Reviews (98)

Baby Annabell for My Granddaughter
Well, I bought Baby Annabell for my 3 year old Granddaughter and she absoultly loves her as do I!
I think she is just darling. My granddaughter found her early, as in before Christmas!
Yes she was her Christmas present and she found it in Grandma's spare room a couple of weeks ago and just knew that it was for her. Any way, we both just love her.

Baby Annabell Doll
I received the baby Annabell for my daughter in the mail today. The doll is in good condition, however the way it was packaged was terrible. The box was mangled and I am surprised it was okay. I think my daughter will love this doll, but she will have to wait until Christmas :-)

New Mommy
I just got this baby today i loved it i guess its kinda silly for a 13 year old to play with dolls but i think its fun(dont tell my friends)anyways this doll isnt what i expected i thought it would do more stuff i couldnt chooose between rock a bye chou chou or annabell but when i found out annabells mouth moved i was set i think its fun to act like you have your own baby if you have old brothers or sisters who like to annoy then its not good like me my sister likes to yell and hit it right when it falls asleep but i think this is a great baby, overall.

BABY Annabell
I got Baby Annabell in the hopes that I would get a very modern doll.When I opened the pakage I wwas somewhat disppionted. Yes she was modern like she giggled and cryed. She really makes realistic mouth movements.BUT sometimes when you try to read a story to her she justs keeps on giggling.I can't really take out of my rooom or my family will go insane. Even when she sucks it's super noisy. I wish you could feed her or have to change her diaper because it's wet.It's perfect for the LITTLE mother HINT BETWEEN 3-7 but, maybe we older mother 7+up need something more than bottle feeding or rattling a rattle . Over all I think she is perfect for younger mothers. Also, I thinnk she is over priced. I do have a recomendation for older mothers though, Baby Born.

A great doll!
This doll is great--she cries and laughs like a real baby. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 year old and they both love to play with her. The crying is a little annoying after awhile, but you can turn her off with a switch on her back. She also comes with a bottle, pacifier, and toy bear. Well worth the money! ... Read more

Amazon.com

Pokémon Sapphire's updated graphics with weather effects, amazing sound, more than 200 Pokémon with over 100 new species--as well as its faithful adherence to the existing series of Pokémon games--makes for a welcome evolution in the series.

First, the game has a lot in common with Pokémon games Silver, Gold, and Crystal. For example, players can choose to be a boy or a girl trainer, an internal clock sets events at certain times, and the game's handy-dandy Pokédex helps players keep track of the many stats. You're main goal is still to beat all the Gym Trainers and become the Pokémon Master. If you've played the old games, you will be right at home. But not all is the same.

The most obvious change is in the battles themselves. Now that two Pokémon can fight on your side at the same time, you can tag-team them against an enemy by taking advantage of the strengths of your Pokémons while covering their weaknesses. For example, you can now have a water Pokémon watch your fire Pokémon's back.You can also attack more than one Pokémon at a time.

A whole new element to the game focuses on how berries are used in battle. And if you collect enough berries, you can take them to a Berry Blender and make a PokéBlock, which is a little super-charged candy that raises your Pokémon's "Condition" attributes. You can then groom your Pokémon for regional contests and compete for ribbons like "Best of Show," which will unlock additional contests. There's even strategy in how to best use your berries: pick too many and the berry tree will disappear; plant berries, though, and a tree will grow. You can also build a Secret Base in special areas of the game, which you can decorate just like you can your room.

And let us not forget that Pokémon Sapphire has a kickin' multiplayer system, too. You can trade Pokémon, and link up to four players for incredible battles. The only downside is that you can't link up with the old Game Boy Color games. --Bryan Karsh

Pros:

• You can control two Pokémon in battle
• Much needed graphic and sound facelift
• Nice multiplayer feature (requires link cable and extra game cartridge)

• Can't trade Pokémon with Game Boy Color

Reviews (227)

Pokemon Sapphire is a nice piece of work
I have been playing the Japanese version of Sapphire for about 20+ hours now, and I believe I might be able to shed some light on what to expect.

Overview: The game starts out with the ability to choose between a boy and a girl character. Like previous games, you may choose the name of your character HOWEVER you can not choose the name of your rival. After taking care of some basic things, you head out to become a Pokemon master. The same aspects of the previous games once again apply, and of course, Team Rocket(in the form of Team Aqua) will once again try to stop you. The game is very easy to follow and manipulate, so even the youngest fan won't have a hard time becoming a Pokemon master.

