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We were so hopeful about this kit, but the activities are actually a bit lame in person. The instructions for making your own fossil dig have you making not nearly enough plaster/sand to actually cover the dinosaur. "Use this clay to make pretend teeth" doesn't really live up to the potential. And the wooden dinosaur is more fragile than first grade fingers seem ready for (or adult fingers-not easy to remove). The kit says there are pictures online to better see the finished wooden dinosaur, but so far, it's just a small version of the single picture on the kit. A bit more hints or instructions would help the younger set. I'm very disappointed in this and expected better from Scholastic.

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My 6 yr. old loves science. We've been using The Magic School Bus kits as our science curriculum for school. He begs to do it everyday, doesn't get bored, is attentive and actually retains a lot of information we learn from the kits. The kit includes activities that he can do himself (he can measure things and mix ingredients); the material in the kit is easy to clean up, so I don't have to worry about damaging clothes or my house; and there's enough material that if he wants to do the activity a second time, we can.

We are also part of a group with home school families where he participates in a science class with other kids his age. I often hear him saying, "I remember doing this!" and than giving the answers to the teacher's question. It's amazing we can have fun and gain an education, too!

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My son had a great time learning about dinosaurs with this kit. The dinosaur model was a lot of fun to make and the instructions in this kit were fun and easy to follow. The time line chart with stickers is hanging in his room and the diorama is shown to everybody that comes to visit. Lot's of fun and my son loves giving this kit as birthday presents.

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This was a great project that my son and I got to do together, quality one on one time. The diorama is so cool! I would recommend this to any child who is in to creating, or inventing, things. He is already asking for another Magic School Bus kit!

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It has everything you need to make learning about dinosaurs fun and entertaining. The kids have fun building and making using their hands.

Cheap Learning Resources - Inflatable Insects

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As a Master Gardener and an elementary school teacher, I conduct seminars on various garden-related topics. I find that the collection of giant inflatable bugs useful in lectures as an initial attention getter for both children and adults. I don't actually "play" with them, so I can't vouch for their durability. However, I have displayed them on tables, hung them on umbrellas, walls, fences, and trees, and I still have them all, with no patches or leaks. They are colorful, and and easy to inflate. I think they're great!

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I got these to hang from the ceiling in my science classroom. They were a big hit with my 6th & 7th graders. There's no excuse to not have a fun classroom!

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I bought these for my sons bug themed birthday party, we blew them up and they are perfect!!

they are large, and have great detailalso they seem very durable, great quality, they look perfect, we are hanging them

outside on our porch.. I will post pics soon also

my order was delivered in 2 days which I thought was amazing lol. Highly reccomend this product!

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These models are very realistic. They are so big that a whole classroom can see them from the front of the room. They are also strong and durable.

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I bought these for a trade show to liven up my display. The bugs were a hit! They are not made of the highest quality material on earth and you will pop a seam if you are not careful. I expect to get a couple year's usage out of these and it will be time to buy again.

Review of Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

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I'm overall very satisfied with this product; it's a great value for the price. My son is 9 months old and plays with most of the toys on the front. The plastic was intentionally cast thin in order to force baby to use his own balance and learn to walk sooner. My son did topple the walker the first time he tried to pull himself up, but it didn't take long for him to learn how to rise steadily. Now he walks around with this walker all the time, usually with only one hand on it.

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this toy has now taught two of my children how to walk! It is cute and way functionable. Even my four year old still plays with it.

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All these people complaining about this toy being made of plastic what do you WANT it to be made of? Steel? Geez the whole point of a walker is for a child to slowly develop their leg strength and a sense of balance. "My toddler fell over!" Uh, why do you think they're called "toddlers"?

A bit expensive, but it was a gift so I can't complain too much! That said, my son LOVES this dumb car toy. He finally had something he could cruise around the house with, but light enough that he could manhandle it around when he deadended into a wall, etc. It took him a while to get the "car" aspect of it, but once it clicked, that was all the more reason he enjoyed it. He's 2 1/2 now and still plays with this! He loves to pretend he's changing gears, putting in gas, checking under the hood. I don't think there is any toy that can please all children, but if your child is active and starting to cruise, this might be a good choice.

