Editorial Review

City-slicking and super-savvy, the dolls from the My Scene gang exude coolness and have total street cred with the tween set. This Nolee doll arrives on the scene with the 23-minute DVD movie, Masquerade Madness, where the gang simultaneously plans a fundraiser for the animal shelter and a surprise masquerade party in Madison’s loft to celebrate Chelsea’s 16th birthday. Nolee is dressed to the nines for the party in her rocker girl costume (which adults may find a little risqué), featuring a sparkly red tube top, low-slung purple leather pants with red piping, a red duster with pink faux-fur trim, and platform sandals with 3-inch heels. Nolee’s costume accessories include a headset, guitar, and mask, and she also comes with a brush, a cell phone, sunglasses, a handbag, and various cosmetics and jewelry. Her lap dog is outfitted with a matching costume. Nolee’s additional outfit—also a little skimpy—includes a skin-tight tee emblazoned with the words "Rock and Roll," a pink satin mini skirt, and tall red go-go boots. Although geared to 6-year-olds, the movie does cover some older-kid situations, such as dating, which some parents may not deem appropriate for younger girls. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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She rocks
This doll is great for your daughter. it is educational for your daughter(if she wants to be a singer) otherwise it is a great toy.I hope your daughter will love it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Attention! The rare and powerful Pokemon called Pikachu desperately wants a playmate. Squeeze its paws and watch its ears wiggle, its mouth move, and its red cheeks light up. And listen to a cute voice saying (over and over, with variations in emphasis and intonation), "Pika-Pika-Pikachu!" The more you play, the more excited this furry yellow fellow gets. Fans of the Pokemon phenomenon will definitely want to get their own paws on plush Pikachu, who measures 8 inches from ear tips to toes. Requires three AA batteries (included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Features

• Play pinball with your favorite Pokemon from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
• Shoot the Poke Ball to find, catch, and evolve Pokemon
• Use the Game Boy Advance Link Cable to share your Pokedex and Hi-Score information with a friend
• Play on both the Ruby and Sapphire fields
• For 1 or more players

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For die-hard pinball fans, and every Pokemon fan out there.
A reincarnation of Pokemon Pinball based on the Pokedex of Ruby and Sapphire versions, this title offers updated graphics, absolutely nerve-racking sound, and all the gameplay conventions of the first game. Okay, so you'll probably want to rip that cartridge out and mangle it after listening to the ridiculous music more than five minutes. But put that aside, and you've got a solid pinball game. Catch Pokemon with your monster ball, evolve them, hatch them, you name it. If you're a veteran of the first game looking for something besides new pokemon in this sequel, just stop right where you are -- you won't find it here. As with the first game, this is pinball... with one major element missing: anything resembling a multiball mode. And without multiball, the casual gamer that isn't instantly won over by the fact that the game is busting at the seams with a couple hundred of everyone's favorite critters is going to get bored sick with the slow gameplay and mildly repetitive minigames. Pinball fans, this is NOT a top-notch representative of the genre if that's what you're looking for. Catching the critters with your 'monster ball' is the lifeblood of the game, so if you can't get enjoyment out of that portion, you'll be sick of the game in general. The game sports two tables and seven minigames, with pokemon omnipresent in every last inch of them, right down to the plunger and the all-important bumpers. The minigames and the end-of-ball bonuses are where most of your scoring comes from, since the lack of a multiball mode also amounts to a lack of any "jackpot" scoring.Bottom line? As long as you can put up with the frustratingly slow pace of the game, its good fun. Replay Value: HiOverall: 3 out of 5 starsGraphics: This has to be one of the most colorful games ever made, and for some, that may mean its hard on the eyes. Smooth animation, a fair level of detail, and well-drawn characters.3.5/5Control: Its a pinball game. What needs to be said about control? Tilt is controlled through the GBA's shoulder buttons, and its just not possible for a pinball game to have unintuitive controls. No complaints.5/5Sound: And you thought elevator music was bad. Select pieces of the music were plucked straight out of the Ruby and Sapphire games, but the music that wasn't will make you want to go into convulsions before long. Keep that volume control DOWN.1/5Fun factor: In the end, a solid, if uninspired title. This is a game that just doesn't bring enough new to the series beyond GBA-updated graphics and the new Pokedex.3/5

