Editorial Review

It's a three-alarm blaze of fun for youngsters with PlayHut'sTwist 'N' Fold Fire Engine, another in their imaginative series ofquick-to-assemble, spring-loaded, collapsible nylon meshconfigurations. Here, a bright red, 49-by-24-inch, stylized rectangularfire truck replica, almost 3 feet tall, forms itself from the apparatuswhich, fully folded, fits into a bag no larger than a grocery sack. Theonly assembly required is to attach the nylon rear door (complete witha replica of a fire ax) and the inflatable steering wheel to the Velcrotoggles on the main structure. Unfortunately, the included printedmatter barely mentions these two extra pieces, leaving assemblersguessing as to how to attach them. The steering wheel is a no-brainer,but the back door panel possesses one toggle and there are fourpossible loops for it. Parents might also be annoyed by the fact thatthe foldaway instructions are twice as lengthy as those forsetup. --Tony Mason ... Read more

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The ULTIMATE wagon
I can't begin to tell you how easy this wagon manuvers in the sand and on land. It fits great in the back of my SUV (which is smaller than most)so we can take it to the zoo. I LOVE the seatbelts that keep my busy toddler from climbing out when we are in motion. I searched and could not find any other wagon with seatbelts. I have a big 1 year old and with both he and a 4 year old friend there is plenty of leg room (I was surprised). This is the BEST choice by far. We tried other wagons before buying this one and I LOVE it!!!

An awesome red wagon
This is one awesome wagon! We looked at the Radio Flyer Pathfinder and the Navigator. The Pathfinder did not have as much legroom in the footwell, or any under-seat storage. My kids are 6 and 2 so legroom and some extra storage are essential. The wagon is easy to pull on grass and pavement. The turning radius is very good if you flip the handle straight up and twirl the wagon around in place. The no-tip feature is great since my 6 year old likes to pull the younger one around, sometimes pretty fast. The door works well, though it is not a child-proof latch. My 2 year old can open the door easily. The cupholders are a nice touch. They hold standard size water bottles, Avent bottles, juice boxes, soda cans, and regular sippy cups. Glass Snapple bottles and wide-bottom Gerber Fun Grips sippy cups don't fit though. Another poster said their Avent bottles don't fit. I wonder if the cupholders have been widened? Our wagon was purchased in May 2003 and hold the Avent bottles easily. The storage bin is big enough for diaper changing items and a few toys. The drain holes are a plus for cleaning or water play. The rubber wheels are quiet and give a smooth ride. The only downside is not having safety straps for the toddler. But he's learned that the wagon doesn't move until he's seated. The wagon fits easily in the back of our small SUV (Volvo XC90)... We get tons of "wow, that's a nice wagon. Where'd you get it?" comments. I highly recommend this red wagon. It's been perfect for our kids.

So pleased with this wagon, we bought one for our niece
This is the wagon you want for your child! It is perfect! It seats 2 kids comfortably, with cupholders and storage under their seat! It goes all over our neighborhood! Its easy to pull, my toddler likes to put things in it and take them out (100 times at least!) When it gets dirty, the garden hose and some dawn dish soap make it look new! It the winter, its great to store balls and toys in the garage. We were so happy with it, we bought it for our niece for her 1st birthday and she loves it too! Granted, it doesn't have the old fashioned look of the metal radio flyer, but its WAY more functional and will get way more use! This is the wagon you want!

Great Buy
The seating makes a more comfortable ride than a flat bed wagon and the cup holders are great. Rubber tires keep the ride quiet, the drain holes make clean up easy, and there is a small amount of storage under one seat.
The front wheels are not attached to the handle, instead they swivel freely. As I searched Radio Flyer's website I realized that this feature is for safety so the wagon doesn't tip, and the wagon can also turn more sharply. Just never grease the wheels... it will make them shake back and forth and it will be impossible to pull the wagon. We learned this the hard way and had to take the wagon apart, clean everything, and put it back together.
We love this wagon and feel that we made the best purchase for our needs.

