Leap Frog Leapster Scooby-Doo Spooky Snacks Game Cartridge Review

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My son had so much fun playing it, I used to like to watch him. I can't believe no one wrote a review. The game is so cute and Scooby doo character is just like on the cartoon.

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Wild Science Perfect Perfume Laboratory Reviews

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My daughter loves trying on my perfume, so i thought this would be a fun kit for her, i was right!! while i was disapointed in the instructions, that explain pretty much NOTHING about the SCIENCE in the kit, i had read that in other reviews, so i was expecting that. easy for a seven year old, with a little help from mom. she loved creating her own different scents, even though the smells were overwhelming to me, she had soo muh fun! the hardest part for her was 'shaking the plunger with the perfume pad and water in it to break it down' I had to VIGOROUSLY shake it myself for a long time. we finally concluded that HOT WATER should be used to help break it down, not the 'warm water' it suggests. doesn't change the smell of the perfume to use hot, and the shaking time is way less.

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My seven-year-old grand daughter is very creative and loves making things. So, needless to say, she loved making her own perfume. She came up with some very quaint names also. If your child likes being creative, I'd recommend this from my experience.

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Simple enough for my 7 yr old to do almost on her own. One of her favorite gifts. The perfumes are not too strong or heavy smelling.

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Got this for my daughters 10th birthday. She loves science and has always wanted to make her own parfumes. Kit is easy to use and it works. I suggest some simple essential oils to keep it going once the product included is gone.

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I can t wait for my 10 year old niece to experiment w these! She can make her own scents and different ones! I think it helps develop creativity in children.

Travel Flip and Win Games Reviews

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This is a great game for on the go. It's easy to pack, kids can play it by themselves, and there aren't any pieces to get lost. The object of the game is to use the flipper to get the balls into the baskets under each base and player.

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Cheap Picture Words Pocket Flash Cards

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Flash cards are designed to teach kids to recognize a word with an intended object, and these are no different. I love the suggested ways to play card included in the box. It gives other alternatives to the boring, self-quizzing style.

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Reviews of Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc- J-335 Microscope Slides

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This is a box of quality slides that I ordered when I purchased my Microscope. What can you really say about a glass slide? They are nice slides for what I am planning on using them for and for the price you can't go wrong buying them. If you don't want to purchase covers just put another slide on top. Try them..You'll like them. Just keep away from little kids as these are glass and can cut and be broken into little pieces.

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These arrived just as described, good quality glass, very neatly packaged with tissue between each slide. Can't go wrong buying these. If I happen to need more, I know where to come. Thanks, Michael J.

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the service was prompt and the product was just what I expected. thank you.

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This is the same thickness as memory glass and I am going to use this for charms using solder. Thanx.

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I'll start out by saying that I've read a lot of reviews on these slides. Everybody complaining about the packaging! I think the packaging is just fine! I bought the slides not the way their packaged. The slides are high quality and very nice to use. I'm satisfied and think their a quality product!!

Cheap Manhattan Toy Dr. Seuss One Fish Fishbowl

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My 8-month old son received this for Christmas this year, and it is a hit! He loves pulling the fish out of the fishbowl over and over again. The fish make different noises (except the 2 green fish make the same noise for obvious reasons)and he loves to shake them over and over again to discover what each fish does. The fishbowl is durable and you can fit more than just the fish in there for extra fun or for when you hit the road and want to take a few small toys with you. They're also machine washable, which makes it even easier to clean! Very happy with this gift.

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I am pregnant and doing a Dr. Seuss theme nursery. This toy will look great on a shelf in the room. When the baby is a little older..I KNOW she will play with this a lot! I was amazed at the quality. Each fish does something different (crinkle sound, sqeaker,bells, etc. Worth the money!

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This toy is great and very plushy for the specified age range of course. It is very colorful and my friend loved it and it has a cute little tank to store it away or even leave it out in babys room for decortation. I am happy with this purchase !!!

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These are perfect! We are planning a Dr Seuss birthday party and this will be terrific as a table decoration, and then will be a cute toy for later. Very colorful...just the thing!