Pokemon Pinball strikes back!
The video games in the Pokemon franchise are very hit or miss. For every Pokemon Gold or Pokemon Silver, there's a Pokemon Snap or Hey You Pikachu to bring the series back down. In 1999, Nintendo decided to try their hand at something a little different with the Pokemon characters - a pinball game. It ended up being one of the hits, so it's no surprise a sequel was released for the Game Boy Advance! Read on for my review of Pokemon Pinball: Ruby And Sapphire.

PROS:
-Perhaps the greatest thing about this game is that you don't have to be a Pokemon fan to enjoy it.
-The game contains a good deal more depth than your average pinball game.
-There is an element of Pokemon capturing, which makes this a very interesting game.
-There are two different tables, one of which has monsters not found on the other and vice versa
-There are a number of bonus events as well.

CONS:
-Let's face the facts, no pinball game can hold your attention forever.
-The rumble feature doesn't contribute anything to the game.
-There are only TWO tables - more would have been nice.
-Since this is a Pokemon game, many hardcore gamers may be reluctant to try it.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a good pinball game, and one of the hits in the Pokemon series. If you've got a Game Boy Advance, this here is a game worth checking out. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's sure to kill some time for you.

Best Game Ever
Every pokemon pinball fan must buy this game. Buy this game it is awesome!

uuuck!
I hated this game. I mean, it's just pinball, (my least favorite arcade game,) if you don't like pin ball even a little bit...this game is really not for you.

Fun but challenging
This game is fun, but it's very challenging. The object of the game is to capture ALL Pokemon, which would take FOREVER! I like this game but for some reason, I feel like I made my dad waste $36 on a challenging game. Get the game, but it's not worth it. ... Read more

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Batgirl Returns
Barbie as Batgirl was my favorite Barbie release in the series of DC Comics heroines in the last year, and I am most pleased to see her shine again in this amazing set. The package holding this gem is sturdy enough for collectors but easily torn apart by those who want to release "Barb"ra from her plastic prision. The set itself is duplicates the golden age of "Batmania" and is worthy of the Barbie title, furthur proving that nostalgia reings supreme in these day of disposible income. The bottome line? This set is definately aimed at collectors and pays hommage to the magic that is Barbie. Supermodel, Everday Woman, Superherione...Barbie can be anything. And don't you ever forget that.

A remarkable Barbie gift set!
First of all, potential buyers of this toy set should know that the manufacturer's description listed above in inaccurate: This doll does not have the "bendy" body that the individually issued Batgirl Barbie has. This doll has more of an "action figure" body made from hard plastic. Another difference is this doll's head is on a ball-joint, so she can look forward while posed on the Batcycle. In general, this doll is more posable than the other version, and her joints have a larger range of motion. Also, her boots are not split up the back like the other doll's; therefore the boots will stay on nicely during play.

The Batcycle itself is pretty fantastic as well. The bike has several moving parts and perfectly supports the doll in a riding position.

The set makes a terrific display piece, but I am betting kids will love it as much as collectors. Mattel has really made an impressive toy with this set! And you can't beat amazon.com's price!

Doll and action figure collectors unite!
Batgirl with Batcycle is being sought after by doll collectors and action figure collectors alike. The body of this Batgirl is different from the Batgirl in the standalone box and there are subtle costume variations as well. I highly recommend this playset to kids and adults alike. ... Read more

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SpongeBob SquarePants Sport Fun Waterslide
This waterslide reminds you of the most funny characters on tv, Spongebob and his friends. Its so much fun to slide all day and it cools you off on that hot summer day!!! I think the Spongebob waterslide we be sold out soon its so much fun. Everyone should try it.