This is the wagon to buy!
I am very pleased with this wagon. It has proved to be very durable and my kids have great fun playing with it. The rubber wheels are crucial to my satisfaction. They provide a smoother and remarkably quieter ride than plastic wheeled alternatives. I would like a more smooth, comfortable, and possibly rubberized handle. This is not so much of an issue for me however because I don't use the wagon for long walks. My kids love to be pulled around our yard and up and down small hills. The high seat backs provide good support for the later. The cup holders are a nice amenity as is the under seat storage bin. The wagon sprays clean easily with the garden hose, and the drainage holes work well. My kids enjoy sitting in the wagon and having buckets of water tossed on them during hot weather. ... Read more

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Busy Busy
I bought this last Christmas for my (then) very active 4 year old boy. It is hands-down the favorite toy in my neighborhood for everyone. Even my 2 year old can now hang from it and swing. I believe it has been instrumental in helping with balance, agility and coordination. You should see the tricks my son & his best friends- 4 year old twin girls -have taught themselves to do!
Amazing! Hanging it was an obstacle- my husband has to climb up the tree- but you only need to do it once.

It's weathered very well- the rope and the handle are still in great condition and it was left out all winter (in NJ)!

The Twizzler is great.
I bought my girls, ages 7 and 4, this product earlier this spring. It was easy to assemble, but finding the right height at which to hang it was a fairly time consuming process. It has been up for 4 months now and has seen daily use. When our play group meets here, the kids line up to have a turn, over and over again. I would recommend this for children who are reasonably coordinated and who have enough upper body strength to hold themselves up by their hands. A very durable product and a fun physical activity. ... Read more

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Love the Driveway Guard
I love this product ! My twins like to ride their tricycles in the driveway. Not all of our neighbors watch out for kids playing near the street. The Driveway Guard stops the children from riding out into the street and also stops their balls from rolling out of the yard ! When my husband comes home from work, we retract the net to let him in the drive. It works great ! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Long before children are old enough to ride a yellow school bus, they long to be a passenger in this intriguing vehicle. Toddlers and preschoolers will especially appreciate this nylon, pop-up bus that measures a whopping 50 inches tall, 36 inches long, and 25 inches wide and is shaped just like a real bus. Once the freestanding bus is set up (it literally pops out of a sack and snaps into shape), children can set up chairs and walk about inside, dreaming up all kinds of imaginative school stories and bus-driver dramas. The yellow and black bus comes with a built-in crawl-through divider between front and back. Park a chair in the driver's seat and children can turn the built-in steering wheel. Folding takes patience and practice, but it will all fit--amazingly--into a small storage sack.--Gail Hudson ... Read more

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Great Product- Endless Fun and compacts easily for storage
My daughter (2 1/2) and her friends love playing in this bus- they spend endless hours being the bus driver and driving the kids to school. Also, when they're done, it folds up and slides under the couch for easy storage. Great Product!

Great Bus!!
My daughter received this as a gift for her second birthday. She and her friends cannot get enough of the bus! She loves to have tea parties in the bus. I love the fact that if folds up and can be put away at the end of the day.

Come on everybody! Get on the short bus!
This is great outdoor/indoor playhouse for kids. All of my best experiences happened on the schoolbus as a kid. My children love playing in their bus at home as much as at school. At home they get to drive as well! Good for me, they still have 10 years to go for real!

The kids love it
I bought this for my daughters daycare class...I have never seen such an excited bunch of preschoolers! :) They really love playing in this and they pretend that they are going many different places. It's very cute to watch them play in this. Their teachers said it folds and unfolds very easily, making it great for the adults too!

