Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Blue

Fisher-Price Kid Tough Portable DVD Player Blue
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

Almost Perfect
My son LOVES his new DVD player. Now he can take Lightning McQueen wherever he goes. My biggest complaint is that there is no "hold" feature. My son just turned 2 and still likes to push buttons. It would be nice if I was able to lock it so that the buttons don't function while the movie is playing. I realize this toy is recommended for 3 and up but I still feel it would be a nice feature.

Very happy with this purchase!
I recently purchased this on Ebay for my 2 year old. We love it! I load the dvd for him and he does the rest. He loves pushing the buttons and carrying the little dvd player around with him. The screen is small, but the resolution is so great that it doesn't really matter. The player auto corrects itself when it detects a scratch on the dvd. You can jostle the player around and even drop it on a couch or bed and it won't even skip. We bought the "on the go kit" separate and it has everything we need to go on a trip. It includes the car adapter, ac adapter, ear phones, ear phone splitter, and rca cables. I had thought about buying a different player, that had a bigger screen and was less expensive, but now I am really happy to have spent [...] on this toddler friendly dvd player. I think this will hold up to years of little hands.

Hanging Tough For Toddlers
Fisher Price has done it again and they have released another great kid-tough product. This year they have released a DVD player that will be able to handle a royal beating from your toddler. As a personal fan of their kid-tough camera, I was excited to see how the new DVD Player worked.

This DVD player is built from sturdy heavy-duty materials that can handle plenty of abuse. Each unit comes with a rechargeable battery & charger, which holds a charge for about two hours.

The screen size is 3.2 and has a color LCD screen on it with simple controls that make it easy for children to use. It also has a handle where kids can tote or hold the unit while they watch their movies or you can use the kickstand legs on the unit for hands-free viewing.

Not included with this player is a video out cable for the television, but if purchased, your child can watch their movies through their own DVD player on the regular television.

Features

• DVD player is the first portable DVD player that is tough and easy enough for kids to use
• It is designed to be kid-tough and survive drop after drop after drop
• Includes rechargeable batteries with 2 hours of life
• A surefire way to keep your kids entertained without the risk of more delicate electronics
• It is kid tough and worry free

Vtech - Rhyme & Discover Book - Christmas Toys 2008

Vtech - Rhyme & Discover Book
From V Tech

Customer Reviews

Better design than the Fisher Price counter part
Fisher Price also has a book like this but THIS books pages are high gloss stickers that are perfect and easy to wipe off. The Fisher Price one has cardstock pages glued to their hard plastic "pages" so not nearly as baby friendly!

My DD has loved this book for over a year now. I'd buy again and also in different stories.

No off button - talks in the toybox at night
This toy is cute, durable and fun to play with. For me, however, I have to be able to use the toy in a way that a parent would. The toy has no off button, only louder and quieter. That means if my child has been playing with the toy, I have to make sure to flip the book to the last page and have it say, "the end" to make sure it doesn't keep talking to itself in the toybox at night. Very irritating. An off button would be great. The only other setback is that the toy never finishes a Rhyme, so if your child plays with it on his own, he basically only knows part of the rhymes. The rest of the rhyme is printed on each page for the parent to read to the child, but that's not always how these kinds of toys are used. I give it 5 stars for durability, 2 for education (imcomplete rhymes), 2 for fun (3 - 5 minutes of play at a time), and two stars because it's so bothersome to not have an off switch and because again, the rhymes are incomplete.

Cute and Fun
We've had this book on our changing table to entertain our daughter practically since she came home from the hospital. Now, at a little over two months, she has learned how to move some of the buttons to get it to play music (she can do the star and the baby, and occasionally the barn door) on her own. It is a good distraction for her while we're changing her. When she gets a little older, I'm sure we will still be using it for sing alongs and eventually help her learn to read.

Features

• 3 light-up character buttons on the tabs of the pages
• 7 popular nursery rhymes
• 4 movable pieces
• Music note button
• On/off switch

Lamaze Musical Inchworm - Best Christmas Toys

Lamaze Musical Inchworm - Best Christmas Toys
From Learning Curve

Customer Reviews

Cute
It's a cute little Worm...but the Tinkle, Crinkle, Rattle and Squeak worm is way cuter and my baby doesn't ignore that like she ignores this worm. This one has music if you mash it's head but she still ignores it. I think it's because the other worm is softer and more snuggly than this product is.

