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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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Easy to put together. It was very detailed. My science buff nephew loved this. I would order more from this maker. Thanks!

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Bought this as a gift and she liked it a lot. It was quite a bit smaller than I expected though.

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I got this for my daughter's science project, she was so disappointed when she saw how small it was. but the parts are clearly attached and it does show the the heart structure as educational purpose.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program There's nothing inherently wrong with this Leapster2 Bundle, but you'll have to consider the cost vs. the other options to figure out if this one is right for you.

The Leapster2 is part of Leapfrog's older generation of handhelds. It's compatible with the original Leapster titles, so you have a lot of choice out there for titles. The newer generation includes the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Learning Game System (Green)and the the new LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet (green). Note that the Explorer and LeapPad cannot play Leapster or Leapster2 games. Similarly, if you buy this bundle, it is not compatible with Explorer titles or the Didj titles.

With the Leapster2, you can also download some games directly to the device, and one free download of your choice is included. The unit also comes with an "Art Studio" app that lets kids do drawings and coloring pages. You cannot expand the memory on this model, as there's no SD slot.

My biggest gripe with this model is the screen. It's slow to refresh and the plastic itself gives a weird glare that's somewhat hard on your eyes. If this is the first handheld your kid has, they probably won't notice, but it's not in the same league as the Explorer or LeapPad. Combine this with the relatively small price different between the models, and if you can afford it, I'd go for the Explorer. The games for each type of unit are around the same cost, so in the long-term, you're not saving much money by buying this model vs. the newer ones.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a nice package consisting of the following:

1. Leapster 2

2. A soft carrying case with wrist strap and room for 2 cartridges

3. One cartridge game (Outwit), suitable for 3-5 year olds

4. An AC adapter. (The Leapster 2 can also take 4 AA batteries if you want greater portability).

Aside from purchasing additional games/programs, it contains pretty much all you need to enjoy the Leapster 2 right away.

The Leapster 2 itself is a handheld gaming/educational system easily grasped by small hands, with naviational buttons, a touch screen, and an attached stylus. It has a small color LCD screen with somewhat low resolution. The hardware and processor speed are nothing to get too excited about (and definitely not comparable to a Nintendo DS or an iPhone). Somewhat confusingly, Leapfrog makes a number of overlapping products, and it is hard to differentiate the Leapster 2 from the Leapster Explorer, which is very similar in appearance.

However, the real strength of the Leapfrog system is in the software. In addition to the included cartridge game, which is a pleasant mix of reading and math puzzles, you get one free downloadable program from the Leapfrog website. There are many more programs available at additional cost, on a variety of topics and for different ages. Of course, the costs can add up quickly unless you are careful.

Before purchasing the Leapster 2, you may also want to check out Leapfrog's latest entry into the crowded field, the Leappad Explorer. It has a tablet design (like the iPad), with a larger touch screen than the Leapster 2. Definitely more expensive, but it seems to be getting a lot of attention in advance of the holiday season.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Whenever we get a new toy or gadget in the house, I usually give it a test run, do the set up, make sure any kinks are worked out, before handing it off to my 8 year old son, who is as much of a gadget nut as I am, but doesn't have quite the patience with new things I do (the impulse control for pressing buttons without reading is nil for him at this age)...

So I opened this, set it up, hooked it to my macbook, registered it, downloaded a free game, and played for a bit.

My thoughts: clunky, design isn't particularly made for kid hands or adult hands (bulky for little hands, slightly awkward for giant meaty man-hands), looks like a toy instead of the more modern video game toys (ie the nintendo DS).... I dug up some batteries so we could try it without the A/C adapter. I paused to order another pack of Eneloop rechargeables for this, as I couldn't imagine my son being tethered by the adapter or being happy about wasteful disposables...

The one thing that bugged me is that there is a max age (forgive me, please, I can't remember what it is, just that it's definitely 18 or under) when registering the device on the computer (for more games, demos, and tracking a child's play and progress). That bothered me as I remember my mother in law used to buy Leapfrog books and games for her 50 year old sister, who had Down Syndrome, and really enjoyed the technology and "edutainment". I don't like that there was a "cap" on the age, as something like this could be used by anyone, at any age.