Slide this one to the chum bucket
My kids loved playing with this toy. Within an hour of normal use, the bumbers at the end split and the plastic near the end of the slide started to tear. We had a true "Slip-N-Slide" that survived most of last summer.

Fun that doesn't last
My kids love the waterslide but it didn't last an hour before it start to fall appart. First, the bumpers at the end separated, so it wouldn't hold water. Next, the slide began to rip just below the "Spongebob" image.

Loved It!!
My husband and son played on the slide for hours. It held up well. They both loved it. I would recommend to all spongebob fans! But the slide needs a few more tie down areas more than the four given

Wish I could review It.....
As soon as I hooked up the hose to the slide, the tube popped and ripped. Terrible. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Thomas the Tank is the signature bright-blue engine in the Thomas the Tank series. He does light yard work and pulls small passenger cars, such as Annie and Clarabel. Based on the award-winning television series Shining Time Station by the Reverend W. Awdry, the Thomas the Tank train system fulfills all of a child's choo-choo dreams. Each vehicle has a different name, character, and face. It is wooden and 2 inches high with black plastic wheels. The magnetic bumpers at the ends of each vehicle make linkup easy. Children will become friends with each one, developing not only imaginative play but social skills and new motor and cognitive skills as they mature. --Sandy Hirsch ... Read more

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Very good toy
First, when I bought a Thomas tape, My 3 years old son watched it six times in a line. Then I bought Figure 8 set. He liked it very much. Later I had the Mountain Tunnel Set and a lot of tracks and most of the engines and freight cars and circus cars. Now my three little children play them every day. The two years old twins count the engines and they all learn to share the railway, who goes where; Who passes the crossroad first to avoid crash. They learn to wait patiently because the train is very long. I help them bulid the railway system(I change the layout freqently). Dad sometimes has a race with them. It could be a hobby later in their teen life. My experence, 8 inchs track is never enough when you want to play on the carpet. They are good toys.

The one and only Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas is great and it's so fun to pull him along the track woth Annie and Clarabel. When I make the big setes In set aside a branch line for Thomas, Percy, and sometimes Lady. Thomas is great but in order to get the experience you need Annie and Clarabel.

Once you start, you can't stop!
When I checked out a Thomas DVD from our local library, I had no idea what I'd get into. My 2 yr old son is now obsessed with Thomas. Plays with them day and night. 4 yr old daughter enjoys them too. They are great toys- building track is good for spatial relations, they teach color and numbers and the stories all have good values- plus he plays with them like action figures. We're keeping these for our grandkids. Also, try eBay for Thomas sets. We got two sets of ten trains for about forty apiece, big savings. But then some track sets are cheaper here than you can find on eBay, so be sure to check both.

SMALL PROBLEM
I ordered this to for my son, and when it arrived in the mail I was shocked! It is so small! I guess I sould have read the size description better. Cute train, but not worth the money for its size.

boy's toys
My soon to be 3yr old son loves these trains, he started with his 8yr old uncles trains, his uncle has had these toys since he was a toddler as well and still plays with them. After i saw how much my son enjoyed the trains i bought him the figure 8 set, i thought at the time that that was all i would get him, i now plan to get him all the trains, he knows all their names and points to pictures of them in the pamphlet you get with the set and asks for them. he calls the pamphlet his book, he reads it often. since buying that set i have bought all the videos i find, some books, some trains, some track. the only bad thing i can think of about them is that they are somewhat pricey, though i know they will last a long time, you cant tell his uncles set is old at all. the only reason i buy them is because he gets so excited about them, he also behaves very well when i threaten to ground him from them, its the only thing he gets upset about losing and its almost the only thing he plays with now besides his trucks and cars. ... Read more

