Showing posts with label online toy shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online toy shopping. Show all posts

Friday, August 15, 2014

Fisher-Price The Wonder Pets Schoolhouse Adventure Playset

Fisher-Price The Wonder Pets Schoolhouse Adventure PlaysetLet me start by saying my kids LOVE this toy. They adore the Wonder Pets. However...FP did not engineer this toy well at all. The flag pole, the tree, and the slide come off so easy!! In fact, it's a pain. My kids are two and three and every 10 seconds something falls off, then I hear "Mommy, this broke, please fix it!" I plan on putting some glue under the tree and the flag pole so it doesn't come off. I gave it three stars because the kids are enjoying the school house, but if it weren't for that I would really give two stars because all the parts come off. I "wonder" why they didn't notice it during testing!

My daughter absolutely LOVES the Wonder Pets so I knew she would love this, and overall, it is a good toy. However, there are a few drawbacks. 1) The tunnel that the animals can slide down through, the tree, and the flag pole are not attached to the toy--they're removable, which would be okay if it took more than a simple nudge to pop them off. So, my daughter gets frustrated because they are constantly popping off. 2# There are animals all over the toy #birds, squirrels, Ollie), but they are the same color as the plastic. The birds in the tree are green like the leaves. Ollie is green like the grass. So, they do not stand out to little children. Overall, though, my daughters LOVES this toy.

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My son loves Wonder Pets which we chose as the theme for his 2nd birthday party! Then we found this schoolhouse activity set thinking it was going to be the perfect gift...not! The attachable pieces do not stay in place, coming off way too easily (ie; the tree barely stays standing, the shoot detaches when you tough it, and when the flyboat is placed on the flagpole it doesn't spin down the pole like it's supposed to because it's too heavy!)And I have to agree with another reviewer about the animals being the same color as the plastic, not good...too hard to see! Overall my son still loves the toy, but as previously stated when everything comes off so easily it is quite annoying and we might return it due to the poor quality and workmanship!

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My twin girls love Wonder Pets and we have many pets toys. I agree with the other reviews about the pieces falling offthis is a pain. The other issue I have is that we have several other Fisher Price wonder pets figurines, flyboat, etc. The other figures are too big to fit down the slide or on the peg for the little flyboat. My kids get frustrated with this. The only animals that fit are the ones that came with this set. They want to play with all of their wonder pet toys in the school house. FP should have made this consistant to fit their many toys already out there. Of course my kids' favorite part is pushing the phone and hearing the character's voices!

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Do not buy this toy. If you look at it hard enough itll fall apart.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Wonderworld Mini Toy Truck

Wonderworld Mini Toy Truckmy 2 year old liked the truck, but within a week of normal play part of the truck needed to be re-glued

Love this company! We have a bunch of the trucks and they have all been great! 4 kids, ages 2 thru 9 use them!

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Bright Starts Fly By Butterfly Rattle

Bright Starts Fly By Butterfly RattleThis was given on granddaughter's first Christmas and from the moment she grasped it, she loved it! Would highly recommend!!!

I was given this toy as a shower gift and my daughter enjoys it. It's perfect size to fit in the diaper bag and my daughter loves the crinkle wings.

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Love this little toy. It's just right for little hands to hold on to. Bright colors that my little girl just loves. I recommend this little cutie to every one!!

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Toy is easy to grasp and just crinkly and colorful enough to keep babies attention. Easy and small enough to throw in diaper bag and take along. My baby loves it.

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easy to clean and Cheap too! I'll get another for the diaper bag, as back up! Cannot go wrong on this purchase.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Käthe Kruse 74712 Child's Safety Seat Hanger Doll Green

Käthe Kruse 74712 Child's Safety Seat Hanger Doll GreenOur little 3mo old loves to munch on this and it has held up marvelously. We hand wash it in hot water and squeeze it out then hang by its hat from the towel rack to dry. It's little arms and legs fit perfectly in his mouth and he finds it more comfoting than the pacifier in the car. It also doesn't go as far when dropped in the car seat. A strange recommendation, I know, but I'm planning on getting another.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

The World of Eric Carle Attachable Mirror Toy - Blue Lightning Bug

The World of Eric Carle Attachable Mirror Toy - Blue Lightning BugI ordered this toy for my 4 month old granddaughter. She loved the cute face, and also was fascinated by her own face in the mirror. She likes it in the car, or when she is enjoying time on the floor. There are lots of things on it for her to explore.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Mommy & Me Twin Doll Stroller with Free Carriage Bag - (Hot Pink)