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The toy is just as pictured and appears well made. I like that it isn't too big. The fish bowl and little fishes are just the right size for little hands. But I was surprised to find that the fish bowl is not rigid. I guess that is okay, but may make it a little harder for a young child to use. Also, the packaging was a little odd. The cardboard box has a large opening to display the toy, but the opening has no cellophane. it is just...open. Instead, the box arrived sealed up in an oversized, loose plastic bag. The toy was a shower gift and was difficult to wrap because of this. Overall, I was pleased with the toy itself, and I think Baby will like it.

Best Little Labs Plant Science Deals

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My 5-year-old kept a science journal this past summer. She did an experiment once or twice a week as part of her lessons. The items in this kid are simple (don't expect anything intricate), but they're perfect for the younger crowd. They take less than 10 minutes to do. To get more value from them, my kid drew pictures in her journal (I wrote the question at the top, she labeled the parts of her drawing), and I wrote the answer at the bottom of the page when the experiment was over. Now that she knows how to write, she's doing all the writing solo. Note that several of the experiments take days to develop before you'll see the results. So, be flexible and set up 2 experiments or skip the ones you want to do later. Also, some experiments require live plants, so read ahead to know when you'll need extra supplies.

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Basic Beat 8" Single Hand Bongo Reviews

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This drum has endured some beatings from 2 kids and it still has not broken. It is an excellent quality drum for the price. Sounds great too.

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this works way better than those plastic ones.. it has way better tone and is more tollerable to listen to for me that a dull thud sounding hunk of plastic.

this is closeer to or is a real instrument and i'd rather my kid play with a scaled down version of the real thing vs. a lame imitation.

definately worth a look if you think the same way.

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Perfect. Sturdy and well made. Can get loud when

using the 2 included mallets.

Takes a beating from me. Shoulder strap included.

Very convenient to play.

Great for hand slapping too.

This is not a good choice for small children.

This is like a real instrument. I am impressed.

Have fun!

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Sturdy, strong, great sound and great fun. If your looking for a percussion instrument, this is great, not too complicated for the young and strong enough for older ages.

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We wanted something more than a cheap piece of plastic but not as expensive as a real bongo. This was a great fit for us. Our kids love music and we are serious about helping them develop their talent. Our 2 year old likes to run around and bang on the drum with the provided mallets and our 4 year old is already learning some technique from the games her (professional drummer) uncle is teaching her. She plays with her hands. The drum has a nice sound and is much more attractive and finer quality than anything out there in this price range that we came across.

Review of Little Touch Leap Pad Book: Dora the Explorer

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i just got one of the leap little touch readers from the thrift store and picked out the dora book because my son likes dora. the book is designed for a younger child, younger than 2. but it still provides some entertainment. i like the book a lot but i suspect it is going to get more reading time in the car than at home where there are other things to entertain and educate him like the tv or amazon prime and other videos. he has started getting more interested in caillou than dora these days, but he still goes thru the book, and i think its a great purchase because educational materials are the most important to invest in for your child. i like that this book has a button to read the text to the kids plus all the regular stuff.

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I bought a fleet of Little Touches and books for a severe disabilities class, and I bought this title especially for a Hispanic boy. It didn't appeal to me because it's not as "pretty" or as active as others (One Bear in the Bedroom (Leap Frog Little Touch), LeapFrog LittleTouch LeapPad Book: Lulu The Letter-Spinning Spider, for instance), but I have to say that the kids LOVE it. It's the hands-down favorite of the Hispanic boy as well as another who's not bilingual, so so much for my opinion!! LOL

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My grand-daughter loves Dora and since we got this book, she won't let us take it out! Shipping was really fast and the book and cartridge were in great condition.

Cheap BARSKA 20x 40x Binocular Stereo Microscope

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I suppose most other similar microscopes are just as good, but I'm glad I got this one. They also make rifle scopes so it's strong and well made. I'm going to do short trips in my camper just for the appreciation of nature. Almost anything I examine is exquisitely intricate and full of surprises.

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I bought this specifically to assist me with soldering and inspecting surface-mount components, but hopefully this perspective will be useful to others. I've had it for a couple months now, here are my thoughts:

First, build quality: (5 Stars) Surprisingly good. Feels solid, and the knobs move smoothly. The whole thing has a bit of a heft to it, which I like for something that just sits on my desk. Most, if not all, things that are painted white are metal, and thick enough for a bit of a beating. My one quibble might be with the eye-piece rubber hoods, which seem to fall off for no reason every once in a while. No biggie though.

