Showing posts with label little tikes toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label little tikes toys. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Russ Berrie Yomiko Cairn Terrier 12"

Russ Berrie Yomiko Cairn Terrier 12'The Russ Berrie Yomiko Cairn is just adorable. I only wished it was a little bit bigger to make it more life like.

I bought this for a little boy who wants a dog, but his parents don't. We have a real dog that he fell in love with that kinda looks like him and so I thought he will love this. I can't wait to give it to him for his birthday. It is very real looking, cute as can be and smaller sized, but bigger than a beanie baby. It lays flat like the picture and it's face is priceless. Very good quality, I may add!

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Unlike some of the other Cairn terrier stuffed animals I have seen, with short, tightly woven coats, this one has longer, silkier hair, and is as much a pleasure for the sense of touch as it is for that of sight. Glad I ordered this one. The provider's service was excellent.

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I bought this for my three year old cousin for x-mas. she loves thw wizard of oz and will put a random dog in her halloween basket and call it toto. So i wanted to get her a stuffed dog that what simlar to toto. This is the only dog i found that looks vaguely like toto and also doesnt look like a big rat. My cousin loves her new toto and carries it around the house in the basket a bought her for him. The dog itself is life like and very well made (it stands up well to a three year old). It aslo came very well packaged and in a timely manner.

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I like the fact that the stuffed animal is small; it will fit perfectly on my vendor table I sell home-made dog treats.

The article arrived promptly and it looks just like the picture.

Very cute!

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Wood Slide Whistle

Wood Slide WhistleThis whistle is good for little kids who just want to make noise. I bought it for my 3 1/2 year old after watching the SpongeBob Slidewhistle episode and it didn't match up to his expectations. He wanted to be able to make the subtle transitions from high to low, and back again. This whistle just kind of makes noise that kind of reminds the listener of a slidwhistle. Pros: It seems almost unbreakable and it's big. It's perfect for little kids. Cons: You can't really get the true slidwhistle sound out it.

When my kids asked for a "slide whistle", I had no idea what it was. Luckily, Santa knew what one was and pointed me to the internet... As it turns out, the sudden desire for a slide whistle stems from a SpongeBob episode... So with that in mind, I was none too thrilled to have to track it down for Christmas! I did, though, and tucked it into the kid's stockings. Imagine my surprise when the kids have spent about 5.5 hours so far running around the house playing with their little slide whistle! First of all, it is not the loud, shrill sound of a typical whistle (think sports games -NOT like that). It has a nice, harmonious sound. While the kids can make a loud blow into it and thus increase the volume, that seems to take a lot of effort and does not happen too often. I am pleasantly surprised how, in this high-tech era, the kids have gotten so much enjoyment out of a non-electronic device! Thank you SpongeBob for the slide whistle idea!

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This is an excellent beginner musical instrument. I recently purchased it for my one year old baby. I wasn't sure if she'd know what to do with it, but to my surprise she started whistling with it after a few tries. She also pulls the slide back and forth (which makes its own sound, even without air being blown through). I'm sure at some point she'll figure out to combine the two. For now, she's really enjoying hearing the sounds come out. No complaints at all.

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This slide whistle is all wood, solid construction and safe. (Except for you ears. (ha ha) My grandson loves this instrument and marches around the house playing it. I would recommend this to anyone with children.

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The toy itself is great. Ended up shipping seperately, so cost more that I would have paid for it if I'd known in advance. Better to buy at Hanna Anderson where shipping is free.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Toy Store Character Bo Peep Deluxe Costume

Toy Story - Bo Peep Deluxe Child CostumeNot worth the money, it began to come apart in less than an hour. She probably wore it once and was very dissapointed.

Overall its very cute. The hat is floppy and cheaply made. I washed it and the skirt ripped all the way to the top. But it is pretty much what you expect from a costume. Size runs a little on the large side.

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Loved it. My daughter looked so cute, and the costume lasted. She played in a bounce house, ran in a sack race, and played with other kids. The costume still held up to go trick-or-treating the next day. Amazon was the cheapest I found this costume so it was well worth the price.

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The outfit is cute when it arrives but the dress falls apart almost instantly. My four year old daughter has worn it twice and the dress is falling to pieces. Just with normal wear the dress has ripped. The pants have held up well but the main component the dress is disintegrating. Very disappointed.

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This costume is very cheaply made and looks it. Came apart when we were trying it on. Hat is so flimsy it doesn't stay off my child's face. And I paid $30 for this?!?! Awful, just awful!

