Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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The price and performance are amazing. It is fast, turns on a dime, easy to control.....highly recommended.Get more detail about 23" Balaenoptera Musculus Radio Remote Control Racing Boat (colors may vary).
Uncle Milton Star Theater Pro Immediately
The good part of this toy is that it uses discs so the stars and planets can be changed. To me this was the big attraction when I bought it for my Grandaughter. Problem. They only have two additional discs and they are backordered until the Fall of 2010. In other words they are never going to sell them again. This system is already obsolete. Don't buy this until it cost twenty bucks.Get more detail about Uncle Milton Star Theater Pro.
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I just wanted to call attention to the fact that this game is recommended for -> 8-14 YEAR OLDS. <- That's all I wanted to say.Get more detail about Big Screen Slot.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
LeapFrog® Didj Custom Learning Gaming System Buy Now
While many of the reviews here describe the loads of software and hardware bugs the Didj had on its release, those were mostly suffered by early adopters, and possibly at the peril of this toy.
The issues with the freezes, shutdowns and the like all have fixes from Leapfrog now, and when the game is working right (which is most of the time for us), it is fun and educational. There still are bugs that creep up from time to time, but connecting to the Leapfrog Connect site issues updates and has solutions for the problems that have come up (three different ones for us since getting it for Christmas '09).
Others have compared the Didj to the Leapster 2 and said that the L2 is much more educational. Having never owned a L2, I can't compare, but I will say that my 5-year-old likes the games and does well with the math and spelling questions integrated into the games. I feel that if he's going to be playing video games, at least he can be learning something. You can customize the spelling words and math problems to match what you child is studying in school, so that's a plus, and the grade levels can be increased for greater learning challenges.
I'm actually impressed with the graphics and game play considering the price of this system. It's comparable to a PSP or Nintendo DS. I do fear, however, that Leapfrog may have already given up on this platform, as there are only about a dozen games for it, and none have been released in quite some time.
As for the battery complaints from other users, I was surprised. Using rechargeable AAs, my son is able to play the game for at least five hours, and it seems like even longer. As with any high-demand electronic device (digital camera), they work best with rechargeable batteries. We keep an extra set ready to go. As other users have pointed out, the battery covers are difficult to remove.
Since this product is getting so cheap, if you're interested in it, go for it. The bugs are easy to fix now, and once you have the updates, the system works well. If Amazon's selling it for $39, you haven't got much to lose.Get more detail about LeapFrog® Didj Custom Learning Gaming System.
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I bought this game as a birthday gift for my nephew, after he and his mother told me that's what he wanted. He seemed happy to get it and was just as happy to play it. From what I can tell as a bystander, it blends the gaming experience with its educational payload fairly well.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Sonic X.
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We bought this for our son's 10th birthday. Within 3 hours he said he was ready to take it back. It is really cool but it only works for 2-3 minutes and then you have to recharge it which takes up to 30 min. Not worth it.Get more detail about Air Hogs Vectron Wave Blue.
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Note....If your child can count to 10. Do not Buy!! However, other than the counting there is also fruit identification. Plus people just need to relax and let their kids have a good timeGet more detail about LeapFrog Tag Junior Book: 1-2-3 Dora.
Monday, June 28, 2010
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This game is fun. It is actually hard to trick the game. My friends and I try and usually can't. I like it because I can take it with me anywhere. It is small and easily fits in a purse or even a coat pocket.Get more detail about 20Q (Colors May Vary).
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Kid played with it all of 10 mins total since Christmas. Volume very low. Could have been fun if it worked a little better.
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I purchased this item for my grandson and he is just learning how to operate his Leapster. The different aspects of the game teaches him various skills. He loves it. I am very pleased with all the Leapster products I have purchased.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Educational Game Dora the Explorer.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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This Leapfrog birthday cake is really cute and one of my niece's favorite toys! You can actually blow out the candles, how cool! It is a lot smaller than I thought it would be but it's still worth the $.Get more detail about Leapfrog Counting Candles Birthday Cake.