A big hit!
I gave this to my great grandson for his first birthday. He adores it and insists on sleeping with it. His mom likes it too! She appreciates the safety of it most of all.

Another great toy from Lamaze
My four month old son loves this worm. He hugs it while on his play mat. Each section makes a different noise. I only wish the music played longer!

Product Description

A soft friend for baby to grow with! High-quality velour fabric. Underside measures baby up to 24". Fun rattles, squeaks, crinkles and jingles with interesting textures to touch and chew. Plays "If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands" when the in

Features

• Plush toy perfect for playing and napping
• Plays the song "If You're Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands" when hugged
• Inchworm design with soft velour body
• Includes fun rattles, squeaks, crinkles, and jingles with interesting textures to touch and chew
• Recommended for babies from birth on

LeapFrog Explorer Smart Globe Reviews-Christmas Toys 2008

LeapFrog Explorer Smart Globe - Christmas Toys 2008
From LeapFrog

Customer Reviews

Did not hold attention like I thought
I have a 6 year old who loves to learn, who is a great reader, and who can sit still for hours, but I have to say this didn't hold his attention like I hoped. He had even asked for a globe, and we have so many great leapfrog products I figured this would be a hit. My take is that if it had some kind of screen like a video game attached to it, he would have loved it, but that is hindsight. Still, I think it is pretty awesome, and hope that over time so will my son.

Great item but....
You can get this directly from the leapfrog.com site much more inexpensively and reliably than on here. I waited three weeks on amazon for this item before cancelling my order from amazon. I went to the leapfrog site, and a week later I had the item for a mere 99.99.

Out of my expectation
Pretty cool globe and contains multiple functions. My 1.5 year old daughter loves to play it with the music from all the countries.

Features

• Learn fascinating facts about continents, countries, capitals, music, currency, highest points and so much more
• Eureka game mode that prompts players to find geographic points of interest before time runs out
• Six multi-level games
• Up to four players
• Features a world clock, interactive pen, volume control, headphone jack and automatic shut-off

Volcano Making Kit - Best Christmas Toys

Volcano Making Kit - Best Christmas Toys
From Toysmith

Customer Reviews

Perfect for Peter Brady
If you happen to be Peter Brady, this is your volcano kit. You can really drive Alice bananas with it.

Great fun
My 4 year old loved this. He loves projects and helped make the volcano and paint it. In fact we made two, one for his pre-K classroom. He also painted it (with help). The kit allows you to make pretty much as many volcanos as you'd like if you supply your own plaster and paint. The mold is easy to construct and durable.

We've made many, many volcanic eruptions with viegar and baking soda and it paved the way to other science kits. I highly recommend this kit.

Fun volcano kit for the whole family!
I bought this kit for my mom and I (my mom is 60, I'm 37) and we spent 2 winter evenings building volcanoes. The kit comes in a surprisingly small box, that's because the volcano mold is made of 4 panels that snap together. The kit includes the 4 volcano panels, a volcano chimney, a small bag of plaster, and watercolor paint. The panels and chimney are made of strong plastic and will not break.

It was not a completely trouble-free experience, the amount of plaster provided is not quite enough and does not allow for mistakes. Sure enough, we made a mistake on the first attempt, we waited too long between mixing the plaster and pouring it in the mold, and ended up with a mess. The solution was to go to the local store to buy a box of plaster of Paris, which allowed to make 2 volcanoes without worrying about running out.

After pouring the plaster and letting it set, the mold is taken apart to reveal the "cracked" surface of the volcano, which looks nice. The chimney remains inside, that's where the mix of soda and vinegar will go. That means the kit is not intended for making more than one volcano at a time. That was a small problem to address when making the second volcano, I cut out the spout of a water bottle and used it as the chimney for the other volcano. Worked well.

Product Description

Grades 2 & up. Make a solid volcano with the mold and plaster that is provided. Paint and decorate it with lava flow, landscapes, etc. Put baking soda and vinegar into the crater and watch the eruption. Everything you need is in the kit.

Wild Planet A Pirate's Life Light Scope Reviews

Wild Planet A Pirate's Life Light Scope
From Wild Planet

Customer Reviews

Pirate spy-glass
Spy-glass was an authentic looking toy for kids 10yrs and under.
Adults were surprised I found such a great looking toy. Looking through the spy-glass seemed blury; but that's because the magnification really worked! My 4yr old nephew was thrilled with the flashlight; but adults like myself found the bright red beam to be too much for the eyes. I'd recommend this toy for any little Pirate.