Graphics: Unlike Crystal, the Pokemon are no longer given an "intro" animation. While this does reduce battle time significantly in the long term, it might be a dissapointment for many younger players. However, the animation for attacks and item usage has been greatly improved. Certain attacks, like "attract" are now given a greater spotlight and have become long-term status effects. This new addition, along with many other new TMs, will greatly delight even the oldest Pokefan.

Music: The music is rather cheesy. This newest release does feature variations of the battle themes that most G/S/C fans are accustomed to, but the variations aren't incredibly good.

Pokedex: Yes, the Pokedex has once again gone a major upgrade and it will not be a dissapointment. The most interesting feature is that your Pokemon will now be shown relative to your character, giving the player a better idea of how large each Pokemon is.

New Pokemon: If you expect the new release to have lots of cutesy Pokemon, you will be in for a let-down. 186 of the "old" Pokemon are not availble in either Sapphire or Ruby, and as you can not trade with the earlier versions of the game, completing your Pokedex will be impossible until further versions are released. The nice thing is that, until Milo Town(3rd town), you won't encounter any of the old Pokemon. This means that you can not longer rely on familiar faces like Mareep and instead you'll have to adapt to new Pokemon like Jigumaguma. There are 5 Pokemon featured in this game that can not be caught in Ruby; Habunake, Hassboh, Latias, Kyogre and Runatoon. Both Latias & Kyogre are "legendary" Pokemon.

Overall, despite the music and the inability to trade Pokemon with previous versions, this is a great game that will keep anyone busy for hours on end. Sapphire is definetely worth the [price].

Pokemon Sapphire for Gameboy Advance SP Rules!!! #1 GAME!
This game is absolutly the best Pokemom game I have ever played. It has cool all new and better sound effects and music, it has more citys and bigger citys and towns to go to than other games, and you can fight with two on two battles! The graphics and colors are magnificent and the different Pokemon are awesome!
The contest is cool because you can see if your Pokemon is cool, cute, tough, ect. It has more TM and HM moves to choose from and it even has a cool new feature that lets you use a special HM on an odd looking tree or cliff and you can create your own secret clubhouse base! The story begins as you choose a boy or girl. Then you start in a small town, Little Root, and your goal is to
become the best Pokemon Trainer in the Hoenn Region, the contenent you play in. It is fun and I assure you it will probobly be a great adventure for anyone. Overall this game is
the best I've seen and I would give it more than 5 if I could!

Greatest Pokemon Game Ever!!!!!
Trust me, you've got to get this game. I think that that the originals were fine and there graphics were lagging but sapphire has a great story and great graphics, the game is great because you are in the all new Hoenn Region and only 52 of the original pokemon were kept and the new pokemon are so cool, if you have any intrest in this interview you obviously are thinking about buying it, buy it! The game is the best, the features are the best, buy it!<br /> <br /> Sapphire rules all. Sapphire kicks the originals out of commission. Sapphire is definitely, a game that will be remembered as a great game.

Awesome
This game is amazing! I love it. Please, by all means buy it. I don't feel like writing a huge review so u can live with this.

Best game ever better then retarded ruby
I love this game and i am still playing it and my favorite pokemon is deoxys. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Executing a clear and comprehensive crossover strategy between a board game and a set of familiar characters can be a tricky enterprise. But this synthesis of familiar Disney and the increasingly popular board game Scene It works exceptionally well, relying on DVD technology and the familiar faces of Disney's beloved characters to form a consistently entertaining family play experience. Included in the set are a game DVD, a game board, four category reference cards, 30 "buzz" cards, and 160 trivia cards with special sets for kids and adults. The game's designers thoughtfully included some Disney classics for Mom and Dad but there is more of an emphasis on Disney properties of the last fifteen years or so, The Lion King, George of the Jungle, the live action 101 Dalmatians, in order to appeal to the youngsters. Game play between the physical board and the action on the DVD is well executed and we found it easy to understand the rules and have fun. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Features

• 12 ft x 36 in
• Electric filtration pump with filter, hoses and clamps
• Introductory video and instruction manual
• Water Capacity: 1,756 gallons

Reviews (1)

This is the pool for you
I love this pool so much. You have so much room. If you dont want a samll pool than this is the pool for you. You can learn to do a lot of stuff in it. You can play with toys and even swim. I dont think there is a better pool except the bigger pools for a lot of money. I love this pool and you will too. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Bubble Bust!
This toy was wonderful (since I hate to blow bubbles manually for my 2 year old!), but it just stopped working after only 5 or 6 uses. As the other reviewers mentioned, it must rust out very quickly and the machine just ceases to work. I reluctantly threw it away. If you do purchase this, you will have to perform a lot of maintenance. Empty it completely after each use and do not let your toddler ever grab at it, as this is what causes the bubble solution to get into the battery compartment. Also, it's quite frustrating that the bubble solution can be found in just about any store (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R Us), yet I still am unable to find a store that carries a replacement bubble machine!!!

