Editorial Review

Sometimes you just have to put down your little bundle of joy and give your arms a rest! Butwhere can you set someone who may not be able to sit upright? The Gymini 3-D Activity Gym may be theperfect answer. This award-winning portable, washable gym is easy to assemble. Simply spread the3-foot-square quilt on the floor and enjoy a vivid animal circus in red, white, and black. Slide two pliablearches into the corner sockets of the quilt, so that they cross diagonally. Clip the beads, rattles, and mirrorsinto the hole-punched arches. The dangles can be repositioned for endless variety. Babies can lie on theirbacks and stare up at the colorful dangling toys. The gym will improve babies' hand-eye coordination, andsoon they'll be reaching, stretching, kicking, pulling, and rolling--an adorable sight! To put away the gym,simply remove the arches, fold up the quilt, and tuck all the parts into a handy waterproof carrying case.--Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

Reviews (204)

A must-have for a new infant
I put my infant down on this playmat from day one. I didn't really believe she'd enjoy it -- I just thought I'd try it. She loved it from day one. I also bought a Fisher Price Kick and Crawl Barn. The Gymini is far superior. The Gymini toys are soft and covered with patterns babies love. The Fisher Price toys are hard plastic. The first time my baby's hand hit that hard plastic, I put the "Barn" away. She loved the mirror on the Gymini first, and now she bats at all the toys. She's two and a half months old and we've used the Gymini EVERY DAY since she was born. It goes to grandma's house with her because she loves it so much. I also don't have to feel bad about not interacting with her when I put her down on the mat because it's such a good learning toy. Also, my friends have a 5 month old and she loves the mat too. If you're having a baby soon, do yourself a favor and get this toy!

my son loves it!
My son loves this so much! As soon as we lay him on the mat he smiles as soon as he realizes where he is! Coincidentally, he also loves his Tiny Love crib mobile.

The best investment in infant entertainment/development
I LOVE THIS TOY AND SO DOES MY SON!! I bought this when he was 10 weeks old. At first he liked looking at the black & white patterns (he would follow me with his eyes as I carried past him). Within a couple of weeks he started getting the hang of it. He gets so excited now batting at the toys and his little legs kick with excitement. This is excellent for tummy time too (and might offer him the incentive to roll over to play with the toys overhead as it did for my guy). EXCELLENT CHOICE - WELL WORTH THE $$!!!

Mommy's best friend!
I got this for a baby shower gift and it has been one of the most valuable things I received! When I originally registered for this, I thought it was overpriced, but it is well worth the money. I have a 7 week old daughter and she absolutely LOVES her gymini. She will play under this anywhere from a half hour to an hour. She loves to look at herself in the mirror and it keeps here entertained for some time. There are many places to add more toys to the gymini, too. I change them and switch them around to give her a little variety. The only complaint I have about this is that the musical toy does not work at all. I think I must have gotten a defective one, but my daughter still loves to look at it. This is great for little ones who are not able to do a whole lot yet... keeps them very entertained.

Worth Every Penny.....
This was a baby shower gift off of my registry. I put it on my registry because of all the awards it got, etc.... I can honestly say that this was one of the best toys. This toy was my son's favorite toy until he was 10 months old...even at that age he still liked it but I had to put it away because he was trying to pick it up and bend it. When my son was around 3 or 4 months old he would sometimes lay on this for an hour at a time...this toy helped him learn to roll over and how to grab for objects....This is a must! ... Read more

Product Description

Prepare for the ultimate Jedi action experience as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi join forces in fierce battles and heroic lightsaber duels until one's lust for power and the other's devotion to duty leads to a final confrontation between good and evil. Control all the Jedi abilities of both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, including devastating Force powers and advanced lightsaber techniques involving robust combo attacks and defensive maneuvers. As Anakin, unleash the power of the dar ... Read more

Features

• Authentic lightsaber combat with choreography taken directly from the films
• New stunts created exclusively for the game
• Play as Obi-Wan and Anakin
• Utilize the powers of the dark and light sides of the Force
• Experience dynamic 3rd-person action/adventure thrills

Reviews (4)

It Was OK.........
The game is all based as sort of a walk through a hallway.You go down this tunnle battling enemies and when you get tho the end you battle a boss, and all you have to do is perry and he loses real easy
I liked it that you could custimize your caracter, but the mapping Just bade it a bad game!If you want a good RPG, get retuth of the king of metroid prime.

awsome
this game rocks i tried it at gamecrazy and it is so awsome this is the best gba game out there buy it i am!!!!!!!!!

Best gba game ever
THis game is very fun.It is fun fighting people like count dooku and mace windu.U should buy this game right now. this is the very best gba game ever
Lil Kb8

best game ever!
This is gonna be the best game you ever have played, for gba (sp).This game makes driving look like kid stuff!Because u can use a lightsaber.You can have different color lightsabers.Like green , purple , red , blue , yellow... SIKE!!!No really there is no yellow lightsaber!This is a kick @$$ game!!!!!! ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Good Product!
I was really looking for an activity center that transitioned into a walker as I can't see spending a lot of money on just an activity center, then spending the same amount on a walker a few months later.After some searching I decided on this one. My 18 week old is 25 inches, and unfortunately, she is slightly too short as she is unable to put her feet flat on the base and is on tippy toes.However, the seat is very stable and holds her without her "flopping around."I tend to keep her in the activity center for only 15-20 minutes at a time since her feet aren't flat on the base. She loves it!!The toys are very interactive and got her attention immediately and she's figured out how to spin the seat with her hands instead of her feet (you can lock the seat if you don't want your child to spin).Also the toys are child friendly, no sharp edges or points like some other activity centers. I did have some slight difficulty putting the center together and would recommend using a power screwdriver when assembling the walker part of it.But, what children's toys don't have some sort of difficutly with assembly?Overall, I am very satisified with this product and would recommend it to any parent.