The spy scope
I found this product to be very appropriate for my grandson. It is well made and it lives up to the description given. It is great for his imagination.

Product Description

Telescope with removable flashlight. Be on the lookout for treasures with your Pirate Light Scope. Contains 8X magnification, extends to over 11 inches, and collapses for easy storage. Ages 4+.

Features

• Hand-held telescope
• 8X magnification.
• Extends to over 11 inches.
• Comes with removable flashlight.
• Folds up for easy storage and travel

Hot Wheels 4 Lane Raceway - Best Christmas Toys

Hot Wheels 4 Lane Raceway
From Mattel

Customer Reviews

Another cheap hot wheels set
I think I may have hit my limit with Hot Wheel sets. This one collapses NON-STOP. I have to tie it up with wires, but that only solves the top tier problem. I have yet to find a Hot Wheels set that doesn't become a pile of plastic in our game room. My best Hot Wheels suggestion is to just get the orange track with the piece that screws it (temporarily)to a table and let your kids build their own cool tracks.

My 4 year old son loves this ramp
My son got this when he was 4 (now he is 5). He still loves playing with it and his friends come over and love it. They have lots of fun racing the cars to see which one is the fastest. Alot of fun!

Great gift idea for the fifiteen birthday parties you will be invited to this year!
My son got this for his 5th birthday and uses it constantly. It folds up neatly and he can do by himself. After almost a years use one of the #s doesn't release so well so he said he needs a new one - um, I don't think so but nice try! Great gift idea as you will likely be invited to tons of birthday parties this year. Target had best price when I last checked.

Product Description

Want to know which Hot Wheels car is the fastest of them all? Then line them up and race them down this Four-Lane Raceway. The fair start gate and winner's flag shows the clear victor in every race. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. Folds out to 6'. Cars not included.

Features

• Want to know which Hot Wheels® car is the fastest of em all
• Then line em up and race em down the 4-Lane Raceway!
• The fair start gate and winner's flag shows the clear victor in every race!
• Connects to other Hot Wheels sets for crazy racing action
• Case has a fold out handle for you to take your racing action to go

Knight's Castle - 5 Star Customer Reviews

Knight's Castle - 5 Star Customer Reviews
From Schleich North America

Customer Reviews

Schleich Castle
My five year old son had many Schleich knights and soldiers, etc., so we finally got him the castle. He has had a lot of fun since receiving it for his 5th birthday. He and his 8 year old sister both enjoy playing with it. They also have used the castle as a home for some of their other toys as well (dinosaurs, dolls, plastic animals, etc.). They have gotten really creative in how they use and arrange the castle. The castle arrived in perfect condition and on time. This was a concern for me since it was a birthday gift. I am extremely pleased with the company who sent it. I love this toy because it is educational and I have been able to teach my children about history, and now they have an interest in the Medeival times. We have bought many Schleich toys and have been very pleased with the detail and quality of each item. If your child has a good imagination and enjoys pretending, then this is a great toy for them. If your child is used to lots of t.v. and video games, this might not be a very good choice (it is very expensive) and you might just be wasting your money. I hope this review will be helpful because it is a big investment for a toy. Have a great day!

great castle for adults or kids
I first saw this in a toy store and saved up my money for it. I haven't been disappointed. The detail and flexibility of this toy will appeal to adults, as will the realism factor- it looks like a real castle, not a fantasy fortress with goofy proportions and bright colors. Plus it's durable enough for kids. The proportions work well with Schleich, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, (smaller) Lord of the Rings and Papo figures.
My only caution would be that because of its realism factor, it doesn't have a a lot of bells and whistles. The drawbridge raises and that's about it. So it may not have as much appeal for young kids.

Best Castle for lots of Fun
We bought this for Santa to bring to our almost 5yr old son for Christmas. He saw this in a catalog and it was all he wanted. My dad bought him several knights and horses to go with some he already had and got his 6yr old brother the tent and catapult. Not only have the two boys enjoyed playing with this non-stop but it has become the home for Star Wars figures as well (They said it looked like the sand planet).
The detail is wonderful and it is designed well for different configurations - great for that imagination to work with!
This is a super durable toy and I think well worth the money. Considering there are many other similar items out there that may be a little cheaper, but will never hold up as well. I can see this toy being something my sons save for their children. If you can, buy the knights and other pieces from Schleich that compliment this piece. They are equally durable and beautifully detailed.