Second, ergonomics: (5 Stars) The vertical adjustment (focus) knob is precise enough for anything, no problem there. The upper portion of the microscope rotates around, so it doesn't need to stand over the lighted base, Excellent! This lets me solder on a mat that is sitting next to my scope while looking through the scope. The switches/lighting knobs are well positioned such that they can be adjusted without removing eyes from the scope. (Though I sometimes forget which one is the base and which one adjusts the top lamp.)

Third, optics: (3+ stars?) I don't really have anything on which to gauge the quality of the optics, as this is my only stereo microscope. At the 20x setting the optics are quite good. Sufficiently bright, sharp in the center and edges of the frame, and minimal chromatic aberration. However, and the reason I give this 3 stars here, the 40x setting is a bit less good. There is pronounced contrast reduction (which can be a bit resolved by placing something VERY black below the object of interest, which reduces glare), the sharpness is not amazing, and chromatic aberrations are pronounced. It is definitely not BAD, per se, but i tend to leave it on 20x most of the time, because 40x doesn't help me to resolve much more detail.

Overall, for the purpose of soldering, where 20x setting is most needed, I give it 5 stars. Were it for something I needed common use of 40x, I would go with 4.5 stars.

Oh, some things to note: the depth of field at 20x (portion of the image that is in focus, is less than 10 mil (.01"), which can be important for some applications. Most people whom have used microscopes commonly are used to this, but while trying to solder it can be obnoxious for the top of a component and the bottom of a component not to be in focus at the same time.

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not received my item but the service at amazon is very impressive and satisfactory.i would definitely recommend and will do more shopping through amazon regularly.waiting for my microscope (which is with my friend in virginia) to write more ...

Review of 15" Hand Held Silver Telescope w/ Leather Case - 12x Magnification

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I have always enjoyed hand-held optics(binoculars, monoculars, spy-glass-type telescopes). I didn't have a great deal of hope for this one, as the price seemed a bit on the low end for anything that would be truly effective.

I was, however, delightfully surprised when I received and (admittedly, after a false start) figured out how to use the unit.

Needless to say, you won't see the astronauts' boot-prints on the moon. You will, however, bring ill-defined but visible objects within range for clear observation. I have been able to use it to find the livestock on my own and neighboring ranges, as well as evaluate wind-storm damage to trees that might possibly endanger said livestock (cattle, horses).

Also, when stabilized in a microphone stand (I am a professional performer), I have been able to do some limited astronomical observation.

The unit is more than worth the price I paid for it, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Enjoy!

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As a wearer of glasses, I am not a big fan of binoculars. I don't want to take the time to remove my glasses when I just want to take a quick look at something, and I don't like trying to hold the binoculars off my glasses. My wife and I do spend a good amount of time hiking and biking, and I had made a joke a while back (I think after riding Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World) about wanting a simple spyglass so that I could see things in the distance. Well, fast-forward to our anniversary this weekend, and I was quite surprised to receive this telescope as a gift. The leather case is nice, the straps on the case are kinda third-worldish (aka flimsy), but the spyglass itself is really nice. It has a good weight to it, it slides very smoothly in and out, and it's clear and easy to focus (for the noobs, you focus it by making the whole thing a tiny bit shorter). I was very impressed by the looks, quality and usefulness. I'm also sure it will be a head-turner when I pull it out on the trail. It's so much quicker to sight things through this than through a pair of binoculars, I'm really surprised that spyglasses such as this one aren't more popular.

As an added bonus, this spyglass in it's case fits perfectly in the side water holder on my Avenir Excursion Rack-Top Bag (830 Cubic Inches).

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The telescope itself is great, my son loved it. But the leather case it comes with was in really bad shape. It was falling apart and all rusted wherever there was metal. No big deal to my son who just wanted the telescope though.

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The telescope works and is fairly easy to use..........however, this is a gift for my 6 year old granddaughter and the musty smell coming from the leather part of telescope as well as the carrying case is HORRIBLE!!! I can't possibly give it to her like it is. I have cleaned it, put it over an a/c vent for circulation, put it outside in the fresh sunshine, etc, etc. Nothing has worked. PlLEASE HELP ME!!! I only have 4 more days until her party and this is what she wants ----BUT, I can't possibly give her such a SMELLY GIFT!

