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AWESOME!!!
I am 12 year old boy and i bought this toy for my 6 year old brother. He really liked it. But only one thing dissapointed me. This plane needs too much batteries. When the plane was shipped, I forgot to buy the batteries. But it wasn't Amazon.com's problem. I found out that there was a colemn saying this plane needs 4 batteries.

This is a great toy for bigginers, even to me!

The Flying Foam Cooler
The Air Hogs Eradicator is an interesting concept, but overall I can't recommend it to others.

I consider myself a fairly savvy toy shopper, and a believer in the principle that the best toys are simple toys, or non-toys. But in this case I let down my guard and bought something that really doesn't provide much play value, or value in general, for what it costs.

Every parent gets to steer their children toward the types of toys that we find interesting or exciting. I was always a fan of flying toys, and my son fortunately seems to have the same inclination. So we have spent many hours making and playing with inexpensive toy airplanes of all types.

The Air Hogs Eradicator is on some level a triumph of technology--As a child 30 years ago, I would have been thrilled by the idea of an airplane with an electric motor and rechargeable battery. (And I guess I was still thrilled enough to have thought about it for several years before finally going to the store and getting one.) It's pretty amazing even now when you consider how such a toy has a motor and battery that are strong enough to provide some lift without weighing the "airframe" down too much.

Ah, yes, the airframe. Remember those cheap polystyrene coolers that came out in the 60s? That's what the Eradicator is made of, or appears to be made of under the coat of colorful red paint. As a boy, I was always intrigued by how they had molded those little foamy beads into a smoothly shaped cooler whose lid squeaked around as we drove to the lake. And I recall distinctly how brittle the foam was, and when a chunk of it broke off (not a rare event), the cooler was done for. In the trash. In the landfill.

We got two or three good initial flights out of the Eradicator, perhaps because we had a good, wide-open spot to fly and the wind was perfect. As the instructions point out, you WILL need a light breeze to take flights of any length. And you will need to put some muscle behind it when you launch. I routinely got better flights than my kindergarten son, who couldn't seem to get the loft and velocity that I did. So if you're expecting just to stand out in the middle of a field, turn on the power switch, and let the plane go, you're going to be disappointed.

The problem is, you could very well be disappointed even if you do everything right. On one of our first flights, the plane headed for a nearby parking lot, conked on the edge of a curb, and promptly knocked a small chunk out of the wing. The instructions suggest taping up such mishaps, but we didn't happen to bring any tape with us and continued to fly the plane in slightly damaged condition. It worked about as well.

On our second outing, it must have been just a bit too breezy and the plane simply couldn't stay up when thrown into the breeze as the instructions suggest. It kept arcing upward and nose-diving into the grass, and on the fourth attempt it hit the ground with such force that the body broke in half. Tape put it back together when we got home, but we left the park disgusted at the plane's obvious fragility.

I realize it's not easy creating a lightwight plane for a low cost, and foam beads are a convenient material to make an interesting-looking and airworthy (though not necessarily crashworthy) plane body. But when that plane snapped in half after only about ten flights I thought, "You idiot. You got took! It's more cheap Chinese-made junk to clutter up the basement. What were you thinking?" And I don't like feeling that way.

Does the Air Hogs Eradicator occasionally provide interesting and long-lasting flights, which go so high the plane can indeed land in a tree? Yes, it does.

But the simple truth is that my son and I have had just as much fun with paper airplanes and the slightly more complex "White Wings" paper kit planes that you cut out, glue together and launch with a rubber-band catapult. We have occasionally lost such planes due to flights that go too high or too far, but we never felt the sense of loss and chump-dom that we felt watching our Air Hogs Eradictor nose-diving into the ground and breaking in half on its second trip to a park.

By the way, the plane must be recharged after each flight with the provided hand-held charger pack, which uses 4 C batteries. It has a cute "gas nozzle"-shaped charging tip that you plug into the side of the plane and, when done, can slide into a special holding bay on the side of the charger. It is solid and well-made, and so securely mounted on the internal packaging boards that you'll need a wire cutter just to get it out of the box. I like the charger, and wish similar engineering prowess had been applied to the plane itself.

We will try the Air Hogs Eradicator again, on a less-windy day, and we will take our roll of tape along. But I for one will always be somewhat bothered by the idea that I spent $12 (it was on sale, at least) on something that I now feel obligated to keep and "make work"--unlike a good old paper airplane.

