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Great Buy!!
Bought this on sale at Target for $79.00. Saw other bike trailers at bicycle stores for around $300. Easy to assemble, and easy to use. If you are a recreational rider, don't buy a more expensive one, as this model is all you need. My 2 year old daughter loves the ride, and now doesn't feel left out when I take her older brother bike riding.

Quick N Easy 100%
I love this bike trailer!!. I purchased it on sale for $69.00 and I will tell you that is a great price!!! This bike trailer took me less than 5 minutes to put together. It is not flimsy or cheaply made. It is very durable. Brightly colored and well designed. It folds to compact and the wheels pop off at a click of a latch. You don't have to work at it to get the trailer to compact. A++++ Worth every dollar even at full price.

Excellent Buy!
My dh and I have been researching the different types and brands of infant/toddler bike trailers out there for several months. All along I kept looking at this Instep Quick 'n EZ trailer and thinking it was the best out there. Not only did I find it to constantly receive high marks on quality, but I also found it to be quite inexpensive. Not cheap and shotty, just not nearly as expensive as some of the other makes and models. After all our research, we decided on this trailer, and so my dd received it for her 1st birthday a couple of weeks ago. And let me tell you, we have NOT been disappointed with our choice. The trailer is very well made, extremely easy to put together/take apart, a cinch to attach, and even easier to pull. There is plenty of room in the trailer for us to stash our daughter's bottles, a diaper and wipes (incase she needs a change), and couple of toys for her to play with along the way. The 5pt harness is a breeze to work and leaves no question as to weather baby is in securely or not. This is definately a great trailer to own!! We give it 2 Thumbs Up and 5 stars across the board! :D

Quality and value
Although I didn't find this on sale it is still a good deal for regular price. Set up is an absolute breeze. Even attaching the coupler to my bike, after some muscle from hubby to get the nut off, was simple and quick. I feel very confident of the hitch as I ride and the kids are secure in the harness. It folds easily and the wheels detach simply to fit in the cargo space of our mid-size SUV. I'm a recreational/fitness biker and use this on very nice paved trails not off-road so I can't comment on bumps or dirt.

It gets a 4 rather than a 5 only on some comfort issues. The web straps would be better if padded. I have to watch the crotch strap on my 20 month-old or it can ride up and cut into her leg, particularly if she has a big wet diaper. Same with my 4 year old with the shoulder strap and his neck. I'll figure something out though. Also if it is going to be made to hold up to 100 pounds it really could be just a couple of inches wider to give room to bigger kids. Two kids are sort of smushed. The sling seats also could be made to recline. I had a jogging stoller with that feature. Lastly, since I live in FL, I would prefer a longer hood or some sort of brim for more shade.

Having complained, I WOULD STILL RECOMMEND HIGHLY for quality and value and fun. The kids do enjoy it despite my nit-picking!

Great for the money
My 10 month old son loves this trailer. It is very light and was very easy even for me to put together. The only problem we find is that the rear tire of the bike throws up rocks and dirt through the netting. Gets kinda dirty in there!! Otherwise a great buy though. ... Read more

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Warning!
Do not buy this trampoline. I got it for my 12th birthday. I thought that the bands would go just as high as the springs, but they did not come close. It was really fun at first, but then it started breaking down, and I only weigh 100 lbs. The welded metal that holds the legs to the trampoline breaks, and you have to buy replacements at Variflex.com for ridiculous prices. Also the parts take about two months to come. Do not buy this product. I recommend a Jumpking.

Buy the kinds with springs!
This one lost is bounce within the first year. By the way, my children weigh a combined total of 120 lbs. After calling, emailing, and writing, I have found that there are no replacement parts for it (unlike the kind with the springs). I think that $563.00 (by the time I bought the cover and the enclosure) is too much to spend for one year of use. I know find myself looking to buy a whole new trampoline. Disappointed

need new one
I would say a spring one is much better... I think most people who have this don't really use spring ones alot. If you have tryed both go with what you like better. If you haven't tryed both go with spring. for all who are worried that straps are safer, just get a larger spring cover than needed, like the jumpking one. I always take springs over strap. Many kids like me prefer doing flips, spring is safer for flips because you get higher, which makes them easier to do. With a low height, you would have a better chance of messing up. I am a diver, so i have good control in the air, but many kids dont, so i recommend a jump guard. You dont buy a trampoline for safety though, you buy the one with the best bounce. more bounce means more fun so just get the highest bouncing one. i hope this helped you're decision.