Product Description

The Schleich Knights' castle features ready-fitted individual parts which are simply put next to one another. Two towers, four wall parts, two connecting elements and a drawbridge are included in this package. When placed side by side, the castle measures over four feet long! Each piece is made to create a wonderful natural castle background which can be recreated with your child's imagination again and again. The individual parts are made of high-quality plastic. The towers' are 16.5 inches (40 cm) in height. The sizes have been matched to the Schleich knights' figures. Castle measures 34" x 18" x 16.5" .

Monopoly Here and Now World

Monopoly Here and Now World
From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

A world of difference from the original? Not really
Monopoly Here and Now World Edition has fun components. Tokens are six from 20 created to commemorate each city on the board; houses and hotels are fun little sculptures based on real buildings and abodes.

The infamous Internet vote for which cities to include means world-class places like Venice, Vienna, Moscow, Munich, San Francisco, Dubai and Buenos Aires missed out, while the positioning of others on the board is very much open to debate, but that's part of the fun.

Greasy piles of banknotes being replaced by a credit card may or may not be an improvement, depending on your world view. But it's certainly novel, if you have a head for numbers, because there's no way to check your balance without inserting the card in the bank machine -- which you will soon grow tired of doing, especially if you're the nominated banker.

Monopoly is always going to be Monopoly. I don't care for the over-colourful and crowded board design, but this is still the world's best property trading game at the end of the day.

Excellent!
The legendary Monopoly just got better.
the banking station is very smart and usefull.

Fun
just got it yesterday. played until 5 in the morning!!! with only 2 friends!!! just hope the banking system doesn't give us problems. it does take more time than the banking original one, but still much less than counting the money

Features

• Get ready to wheel and deal in the millions of dollars with your own monopoly credit card and a digital banking device that keeps track of your balance
• Each game includes six randomly selected movers based on items that are iconic to the continents
• Join in the biggest MONOPOLY game yet, where the deal button adds an extra element of excitement so, for a fast and frantic game, deal away
• As you play discover interesting facts about the world on the chance and community cards
• Contents: 1 game board, 1 banker unit, 6 randomly selected movers, 28 Title Deed Cards, 16 Chance cards, 16 Community Chess cards, 6 Monopoly Bank Cards, 32 houses, 12 hotels, 2 dice and instructions

Crayola Glow Station can create with Light!

Crayola Glow Station can create with Light!
From Binney & Smith

Customer Reviews

What a great gift for the artist in your child
I saw the Crayola Glow Station at my Godchilds house last week and was amazed.This 5 year old girl was having the time of her life creating figures,and was nevered bored.
I would have LOVED this gift when I was young.
This is a wonderfull toy for a child to create the artist inside of them, without the mess of Crayons.

Artistic Fun In The Dark
"Crayola" has been around since 1885 (then known as `Binney & Smith'), so you know they understand kid's toys. The `GlowStation' says it for ages 6 to 15, but I can easily see younger kids enjoying this cool gift. Like a glowing `canvas' kids can use the battery powered `wand' of light to create their own shapes, designs and drawings. The kit also contains stencils, tracer shapes and stencil sheets. Its fun in the dark, and as kids create glowing drawings, they can watch them as they slowly fade away over time - magically. Creativity is only limited by your child's imagination. This is a great start for kids who are artistically inclined. Not for everyone, but if your child likes to draw on the walls, this is a much better option.

Product Description

The Crayola Glow Station lets kids create cool, glowing masterpieces using a glow-in-the-dark, poster-sized canvas and one Light Wand with crystal-tip attachment for magical coloring effects. Supplies include 2 stencil sheets, 13 stencil "light-resist" shapes, 2 light texture sheets and one dry erase broadline marker.

Features

• Glow Station is an empowering way for kids to create in a way they never could before.
• Glow in the dark poster sized canvas with built in hanging features.
• Canvas rolls up for easy storage.
• Has a light wand with a crystal tip attachment for magic coloring effects.
• Includes stencil sheets and light texture sheets with a dry erase BL marker for image save on plain transparency sheet.

Fisher-Price Toddlerz Chatter Telephone

Fisher-Price Toddlerz Chatter Telephone
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

A Classic--Safe Choice
Seems to be fine--my one year old is not as engaged with this toy as I had hoped, but it is still a great toy. She likes to use the rope to pull it behind her.