I'd have to agree with the other reviews
I got this for my son just last week. HE LOVED IT, for 3 days, then the battery compartment rusted and now, it doesn't work. I don't know who's more heartbroken, him or me...
I totally agree with the previous review, save your money until it is better made.

A great party addition!
I picked up this bubble machine for my nephews 2nd birthday and it was a huge hit. All the moms had to know where I got it and were going to go to the store the next day to get one. The kids absolutely love it. I brought it home for my grandchildren to play with and their mom wants one for their house.
It's even a hit with big kids (i.e., adults!) I had a party and we put it out on the patio and no one wanted to come back inside to play our game.

save your money!
My son got this for his birthday and loved it! Unfortunately after using it a few times the battery compartment rusted and the machine was no longer usuable. Save your money until it is redesigned!

Poorly designed!
My son got this toy for his birthday and loved it! Unfortunately after just a few uses the battery compartment rusted and that was the end of it. Save your money until they redesign it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Even though the Best Friends gang could have fun almost any place, there's no way they'd turn down chill-out sessions in this two-level, open-sided doll house. It has a number of trendy, modern spaces, each with a different character: a common room with nice furniture and a tiny antique juke box; a vanity salon with tons of beauty accessories; a juice and smoothie bar with all the fixins'; a bay window library with for quiet time with books; and an umbrella-shaded sun deck up top. Amenities include an arcade game, open-shut drawers, tiny picture frames, a telephone, books, food, clothes hangers, and more. Everything can be moved around, which keeps things interesting, and the whole house folds up (into a heart shape) for easy storage. Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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good
this a great toy! it teaches you that different people can have different jobs and its really fun 2 play with! its really durable!

REVIEW
This toy was pretty fun for my child, except some of the parts broke really easily ... Read more

Editorial Review

Move over, Tiger Woods! Get your tyke into the swing of thingswith the Easy Hit Golf Set. The rolling cart holds two clubs (a putterand a driver) and three oversize golf balls. The set comes with its ownall-surface "hole," allowing for easy play anywhere. All components aremade of durable heavy-duty plastic, ensuring that this set will standup to your little pro's heavy hitting. Some assembly is required.--Alison Golder ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Awesome toy - extremely durable for boys!
Okay, if you have a boy, grab this set. Little Tikes must know how strong little guys get and make their products accordingly. Our neighbor decided that my son needed to learn how to play golf so I had to get him this set. It is so much better than my neighbor's daughter's set and 10 times more durable. She has a generic one but I opted for Little Tikes because I know how rough my guy can be. He has so much fun with this set and we even bought him a package of tees so he can golf like a pro. He really enjoys it and has even learned a great swing at three!

Megan's Mom
I purchased this Golf Set for my daughter at least 18 months ago & can't complain one bit about it. It has been played with very frequently but still looks new. Every child (& some adults) that come over play with it (b/c she's always handing someone one of the clubs hehe) and it makes everyone happy. It is a very durable toy but I also see it as a way to teach good sportsmanship & sharing skills.

Don't forget the girls!
We bought this for our daughter for her second birthday and she loves it. It is outside, which I am now realizing is a big mistake. She turns everything else in our house into golf (wiffle bats, her rain stick, etc.) I guess I need to bring it in for the winter. Little Tykes did not let us down!

Highly recommended
What a great toy for toddlers! Hitting a ball off the ground is much easier than doing so off a tee (as in baseball), so this toy really builds their confidence! Fun for parents to play along too. The cart can be used to for other things besides golf. My son received this for his 2nd birthday, and has given it much use in the last year.