Mommy & Me Twin Doll Stroller with Free Carriage Bag -I purchased this stroller for my daughter who just turned four. She is a pretty tall 4 year old and this stroller is a perfect fit..should be able to use it for a few years. The material seems to be durable and should hold up well. Fits 2 American girl dolls perfectly and folds up nice. Another great feature is the ease of assembly...just pop on the wheels and go. I had originally purchased a double doll stroller at Toys r us and returned it after reading the poor reviews and finding this gem. Overall, I highly recommend this doll stroller....don't hesitate.

I purchased this double stroller for my 6 year old daughters birthday. It looks much bigger in the photos, and was surprised to see how little

it was...it is more for a three year old, so I was disappointed with the purchase.

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My daughter got this double stroller last year for her bitty baby twins and it has held up wonderful...even to my 2 year old trying to climb in it!

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Bought this for a bday gift for our daughter and she loves it. She saw the twin stroller in the American Girl Store and it was way too expensive. Found this for half the price and its perfect. It all folds down nicely! Would highly recommend this!

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My daughter just got the bitty baby twins and was begging for the stroller to go with it. I knew I could get a better deal, with more choices of colors and styles here. She hasn't stopped playing with the stroller since she got it. This is a good investment!

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Mary Meyer Flip Flop Plush Jasmine Unicorn 14"

Mary Meyer Flip Flop Plush Jasmine Unicorn 14'We have three other "Flip Flop" animals from Mary Meyer in previous years. They're wonderful, even more durable than we'd expect. This unicorn arrived with the bean bag stuffing placed to the side of where it should be, a loose stitch on the horn, and visible threads between the sections of the face's embroidery. It's obviously machine made with no human inspection. It's also a coarser, thinner fabric than the previous toys. I don't expect it to last long, and that's just...sad. My daughter loves the unicorn, and it will be such a shame when those stitches come out.

Bought this for my daughter for Easter. It is soft and she LOVES it. The quality is good for a stuffed animal. It isn't like a Gund, but it isn't dollar store cheap either. Only complaint is that the stitching started to pop open all along the seems of the legs. She's had for less than 4 weeks and the toy has already undergone 3 "surgeries" to repair open stitching... and all she does is sleep with it. (Can't imagine what it would be like if she dragged the thing everywhere!) All in all, not a bad purchase.

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My 4yo loves unicorns and this one is in her top 5 of favorite unicorns to sleep with at night and naptime. Soft and cuddly.

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A big hit with the little ones! This was definitely a good buy. Would highly recommend for the little ones.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Baby Look Book w/ Mirror - Bedtime

Baby Look Book w/ Mirror - BedtimeMy wife and I thought this book looked cute when creating our baby registry. When we got it, we were slightly disappointed. The mirror is little more than tinfoil and you can barely make out your image. The text itself is very basic, but the book does have some cute pictures including lots of babies!

The World of Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Teether Rattle by Kids Preferred

The World of Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Teether Rattle by Kids PreferredBought this for my grandson (12mos. old) to accompany the book. The colors catch his attention. He likes the crinkly sounds it makes and he enjoys chewing on the teether. It is also easy for him to hold (not too big around).

this is a great teether/rattle/toy-the 7 month old i take care of absolutely loves it and it fits so well in his tiny hands. it's a great toy to take on the run, etc. you won't be disappointed! plus, it's super cute :)

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This a great teether rattle. Of course love The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but it is also the perfect size for little ones to hold onto and chew. My daughter loved it so much that when it got lost in a move we replaced it as soon as we found another one for #2!

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My 5 mos old grandson loves it. It's colorful, eye-catching, and has a nice rattle. He teethes on the green, plastic tail. Easy for him to grasp.

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I got this for my 5month old son. He likes it. It doesn't seem to keep him interested as long as the teething keys but he likes it.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Kathe Kruse 8" Soft Plush Doll

Kathe Kruse 74197 'Nicki' Baby PinkI bought this doll for my 3 month old daughter, Violet. I wanted a little doll she could hold in her hands to chew on now and cherish when she is older. I read a few negative reviews that say this doll is really small, somebody compared it to a beanie baby. It is really small, but I don't think that is negative, and it is a much better quality item then a beanie baby, I love German made toys. This doll is exactly what I was looking for as my little girl's first doll. That is small, chewable and well made.

