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I was Looking for something to keep my nephew busy while on a long car trip...It did the job for the most part..

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Great for kids, It holds their attention and they are actually learning while playing. It keeps children's attention for hours at a time.

I would recommend it for a child struggling in school.

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I bought this for my son for his 3rd birthday & was a bit disappointed. To get the game to work, you have to be standing directly over the sensor, holding the controller just exactly right & you have to swing with all the power of Mark McGwire during the "enhanced" years. There are times even when I have tried it out that I had to swing with almost all of my force to get any kind of reaction. It took us a few tries to figure out he had to be standing directly over the floor piece, which is fine, except for that sometimes he steps on it. I'd think after a while that won't be good for it.

In the articles before this toy came out, it was said it was the Wii for toddlers...great, my son loves messing with the Wii, so I thought this would be perfect! Not so much, like I said, you have to have everything just right for the sensor to work, which for 3 year olds & I'm guessing even 4-5 year olds, that becomes frustrating after the 10th time you've been told stand right here, don't turn the controller upside down & get your fingers off of the red bar.

Not to mention that in today's world of video games the graphics aren't going to wow too many kids that already have gaming systems in the house. I know things need to be childlike, but at some points the graphics are even a bit fuzzy, which is pretty pathetic.

The overall idea of the toy is good, the learning part is great, the execution needs some work. It needs to be changed to a sensor bar more like the Wii, so that the controller can just be held in the hand without the worry that it's being held incorrectly. Several flaws around this one, not sure how Fisher Price could have had kids try this out & have had this design pass & make it to the shelves. They need revamped a lot...and the folks that have bought round 1 need to get the redesign for free. This was a lot of money to plunk down for something that's not totally enjoyable.

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I bought this for my 3 year old son, as a Christmas gift. He enjoys playing the games and it is fairly educational at the same time. The graphics are a weak, but this isnt xbox360 its for preschoolers. My son doesn't seem to mind, as he is always wanting me to take it out for him to play. At times it does seem a little hard to get the console to pick up his movements, almost like a delay. Overall my son enjoys it, and has fun with this and his v-motion. [although i perfer the v-motion!]

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I was really disappointed in this product. I purchased it for my 3 and 1/2 year old son. The idea was great. I bought it instead of the more expensive motorcycle game they had primarily because it looked easy to unhook and store when not in use. This was easy to set up and even my kid figured out how to turn it on and switch out the different sports components. My son is truly interested in the games and educational activities, but gets frustrated because the sensor does not work right. I thought maybe he was just using it wrong so I played it with no luck. Even I gave up after a few minutes of the computer not reacting to my swings and motions. There are two arms that hook into the sensor to give the child a "zone" to stand in. The arms do not click in place and just fall out. Even when the child stands in this zone, the sensors don't work well. I was not impressed with the quality of the graphics, but I think my kid wouldn't have cared if only the sensor reacted better. i spent around $40.00 on this product and it sits unused in the corner.

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It's a great way to get a little exercise in the house when the weather is bad outside and it is not a wild and rough toy. I would recommend to anyone with room to play it.

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This system really helps a child learn without seeming boring. It is a great source of exercise and playtime on the days when the weather is bad.

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Wow! I purchased for my niece for her 9th birthday. She is enamored with ancient Egypt, as am I. My fascination is with the burial rituals, pyramids, gods, and their belief in the afterlife. Her fascination started when our cousin had to get brain surgery, and a reference was made to egyptian brain removal technique...

The stone was a little tough to get started, but she had a harder time keeping her younger brother away. It took two hours to complete with a little help from my 15 year old daughter. They were very meticulous and scientific in their technique. There are digging directions to behave like an archaeologist. Yes, it was dusty, you ARE chipping away at a plaster "rock"!! It was FUN! She unearthed every "treasure" piece with a sense of pride and accomplishment. When she was finished, she assembled the treasure to learn what each piece was and what it meant to the ancient Pharoah in his afterlife. This is interactive, and not just a toy they look at and throw in their closet. It is also a game when they are finished. 5 Stars Wish I could of had one when I was a kid...

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My son had lots of fun unearthing all the treasures. However, the brick was very hard and it took a hammer to really get started, the little mallet which was provided did not do the job initially. Also, I would recommend doing the excavation outside as it created a lot of very fine, powdery dust.