The Best Golf Set We've come across!
This is my son's 4th (yes 4th) ste of golf clubs. He's tough on his toys, like any toddler, but the Little tykes set has lasted longer than the other three sets combined. If your son wants a set or you want him to have a set of play club, you can't go wrong with these. The oversized balls are big help too, not to mention, I can now put my practice balls away. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This lightweight, sturdy, flame-resistant nylon play structurecan be set up in 30 seconds. There are no poles to piece together andinsert (or lose or break). The Crawl N Play pops open and keeps itsshape, thanks to the sewn-in spring-action frame. Indoors or out, thethree modular units--one 32-by-33-by-33-inch block with four roundopenings and a roof window, plus two tunnels, each 18 inches across and20 inches long--fit together with hook-and-loop tabs. Kids can create aclubhouse, a castle, a dungeon, a tower, a jail, a rabbit burrow, abear's den, a pirate ship, an outlaw hideout, Aladdin's cave, ahouse on the prairie--whatever a game of make-believe seems to demand.The structure folds up to fit in the included nylon carry case, and itcan be connected to other Crawl N Play modular sets to form largerstructures. --Ava Natov ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Even fun for little ones...
My husband and I recently purchased this for our 15 month old daughter and let me tell you....SHE LOVES IT! She had received a blow up ball pit for her 1st birthday which she was thrilled with but less than 48hours after inflating it, it sprung a leak. Well...we took it back to the toy store and got a replacement which 3 months later we still hadn't the energy, (or the space for that matter), to blow it up again and keep it up. Enter Play Hut's Crawl and Play...the perfect solution...its quite large (our little one and our golden retriever can fit in it with room left over), very durable and holds a bunch of ball pit balls-which I do recommend purchasing as they do add another demension to the fun. In addition, it is super easy to set up and take down whenever you like which was the problem with the blow up ball pits. Both ball pits and this play tent are recommended for ages 2 and up and 3 and up respectively, but my little one loves both and as long as there is parental supervision while your child is playing, there is absolutely nothing dangerous about this experience. And what an experience it is, there is so much that can be learned from these toys...spatial awareness, in and out, ducking, squating, crawling, hand-eye coordination (there is a window in the roof which my little one loves to try and toss balls out of). I can also see how this can grow with your child, my little one is not in the imaginative stage in her life, but one day she will be and this like the other reviewers have said could be her playhouse, hideout, castle, or whatever else she can imagine. For now, she is content, crawling in and out, sitting in a bunch of balls, hiding from her dog and her daddy and picking it up-which by the way she is absolutely amazed that she can do all by herself. I highly recommend this toy!

Flimsy!
My 18 month old daughter got this as a gift, after we discovered she enjoyed a tent made from a bedsheet. One of the benefits of this tent (or so I thought) is that it folds so compactly for storage. It folds up much like those pop-up shades for car windows - a twist of the wrist and it's folded. HOWEVER, evidently I twisted (gently even!) the WRONG way in an effort to get it to fold and now it is bent -- permanently. It won't even stand upright anymore. Ugh. What a piece of junk.

not as great as I thought
My 2 year old daughter (who I believe to be rather calm for a toddler)received this as a Christmas present and I thought that it was going to be awesome. However, within the first day she managed to rip two of the connector loops that velcro the tunnel to the tent. Also, I read one review that said their child liked to sit on it and squash it and that the tent would pop back up. I would caution against allowing your child to do this because ours is now slightly deformed from my daughter sitting on it. It is a fun toy and my daughter does like going inside of it with her flashlight to pretend it is her little fort. Overall, I am happy with it, I just think that it isn't quite as a durable as it is made out to be.

Not good quality.
We bought this tent for our son fir his birthday. When it arrived, the tent smelled like mothballs. It was also so thin you could see through it. I do not think it would hold up to a lot of play. I would condider something else.

Smells like mothballs
I looked for a toy like this for a long time in many places. I ordered it from Amazon. After opening the package it smelled so badly of moth balls that it made my whole house smell like an old lady's closet. The fabric is a type of thick paper-like substance, not like the older Play Hut toys. The colors are not as bright as a result. I'm going to send it back. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This little wheelbarrow is the tool of choice for hauling flowers, grass clippings, toys, and other treasures. Not only does it look like a real wheelbarrow, it is a real wheelbarrow, with a red steel tray, a black triangular steel undercarriage, and finished hardwood handles. The tray has no-scratch edges and is 20 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The black plastic molded wheel is 7 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches wide. The wheelbarrow stands 11 inches from the floor and is 32 inches from the front of the tray to the ends of handles. The whole thing weighs a little more than 7 pounds. --Louise Carter ... Read more