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Are you kidding me $65?!?! I bought this for my nephew at walmart for $12 on sale & I just bought it for my 9 month old for $24.96 @ WALMART!!!!

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not the sturdiest. Let me start by saying we got this for my 11 month old son for xmas, and as soon as it was put together, he was off and walking! He loved it right away! The other reviews also mention the toy being made of flimsy plastic and it definitely is. The box states that this is for 9+ months. I would definitely not give this toy to a 9 month old unless they were really advanced for their age. I feel like I have to walk behind my son while he is moving, but I could also be a little paranoid about the face plant that is probably to come..... The gadgets that are attached to it are fun as wellthere is a spinner, a clutch, a rattle and a few others. Only thing that's missing is a horn, but I definitely wouldn't count that against it. Love that you can walk with it or ride on it. If someone asked if I would buy it againI would say yes for what I paid. I think it is listed here at $59.99 and I got in on sale at Toys R Us for $17.98. I guess you sometimes get what you pay forbut I would only get it again if I were paying my price. It is definitely awesome to see my little guy walking behind it with a huge grin on his face! Priceless!

Review of The Pioneer Woman Cooks; Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

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I enjoyed reading the book, and also the beautiful pictures and photography that are contained in this cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow, with ingredients I have in my pantry.

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Hexbug Spider - Red Reviews

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I purchased one of these, honestly ,for myself because I thought it looked neat. I was surprised with how fast it walks, and it handles at least low pile carpeting fairly well, plus you can see more of the internal mechanics so get at least a small idea of how it works. Can easily see why the Hexbug line has gotten so far.

In short, I highly recommend it, only thing I wish is that the LED "eye" stayed on to show direction.

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I bought this toy for Christmas for my 11 year old nephew, it was a hit. I got a call saying thank you and got a video of just what it does. It is very smooth with it's motions, it looks and acts like a bug and is very creepy. Everyone was having fun with this toy, even adults enjoyed this toy. I recommend it for anyone who loves robots, bugs, or crawly creatures of any kind. This is a great toy!

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I have not tested the item itself, but was extremely disappointed that it came with the packaging all beat up. The plastic container it was in was broken, and it was taped shut. The item was supposed to be new, but definitely did not look that way!! This was particularly disappointing because I had planned to give it as a gift the next day.

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I like it, I think it's really cool. Not too slow. I also like that it doesn't break easily. ( from the end consumer)

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My 6 year-old son saved up his birthday money to purchase this Hexbug Spider, and he has not been disappointed. The multi-directional walking and the tiny remote made this a great toy, in his opinion.

Like all the Hexbugs, this has small moving parts and is meant for kids old enough to be somewhat gentle when playing with it. I'm not sure how durable it is... I can't imagine that it would survive too many falls on a hard floor without some of the tiny pieces breaking. My son has been taking extra good care of it (his lives in a metal lunch box with his other Hex bug) since he spent his own money on it, though.

I'm not sure it has any real educational value, though he's had fun experimenting to find out which surfaces the spider will and will not walk on. (Kitchen floor= yes. Wrinkled bedspread= no.)

Overall, it's not a toy that appeals to me as an adult, but my 6 year-old loves it, and that's really all that matters!

Discount KidKraft Wooden Chanukah Set

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We have a mixed-religion household, and our son has taken a huge interest in his Jewish heritage, so we bought this set for him to participate in the holiday without the hazards of real candles. He also enjoys "making latkes" for the family.

The wooden pieces are high quality, with bright paint that doesn't chip. Very durable.

We were so impressed with this set, we are thinking about getting the other wooden sets for the other Jewish holidays.

***added Dec 17, 2011***

My son is actually playing with this as I type, so, even a year later, he still likes bringing it out this time of year. I don't know why I didn't mention it in my original review, but the candle "flames" can be remove from the candles, so you can "light" them on the correct days if you choose to. The latkes have detailed markings on them to make them look more realistic, and the "gold" coins have Stars of David on them. The dreidel spins quite well, and the none of the paint has shown any signs of wear on any of the pieces.