Great for the elders and the youngsters!!!
I love it baby! :-) It is good for my grandma. She hurt her quad. For theripy they told her to jump. She jump on my trampoline and her boo boo got better!!! I sing in the shower as I watch my kids jump off the trampoline! I see them through a window in my shower! I enjoy watching my kids jump!!
Thank You Variflex!! You rowdy howdy folks are an apple flavored Life Saver. Apple is my favorite flavor

NOT THAT GREAT!
IT ISN'T VERY BOUNCY AS THE ONES WITH SPRINGS. CAN'T GET ENOUGH AIR. AND IT LOOKS TERRIBLE GOING INTO YOUR 2ND YEAR BECAUSE THE PAD AROUND IT DETIRIERATES, AND YOU CANT BUY A NEW ONE BECAUSE THEY'VE SEWN IT ON SO, BASICLY YOU HAVE TO BUY A WHOLE NEW TRAMPOLINE. THAT CAN GET EXPENSIVE. ... Read more

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Great Fun At A Great Price!
This scooter is a ton of fun to ride on. Give it to any of your loved ones and they'll be outside before you can say "Razor"! The scooter is extremely durable. The only thing that will ever need replacement are the wheels.

The scooter folds up for easy storage if space is tight. It can be easily unfolded for people on the move. I can imagine this being a useful tool for folks who live in the city.

The best part about the scooter is the price! (...). Instead of the video game they've been begging for, buy them this.

Great Fun!
I purchased this scooter for my daughter and she really enjoys riding it. My son also likes it as well. It's a smooth ride with crisp turns, and does a good job improving eye and hand coordination.

SON LOVES IT!!
My 7 year old loves his scooter. Can not go anywhere without it. Very durable as I can also ride it. Handle bars adjust to your size. Can't get my son to ride his bike (what happened to bikes). Everybody seems to have scooters in my neighborhood. I only have one complaint. I wish they would make the foot bar alittle longer you can accidently hit the brake bar.

Our grandson loves this scooter
This scooter is wonderful! Our grandson (2yrs old) had a lighter one to begin with, but he has learned more with this heavier one. And what we really like about it is that it grows with him. He will use it for a very long time.

SCOOTERIFIC!!!
WOW! This Scooter RULES!!!! I am 46 Years old and when i ride to work in the morning this scooter rides over potholes with ease!! I JUST LOVE THIS SCOOTER. I would highly recommend getting the light-up wheels if you will be "driving" at night. One time i almost got nailed by a horse-drawn carriage, but luckily my light-up wheels scared the begeebeez out of the horse and SAVED MY LIFE!! PLUS THEY LOOK REALLY SCHWEET! (not to mention they are SUPER with the ladies).
My only complaint concerns the durability of the product. If you ride like I ride, which is hard an awesome (on the weekends i take it offroad), you might enconter some problems. NAMELY THE WHEELS FALLING OFF. ... Read more

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Reviews (10)

Cute, appropriate dolls that I am Happy to Give to my Girl.
I was thrilled to find this set of dolls at my local toy store. It is an adorable set of ethnically diverse dolls. I must admit that they seem a little big to play as Barbie's 8 year old sister, but I think that they are most appropriate to be played with on their own or with one of the other Wee 3 Friends Sets. I like that they have the fun clothes and accessories with out lots of make-up. (I have never been comfortable with the Bratz Dolls, and I think that this is certainly a nice alternative.) I am looking forward to giving these to my daughter for her 4th birthday.

Three great dolls
I purchased these dolls for my daughter's 5th birthday. I was so please at the price for three dolls that she could share at her party. I love that they are all so cute and different. I think they are a perfect size for younger girls to dress and play with. The clothes keep her interested without leaving me uneasy. It is so nice to see three sweet little faces and three puppies too. Barbie is classic, but it sure is refreshing to see new dolls for my daughter's generation.