I wasn't impressed by the graphics, they actually looked low-res and outdated to me. I was curious to see how my son (the gadget fiend) would react. I assumed that he would play it for a little bit and then toss it aside in favor of some of the less "toy-ish" and more technologically current game systems and gadgets.

I was....*drumroll please*

WRONG! I was WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG! He enjoyed it quite a bit! I let him have it for a week and then, out of curiosity, I connected it and I was shocked to see the hours he had logged on the included "Outwit!" game and the game we downloaded. Sure he had not logged nearly as many hours as on his Nintendo DS, but he chose, on different days, to play for a few hours that week using the Leapster2! I was so proud of him! It was also pretty cool to see his "scores" and progress.

I'm usually pretty open to most toys and I thought I had my 8 year old kiddo pegged as far as video games.

I'm floored and so happy we now have another option in our arsenal and one that has educational games that are entertaining.

Here are some things that may help you decide if this is right for a kiddo on your shopping list....

-My son is 8 years old and loves gadgets.

-He has Asperger's Syndrome (on the autism spectrum)

-He is obsessed with video games and technology of the 1980's (which may help explain why the low-res screen was a non-issue for him)

-He likes math (there are some neat math games-one that is similar in concept to Frogger, except that you add and subtract).

If he was a neurotypical/regularly developing child, I think that he might be more biased, especially by his peers, and find the Leapster2 to be "babyish" or too "toylike". The purple and green casing definitely do not dial up the modern or "high tech gadget" factor.

I only gave the "educational value" three stars as I feel educational value, on a system like this, needs to be considered on a game/cartridge by game/cartridge basis. I also feel, rather strongly, that due to the toylike appearance and somewhat outdated technology, the educational value may be limited for some kids in the suggested age range, because of peer influence and the appeal of similarly priced systems offering more built in "real world" features (datebook, contact list, cameras, etc) on top of larger game libraries, wireless downloads, etc...

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a great bundle, though the leapster 2 is now an older system, this stills seems like a pretty decent deal. When I got my bundle it included: Leapster 2 gaming system, soft carrying case with space for two games and a strap, one game (Out Wit) and an AC adapter.

I love bundles because they come ready to playthough you may want to purchase a few more games because the kiddies will eventually get tired of Outwit. :)

Though this gaming system is nothing compared to the Nintendo DS, it does have a small touch screen, stylus and is SO much more durable for the little ones. It also has some brilliant games that are educational and fun. You will also get one free downloadable game, which I thought was a pleasant surprise.

I highly recommend this product for your little ones. Educational, fun and super durable. Don't forget to check out the Leapster Explorera little pricey, but it is the newest addition to the Leapster family.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I agree with everything reviewer Brian Roush states in his review. This is one of the older generation Leapfrog handheld toys. The explorer and leap-pad are newer and there isn't a significant difference in price, so it would be better to go with one of those. The newer generation units (explorer and leap-pad) do not play the games that work in the Leapster units, and vice versa. The added case, game and a/c adapter do not make buying this older generation unit worth it over the new ones, in my opinion.

Another very big negative of the Leapster 2 unit is that it uses regular disposable batteries. This bundle does include an A/C adapter, but it bypasses the disposable batteries, rather than charging up batteries as most handheld devices and toys do now days. Why on earth don't they use rechargeable batteries for these units???

With the Leapster 2, you are supposed to be able to download some games directly to the device from the Leapster website. Despite multiple attempts, I was not able to do this. We had the Leapster Tag device loaded on my computer in the past so I thought perhaps this was interfering. However, even after removing the Tag software the new software from Leapfrog would not load for me. I'd just as soon not have the software for kids games on my laptop, so keeping it off my laptop and not being able to get the free game wasn't that big of a deal to me.

The programs available through Leapster are more educational than those for a Nintendo DS, and most other handheld gaming units. That is one consideration when deciding between a Leapfrog device or a regular hand held gaming unit. The DS wins hands down when comparing quality of the graphics, sound, diversity and amount of selection of game cartridges, longer lifespan use of the unit etc. In this way they just can't be compared. Additionally, because of the visual & sound quality plus game selection differences, if your child has used a DS, or other similar gaming unit, they will not have any interest in the Leapster 2 for certain, and perhaps not the other Leapster units either.