Reviews (10)

DURABLE and versatile - a definite "best buy"
This wheelbarrow is just like the ones adults use, but sized for 2 to 5 year olds. It is manufactured really well (not at all like the flimsy plastic ones you'll see at your local toystore) and is easy to assemble. Our children have used theirs to haul snow, sand, rocks, sticks, leaves, water, dolls, blocks, and eachother. Watch their self-esteem and self-confidence grow as they really contribute to outdoor chores by hauling their own load in their own wheelbarrow! This toy is durable and will be around long after my children have outgrown it. (Note - in case this is a gift, be careful where you have it shipped to because our wheelbarrows arrived in the original boxes you'd see in the toystore, with big pictures of the wheelbarrow on the side.) We couldn't be happier with this purchase of a quality Radio Flyer product.

Great Buy
This is so much better than the plastic wheelbarrows. My son has it all - toy blowers, weadeaters, mowers, etc. and this is his favorite because it actually looks just like daddy's! He hauls dirt, flowers, and of course, toys everywhere. We have had this since Christmas and it has lasted well.

good hard to find toy
When I gave this to my 4 1/2 year old nephew the first thing he did was pile his toys in it and give them a ride. I don't agree with the reviewers who think this is small. It looks like my nephew has alot of growing to do before anyone could suggest it was too small for him. My only problem was putting it together which is surprisingly difficult. That is more of a two person job.

Just like Daddy
My husband has been doing lots of yard work using a wheelbarrow. My two year old son tries with all his might to lug that big old wheelbarrow around but of course cannot. I bought this wheelbarrow for him so he could work along beside his dad safely. This is the cutest little thing I've seen! It is a perfect replica of a real full-size one. It is very sturdy and was very easy to put together. However, I will have to agree with another review that the recommended size is not correct. It is the perfect size for a two year old, if maybe even just a tad on the small side for him. This is okay since it makes it so easy for him to move it around safely. BUT...by next year, it will be too small. I believe the recommended age is 3-5 years or something like that. This wheelbarrow would be much too small for that age group. Overall, this wheelbarrow is a real find for a young one who likes pretend play and enjoys working in the yard just like Mommy or Daddy. Like typical Radio Flyer products, I'm sure it will last and last. I even had a friend who planted flowers in hers after her children outgrew it and it was precious.

Item is mislabeled on Amazon
I bought this item for my four year old niece, [as] it was suitable for 3-5 year olds. However, when the box arrived, the label said that it was for 18 month olds and up! This item is more suitable for 2 year olds than 4 year olds.... ... Read more

Editorial Review

Dora the Explorer, "Nick Jr.'s" doe-eyed, Mexican sojourner, converses in Spanish and English as a doll as naturally as a cartoon. From simple, one-word translations to the "Happy Song," Dora speaks and sings using over 30, clearly pronounced, easy-to-learn words. She interacts with four included friends--a star, baby bird, butterfly and frog--who respond with movement, light and sound (via microchips) when placed in her right hand. Dora's body is designed to sit rather than stand (she has a very flat bum and solid posture), so she's actually built to be conversational. Just position her on the edge of a chair and the fun begins. If kids still need something to coddle, Dora has pliable extremities, and her pretty, brown hair can be combed. Her clothes, however, are not removable. Required: 4 "AA" batteries.--Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (33)

at least it's fun
The toy is fun for my three year old; however, we have had a terrible time keeping track of Dora's "friends" which is the reason I rated durability rather low. When you place the "friend" in Dora's hand, there is no locking mechanism; so as my little girl is running around the house -as children do- with her Dora doll, Dora's "friends" are flying at my 4 month old's head. No injuries to report thus far, though. Also, we have already lost (and found) two of Dora's "friends". If I had one suggestion to make it would be to include Backpack with the doll, making Backpack fully functional so that the "friends" can live there when not in use. I have also been disappointed with Dora's phrases. Apparently, she is to say 30 interactive phrases and in the entire time my daughter has had her Dora doll, I've only heard a total of 8 phrases, which is my justification for rating Dora's educational value low as well.

Cute Toy
My 2 year old received this as a gift. Six months later she still plays with it frequently. She even calls many of the characters by the Spanish names. Although she hasn't quite gotten into the games, she still enjoys the song. This is a must for any Dora fan.