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Bright Starts Jungle Fun Flash Cards

Bright Starts Jungle Fun Flash CardsMy only disappointment is that only one of the "cards" is crinkly, I expected all 5 to be. My 7 month old still loves it but the crinkly part is the favorite. If all 5 cards were crinkly it would rate 5 stars.

Wish I had read the other reviews that said only one flash card is "crinkly." Also not very helpful because it's only numbers 1-5. I'd like my baby to count to ten...

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She loved it ...they were on a flight for vacation...this kept her busy..her first time on the plane..Parents were nervous about this new experience.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Bearington Bear Baby Collection "Wee Lamby" Tiny Blanket

Bearington Bear Baby Collection 'Wee Lamby' Tiny BlanketThis security blanket is beautiful, I bought for my daughter when she was a baby (newborn), and always offered at bedtime or to play, but my daughter does not give much attention to him, never sleep with the lamb.

His head is too big and his small body. It is not comfortable to hold or sleep. As room decoration is beautiful, but my daughter does not give much attention to it, She's 2 years now and never slept with the lamb... I use to decorate the room...

This item was purchased as a back up soother for my baby. The first one was a gift. We couldn't take a chance that something might happen to the first one. My daughter snuggles with her " lamby" for every nap and bedtime. The first one has held up well over 10 months. It is still super soft after several washes.

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Every kid is different but our daughter just adores Lamby. She can't go to sleep without her. Never wanted a pacifier but she LOVES Lamby. She puts fingers in her mouth and snuggles with Lamby. It's a cute little snuggler for babies and has stood up to many trips through the wash and much abuse from our 1 year old daughter and her older brother. We just bought spares because... when she loses Lamby and needs to take a nap or go to bed, NOBODY in the house is happy. Can't guarantee your baby will latch on to it like our little one did, but it's a cute toy and very sweet. Worth a few bucks to find out!

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This is really cute and soft but my baby never took interest in it. She has so many toys from my family members. I have never seen her play with this one. So, it mostly just sits in the toy box.

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The product itself is decent. It's very cute, very soft, and babies love it. My only qualm is that it comes in a plastic bag has been scotch taped shut and that looks terrible. If you are giving this as a gift you will have to repackage it in a gift bag or box. I don't know why Amazon has you rate the 'educational value' of items like this!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Infantino Pod, Monkey

Infantino Pod, MonkeyI saw this in a recent issue of Parents magazine. According to their write up on it "This adorable music player lets you create a playlist of five songs." We aren't so sure that's the case. After receiving the two we ordered (one for my daughter, the other for a friend), we realized there are absolutely no instructions, and there is already music on it. No where on the packageing does it say you can record your own music. I'm sure that Parents magazine really increased sales on this toy, since it doesn't seem to be in stock anywhere. I want to warn people before they order it. I am glad we looked at it before we gave it to our friend for her first birthday. How embarrassing it would have been to give her such a cheapy gift for such a big event.

I have emailed the company in hopes that I am wrong, and they can tell me how to record music onto it. If they are able to help, I will revise my review.

I heard back from Infantino, and we were correct, you can not record music on it. They were very helpful and apologetic. My issue is with Parents Magazine, not with Infantino. But in the end we did return the Monkey Pod.

When I received this I thought it was really cute. But as the other person said, NO INSTRUCTIONS. I too looked online and couldn't find any. I didn't call the company, I just keep trying to figure out how to record. Mine actually didn't have the large RECORD on the front, only a picture with a microphone on it. And there is a place in the bottom where you can connect what I thought would be a microphone. Figured out later it is to put headphones like the ones that go with a computer so you can listen that way. Anyway, you push the RECORD or the MICROPHONE PICTURE and put your mouth close and record. To get your voice to record (I wanted to sing 10secs of a song I sing to my granddaughter) you have to almost YELL. But it eventually does work. Cute concept, not so great product.

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This toy is great. My 18 month old loves music and she carries this thing around with her and just dances when it's on.

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We got this for Christmas, and my daughter (8 months old) loves to dance in her high chair to the music. I saw that it has a microphone on it, so i assumed it recorded, but had no clue where any packaging for it, let alone directions post Christmas craziness. So i looked around online, and then i played with it, pretty easy to get it to record (right after it say's 'lets record' ) It's not stereo quality by any means, its rough sounding, but its the music and beat that my daughter it enjoying.

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This item is pretty easy to use, you simply press the mic button and record your/child's voice and then press it again when you're done. Then it will be one of the 4 options of songs the toy plays.