GREAT TOY
THIS WAS MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDCHILDS FAVORITE BIRTHDAY GIFT! ... Read more

Editorial Review

File this under "why didn't I think of that." This high-volumepump, designed to inflate any raft you happen upon, forces air both onthe upstroke and the down so you actually get your pumping done in halfthe time. Not only that, just switch the hose connection and it can beused to deflate as well. It comes with three different nozzleattachments so it will fit most valves as well as product informationon the side of the box in 12 languages. It's not often the word "cool"comes to mind when describing a pump, but this one fits the bill. -- John Moe ... Read more

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Double Duty Pump, More than one use!
This pump will pump you up! It works beautifully at inflating not only your pool, toys, and balls- but your muscles as well!! It is definitely faster than a single mini pump! If you plan on inflating something large with it- I would say you will either need to tag team someone or be in really good shape. I inflated and Intex pool with it, and by the next day my arms and abs felt it. Love the added extra bo nus of a workout! But for real, it is a great product and came with 3 different filling 'needles' perfect for anything from pools to playgroud balls.

a good pump
this pump works well. you get inflation with both the up and down motion. it also has three tips to place on the tube, so it can inflate different sized openings.

by the way, if you are inflating a large item, it provides a pretty good workout on your arms and legs!!

Not a very durable pump
I purchased one of these pumps about 1 year ago. I used it to pump up an inflatable ball pit and it worked great. It inflates things quickly due to the output of air on both the up and down strokes. However, after using it only 6-8 times, the inner mechanism was not working properly and when it did still pump, the amount of air being pumped was reduced. Finally, it would not pump air at all. Not a great bargain at over a dollar per use. : (

Great price & easy to use.
I blew up the giant lawn sprinkler & a pool playground with this pump. My arm was cramping some, but at least I didn't get light headed from blowing!

This Pump Rules
I purchased the intex easy set pool which was very easy to assemble only part that was a little tricky was the ladder any way this pump blew that top ring up in 3 minutes try doing all that by mouth!! This pump is an excelent value at that price becuase it pumps both in the upward and downward strokes as your pumping which cuts your time in 1/2 (half). I recommend this to anyone that would like to inflate pool toys, pools, etc. with out passing out. ... Read more

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Schwinns hottest bike
I am very :) with this bike people take pictures. Because they want i dont know why but they do. i suggest this bike. find it at your local toysrus if they have any. I used to have a pocket bike gas scooters but someone complainded.

Schwinn Stingray Bicycle
This bike is the bomb!!! My son got it for his 9th birthday and we can't get him off of it! It is so cool looking...people do double takes when he's riding it. My husband has a Harley and my son feels really cool parking his Orange County Chopper Shwinn Stingray right next to the real deal....this bike is every little boy's(and a lot of little girl's) fantasy ride....if you can get your hands on one....grab it....
The only complaint I had though is that the decals seem easily torn or they lift off, however, Schwinn was very gracious and is sending new ones...

Just for boys ?
When I saw this bike I told my wife. I want this bike. She does not understant the real meaning. Since I have five bikes. She find the bike, and pay with out asking. When I saw the bike I was crazy with my bike. Then my friend(40 y/o bike colector) saw me riding the bike and we get back to the store for two bikes more. The bike is beatiful, ride well, it has personality, has history, is the hot bike for 2004,the colector item, the bike for my future boy and boy inside me. A must have bike.

Pretty Cool
This bike is pretty cool. I have had this bike for a day and i have gotten numerous coments about its' motercycle like qualities. Every one that passed me driving a car either turned there head or slowed down to stare at this ausome bike. Almost everyone in my nieghborhood wants one now. This is one of schwinns coolest creations yet...and i would recomend this bike to anyone who is looking to have a good time.

Greatest ever!!!
I have owned the bike now for over a month or two and it is GREAT!!! I have modified it in many ways such as, a center mounted Sped., fuzzy dice "streamers", fake NOS bottle, Pulsing neon lights, and many more things! I have taken it to a bike show and gotten MANY praises! It is also on Onlineshowoff.com under the Other section. CHECK IT OUT!!! I have yet to get voted less than 10/10! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Wagons don't get much tougher than this one. Sporting fat pneumatic tires and rugged, stainless steelconstruction, this jumbo Radio Flyer wagon can haul topsoil as easily as toddlers, ably handling any kind ofterrain with its 3-inch-wide, 11-inch-high rubber wheels. With a 16-by-34-inch bed, the wagon providesample room for five or six grocery bags--or a couple of kids (maybe even one more if they're small).Six-inch-high, removable wooden side rails give the 4-inch-deep bed even more hauling power, and anearly 3-foot-long steel handle with a plastic grip provides the pulling power. --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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prices
I love this wagon so much my child enjoys it and its wheels are rubber so they can go anywhere ... the wagon is a great thing to have .