No Longer Realistic Barbie Play Toy
This toy takes away the fun of barbies. When i would play with my original Stacie doll, only 15 years ago i loved it because it was planning for the future. Now the Stacie doll no longer looks like an eight year old. I was displeased when they made the "my scene" dolls and the "bratz" are worse but now Mattel is changing tons of things about Barbies. Kelly`s head is bigger and her body looks like some of the anorexia pictures my doctor has hanging up and now the Stacie doll is ruined. My name is Stacey so i always felt close to these dolls and they have always been my favorites. My five year old plays with my Stacie dolls that are almost destroyed and when i head these dolls were coming out i got online and looked ta pictures and noticed they looked funny but decided to see them in stores. So the day before Easter i showed up at my local Tpys R Us store and the sales lady told me they had been getting calls about the Stacie dolls but taht they had not heard of them being released! So then i got online and started to read the reviews and when i heard they had large bodies i had to order one myself. Well, instead my sister ordered one and let me see it. I thought that maybe my daughter would approve of it still and she and my neice began to play together and after only 10 minutes my daughter said "mommy this doll isnt right" she knew! My daughter won`t play with them, although my neice will. Either way i dislike this doll and really, im worried about what Mattel is doing to their fashion dolls such , "my scene" and the new kelly dolls.

What an unpleasant surprise.
My daughter and I expected these to be roughly the size of the Stacy dolls in the old Barbie line, and were very surprised when we saw how large they actually are. They might have been a bit more playable if there was at least some articulation, but their legs don't even bend. They are really figures more than dolls.
Two thumbs down!

Great new dolls!
I'm a collector and bought these dolls for myself. I love their sweet, innocent, happy faces! (I have not found the sly, bratty expressions on other dolls at all appealing.) These new "Stacy" dolls are delightfully pretty with larger, sturdy, well-made bodies and long, silky hair. I loved getting three dolls of different colors in one package! And the price is great for such nice dolls. Children will probably like the zipper case, and pre-teens will probably like the trendy clothes. I liked the innocence of their expressions and immediately bought the other available set. I've learned there may be 2 more sets. I'll be watching for them, too! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Ah, even in inclement weather, it can be summertime in the playroom. And what's more summery than the age-old tradition of charring goodies over a flame? This toy barbecue grill for tots makes sizzling and grilling sounds, and has a bed of red "coals" that light up. A toy burger, drumstick, sesame seed buns, and veggies can be flipped with a spatula (all included) on the toy range, which has a lift-up lid, pushcart handle, storage space, and wheels. The grill is hollow, lightweight, and attracts the eye with primary colors. It's perfect for kids 2 to 4 years old, but please remind them that the grill does not work with real food--or fire, for that matter. Three AAA batteries, and adult assembly, required. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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My son loves this grill!
This past Christmas I looked all over for a barbeque grill for my son, so he could be like grandpa. Every place seemed to have the same one with a green top and eyes on it, but I was looking for something a little different. This one looked better than the other styles I had been seeing. This barbeque sounds like it is actually lighting up when he presses the green button. He plays with it so much we need to replace the batteries again. Awesome product!

benscemy
My son, now almost three, and the children I babysit love this toy. We have had it for a year now, and it is played with every day. I haven't had any problems with the lid coming off, maybe once or twice in a year. It is such a great toy for pretending, and he loves to cook on the grill just like his Daddy. GREAT!!

Lid falls off
My two boy's, age's 3 and 16 months received this as a christmas gift. They really love playing with it, especially the youngest. The only problem is the lid is constantly falling off. I was a little surprised by this since Little Tikes toys are usually made better. Other than that the kids enjoy it.

Favorite Gift !
We gave this to our 18 month old grandson for Christmas. He received lots of other toys but this by far has been his FAVORITE! He loves to light the coals and pretend to cook. It's very durable and easy to push around. Little Tikes have the best and most sturdy toys! We love them!

Target shipping
We have not a good experience with the shipping of the Little Tikes Grill and Glow elctric BBQ. The site says it will ship between 3 and 5 days. We received an e-mail saying it wasn't going to be delivered until Jan. 14. When my husband contacted the customer servie department. They were rude and said there was nothing that could be done. The site currently says it will ship before Christmas. So Beware of ordering! ... Read more

Editorial Review

This durable little unit packs in a lot of functions, all of them eminently kid-friendly. Most basically, it’s a tape player that can be easily operated with big, colorful buttons, but it’s also a kind of karaoke machine, letting kids use the included microphone to sing along with the music, or sing a cappella. As if that wasn’t enough, there are multiple settings to warp your voice to sound like a monster, robot, bunny, or Martian. You might have to use your imagination to hear how some of the settings sound like what they’re supposed to (and what does a bunny sound like anyway?), but once you start experimenting with Voice Warp, it’s addictive fun even if you’re a big person. Don’t worry though, you can turn the filter off to hear your normal voice. --David Stoesz ... Read more

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It's good for the kids to practice talking
I like the voice warper. It sounds great. I would recommend this product to anyone on the list.

