Brio My First Sets - Shorty the Dog

Pretty expensive toy and from a famous brand but it doesn't really seem like a train at all and it has never entertained my kids for more than a few seconds. My son is 2 and loves trains, was given this at 9 months old and it has never been a favourite. Plus the magnets are pretty weak.

Well, unlike the other review, ALL three train cars DO fit inside our blue dog's zippered tummy. So we can bring this set, all zipped up, to the Pediatrician's office for entertainment. (If you want to bring track, you can rubber-band a circle's worth to the dog like we do.) Perhaps uneven production quality is why these have disappeared from store shelves. I don't understand why there are magnets in the tips of the ears, but hey, maybe it's for more 'open-minded play' than my grown-up (closed-minded) brain can process. I always like the quality and feel of Brio's trains, and the paint and rolling action is as good here as ever. The plush doggie, however, is sewn in a stylized zig-zag contrast thread stitch, which I feel somewhat detracts from his overall appeal, and he is not machine washable according to the tag, which is a rather fatal flaw in a child's toy, in my opinion.

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I bought this for my 15 mo. old son so that he would have some trains of his own to play with while his 2.5 year old brother plays with his trains. It has met that purpose. The two dog cars and the one ball car (the ball rotates while it moves) are great. They are cute and sturdy and the boys know whose cars are whose.

The things to know ...

1. None of the cars fit in the zippered pocket of the plush dog. So if you're counting on that feature know that it's not what it's cracked up to be.

2. The bone leash does a good job of pulling the cars (though my son is not interested in doing that). While there are mangets on the bone and the plush dog the magnets are not strong enough to pull the dog. (You can tuck the bone into the dog collar if that really matters to you)

In summary the cars are great, so if you're comfortable with the price for 3 cars then I'd recommend this toy. While the plush dog is cute, it doesn't do what it says it will. My son isn't playing with it either. So, if you're drawn to this predominantly for the plush dog, I can't recommend it.

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MiYim Organic Chicken Rattle - Pink

great seller. fast shipping. wished the item was packaged better. the item came in an envelope without bubble wrap or anything to prevent damages during transportation

My son had the yellow chicken rattle and loved it, so I bought the pink one for my daughter. Now that she is 6 months old and teething this is the perfect thing to safely leave in the crib. It's not the type of stuffed animal that I have to worry about her suffocating on because of the size and shape, but I also wouldn't want to have a hard plastic teether in the crib. This is perfect. She chews on it while falling asleep and when she first wakes up, just like my son did with his. I feel better knowing it's organic and made of safe materials.

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This rattle isn't as vibrantly colored as some of the other rattles on the market, but it's dyed with vegetable dyes and I like that kind of natural alternative. The rattle isn't super loud, thank heaven-cause my daughter is able to hold it in the car without the noise being too intensive for me. I have other Miyim products and I will continue to purchase from this brand, as the packaging is beautiful and I like their company philosophy.

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I don't recommend this toy at all... I washed it once and most of the color came off. now it looks like a toy that has been used for years.

besides, I can barely hear rattle noise, useless.

It might be organic, but just so you know, it's made in CHINA!

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Gund Curious George Red Shirt 12" Plush

My 15-month old daughter absolutely LOVES Curious George! My husband and I wanted to get her a stuffed animal of George to play with since we don't let her watch a lot of tv. After ordering a different Curious George stuffed animal, and being greatly disappointed, I came across Gund's 12" Plush Curious George and decided to give this one a try since Gund is known for quality products. From the moment we opened the box, we knew we had the perfect Curious George for our little girl! Right away we noticed how sturdy the workmanship was and the size was perfect! Our little girl is very happy with her new friend, and we have no complaints! Well done, Gund!

Perfect size for our granddaughter to carry around. It has a very sweet face just like the cartoon character. I have seen other curious George stuffed toys that are not nearly as soft or cute. This one is adorable!

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I love the detail on this plush toy. It's soft and perfect for little hands to hold, and is good quality.

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My daughter loves her "Georgie." So far it was survived very nicely almost 6 months of sleeping and playing with my toddler. She is not rough on her toys, but I'm still glad to say that it's not falling apart at all.

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Super cute and very well made. My toddler loves him and I would buy more of these in different styles.