The design of the walker is not good
When my son was 6 months old, I brought this for him so that he can play and learn to walk. Then, the walker wheels can't move 360 degree, so my son can't walk in most of direction. As an activity center, this one is not bad. Nothing is perfect for both sides.

Worth the money
We bought this activity center when my son was 4 months and was very active and loved to stand up. The biggest selling point was that it transitioned into a walk-behind.I was concerned about spending alot of money for something he would only get to use a few months.I will agree with the other reviews in that there is no height adjustment-we stood my son on an atlas until he was tall enough to reach the bottom.He is now 7 months old and still loves it!He plays with everything on it except the organ which is still too hard for him to push.Overall it was the best baby gear purchase we have made.

All Around Poorly Designed
I have assembled many baby and toddler toys thru the years but this one I can honestly say was the worst ever.It took me at least 3 hours and I can usually whip kiddie toys together fast. After many smashed fingers and parts that just didn't want to go together I finally got this nightmare together. My daughter is is almost 5 months old and very tall and she still couldn't reach the bottom and I ended up putting a towel folded up at the bottom for her to be able to reach. There is NO height adjustment. It claims there is, but I don't consider a little white strap attached to the bottom of the seat that moves a 1/4 inch a real height adjustment.Plus I honestly never even saw any difference once I lowered the seat the 1/4 the strap moved. Also this is an extremely large entertainer, it takes up way to much room. The toys are not engaging for my baby at all but my 3 year old found the balls fun ,Also the one mirror toy that I saw another viewer complain choking her child ,is in my opinion a very dangerous design. The baby really can get easily stuck by this since it fold towards the seat not away from the seat. My daughter did not enjoy this at all. We gave it 3 weeks and gave up and decided to return it for the Evenflo $99.00 model.
All around I would not recommend buying this unless your child is extremely tall at 4-5 months but then by the time they are 6-7 months old they will be too tall for it because you can't really raise the height. Very poorly designed product.

great entertainment for my 4 month old
My four month old son loves this activity center. Before this he was stuck in a swing or a bouncer and now he can actually control his movements. The activity center provides plenty of toys and objects, such as the mirror, to keep him entertained for a while. The only problem i have with the activity center is the inability to be raised or lowered. ... Read more

Product Description

Journey to a world beyond the realms of imagination and engage in battles to save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven and the last remaining stronghold of Good in a world of Evil. As a dark threat looms and a gathering of unknown forces grows stronger, heroes have been called and the Brotherhood of the Blade has been formed. It is up to you and your chosen brothers to unravel the mysteries of this looming peril. Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat, intense ... Read more

Features

• Action RPG: Wield your blade and cast powerful spells in this action-packed, hack n slash RPG exclusively for the PSP handheld system.
• Epic Adventure: Create a unique hero and set out into the wilds of Unataca to battle powerful creatures, save your city of Aven from imminent extinction and unravel the mysteries of a looming peril.
• Wireless Multiplayer Game Play: A wireless multiplayer mode features gameplay through the PSP handheld systems wireless feature. Connect directly other PSP handheld systems for the ultimate in hack n slash action with no wires!
• Four Playable Character Classes: Select from four unique character classes including an ancient order of valiant Knights, a foundation of brilliant Alchemists, an order of noble Druids, and a race of feral hunters known as the Berserker. Each character class has unique fighting abilities or magical spells.
• Beautiful 3D Environments: Battle through more than 100 diverse levels that come alive with brilliant 3Dgraphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and highly-detailed player characters and monsters.

Reviews (23)

If you liked diablo, you'll like this
Great Game, i've allready spent a few hours playing it and I can tell I am going to end up spending a couple dozen more playing it. Its basically a hack and slash like diablo. Its also a great game for the PSP because I can just put my PSP into sleep mode and whenever I have a quick break I just whip out my PSP and flick the power and i'm allready in a dungeon ready to rock!

Maybe a little repetetive...
This is definitely a fun game. While Ridge Racers, the other big launch title, only lasts for a week or so, I find myself still trying to get to the end of this game after a month and a half. It gets a little repetetive, with all the X-button pushing, but it's fun and all the items make it interesting. The plot really stinks at first, but if you stick with it, it gets better. Also, load times are very long, but you can get over that pretty quickly. Definitely worth the buy; you'll invest plenty of time in it.

Hack n' Slash Adventures!
The character enhancement tree is amazing, I love how it varies for each of the character classes. The weapons and armor also vary through the different classes, and can be customized in many ways. The jewelry adds a nice touch for increasing for Strength, Dexterity, Stamina, and Intelligence. Your character can be customized in many ways such as hair stlye, and colour. The skin tone can also be changed. The thing that isn't great is there is no gender change, but covering up the distinguishing male and female marks can be covered up by armor. This game have very many missions which are easy to follow, but challenging to complete. This game will kepp you playing for hours on end!

5 Stars From the_truth!

Untold Hours Spent Playing This Game!!!
Absolutely Frakkin' Awesome!!!

I have never before played a portable game that was as good or better than a PC game. Now I have.