Big Hit!!
This tape player takes a beating and keeps playing. My two year-old got it for Christmas and it has been a big hit. It is easy for little fingers to use and they love the "kareoke" effect of the microphone. She hasn't figured out the voice warping feature yet. I think this one will get years of use.

Great toy
My son got this for his 2nd birthday, he loves to play his tapes and sing a long. He loves the voice distortion option and has been playing with it regularly for the past year. No problems yet!

Durable and great to have
I gave this gift to my niece, who loves music, for her 3rd birthday. She has used more than I ever thought she would. She is really rough with it, but it seems to be lasting very well.

One thing I do for her is .. I buy cds, then I record them to tapes. We give her the tapes and let her mom have the cds; she can be as rough as she wants on the tapes and when they break ... we just record them again. Plus, her mom uses the cds in the car for trips.

My son is only a few months old, but I plan for this to be his first tape player.

fun for adults too!
My 2 year old son got this as a christmas gift and we all loved it! We had to break up several fist fights between people that wanted to play with it, not all children either. The one complaint is that it is hard to find tapes now, with the exception of Amazon. But I guess that isn't the tape players fault. Other than that it is too much fun. ... Read more

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WHAT A FUN DOLLHOUSE!
I just gave my 3 year old daughter this dollhouse today - I love playing with it as much as she does. I would encourage buying extra furniture to complete the look. The furniture that does come with the house is not moveable which is a great idea because these are the pieces that provide all the phrases and sounds and this way they won't get lost - good idea Fisher Price! The many stickers to come with the house completes the look. This house is very sturdy I am sure it will be played with many years from now. My 7 yr old son also plays with this along with his sister.

Nice House...
We bought this house for our daughter last Christmas and I must say it has been great! There are plenty of rooms for the family to go in. It comes with the dolls, a cat, a radio, and a few peices of furniture plus the furniture that is built-in the house. I still don't have all the rooms for it but my daughter doesn't even notice. Very durable and very much worth the price.

Love this dollhouse
Our two daughters...age 5 and 2 received this doll house for Easter and they love it. Instead of fighting over it, like they used to do over their much smaller dollhouse, they're able to each be on one side and play out their own ideas. It's also a special treat for them to go to the store and purchase new furniture for their house. The sweet sounds and talking are adorable and I highly recommend this dollhouse to anyone. It's worth every penny we paid.

My expectations for the sweet sounds doll house
I purchased this for one of my granchildren and love it myself however I wish I would be able to furnish this house with the accompanying furniture. Why is it so difficult to do that?

Great Christmas Gift
My daughter received the doll house with some of the furniture from her grandmother for Christmas. She loves it. We have since collected some more of the furniture. She spends hours rearranging the furniture and playing with the dolls. I constantly hear "Mommy come see what I've done now." I recommend this one highly. ... Read more

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Expose your inner Sith!
Sup. This lightsaber is so sweet. It is very durable and light enough to wield swiftly. Even though it doesn't light up ang the gripping area is farily large, there are far more pros then cons like this. It can easilly extend and fully retract at the push of a button. It clips neatly to your belt or pocket. This lightsaber is a great buy, and I recomend it to anyone, Star Wars fan or not. So pick it up, extend, and expose your inner Sith!

coolest lightsaber ever!
this lightsaber is uber-cool. its extremely durable and can hold up to heavy blows to other lightsabers. some people say its hard to get in but just hold the button down and it will slide right in like a hot knife through butter