However, the ability it has to record is horrible. I had to YELL into it, to get it to even slightly pick up my voice and when it played it back, it was so quiet you wouldn't be able to hear it unless the rest of the room is silent.

Also since it's so easy to record, my kids randomly press the mic button and record but it's usually just garbled movement/noise. Which puts a break in the cute music that the toy has automatically set up in it.

With all that being said, my kids (1yr and 2.5yrs) do love the toy, and quibble over it. It's just a disappointment that the cool idea of record feature doesn't work very well at all and was very poorly executed.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Random Blocks - Marble Ball Track Accessory

Random Blocks - Marble Ball Track AccessoryI purchased this product in conjunction with two other Haba products as Christmas presents for my nephews and had them shipped directly to them. I didn't realize this, but these are Kugelbahn products ffrom Germany, which are very durable and which my brother and sister-in-law like to get for the kids. When I saw them play with the sets, it was great. They were having a good time figuring out how to get the marbles to go where they wanted and building different configurations of the blocks. These are awesome toys.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Lamaze Play & Grow Rusty the Robot Take Along Toy

Lamaze Play & Grow Rusty the Robot Take Along ToyFirst of all, I want to state that I expected Rusty to be a few inches tallhe's huge! It made me that much happier because the details and colors are that much better. I bought it for my 4 month old nephew but my 2 1/2 year old nephew has made claim to it. He loves that the head spins. He loans it to his little brother when he cries and the baby just hugs it and laughs. Rusty is even cuter than pictured and apparently it's not just for babies! I highly recommend this toy. Not to mention the price is right.

We bought this for our son who was 7.5 months at the time when we were flying cross-country. I bought two new toys for him for the 5 hour plane ride, and this was one of them. He has a total of four Lamaze toys and has really taken to this one and the Giraffe. Not so much for Mortimer the Moose or Eddie the Elephant. On this toy, our son chews on the two rings as teethers, and likes chewing on the green things sticking out of the robot's ears. Between his fingers, he plays with the ribbon on the robot's feet. This robot does not have a squeaker, like other Lamaze toys, but the head turns and makes a clicking sound. Definitely a lot of sensory items on this toy, and a definite good buy on Mommy's part for a long tripbut it has continued to be a good buy 5 months later. I would recommend this Lamaze toy for other baby boys.

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Arrive fast and in new condition. Bought for a friends little boys birthday. He loves robots and I'm sure he will love this! Thank you!

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My 7 month baby loves this toy. Its a great size and has lots of things to keep him busy with his hands and mouth, especially since he is actively teething. This is really great toy that is a perfect larger size toy for our baby. I am able to clip it on my son's high chair, my Boba 3G carrier, even myself and it hangs to a decent length so he can reach for it and grab it and chew and explore. I am truly pleased that I found this terrific toy and that is a good size and has a lot to keep him entertained and distracted from his teething pain as well as keeping him occupied. Oh, and this toy's head rotates! How cool!! :-)

If you are thinking of getting a terific teething toy that is a good size and your baby will love, get this, because you wont be disappointed!

Thank you Lamaze, I wish I would of found it sooner, better late then never..... Oh and Thank you Amazon for offering a terrific infant toy at a decent price (under 12$ delivered!)

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My almost 8 month old loves this. I haven't seen one in stores so was apprehensive about buying. I ended up very pleased! Get compliments on it all the time. It's also long enough for him to grabI'd say when hanging from the top of the car seat handle, it actually touches him. Good toy! Very pleased!

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Munchkin Bullfrog Bug Scoop Bath Toy

Munchkin Bullfrog Bug Scoop Bath ToyI was looking for a new bath toy that did move in the water on its own, but didn't use up a bunch of batteries or be prone to not working properly. So we tried this. I agree with the other reviews, the actual frog net isn't as "fun" as the bugs that zip around in the water. I will actually hold up the net and my daughter will put the bugs in and then grab the net to keep them there. She is 18 months old. She doesn't pull the string on her own either, but she loves handing them to me and letting me pull the string and drop the bug in the water and it goes zipping around.

When we first got this, she didn't know what to think of the bugs moving around and I think she was a little scared of them. Lol. But once she realized they were toys and not real bugs, they are now one of her favs at bathtime!

My 14 month old loved/loves this toy! The bugs swimming around the bath give him plenty to chase and he loves to pull the string. Two months later, they are slowing down a bit---sometimes it is just an issue of being water loggedbut I also think they just don't have that many "pulls" in them. Still floating around in the bath provides some entertainmenthe can still fish for them with the net. Good buy!

