favorite. It has four types of games: "Maze Munch", "scratch and see", "Feature finder" and "Matchomatics". It also has fact quiz for each animal that you are going to win. It is so cute when my three and half year old ask her dad:"Do zebras live in the arctic?" Then she would answer it herself:"No. It's too cold for zebra. Zebras live in grassland". Kids are learning while playing. I can not ask for anything better. It also keeps their attention for hours.

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You know I really was excited to purchase this for a XMAS present for my daughter who just turned 6 however I find that this game is so easy and not challenging that other games may have scatch feature to show which animal, collect animals and put them where they belong grasslands, artic etc., but in the end I find this game so easy that my 3 year daughter who picks up her leapster L Max and takes her sistes cartridge "Animal Genius" can play up to par with her older sister this is truly for a preschooler older than that may bore them.

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My boys are just turning 3 and almost 5, and they both love this game. Actually, they fight over it, which can be frustrating for Mommy, so they are also learning all about Taking Turns! They have both learned so much from this game, and they take what they have learned and incorporate it into their other playing. They will play with their Little People animals and say things like, "Zebras live in the Grassland watch out for Lions! Lions eat Zebras!" That sounds harsh, but don't worry, no actual eating of Zebras going on in the game. The game does talk a lot about "predators", and the boys are learning a lot about what a predator is, and how nature works. We build upon what they learn in the game by reading more science-oriented books that teach kids about animals.

I will say that the Maze Munch game can be a bit difficult at the higher levels. Sometimes, I can barely escape the Grouper in the Clownfish maze munch! Might be that our arrow botton on the Leapster is a little touchy. It can be hard to get away from that grouper to hide in the sea anemone! The boys get frustrated by it, and want help from me. But maybe it's good to show them that I can't do it either!

I would say this is their favorite Leapster game, and it has been for awhile. They also enjoy Kindergarten, Letters on the Loose, and Numbers on the Run.

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This is definitely my 5 yo's favorite Leapster game. She also has Sponge Bob, the Leapster game that comes with the older Leapster and the Disney Princess game. She likes them all, but I was definitely amazed at the amount of time she spends with this one....and I am amazed at how much she has learned! She literally plays for hours.

She was hoping if she "filled the world" she would get new animals to learn about. I tried to warn her that she probably wouldn't, but she just played and played until the world was filled. Unfortunately, she got to start all over. But honestly, she still loves it. She is constantly quoting me animal facts!

I just wish there were more similar games by Leapster. Maybe an Animal Genius II? I know my daughter would love it!

Great game, highly recommend for any kid who has an interest in animals.

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

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Good single or small group activity for kindergarten. I saw it in my grandson's kindergarten class. He and his younger sister are enjoying it at "Nanna's" now.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

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My 4 yr old son received this from Santa this year.

Easy to install. Easy to put together. Has a decent amount of detail. The space-crafts rotate around at a slow speed. The earth lights up but it's a dim light so it's perfect for night-time.

My only complaint is the sound of the motor. It's a little too noisy for my taste. My son said it doesn't bother him and we turn it off when he falls alseep so I guess it's not that big of a deal. I still wish it was quieter. He also received the solar system version of this mobile from Santa, and that motor is quiet so I'm wondering if this one we got is defective? I don't know.

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We have only had this less than a week so I can't comment on how long the batteries last. We only have it on for about 20 minutes at a time so I'm going to assume they last a decent amount of time.

This makes a nice addition to his room and he's happy with it. I would recommend this to anyone that has a child interested in space.

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this space mobile is a nice addition to your room but its true the motor is a little noisy but its still nice when it is displayed .over all im satisfied with this product and i like to see all the space units revolve around the earth

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Friday, September 12, 2014

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I got what I paid for although I expected the specimen sizes to be more uniform. Also the nail provided looked chromed which will mess up the testing against it. I would have liked to have them in a portable and more compact divided poly box. Also the magnifier was a toy, with a narrow field of view. I am glad I have my own microscopes.

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The Moh's Hardness kit is great for showing streak and hardness for when I teach about rocks and minerals. It comes with rock samples and what you need to show the "1 though 10" scale of hardness. It gives that "little extra something" when you're teaching this particular concept.

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I have not given the gift yet. I hope she likes it. She likes to study different types of rocks.

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Moh's hardness scale set with 9 specimens really only has 8 "real" specimens as the item listed as Topaz is more like a piece of manufacturered plexiglass (clear and transparent). It has none of the characteristics identified in the accompanying book and can't even scratch fluorite let alone quartz. Attempts to scratch anything harder than gypsum result in pieces of the "Topaz" flaking off.