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Sassy My Little Sunshine Mirror

RED high lead contained danger rating TOY** DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.

AMAZON SHOULD NOT SELL THIS ITEM. EVEN SASSY does not list this toy on their website anymore. Amazon should be more responsible about safe toys.

My son loves this little mirror. He enjoys when the cheeks light up and when he sees himself. He also loves to chew on the butterfly and ladybug. I checked on the sassy web site and I did find this product listed there.

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This is the perfect toy for distracting a fussy baby. The glowing cheeks do it all.

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Jellycat Small Yellow Bashful Duckling 7

We got this little guy for our 14 month old's Easter basket. He is soft and cuddly and our son loves him. It is definitely a small stuffed animal, but he is great for little hands. Our son calls him "quack quack" and he plays with him and hugs him every night before bed. I would definitely buy from the Jellycat brand again.

Bought this as an Easter present for my nephew. Didn't think he would get much use out of it immediately being as he was only 7 months old. I was wrong! His mom recently let me know that it is now one of his go to toys.

The duck is soft and very plush; I haven't been told how easy it is to clean.

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I returned and ordered the medium. I would recommend the small for a baby. Very soft and would make a great bedtime buddy.

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I was specifically looking for a duck for my daughter's Easter basket because she has just learned to say "duck." I chose this duck because he was the right size and price. He is perfect for her little hands, big but not too big. Very soft and cute as well. I am very pleased.

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This little duck was the perfect addition to my son's Easter basket. It is small...perfect for his little hand's to hold. I love how soft it is. I would recommend it.

Fisher-Price World of Jungle Junction Roadway Playset

Our son gave the Fisher Price World of Jungle Junction Roadway Playset to our 2-year old grandson while they were visiting our home for Christmas. We were all disappointed in the product firstly because the elevator was nearly impossible to move up and down, and secondly because the cars kept flying off the ramps. But even worse, once assembled, the playset is impossible to disassemble in order to put it back in it's box. As a result, our son was forced to leave the set at our house since there was not enough room in their car to take it back to their home assembled. We would all strongly recommend against purchasing this toy.

As all Fisher-Price toys this one is fun with bright colors and age appropriate. Our grandson loves it. Very fun.

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fun for the kids, easy to assemble, cute toy to last awhile, had to buy more characters separate from this

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My son loves jungle junction cartoon and he has fun with these toys. They were smaller than I thought for how much they are but no one else sell these toys.

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If you have a Jungle Junction fan this set is GREAT! My son hasn't stopped playing with it since we bought it!

Buggybu Playtime Busy Bug Activity Toy

my son really likes this. i thought it would be more of an insect and it really looks like a girl toy to me but my 6 month old loves untieing the knots biting the squeeker as well as the velcro on her antenae.

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Infantino 20 Piece Matching Puzzle

My three year old loves this puzzle. The pieces are large, thick and colorful. It comes in a great box that has a rope carrying handle, so storage is not a problem and the pieces won't get lost easily. It's a great puzzle that helps with the recognition of animals and with fine motor skills.

She calls it "pieces" and loves trying to name the animals and pulling out all the different pictures. Would definitely purchase again.

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I bought this puzzle for my 2 yr old niece as a Christmas present. Her mother said she absolutely loved them and that they were perfect for her age. I would Highly recommend this puzzle set and I will probably by the same set for my other niece as soon as she is old enough to enjoy them.Infantino Where's My Tail Puzzle

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We purchased these for our daughter when she was about 18 months old and she has always really enjoyed them! They are a good step up from the simple chunky wooden puzzles and offer a bit more of a challenge to her at this point. She loves searching through the set to find the matching tails for all the animals -overall they are quite entertaining for her! The puzzle pieces are thick & sturdy she's been playing with them for about 3 months now and so far the only signs of wear & tear are on the box the puzzle pieces still look great! And speaking of the box . . . my one small complaint is that the little rope handle that goes over the box lid is so short that it is difficult for us (parents) to open and therefore nearly impossible for our daughter to open hence the ripped lid of the box. But, I guess I don't know if we just somehow ended up with a shorter handle than most of them have. Overall, a very fun product and I would recommend it if your toddler loves puzzles!