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I got this for my son when he was a year old. He's 2 1/2 and still loves it. I've bought it for other's for gifts too. It's a good one.

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My daughter loves the bath and loves these toys. She loves watching the bugs "swim" around after I pull the string.

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The little bugs that come with this bath toy are adorable! I love that they're a wind up toy and that they buzz through the water. They're large enough that they're not a choking hazard and seem sturdy in construction. My only complaint is that after 6 months of use, one of the bugs seems to have quit retracting. It seems a bit overpriced, but it's a fun bath toy.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Rubie's Costume Deluxe Baby Bunting

Deluxe Baby Bunting, Lil' Guppy, 1 to 9 MonthsThis costume didn't fit my 3 month old baby very well at all. The fabric is thin and unflattering. The head piece was huge for a 3 month old, even though it states that it will fit 1-9 month olds. The picture is much cuter than the product.

So cute....the packaging says that it's a guppy but really a clownfish (or Nemo). A little difficult to get on but it is so adorable.

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I bought this costume thinking it would fit my 6 month old son. He's 27 inches long and 16 lbs., and this barely fit him. His legs kept coming out because there was only a small velcro closure at the rear end of the costume (for easy diaper changes). However, the head portion was too big for him since his head is on the smaller side. It's a very cute costume, and we received lots of compliments on it, but it may not fit babies who are a little bigger than average.

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This costume is super cute, but it's HUGE! If you have a newborn, there is NO WAY it will fit him/her. Our daughter is 4 months and it's way too big on her. The material isn't anything fancy, but she's a baby; it'll do. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase, I just wish the costume was a lot smaller...

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I bought this for my 6 month old for Halloween. Since the size was 0-9 months, I thought we were in the clear. Wrong. The body of it was too short. My son's legs wouldn't even fit in it, and he is in the 50th percentile (not an unusually tall baby). The hat was WAY too big and kept turning around so he couldn't see, and the eyes of the fish were in a weird position. Instead of a clownfish, he looked more like a tadpole. And the arms were way too long. I had to constantly push the sleeves back so he could get to his hands. I don't think my child has an odd shape, so I have to assume this costume was the problem! He looked very awkward in this costume. I wouldn't recommend it.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Viking Toys Pirate Ship

Viking Toys Pirate ShipThe toy pirate-ship features white wheels that won't mark furniture or floors making it perfect for use in daycare and home! The ship can be pulled or pushed, but it also floats, making it the perfect tub toy for bath-time play too. We found the toy to be sized just right for little hands, and the smooth soft edges are safe for teething toddlers.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Adora Carry All Bag

Adora Carry All BagI was so disappointed when I received this item. It is very tiny, about 7 inches in width and 5 inches in height. It is made of cotton and it comes with two diapers inside, the two towels on the outside are just tiny little pieces of fabric with a bow sewn on them. I really feel like I could have bought something nicer at Walmart for about $10.

Great to play, but it is very small, and the material is not very durable anyway I recommend buying. Nice!

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Professional Balloon Pump

Balloon PumpI have used many of this same kind of pump, mostly because it is least expensive. But after having multiples of them break in 1-2 days' use, I will not buy this kind any more. I do twisting for the kids as part of my medical practice, and there's nothing worse for my audience than having a pump break during use and a kid still waiting for a balloon.

Used this for a school carnivalso it was immediately put to the test and passed. Worked as well as any of others. Although, I do hear the lip of balloons fits better on mini pumps. Great Value, it will be put to use next year as well.

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This balloon pump worked as described and sure made short work of blowing up the long balloons used to make animals. And the price was sure reasonable!

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I purchased four of these pumps for a team building exercise with 30 adults. We couldn't get them to work in any way that was less effort than simply blowing up the balloons the old fashioned way.

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I've had several of these pumps and it doesn't last long. It tends to crack at the shaft. Don't buy.

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Farm Scene Wooden Picture Book

Farm Scene Wooden Picture BookWe have a couple of these Selecta wooden books, and we love them. Our one year old son loves looking at the simple and sweet images. And because the book is wooden, it is indestructable. He is also able to easily turn the thick pages, and enjoys how they clack together. These books are small, and this makes them perfect for taking along in the car. These books make a great addition as something a little different to your collection.

Good durable picture book for kids that put everything in their mouth; plus it's not made in China so it's probably safe.