Great educational toy
This is a great educational toy. It is fun and easy to use for children. My daughter loves it. She received the toy for her first birthday and has been enjoying it. I'm so glad I purchased the toy for her.

Not very impressed
I bought this Dora the Explorer Doll for my 2 year old. Within the first week it was grinding and not recognizing which character was what. Not very durable!

EXCITING!
This toy is very educational. Especially if you want your child to learn two languages:English and Spanish. I say it's a 5 star toy! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Pixter is like a personal digital assistant (PDA) for kids. But instead of storing boring appointments and phone numbers, they get to draw, do puzzles, and learn a little, too. The Pixter is about the size of a small book, and has a pretty solid weight to it. It's made out of brightly colored and durable plastic. The main action of this toy is drawing with an attached stylus. The Color Pixter offers much better graphics then the black and white version, which comes in handy with activities like Paint-by-Numbers and Connect-the-Dots. You can draw a picture free form, or you can use one of the starter backgrounds. There are tool buttons, like on a PDA, that give you access to fun stamps, special effects, and the eraser button. You can also save your creation in the Pixter's memory. There are some boppy tunes playing along with all this creative activity, but luckily for parents, there's also a jack for headphones and a volume adjuster. An expansion slot on top of the Pixter accepts ROM-based expansion cards that contain additional software and games. Requires 4 "AA" batteries. (Not included.) --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Kids really love this toy
My daughter was 3 1/2 when she first played with her 10 year old sister's B&W Pixter, and she loved it. So I got her the color Pixter, and she plays with it every day, especially in the car. There are educational games available for it, as well as entertainment games. It also plays all the older black and white games for the older versions of Pixter.

Disappointed
We bought this for our 4 year old because he's not quite old enough for Game Boy. We have already had to return it twice due to it malfunctioning within a short period of time. The first one, the stylus didn't work and the second one the stylus worked on only half the screen after a couple of weeks. For as much money as we spent, I had great expectations. The kids, 4-9 years, enjoyed it while it worked, it just didn't hold up very long. I'd spend my money else where.

Take Care
My kids love this toy!! But do be careful because it is needs to be well taken care of. I would not reccommend this to any child who just throws things down where they may.

worth every penny
My 4 year old is one of those kids who can't play with anything for more than 5 minutes, except the Pixter. It is the best toy I've ever bought for her, and we've tried everything (thanks to used toys and bargains...). I bought her the Pixter recently because I was pregnant and too tired to keep her busy. It is well designed, challenging but not frustrating, is adaptable to her growth and needs, etc.

Pixter Easily Broken
I got my daughter the Pixter Color. Her little sister dropped it on my oak floor a few hours after we opened up the box. Now only half the screen works. I know it was dropped, but kids drop stuff. There must be a way to make these things more breakage-resistant. Spending 80 dollars on a toy that worked just one afternoon is bad enough. Listening to my daughter sob all evening was worse. ... Read more

Teacher Review

Toddlers love to hear their favorite nursery rhyme songs, and of coursethey love anything with sound effects and flashing lights. This electronicmusical toy is 45 inches long and 11 inches wide, with a large, one-octavekeyboard sporting a plastic handprint on each key and a red button above thatflashes when the key is played. The keyboard can be played in five differenttones: piano, bells, doggie barks, kitty meows, or birdie tweets, and in severalmodes: complete songs, free-play mode, or preprogrammed mode. The preprogrammedmode is an interesting feature that will help preschoolers (or their parents)learn to play the eight familiar songs. The tiny red light flashes, you playthat handprint, and follow along until--hey, you're making music! The musicalmat has a wipe-clean plastic surface, and it requires two AA batteries (notincluded). --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

Reviews (7)

good fun
My daughters(4year old, 2year old and 9 mos) love this toy. The keys are a little hard to hit but they seem to really enjoy it. The baby enjoys trying to play it but likes watching her sisters play it more.

A good example of a young child's keyboard
This is pretty good. It is one of those plastic - roll out type keyboard, which allows it to be both a very big toy and easily stored at the same time. The sounds are not brilliant, and as I assume they must have used samples this cuold easily have been improved (the quack only just sounds like a quack for example). The keyboard could also have been made better by including two octaves, and some black notes. If the makers want us to treat these toys as educational, then they must assume that they are a prelude to a child working with a piano type keyboard, so some sharps and flats would help. These two niggles aside, this is a fun item, and very easy for little ones to use.