The Red Badge Of Courage Review

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This movie is a Matthew Brady photo come to life. While it is true that the leads, Audie Murphy and Bill Mauldin, were not professional actors, they were cast for their wonderful faces and the fact that they had actually been through a recent war. Considering what Murphy had been through, his innocence and boyishness is a joy to behold. And they are surrounded by pros such as Andy Devine, Bill Easton and Royal Dano as well as the usual Huston cronies. It has many moving vignettes the captured Rebs being questioned by their Yankee peers, Andy Devine, as the jolly soldier, leading Murphy back to his unit, the General falling to prayer before battle, Murphy confessing his cowardice to Mauldin, the General promising to have supper with the men, etc...

The narration was added later because the studio had no confidence in Murphy being able to convey the story. This was years before Hollywood understood how effective non-professionals could be if directed properly. The studio also hated the General's high-pitched voice and so dubbed in a different actor and, of course, the complete butchering of whole scenes which reduced the movie to about 55 minutes.

With all its faults, this is one of Huston's true beauties.

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John Huston directed this film adaptation of the famous Steven Crane

novel. As soon as it was finished, he left to work on The African

Queen, leaving the editing in the hands of the studio. But it was

1951, the height of the McCarthy era. There was a movement in this

country against anti-war films. And so the film was cut to a mere 69

minutes, which put it into the category of a "B" movie to be

shown only as a second feature. That was a full fifty years ago, and

in spite of the supposed butchering job on the cutting room floor, the

film definitely has stood the test of time. Of course I will never

know what the original was supposed to be. And I haven't even read the

novel. But I sure am glad I saw this video.

I understand that Steven

Crane wrote the book in 1894, which was a full thirty years after the

Civil War. He was 22 years old at the time and had never actually been

in a battle himself. He was trying to say something about war and

courage and human nature rather than about the specific war. And so

his work is unique among the vast body of writings about that awful

period of history that tore at the heart and soul of our

country.

Audie Murphy stars as The Youth and, with the exception of

Andy Devine who has a small role lasting no more than a minute, the

rest of the cast are unknowns. They all portray Union soldiers and we

first see them bored and anxious to fight a battle. They brag about

their courage and how they all intend to stand firm in the heat of

battle. The Youth has his doubts and the tension mounts as the

inevitable battle tests them all. Frightened, The Youth flees. Later

though, he returns and proves his manhood. The story is as simple as

that.

There is also a narrator in the story, reading excerpts from the

pen of Steven Crane. The language is beautiful and adds depth to the

simple conversations of the soldiers. The black and white photography

is grainy and much of it is shot in shadow, adding to the intimacy and

the authenticity of the film. There was a literary rhythm to it all

and it added intensity.

The role called for excellent acting and Audie

Murphy was perfect. I understand that in real life he won national

fame as the most decorated GI in WW2, winning 45 medals. He led a

turbulent life, plagued by what is now known as post traumatic stress

syndrome. A compulsive gambler, he won and lost fortunes, was addicted

to prescription sleeping pills and was once acquitted of attempted

murder charges stemming from a fistfight. But all that came later. In

1951, he was perfect for the role of The Youth. Recommended

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The Youth (Audie Murphy) finds his first taste of battle to be more than he'd bargained for.

Although it's over fifty-years-old, John Huston's adaptation of Stephen Crane's THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE holds up remarkably well. Crane's novel of youth, written when Crane was in his early twenties, is an exploration of the nature of courage as measured in the crucible of battle. Civil War battle, to be exact. The Youth that's how he's listed in the credits along with the Loud Soldier (Bill Mauldin,) the Tall Soldier (John Dierkes,) and the rest of his regiment are marching to the battlefield shortly after the movie opens.

The `red badge' in the title is a battle scar, proof to the world and yourself that you have sufficient courage to belong. Whether that type of physical courage is today so highly and universally esteemed is debatable. Certainly Mauldin and especially Murphy, two still-youth heroes of the Second World War, won't resonate with later audiences. Mauldin enlisted in the army in 1940, and while in the service created the cartoon characters Willie and Joe, two average GIs fighting in Europe. Willie and Joe appeared in Stars and Stripes and won for Mauldin the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. Murphy was the most decorated combat American combat soldier of the war. Mauldin and Murphy's real-life courage was unquestioned, and Huston's use of the two in lead roles in canny. It adds a unique layer of immediacy and realism to the story.