Summary: If you really want a Leapfrog unit, get one of the newer generation ones (explorer or leap-pad). However, if you're considering or comparing against regular gaming units, such as Nintendo DS, there really is no comparison (other than Leapfrog offering more educationally focused games for little kids). The DS has significantly more software cartridges available, the graphics and sound are much better, it has a rechargeable battery unit, plus many additional features.

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I needed some new posters which would appeal to 8th grade students. These are wonderful! The sports themes are eye-catching and a good way to connect with this age.

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I bought this for my daughter when she turned 5. She learned a lot from this game and it was educational without being forced and boring. Now that she is 8, she doesn't need it anymore, but it still works great and my two sons (3 and 2) love playing with this, even though they are too young to understand the concept, but it's nice for them to hear "4 times 4 = 16" or whatever, just so they are familiar with it when they get ready for multiplication. It has been dropped countless times and it's still good as new. What's up with the price on this though? This seller is really selling it for $67?? I think I got mine for less than $10 a few years ago. Don't blame inflation, that's ridiculous.

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Daughter was having some problems learning math facts, and I couldn't find our old Twist and Shout. Got this one in fast, and it has saved the day !

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Adults and kids will enjoy this fast-paced electronic category game. As the clock ticks down, players compete to come up with words that start with specified letters in 170+ different categories, such as: "Name something found at a picnic, letter A" or "Name a snack, letter P," and so on. This sounds easy, but it's amazing how tongue-tied you can get when the pressure is on. There is relief in sight, however. You can press a button to change the category or the letter, and try again, but it costs you in time and players each only have a total of 60 seconds in their bank. We've played this game with as many as 8 adults, and the competition was high. It was also great with adult/child teams. Have fun!

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The game, Freeze Up Game" is lots of fun for young teens throug the oldest adult. Little kids may find it a little too fast paced. For the little ones in our family, we let the game ask the question then hit the "Stop" button and give them plenty of time to think of a word. This way everyone can enjoy the game.

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Freeze Up is a truly imaginative, very versatile and endlessly fascinating team game that works with older children and adults alike. My wife and I have played it in the corner of restaurants, at the beach, and even in the car. The recorded voices and funny sound gimmicks add unique and humorous touches, especially when playing as two or even four person arrangements. The game is compact, never boring, and tests our imagination and strategic thinking all at once. Reasonably priced and makes for a very nice gift, whether for holidays, birthdays, or thank you gifts. Go buy it and have a ball.

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BUYER BEWARE...before you stick the money into it, maybe look at another option. I look at how the price has fluctuated on this item and it kinda makes me sick. When it arrived, boy I questioned whether or not it was used and repackaged. It looked ify, and then my daughter opened it tonight and it looks like it was used. Everytime you pass the game to the next player it sounds like BB's are rattling around in it (VERY annoying). The sound quality is pretty good, and it does require you to do some quick thinking which is good brain exercise. My son beat me at it twice, but I would have liked to have a much better quality product than a 2nd hand game for what I paid--almost $35. I was sold on this game because of the good reviews, but I am being honest here, so if you are considering it, perhaps put the money towards a new Wii game or something of that nature. Not happy and feel like I've flushed the money down the drain. If it were to be priced logically, it should go for about $14.99.

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My doctor recommended this toy as therapy for exercising the mind. At 83 years of age I have tendencies to forget things (natural for my age) and this really helps me keep my mind active. I use the Freeze Up and the lighted Rubik's Cube and the combination of the two have improved my thinking and memory so very much. It is not just a toy, but a challenge for the mind at remembering things.

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Out of the box, this toy was a big hit. It was so neat that touching other people made music (or percussive sounds, or animal noises) and my son loved it. He kept wanting to poke my nose, touch my arms, touch my legs. He experimented with tapping fast and slow, and cycled through all the different sounds. Touched me AND my husband at once, then touched us in succession.

But then he was done with it.

And he hasn't been interested in the toy since.

The problem is that it has lost its novelty and really, that's all this toy has going for it. There's no imagination involved, no creative process going on. It's not an open-ended toy at all.