GREAT FOR PRESCHOOLERS!
THIS PIANO IS EXCELLENT FOR LITTLE HANDS TO PRACTICE ON AND FOR LITTLE EARS TO LISTEN TO. MY 2 LITTLE GIRLS (17 MONTH OLD AND 4 YEAR OLD) LOVE IT. I ALSO TEACH MUSIC TO A GROUP OF 3-5 YEAR OLDS AND THEY REALLY ENJOY PLAYING IT. VERY EASY FOR THEM TO OPERATE AND GREAT FOR FAMILIARIZING THEM WITH MUSICAL SCALE AND DIFFERENT SOUNDS.

Not what I expected
This is not really a practical toy. My son gets discouraged, because you have to press on the keys really hard and in order to follow the music you have to be rough. It's like playing musical chairs with 5 bullies and a moving floor.

not worth the price
i bought this for my 2 year old son. the sounds are tinny and overly loud. and it's confusing to use for any child under age 3. he only played with it for about 15 minutes, then that was it. so not worth the...price tag in my opinion. ... Read more

Editorial Review

With the ever present alien menace threatening Earth, the Power Rangers SPD Delta Squad unites to become the Megazord! This set comes with five extremely durable individual vehicles that, once combined, form the Megazord. Each toy is made of tough plastic that will easily withstand even the worst of monster beatings. The Megazord itself is simple to construct and compact enough to handle easily. The instructions are clear so assembly is made easy. On top of that, with 2 AA batteries (not included) you’ll get the full effect of lights and stomping action sounds. --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (5)

The best DX Megazord ever
This DX Megazord rocks!! It includes cool sounds and light effect, and it also includes its weapons that are used in the show. And also...... surprisingly connects with my Ninja Storm zords(Dolphinzord and Lionzord's head) which is really cool!! And--ah man, I can't wait for the DX Cyclemax Megazord to come out in stores so I can combined my Delta Squad Megazord with it and creates the powerful OmegaMax Megazord!!

All in all not a bad megazord
My son (4) and I (33) collect Power Rangers Zords. He has several from the first (MMPR) to now the SPD Delta Squad Megazord (newest available) and all in all it is very smooth, easy to transform, and attractive. The only draw backs are that it is a bit small for a megazord (only 10 inches tall or so), and the sword, gun and handcuffs are a bit delicate. The best thing about it is that all the accessories are able to be stowed on the zord itself. The gun and sword blade fit in the green truck (vehicle #2 - the left leg) and the sword handle is the spotlight rig on the yellow armored car. (vehicle #4 - left arm) If they had made it bigger it would be one of the best for design and looks.

a little overpriced
My 8- and 7- year old daughters loved this thing.You could say they're tomboys, but what the hey...

disapointing megazord
My son saved his money for quite a while for this toy and was very disapointed when we got it home. The box leads you to believe it is much bigger and does alot more things. The items that fit together are confusing to work with and the arm pieces will fit in the palm of your hand. Not what it is made out to be. There is always quite abit of extra packaging in childrens toys but this was overkill to make the toy seem larger. I do not reccomend it.

Love it!
My kids (5 and 3) got this from japan. They absolutely love it!First it seems so difficult to do but later they love that they joined together.They also got 2 other figures (they have not sold in the us) to mix and match.This is almost like legos.It is amazing that they come up with it. It is also so durable. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Well-designed with lots of terrific detail, Learning Resources' Calculator Cash Register completely satisfies a young child's hunger to play with bills, coins, cash drawers, and big numbers. The chiming cash register features a built-in solar calculator as its keypad, thus allowing kids to act as bankers, shopkeepers, and accountants all at once. A large cash drawer holds life-sized bills in four denominations (1, 5, 10, and 20), and four coin holders make room for embossed plastic pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. There is even a credit card slot that dings when you correctly slide the faux VISA card through it.A suggested-activities booklet is included. Requires a 1.5V button cell battery (included) to make the chiming noise. No assembly required. Winner of awards from Dr. Toy, FamilyFun Magazine, and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

It's the most popular toy at my house!
This cash register is a favorite at my house! We often have children from ages two to six visiting, and this is the first toy that many of them go to. The calculator makes beeping noises that the kids enjoy, and the cash drawer opens and closes with a satisfying click. I've enjoyed teaching my son the value of money and how to use a calculator with this toy.