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I purchased this set 2 years ago for my in-home Christian childcare and it still looks like new, even though the kids play with it throughout the month of December (every day)! It's incredibly durable, as are all of the KidKraft toys we own, and the amount of wood pieces (major plus) you get for the price is surprising. The kids love learning about Jewish traditions such as the Menorah, dreidel, Hannukah, and the different foods they eat for their holidays. We love playing the Dreidel (we use M&Ms for counting and cost), singing the songs, and "lighting" the candles. I had been looking for a real Menorah when I found this set. I'm SO happy I purchased this instead. I even bring out the foods and utensils in this set when the kids play restaurant (with Sushi, Mexican food, and Italian food), so it can be used year-round. I fell it's incredibly important to teach our kids about Jewish traditions as Christ was a Jew, their history is our history, and I want them to learn to respect others' culture and traditions.

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My son (27 months) loves this playset. He likes to spin the dreidel, "light" the candles (with the included wooden "flames"), and fry up latkes in the pan. Like the other Kidkraft Judaica items, this is a fun way to have Jewish holidays and observance become an organic part of a child's imaginative play. The included storage bag is great for keeping the many pieces together. Well done, Kidkraft.

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I should really link the video we took. It was priceless to see our son follow daddy as they both lit the candles on their menorahs. While the flames were on the small side (not chokeable) they were a perfect way for our son to "light his own menorah candles". We lost a couple of flames but later found them in a hidden slot of the highchair. We even looked into it and the maker has the option of buying replacement parts which is great to know for future years. It was great to see our son excited to have his own latkes, dreidels, etc. And everything was so solid and durable, we took the whole set to grandma and grandpa's too.

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My four year old takes lighting her menorah SO seriously, following alongside Daddy and the real one. Adorable, sturdy, perfect gift for a kid who celebrates Hanukkah.

Bio Signs Human Anatomy - Teeth & Gums Reviews

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Very good, this would have to be one of my favourite bio signs models. A really interesting model for the kids

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The above description reads as though you get the 6 models. This is not so... You get 1 and it is whatever they send you. The first time we got the tooth and gum model. The second time they sent the chest model.

The item itself is in a red translucent box, a little bigger than a Rubik's Cube. It is pretty weighty, which leads me to think that it is of a higher quality than I thought it would be. I have not opened the red box, because I bought this as a Christmas present. I wish it had been sold as a set or individually with your choice of model. I probably would not have picked the ones I received. But who knows maybe my son will really dig the tooth model;)

Buy WordWorld WordFriends Magnetic Plush Dog

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I got this for my daughter and all of the Word World stuffed toys like this are 9.99... not sure why this seller is selling it for this much... but at target they are 9.99... and she loves it... this show has done so much for her... I love PBS for this show!

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My 9 month old daughter loves this show! She claps and dances to the music and is just fascinated with it. We have collected all of the characters for her she loves to pull them apart and then stick them back together. They are great learning tools ... we use them to point out letters, the sounds they make, the sounds they make when they come together and then the word itself! A great association tool. And they can take quite the beating from her as well!

The one thing I will add is that we found them much cheaper at our Target and they are sold individually. So I don't know why they are so expensive through the 3rd party.

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My brother just called me to ask if I can give his baby the dog that I have because their dog have fallen apart and they are devastated. They got it from someone who bought it from Target or Wallmart at 9 something and it was the cheap version that came in this orange/green packaging and they were so happy they got it and now they are desperate to replace it. I saw their other dog and it did not felt or looked like the first adition at all. My first edition dog came with dvd and it is solid. It is so well built that he was amazed when he compared them. So yes, there is cheaper version out there sometimes but beware!!! I don't think you want to risk toy taht might dissintegrate on your baby. Go look for the real mccoy. companies nowdays substitute and economize to save and make cheaper toys but the outcome is not that great. They have similar lookig product but the durability and quality is lost. I don't recommend the cheap dog. Look for the one that comes in white packaging with DVD check auctions and other places as it is not sold in stores anymore, they changed the model to cheaper one. The white first edition packaging was retailing in toy stores for 50.00 plus at the time. I found one jsut a second ago and bidding on it so if you really look you can find it, but it is hard really hard. I don't want to part with our set as this is lovely memories but I will get a new dog for my brother's baby or else till then they are using our doggie as baby missed it so much, but I wanna my baby doggie back badly :) end of update.

HUGE TIP: beware of sellers who remove the dog from packaging and sell it as is without packaging as you might be buyig the cheap one instead of deluxe version first edition. So check with your seller ask questions which dog are they selling if it is without the box, I had to learn it the hard way.