A great game for the PSP
If your a fan of RPG games, this will be a must for your PSP. Choose from 4 classes and your off for hours and hours (and hours ...) of role-playing fun!Enjoy! ... Read more

Reviews (49)

great bouncer
this was great for my daughter.I moved IT all aRound the house to keep her occuPied while I got some things done!

A safe place for my newborn
My daughter was laying in this as soon as she came home from the hospital.It was a good place for daytime naps or for her to just sit in.As she grew, she began to enjoy the arch of toys, however I liked that they could come off if she wasn't in the mood.The best feature was the music playing whenever she kicked.She really got a kick out of that and caught on quickly.You definitely need to keep your baby belted in at all times.My daughter is now seven months old and really can't use it anymore because she tries to lean over and get out of it.But it was a lifesaver for the first 5 months of her life.

munchkin pleaser
our little guy loves this bouncer. he loves making it light up and make sounds. i could do without the pattern and colors (i think most baby stuff is kind of ugly-but i guess they dig the colors) but the important thing is it's a fun, safe place for him to play, learn (cause and effect) and nap.

A+ on Features, F on Durability
This item was received as a baby shower gift and by the time my son was 3 months old, the seat pad had started to fade.We had used the bouncer a total of two months and only washed it one time.I was very disappointed to see this product wear so quickly.My mom has a bouncer from Summer Infant that is excellent.Three boys and 10+ years later and her bouncer looks brand new!

I called Fisher-Price this morning and they are willing to send a replacement pad.I will update this review at a later time to comment on the length of time it took to receive the replacement materials.Overall concept is wonderful, but durability was a disappointment.

One of the most used items by our son
This was given to us after the birth of our son and he really enjoys it.He was 2 1/2 months old when he started using it and it has been great.He really enjoys the lights and sounds that it creates when he kicks.He laughs while kicking away.It is a must have for all parents. ... Read more

Features

• Play the most memorable and exciting scenes from Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones and the forthcoming Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
• Choose from over 30 of your favorite Star Wars characters, ranging from the legendary Jedi Knight, Obi-wan Kenobi, to everyones favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca, to the evil villains of Revenge of the Sith. Every character has unique weapons and abilities--which provides for a different gameplay experience every time
• Use 'The Force' to manipulate environments and objects in order to solve puzzles
• Massive array of vehicles including Naboo fighters, pod racers, speeder bikes, and yet-to-be-unveiled vehicles from Episode III Revenge of the Sith
• Two-player 'drop in, drop out' mode

Reviews (6)

episods 1, 2 and 3
THIS game ROCKS!!!The boss battels are cool!Darth Mual is easy.
A half circle, it's red, get rid of the red and you win the boss battle.different enemies as you go further in the game.
i.e.: droid, canon, droid camander, gunner droids, shild droid,
tusken rader, sarlac pit, (Darth Mual), Super droids, fly droids, cranes, (Count Dooko), battle fileds, Grapler droids,
Super,(Grapler)droid camander, holding fasility, pits, forse filids, Super canon droids and Jango Fett.(that iv'e fased so far.thers more enimys.)

:)
so I felt pretty dumb buying this game.. looks like a little kids game.. sounds like a little kids game - but I love star wars! so I bought it and brought it to school - by the end of the week 5 out of 6 people I showed it to had bought it. the lego idea is really cool - I went and saw revenge of the sith and I kept thinking about how buildings would look as legos.. but anyways. I'm not even remotely good at video games - I don't think I've ever finished a game in my life.. though i have many. I haven't finished this one yet - but I have high hopes. This isn't hard to play - when you finish levels you can go back and play through them again and with different characters that youve unlocked - which is very amusing to a star wars fan.. :)

Too short and gets old FAST
I'll make this short, I BEAT THIS GAME THE SAME DAY I GOT IT. It barley covers episodes I, II and III, note how on the description it says that the game covers the most exciting and memorable scenes from all three movies? WELL THAT'S ALL THEY GIVE YOU! The day after i got it it was still kinda fun but then i played it a little more and it just got plain BORING.DON'T make the same mistake I did. I would rather save my money and buy actual legos or a different game.

Legos Rock
I love this game and can't put it down. It's great that you don't really kill people, they just fall down into Lego bricks. My mom has even tried to play this game. I like using the Force the best. It's cool to switch back and forth between Anikin and R2D2 in the beginning. I haven't gotten through the whole thing yet but it's kind of challenging because there's no talking to give you hints or anything.

Very good game
A very good game. not as good as Pokemon but still very good. ... Read more

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Pleasantly Surprised
I was pleasantly surprised when I bought this lightweight stroller. The stroller is very sturdy...my 3 1/2 year old rides just fine in it. It has a basket underneath and storage pockets on the sun visor...very handy for car keys and cell phone. This stroller reclines nicely and folds up great. Also has a carrying strap...the stroller really is lightweight. I have a few friends that bought the same stroller after seeing mine and have loved it. Thanks Chicco for the Capri. ... Read more

Product Description

Blending the unique world of designs of LEGO toys with the unforgettable characters of the prequel eras of the Star Wars universe, LEGO Star Wars will offer dynamic vehicles, environments and characters to young players, who will be able to live all of the adventures of the most memorable and exciting scenes from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and the eagerly awaited Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. ... Read more

Features

• Compete in action packed lightsaber duels against Darth Maul
• Experience mind-blowing space battles in your starfighter
• Use the Force to construct - accessing secret areas and overcoming obstacles - and play as many favorite characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and more!