Bringing out the JEDI in you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this lightsaber!!!!!!!!!! I bought this one, a blue one, a purple one, and a green one. I love all of them. I love getting the green and blue one and acting like general grieviuos. I love this one because it really makes you feel like a sith. I love to put on my scary looking halloween costume and grab this lightsaber and get in touch with my inner sith. lol. This one has my favorite handle. I love the color of the handle, and the gripping part is a bit bigger than the others. The only problem is that the belt clip(thing that lets you put in on your belt) is a little smaller than the other ones i got. I love to put them all around my waste and become the ultimate jedi master. If only I had 2 more arms i could use all 4 of them like general grievious can. These are better than the electronic one i have because they aren't as big and are more durable. They also retract fully which i love. And they don't just slide out like the electronic ones either. You press down on this red button and thrust it out. The only problem is the top section of the lightsaber sticks and doesnt want to go down sometimes. But almost all lightsabers do that. I love to battle my dad even though i usually lose. He never uses jedi moves, he only uses sword and normal moves. lol. I LOVE THIS LIGHTSABER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Completely Awesome!!!
Five stars any day of the week! Those fancy lightup ones are light fragile and they bend real easily. This is the best toy I've ever bought. My friends and I duel all the time, even after we bought them-we fought in the Toys-R-Us parking lot. These are awesome! They're very durable and will last forever. I recommend this product highly!

Let the Sith in you run wild
This is one awesome lightsaber.It is really durable.If you're a Star Wars fan I recommend getting it.I have two so my *neybor* and I can duel all the time.This one is totaly better than the electronic ones.They probably last like ten times longer.The only bad thing is that sometimes the blade is hard to get back in.But other than that it is awesome!!!
May the Force be with you!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

"Sunsparkle" Pony's Celebration Castle requires basic construction, but putting it together with a grownup will be a fun adventure, as Pony lovers see the charming structure taking form. Once finished, "Sunsparkle" (an included and somewhat rare Pony) can happily trot around her master bedroom, vanity room, disco, kitchen, and a bathroom. Each room features furnishings or appliances that have clever innovations, such as a stove that doubles as a kitchen sink. There's also a working elevator, full-length mirror, hot air balloon, two balconies, tableware, Pony clothing, and a brush for "Sunsparkle's" mane. As a gift, a sparkling pink, child-sized crown is included. To top it all off, the castle features charming music and flashing lights on the disco dance floor! Required: 3, 1.5-volt "AA" batteries.Diane Beall ... Read more

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Fun for kids...not for parent
My 4 y.o. absolutely loves this castle. Yes, the 2 pink "turrets" that hold the crown and balloon merely set on top of the castle and do fall off (double side tape or velcro fixes this), and the pink curtain/shelf above the yellow stairs falls off with little pressure. But my daughter doesn't seem to mind. I haven't really had any other problems other than what I've mentioned. If you are giving it as a gift, I would suggest putting it together before hand as there are DOZENS of small star and heart stickers that took me forever to apply. Otherwise, I just have to keep reminding myself who this toy is really for.....my child who seems to love it despite its flaws.

not worth the money or time
My daughter just turned 4 and loves my little Ponies. She got this as a gift (despite the reviews) and hasn't played with it since we put it together, which was time consuming oh and the stickers, c'mon why aren't they prelabeled? She takes her ponies and plays with them in her durable doll house.
Something on this castle falls apart as soon as you touch it. It's a cute idea, just very poorly made.

This toy is crap!
My 3 yo has been dying for this castle for her ponies...we used it as major bribe for potty training...We opened up and went through the nightmarish installation process...could you add any more stickers? But the worst part is that the whole thing falls apart constantly! The stupid balloon landing turrets on the top have NO attachment so they fall off when you barely bump it or try to play...the elevator sticks...the frames around the windows fall off...the balloon falls apart...the front walkway and back staircase fall off...the spinning dance floor covers up the door music heart so you cannot operate the music with the dance floor on...the dance floor does not work in the turrets as stated since it is just too awkward to spin...the crown will not stay together...I should have read the reviews on toysrus.com before buying it since any were bad, but I never dreamed it would be so bad...Does Hasbro care nothing about who they are creating these toys for? My daughter loves her ponies and I have had fun collecting them for her...it is sad that the castle is such a disgrace...but my Daughter is happy to have it, would cry if I returned it and I guess I will have to glue down as many of the pieces as I can...(...)