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We bought this for our daughter's second birthday. She has recently shown more interest in puzzles and can do most peg puzzles on her own. She absolutely loves this. It is fun for her to find the matches, say the animal names or sounds, and put the pieces together. She sometimes needs help, but she can usually put the pieces together by herself once she has a match. This is a nice intermediate puzzle to move her to the next level from peg puzzles to regular ones and a great activity to do together. The pieces are very sturdy, but a child who is used to wood puzzles needs to be watched or they may chew on the pieces.

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Rosella Clutching toy

HABA is a WONDERFUL company. We have had excellent customer service where they have gone above and beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend supporting this company based on our experiences with their staff and their well crafted products!

Rosella is a small toy, perfect for baby hands. My daughter loves to shake and rattle everything to hear the noises made. This toy does not disappoint. Our daughter is 12 months old and her attention is captivated by Rosella.

Our children loved this toy. It apparently tastes great! And provides lots of entertainment. It can be used by adults in "puppet" shows. It makes noise thanks to it's "hands" with rattled about. Definately recommend this for babies looking to mouth something :) It was so good, we've since bought many more of them (or their similar versions there's mouse, and other characters) for our friends' and familys' babies.

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Let me start by saying we own TONS of HABA toys, and we love them. I consider them to be heirloom quality--they are made in Germany--NOT China, and they are so well made.

Rosella The Clutching Toy is made very well--but--in my opinion with a MAJOR DESIGN FLAW. The arms are made of string, and at the end have small balls attached. The string may be thick, but I fear it could be a choking hazzard if a child bites through them, and in turn possibly choke on the small balls.

At first I allowed my daughter to play with this, and sure enough, the first thing that went in her mouth were the little balls at the end. After only a couple of days, and tons of worry, with that gnawing feeling of: this toy is not safe, I took it from her pile of toys. Now, it has become a decoration on a shelf!!

Keep your piece of mind, and don't buy this!!

By the way, a great toy made by HABA that my daughter loves is the "Flower Trio Clutching Toy" It's pretty and doesn't seem to have any possible choking hazzards.

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My daughter is four months and she likes the smiley face and the sound the toy makes when the arms move.

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High needs baby who loves this toy over the flashy talking ones. Good quality, I bought it for more. Great price

Sesame Street Beginnings Happy 1st Birthday Party Banner

this banner is everything that I asked however I did not use it. I ordered a few extra things and they had Happy Birthday on it as well.

My order came FAst and it was accurate. Easy to order from and my product was cute as I expected.

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Tolo Toys Tick Tock Musical Clock

I was so excited to find this clock for my son: it is cute, few parts, no batteries, sings a song and the hands move like a real clock, and it is sreamlined so there are no pieces to poke him when he wants to take it to bed. For five minutes at Christmas it was the gift, the song was cute, and everything else was great. Then the music stopped and it would not play anymore. From the sounds of it, the spring disconnected. Nice idea, but next time, especially for that kind of money, I hope Tolo makes another clock like this but keeps the springs attached. I haven't found out what customer service is like yet, at least I hope I get a full refund.

My 18 month old son has some other Tolo toys and they are great. This one however, is disappointing.

Bad points:

* Don't be fooled by the term "musical" it only plays Hickory Dickory Dock.....over and over and over again!

* It also arrived pretty scratched as there was some sand like powder in the box, but this was nothing compared to how scratched it got after my son played with it for 10 minutes.

* My other big complaint is that the hands don't line up, so when you put the minute hand on 12 O'clock, the hour hand is always inbetween two numbers. You can't teach telling the time if the hands won't show 2 O'clock, 3 O'clock etc.

The good points of the toy are:

* My son loves the handle and carries it around.

* The knobs are big and chunky, good for little hands.

* The musical part is wind-up, so no batteries required.

* The yellow and green parts next to the handle also twist and make a noise.

I really wanted to like this toy, but I just don't, its too basic and not carefully manufactured.

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Perfect for one year old and up. Most toddlers love clocks, and this one will be no exception. Sturdy, durable, fun, AND cute!!!!!

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He loves to play with his clock. It is rugged also. Gave it to him on his 1st birthday, and one of the first toys he heads for.

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Good toy for the 2 year olds to play with but also good eductional toy for the 4 and 5 year olds to learn how to tell time.