Cheap Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Pet's Eye View Camera
I got two sets of pics off of the camera before it quit working. It won't keep a charge - after charging the light is GREEN, however as soon as I remove it from the computer it flashes red and won't turn on. Boo.Get more detail about Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Pet's Eye View Camera.
Buy LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Backyardigans
Just bought the Leapster 2 and Backyardigans for my soon-to-be 4-year-old. It did not hold her interest at all. It makes very little use of the stylus, which she loves to use.
Most of the games on the cartridge involve the directional pad, which is more difficult for her to use consistently because it is very stiff. The games were quite boring (like hunting for items) and unlike other Leapster games, provided no assistance when she made repeated mistakes, leading to frustration. Also, the game has a lot of extended songs and cutscenes, and the sound is terrible. I agree with the other reviews that the game has a lot of fluff and little substance.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Backyardigans.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Purchase Little Tikes Light and Go Thomas Flashlight
We have not one, but two of these, and they have survived the normal toddler/preschooler abuse for over two years with no problems. Whenever the light stops working, we change the batteries and presto! it works again. My son loves this toy, it's one of his favorites both as a train and a flashlight. If you have a train junkie like mine, you would enjoy my blog, and might get some ideas, (...)Get more detail about Little Tikes Light and Go Thomas Flashlight.
Order LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Cars Supercharged
I bought this game for my little boy's 5th birthday & he loves it. He has been able to figure it out on his own & is learning a lot while playing it!Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Cars Supercharged.
Where To Buy FlashMaster: Handheld computer for mastering multiplication tables that makes flashcards obsolete
I bought this for my 9 year old stepdaughter (at the time) who was still using her fingers to add and subtract. It was driving me nuts, because I am a math teacher, and I've never had a successful algebra student who was still using their fingers. SO one summer, while she was with us, I blew the $50 thinking well - it's worth a shot. I bribed her with $1 on her prepaid phone for every level mastered at 100% in 90 seconds. We spent the summer with flashmaster, she went back to 5th grade and pulled As in math the first semester, Bs the second. She's in 7th grade now, still making B's in math - Honors Pre Algebra.
It was worth the $50, and I'm about to buy another one for my younger two because I loaned the first to a friend.Get more detail about FlashMaster: Handheld computer for mastering multiplication tables that makes flashcards obsolete.
Friday, June 25, 2010
LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Animal Genius
My son got this game for his birthday and we just ran into the issue that other people have: 2 of the 4 games are locked up because ???? I guess he used those too much?
If they want kids to vary in the games, they should not give them to option- obviously they didn't include enough space on the cartridge for more play in those games. I am wondering what happens when he continues to just play the other games. Does the whole thing shut off? For $25, this game seems VERY limited. Maybe including so many graphics limits the amount of actual game that fits on the card. My son is only 5 btw.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Animal Genius.
4 Replacement Tail Props (Qty 4) for Mini Infrared Remote Control Electric Helicopters Review
Perhaps on a different Heli they would have been fine. With one of these on my havoc all the heli would do it spin.Get more detail about 4 Replacement Tail Props (Qty 4) for Mini Infrared Remote Control Electric Helicopters.
Leapfrog Tag Junior Book: Sesame Street: Monster Faces Top Quality
I was quiet disappointed with the Sesame Street Monster Faces book. The other LeapFrog Tab Junior Books I bought were very fun to read and have lots of information on each page. But this book only has the faces and the words on each page. No interesting story to explain the face expression. Very little interaction between the reader and the book. My 3 year old son does not like it at all. But he enjoys reading the other Tag Junior books.Get more detail about Leapfrog Tag Junior Book: Sesame Street: Monster Faces.
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I'm not a kid, but my eyes lit up when I saw this at my local Target. As a child, I was used to racing RC cars but never had I flown anything. So at the behest of my girlfriend, I bought two so that we could have aerial fights (it has rockets!). Of course by the time I paid for it ($35.99 in stores) and was out the door, I began wondering if this thing would really fly. After charging it up and reading up on directions, I must say I was surprised as to how well this worked for the price.