My daughter has developed a special love for her Kathie Kruse dolls. She is now one year old and has loved and held her babies every day of her little life. They are so soft and loveable and I do not fear how or what they are made of because they are German made.

I highly recommend these dolls to any parent looking for a unique gift for your children. They are durable and will stand up to normal washing once a week. I put my faith into these little dolls and my daughter puts her love towards them.

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I got this for my daughter when she was a month old because she loved to 'snuggle' up against a burp cloth and I thought this would be a cuter and more intact item to snuggle with and grow up with. We have owned it now for 4 months and I am still equally as happy with it as I was when I first purchased it.

Pros:

Great quality of materials. It's very soft, not too heavy for a baby to pick up and cuddle in her arm.

Washes well: This often rides next to my daughter in her arm in the car and so it has been subject to a blow out diaper a time or two. She also loves to chew on the doll and occassionally get spit up on the doll. All these fluids wash right out with no issue. The instructions say to not dry the doll but I do on medium heat without any issue.

Size: I put this easily into the pro-side. I think it is unfair for individuals to rate this product lower simply because of the size/price ratio, see my take on that below. Size wise it is GREAT for my tiny baby to wrap her arms around and it is just the right size as she learned how to pick things up to do that. She cuddles with it during nap times, picks it up while riding in the car to chew on it and it's light enough she can thrash it around and have fun with it. I think even as she gets older she will enjoy this one because it is easy to tote around and honestly for it being her "first doll" and we moms tend to save their 'firsts' of many things this will be a nice size doll to tuck into a box to save for later when she grows up and wants to look back on her 'baby years'.

Cons:

I honestly don't have any. I would buy this product again. In fact if my daughter really shows signs of attachment to it, I will be buying it again to ensure that we have a second in the event this one gets lost. ;-)

Price: You can clearly see (or at the very least read) the dimensions of the product, if that price seems to high don't purchase it and leave the reviews to a more quality for price basis. That's just my opinion. I think that for a German made product that gives you the satisfaction of knowing that it it's cheap chemically crap that your child is chewing on $20+ dollars is well worth that guarantee. Quality and safety are well worth $22.

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My daughter just got this doll for her first birthday. She really isn't into many stuffed animals or toys, but she does love this doll. It is worth it weight in gold watching her carry it around while she does her waddle walk. It is a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be though. I wouldn't recommend for children over one. It is just to small. It is maybe four to six inches tall.

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My 6 month old really loves this doll. She plays with it while she is nursing and sleeps with it too.

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Gund Brights Colorfun 7" Ball

Gund Brights Colorfun 7' Ball1 year old boy adores this ball. I use it with his colors book and random toys to show him different colors as I name them.

Good quality, soft and squishy with a jingle inside.

I saw this in the store a couple of months after my son was born, but my mom talked me out of buying it. However, when Christmas rolled around I kept coming back to it. I decided to go ahead and buy it, and I'm glad that I did. My son was 6 months at Christmas and he LOVED this ball. I wish that I had bought it sooner, because he would've loved it around 4 months as well.

When the ball first arrived I took it out of the packaging, and showed it to my son. His little mouth formed a big "O" and he started to shake all over as he held out his arms to grab it, lol. (He used to quiver in anticipation whenever he would get really excited.)

The ball is colorful, soft, and has something inside it that jingles softly. When my son was first learning how to sit up, he would lean over to to hug this ball, bury his face in it, and squeal with joy. It's a nice size...not too small and not too big. He loved for me to shake it in front of him so he could try to grab it. And it rolled over to him easy too. Oh, and I like the color names embroidered on the panels as well. This ball will serve as a first guide for color and word recognition. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase. It's a simple toy, but my son liked it a lot more than other fancier and more complicated toys that he got for Christmas.

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Our 6 month old loves playing with this! I would highly recommend this toy to friends and will probably give it as gifts!

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Thinkativity Imagine and Learn Musical Mixer

Thinkativity Imagine and Learn Musical MixerMy 2 year old daughter absolutely loves this toy! She is a whiz at it. She plays with it for hours. She is so excited when she plays this. She got it last year for her birthday and is still playing with it 6 months later. It so cute. It helped her learn different foods and words. If she can't find the right thing to make one of the recipes, it gives her hints to find the right food groups...helping her learn her colors too! I can't say enough good things about this toy! If I could I would nominate it for a toy of the year award!