HUGE TIP NUMBE 2: how to tell apart if you are dealing with the dog from new cheaper edition or the original deluxe series in the white box if it comes without a box? Easy.. the new cheap dog has his head on the G, the classic first edition good one has his head on D! easy to spot difference.

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It is just amazing how quickly my baby learned letter recognition and puting words together in order thanks to these animals.

The whole family was amazed how those little hands could put togehter the dog, cat, zebra, cow, etc.. all animals in the set

together in a snap.

We started with the dog as it is her faforite animal, obviously like most kids :) and then we gradually were adding on

animals untill we ended up with the whole set before we knew it. It is so rewording to see your tinny treasure to

be able to do words!!! that it is jsut breath taking.

We did not need any foring techinques, flash cards or anything, she was just grasping the concept from my taking apart

the animal, sounding the letters and puting them together back for her few times and then she got it like

in the same day and from that day on she knew.

I think this should be every paretnt's every baby first educational toy. It is so baby friendly, perfect for the sens of touch,

soft and cozy what actually is said to develop brain faster.

It is sucha pleasing design and there are places to chew on if you need ha ha ha..

We take the animals everyhwere we go and she does not only have fun she is reinforcing her reading skills and preparing

for future writing without knowing it!

We were lucky to get the animals that were issued in those white boxed packaging with DVD inside. Not the other version in

the orangy cheaper packaging and without DVD. Difference is really apparent. I got the animals as a gift to my niece

but I could not find anywhere the first edition in white packaging with bluish background and DVd included in the box

so Igot the other set on e by and apparently they are not the same. Similar and all but the quality is not the same.

The original edition animals are more plumpy, solid, and have better and more baby friendly feel and touch to them

whereas the other not the white boxedition has cheaper feel to it.

Overall we are very very pleased with the set. I have heard that this design got so many rewards and it is so popular among parents

and I totally agree with the notion. It is great for the baby and it teaches something useful for life unlike so many toys

that do nothing. It is good to see your baby having so much fun and stay engaged for good while with them.

It is amazing how long attention span the baby has while playing with the animals.

As she grows I marvel how she can put together the simple words from different animals for fun.. as in she would take

different letters from different animals and still spell the word dog or cat or cow correctly and giggles

that each letters is from different animal.. like for instance she will take L from the lion with the head,

then put i from the fish and then o from the dog and n from the lion again and she is so proud to do that.

It shows me that she is not only putting animal together, she is actually aware of the letters..

and to prove it she can take just the letters without heads and not color coded and at random

pull the letters and put together a word that is independent of characters..

soooooo cooooooooool

I am shopping for the original set now to get it for Christmas for two beloved babies in the family

and they are so hard to find, yet I won't stop till I find them. This is THE gift of learning and

I wont' settle for less :)

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My daughter has the whole collection and she loves them! They are made well so they will probably last for a long time. Too expensive on Amazon though. But if you can't find them anywhere else, they are well worth the price you would pay on Amazon!

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I love the PBS program of WORDWORLD. The show is entertaining and educational. Unfortunately the manufacturer of the toy line would benefit the general public by offering the entire Word World character line of plush toys to be sold individually. The toy I purchased was sent in a timely manner and in perfect condition. The DOG plush is the main character and is the one my one year granddaughter relates to. Unfortunately this character does not come to Target individually barcoded so can only be ordered through third party companies. As a result a 9.99 retail priced toy costs 25.00 plus. I am very pleased with the toy otherwise and DOG added to my granddaughters first birthday as this is the one toy she recognized and was delighted with.

Cheap Early Lingo Opposites at The Beach DVD (Part 3 English)

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I am a mother of two boys (6months and 4yo)and I bought this DVD for my niece who was visiting (she is also 4 and speaks Portuguese). I knew she loved the beach and wanted to help her with her English words. Not only did she LOVE it and begin instantly speaking English, but my son loved it too! they asked to watch it over and over. It was such a simple, fun video. I just bought the Spanish version because my son loves this one so much I want to have it while he is still hooked. What a great idea! I highly recommend this DVD series!

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Squier by Fender Vintage Modified Jaguar Special Short Scale Bass Review

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Is this really a 5-star bass guitar? No...but for $170, I don't think you could get a better guitar and therefore, I feel that I have to mark it as "I love it!"