Reviews (15)

Beware the Inch-High Jedi
This is probably the best Stars Wars game made.As far as i'm concerened, any Stars WArs game where you get to use a lightsaber is the best (there are enough games with blasters).When you turn on the game you start out in Dexters Diner, a place where you chose your level and buy characters.You get to play through episodes 1,2 and 3.
WHats good is that if you haven't seen episode 3, the game doesn't spoil that much, it gives you enouggh info so that you know what you're doing in the game, but not enough to spoil the movie.While you are travelling through the star wars universes, you collect LEGO studs, the currency of the game.At dexters diner, you can buy characters with them.YOu can also buy hints and extras, but I think they are a waste of studs.After you collected enough characters from the light side and dark side, you can go out to ddexters parking lot to wacth and join unorganized fights.They are a little easy but fun. When you collect suds you're jedi meter fills up and if you fill it up to the top you will get a piece of a special ship.TO complete fill the jedi meter in every level.You also collectt mini kit parts which you can use to make ships to put in the parking lot.If you get every ship you will unlock the games ultimate secret (sorry i don't know what it is).A good way to collect studs is to get all the mini kit pieces in a level, which will give you about 50,000 studs.Try to complete the ones in boss levels because they are small levels and pieces are easy to find.

Lego StarWars- an awesome game w/ many cheats
The first few seconds i played this game, and i was hooked. Its title may make people think its a poser video game, but i say its the real deal. its also fun to beat up your partner, giving them less limbs and stuff. i rate it a 11 out of 10 because its just that good!
Also, here are a few cheats to use at dexters diner
~Ki Adi Mundi = DP55MV
~Padm`e = 92UJ7D
P.S. all the codes require lego Studs.

Revenge of the Bricks
First a point of clarification: Lego Star Wars is not a game destined to go down in the annals of gaming history. It is not for the hardcore gamer. However, if you are a devoted fanboy of Star Wars, or Legos or Star Wars AND Legos, then this game will not disappoint.

First I shall talk about the many ways this game is a fanboy's delight. There is something very odd, yet astoundingly cool about seeing the Star Wars universe transformed into Legos. Every aspect of the game is tied to the bricks. When enemies (and your character) die, they shatter into lego pieces. Jedi have to use the force to build and break pieces. Every ship, building and character is built from bricks. It all works flawlessly and, thanks to good graphics, looks good too. Also, transforming the Star Wars movie into Legos adds a quirky sense of humor to the (in some people's opinions) sometimes lacking movies. Familiar scenes are fun to see skewed as Lego reimaginations. There is no dialogue, so all the little Lego guys communicate through facial expression and sound effects, and it works surprisingly well.

For the Star Wars fanboy, you are set, if anything by the sheer number of playable characters. You can unlock almost any Jedi that has been in the prequel, and tons of other characters that all look great and sometimes hilarious as Legos. I'm pretty sure this is the only Star Wars game that you can play as Darth Maul, Darth Vader and The Emperor, not to mention a Gronk Driod, three versions of Obi-Wan, Yoda and of course, R2-D2.

Gameplay wise, Lego Star Wars is a bit more complex than its look would mandate. Combat is simple, but effective. The game also has a very simple RPG feel, as you have a party of different characters that you must switch to at different times to perform different tasks. This is no Final Fantasy or KOTOR by any stretch of the imagination, but you do need to be mindful of having the right characters with you at the right times. It adds something to a game that could be seen as too juvenile.

That brings up a good point. Lego Star Wars is marketed as a kids game. This will scare away the hardcore gamers, which is probably a good idea and just what the makers wanted. Hard core gamers who are not Star Wars fans probably should keep looking for a deeper, more challenging game. I am not a kid (per se) but I was still able to find a lot of enjoyment in this game. The most "kid-like" quality is that it is short. In a rental period, you could unlock pretty much anything worth unlocking.

The saving replay factor is that every single level has the chance for cooperative multiplayer, so its a great game to have on your shelf when friends come over. Because its controls are simple and the story is familiar to almost everyone, its a great game for people that don't usually play video games.

All in all Lego Star Wars is a fun great game. Though its not for everyone, its for anyone that likes Star Wars, Legos and accessible gaming.

AWESOME!
For PS2 this game was awesome!!!!i dont have any other platforms so i dont know about any others but i thought it was really cool, the graphics were avg. compared to most PS2 games and the concept of LEGO and star wars put together was just the icing on the cake. It is a clean game with no gore or blood or anything, so if your parents are like mine and are very strict about what games u can play then even they will let u play THIS game8-) -its a smiley

Use the brick, Luke...
Lego star wars. I know what your thinking, "What the hell?!?!" No way! I was expecting a piece of crap considering how bad ALL of the previous lego games were. GOOD GAME. I would highly recommend this. The good stuff is the fun puzzles and collecting the "minikits" and filling up your "jedi meter" to get to the "?" level. The puzzles are fun, the lego characters are funny and inovative, free play mode with a bunch of SW characters is fun, and the hack 'n slash gameply is over all playable.
What is bad? Ok, if you die, you lose 1000 studs, or money, and respawn in the same room. Too easy. Also, the game can be beaten in a measly 6 or 7 hours. Thats about it. Buy the game! I'm a tough critic! I gave Halo 2 a 4! I'm tough as nails! get the game damnit!

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Reviews (6)

Not that great
We just received this bouncer as a shower gift. Although I registered for this based on the reviews,I am not impressed. It is very cute to look at, however the vibration feature is loud. It actually vibrates the little bird and makes a loud noise. I do not care for the music it plays either. With out using the toy bar I am sure this would be a fine seat but, I am willing to bet there are better ones out there.