So now, it just sits on his book shelf. I've tried to entice him to play with it but no luck so far.

Oh well.

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Perfect toy for different ages to interact! My twenty year olds play with their younger cousins with this for hours and they all had a blast. The eighteen month old likes to play with the sounds all on his own too. Great toy!

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You can really play this game by yourself, but of course it's almost more fun with others.

If you have one hand on a contact point and touch another contact point with the other hand then it will still make the sound. If playing with others you have to be sure to touch their skin in order for it to work.

When the setting is on a musical song it will play each note when you touch someone, but when it gets to a certain point it will stop and you have you set it up again. If playing it on the instrument sound setting or the animal sound setting, then it will stay on unless it has not been played with for a couple minutes and then it will turn off on its own.

There is no power switch that I am aware of it turns off on it's own after a few minutes if not in use.

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Love magnetic poetry and this is great to display everyone around you their thoughts

We are writing a story at work....it is hysterical...team building!!!

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I have not bothered with the "poetry" letters and use the board (it is a bit like an easel) on my desk for messages and notes held by magnets. For this purpose it works well. The metal is sufficiently thick and solid that it supports itself it is not flimsy ; it will not bend in normal use. Very nice; I am well pleased.

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Child shows interest but is now only 17 months. The child's interest in this toy will grow as he ages a bit. The toy is a good introduction for inviting a child to understand and appreciate mechanical things.

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Not sure if it was the bright colours or the robot's face, but my grandson was immediately captivated by this toy. I gave him this pull-toy for his robot-themed 1st birthday last month, along with David Kirk's Stacking Robot, and he was captivated immediately. He is only at the standing and taking first steps stage, but loves crawling and pulling it already.

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What a wonderful toy designed by writer David K. Every thing he touches is magical. I would by all his toys and books if I had the money.

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Got this for my boy on his 4th birthday he absolutely loves the stories and games. Lots of fun interactive games and exercises for kids to enjoy.

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Bought this for my nephew who loves loves loves Thomas the train and his mother said she really likes it because its not just a game its also educational.

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My 2 year old son loves this book and knows how to get it to read him and pick where he wants the story to go next. This book will grow with him as he gets older and ready to start learning to read.

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This book is entertaining and the games that it includes are educational. This was a great purchase for the price.

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my 2 and 4 yr old love this game and play it for hours, overall another fine product from leap and durable

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Be prepared to have to laminate, cut and store the cards yourself. It would be helpful if this information is included in the description.

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These cards are vibrant, beautiful and priced right. Couple things that I should note, not bad notes, just things to be aware of.

The back of the cards is plain white

The cards come on 4 X 4 sheets, so be prepared to cut them yourself. I used one of those desktop paper cutters and it worked great.

I would definitely recommend these if you are looking for photo cards. Great for language and other exercises.

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This is a wonderful product. It is very helpful in the classroom.

Would recommend for kinder students, especially English Learners.

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I am a pediatric speech therapist and i use these cards EVERYDAY in order to teach actions and verbs to my kids! I laminated my cards in order to make them more durable, and they have been wonderful.

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I'm a teacher of children with vast language delays. I didn't like these photos and Have seen better verb photos. I liked the price of these pictures; however I showed them to two other adults and we all had to look at the list of verbs to determine what the pictures were of. If we couldn't determine the verb imagine asking a child to do so.

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Love these! Can use for multiple grade levels, depending on the needs of your students. (k-9 minimum! I would think). Gives students something tactile as well as visual for remembering parts of speech.

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I'm using this on my white board this year and find it extremely user friendly for my K-6 students! It's colorful and concise!

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Great variety of basics in music and good organized layout.

Good for General Music Teachers!

I am satisfied with this purchase.

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These are fabulous bright colored posters for my flute studio. I had them laminated so they would last a life time. My flute students love to learn from them.

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This bulletin board set is super cute and livens up my classroom. It covers the important theory concepts, but is colorful and interesting for my middle school students. I would recommend them to any band, choir, orchestra, or general music teacher.

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I purchased this set but it was a little bit advanced for my preschool class but I could still use some of the pieces and shared the others with the music teacher.