A good old toy!!!! Thank GOD there are still a few left.
Got this toy for my grandson who loves phones. Was beyond excited that it still existed as his mom had one when she was little. It's nice to see a toy that isn't "high tech" or "super educational"....just a good old fashion toy that lets him use his imagination, learn hands on by doing and doesn't require batteries, etc etc. Think kids now adays don't get enough of that....everything is high tech and no chance for them to just plain be kids.

Cute toy
I was really excited to see this toy because it reminded me of the one I had when I was little. My only issue is the too long pull cord. I was going to cut it at first, but then decided to take the phone apart and put it inside the phone. That way I can take it back out when my son is older.

Thank you : My 1 yr old Twins Favorite Toys

Tiny Love Musical Stack & Play

Tiny Love Musical Stack & Play
From Tiny Love

Customer Reviews

Now THIS is a TOY!
Great toy- my four month old cannot take her eyes off of it! When she is having tummy time she keeps reaching for the balls and when she is sitting in my lap she loves to reach for the elephant's trunk and grab the pieces! I wish I had had this for my son- perfect toy for content play time. No frustrations from the baby, no obnoxious noises for this mommy- soft, happy music and we are both good to go!

Great for helping a child sit up
This has helped my 6 month old learn to sit on her own. She is not able to drop the balls in yet but she loves this toy. The sound effects are great and not something you will get sick of hearing over and over.

strangely interesting and stimulating!
I bought this for my one-and-a-half-month old, and she loves it! She must find it strange but interesting, cause she can spend an hour just staring at the elephant face! and the patterns on the rings. Plus, she loves it when i juggle with the rings. And the soft rings are perfect. She also likes it when i put the hard balls under her feet when she lies in the playmat - she starts kicking like mad and smiling too. The lights and music she's not so into yet, but I think she will be once she can drop the balls in herself....

Features

• 2-in-1 electronic stacking toy and ball game offers multi-sensory experience
• Integrates lights, sound, and textures
• Made with baby-soft materials
• Includes easy-to-grip soft links and rings, crinkly ears, and 4 colorful balls with rattles inside
• Recommended for children 6 months to 3 years old

Reviews Source : Listmania! My 1 yr old Twins Favorite Toys

LeapFrog Discovery Ball - Top Christmas Toys

LeapFrog Discovery Ball
From LeapFrog

Customer Reviews

What a Wonderful toy!
I bought this for four-month-old grandson and gave it to him early last night when he was fussy...talk about an instant distraction. His eyes grew wide; he started batting it, got a reaction, batted some more. He was excited, focused, enthused, delighted. After about 10 minutes of intense concentration playing, he had "sensory overload" according to his mom. That's when 3-year-old grandson and my husband began to play with it.

Grandson listened to, then started singing along with the alphabet song, looking to each of us for affirmation - so proud of himself, so thrilled to learn. My husband "discovered" the 3 settings and started playing the individual alphabet songs. I even looked up the lyrics to one of the upbeat songs, Wait for the Wagon (for the letter W)- written 1851. Then he and the boy pressed the alphabet letters to make the sounds of each and repeat. I had no idea what all this ball could do when I bought it - it's pure magic, wonderfully entertaining and provides a wealth of diverse fun and educational activities to bring joy and smiles to old and young alike.

The individual buttons may be slightly difficult for little fingers to press, but that's what parents (and grandparents)are for - to become involved and share in learning and *Discovery* with their children. Love this toy, can't wait to return Christmas day and maybe I'll get it all to myself, although I'm kind of looking forward to playing with the remote control train.

Great for babies learning to sit!
This toy was the BEST when my son was learning to sit up by himself. We would put the Discovery Ball in front of him and he could grab it and spin it, and it would make noises! He absolutely loved this toy.

Once he started crawling and being more mobile, it wasn't so interesting anymore - but I believe it served it's purpose.

Loved it as baby and still loves it 4 years later!!!
I got this one, but the spansih version, for my daughter when she was about six months old. She just turned 5 years old and she still loves it! As a baby, I would roll it to her and she would "catch" it. She loved listening to the alphabet song. Now that is in kindergarten, she still loves to listen to the Spanish alphabet and sings along with it. It is very educational and I highly recommend it to anyone regardless of English or Spanish version. This is one of the best toys ever!!!

Features

• Introduces infants and toddlers to letters, phonics, and motor skills
• Press a letter to hear its name
• Spin or roll the ball to hear the alphabet song or three other melodies
• Twinkling lights flash to the beat
• Requires 3 AA batteries (included)

Reviews Source : Listmania! My 1 yr old Twins Favorite Toys