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Press & Go Crocodile

I bought this for my 5 month old son for his first Christmas. We took it in the kitchen and watched it go.. and he LOVED it! It moves fast and goes about 5 feet and the alligator jaws "chomp" while it is in motion. Tried it on the carpet, but the effect was not good as it only moved about 1 foot in distance.

My one year old recieved this for his birthday and loved it! He has no problem pushing the little bird to make him roll away.

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I bought this for a friends little boys first birthday. He loved it! Even his older siblings loved it. The way it takes off when you push down the birds is really cute. I would buy it again.

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My nephew loves this toy. It is easy for him to push the blue part down and he loved watching it roll across the floor.

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Oval Bell Rattle - Unfinished

I was so excited to find this rattle (along with the similar version w/ wooden rings along the columns) because it's all natural (no paints) and MADE IN THE USA (hard to find anything NOT made in China these days). While it appeared just as the picture displayed, it was a big rough and my child ended up scratching himself w/ the non-smooth edges. For babies that put everything in their mouths, I'd hope the product would be smooth (e.g., sanded down more). Unfortunately, it's not the case. So, I'd say this product checks the box for being natural and made in the usa...but could be improved to be more "baby friendly."

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Madame Alexander My First Baby - Powder Blue, 12 Inch

I love the look of this doll and really wanted it to work out. The doll arrived with a small hole in the plush fabric that unravelled very easily. I also have to agree with the other review that the plush fibers come out very easily. I expected better quality with it being a Madame Alexander Doll.

My one year old got this doll in blue for christmas. It has a very soft body and a hard head and hands. The hood slides back on the bald head. Super cute. She has played with it and slept with it for 2 months. I have even had to throw it in the wash with some other toys and bedding. It came out perfect. Nothing has come off or come lose. The perfect first doll.

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Very cute doll; has the "Madame Alexander face." A little smaller than it looked in the picture, but a good size for my 1 y/o niece. Good value.

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Well, the munchkin might have given this doll one star as her clothes do not come off (that would be the doll's clothes, not the munchkin's). HOWEVER, her parents give it a five because her clothes stay on. She is soft and hug-gable and a great doll for an 18 month old.

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My 3 month old loves this! This is Her first. Baby doll. Very soft and very washable! Perfect for a first doll

VTech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight

Awful! Loud, chaotic, no real educational value, and worst of all not a flash light! Our baby discovered our flashlight and loves it, but he likes to shine it in his eyes and our real flashlight is too bright for that. We wanted a flashlight with a gentler light and more baby friendly form. This VTech flashlight absolutely did not deliver. First, it is not a flashlight, in that you press a button or switch and the light goes on. Instead, there are 3 numbered buttons and one ladybug button. When you hit any of these these buttons, the light flashes randomly (but does not stay on), and a riot of crazy beeps, chimes, and voices goes off. We had it on the quiet setting and even so, it drove us crazy just testing it. You cannot get the light to go on without the noises. It's also super confusingly designed. You'd think the ladybug, being on the handle and ergonomically where your thumb would be, would turn the light as long as its depressed, but no, it just brings on another seizure-inducing round of flashes and shrill noises. This was an immediate return.

I bought this for my 1 year old's birthday. She loves anything that lights up and plays music. The handle is easy to grip for little hands and the ring that changes the color of the light is easy for little ones to turn. It also has features that teach counting and different animals. It is a very cute idea for a toy that will be played with for a long time. I am sure my oldest will be playing with it too.

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Great toy, my two year old toddler plays with it but, doesn't care about the light. I didn't pay $30 maybe around $12 from Target...

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This is a great product. It has many different buttons and it is a flashlight? What more could a little kid ask for? I do believe the shipping was some what fast. I would recommend this product. No issues with it so far and it is good quality.

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I think this is pretty cool and so do most kids that come in contact with it. My 18mo doesn't seem super impressed by it but I think that has more to do with his personality than it does with the flashlight.

Munchkin 3 Pack Mini Ducks Boy

I ordered these for my son for Christmas thinking I was getting the fireman, police officer and doctor one and instead I got a sports one and my son really would have liked the other one better. I read later "colors may vary" but this isn't colors varying this is the whole costume the duck is in. The ducks themselves are nice but should be clearer in the description.