We were very excited about this toy a relative who is a chef gave it to my 2 1/2 year old daughter for Christmas 2009. The toy seemed to work, in that it responds when the child puts the different pieces in the mixer. However after hearing my child get lots of "try again" type responses, I tried it myself. It didn't work as intended. The toy doesn't recognize the pieces/foods well. A third of the time it doesn't "see" a piece at all, a third of the time it thinks it's a different food, and a third of the time it correctly "sees" the food. Because of this, it is impossible to play the game of making certain foods by mixing and matching the pieces.

It was also difficult to tell if you were pushing the pieces in properly sometimes it would respond just to lightly push them into the spot, other times you'd have to push hard until it clicked in. How the item was pushed in did not improve the toy's accuracy at "seeing" the foods.

I would have given this one star, but since I didn't follow up with the manufacturer, I will give it a little benefit of the doubt that we just had a defective toy.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Blue Teddy Bear Hugs and Blankie by Bearington - Baby Boy Gift

Blue Teddy Bear Hugs and Blankie by Bearington - Baby Boy GiftThe mother of the baby I purchased this for, said she had to go out and buy a few more as an emergency! She said her son took to only sleeping with this soft cuddly stuffed toy & blanket and that she was afraid if she lost in while she was out and about he would panic!

Item is very very small.....size of a Beennie Baby. Surely not the size in the picture. Not unique,saw one at Thrifty White for 12.00. It took over a week from the time I ordered to the time it was sent, and then another week.Will not be buying from this seller again.

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This is adorable. My grandson loves the satin binding and satin underneath. It is a lot easier to have him pack it around rather than dragging a large blanket around. He loves the rattle sound in the head of the bear. Very sweet.

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Sassy Go Go Bugs, Styles May Vary

Sassy Go Go Bugs, Styles May VaryItem sent is cute, but it only has the high contrast black and white on one item. Disappointed that none of the bugs match the photo. One is yellow, blue and orange and the bug rattles softly. One is green, black and red and the green portion that attaches to the velcro crinkles. The last is orange, green and purple and attaches to the velcro with a black and white striped barrel (like the lady bug in the picture). This one makes a louder tinkle-ly sound. The wings are not crinkly like they were in the older version.

I bought these because I wanted the contrast of the black white and red. The ones I were sent have some contrast colors but the bugs are different and the majority of the colors are green orange purple...they seem to be a newer version. Just be aware you are not getting what is pictured.

The product itself is still adorable, they all have different sounds...one a tinkle, one crinkle and a rattle. They fit perfectly on a peg perego car seat. They keep a new baby attention for a little bit which is great for short car rides.

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This was the first and favorite toy my son used during his first four months. He could spend several minutes studying it and later batting it with his hands. I think it is a must have for newborns. It is really the only entertaining toy for them other than a mobile during the first few months.

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Completely not happy about this product. It is not what is pictured. I expected it to be the picture and it should be. False advertising instead I got goofy looking bugs and not one of them is even a bumble bee which is why I bought the thing in the first place.....

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I ordered what's pictured on Amazon...bugs with satin-looking wings, black and white contrasting areas on each toy, etc. I got completely different toys, and two of the three don't have the black and white areas, which was one of my main reasons for selecting this particular item. The quality on these toys is obviously lower than the toys pictured. I'm very disappointed and annoyed that I was shown one thing and shipped another. Buyer beware! I posted a picture of what I received on the ad so you can see for yourself. =(

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ty Teenie Beanie - Slither the Snake

Ty Teenie Beanie - Slither the SnakeWhen these originally came out from McDonalds, my cat adopted it and it became his favorite cuddle toy. We had 2. After 4 moves over 7 years, I realized he didn't have any for a four years. When I saw one for sale, I bought it immediately. It arrived 2 days later. Tougar instantly recognized it, out of the package, picked it up and went to cuddle. Thank u so much! If he could smile, he would have.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Gonge Top Balance Disk

Gonge Top Balance DiskMy 8 year old son has autism and has had this spinning top for 3 months. He is in it daily and just loves it. Now he can spin himself all around in it just by shifting his weight. My other kids enjoy it too (although he is in it a lot more than they are) and it is always the first thing kids who visit want to try out. Adults hop in too. My typical 6-year-old likes to sit in it to watch tv...she can gently rock back and forth and it's like a little fort/chair. She also plays a hide and seek "turtle" game with it with our 4-year-old. SO it seems there are many things the kids can do with it. I found that the price varies greatly depending on where/when you order it, so do search around. Shipping is the worst part usually since it is huge. Also, regarding size...my son is a big 8 year old, almost 80 lbs. It is roomy enough for him!