GREAT SEAT FOR THE MONEY
We received this seat as a gift 1 month ago when our daugher Sophia was 1 month old. She loved it right away.One thing I found was she cries sometimes when I put the music on. But this being my 3rd daughter reminded me that sometimes they look away from their toys and get overstimulated and can't handle too much noise or too much to look at.I learned that the hard way with my middle daughter. So when she cries I take off the toy part and she quickly falls asleep.This is our first Fisher Price seat and the least expensive seat we have ever had but the best performance wise and it is so cute to look at! I just bought it for a friend's first baby.

Great Bouncer To Have
I received this as a shower gift and I am ever so grateful that I did. My 2 week old daughter loves it. I have been putting her in it since she came home from the hosptial and the only problem I have had with it was that her head sometimes falls over to the side so I use a head support and its fine. She loves the vibration and I have no problems at all getting her to sit in it. She will fall asleep faster in her bouncer than she will in her crib with the mobile going. I dont think she old enough yet to care that there is music and rattles attached even though I can sit her in it and she will listen to the sounds and music she is not interested in the rattles or birdy just yet. She has not seemed to have a problem with the vibration being too much for a newborn and I dont think the motor is all that loud. I feel this is a wonderful item and would highly recommed it.

great bouncy seat!
We had the aquarium bouncer, but had problems with it and it was a nightmare dealing with Fisher Price to fix it, and I didnt want to go through that again so I got another seat (though it is still by fisher price) My son loves the chimes, and pulls them to make the bird spin- seeing the birds face makes him grin every time!I don't think the vibrations are too strong and I love that it has 2 volume levels.I would definately buy this one again!

very cute and comfy
I choose this item on my registry and thanks God I got it. It is soooo cute. What I like about it is that it has both features: vibration and music, it is well paded and my baby goes right to sleep once I put her there, but BE CAREFUL. I do not recomend this item for a parent of a preemie. My baby is on a monitor so I did rely on this item and didn't paid to much attention while she was sleeping on it...the first day that I used it the monitor alarm went off, when I ran to check what was happening to her I noticed that her head was hanging obstructing her airway, ever since I am puting a head support and problem solved. She loves the birds sounds and the music, it does vibrate too much...but we can live with it. ... Read more

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The Aquadoodle isn't a pool or tub toy, but without water it's no fun at all. It's just a drawing mat after all, but kids will like the novelty of its disappearing colors. The 81 by 53-inch drawing mat is large enough for several kids to doodle on at a time, using the included magic marker pens that do not transfer color to other surfaces (to our knowledge …). Color from the pens appears when water touches the mat; it then fades out without a trace in 60 seconds or so. That's it: no ink, no paint, and no mess.Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Love it!
I bought this today at target for my 2 year old daughter. We absolutly love it! She can doodle and draw to her hearts content and never run out of paper.....or be told to be careful to not color on the table. It is just water.....no mess what so ever! The drawings took about 2 minutes to completly disappear. What a great invention! Highly recommend!

What a great idea!
I recently bought an Aqua Doodle for my 2 year old nephew, and it was a huge hit! He was immediately drawn to the mat, and understood how to use the pens right away. The best part was that his 3 year old cousin was able to sit with him and they both had a blast. This is a great toy, because there is absolutely no mess.

I would NOT recommend this toy
I am a frequent buyer/reviewer for toys online and I am generally quite happy with them. This toy has a great concept, but I really wasn't thrilled with it. As the other reviewers have stated, it is a great toy...that is, until it's all wet. I found that the manufacturer SAYS, "image disappears in approx. 20 seconds.". This is where they are wrong. My kids LOVED playing with it, until they ran out of room to write stuff. It took so long to dry to become clear again, that I had to bring it in and put my hairdryer to it for an additional FIVE minute to dry it in order to continue using it. And this toy wasn't even drenched, just regular use. The idea of this toy is great, but has a big inconvenience. Maybe when it's a hot day it'll be better....I hope! I bought two, one for my daughter and one for my niece. I'm returning the unopened one.

Happy Mom
This toy is awesome....Hats off to SpinMaster....I saw this toy online a month ago and went to Toys-R-Us to purchase it and they did not carry it yet...I was just there today and was so happy to see it on the shelf....My kids just opened it and they love it....They are 4 and 19 months old and this is something that they can play together and enjoy....My 4 year old loves to trace the alphabet...If anyone has preschool aged kids or younger this toy is a true winner!!!! Definitely worth the money....

Very Special Toy - Highly recommend
This is a WONDERFUL activity toy for children of all ages - even adults! Several kids can play together on the large size mat and it is very neat, easy to store,very educational,provides hours of fun. The unique technology allows for children to draw with water so you never have to clean up or replace any pens etc. The images disappear after a few minutes so you always have a new writing area. I highly recommend this toy to everyone!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Did you know that painted ladies (the butterflies, that is) taste with their feet and have 10,000 eyes? You and your kids will be fascinated by all you learn about these beautiful creatures with the Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore. The kit comes with a relatively easy-to-assemble observation chamber; supplies for feeding the butterflies (you provide only sugar and water); an informative booklet of clear instructions and butterfly facts; and a certificate for three to five free painted lady caterpillars. The metamorphosis from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from when you receive the caterpillar larvae (which arrive in a small container with all the nutrients they need). Your children can watch the larvae increase dramatically in size, form chrysalides, and finally emerge into full-fledged painted ladies (it's suggested that they release the butterflies after a few days of observation). This would make a wonderfulactivity for families with kids of any age, but younger children will need help assembling the observationchamber and reading the instruction booklet. (Note: The manufacturer recommends that butterflies should not be set free in temperatures lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.) --Rachel Radway ... Read more

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So fun I Bought My Own!
I bought one of these last year for my nieces. I also got one for me, and I'm in my 30's. I waited until the spring time to send in my caterpillar certificate. They came in their own little container with just enough food. So you don't need to feed them anything. I tried to put some real food such as leaves from the plants they like to eat in the wild, but they preferred the food that came with them. I think I received 6 caterpillars and they all turned into butterflies. I let them go a day or two after they emerged. Kids are completely fascinated by the process from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. One word of caution, it may not be the best thing to get for Christmas since you may have to wait until spring to get your caterpillars. They will send them in the winter, but I didn't want the butterflies to die on me or freeze to death if I let them go.