Can't Live Without It
We were at a friends house last night and she had this toy for her 3 year old son. My 2 year old daughter could not stop playing with it. She simply loved opening the drawer and handing out the money to each person in the room. She would then collect the money and put it back. This activity kept her busy for an hour and it would have been longer except for the fact we needed to leave. I have bought her other cash register toys but none have been as realistic or kept her interest as long as this one did. I am buying one for her now and can only hope that she loves it as much as she did last night.

This is the funniest toy ever
When I got this toy i played with it for such along time and still do. You only spend $29.99 on it and it is money well spent. You make the right choice if you get this toy. The age group i would say is probably 5-whenever. Let me tell you parents what when my mom and dad got this for me i lovedit and it made me happy for so long.Three words for this toy.
MONEY WELL SPENT!!!!!!!!! FUN
so you should get this toy. KNOW dont think twice get it...NOW
dont forget get the scanner and bar codes* that go with it.
*SOLD SEPARTLEY

A preschool favorite
I'm buying this toy for my son's 3rd birthday because he makes a beeline to it everytime we go to our parent-child preschool class. He usually sets up a toy phone nearby, too. I get to be the customer and bring a basket of toy food to him which he "scans" on the notepad area. It's nice when toys leave something to the imagination. He loves the play bills and coins and pretending to make change. I believe that this toy will grow with my child and still be fun for him in a few years.

I figure that if this toy has survived daily use by multiple 2-4 year olds, it will survive around our house. If it doesn't, then I will update this posting!!!

hits money learning right on the head
I bought this for my daughter five years ago when she turned 4... it is still a household favorite. The design is good and it has held up well despite its being knocked around a fair amount.

The display is large and easy to read. The play money, which was one of my primary concerns, is realistically sized and marked. There is plenty of it to play with and make change too. The credit card is a nice touch which slides into a slot with a beep.

The sticky note space isn't as useful or cool as I thought it could have been, but I think sticky notes tend to just get ripped off of the pad and spread across the room by most children.

Now that my daughter is older, she still plays with it as well as putting it to use while running her punch & shaved ice stand in the summer. I feel like this was a good purchase and I would recommend it as a sturdy playset with high educational potential. ... Read more

Reviews (15)

RE: bad rebound
UM it's NOT the 1800's anymore! And if a women doesen't wanna dress in some turtle neck and grandma pants, than whatever!!!
So you are saying that these dolls are BAD role models??? LET ME CLUE YOU IN--DOLLS AREN'T ROLE-MODELS!
You 1 star reviewing, Christian mothers are just flat out hags!

I mean, ACTORS wear stuff like this, too! (I am taking acting next year and I'LL be wearing stuff that that, and im 12!!)

My mom dresses in tank tops, short skirts, and sandles, because it is NOT THE 1800'S ANYMORE! DUH! Fashion's changed over the past 200 years!


Right now, in my school, (and I go to an Elementery school) make up, and knee high boots are the popular trends from grades 4-6! I wear dark make up, long, dangling earrings, leather bracelets, black boots, and short skirts because i dress how i feel like(my parents also think it's okay, because we are only young for a while)


Fashion for all ages has CHANGED. It is NOT like we're reacting little house on the prarie!!!!


this is a nice doll, i like it, i recomend it!!!!!

M~

Kid tested and approved!
My husband and I took our 3 1/2 yr old niece to the toystore Barbie isle and let her pick any toy she wanted and this was the one. She absolutely LOVES it! She hesitated between this one and another Fairytopia doll but since pink is her favorite color I think she chose this one in particular.

I gave 5 stars simply because of how much she loves it, 1 star because it's not educational at all as far as I can see. 3 stars for durability and 4 stars overall.

A big hit at my house!
One of my daughters got this from her grandma for Easter and the other HAD to have one too!We got it and they both love them.More than a month later the wings are still lighting up...amazing!

My daughter's favorite part about this Barbie was the little Bibble doll that came with it.

The commercial say's "Alina"
My friend wanted to get me the barbie for my birthday because she saw it on a TV commercial, where her name was "Alina". However, on the websites, the Barbie's name is "Elina".... Why is it like that because my friend doesn't want to get it for me if her naem is Elina.

Barbie is better then a long time ago
Im actullay 16 i love to collcet dolls like bratz and winxclub and my scene princess of the world searies i relly want the echantress she so beauitful and Elina and all of them of coures and buy the dvd i will probly collcet the dolls first before the dolls are sold out Mattle still hot for there barbies ... Read more