Eradicator sounds like an exciting aerial combat name, but the only thing this plane eradicated was--sorry, I can't resist--the money from my wallet.

air hogs air pressure plane
We bought 2 of these planes, because we have twin boys. They wanted this for thier Birthday. When they suggest to go to an open field to fly. They are absolutley correct. This plane flies really high and it will get caught in trees. You will have a lot of fun. We did get one caught in the trees. My children are having a lot of fun with these planes and they just turned 7. When they say flick the propellar hard to get it started we did and then the plane goes really far. It circles around all by itself so make sure thier are no trees in sight. ... Read more

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Um,O.K.
O.k, first this only comes with 5 beanz, and the Regular Mighty Beanz come with 6 and Series 2 also comes with trading cards! And a lot of places this is more money than the Regular.
This is Great, but I recemend Mighty Beanz Series 2!
P.S. Series 1 is good also!

The new "HOT" Toy
We bought some of these for my son for Christmas, and now he can't get enough of them!!! He is collecting all the Marvel Breanz. The previous review is correct to say that some "show a bit too much", but they are so small, that my son didn't even pay attention. For that matter, I my husband and I even enjoy playing with the Beanz!

ARE THESE REALLY FOR KIDS???
THESE BEANZ ARE A VERY FUN AND QUIET TOY FOR LITTLE ONES. WELL AT LEAST I THOUGHT THEY WERE MADE FOR KIDS. MY SON OPENED HIS PACKAGE OF BEANZ AND TO MY SUPRISE HE GOT #31 MYSTIQUE. THE MAKERS OF THE BEANZ COULD HAVE COVERED HER UP A LITTLE BIT OR JUST LEFT HER OUT ALTOGETHER. ... Read more

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bad toys!
I bought this toy 2 years ago. It looked great put together, but broke the first time I flew it. Good thing it came with a second set of wings, but they broke too. I ordered replacement wings and they broke. So, what I am getting at is, don't buy this unless you want to keep buying replacement wings. ... Read more

Editorial Review

No parent likes to see tiny toys scattered under the bed or atthe bottom of the toy box. Kids need storage equipment in order tolearn those desirable organizational habits, and for a kid who collectsFlick Trix Finger Bikes, this big blue carry case will keep the bikesorganized and ready for play. The 13-inch, sturdy plastic case isshaped like a BMX wheel with a handle at the top and a latch underneaththe handle. This latch is rather difficult to open, as it is locateddirectly under the handle and is hard to grasp. Twelve BMX Finger Bikesfit into notched slots around the inside of the wheel, with a smallcovered storage compartment for accessories in the center. --MarcieBovetz ... Read more

Editorial Review

The lightweight, plastic propellers and a red-and-yellow foam body on this spy copter don't make it very sturdy, but it has an arsenal of "high performance specs" that should balance vulnerability with greater agility. A few of them include altitude and rotor speed indicators, a "flight stabilizing" system, and proportion control, all of which help his lift up to 50 feet. Those features are considerate, but kids won't even care about those doodads once their bird takes flight. Of course, it's not very large (more like a grasshopper than a spy copter) but lots of fun is packed into it. Plus, its quick-charging station doubles as a cool launch pad, complete with an input jack shaped like a fuel nozzle. Included: instructional video. Required, eight "C" batteries for launch pad; six "AA" batteries for remote control. Diane Beall ... Read more

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helicopter fun
This helicopter is awesome. It is very durable and flies great. it charges in three mins. and flies for two. You can keep control easily when there is no wind. I have so much fun with this toy but you need a ton of space like a wide open field

my husband loved this!
I bought this rc helicopter last year for my husband and he absolutely loves it. He has taken it out and had so many people (especially grown men) ask him where he got it and how can they get one. It takes bumps and imperfect flying without falling apart, recharges quickly and takes very little skill to fly. I'm buying my brother-in-law one this year for Xmas. Boys and their toys.......... ... Read more

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We love Jeff! But . . . .
I got my son all 4 of the Wiggles dolls, and since Jeff is his favorite he got him first.

Within minutes I decided to do a little "surgery" on Jeff. He was way too loud, and I knew it would soon get on our nerves, so I removed his battery/speaker pack (which was difficult because it's tightly sewn in). I managed to get it out, and put tape over the speaker, so Jeff now sings in a much more pleasing volume. I have a feeling I'll be doing this to the rest of the Wiggles too.

Second problem - the paint on Jeff's hands is wearing off here and there. Of course this doesn't take away from the fun, but I expected it to be more durable as a Children's toy.

Overall, if someone in your house is a Wiggles Fan, these dolls are a must-have. They say "Hi my name is . . . " and sing a couple songs, my son loves taking Jeff wherever he goes.

Grab Jeff While You Can!
By far, Jeff is the hardest one of the Wiggles to find so when Amazon gets him back in stock, be sure to grab him fast. He sells out pretty fast and I'm glad I got mine while I had the opportunity. These dolls are so great and wonderful for the imagination. Plus, if you have boys, they really are nice to have since there are so many other things out there just for girls. We have all four of these dolls and boy, are they durable and well worth the money. Great buy too!