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Realistic and Really Cool
This horse is the best toy horse I have seen to date. It is fully articulated, with joints at the base of the neck, the head, knees and hocks, and at the top of each leg. The overall shape of this horse is really nice, and the colour is also very pretty. It looks better in real life than it does in a box or in a photo.
One of the best features about this toy horse is the mane and tail. Both are crimped and sunstreaked with copper, and the texture is unlike any Barbie hair I have felt before. The hair is fine and silky. The mane is also very long. The beads are as shown in the second Amazon photo of this horse, and they slide nicely onto the mane and tail with the simple-to-use 'beading wand' included, although it can be a bit tricky sometimes with a thick piece of mane or tail. It also comes with 10 small rubber stoppers to place underneath a bead to prevent it from sliding off.
The tack which comes with this horse is also the best I have seen in Barbie toy horses. The bridle is plastic and fairly ordinary, but the reins are actual fabric- faux leather- which is a nice touch. The reins come tightly curled in a coil and tend to want to curl up but it is easy to fix this- just place them straightened underneath a heavy book for at least one day and they are fine. The saddle I love. It is a western saddle, ornately decorated and with great attention to detail. The saddle pad is a simple blue fabric square. The saddle bags are also nice. The pockets really open and have velcro to securely close them, and you can store the beads in them. They are also decorated with decorative stitching, again showing attention to detail. The blue blanket shown rolled up on the saddle bags is secured there by two pieces of elastic, and can be taken out and unrolled. It unrolls to be around the size of the saddle pad.
All in all, this is a great toy. I would highly recommend it for any horse enthusiast who also likes Barbies and toy horses. The horse is a good size for Barbie dolls to ride it, as long as they have flexible hip joints and preferably jointed knees as well, as the California Girl horse-riding dolls Summer, Barbie and Lea do.
One more thing- the box this horse comes in is not shown in any of the Amazon pictures, but should be, as the inside part (the part which slides out) is made out of sturdy cardboard and is made to look like a stable. It has slatted gates for stable doors which swing open and closed, and the inside is designed to look like a stable, from the 'hay' on the floor to the photos 'stuck' to the walls. It also has a huge window thing at the back of the stable which is covered with a piece of translucent plastic, which shows a scene of the beach. It looks as if you are looking out of the stable onto a beach. It is really nice. It is not very deep, probably about 20 or so centimetres (8 inches), but has generous height and width.
This is a really cool toy and I really enjoy having it. Recommended! ... Read more

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Very disappointed
We bought these skates for our 5 year old. She could barely skate in them. They are too big and bulky for children just learning to skate. We returned them and have yet to find another pair.

Not good skates!
We bought these for our 4 yr old and were disappointed with them. Too big and hard to handle, however, we picked up a pair of the basic plastic pair that her shoe can also fit in and she did great! After they get the hang of those, the Barbie adjustable inline skates are great! They are $ and well worth it! Stay away from the "learn to inline skates" though! Luckily the store took those back!

poor quality
I took my niece skating last night with these skates. They were forever coming unstrapped - and actually fell off her foot once. They look nice - but not safe at all. ... Read more

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No visible scratches had it for 2 years
Most of my trains are pretty old except for the new ones but Percy really hasn't had any scratches and i've had him for nine years. His magnet is still there and it's in working order. Percy is one of everyone's favorite engines and this one is a great buy!

My son loves it!!!
My son is a big fan of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. His favorite is Percy. He takes his Percy trains with him wherever he goes (to bed, in the car, around the house, etc.). We even bought an extra for him just in case he loses one of them. If your children love Thomas (and what toddler doesn't?), I do have a piece of advice--get duplicates of the trains. You never know if one will get lost, or forgotten! I got doubles of most of the trains, Percy included, and it can be a real lifesaver when one gets lost or left behind!

Great
This toy is great. My whole family has fun every evening playing with this train. The just can't get enough of it!

Also, it's able to withstand lots of rough playing.

This is a must!