This Toy is tons of Fun for Pony Lovers
Okay I have read all the other reviews, and much of it is true, it was a pain to put on all the stickers, the elevator doesn't move very well, and you are better off if you glue on some of the pieces, and definitely pitch the crown thing. But all that being said, I am so glad that Santa brought this for my daughter. She is still playing with it almost daily. And nothing has broken either. Yes some things needed to be glued on to stay but big deal, they didn't break they just came off and after a little super glue they are fine. The castle is so much fun, the way it plays music and lights up when a pony crosses the entrance is great. And I think the baby pony was the highlight of Christmas for my daughter. So my point is, yes it is a bit of a pain to set up for parents, but not as bad as some make it sound and it is worht it. Also save your pony-points (www.mylittlepony.com) and send for the mat of Ponyville. It has a spot for the castle, the cafe and the salon, it is really cute. We have the whole thing set up on her playtable (a train table basically)

Pony Castle Fun but work!
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas shortly after her 3rd birthday. Assembly was a nightmare, there must be a million stickers to put on. The water fountain/pool that goes under the bridge falls off constantly as do all the other little parts that are not permanently attached. I think they do this so you can fold it away but even with the parts detached it doesn't fold well. The upper parts for the crown and hot air baloon come off at the slightest jerk of a young child playing which makes our daughter a little upset when she has a plan for the ponies to fly off in the baloon and the pieces have fallen on the floor several times. The crown is completely unusable, it doesn't fit well on the castle and comes apart when worn.
All in all though, this has been a huge hit with my daughter who has nearly EVERY pony. She plays with it often and we got the "map" of ponyville (available through the mfg with "pony points") which shows where the castle, salon and cafe are to go and we play ponies for hours. It's great for imagination and pretend play. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Just about every child loves to dribble and shoot basketballs, but not every household with children has the right space for a court. This freestanding basketball hoop might be an ideal solution. Since the height of the hoop can be adjusted according to your child's height and skill level (the hoop goes as low as 42 inches and as high as 5 feet), this is a great investment for children as young as 3 years old. The large backboard (22 by 28 inches) helps keep the ball in play. You can make its heavy-plastic stand even more stable by filling the hollow base with sand or water. Wheels on the bottom make it especially portable. --Gail Hudson ... Read more

Reviews (58)

It a family toy for everyone
AS soon as the boxes got to my house my wanted me to open right away. They played for hours. His family got together at our house and my sister-in law was playing her son who is 10 year old was out the girl next door. It was a crowd pleaser. Everyone had so much fun even my husband who is big on basketball. You also can bring it in the house in the winter as long as you keep under 5 feet. If you have anyone in the house who love sport this the perfect toys . the biggest thing I like about it is that is mobile. I have a three years old and four old and just love it.

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE RECALLED!!!
I have had this product for some time now and have called Fisher Price three times to have the rim replaced. They won't replace the rim anymore and have asked for me to ship the unit back to them to examine. IF any weight ie. tugging on the rim (or trying to emulate their NBA role models by hanging from it) or using a heavier ball, the rim will drop down because at the back of the rim the plastic is thin and crushes like an aluminum can. When the rim drops more than 45 degrees, the rim falls on the child and the heavy backboard then falls down like a guillotine on any child near it. Very unsafe in my opinion. I am going to see what other brands look like and I'm retiring this one.

What's NOT to like?!?!
I can't believe anyone would complain about this product!!! It is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! The wheels let us move it all around, it easily adjusts to whatever height my son decides he wants it at (depending on whether he wants to shoot or dunk) and it has already lasted for 2 1/2 years and looks brand new. We're debating about buying a second one for outdoors so that we can keep the current one in his room! It is his favorite toy...

Its pretty good...
I found this toy very hard to adjust to varying heights. We ended up leaving it at just one height, which kind of defeated the "grow to pro" aspect. It certainly did hold up well and it had a place to set two basketballs, which we also liked. Adjustment was odd and awkward.

Built So Well I needed a HAMMER
My wife and I just purchased this for our son for Easter. He loves it. "BASKETBALL FUN!" That's his exact words and he's only 2.

I'm sure as my son gets older the educational value will increase to build teamwork and basic skills.

It's so well built I needed a Hammer. On their scale it should have a scale to rate how hard it was to put together. My wife and I put most of it together with in a couple minutes. The problem started when we put the first section of plastic in the front section. Well after we reviewed the situation I thought it would be better to put it in the rear position. My wife and I wrestled with that thing for 15 minutes until I said, "GET THE HAMMER!" I pounded on that thing until it came undone. I was heated. Anyway it's all worth our sons enjoyment. Just make sure you put the post in the position your sure you want it. :) ... Read more