There's a loose-limbed, deep focus, tight close-up look to the film that puts us under the skin of our universal Everyman soldiers. Murphy always seemed somewhat stiff as an actor, but here Huston keeps the dialogue short and concentrates on the darting eyes and pursed lips of the unproven youth. It works surprisingly well. THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE is famous as a butchered film, one the studios took from the director and cut by some twenty minutes. In fact, the running time for this one is a little over an hour, more suitable for a Boston Blackie episode than a major feature release. Huston, the story goes, was outraged but diverted by preliminary work on his next project, The African Queen. This is probably all so, but whoever did the re-cut knew what they were doing. The finished product is a trim, muscular story that benefits from its brevity.

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John Houston's story of a young Union soldier who overcomes his fear of battle is wonderful. Audie Murphy's portrayal is stirring and quite lifelike, the movie doesn't portray any super human motives, but a simple soldier who is quite naturally scared going into battle and overcomes his fear. However, Houston doesn't allow Murphy's character to get into excessive machoism either, as he finds out that many of his comrades did the same thing he did, turn and run. Had the movie execs not chopped this movie up, it could have been even better. As it is, it's a bit too short and lacking in details such as the battles portrayed in the movie patterned after a real battle. The unit portrayed isn't even mentioned until the end of the movie. It would have been fun to follow Murphy's character's unit through the war.

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One of John Huston's better films(and that is saying a lot) the studio re cut this into what he called "A ...damn mess." Well even in this mess a great masterpiece has been formed. Audie Murphy(World War II's most decorated hero and only in his teen's I believe) plays the youth of the story and brings more talent than anyone ever gave him credit for to the role. You see the fear of battle in him and you can feel it through the screen also. His reaction to cannon and rifle fire remind me of my uncle who served in Nam and how he reacted to the sounds of battle after that.In this day and age of DVD's someone should try to find the lost footage to this and re cut it like Mr. Huston wanted it done so we can all see that Mr. Murphy was more than just a hero, he was a very talented actor who wasn't given the due he should have gotten while he was with us.

Ring Flash Cards Spanish/English Review

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I got this for my son and husband. My husband wants to learn Spanish, so I thought this was a neat way to educate him and our 1 year old. The illustrations are simple and beautiful and we can easily flip through each flash card like a simple story book. My only complaint is that these aren't plastic coated. While my son enjoys 'reading' the flashcards with us he is still of an age where he puts things in his mouth. These are cardboard and don't hold up so well to toddler chewing.

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My daughter knows a little Spanish. She could not wait to get her hands on these cards. She did not put it down until she mastered them. They were really fun which made it seem less like a chore. I also like that her baby brother can't spill them everywhere and wrinkle them. I'm here to look for similar ones!

Reviews of Fisher-Price Topzy Tumblers Drop 'n Surprise Funhouse

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My four year old wanted to get this for her little sister for her bday. I got it and brought it home and gave it to the one year old. She loved it. She just started crawling (preemie) and she loved chasing the wobbly people, it really motivated her to move. She did not understand the house all that well but she enjoyed watching the tumblers go through the passages. My four year old has played with it just as much as the one year old. It is something small, colorful and fun. I am thinking of buying this for my 3 month old niece for Christmas.

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Received as a gift and has given him tons of play time. He started when he was around 7 months and just like knocking the ball on the house for the sound. Then he learned how to flip the switch to play the song on his own, developmentally perfect for his age!!! He'll be 9 months next week and just learned to actually get the ball in the chute. It is perfect for 8 month olds! I am buying 2 more, one for his 7 month old cousin and one for a 12 month old friend, hopefully by the mix of reviews the 12month old will still enjoy it.

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We got this for a gift when my son was 6 months, and I thought it was a stupid gift, but. Have been shocked that both of my kids Love it and still do!! It's great for hard eye coordination. My complaints is that it does fall over easy and ima lsways loose the little pele that go in it.

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Babies in our church nursery like it, but it falls over easily. Since little ones are not subtle in their movements, it is a hassle. And after a couple drops, their interest turns other places. It would be best against a wall.

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My 16 month old daughter loves carrying around her Topzy Tumblers, and we thought this would be a great accessory for them. She knows where to put them and I think she enjoys it, but it doesn't hold her attention for long. I have to set it up against something else, because it falls backwards when she drops the tumblers into the chute. Cute, but there's not a lot to it.