The black with the matching black headstock looks great! The tuners are actually very high quality and it stays in tune.

The neck is smooth, the frets are smooth and the sound is amazing.

This is the perfect bass for a guitarist looking for a bass in order to record bass lines behind your guitar recordings.

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First off, just buy this. Its a great bass for the price. Im a guitarist that just needed something to mess around on and do some home recordings. Try to check one out fist at your local GC if you can, but you wont be disappointed with the playability and tone.

PRO:

-Affordable

-Thin neck, which is great for folks with smaller hands.

-Tone from the P-Bass (split coil) pickup is great! Surprising deep and round.

-Light weight

-over all workmanship very good

CONS:

-The packaging, my box was all kinds of torn up, and looked like at had already been opened. Bass comes wrapped a thin sheet of packing foam.

-Desperately needed setting up. If you are new to guitar maintenance and setup you're going to need some help.

-Bridge pickup is a joke. SUPER low output compared to the split coils...

-frets are little uneven, neck too some time to set up.

-silver electronics pate was a little pitted (not the best hardware)

-volume and tone pots have a horribly short taper.

In conclusion although my cons list is long, I'm still super happy with my new bass. It gets the job done and it's fun to play. You truly get what you pay for with this one. But what you get ain't bad at all :)

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I've read the rave reviews regarding this bass for over 1-year. I decided to take the plunge because I wanted a bass that is very light, (my Jazz bass is more than 10 lbs), one I could bang around, and one that was easy on my aging hands and fingers --what a pleasant surprise. The craftsmanship for a bass at this price point is spot-on. Initially it was tough getting the intonation to stabilize, but after playing it a couple of days it settled down. The P pickup is better than the Jazz pickup, but I'm using it for that Jamerson Motown sound and to practice, practice, practice. I went a step further and installed my favorite strings -D'darrio Nickels (short scale version); it was an instant moment of bass sounding bliss. Listen, it's incredibly tough to beat this instrument at this price-point; I bought the black one and thinking about a red one too so I will have one to "hot rod"! Recommendation: buy it; immediately change the strings and get a set up ; wax the body to preserve the paint job and enjoy, enjoy. Be safe--be well.

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I got this bass for my band because it was cheep. I thought we would keep it for a while and get a better, more expensive one after we got started. After we got started I didn't want a more expensive one because it rocked.

Great bass at an awesome price

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This little guy is perfect for a small home recording studio. Sleek and playable. I can safely recommend this product. Go Fender!

Discount VTech - InnoTab Software - Dora The Explorer

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I purchased this game for my 2.5 year old and 4 year old. They both love it. My 2.5 year old plays it the most. It's definitely a game for the early learner as my 4 year old tends to play more of the 5-7 year old games.

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My 3 yr old daughter loves this Dora game. It has different languages and she loves that. She loves going through and playing the games too. They have an easy and difficult level so older kids can play too. Great game!

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This game doesn't hold my 5 yr old's interest for very long. If the game is geared toward her age group then it should keep her interest! There is only one story on the game and a few games which isn't too bad for amazon's price but everywhere else the innotab games sell for around $25 and that is too high for what you get with this game! We also have the Disney princess innotab game which has two different stories and a few games and we are happier with that one.

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My 4yr old daughter loves her innotab and this game!!! It keeps her busy and entertained for hours. I would recommend this game for any child who loves Dora.

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My 3 year old son loves this game. I wasn't sure what to expect since there is very little info on it. There is 1 interactive book (3 little pigs), 2 "creative" games (create an adventure and flower garden), and 3 games (what's the difference, snack time, and twins' day party). The amount of choices on this cartridge is great. It is actually hard to get off the innotab because of this game, although he has been learning a lot, including spanish. So far this is the only extra we have given him but considering the amount on it we will definitely be purchasing more. Also great for a boy or girl. There are also 2 levels of difficulty, he has been using the easy/1 star, so I am sure he will continue to grow into this game.

Grover/Trophy Duplex 3276 Rhythm Sticks - 2 Plain Sticks Reviews

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Perfect for story time. Long, but easy to handle, for toddlers. My kids have enjoyed using these for songs like "Tap your Sticks" by Hap Palmer!