Our kids loved this
Our daughters received the Butterfly Garden from their grandfather. The whole family really enjoyed the entire process from catepillar to butterlfy. Very educational for the kids. Unfortunately, though we had three cocoons, only one of the butterflies actually survived. Nevertheless, this is a great gift and one I just bought for my nephew.

Tons of Fun and Educational too!
My daughter received this toy from her cousin. She is 5. At first my son was a little grossed out by the worm looking caterpillars but once they grew and I pinned the paper disc with the attached chrysalides to the netted garden, it was worth it. My 2 kids just sit there and watch. It's better than TV. One caterpillar died but 3 have already emerged. My daughter has named the three butterflies and she loves watching "Crystal" balance herself on the orange wedge that she placed in the hut. I find myself checking on them at least 4 times a day because it is so interesting. We are waiting for the last one to emerge before we set the other three free. My daugher doesn't want the last one to be lonely.

A wonderful combination of fun and education
My daughter had a wonderful time learing about butterflies and watching them emerge. This is a fantastic teaching tool, with clear instructions and easy to use equipment. I can't rave enough about this toy!!!!

WOW! This thing is cool!
I recieved my Butterfly Garden yesterday and boy, was I excited! The pop-up mesh butterfly habita is so neat. I've always wanted one! I sent away for my caterpillars today. If you want to give something or get something GREAT, the Butterfly Garden is a good idea! :) ... Read more

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Lots & Lots & lots of fun
We got this table for our son for his 2nd birthday and he loves it and I'm glad we did. It was a hit at his Birthday party!
After reading all the reviews for other sand and water tables, I said this ones is the best and i'm right!
as for educational value, I rated it 4 starts, because It taught my son how play along with others and to share.
For durabilty, I definately can say it holds well.
My Husband had no place to sit and sat on top of the table and it held him!!Please don't misunderstand I did yell at him to get off, but it did hold him.
I would recommend this table to anyone!!!

GREAT FOR PRICE
this item was purchased for my 3 and 6 yr old. i got rid of the traditional sandbox as it killed all the grass and most of the sand ended up in the yard. I liked this one for the umbrella and for the fact that it was at kid friendly height. not as sturdy and durable as most step 2 products but great for price. There are little holes on the legs that i filled with water prior to putting together to give it more stability. the kids love it so that means i love it too.

hours of fun
We bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son so he would have something to play with in the backyard! I read reviews on all the different sandboxes/sand and water tables and ended up picking this one! After hours and hours of playing with this table and seeing other tables and playgroups etc. I know I made the right choice! The umbrella is a wonderful idea too!

Up, up and away
We purchased this table for our 3 year old daughter and she loves it. It was a smash with all the kids at her birthday party, not so much with the parents of the sand coated kids. My main reason for wanting a table was to prevent killing the grass underneath as a traditional sandbox would. I chose this one because it has an umbrella (which is very stable and adjustable) and because it has a hard cover. The cover attaches very securely thus keeping additional water, bugs, worms, leaves and various other things out...including my daughter, which comes in handy. My daughter is very pleased with the sand/water combo, rather I should say, the sand "in" the water combo. :o) Having a sandbox at her waist level seems to be very convenient for her. She scoots back and forth most of the time but can sit on a little chair and play too. I intend to bring it into the basement in the winter and fill it with rice (uncooked of course) so she can enjoy it year round. The drawback is the legs. They are attached with screws that can easily tear out and are not enough to keep the legs stable. Ours have not torn because I am very watchful of the position of the legs and prop them back up whenever I see them go askew. Other than that, I would highly recommend this table.

We use just water in this and LOVE it!!!!
I purchased this table a bit over a week ago and we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! I have twin 2 1/2 year olds and they can't get enough of it. We are using is as a water table only so I drain the one side and then just tip it up to dump the other, no problem. I love the umbrella to reduce their sun exposure. The nice stone color is great too, it blends in with the house rather than the red/blue/green of other molded plastic toys.

A couple things other people had concerns about that I found helpful to know-

Don't cut the black cords holding the lid on, these are elastic and just pull off so you can put the lid on tightly between uses. The instructions are inside so some people have cut it.

Someone mentioned not being anywhere to store the umbrella?!? I just put in back into the table before I put the lid on like it was when I purchased it.

As for the legs not being sturdy I think some people have over loaded with sand (only holds 40 lbs) and the other thing is when you install the screws keep turning until the plastic on the legs doesn't buckle in but is pulling back tight against the table frame.