Percy's Great!
My son has several Thomas trains, and he really likes Percy. He has a warm smiling face, and the colors are very vivid. The construnction is very durable, which makes for hours of fun. The magnets are strong and enable Percy to pull several other cars. All of the toys of the Thomas collection are excellent choices for young children. They will surely enjoy this fun toys.

THOMAS & FRIENDS ARE GREAT!
Can't say enough good things about the Thomas & friends line of toys. They are durable and fun. NO BATTERIES! It allows your child to us their imagination. Thomas is pure FUN! ... Read more

Editorial Review

If your little girl constantly plays with her Barbie dollhouse, she will fall in love with the Barbie and Me Playhouse, which is tall enough to get her right into the action. This life-sized plastic playhouse measuring 53 inches across, 50 inches long, and 58 inches high,is big enough to host Barbie and child together. A formal door invites kids and guests inside while a miniature door to the side opens for Barbie. The playhouse has two front windows, two side windows with shutters, and a built-in play table on the back side of the house that doubles as a balcony for Barbie and her friends. Other interior features include two storage pockets and an electronic play phone (two AA batteries required) for planning Barbie's busy social calendar. The playhouse is made entirely of plastic so it can live outside all year round and comes in eight easy-to-assemble parts. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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barbie and me playhouse
The playhouse is very beautiful and fun. However, the playhouse didn't come with the two purple chairs in the box that's shown in the picture. Where can I buy that if it's not included in the merchandise purchase.

Enticing, Impractical Playhouse
We bought this playhouse for our daughter's B-day. Be warned! The product you see IS NOT really the product you get. Foremost, the table (with pedestal support) is form-fitted to mount on the inside, NOT the outside as shown! A huge chunk of playspace is now gone. Beyond this, most screw holes are missing and it is impossible to gain entry for a drill. This is most critical when an adult must secure the roof from the inside as the final step. Pushing the screw tip to bite into the plastic can cause the screw head to countersink, or worse! The whole product is poorly designed, but the ads are enticing!

Barbie and Me Playhouse
My daughter just recieved this item. We purchased this item to replace her recently damaged play househouse.(Huntington Beach oil gusher) Her playhouse was out of stock so we thought the Barbie and Me House would be a good choice. The Barbie and me House was a litttle more expensive, but it looked worth the price of the picture. Once the house arrived my daughter brought out her barbies and princess music and had a wonderful time. However, we noticed this house was a little bit smaller inside and their were no chairs or kitchen. I was most diappointed by the lack of chairs, when the picture selling the playhouse showed matching chairs.

Very Cute
This house is very cute. My Father-in-law and I put it together in about 45min. This review is being written on Christmas Eve so my daugher has not had a chance to see it yet. I'm sure she will love it. Two hints on putting it together. 1)If you have a cordless drill with a screwdriver bit it will make your life much easier. It will also save the palms of your hands. 2)Instead of putting the roof on the house in three different pieces like the directions say, put all three pieces together and then put it on top of the house at the sametime. Enjoy.

Chair Info
I was grateful for the review that mentioned that the chairs were NOT included as pictured. I was able to find the matching chairs on the Step 2 website. What an awesome playhouse! ... Read more

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Fantastic!
Okay, in my opinion, this is just about the neatest addition to a train set out there. We first saw this at a (...) store and my son just couldn't take his eyes (or his hands!) off of it, so the Easter Bunny brought him a set. Boy, what a great idea that was! These guys go along the track all the time, never stop, and we just can't believe how neat they are. We don't have any trouble with the leaking (although there were some in the store that were dried out...) or with the windows being too dark. I really personally just love this set and its uniqueness. What a great idea!

Mom of destructive son
My son owns almost every Thomas the Train character there is. These are the most durable toys. I picked this one because it is different from all the Thomas toys.

I read review that this toy leaked. My son's hasnt and believe me he has stepped on them, threw them at me, and I have even stepped on this toy.

As for the windows being too dark, this accusation is also false. I love looking at this toy and so does my son.