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I only wish we had the choice to pick up characters, like a consumer mentioned, I would have liked the doctor, police officer and coach...

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I try not to buy squirting toys due to the potential for bacteria and mold growth. I was unaware that these were not just small sealed rubber ducks, but squirting toys. They are cute, but not what I was looking for.

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Infantino Bug Buddies 2-in-1 Activity Mirror

Nice toys, but the mirror is too flexible and therefore when you look in it you feel like you are drunk. We covered the mirror part up with a picture of us instead, so that our son can still paly with the toys.

I ordered this mirror because it was compact and had a cute bug theme. When I received it I couldn't believe how distorted the mirror was. I know it has to be a safety mirror but what use is it if the baby can't tell what they are looking at. It was worse than a funhouse mirror. I returned it because I didn't want to risk my baby's vision.

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I got this mirror for my son's crib, and to be honest he never engaged with it in the crib at all. When I took it out and gave it to him on the floor, however, he thought it was awesome. He likes the rattle in the dragonfly and the reflective surface. I like the sturdy construction and light weight that makes it safe for him to play with.

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As others have stated, the mirror portion does look like you are in a fun house. It is a cute mirror but if it wasn't a hassle to return things, I probably would have.

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Perfect. Nice size, not overwhelming in the crib. The mirror is not an actual mirror, but a safe reflection, totally funtional. Be sure to take off the plastic protective cover. The colors are vibrant and attract the attention of our baby. The bugs are attached with velcro and a string. We cut the strings off so our baby could play with the toy. It frustrated him, that he couldn't take it off. We bought this when he was an infant, he's nine months now and still loves it.

Winfun Groovy Bongo Band

My 10-month old loves banging on his bongos! The left buttons allow him to switch the sound that is made (i.e. 'bongo' sound, horses, etc.) and the right buttons play a songs with various rhythms.

We bought this for our 10-month old granddaughter. She loves it, particuarly the ability to change the sounds made by the bongo to animal sounds. Her parents love it, particularly because they can turn it off when play time is over.

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The item was dirty in the package. When I opened the shipping box, the item was in the "factory box". Inside this flimsy box (not suitable for retail sale) I found the item I ordered. I was very dusty/dirty and therefore not suitable for my baby. Also, the music is too loud so the bongo noise that baby would make would be drowned out. So I sent it back. I will look for real bongos for the price I paid for this toy.

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Seven month old and 26 month old brothers love this drum. The buttons are easy to push and the music is fun.

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Love the different settings with animals and songs. It's great that it lights up. Fun toy for a one-year old!

Bright Starts Stack and Teethe, Primary, 6-12 Months

I have nothing negative to say about this cute, colorful stacker. The rings are each a different shape, and I think that is a real improvement over other ring stackers. The only thing that kept this from getting 5 stars is that only the top shape has a rattle in it. It would be really great if they all rattled, but it's still worth buying.

Baby loves chewing on the rings, but her favorite thing is to use the post as a hammer. I didn't expect the whole thing to be so lightweight. All the parts are just air-filled plastic. I thought it would be more solid. We got this for her when she was 7 months, and she was able to palm the top of the post and just lift the whole thing in the air with one hand, which means she just dumps all the rings off rather than learning to lift them up one by one. Also, the post doesn't taper at all, so there's not really any challenge in stacking the shapes...they all fit regardless of what order they're stacked. She likes to play with it, so it still gets three stars, but I wish it were more challenging as a puzzle rather than just a holder for a bunch of teething toys.

Also, I noticed other reviews mentioned one ring being a rattle, but none of the rings on our set rattled.

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My 6 month old loves these! He can play with them for quite a long time. Now that he's getting older (almost 8 months) he's figuring out how to take them on and off the stacker. Fun toy!

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Good quality and fun for the new grandson. He went right for it! Came in time for Christmas, too. Thanks!

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I bought this as a gift so I am not sure how well it is liked or how well it has held up. I was pleased with the product when I received it. It was as described and with Amazon Prime, shipping was a breeze.

Gotz Cool Tools Box

I actually returned this.. I disappointed.. This is okay toy but description of this was different when I received it. There was no white frame to hold each toys on th cover of tool box. So I made all mess when my son opened the box.