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Wonderful Item for Babies and Moms!
I can't tell you what a lifesaver this play tent is! It keeps baby safe and happy while we're on the beach or at picnics, and it's FUN FUN FUN for her! The material is durable, and it sets up and stores away in a snap! There should be one of these in the car trunk of every parent of an infant or toddler! It's perfect for changing baby too! ... Read more

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Not for me!
I bought the Quattro Tour LX Stroller in the Mayfair pattern today at a brick and mortar Babies R Us store and I will be returning it this week. This is a very pretty pattern on the fabric and it is cushy and very soft. My daughter said it was "Comfortable" when she sat in it for a few minutes. This is a lighter weight stroller than the one that we currently have. We are trying to replace the old stroller because it is too heavy to lug around and because it is almost falling apart. I need a stroller that has the following: relatively lightweight; has a parent tray with cup holders as well as a tray for my daughter; a wide footrest for my daughter (she is 2 years); a pretty large basket underneath the stroller; and I need all of this in a stroller that is sturdy enough that it will be safe and not fall apart in the next year.
The Quattro has a tray for the parent and for the child; it has a medium size basket; it has a wide footrest for the child also; it is lighter weight than my old stroller (it was a Graco Coach which came with an infant car seat and the stroller was huge and heavy). The Quattro feels pretty sturdy when compared with others I looked at.
The reason I am going to return the Quattro is because of the height of the handle and the size of the handle. I am only 5 feet in height and this stroller is too high for me to be comfortable pushing for any period of time. The size of the handle is also strange. In the center of the handle it is cushioned and thick but then down the sides, the handle becomes thin and just metal. I have these attachments that I use on my stroller that hang on the handle and then I can hang shopping bags or other things from them and this keeps my hands free and lets me use the basket of the stroller for my purse and the diaper bag. I cannot use the attachments on the Quattro because of the fact that the handle bar isn't thick and cushioned down the sides all the way down to where the parent tray starts.
Even though the Quattro would meet all of my other requirements, I cannot keep a stroller that has these two problem items.

Great for tall people
I chose this stroller after my Eddie Bauer stroller was destroyed in a car accident.

This stroller has many great features:

1.Tallest handle of any stroller I examined; great for taller parents because it prevents you from hunching over.
2.Contoured handle fits the natural angle of the wrist.
3.Great storage in the basket, parent, and child trays.
4.Easy folding mechanism.
5.Can be used with the Graco SnugRide, one of the safest infant carseats available.
6.Foot rest can be raised to secure an infant inside the stroller when the carseat is not used.
7.Full recline for younger babies.
8.Though heavy, it is a solid stroller; won't blow away in the wind.

What I would change about this stroller:

1.It folds down onto the wheel base and as a result is not self-standing once collapsed, making it very difficult to transport.
2.The brakes engage when folded down, so dragging the stroller on its wheels once it is folded is not an option.My Eddie Bauer stroller could still be pushed as normal even when it was folded.
3.The back seems too short; my five-month-old is already nearly too tall for it when lying down.
4.It is HUGE even when folded - make sure you have plenty of trunk space if you plan to travel with this stroller!
5.Wheels seem cheap.
6.The parent viewing window in the canopy should have a cover - it is much too big to be open all the time.

Still, I love this stroller and would recommend it to anyone who does lots of walking.

My husband calls it the "Swamp Buggy"
I give it 4 stars only because of the bulkiness. Other than that it is an awesome stroller. I chose it because I loved the matching carseat and wanted a complete travel system. It has a creme and black swirl pattern that is very suitable for a girl which is hard to find since most strollers are navy or brown and boyish looking. The clock and temperature feature are an added bonus. It is very easy to assemble which I did myself when I was 8 months pregnant. I have a small to mid sized sedan and it fits very well in the trunk with room to spare for groceries. It is easy to fold and unfold. I also like the idea that only the tires touch the ground when folded. My only wish is that it folded in an upright position instead of flat. If you are looking for a sturdy full size stroller that is girl friendly then this one fits the bill.

Two wheels have fallen off
I have had this stroller less than a year. Three months ago, a back wheel broke off at a plastic joint when I was trying to set it up. Got a new wheel from Graco and considered it history. Well, about two weeks ago, while on a walk, a front wheel broke off and the two wheels which make up a single front wheel assembly went down the sidewalk in two differnt directions. I am very glad that my son was older with a sense of balance(15 months) because the stroller lurched forward and very nearly threw him from his seat! When we took the assembly apart, the wheels are held on with very cheap locking washers that are completely rusted out! I store this stroller inside and take very good care of it. Both times, Graco has sent me new wheels for free, this past time, they replaced all four. I still consider this stroller junk and quite unsafe and am looking for a new one

A great all-terrain stroller.
I have the regular Quattro Tour, not the LX, and I don't know if there are any major differences.But I am impressed enough with the QT!Here is what I have to say about the regular model:

I have been using this stroller for 14 months, and I still tell everyone I meet about it.The main reason I went with it is that the storage basket collapses to allow access to its contents even with the stroller seat is completely reclined.This means that when baby is sleeping, or when you are using the carseat with the stroller, your diaper bag or cooler is not stuck beyond reach.At the time we bought it, it was the only stroller on the market with that feature.

The wheel structure is rugged and handles off-roading very well.On smooth pavement, etc., it handles beautifully.I do joke with people that pushing it is like driving a truck, because it is fairly large, and negotiating it around narrowly spaced displays in a department store can be a real challenge.There have been times while shopping that I have determined to buy a tiny umbrella stroller, but I love how much cargo I can take with me.There are two cupholders and two small compartments near the handle; the basket holds a lot; and when the seat is upright I can pile a lot of stuff between the handlebar and the top of the seat, where the extra material makes a kind of hammock.It is the perfect stroller for a trip to the zoo, but I use it for daily shopping and am very happy with it.It is not too heavy -- I have no trouble lifting it in and out of vehicles.It is rather large even when collapsed, but I don't really mind.I specifically chose a larger, sturdier stroller for its features -- if streamlining is a high priority, then go with something smaller like the Travelite.But if you want to be able to go everywhere and do everything, then this is the stroller for you.

