Sunday, October 31, 2010

Excalibur E714 Einstein Chess Wizard Right now


My 11 year old son played this after he opened it for Christmas. He lost against the computer which is a good thing due to the fact that he can beat his teachers in chess without a problem. I believe this game will help advance his skill level. He states that "you have to press down kinda hard on each square for the pieces to register". I would def buy this again.Get more detail about Excalibur E714 Einstein Chess Wizard.

Lowest Price Two Tenergy 9.6V 2000mAh NiMH High Capacity Battery Packs with A 12V 300mah Simple Pack Charger for RC Car, Robots, Security


bought 4 of these and they work fine except conectors came loose the first day would recomend better quality batteries if they are going to be used alotGet more detail about Two Tenergy 9.6V 2000mAh NiMH High Capacity Battery Packs with A 12V 300mah Simple Pack Charger for RC Car, Robots, Security.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Low Price Say What


I was running out of ideas for Christmas gifts for my college daughter. This popped up on Amazon - so I thought we'd give it a try. The entire family enjoyed playing. Even when it sat on the table, you'd find yourself playing a quick game by your self. (I found my husband doing that too) It's kind of addicting. Only drawback I can see - is that you need to have a fairly quite room in order to hear the words.Get more detail about Say What.

Save Educational Insights Wireless Eggspert


Mr. Walczak's class. I purchased this item because I found the wired units very enjoyable during review games. I experienced very similar problems as everyone else seems to be having. Some of the buttons just don't seem to work, only my purple button works from more than 5 feet away, but none of the others. The teacher's remote must be within 2 feet just to clear the lights. And none of the buttons work dependably. This was extremely frustrating for my entire class. Also, the lights do not come with an AC adapter, you have to purchase this separately. For this price, they really should include it. Lastly, in total, you will need 16 batteries to run everything at once. Chargable units makes more sense. This company really needs to put more effort into this product. I higly recomend people not purchasing this item.Get more detail about Educational Insights Wireless Eggspert.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Discount Vtech - V.Smile - Batman: Gotham City Rescue


vtech vsmile smartridge batman gotham city rescue

I DID NOT RECEIVE THIS PRODUCT I HAVE TRIED TO INFORM AMAZON AND THE SELLER BUT HAVE GOTTEN NO WHERE THIS IS 2 OF 5 ITEMS PURCHASED I DID NOT RECEIVE I WILL BE VERY LEARY OF DOING BUSINESS ON AMAZON AGAIN, I ALSO DID NOT GET ANY REFUND JUST WASTED MY MONEY ON THIS ONE.Get more detail about Vtech - V.Smile - Batman: Gotham City Rescue.

Cheapest Wild Planet Spy Gear Walkie Talkies


We got this for my grandchildren (ages 7 & 8)for their holiday visit and they loved it! They "spied" and conducted "coded communications" about our activities and the range was great--from inside the house to outside.Get more detail about Wild Planet Spy Gear Walkie Talkies.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Cheap LeapFrog My First LeapPad Educational Book: Thomas and the School Trip


This book and cartridge is perfect for the 3-4 year old that loves Thomas the Train. The activities captivate the child from the very first page! It is easy to use, fun to do, and will engross your child immediately! Of all the books in this series, Thomas and the School Trip is definitely the favorite!Get more detail about LeapFrog My First LeapPad Educational Book: Thomas and the School Trip.

Buying Mini Fiber Optic Light [Toy]


this product is really great i have had it for months om months and it still is working and the lights on the inside still shine bright, whats kool about it is that it says on the lamp base that i can buy a 4.5 volt adaptor and plug it in instead of using batteries that saves me alot of monry on buying batteries, now it runs off batteries too and the batteries last a long time to since i had the lamp i not once had to change the batteries in it, this is a very good product,for people that like fiber optic stuff like me this is a very good item to buy.Get more detail about Mini Fiber Optic Light [Toy].

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Buy Precision CNC Main Blade Grips, Silver: Blade MSR


After owning my blade MSR for a few weeks, my first bad wreck broke the original grips this part replaces. Two sets of plastic ones later, I stumbled upon this one. This part while a little bit more than original parts, is obviously not plastic. Tiny screws and plastic parts aren't really the best idea in my opinion.