The only thing that is the problem with this toy is it is very costly.But with how destructive my son is, he hasn't made a dent in any of the 100 Thomas the Trains he owns.

I would recommend this toy to anyone with a child from one years old on. Even if the child is as "curious" (taking everything apart) as mine.

Fun Train
Another great train set! Aquarium cars are cool! Kids love looking at them and bringing them round and round the track. They seem Very Durable also as ours were dropped numerous times, tossed, and even stepped on! The water has never leaked, and is filled to the top just like new! And the creatures float and "bob" up and down as the train goes inside the tank. Great fun.

Windows are too dark!
This is adorable, however, our set came with very dark windows so that you can hardly see the sea life inside. They are much darker than they look in the picture.

great toy
I bought the aquarium cars because *I* really liked them. My son likes them too but its difficult to tell which way they are supposed to face. My son is 18 mos old and gets frustrated when the magnets are not aligned properly and they repel one another rather than attract. He gets mad and throws them when this happens so I can attest to their durability! They have a few nicks but thats it. ... Read more

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HIDE AWAY THIS TOY!!
My 18 month old daughter loves Dora and was so excited when we brought home this new tent. I had to take it back! Not at all durable. Fliped over as soon as she entered the tent. It does not stand on its own. It's a hazard!...

Not at all durable
My kids love Dora, so my daughter was thrilled to receive this as a gift. The kids both liked to hid inside of it (although the novelty of it soon wears off), but it has several tears in it already and the wire frame is easy to (which then makes it tough to keep it standing up). The hole to climb in and out of can't handle the stress of repeated uses and will tear at the bottom. This would be a fine toy for a chld who just would sit inside of the tent to play but is not made for active kids.

Lasted 1 day!
My daughter got this tent for her 4th birthday. I thought that she and her 2 year old brother would be able to play in it together...not quite! They didn't even fit in it together. One kid could barely fit into it. And the worst part is that it ripped the day after her party. The rip was not due to the kids being rough in it at all. It is just a very poorly made tent. Luckly the store let us return it and we got a much more sturdy tent in its place.

Our kids love it and I'm satisfied with the quality
We actually first bought the other Dora playtent that's available - "5 in 1 slumber tent" and it was not sturdy at all. We couldn't even really get it to stand on it's own. While this is not made of a thick durable fabric and it does not have a floor, our kids love it and I'm satisfued with the purchase. It's easy to pull out and pop up - it takes up little floor space and they love being in it. I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. They do knock it over at times, but my 3 year old can put it back up very easily. We simply fold it flat and slide it behind the couch for storage. It's fun and easy and I would definitely recommend it for the price!

she loves it!!
We got this for our 18 month old who loves Dora. What a hit! She loves to gather all her toys and get in there and play. It has easliy withstood her rough play and I know it will be a hit for a long time. She likes that she can see Dora on the inside as well as the outside and it has quickly become one of her favorite places to "hide". It pops open with no problem and is a cinch to store. ... Read more

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"Peels and slices, cuts and dices"
I absolutely love "I Love Lucy" and have eagerly collected each of the Barbie dolls issued by Mattel in the Lucy series. This one is exceptionally nice as it features Lucy Ricardo dressed as she was in so many episodes, as a typical New York housewife. She is wearing her navy dress with white polka dots and a white apron with red rick rack trim.

Of course, this is the classic episode in which Lucy purchases the worthless Handy Dandy Kitchen Helper, prompting Ricky to accuse her of having no sales resistance. To her credit, Lucy does attempt to return the worthless item but the salesman is just too persuasive and ends up selling her a more expensive vacuum cleaner instead. In one very funny scene, Lucy goes door-to-door in an attempt to sell the vacuum to some other gullible housewife. Unfortunately she has no luck. She returns to the apartment exhausted and minus one shoe and tells Ricky that a few hours more and someone would have reported the death of another salesman. Lucy then leaves it up to Ricky to deal with returning the vacuum cleaner to the salesman and he soon discovers that he, too, is "putty in this man's hands." :)