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We bought this for a cub scout demonstration and it worked well. Good mineral samples provided. There may be better kits out there, but this is good for the price. I was a bit confused with the purpose of the included nail (part of the hardness scale) and the magnifying class is fairly cheap, but it worked well enough for demonstration purposes. One could find each mineral at a rock shop, hardness scale on the net, a magnifying glass in any toy store, and nail in your front tire, but it is nice to have it all contained in one kit.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

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When looking at all the available ant farms I decided on this one for a few more dollars because it was listed and described as 8"x8" still small in my mind but big enough for my kids enjoyment. Product was shipped quick BUT is NOT as described! No where near 8"X8" as the description indicates. The box it comes in is 7.5" x 8.5" and the product is more like 4"x5". I can not comment on anything else about it because I didn't keep it. WAY TOO SMALL for me to even try it for my kids. I wouldn't feel right putting more than a few ants in this one so we didn't keep it. Will shop for another one that is big enough.

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lots of fun for my son. much to learn for little guys. and over all : something different as an activity

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Awesome for a dorm room! I watch these ants all day long and they're crazy, great stuff and great product

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As a 5th-grade teacher, this is an awesome addition to any classroom. My kids loved to finish their work so they could go look at it. Good for the house if you have young children as well

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Friday, August 15, 2014

The Original Rollercoaster by Anatex Reviews

The Original Rollercoaster by Anatex
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I purchased one of these toys at a local toy store sometime around 2001. The toy was extremly fun, addictive, educational, and very well put together. Recently, as of 2008, I have purchased another one from the Anatex factory, and to my dismay, the toy was in terrible shape. The wires were bent, and they were popping out of the wooden base right when it came out of the box (unsafe for children). I immediately exchanged it, hoping that I wouldn't recieve another defective one. Guess what? I got another piece of crap with the same problems as the first one. I have also had the opportunity to visit a local toy store that had anatex items in stock, and theirs were all bent out of shape as well. If you have purchased this product before the year 2005, then you most likely recieved an excellent, durable product. If you purchased it after 2005, you probably recieved a piece of crap. The Anatex company must have changed the way they manufacture their items, and it is definitely not a good thing. Here is a warning to all of you who are planning to purchase one of these made recently, because you will probably recieve a toy with many defects that are not safe for children. This goes for all anatex items. If you still want to purchase this particular item, then I would suggest purchasing the Educo Supermaze, which is the same item, but from a different company that still knows how to make toys the right way. Thanks for reading my rant!

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My kids have loved this toy for years. The only defect is that when little kids repeatedly lean on the wires, they become loose at the base and list.Then when moving beads around wires impede the flow of beads across other wires. If there was a way they could fix this feature the toy would be ideal. Despite the dificulty my kids still use it alot.

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We bought this for our first child 16 years ago and this is truly the only toy we have kept. (Still looks the same) even though it was played with OFTEN! Our kids are now teenagers but when the younger kids in the family and friends with small children come to visit this is the one toy they enjoy playing with. My plan is to keep it for our future grandchildren.

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This toy is fantastic. Anyone with children from one to (oh my, my teens play with it) ten will love having this in their home. Your child can do so many things with it. Color recognition, counting, racing just to name a few. We have smaller versions of this and they are all played with on a regular basis. You can't go wrong with this item treat your child you won't be disappointed.

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My 18 month old son loves this toy, and he plays with it all the time. One day he came to me with something in his mouth, and it turned out to be half of an orange bead that came off this toy. I recovered both halves of the broken bead, and expected to find two unpainted break areas on the inside of each half. Upon further inspection, I found that one side of the broken half was painted, which showed that there was a separation in the bead already when it was painted at the factory. I know it's hard to picturebut it's hard to describe. I would still recommend this productjust inspect it very carefully before you hand it over to your child. I'd hate to see a little one choke. If you have more questions about this email me at rasbach at gmail dot com.

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

LeapFrog LeapReader Book: Disney Tangled (works with Tag) Review

LeapFrog LeapReader Book: Disney Tangled
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My 3-yr-old got the tag system for Christmas. She was so excited to get this book to go with it. She loves the Tangled movie and reads this book (with the help of the pen) by herself every night before bed. A fun book choice, if short.

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I bought this for my 3 year old daughter who loves using her Tag Reader. The book is great. It doesn't directly illustrate any of the more intense parts of the movie, which I won't spoil by listing. The Tag Reader is awesome and I recommend it to parents all the time. This book is a great one to get to use with the Tag Reader.

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My 4 year old loves Leap Frog. This is one of several books she owns. Always a good buy. Tangled is extremely popular right now. Perfect.

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I really like the tag reader and the books. This was a first book for us to go with the tag reader a family member bought for my daughter. My 3yr really enjoyed this book and the games you can play. It really surprised me how much she uses it and likes to do it herself :)

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The tag book/system is great for new readers. It is a little advanced for my 4 year old, but she's loving the books and attempting to read.

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