This part fits perfect, holds the blades snuggly, and fits in the spot for it just right. This is designed how the original should have been designed in the first place. In case you wonder like I did, the little spindle that holds the original goes through a hole in the side of this metal one, and the blades being screwed in, hold the spindle in place. Only thing I did was paint it black to match the rest of the heli.Get more detail about Precision CNC Main Blade Grips, Silver: Blade MSR.

Purchase LTLP BK: Rainbow Fish 1,2,3


my daughter is in love with fish, what a perfect nondestructible book!!!! what a fun way for her to start reading "on her own"Get more detail about LTLP BK: Rainbow Fish 1,2,3.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Playskool Kota and Pals Stompers - Ankylosaurus Review


Bought this toy for a 3 year old who has just begun to love dinosaurs. It is really cute and fun. His 4 year old sister liked it as well.Get more detail about Playskool Kota and Pals Stompers - Ankylosaurus.

Color Screen Tetris Top Quality


After only a few uses, some of the cells in the screen would go blank as pieces descended, causing confusion as the point of the game is to fit geometric shapes together. This game has no unlimited play option, all games modes have a fixed end point. The screen is miniscule compared to other Tetris game options.Get more detail about Color Screen Tetris.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Astro Celestial Laser Star Projector Cosmos Light Lamp This instant


My star panels came stuck together and paint had come off multiple panesls. Requires a lot of assembly and the light bulb is too weak to project on the ceiling. Too expensive for what it does. At most is a very weak night light.Get more detail about Astro Celestial Laser Star Projector Cosmos Light Lamp.

Big Screen Blackjack Immediately


My husband asked for a game like this and he hasn't put it down since he opened it on Christmas Day. Good choice!Get more detail about Big Screen Blackjack.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Insect Lore Frog Life Cycle Stages Best Quality


I bought this for my kids who are homeschooled. It makes a great hands on learning tool as we live in the city and can't very well observe frogs nearby. The kids really enjoy it. I wish that the eggs looked a little more true to life and also that they would add in one more stage of transformation, but all in all, it is a good set and I'm glad that I bought it. If you can't have or observe live frogs changing, this is a good alternative.Get more detail about Insect Lore Frog Life Cycle Stages.

Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Cookie Shape Surprise Get it now!


We got this for my daughter when she was about 6 months old and since then she absolutely loves it. The music can get a bit annoying for us, but it's easy to turn off and she could care less about it. At 10 months she's already putting the square and circle shapes into the proper holes. This is definitely a great toy.Get more detail about Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Cookie Shape Surprise.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Air Hogs Storm Launcher 27.045 MHz yellow Buy Now


I purchased 2 storm launchers which included the battery and charger. Great; I could start flying. There were pre-flight preparations and upgrades to do and breaking in the motors. The first one flew well till the left motor failed. The second one worked but had to fix the rudder which was ajar when I received it.

I have never flown something this big as the original storm launcher. My plan was to fly at lower heights turning and landing. Apply a little throttle and elevator and the storm launcher ascends very high and fast. I panicked because I didn't know how to land it. Easing off the throttle and let it descend was one option or use the rudder to land. The storm launcher did a nose dive because I used too much rudder down from about 30 feet high. Part of the foam cracked and the rudder detached as a result. No real damage. I was lucky this time.

I am fascinated with devices such as the storm launcher's ability to move on land, sea and air. I will upgrade one storm launcher with the defective motor to brush less. It will be costly since there are no parts available. But better then having this unit sitting. Guess I could use it for parts. I'll call Spin master to check. I prefer flying the storm launcher right out of the box. It's less expensive then upgrading. I didn't put enough hours to do an upgrade. I'll have to purchase another storm launcher. Even though both my storm launchers had defects you can't ignore how well it flies - smooth and manageable. With practice, I hope to fly better.Get more detail about Air Hogs Storm Launcher 27.045 MHz yellow.