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Pedella Wooden Push Toy

Pedella Wooden Push ToyI purchased this for my daughter when she was approx. 16 months and very new to walking. At first she was somewhat frustrated that she couldn't get the duck to make the repetitive flapping noise, but once she learned how to push the duck straight (not as easy as it may appear) she had loads of fun with it. She is now 22 months and still reaches for this toy at least once a day.

My daughter loves this toy. She received it as a gift on her first birthday, 7 months ago. The leather flapping shoes have been worn out! They are curved from all the walking. She plays with it every day. Its my favorite, as well. I couldn't be happier. Every child is different, and yours might not be interested in push toys. If you want to try one, this one is very durable and has suffered much abuse, without a single spot of paint chipped at all. I highly recommend this item; i haven't tried their other items but will certainly do so.

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Not very satisfied. The duck is very cute but does not make a flapping noise. I was looking for a flapping duck since my son loved a similar duck push toy that he played with at a friend's house. This one does not compare and he stops playing with it a minute after picking it up.

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This is a must have for any toddler! I bought one for my brothers triplets who were 1 1/2 years old at the time. They loved it! One would push & the other 2 would chase after it. They love watching the duck waddle & its feet go round & round. Best of all, no batteries! Yaayyyy!!

Fifteen years ago, I bought my daughter a little push clown from the same company. It was her favorite toy & was passed onto her brother. With heavy playing by 2 children it never lost any of its paint or parts. It's something we are saving for grandchildren one day.

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I give this toy as a baby gift. I guess I have given around 5 to new babies. They all have loved the little duck. It is well made and the sound of the feet are so entertaining to the babies.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Gund Baby Crashing Hammer Sound Rattle, Red, 8.5"

Gund Baby Crashing Hammer Sound Rattle, Red, 8.5'I have 3 grandchildren and 2 more due in 2009. I previously bought a hard plastic hammer shaped rattle as a gift when they were born. That particular rattle is no longer in production. I found the Gund Hammer on an internet search and it was perfect. It is soft, entertaining for a baby, and just the right size. Perfect!

This item performs exactly as advertised. My son carries it around with him everywhere, he loves it. I have no complaints.

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I got this as a gift for my little year old nephew and he loved it. My sister says that he spends a lot of time whacking it into things, including the cat haha, but because it is soft they are not worried about things getting hurt or breaking. They are just annoyed with the sounds that it makes and hearing it constantly.

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My 18 month old son loves this toy! However, the batteries are dying and there is not any way to replace them. That is the only drawback to this otherwise fun toddler toy. (I should also mention, my black lab is quite intrigued as well!)

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An Ok toy. It has to be hit hard to make the noise. It sounds like glass shattering. My 7 month old isn't really interested in it, however my 18 month old nephew loves being hit with it and hearing the noise.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Disney Baby Pooh Twist & Play Pals

Disney Baby Pooh Twist & Play PalsThis is a cute idea and even if your child doesn't quite have the motor skills to play with it by themselves once they see parents twisting it they'll start to try and do the motion themselves. Great way to help develop coordination! Cute Pooh design will make any child smile who's familiar with the loveable bear!

this toy is well made and has soft fabric so it is a good option for younger babies, but the twisting motion is something they cannot do yet so you have to do it for them when you play with them. however, for me, my babies did not find this toy interesting or attractive at all. they chew on it once in a while, that is about it.

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

WOW Police Plane Pete - Emergency (3 Piece Set)

WOW Police Plane Pete - EmergencyGrand kids love all the wow toys! Very durable, fun and hold their interest quite well. Would buy from again.

This is a favorite toy in our house. Extremely durable it has endured drops, crashes, travel all very well. Love the simplicity of the toy, no batteries or annoying noises. It encourages loads of imaginative play.

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Great toy, saw a similar plane in a store. They didn't have any at the store in stock and saw this one on amazon later. Our little boy loves zooming it on the floor. Very durable toy.

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