The toy itself is very light, but the frame is quite sturdy for an RC this price. Ours have taken significant beatings after crashing nearly two stories several times onto solid concrete and the worst they took were superficial damage with scuffing. It handles loaded rockets fairly well, but you'll have better control without them in. Another thing to keep in mind is to be careful where you fly it. Flying this in winds other than very light will result in it being very hard to control if not unlikely. You could fly it indoors well, but keep in mind that this sucker can zoom around very quickly. Also taking off on a smooth surface will ensure a cleaner lift, as being on uneven terrain will cause it to zip to one side and barrel roll on the ground.
The RC charges through the controller which works off of six AA batteries. After roughly a half hour charge, the heli will have around four minutes of juice for flight. All in all, not too bad for a remote controller heli at a reasonable price. I do have a few warnings however. The first being that a good deal of patience is needed to master the toy. I'd say it's reasonable for a young child to figure it out, but adult supervision would probably be of help in giving the child advice on balance. The other is if you are buying this toy in an urban environment, either try to learn to fly low or else risk it flying right into a tree or a rooftop REAL easily. The battery life may also be short for many people's liking, also.
All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase and for anyone who wishes to fly, I wouldn't mind recommending this to budding RC pilots.Get more detail about Air Hogs Sharp Shooter Blue.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
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I bought this product two weeks ago. The package came brand new in original packaging. The device itself is strongly built. Joystick and buttons are firm and responsive. It seems as though it's going to be able to take a lot of punishment.
The video looks great on LCD TV. Images are clean and movement on screen is fluid. I read that there were lag issues in earlier reviews, however, I can say that I experienced no noticeable lag issues when playing. The sound is what you expect. All familiar tones.
There are no surprises with the gameplay. You won't be getting anything new here. The game is still fun. Love competing for the high score. The game saves high scores.
Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and am having lots of fun with it.Get more detail about Retro Arcade Pac Man TV Game.
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my two year old loves it, my three years old needs sumthing a little more challenging, i'll prbly get the kingergarden lever for her but it is very kids friendly and they both enjoy playong on itGet more detail about Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Pre-K Edition.
LeapFrog® ClickStart Educational Software:Finding Nemo - Sea of Keys Get it now!
My 2 year old already learned his letters, numbers, and colors so I wanted to find him a game for that. One thing he has trouble with still is controlling a mouse so this gamed was all keyboard work. He loves it. He can learn ocean facts as a bonus too.Get more detail about LeapFrog® ClickStart Educational Software:Finding Nemo - Sea of Keys.
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This was a good idea as a gift for my five year old because he tends to dislike "educational" stuff but because it was Toy Story he really got into it. Really good for someone learning beginning numbers and fractions.Get more detail about Leapfrog Clickstart Educational Software:Toy Story To 100 + Beyond.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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The Tag Junior System is awesome and this book is great for shapes and colors. If your child is familiar with the movie, each page has a character that says multiple things based on the objects you see. My 2-1/2 year old loves this and is starting to learn so much faster! It is especially great that they have these books in characters he recognizes. I recommend the whole series for anyone with a 2 to 3 year-old.Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Junior Book Disney Pixar Cars Shapes All Around.
LEGO Walkie Talkies Decide Now
My 6 year old son got these for Christmas. Her also got a different set and these (Playmobil ones) are by far the best. They are easy to use, and the reception is great. I read that many walkie talkies are not good because you can't understand what the other person says. These do not have that problem, they work very well. My son loves them, and I am buying a set for his friend who loves them as well.Get more detail about LEGO Walkie Talkies.
Vtech - Sit to Stand Alphabet Train Right now
we got this for our 7 mth old son about 2 months ago and so far this has been an absolute attention grabber. he quickly learned that pressing the number keys sets off the lights on the train. the music is quite tolerable and adult friendly. it is also at a reasonable volume for little ears. i haven't experienced any technical troubles and the batteries that were included have not given out just yet (this toy is on everyday, all day) my son has learned to turn the 'pages' and although he is not old enough to identify letters, he enjoys placing the blocks and removing them from the slots on the train. i often sit with him and i use the chute to grab his attention. so he is now learning to knock the blocks down into the train to see them come out at the other end. the downside i would say is that my son is big for his age and he is quite strong so he pushes this train over quite a lot. he does not use it as a walker, we have a separate toy for that from fisher price. but he does enjoy when i sit him on the addition and push him back and forth. the blocks... well, he bangs them together and has practiced throwing them across the playroom! as long as i sit with him, i expect this toy to be useful with learning his alphabet. other than that, he plays with this toy several times during the day for long stretches.Get more detail about Vtech - Sit to Stand Alphabet Train.