WowWee Robosapien Humanoid Toy Robot with Remote Control Order Now


It is a real shame that such a great product is sold by so un professional people, with so low quality and service standards. We got the product used , remarkably old. The answer from the reseller was just unacceptable: nothing can be done, it is not us to blame.

the toy is great and my older son, 9 years old, loves it.Get more detail about WowWee Robosapien Humanoid Toy Robot with Remote Control.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Save Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards - Addition


The cards with math facts seem to be fun and motivating for the younger students I've tried them with . The older students enjoy improving their time on the math facts. The students can complete this with minimal supervision, and I've seen great improvement in math skills and self confidence.Get more detail about Educational Insights Hot Dots Math Flash Cards - Addition.

Discount Jumbo the Jet Shape Sorter Remote Control Airplane


I bought this for an 11 month old, knowing it may be too advanced. I isn't. She was fascinated with the remote and caught on quickly to one button making it go backwards and one forward. She likes the music and, although she doesn't show a lot of interest in discipline with regard to using the shapes for their intended purpose, she is very content to chew on them and toss them or shove them in the nose that opens and closes. It bobbles and sings as it moves and the little lights flash. I think this was the most liked on Christmas morning. It's a great toy. Just spend a few minutes with them teaching them how to get the most fun out of it...its easy to use.Get more detail about Jumbo the Jet Shape Sorter Remote Control Airplane.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Cheapest Spinmaster Micro RC Terrain Titans Hot Shot Red


I gave a couple of these for each of my two nephews and it works fine...They're small but they brought smiles to my nephews' faces and that's what counted to me!Get more detail about Spinmaster Micro RC Terrain Titans Hot Shot Red.

Cheap Password Journal (Boxed)


My daughter wanted this journal but she has been so frustrated in getting it to recognise her voice that she has not played with it since the day she got it. Sometimes it will open with my voice but never with hers. It was a real great consept that never worked.Get more detail about Password Journal (Boxed).

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Buy Vtech Licensed Learning Mousekadoer Laptop


DO not be taken in with the Disney logo. This product is not in color and the screen is so small. I was expecting more of a computer feel and it was a real disappointment. The quality of the screen/graphics is really poor.Get more detail about Vtech Licensed Learning Mousekadoer Laptop.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Purchase Training Gear Set: BCP, BCPP


The product does not have instructions so you have to guess how to install it.Get more detail about Training Gear Set: BCP, BCPP.

Order RC US M1A2 Abrams Tank Remote Control Tank 1:24


This is a great detailed RC Tank. Except for one flaw... It's missing it's seventh rolling wheel! But obviously the company's using the same track system for all thier 1:24th tanks. Examples include the: Leopard, T-90, and M1A2 Abrams. No big deal.

The overall motion and physics are awesome! You can control it in the following ways: Foward, Backward (with a 2x speed boost) left, right, spin, and SUPER SPIN (caution: as the super spin drains battery juice rather quickly!). The tank arrives in a cardboard box wrapped with plastic. After unwrapping the tank it is in it's regular box with great artistic coloring, opening the box reveals the tank, battery, remote control, box of accessories, bag of BB's, target board, and instruction booklets.

The remote is programable and has 6 pre-installed demo programs too. The remote allows you to move the turrent, raise it up and down, and the best part... SHOOTING BB'S! But it includes a safety featurefor airsoft. The Tank has a main airsoft control hatch which can turn the airsoft portion off. So it i great for kids!

The tank has great detailing and operates BETTER than advertised! It has rubber tracks that grip great and allows it to climb obstacles such as: DVD cases, Books, pencils, cell phones, sticks, etc. Optional Detailing is in the accessory box.
Tank manufacturer is Heng Long. A great brand in my opinion.

Oh another thing the tank has great range, with the two metal antennas attached to your tank, and the controller antenna extended it can go up to a 15ft radius.