The photo/tableau in the box is taken from the living room of the Ricardo's apartment. Lucy is standing with the fireplace to one side ( with the Kitchen Helper sitting atop the mantel) and the vacuum cleaner on the other. A very, very nice addition to the series! ... Read more

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Beautiful Doll! Buy It!!!!!Buy It!!!!!Buy It!!!!
I love this doll. My Mom is getting Justice MacDonald,who works at the courthouse where she works, is going to the United States to get it for me, since I can't get it in Canada, where I live, so he's getting it for me for grading day! AND the Handsome Groom Doll! I love them!!!!!!!!!!! Whoever hates these dolls are fools and inhuman. People, just keep your mouths shut if you hate it and keep it to yourself! This is the best doll ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice doll
I got this doll for Easter.You have to cut off the vell and then her braid comes out and can't put it back in.She is really pretty and I like her hair.And for the educational value,it teachs girls what they will be like when they get married. ... Read more

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Still running hard after a year
I first purchased this train for my son when he was 14 months old (a little over a year ago). During this phase, he was in the process of transitioning from crawling to walking. This train was a blast! Thomas (yeh, that's what got me to buy the trains in the first place) went nuts over the train. He followed it everywhere. We never bothered with the tracks back then since he just caught the train and tried to eat it. It's a great thing the train is too big to swallow.

Well since that time, our Thomas the Train collection has grown a great deal. Here in Europe (where Amazon refuses to ship Thomas trains) I pay a premium of nearly 50% extra for the tracks and trains, but it is worth it. We have bridges and tunnels and elevated tracks. Yesterday evening, Thomas and I setup a track with all the features and we let battery Thomas and battery Percy chase each other around.

My Thomas is still extremely interactive with the trains. He likes to hold the trains as they go around the tracks. When he holds a rear car and the engine pulls away, he jumps up and down and cries so hard out of frustration that he seems like he's screaming for ice cream when he can't have it. This is forcing him to attempt many different methods of trying to reattach the trains together. For the moment, he has a very low success rate of reattachment since he doesn't like to turn the engine off to do it, but he is learning.

I recommend this toy highly for children of all ages. My daughter is now 9 months old and received her first Thomas train car to play with, it's the Sodor Cargo Car and she's chewing away on it. I believe she'll be a huge Thomas the Train fan soon.

Manual just didn't work
We bought the track and a few trains for our 3-year-old son. I also read on the box that battery-powered Thomas can be manually pushed, and ours does not. It's very frustrating for a boy who likes to do things on his own! While I get a kick trying to see how many cars battery-running Thomas will pull, I don't know if I'm doing something wrong to make it easily push manually, or if we have a defect. Overall, the set is very fun.

Battery powered Thomas and friends short lived.
We have the purchased numerous Thomas products and are thrilled with most of them. Our son who is 3 has loved Thomas since he met him. We have SEVERAL manual trains and a compltely set up Thomas table. We purchased 3 battery powered trains and have had terrible luck with them. Our son plays with them constantly and the engines in all of them have burned up with in days of purchase. I am very sad that we cannot seem to find a battery powered metal train that we can count on for more than a few hours of playtime. The plastic Tomy trains have lasted far longer than the metal ones. We will continue to buy manual trains, but we are skeptical of the battery powered ones.

Obey the warning
This is a fun toy and my 2 and 6 year olds love it. However, there is a very hard to read warning on the underside of the train that says that hair may become tangled in wheels. They are not kidding! I had to cut that train out of my two year olds hair when he picked it up off the track and lifted it too close to his head. It happened in an instant! It was a bit traumatic for both of us. Fun toy, but can be dangerous.

BATTERY POWERED THOMAS!!
This train uses batteries. it has a switch to make it go by itself . if you have another battery train{or more} you can make them race. and i have percy too. it is fun!!! ... Read more