Lowest Price LeapFrog Tag Junior Book: Mr. Brown Can Moo. Can You?
We purchased five books for our tag junior system and this is the one that my 19 month old keeps going back to. He loves the sounds that each page makes and the fact that they change. He now says 'knock knock' when folks come to our door.Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Junior Book: Mr. Brown Can Moo. Can You?.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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This little RC heli is a lot of fun. It's perfect for beginner getting the first RC heli. It's durable, as I have dropped it multiple times an run its blades against the wall already. It's easy to fly and control.
The key to flying this heli is to make sure you have plenty of space indoor, like a room with high ceiling. It's easy to go up and down, and the trim is easy to set. However, it's not that easy to make it turn left or right. It just likes to circle on its own. That's probably why it's a beginner heli.
The flight time is decent, about 5 to 10 minutes per charge. Once it does not go up and hovers just a couple inches above the ground, it's about time to get it charged.
Overall, it gives you a lot of fun, but at the same time, you'll want to upgrade and ask for more on a better heli.Get more detail about Air Hogs R/C Havoc Heli - Blue and Yellow.
Save Electronic Hand Held Yahtzee
This game is a great value for the money. It is exactly what I was wanting. I play this game while traveling in the car and am lost without it.Get more detail about Electronic Hand Held Yahtzee.
Discount LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game System - Green
between my daughter and my niece, they've been through 3 of these. 2 of them had lines going down the screen before they were a year old, and all of them totally stopped working and don't even turn on. I contacted Leapfrog and they said if it's a year old and/or I have no proof of purchase, they can't do anything about it but told me I could purchase a new one on their website. I guess they don't care that they have a crappy product, as long as they're making money.Get more detail about LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game System - Green.
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I'm a fan of leapfrog. I've used their products with my children and recently bought this for my godson who was a bit delayed in his speech. This was a fun way for him to practice beginning words and he was so captivated that didn't realize it was "speech therapy". The best part is that the child can record his/her own voice into the recorder, which is a delight for them. Best thing...if it gets knocked off the fridge it's no problem because it's durable enough to stand the fall.Get more detail about LeapFrog Fridge Talk Magnetic Wordplay Recorder.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Cheap LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Giraffes Can't Dance (Scholastic)
I bought this book for my granddaughter, who is just learning to read. She loves the story and being able to read it to herself.Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Giraffes Can't Dance (Scholastic).
Buying Leapfrog Clickstart Educational Software: Thomas and Friends - Learning Destinations
My four year old loves to play with his first keyboard. It has been great as far as getting him used to a mouse. Now that he can navigate this product pretty well, he can now handle playing some more educational games on the computer. It's great for their first experience with a keyboard/mouse. He has lots of fun, but I wish the games were more educational.Get more detail about Leapfrog Clickstart Educational Software: Thomas and Friends - Learning Destinations.
Buy LeapFrog Leapster Messenger Bag
While initially this bag seems like an excellent choice, in practice it is actually pretty useless. We had been using the Leapster should bag for my sons games, but games were essentially pooled at the bottom of the bag, making locating a certain game difficult. We purchased the messenger bag, thinking the outer pockets would make locating games easier, as we could use one side for Didj games and the other for Leapster. Unfortunately, while the bag is quite large, the makers of this bag included two TINY pockets on the front, which will hold at MOST 7 games a piece. Considering the huge library of Leapster games, this is severely inadequate. The only other option I could see was to fill one interior section with games and the other with the game systems, which defeats the purpose of them being nicely separated.