PROS VS. CONS

Pros:
-Great detail
-Pistol Remote, easy grip and easy to control
-Great Range
-Airsoft
-Working head/tail lights and a bright red laser for airsoft
-Full working tracks and turrent
-Camo
-Based on a true M1A2 Abrams Chassis, except the track base (not a big deal)
-Remote has a program mode, to make your own program
-Tracks grip good on rugged terrian
-All batteries included (9volt for remote, Rechargable Battery for tank)
-Nice manual and included carboard target
-Strong tank, can push books around!
-Airsoft safety features (airsoft on/off switch on tank, remote has 2 button safety feature for children)

CONS-
-Remote and tank are plastic but the tank seems durable (I have crashed and flipped it multiple times without breaking a piece)
-Super spin wears battery out too fast
-Long charge time, sensitive battery (3-4 hours ONLY!! any longer can fry your battery)

Overall a great tank, met all expectations for me. Trust me you will not be disapointed!Get more detail about RC US M1A2 Abrams Tank Remote Control Tank 1:24.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

RC Mini Airwolf 3 Channel Super Model Ox-Wolf Indoor RC Helicopter


I'll keep this short. The helicopter never worked properly for me. It spun horribly regardless of trim adjustments or controls, then WITHOUT CRASHING the top rotor stopped spinning and it failed completely. I tried the easy fixes suggested some places, but the problem is clearly internal.

I know cheap choppers are usually short lived and low quality, but they should at least work.

Do not buy.Get more detail about RC Mini Airwolf 3 Channel Super Model Ox-Wolf Indoor RC Helicopter.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Vtech Preschool Learning Alphabet Apple Immediately


This is a great learning toy. It has 8 different activities to choose from. It teaches about telling time, animals, letters, spelling, and more. It has a music mode with 26 different songs. This is a great toy all around.Get more detail about Vtech Preschool Learning Alphabet Apple.

Vtech Bugsby Reading System Book - Olivia Best Quality


I purchased this for my son, who is 5, bbecause it was on sale and he loves his other Bugsby books. I wasn't sure if he would like this one because, after all, Olivia is a girl! Turns out he loves it, Olivia is a great book for boys or girls. I love the Bugsby system, it allows them to read some on their own when you're just too busy and also helps teach them the words because they are reading along with the pen. I highly recommend this for children learning to read!Get more detail about Vtech Bugsby Reading System Book - Olivia.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

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I bought this toy for my seven year old nephew. He didnt really seem to be interested in it at first but when he got it open and started playing playing with it his interest in the audio car spiked. It gave him a good hour of enjoyment before he moved on to the next toy. The other toys in the package seemed to be something one would buy from the dollar store. Overall, the package is a stretch from the normal quality of other Spy Gear toys. If it wasnt for the car I wouldnt recommend this product but since he really enjoyed the car I would get another if I had to. For twenty dollars, the bang was worth the buck.Get more detail about Wild Planet Spy Gear Expert Mission Case.

1:10 Remote Control Speed Racer Buy Now


The reviews we read spoke to quick response, sharp turns, and lots of fun. It is all that, however, be advised that there is no variable control: It is full speed forward, or back. And turning is full left, full right, or center. For my 8-year-old son, he doesn't care and LOVES playing with it. The front tips, although pointy, are made of rubber so bumping into walls damages neither the car nor the wall. So, what were the issues? The remote control antenna did not screw it. I have taped it into place, and with electrical contact, it works fine. But that was a concern on Christmas Eve! Battery life is sufficient, but not breath taking. Overall, I am glad I bought this product for the joy it brings my son. And the price was not a bad value.Get more detail about 1:10 Remote Control Speed Racer.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Roffle Mates Laughing Rolling Dog Order Now


I bought this toy for my grandson but needless to say the whole family has enjoyed it so much. It keeps us all laughing and my 15month old grandson just falls over laughing.Get more detail about The Roffle Mates Laughing Rolling Dog.

LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Fly High, Fly Guy. (Scholastic) Decide Now


I had never heard of Fly Guy...but was quiet curious about expanding our Tag collection. So I bought it, hoping for the best. My son loves it! The story is about Buzz and his pet Fly Guy. They go on a family vacation, supposedly without Fly Guy. Turns out, he was locked in the truck. So Fly Guy joins the family fun and visits the Fair, Museum, and beach. In the end, the family gets lost and Fly Guy flys around to lead them home!