Editorial Review

Scene It? The DVD Movie Game is for the film buff what a double-fudge brownie sundae is for the chocoholic. Players take turns moving around the game board and answering challenges, which usually take the form of trivia questions--about movies, of course. Questions are culled from either a box of cards, much like Trivial Pursuit, or from onscreen prompts that follow movie clips. The included DVD is loaded with snippets from recent movies, although the occasional classic sneaks in too. Multiple questions are asked about each clip--identify the title of the movie, name actors in the scene, recall some minor detail--so that even when the clips begin to repeat, it will take some time before questions do too. (Subsequent DVDs are also said to be in the works.) The game board, which looks like a cross between an accordion and a film reel, can be folded out to accommodate longer games or closed up for shorter ones. Scene It? was definitely built to be a party game, and another advantage of the DVD is that there’s no need to explain the rules. Instead, just press play and hope that everyone simmers down enough to pay attention. Plus, the hokey music and neon "You Are a Winner" screen that ends the game is certain to send those individuals who like winning a bit too much--and you know who you are--into an absolute frenzy. --David Morel ... Read more

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A lot of fun even if you don't play with the board
I got this for my husband as a gift and we enjoyed just answering the questions from the DVD, by watching video clips and picture clips, etc. It's like Jeopardy meets Wheel of Fortune with pop culture questions and numerous other variety of trivia and visuals to aid the questions (there are some nifty animated clues). We were quite impressed and our friends sat and played this with us for 2 hours and wanted to keep going. Having a portion of the game on DVD brings a different dimension to the regular board game where you're just reading off cards (there's that in the game, also, so the game is part video and part questions from cards).

PERFECT PARTY GAME!!!
I bought this one night when me and a bunch of friends were bored..next thing i know all of us are screaming because the clips are such of old movies and new ones. me and the girls were laughing at the guys because they were the ones who thought it would be a waste of money and they were loving it!!!! so pick up the game!!!!

Scenetastic
I played this game with four buddies last night and thought it was sweet!!!!!
The variety, quality, and ease of use was awesome!!!
Buy it!
Now!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR GO GO GO!!!!

Fun movie game for amateurs and connossieurs alike!
Some friends and I played this game one night, and we all had a blast. The game took awhile, about 2 hours with 4 of us, but it was a lot of fun. The same friends played the game about 2 weeks later, and we thought we'd know the questions and do better, but that wasn't the case - they use the same clips sometimes, but the questions are different.. they're either really really hard or really really easy.. I liked the variety of the movies, too. Pick this up - you won't be sorry!

Lots of fun!
I played this at a friend's house last night. I thought the question variety was pretty good. If you have a group of people with varying amounts of movie knowledge, this is a great game because there is a good balance of easy, medium & hard questions.

Personally though, I thought most of questions were really easy - but there were a few that really stumped me and I'm a UCLA film student!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sibling to the award-winning Explorer Globe, this junior version can help children become interested in geography before they even start school. The Junior Explorer Globe is jam-packed with fun facts, trivia, and useful information about every aspect of the geographical world. It has four modes of interactive play, ranging from having kids search for certain pictures on the globe to playing regional music from each continent. The globe sits on a sturdy base, which features a dial to the four play functions, an on/off switch, volume control, and the attached penlike stylus. This stylus is the key instrument: kids use it to touch virtually any point on the surface of the globe to hear information and answer questions. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Awesome Globe
This is a great globe for toddlers. My three sons ages 3-6 love explorering the continents and animals. THis globe is geared for the young and to teach them about continents and animals. Don't believe these other bad reviews from anal parents get this globe and your children will love it and by the way not all kids love all products because every child is different.

Watch out for stains on furniture
The toy has little rubber feet on the bottom which will leave little purple circle shaped stains on wood furniture. My son's brand new furniture was damaged and Leap Frog will not pay to have it cleaned. They were aware of the situation, however, they did not issue a recall. They simply changed the rubber feet on the toy for the new production runs, but they left all of the old ones on the store shelves. So which one will you get - the new or the old? This toy isn't worth the trouble. Leap Frogs' customer (dis)service is horrible. I will never buy another leap frog toy again. Watch out for this company - all they care about is making a buck.

BETTER THEN I THOUGHT
When my brother bought this for my 3 year old daughter I thought he had wasted his money, there was no way my daughter was going to pay attention to this globe. I was wrong! My daughter loves it and within 5 minutes she was telling me about the Statue of Liberty and the Great Wall of China. She and I love it so much that I am buying one for my neice's birthday present.