Can't get my child out of her new wagon!
We gave my daughter this wagon for her first birthday. She loves it! She wants to ride every morning before work and again in the afternoons. She brings friends along (human and stuffed) and there is plenty of room for four small children. The high rails allow a good view but keep her safely inside giving Mom enough reaction time when she tries to stand in it (which she does frequently!)
The big wheels make for a smooth comfortable ride for all.
I HIGHLY recommend this affordable, safe, classic toy.

The Classic Keeps Getting Better!
Fifty two years ago, my grandparents got me my first Radio Flyer and it is still used today. We just got our two-year-old son the Radio Flyer All Terrain wagon with the air tires and have ordered the handle extension and the bed pad. The "classic" just keeps getting better! It is true that "New Products Give the Dream a New Life."

awesome wagon
This wagon is awesome! The big air tires make it really easy to pull and it is a much softer ride for my 3 kids. Yes, this wagon is big enough for all 3 of them to go for a ride together. The bright,red wooden sides remove which makes it alot easier to load this wagon in the car when our family goes on "field trips". The ATW is so big and rugged I use it for my gardening and yard work too. ... Read more

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For Power Wheels toys that have two 6V batteries
Having to charge batteries for a toy for 14-18 hours isn't much fun, especially when the batteries run down so quickly. The Power Wheels vehicles however, are a lot of fun, so that makes up somewhat in the "fun" category.

Getting the correct charger was very educational for me, after buying the recommended 6 volt battery charger, and then discovering that it only charges one battery at a time. (Amazon processed the return promptly and efficiently)

For Power Wheels vehicles that use two 6 volt batteries, this is the correct charger, because it charges both batteries at the same time.

I'm not too sure about the durability, because the original charger malfunctioned after 3 years, and I don't know the average life cycle of a charger to compare.

In summary, the car is working, the child is happy - case closed.

Wrong Charger
I thought that I was ordering the proper charger for the 12 volt Peg Perego 12 Volt battery because it was listed as an item bought by people who have bought that battery.It's being returned. ... Read more

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This Toy Is Excellent
WE picked this up for our 2 year old. He watches the other kids in the neighborhood play with bikes and wants one too. The traditional tricycles were too big and $100 more. He loves this toy, we fold it for storage, or to travel to Grandma's. It's very durable (we even have dropped it a few times) And our son is short for his age and he can reach the peddle- good price good buy.

Excellent Purchase
My daugther was 2 years old when we bought her this and she is very petite. This bike is perfect for the little ones! She was able to reach the pedals right away and the steering is very easy. Plus the horn is a little addon bonus that is easy to push and makes a lot of noise. Other bikes we looked at were too big and the horns did not work! This is an excellent buy and well worth the money.

I recommend
I bought this trike for my son for Christmas when he was 20 months old. I knew I wanted to get him a trike and this was the smallest one I found. My son is small for his age and cannot reach the pedals well enough to manipulate the trike yet. BUT he still loves it. First, he just loves the fact that he has his very own "bike". He gets on it and just pushes around with his feet for now. The horn is cute and is easy for him to "honk" although he doesn't pay much attention to it. Another aspect of the bike that he loves is the bucket in the back. He enjoys putting some of his favorite small toys in there and riding them around with him. He will probably be 2-1/2 yrs. old before being big enough to actually ride it. Regardless, he loves it and so do I. Folding it up is easy and makes it so convenient to throw in the car to take somewhere with you. It is a sturdy toy with metal parts.

We have a hard wood floor in our living room and for now we allow him to ride it in the house since he can only scoot around on it. The folding-up feature is really nice because I have some young relatives who like to ride his toys around but are really too big to use them. So, when they come over I just fold it up and they are unable to ride it.