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LOVE these sticks! I use them for my fitness classes (my kids love them too!) and they hold up better than I expected for being so inexpensive! Shipped fast, colors are nice, wood is strong. I will definitely be purchasing more of these!

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I ordered these for Christmas and when the package came it was empty. When we called they sent new ones out but they took almost two weeks and long after Christmas. From the picture the sticks looked like they were ribbed like the ones in our music class but they weren't so my son doesn't really like them. For less than $2 not really worth the hassle.

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Looking for a rhythm stick to hit somebody with? This will do quite well, love.

Review of Replogle Globes Trafalgar Globe, 16-Inch, Blue

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Very pleased with the stand, and the globe itself has wonderful features, but indeed the seams at the middle of the globe do not meet evenly. For this price I had expected way more of a perfect product.

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This a very nice globe the work done on it is well done.Not cheap as some we saw in the stores.A little spendybut worth it

LeapFrog Leapster 2 Learning System With Downloadable Disney-Pixar Reviews

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Our older Leapster had taken a beating, so I decided to upgrade to the Leapster 2 since it was compatible with the previous series of games. This version seems to be a pretty significant upgrade. The downloadable content is nice, as is the ability to have the child's progress recorded on the Leapster website. The touch screen is more accurate, and the graphics clearer. My three year old is the chief operatorof this device, and he requires quite a bit of help with the games. However, he is a special needs kid, so he is not the best gauge. He can turn it on and change games on his own. He is better with games requiring the pen than those which require the keys to control. My seven year old son, who is a DSi devoteee also likes this new Leapster. I think this game is a good overall diversion, and a fun way to sneak in some learning while entertaining your little one. Ours sees way too many hospital rooms, but it is a nice way to pass some of the time. Games for the Leapster can add up to some $$$, so I hope that this version is supported for some time to come.

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We purchased this (on sale from TRU, which was later price-matched on Leapfrog.com) a few months ago as the big Christmas gift for our 5 year old. It took about 2 nights (about 1-2 hours each) to download Leapfrog Connect and download the available games for the Toy Story Leapster 2. Pretty straightforward set up just give yourself enough time if you must read every single word of instruction like me. The screen is very crisp (in comparison to other kids toys in this price range), and the sound is very clear. We purchased the Leapster 2 case (also on sale) as well, and the whole thing (Leapster with cartridge and three individual cartridges under the strap) fit perfectly. We also purchased the AC adapter and use rechargable batteries on-the-go (this thing gobbles up 4 AAs) in order to save on the cost of constantly replacing regular batteries. If you ever see a family with a little girl at one of those airport charging stations playing on her Toy Story Leapster 2, that's probably us so say hi!

So far the Leapster has been handled gently, however this week the screen stopped responding to the stylus. The Leapfrog website had quick, great directions on recalibrating and viola it's now fixed! Obviously this is a problem that other owners have complained about before. And obviously a kids toys that's used daily is going to have some hiccups along the way. Also, the red paint on the keys is beginning to wear off. Not a big deal, but again this is obviously from daily use. Three months so far, and this Leapster is still kicking.

The Leapster 2 just seems like a better fit for my child than the Leapster Explorer she's not old enough yet to need the camera and all the other options on the Explorer, but the Leapster 2 offers LOTS of game choices and other activities that appeal to her. Definitely a great purchase, and a great option for either a boy or a girl.

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The quality of this product was everything we had hoped. However it would have been nice if it had come preloaded with at least one game. The description made it hard to tell if it had games loaded or if they were just available to use. For the price a preloaded game would be nice, since the games are about $20 each. It is durable and easy to hold and the screen is easy to see. The Toy Story characters on it make it fun. Overall satisfied with the purchase. Our 4 year old grandson does not want to put it down!

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My grandson LOVED this thing. We bought several age appropriate games. It lived in its case when not in use and only used under adult supervision. VERY disappointing when the screen stopped responding. We used it put it away to have lunch when we returned to play the screen would not respond.

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Item came as described, used the disk to download games that came with it, our computer warned us that security does not recommend using it but Leapster Company insisted it is ok so we did and our computer now has something wrong with it and never got games downloaded. Son is 3 and shows little interest. Hope he will use more if we get more games which are hard to find now.