JEFF THE PURPLE WIGGLE!!
Jeff is more than a purple Wiggle, he's always falling asleep. There are times when Jeff ends up in a deep sleep, and that means The Wiggles, must try to wake him by singing the song, "(Wake Up, Jeff)". Another song, also talks about Jeff-only similar, because you have to guess where Jeff's fallen asleep. The guessing game song is called, "(Where's Jeff?)"

That song, comes from Lights, Camera, Action Wiggles!

Great toy!
My 2 year old son loves this toy! I have never seen him this excited over a toy. It's Jeff's real voice and it actually looks like him too. When you press his belly he says Hello and sings some lyrics to two songs. Great purchase. ... Read more

Product Description

The Spin Master Bounce Round® is an inflatable jumping room that offers bouncing fun for up to 2 children at a time. Just unfold and lay it out, plug in the fan and watch it inflate in 45 seconds. It's constructed from puncture-proof material and comes with a convenient storage bag. ... Read more

Features

• Large 8x8' castle
• Motorized AC plug fan
• Inflates in 1 minute
• Includes storage bag

Reviews (46)

good but caution
The bounce round is great for the kids. They love it. Now that I have mentioned that. The kids told me there was a hole in it. By the way my Daugther got it last year for her 7th Birthday. This year I got it out and set it up in the backyuard. After connecting thwe pump, proceeded to inflate bounce round. on one of the stacks I found the hole the kids told me about. Now the manufacturer says the vinyl floor of the bounce round is extra sturdy, They fail to mention that the other material for the bounce round is very easy to puncture. right were the seam of the bottom of the one stack and the floor come together I have about a 4 inch tear.I dont think it can be repaired. I just thought everyone should know.Itas a great product but its not as tuff as they make it sound

Pros and Cons
I purchased this item from the local Toysrus for my 3 year old daughter. Here is the pro and cons:

Pros:
My daughter loved it especially for the fist time she played in it. She loves jumping in it and is great to use in a house when it is rainy outside and nothing much other things to do.

It inflates/deflates quickly so that it is very convenient to set it up or put it aside.

It has a secure net and is very safe especially if a kid plays alone in the Bouncy Round. (If you let 2 or more kids play at the same time in it, it will be more fun, but they could hit their head each other, so you should watch out)

Cons:
I was expecting that I could turn off the air pomp after finish inflating it, but actually you have to keep it running during the kids playing in it. The motor is loud as a vacuum cleaner.
This could be why the store strongly recommended to purchase the Extended Warranty.

My kid has been quickly losing her interest in this Bouncy Round, even though we just purchased it only about 2 weeks ago and used only for about several times.She has never been board with a $30-tricycle, though.

Watch out for the return policy of the store. Local store of Toysrus has a return policy for this item is that "Once the box is opened, the store could refuse the refund."

This is a Crowd Pleaser
We really enjoy the Bounce 'round.My daughter, her friends and cousins have spent hours bouncing around inside of this thing.It is also something you can use in the house (basement or on slab)Hours and hours of fun.

VERY PLEASED
I am very please with this Bounce 'Round. We got it for our son's 4 year birthday.He has learned to do flips and I don't freak out because it's safe (we never leave him unattended!!)My husband loves it too.I recommend this product to all people who have a toddler that is active.

Best present ever for my 3 yr old!!
After researching moon walks for my 3 yr old's birthday party, I came across the Bounce Round. What a great deal! Why rent when you can buy? We had 4 (under 40 lb)3 year olds bouncing together--nobody wanted to get out. We also purchased the 100 soft plastic balls to toss in. The kids had a blast.We'veset up the Bounce Round both indoors in our playroom, and outdoors in the grass...the fan is a bit loud indoors, but the kids don't seem to mind.I have set up the bouncer by myself without any trouble. It truely inflates in less than 45 seconds, and deflates almost as quickly.We love it! I will say that it's a bit large to stuff in the storage bag that comes with it, so I just fold it up and store it in the original box--easy and compact. A leading family magazine ranked this toy as a "must have" last year, and I couldn't agree more! P.S. I also have a 14 year old boy--a bit big, but he just couldn't resist getting in with his brother-definitely a kid pleaser. ... Read more

Editorial Review

There will come a day when kids just won't believe that we had to wind up our toy airplane propellers with rubber bands. Hastening the arrival of that fateful milestone are the E-Chargers Flying Machines. This flying machine draws its power from four AA batteries in a handheld charger. Just pop the 8-inch-long foam plane on the end of the charger, listen to its motor rev and watch its propeller spin, then 10 seconds later you're ready to fly. You can get some really good flights out of this bird--the only downside is waiting the recommended two minutes between flights for the charger to cool down. Styles and colors may vary.--Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Doesn't even match a Happy Meal Toy
I bought this for my nephew, and never got to even fly it! I loaded the batteries, connected the charger, and that was it---the charger would not charge nor come off---D* near broke it in half trying! Can't wait to return that trash.