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I ordered this to go along with a homeschool unit on Ancient Egypt. It took my 6 year old about 2 hours to finish. I only helped a little bit when he got tired and asked for help. The block was not as hard to break through as I expected. The instructions say you can soak the block to make it easier to break apart, I think that would be a bad idea to do though as it would probably come apart in about 20 minutes and would take away all the fun of excavating. The mummy came out first and then there was a few other smaller items to get out also. The mummy had 4 game pieces and a small red dice in it for the board game that comes with this. The board game is simple and fairly straight forward, takes about 5-10 minutes to play, is made from cardstock paper although it is nice quality paper and glossed over for durability.

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I'm a homeschooling parent, and I ordered this product as an add on activity for a unit study about Ancient Egyptian Life. My son LOVED it! We did wet the block,as we had used a similar kit for another study, and the process proved too difficult for his hands. Wetting it definitely softened it quite a bit, and he finished the project within an hour. I followed the advice of another reviewer and we went outside. I'm glad we did. It made a big mess, much as I expected it would (thank you for the warning!). The kit itself included a board game, 5 plastic pieces embedded in the in the brick, and the tools needed. Since we wet the block, we did not need any other tools. He was able to remove the pieces from the brick using the scraping end of the tool, and only occasionally was the mallet necessary. Overall, it's fun and educational at a decent price.

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Our daughter (6) picked out this game and really enjoyed the 'dig'. We're studying about Egypt as part of our homeschool curriculum and having a hands-on activity to drive home the studies and stories was so helpful. Our 4 yo son watched with excitement the whole 2 hours of unearthing the toys. And though I would have preferred metal vs plastic treasures, the kids didn't mind a bit. Toysmith toys are typically on the cheap side, so I didn't expect much. As others have stated, it's about the dig, not the game.

I'm going to bury the toys again in plaster for a second dig. I'll report back on the success.

All in all, given that we're homeschooling and studying Egypt, this game was just fantastic. Kids do learn through play and with this game, they gained a lot of understanding in that 2 hours of fun.

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My daughter just received the Wiggles guitar for her second birthday. Out of all her gifts this is by far her favorite. She loves to push the buttons over and over and dance to some of her favorite Wiggles songs.

I would have to agree that the voices do sound a bit muffled, I thought maybe mine just had low batteries. And I also agree that a volume control would've been nice, but it really isn't too loud. And my only other complaint would be that some of the buttons do seem to play the same sounds. Not a big deal but I think it would be more interesting if they were all different.

As far as the size and weight I think it's just fine for a toddler. In fact my daughter is very petite and has no problem taking this with her all around the house. It seems very durable as well. Another plus that toy manufacturers seem to look over on electronic toys is the on/off button. This toy actually has one which is great!! I don't know how many electronic toys my daughter has with no on/off switch that are constantly going off all the time in her toy box. So annoying!! Not a problem with this.

I read that someone didn't think this toy had any educational value. In my family we value music and this toy is full of it. Not to mention all the physical activity my daughter gets from dancing around with it.

So overall this is a fun little toy and well worth the money, especially if you have a big wiggles fan like I do!

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If you have a Wiggles fan, this is a great toy. My son plays with it everyday and has for months now (on the original batteries!) He sings, dances and basically has a ball with it.

I think the sound quality is fine for what this is, although if you're expecting digital quality, you'll be disappointed.

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This is a complete crowd pleaser. My boys are HUGE fans of the WIGGLES and they each receieved this guitar as a gift when they were about 3 years old and it's still on their Top 10 list of "favorite toys in the house"! It really has helped them (not that they really needed the help) to come out of their shells and take on a role of entertaining friends and family that come to visit. The guitars are very durable as I've seen them used in my household as a bat and weapon (yikes!) -nothing has broken yet! There are quite a few of their favorite songs on it and the same buttons keep being used over and over again. If you can stand the repetition of the music and noise I suggest this for the little music lovers in your house.

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The Wiggles guitar amazed myself and my two year old. It has large,easy to press buttons, and vivid colors. The songs sound clear and go along with the character you push. It is a little heavy for a toddler, so watch those little toes. All and all we love it, and at this price maybe I'll buy one for myself!

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I bought this toy for my 15 month old son. He loves it. It's perfect size for his size. Music is kinda muffled and it only plays parts of there songs, but he doesn't mind. Some of the buttons play the same tone.. Would have been neat if they made different sounds or effects. Overall for the price of the toy you won't be disappointed. Especially if your little one is a wiggles fanatic like mine is.

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My old compact sling psychrometer broke after 5 years of use. The product is great for the type of environment I use it in (getting moisture reading on flooded basements and crawl spaces). No electronics to worry about should the instrument get dropped in the water.