A complete waste of money!
Can't believe Leap Frog, a name associated w/great, educational products would put out such a junker of a product. Doesn't teach even what the United States are, or where they are, Mexico? Don't know where that is. Don't even think about educating your child about where they live and the states, no states even defined, or rivers, or lakes, or mountains, or landmarks. Need I say more. I seriously wish Leap Frog would give me a refund. My mom is really bummed because she's the one who got it for my dd. She was so excited about getting this, "really cool globe" and it's just collecting dust. Big, huge, waste of money....and not cheap, I might add.

Cartoon Globe, Dont Buy It
The Globe has no countries, only continents, no rivers, not even Hawaii (important for American kids), you cant even see the shape of England because of the cartoon of Big Ben over the UK. The information is mainly about animals that live on the continents, and not too interesting facts about them either. The music IS NOT really from the countries of regions its supposed to be from. The globe cannot be rotated to see the South Pole adequately. My daughters first question was 'Where is Germany?' (because we live there) but its not on the globe, then 'Where is Washington?' (where her grandparents live) also not on the globe. My daughter loves globes, maps, time zones, etc but this toy is uninteresting to her and of little educational value. However my 21 month old likes to tough the elephant with the pen to make it roar. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Not that bad
We read all the reviews on this and other sets.We bought this set anyway for our daughters 3rd birthday.My husband was able to put this together by himself in less than 4 hours.As long as you know how to use a screwdriver you can assemble this product with no problems at all.He had no problems with holes lining up all the hardware was included and the instructions are not that hard to follow.

Do educated people work at Flexible Flyer?
We bought this and opened the box, NO INSTRUCTIONS! Of course it wouldn't be on the website.I called and it took a week just to get the instructions, which were very vague and it was just as easy to look at the picture on the box.we finally started to work on assembly and none of the holes lined up, we had to drill new holes.We finally got all of that together when we discovered we were short two bolts.Not only can these people not measure, not write, but they can't count either.If we hadn't already put so much effort into it already, we would have just returned the stupid thing.Don't buy this or any other flexible flyer product unless you enjoy aggravation and wasting your time.

Buy something else! Somewhere else!
I did go to Toys R Us to purchase this swing set for my 2 children 2 1/2 & 5.I bought this one because of the different things to play on & the brand name of Flexible Flyer.My husband was eager to put it together for our kids. The directions were hard to follow with each step being on a different page & the languages. My husband would have liked a parts list in English too. Pictures were not very good & we had directions for items that were not even in our box. It took him 2 days, a trip to hardware store (missing bolts), a look at the directions on the company web page (Fun Park are not on there)& a call to customer service.Not available on weekends.

I did leave a message for customer service to call me back. I received it today Wednesday 4/27. I explained my frustration with the product, the missing bolts & told her I would have brought the set back to the store if I could. I am worried that it is not going to last this summer & it is dangerous with the sliding board not very sturdy attached to the set.Plus some of the bolts don't tighten very well.I was told by customer service, that they do not get many phone calls & most people are very happy with their products. Have a nice day.

I guess you get what you pay for.And this was what was afforable to us.Beware & buy somewhere else.

Not quite what I expected it
This was the most difficult thing I have ever had to put together.Nothing lined up right, and we found several places where the holes were not drilled all the way through.It doesn't seem to sit right, as the legs dont seem firmly planted.My 18 month old daughter enjoys playing on it, but I don't know that I would do that again.

no trouble putting it together
We researched and researched for the right swing set for our daughters. We wanted a metal set and after finding out that Hedstrom went out of business we went with the flexible flyer. It took my husband and I only a few hours to put it together. The directions could of been better written but we managed, and everything went together just fine. The only problem area was putting the slide onto the set. That took some finagling. The girls love the set and are on it all the time. I am a little disappointed that the glider is just a two seater though, I like the 4 seater gliders better. I would recommend this set if you are in the market for a metal swing set, it comes with all the features the kids love. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The knock against race track toys throughout history has been how relatively unimaginative they usually are. One builds the track according to the specifically laid out plan, then watches the cars go around in circles. But the Tech Trax line from Hot Wheels is a good deal more inventive than that. Using interchangeable flexible tracks, you can choose to either follow the instructions or completely wing it and make and re-make your own sprawling track set. This particular Tech Trax kit features three air stunts including a very cool "virtual curve" where the cars are moved along via a robot arm. A power booster section of track keeps the cars speeding along quickly. Three Hot Wheels cars are included but the three required D batteries are not. --Charlie Williams ... Read more