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My 10 month old continues to love these books. They come 'tied' with a short rope that is connected with a ball. She enjoys chewing on the ball, especially when she's teething. She also like to hold the ball and shake the book to make the wood pieces clank together. It's a perfect size for her little hands, but also handy for the diaper bag. We give this 5 stars all around.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Green Toys My First Blocks

Green Toys My First BlocksThese are easy to hold but too large to fit in the mouth. Smooth with no corners or sharp edges. Best of all if you step on one they don't hurt your feet or break. Dishwasher safe and easy to sanitize. I expect these blocks to hold up to more then one kid and would be good for a day care or preschool. They seem to grow with your kids so they will hold interest from about 6 months to at least 4 years if not 6 for those who like to stack and build towers. While they don't snap together when stacked the bumps align and keep them together fairly well while still keeping them easy to handle for the one year old set. They will hold up to heavy chewers too, although some of the worst might make a dent or two.

Considering the safety issues and the quality these blocks are a great value too.

i am a big fan of green toys! if your child is over 1, buy two sets so there are a good number of blocks to build with. under 1 years old, one set will be suitable for the gnawing, throwing, clicking, banging, etc...that children will do.

these block DO attach together and you CAN build towers with them. the variety of different shaped blocks is good. and i ordered two sets and received two different color sets.

the colors aren't harsh like most baby toys, they aren't made in china, and they are a green product. i would much rather my child play with these than some chemical ridden, made in china set of blocks that will probably be recalled soon.

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I bought these blocks for my 15 months old son. I choose these blocks over the other blocks available on the market because they are green and safe, which I feel is very important, especially in blocks who tend to be played a lot with.

So I really was excited when they arrived! The blocks have the perfect size and have nice colours, also there is enough variety in the shapes.

HOWEVER my big problem with them is that they don't stay together, if you put one block on top of the other they are not attached to each other in any way so they just fall off with the mildest push. So building anything is impossible.

Another problem is that you have to put the smaller blocks on top of the big blocks, the other way around doesn't work. So for example, you can't put 3 small blocks next to each other and than put a bigger block on top (it doesn't attach, you can't lift it).

So, these blocks work for small babies who like pushing things over and seeing things fall but if you are looking for blocks to build with, skip these (wish I had).

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Like other reviewers have said, two sets will give you more blocks to play with...I'd personally love FOUR but I'm an adult and these are for my daughter. She loves them and my husband and I enjoy them too! ;) The fact that they don't 'link' together like duplos or other blocks makes them more age-appropriate. As an educator, I know that this age loves to build as much as they like to tear down and these blocks allow them to do just that.

Green toys makes highly durable, safe, quality, USA made, ecofriendly products and this is just another one we've added to our toy bin.

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Glad to see the use of recycled materials. I also understand the concept of not having them snap tightly together so little babies can put them together and take them apart. However, these just don't snap together at all. The base is just too flexible and needs more rigidity. I would rate them above just slightly above average due to recycled and he does like to smack them down when I build it, but they are hard to build anything other than just a straight up stack due to flexibility.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Play Town: Policeman/Robber 2-Pack

Play Town: Policeman/Robber 2-PackExcellent durable toy for little curious fingers :) My son loved them right away. They are very sturdy and can stand on the own. The price on Amazon compared on Ebay is very very decent.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Radio Flyer Retro Rocket

Radio Flyer Retro RocketMy son received this from Grandma he loves it. It has a number of sound bytes that are accompanied by lights and vibrations. It's an interesting piece of eye candy very nostalgic. The only problem with it is that it's not a very good ride on, a good sit on toy yes, but not very easy to ride. Unless your child has an above average inseam, he won't be able to foot power the item, plus it doesn't steer?

Good news:

1. Kids from 11 years old to 1 year old loved playing with it.

2. Great features: various sound effects, flashing lights, and vibration effects.

3. Well made and durable.

4. Fairly easy to assemble.

5. Good value.

6. Wheels don't mark on wood or stone floor.

Suggested Improvements:

1. Installing the wheel caps could be made easier by screwing it on instead of having hammering it in.

2. Make the front wheels turn to make it more manueverable instead of sliding it to turn.

3. Make the body of the rocket slimmer in the middle so smaller kids can have their feet touch the floor.

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I ordered this toy from Amazon without being able to see it in person. The rocket is on the smaller size. I was sort of disappointed in the size. It is comparable to a little tykes push car. It is definately for a 1-3 year old. Though my five year old plays with it. She really likes to push her one year old brother on it. The seat/under seat storage hinge is plastic and seems flimsy. If you want to push your tot on it you have to hold on to the fins. They are not little tikes plastic. They bend a little when pressure is applied, so be careful not to break them off. It has great sound affects, and the vibration is an attention grabber. My kids love it. It is played with everyday. My son climbs on and grunts and rocks(his way of asking to be pushed around). No problems yet. It is pricey in my opinion. I am glad the children love it.