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We researched MANY baby walkers & I really wanted to purchase one that had an option to change the tension on the wheels. Sadly, the few that I found were too pricey for my pocket. I liked that this walker had rubber on the wheels but was made of all wood the blocks are just a bonus. Our son had a hard time turning this when he first started using it, but with more experience he soon started to figure out how to turn it and slow down before hitting walls, etc. (It's all part of the learning process.) Now that he's walking on his own, he still loves to push this around (and run us over). It is difficult to clean the grimy kid dirt off of the areas that are raw wood (there is no clear finish on them). I've also noticed that two of the wheels have become wobbly, probably from too many sharp turns taken by my son. I wish there was a way to take them off & straighten them but I haven't figured that out yet. Overall, I'm VERY happy with this walker. It provides all the basics we needed to get our son up & walking.

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Loved this toy. Could not believe the quality you got for the price. The walker alone is worth double! The paint finish is beautiful, thick and smooth. The blocks are the most stunning set we own. Would buy again in a heartbeat! I am now a die hard follower of all things Hape

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My niece loves this toy from the minute she saw it! Well made, easy to put together. We're sure she'll enjoy it for years!

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On the plus side, these posters are large and in Spanish. I did laminate them to make them more durable. I am not a teacher but I work in a school; the problem is that they are so large that I can't display them all at once due to the size of my office. I do use the months of the year with the birthdays written down.

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The shamrocks are colorful, durable and the write size for large bulleting board type displays. It will make a lovely display in March for Irish Heritage Month.

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I purchased this for my daughter's first birthday. I was not sure if I wanted to get it, since it only had one review at the time, but it is a great toy! She cannot quite flip the ball to the top but she likes to watch me do it, and she loves to watch the balls roll around. I love that the balls are on the inside...I don't have to worry about her swallowing a ball, or having to find the missing balls. Great toy overall!

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My son (22 mo) has a lot of fun playing with this. We're even teaching him to count with it. It is well made and takes a beating. He hasn't learned how to flip the balls to the top level, but he will. I recommend this toy.

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I think my boys will find this more interesting when we use it for demonstrating simple addition and subtraction, right now as a simple toy, it doesn't get a whole lot of play. But I can see it coming in handy teaching low number/introductory addition and subtraction with the numbers printed in both places (above and below). It's solid wood and high quality.

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I love this toy. Even my 11 and 8 year olds love to play with it. There is something therapuetic about it. I haven't used it with a toddler but with a life skills child. It did not make her counting/adding/subtracts skills any better than using manipulatives on a table. She got lost in putting the balls up and taking them down. Therefore, don't expect it to help them learn to count but it is a good reinforcer if you sit and play with them. It is made of sturdy wood and could probably withstand any kid.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This toy does three things really. It clicks annoyingly when pushed or pulled. It picks up balls. It shoots out balls. Our toddler likes the shooting part the best. Pushing it around to hear the clicking doesn't interest him (or us), neither does rolling over the balls to collect them (you have to roll it over the ball just so or the ball scoots away.. usually under some furniture or other hard to reach place). Thus he doesn't really play with this toy on his own. However, if we sit there and load the balls into it for him, he happily launches them back at us for a while. Also, this toy is only about 16 inches tall and our 2 year old has to lean over considerable to push or pull it. It is a bit complicated for beginner walkers, but too short for experienced walkers. Would not recommend.

Thanks for reading, I hope this review was helpful!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Well, I got this for my son, but he's only a few months and won't be using this for a while. My daughters, on the other hand, are in love with this thing and use it daily. Now, I have often had qualms with toys like this (they are noisy and make a mess) and when I took it out of the box my wife made a shrieking noise because she thought it was one of those popping vacuum things that makes endless amounts of grating noise. Instead, this is a fun little ball shooter that serves as a ball picker-upper! It doesn't make a lot of noise (when it shoots the balls it is minimal) and it gets the kids active to chase after the balls because they like getting the shooter to pick them up. This keeps the mess contained (most of the time). So, I'm a fan. I hope the boy likes it when he's old enough to start walking (I'm sure he'll love it) but for now my older kids (who are 3 and 6) find it pretty entertaining!

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TOMY Pic n' Pop Ball Blaster is a great toy for toddlers and younger children.

It launches balls from the unit and with press of a button ball is brought back in toy, so this is a ball thrower and a magic ball vacuum cleaner in one.

It's specially intended for toddlers, kids who just learn how to walk because it will get your child on the move and it's great that it can be used both indoors and outdoors.