Sweet little flyer
Bought this for my son who has ADHD. He loves the little plane. It works great! I know it won't last long since it is is foam rubber and my son is not gentle but for the money, it was something to try. Now I know he enjoys flying planes and can handle it. I recommend this toy for other parents to try on their children, as a first time plane.

cool flight patterns
This little plane does some real cool tricks all on its own. by throwing it down toward the ground, it then takes straight up and does a hammerhead stall before it glides back to earth. The one problem I have run into is the durability. I have gone through two palnes and haven't really played with it much. The propeller broke on the first one and on the second, the gears seemed to have stripped.

This is a geat toy
I bought this thinking alright, for $... it will crash and burn. NOT AT All! This was probally one of the funnest toys I have ever purchased plus it doesn't brack the first time using it! Hours after hours of rechagable fun! You have to buy!

Great cheap FUN
I bought this plane for my 6 year old son. We had great fun with it. However, it crashed hard and the propeller broke. We were able to find a replacement propeller for $1.25 at a hobby shop. The plane flew well, did cool tricks, (Rolls, Loops and Crashes) until my 9 year old stepped on it. Since it's made out of foam, it was a wreck. But hey, for $10.00 it was a great toy for the money. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

18 month old son loves Henry
We saw the wiggles dolls at the store and I showed Wags, Dorothy, and Henry to my son. First he picked Dorothy and then I put the others back and he ran across the aisle, put Dorothy back in the bin and took Henry. He held the doll thru the store, refusing to give it to the cashier.....held it all day and even went to sleep holding his "Enry".

Like the other reviewer, he chews on the legs to teeth on them. He also "plays" with it.....he will hold it upright and trying to make the Henry sounds while bouncing it up and down. He stares at the face and then tries to do the "Head & Shoulders" song with it.

He loves this toy and Henry is by far his favorite Wiggles character.

Henry is leader of his Underwater Big Band.
Like Jeff, Henry is also purple...except for his shiny black shoes, straw hat and checkered pants made out of satin.

Henry likes telling jokes to his friends and he has a garden just like Dorothy, and Wags, and The Wiggles-only kept underwater. I love the way Henry's personality is bubbly and funny. The Wiggles sing, "Henry The Octopus" and he is leader of his Underwater Big Band.

He loves to say BREE-BOOP!

Henry the Octopus is leader of his Underwater Big Band.
Like Jeff, Henry is also purple-except for his shiny black shoes, a straw hat and checkered pants made out of satin.

Henry loves telling good jokes to his friends and he has a garden just like Dorothy, and Wags, and The Wiggles. I love the way Henry's bubbling personality is so funny.

He likes to say BREE-BOOP.

Fun for all ages!
My daughter received this as a present for her sixth birthday, and she loves it. She loves the wiggles and some of their toys are for much younger children. This toy is good for all ages. The doll sings the Henry the Octopus song for a while longer than the other toys. It is not too loud, or long. She loves it.

My 18 month old son loves it.
He immediately recognized it from the Wiggles shows that he watches faithfully every day. He quickly learned to press the tummy for the song. He also enjoys teething on the boots of the eight tentacles. They are leatherlike, and don't get gummy like other stuffed animals he bites on. ... Read more

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My daughter loves the wiggles
My daughter loves to wake-up in the morning and watch her favorite show, "The Wiggles". And when we went to the store the other day, she had three different charactors to choose from, Dorothy, Wag, and Henry. She picked Dorothy. And she has played and danced with Dorothy for hours of fun.

ROMP-BOMP-A-CHOMP HEY!
On Christmas Day, last year, I finally got Dorothy the Dinosaur this time as a musical doll. Dorothy's stomach is easy to squeeze, the Wiggles sing a song that talks about her and she's a five year old very friendly dinosaur whose played by Leanne Ashly on Playhouse Disney and It's A Wiggly World.

D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. (My Favorite Dinosaur) is one of the songs my Mom really loves.

ROMP-BOMP-A-CHOMP HEY!

LOVES IT
My daughter received this for her 2nd birthday. It is one of her new favorite toys. I was surprised how nice and soft Dorothy is to have a sound box in her tummy. You will not be disappointed.

Lonely Parent
I gave this one star only because zero wasn't an option. Am I the only parent who hates shows that are commercials for products that are commercials for shows? My daughter just got this as a birthday present and it is a horrible toy. The dinosaur looks idiotic, and the song will drive you nuts in a few seconds. Now that I know it came from Target it is going back there ASAP.

Fun for all ages
My daughter received this as a present for her sixth birthday, and she loves it. She loves the wiggles and some of their toys are for much younger children. This toy is good for all ages. The doll sings the Dorothy the dinosaur song for a while longer than the other toys. It is not too loud, or long. She loves it. ... Read more