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We got this for our little boy's 2nd birthday and he LOVES it. He didn't actually ride on it the first couple weeks but he pushed it around like a big car, liked to put things in the secret storage compartment, he'd flip it over and play with the wheels, push the buttons and click the nose cone. Once he started riding on it, it was just one more fun thing to do with it. I was worried that the lack of an actual steering wheel might be a drawback since a steering wheel is one of his favorite things in the world but he never seemed to mind it being fixed in place. The vibrating button scares him a little and sometime he'll push that button and then run a few steps away from it while it does the big noise and vibration.

I've seen a couple negative reviews where people thought it was bigger from looking at the picture, assumed it was made of metal and were disappointed to discover it's plastic... Well, if you read the info that's available to you before ordering you won't be disappointed when what you get is not what you imagined. It's exactly what I expected, perfect size for a 32.5" tall 2 year old to sit on and doesn't take up too much space around the house either. It does have a couple slight scratches from being turned upside down but toys are meant to be played with, not kept pristine IMO, so we're not woried about it.

One note: beware of eBay sellers trying to price gouge this item, claiming it's HTF, rare, etc. I looked there to do some price comparisons and people were setting minimum bids higher than you can buy it for through established retail outlets online, and with higher shipping costs.

Anyways, it's perfect and he loves it. I don't consider it to be intended as an educational toy, hence the 3 star rating. Do your research before buying and let the fun begin!

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We got this for my son when he was 11 mos using a gift card meant for his 1 yr. birthday. We've had it for about 6 months and he has used it in different ways as his motor skills developed. It is one of our favorite toys.

WHAT MY 15-MO. OLD ENJOYS ABOUT IT:

-pressing the buttons

-opening the seat and hidding toys, dog food, blocks, etc.

-getting on it and pushing himself backwards a few steps

-holding on to the handlebars and standing on it Evil Knievel-style (hasn't tipped over)

-holding on to the handlebars and pushing it around the house with it facing backwards

-giving his toys or food boxes "rides" around the house as he pushes it

WHY MOMMY LOVES IT:

-waaaay cooler than a cartoon-themed car. I never bother to put it away when I know people are coming over. I love getting compliments on it.

-the sounds it makes are not annoying. I usually smirk when my son is pushing it and it says "approaching warp speed"

-my son plays with it alone while I clean or cook

-I enjoy seeing how well he has learned to steer it (as he pushes it from the handlebars) and maneuvers it around the dinning room, down the hall, in and out of rooms, even the bathroom (mostly used on hardwood floors)!

Drawbacks

-there is no on/off switch for operating it without the noise or vibration

-the seat flap does not stay open on its own so a 1 yr old would probably not have the coordination to hold the door open with one hand while putting something inside it.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Russ Berrie Nikki Cat 14"

Russ Berrie Nikki Cat 14'This was the second Russ Berrie Nikki Cat I purchased, both gorgeous. One I gave to my little Niece for Christmas and the other takes residence on my bed !!

We ordered the cat because, in the pictures, it looked really cute. We were right, and our granddaughter loved her birthday gift!!

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My granddaughter wanted a mother cat with three kittens for Christmas. I couldn't find a set, so this became the mother cat and I purchased three kittens separately from a different manufacturer. This is a lovely mother cat and she makes part of a wonderful set. She was also received in a very timely manner.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Wink Pink Rolling Coaster the Wiggling Wiggle Race Car Premium Scooter

Wink Pink Rolling Coaster the Wiggling Wiggle Race Car Premium ScooterOK, Let this be your helpful review in order to choose between this and the Plasmacar. I got my daughter one of each for her bday so that she would be able to ride with friends and there would be no arguing. Also my hubby or I can ride along with her which has proven to be oodles of fun. This car and the plasma are basically identical besides the seat. So, basically they are the same. I really wanted this color scheme and amazon doesn't offer the plasmacar in the pink/black. I was weary but after having them side by side, I can't tell the difference between the two. Happy Shopping.

This is an awesome product -I was dubious at first, but all 4 of my kids love the two Pink Cars! Easy to set-up, and even better, are being used daily.

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My 4 yr old rides this with ease, fast, easy assembly. Very strong and durable the favorite Christmas present this yr!!

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