This bag is yet another example of a designer failing to test the product before producing it, as the large bag could have held much larger pockets.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Messenger Bag.
Purchase Kid Galaxy My 1St Rc Go Go School Bus
I bought two of these for a birthday gift for two year olds. They loved them also one was pushing it around and it was being bent, but went right back to it's shape. Shipped very fast!Get more detail about Kid Galaxy My 1St Rc Go Go School Bus.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Order WowWee Tribot Talking Companion
I bought this robot for my Son and he hasn't stopped playing with it. He loves it, especially how it glides from side to side. It's his favorite toy.Get more detail about WowWee Tribot Talking Companion.
Where To Buy Educational Insights Eggspert
I created a jeopardy like game in powerpoint and used the Eggspert to answer. My students had a blast and can't wait to play again!! Before we started I asked non-schhol questions (What is you favorite color?) so they all knew how it felt to use the buzzer.Get more detail about Educational Insights Eggspert.
Shop For Kid Galaxy My 1st RC GoGo Fire Truck
I bought the cement truck for my nephew and his older brother loved to steal it so I bought him this firetruck. They are boys and rough on toys and it's been able to stand up to them! Easy for them to use and they love it!Get more detail about Kid Galaxy My 1st RC GoGo Fire Truck.
Vtech Touch and Teach Turtle
I got this for my (then) 18 month old daughter. She flipped through a few of the pages, pressed a few buttons and then lost interest. She's now 2 years old and still doesn't really play with this. At first she wanted to press the letters themselves to hear the sounds/songs and not the button above it. If I sit down with her and talk about the letter & sounds she sits and pays attention. But on her own it gets forgotten.Get more detail about Vtech Touch and Teach Turtle.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
LeapFrog Tag Junior Storage Case Review
This case holds 5 books and the Tag Jr. Is perfect for my 3 year old to carry and keep up with!Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Junior Storage Case.
LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Star Wars: The Clone Wars Top Quality
Again this was a gift for a special little boy and he likes Star Wars so I got this game for him.Get more detail about LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Disney The Princess and the Frog Immediately
My Grandaughter is 5 years old and loooooves! this game.....I have to hide! it from her so she can do other things....smile....so yes I am happy that she is happy....smile.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game: Disney The Princess and the Frog.
Friday, June 18, 2010
LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game System - Pink Get it now!
I bought this for my 4 1/2 yr old granddaughter and it has been the best toy I have ever purchased. She has no problem playing any of the games and will just sit for hours playing it. I love that it has a volume control because some of the games are louder than others. It is very durable and has withstood a few droppings here and there. The only thing I would change on it would be to make the screen a little bigger.
This is a excellent toy and I would recommend it to anyone.
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This Flight Sim for R/C airplanes & helicopters is quite good for beginners and skilled pilots alike. There are tons of downloads available for the computer program itself to change what model you're flying and the transmitter that comes in the package is durable, lightweight, and accurate to a real transmitter. Well worth the money!Get more detail about E-sky 4 Ch Flight Simulator Training Kit for Airplanes and Helicopters w/ USB Port.
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Really is not a necessity to have fun and use the Zhu Zhu pet. But is a nice added touch.Get more detail about Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Carrier and Blanket - Blue.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
LeapFrog Tag Junior Book: ABC Animal Orchestra Decide Now
My 2yr. old loves these Tag Junior books. She likes the leapfrog pen that's big and fat for toddlers. This was a cute book that instrument sounds and letters.Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Junior Book: ABC Animal Orchestra.
LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Math Missions Right now
Both my 8 and 3 1/2 year olds like this game, however; there is a game-Sky align-that has a glitch and it won't let you get passed it. We have used the hint button as told by the game and it still will not allow us to go on. Other than that my kids love it.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Scholastic Math Missions.
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My daughter loves Tinkerbell, but only sort of loves this book. She'll read it, but there are other Tag books she'll read first!Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Disney Fairies.
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The game is nice but I think my son has outgrown the Leapster system. So I only give it 4 stars. A year ago I would give it a 5 star review.Get more detail about LeapFrog Leapster Learning Game Up.
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