Great concept and not too flimsy.
I bought this for my son who doesnt yet know how to ride a bike (he's 3 1/2). He's a little shakey with it, but its a great space saver, you can stick it in the car and go to the park, etc.
Nice idea. I'd recommend it, but I'd pick something lower and thicker for beginners. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Toddlers who spend a lot of time on a ride-on vehicle will delight in having this play gas pump for additional role-playing. The pump and nozzle are made of safe, lightweight plastic with a flexible rubber hose for "filling up" little vehicles. A pretend credit-card swipe area with keypad makes the pump look a lot like the one Mommy and Daddy use at the real gas station. The pump also makes six electronic sounds when any of the three large push-buttons are pressed--two car start-up noises, two fueling noises, and two car horn sounds. The pump operates on two AA batteries (not included) and is ideal when paired with Little Tikes's popular Cozy Coupe II car. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Needs twicking to stabalize toy.
This is a fun thought for the coupe cars. However, upon opening the box, I was very disappointed, I expected more. The toy would be better if the bottom was weighted so that the pump does not tip over everytime. I thought the price did not justify the toy. The value was not there, (...) dollars for a toy that needs to be twicked by adults to be of use to the child does not warrant the price tag, (...) However, after drilling a small hole in the top and filling the pump with sand until the toy is stable then voila!!!! It becomes a fun toy, even if the pump is difficult for a toddler to insert into car gas tank.

The nozzle broke almost immediately
This seems like a really great toy for those little ones who just love cars and other vehicles, and my 4-yer-old son did love it and use it right away, but after a few days of use the nozzle broke. He must have inserted it back in too hard and when he tried to pull it out again the long part of the nozzle separated from the rest of the toy. If you do decide to buy it, be gentle with it!

Nice thought...
When I spotted this adorable gas pump, I thought that it would make the perfect addition to my son's toy collection. He played with it for the first 5 minutes and then put it to the side. Twice in two years, he has pulled it around the house by the handle, but done nothing else with it. It's not very stimulating, and is a space hog for something that is only collecting dust. Nice thought, but not a real investment.

Great accessory for all those cars!
My son received this gas pumper with his cozy coupe police car and loves to fill er up on his own. He loves to watch me pump gas at the gas station and this makes him feel like a big boy when he can do it to his own car. We have 2 cozy coupes so he pretends to be the gas attendant while my daughter is driving and also tops his own tank off before taking off in his police car. The noises and real acting buttons give this toy the extra + over just a piece of plastic so he really feels that it is doing something and interacting with his imaginative play.

The kids love it!
My daughter and my neice love their "gas station."!!

It helps the kids take turns in their car because they can realize that once around the yard and they'll "need gas", and that's when it's time to switch over.

Get them a little cash register and you'll have a full blown gas station in your own back yard! ... Read more

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Do not purchase, possible injury
This was a horrible toy.I bought it for my 11 year old.We assembled it and we were afraid of it.It went veryvery fast to the point you couldn't get near it.There was no chance of "jumping"Very scary.Returned it first night we had it.

not pleased with false details
i purchased the jump dancer,for my (5)year old granddaughter.i was really hoping the reviews, i had read before hand,was not all true.i gave it the benefit of doubt.but itis not as the box desribes.it says it has 3speeds,not true.it only has 1 speed and that is very fast.i returned it,and explained to my granddaughter that it did't work as it should.

BUYER BEWARE...DANGEROUS AND PAINFULL!!
This is today's "gimmick" at it's finest!!Thought it would be a great idea for our 5 year old; however, it turned out to be a nightmare!!!First of all, we had hoped to free up our hands with this product...not possible.Either you hold the free end of the rope, or you need to find a suitable door, tree, etc. to attach it to.The advertisement doesn't show you what's at the other end of this thing.Secondly, good luck trying to turn it off...it was more like wrestling an octopus to get it shut down.Thought it was just the kid's having a difficult time until my turn came about.Try using this on individual use, but beware of the ball...IT HURTS IF IT HITS YOU!!In my opinion, this could prove to be a hazard with a spinning rope, which you cannot turn off easily, but could easily get around a child's neck.I am an adult and it was difficult for me to operate.Also cheaply made and not durable at all...Good luck with this one!!! ... Read more