My son's favorite part is the games in back. It is full of street signs, and quizes him on what each sign means. Road construction, Playground, School, Handicap...etc. The book itself is simply written. The story really is told through the pictures, which is great for reading comprehension. My son can now "read" the book to me just by looking at the pictures. I highly reccomend this book for a change of pace with the Tag Reader. It's fun, fast and educational. And this has also sparked an interest in the real book series from the library!Get more detail about LeapFrog Tag Activity Storybook Fly High, Fly Guy. (Scholastic).

Friday, October 8, 2010

LeapFrog LeapPad Learning System Right now


This Learning System LeapFrog LeapPad Learning System makes the perfect gift. It has provided hours and hours of enjoyment. The books are age appropriate, not too easy but not too hard. It is very user friendly. A child can make his/her way through the books with little or no adult supervision. The book format is not cumbersome or awkward, making it easy to follow and understand. It can be purchased with or without a carrying bag, which is big enough to hold the system and several game books. The entire system is sturdy and will hold up under lots of kid use. I definitely recommend the Learning System.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Low Price Electric Hand Held Hangman


Another game I hope my granddaughter will love. It is educational as well as fun.Get more detail about Electric Hand Held Hangman.

Save Hide and Seek Safari: Extra Wands


In order for the kids to find the hidden toy using the wands, you basically have to hide the toy in the room they're in. The signal is not strong enough to pick up the toy from very far away. This is fun for about 5 minutes and sort of defeats the purpose of keeping the kids entertained. The batteries also run down fairly quickly, and a strong battery signal is what is needed most. Overall, very disappointing.Get more detail about Hide and Seek Safari: Extra Wands.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Discount VTech Infant Learning Hammer Fun Learning Truck


Bought this toy for my 9-month old. He's is not too interested in it but I do like that it plays various songs which I sing to him. Maybe it's me, but I do find the voice on this quite annoying but it may not bother others. Also, I cut the strong off of mine immediately - not sure why V-Tech would have a string on a child's toy. Overall, not too bad and it seems durable.Get more detail about VTech Infant Learning Hammer Fun Learning Truck.

Cheapest Motor, 550 Titan, 12-Turn


I ran this motor once in my Traxxas Bandit, and it blew up. I found there's a serious weak point in the copper fingers that hold the brushes. They don't have near enough material thickness to hold the brushes in place, I've had 6 of these motors now, and on every one that's what broke. My gearing is correct according to Traxxas specs, springs aren't set too stiff, but I drive it like I stole it. What good are they if you can't rod on them? I actually took apart a 10.4 volt Hitachi cordless driver. Guess what? Same exact motor minus the Titan 12T sticker. I've ran that motor for a month now, driving it the same as I did with the other motors. And actually the replacement motor for the Hitachi drill is only 2 dollars more from the Hitachi replacement parts website as Traxxas sells their motors for. GO HITACHI, except they're both still made in china, probably by the same exact manufacturer. I don't know what to say... There must be good and bad motors out of the batch, that's all I can figure.Get more detail about Motor, 550 Titan, 12-Turn.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Cheap Vtech Bugsby Reading System Book - Max and Ruby


Our three year old grandson likes Max and Ruby so we sent the Bugsby book even though we could not preview the story. We were glad we did. The Bugsby reads the story nicely and it's good old Max and Ruby. Touching the pictures elicited sounds or phrases, some of them silly enough to get him laughing. The book is well used and is great for long car rides. Paper used for the book resists tearing and spills too. Kudos to Vtech.Get more detail about Vtech Bugsby Reading System Book - Max and Ruby.

Buying WowWee 8405 Roborover


This was a great product and my 8 year old grandson loved it. He liked all the features and the speaking portion too!
I will say it took 3 adults to get the toy out of the packaging. That was fun too; at least for we adults.Get more detail about WowWee 8405 Roborover.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Buy My Meebas Game - Sparklin' Lilac Tube


My daughter had fun reaching the next "evolutions" of the Meebas. When she won, & the tube opened. That was cool for her. She loves stuffed animals & toys, so this is just another to add to her collection. I had also got one of the bigger "Meebas" that doesn't require "growing" it. I did this just in case the tube was a pain like some reviews have stated.Get more detail about My Meebas Game - Sparklin' Lilac Tube.