We bought this toy for colleague's son birthday and he was delighted, he hasn't stopped playing for hours with it.

Fully recommended great product for your kid.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The idea behind this is great but it actually doesn't function very well. The balls don't pick up easily and you have to push too hard for little hands.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My son is a bit young to play with this toy but it has gotten a workout from our childcare provider's (in-home nanny) daughter who just turned two years old and immediately gravitated toward this toy.

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The Pic n' Pop Ball Blaster is a really neat idea. Your child/toddler is supposed to push the little toy around blasting the brightly colored balls out of the front and then run them over to pick them back up and do it all over again. The toy works exactly as intended and described, no complaints there. The annoying bit I mentioned comes in after the child has dispensed the balls. First the toy make a popping or clicking sound when pushed. Second, the balls will inevitably roll under a piece of furniture. Third, my dogs go absolutely crazy for this toy and run after the balls and then away with them. So just understand that you're getting a very parent-involved toy here.

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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE TOY:

(+) Seems well built and has withstood some toddler temper tantrums/abuse quite well.

(+) Colorful and really a cool toy/idea

(+) Good price

(+) Will keep your dog(s) entertained or terrified for hours

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WHAT I DON'T LIKE ABOUT THE TOY:

(-) I could do without the constant clicking/popping sound but it doesn't seem to bother the child

(-) Expect to spend a lot of time chasing the balls down and moving furniture to get to them

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Neat toy that annoys adults, go figure. Still a lot of toys probably do that. Buy it for your kid already, they'll have fun. Recommended!

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I see where reviewers are disappointed with the device itself in that it's not very bright/backlit but the music for all of these cartridges is really great and catching. My baby particularly loves this one as she's going through a train stage...but I like to sing the songs too! The microphone with the unit isn't great, but for the 2-3 year old range, I think it's a nice little set and this cartridge is a great steal for the price. I like the Dora one too (and I'm not a Dora or Thomas fan, but the music is so cute).

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The toy this goes to is not that great but my grand-daughter seems to enjoy the music and lights. I would recommend this.

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I get annoyed listening to it. But it's a hit with the 3 year old which was the goal. The only worry I had was that it would fit our player after one bad review. It fit fine, so it should work as long as you have the learn through music touchpad. I checked for different versions and they didn't make different sized cartridges.

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not sure if or how well its working. but have no heard any complaints from the person it was given to.

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Love the product and was so excited to take it to school for the preschool children to play. Totally bummed that it didn't fit in my machine.

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I'm guessing you know how the Tag system works if you're reading this, so I'm focusing the review on the content of the book rather than the system itself. Go to LeapFrog TAG Reading System Green (or the purple one or Toy Story one) for device-specific reviews.

The story line follows the movie, except that Gaston is not included. At the end in lieu of any trickery from Gaston, her father is just sick, and in lieu of any battle scene, she looks in the mirror to see that Beast is hurt and returns to his side just in time. The story is summarized at the end with this line, "The prince learns what true beauty is. True beauty comes from the heart." My daughter was a little thrown off by the missing Gaston story line, but it didn't bother her too much.

Leapfrog advertises the book as teaching these things: long vowels, short vowels, sight words, and rhyming. The title is more story-focused and less game-focused than some Tag books, but my daughter likes that better anyway.

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No activities at the end of this story, which my daughter enjoys...but good story. :) The tag books titled, Tag Activity Story, are the ones to get that are more interactive with the Tag reader. LOVE the TAG!!! My three year old is learning so much and is always reaching for her "computer"!! :)

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All the leap frog products are wonderful have not been dissapointed yet by one. My daughter loves to read them at bedtime under the covers with her flashlight.

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My daughter got this book along with a few others for her Birthday and she walks into the house and picks up her books and starts to read or explore as I like to call it. Great for young readers (3 plus), will keep their attention. Definitely will be purchasing more books for Christmas.

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I purchased this tag book for my 5 year old granddaughter's birthday. She was very very happy with it for her birthday!

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I was in need of several games dealing with fractions for a class I was teaching and this came to the rescue as a quick fix or teachers who have limited time on their hands. This works well with enhancing and practicing math skills. A bit costly, but saving time was more important to me.

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Great for small group bingo with equivalent fraction.

THis is perfect for my math intervention and assisting the students in learning how to simplify/create equiv. fractions

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Excellent product and fast shipment . I will used it on my vacation to Walt Disney with the family this year , I would highly recommend it to everyone with a big family .

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