Note that the standard Graco stroller accessories, like the toys on a post that fit into some sort of slot on strollers, do not work with this stroller.I bought a stroller bar from Sassy (like the Busy Bug one) with velcro straps, and my son has been very happy with that.

Incidentally, I love the color I chose, the Heatwave pattern.It is very soothing. ... Read more

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Buy it!
this is great for kids, it is very good and it holds about seven people! Definitly buy this product! ... Read more

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This is the one to get!
My 3yr old sons birthday party was one for all the kids to
remember.If this thing can make it through three hours of
sliding from 15 kids, it will last.Setting it up is easy,
throw away the dvd, didnt even watch it.My only concern was
my son would not be able to climb the back, after about 20
minutes of helping him, he had it down.Im an overprotective
dad, and there were no accidents and no crying all day at the
party.This slide made the party great!

This one is designed to last.They got it right!
I am very happy with this slide so far.I have only used it a few times, but I already can tell by its structure that it will last.I was very hesitant to buy a slide like this after the problems I had last year (with the one made by another company).
My 7 year old likes the distance that you slide on this one and it seems to be safer. I still wouldn't recommend too much rough housing. Also make sure you have plenty of space to set it up as the hose to the air fan is long and it needs to be straight. It also states in the directions not to use an extension cord, but we had to use a heavy duty one because of the side the air hose is on, and we had no problems.I think most people who buy this would have to use an extension cord.The set up is very quick and easy.The dvd directions weren't much help because it was for the other model that this company is selling, but you don't really need it anyway.

FUN, FUN, AND MORE FUN!!!!
My daughter got one of these for her 2nd birthday.My nephews and little sisters, ages 3-9 loved it, playing on it for hours and no one got hurt.Great entertainment!!!! My 2 year old wasn't as fond of it, but I'm sure she will love it this summer.It is easy to set up and take down to store.Well worth the money!!

GREAT DURABLE WATERSLIDE
This is a must have item for summer. My son and his friends love it. We purchased another manufacturers version of this last year. It lasted about 3 times of use. This product by spinmaster is the best. Easy set up and take down, and fits perfect and easily in the duffle bag included with the item. Material is very durable, and waterline is run outside of material. brilliant manufacturer for fun. Well worth the money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This takes the plastic playhouse to a new technological level. Impressed by the hipped4-foot-8-inch roof, red-shuttered windows, and doorbell with 20 different sound effects? Wait for the kids toget inside. First there's a complex, multi-buttoned wall phone. Then there's the motion detector. That'sright--as kids move around, the house senses where they are and responds with different sounds. Otherfeatures include a table that flips over to turn into a stove, and a back wall with a crawl-in hole. Theplayhouse requires two C batteries, not included. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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so much fun
We bought this for our two year old daughter and she absolutley loves it. Not only does she play with it but my five year old loves it to. I even caught my eight year old in there with her friends .It is tall enough for the big kids to stand up .I looked over many of them and this one was the best choice I could ever make it is nice and roomy at least four kids are able to fit at a time and the telephone really rings and so does the doorbell .It is a great choice.A++

Great for indoors and outdoors
The grandparents bought this house for my 16 month old at Christmas (she's 22 months old now) and she absolutely LOVES IT! We have a small living room and we originally put it up in the house so she could play with it in the bad weather. It didn't take up too much room. The only "problem" we had with it being inside our house was the fact that our daughter would run inside and hide from us when it was time for the diaper to be changed. Good thing for the large window which allowed us to get her out of the house. Now the house is outside and I think it's a great value. (...) and I say buy it now if you are thinking of getting this house. It is well worth the money!!!

Brooke loves this little house
We purchased this house for my 22 month old daughter. One of her favorite things has been to ring the door bell outside of our house and now she has her very own, which she loves. I planted some flowers outside of her house which she is responsible for watering. One of the things that I was concerned with was that my daughter would outgrow it quicker than a larger (and more costly) playhouse. However, we purchased it on sale (...) so it was a no brainer!

We bought our daughter her 1st house at 2 years
We bought our daughter this house for her 2nd birthday last spring. We were hesitant at first, as this it an expensive gift, and money is tight with me staying at home with the kids. Looking back, it was an exceptional purchase(even better if you can get it on sale at Toys-R-Us, like we did). If you can splurge on only one big toy, this may be the one to get. There is lots of room inside for both kids and a parent. Because there's such a large window in the back, it's easy for poor old dad to get in and out. It's marketed as an outside toy; but we keep ours in the basement so the sun doesn't fade it. The only drawback(this only really bothers my husband)is that it takes up a lot of room. But, my girl LOVES her house, and so do we.

Great Playhouse
Santa brought this playhouse for Christmas for our 21 month old daughter. When we pulled the sheet off of it on Christmas morning her eyes lit up brighter than the tree. We have it in our playroom right now and she goes in it for hours. She loves all of the sounds it makes. She even has a mini couch in there and sometimes her tv/vcr combo is in there and she will watch her videos in there. It is roomy enough when we have our playgroup for at least 4 kids. My brother put it together on Christmas Eve in 1/2 hour. This was the perfect house for the money. ... Read more