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no way! please do not buy!!
this toy is rediculos, trust me once my freind and i were playing at his house. once, when he SHOT me i moved but the triger broke! trust me!

Makes me feel like a Power Ranger!
This toy is very popular in our household.I can tell how popular it is when my brothers try to trade everything they own for it.I am 11 years old and they are 5 and 3.I highly recommend this toy for boys ages 3 to 11.

Delta Review
Overall the toy is great! It's educational value is mostly nothing because I woyldn't get why a wepon would be educational. So anyways this toy is very durable. The toy is alot of fun.That means it would be a good buy. ... Read more

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For Collectors only..
While the doll is cute, There is a problem with the bendie arms.. They seem too stiff... I do not like the boots as well as they do tend to come off too easily... as a collectors Doll she is perfect! I have her displayed on my dresser... I would like to see a doll that would be fun for kids and adults to play with..

Barbie is great as the udated verson of Supergirl.. Now if we could get Ken as The Greatest American Hero... That is a possibility... But all in all the Supergirl doll should be for display only...

Fun super-doll!
Supergirl is the best of the three-doll "Super Friends" Barbie set. Kids will love her because she has blonde hair (Barbie's signature hair color), plus she is super-strong and can fly! There are tons of imaginative possibilities with this doll, which is why I believe she is educational. The only bad thing is her boots (which are split up the back for easy removal) tend to slip off during play. Note: All the "Super Friends" Barbies have "bendy" arms, which is fun for kids...but may make adult collectors frown.

Supergal
Finally, Supergirl get the recognition she deserves in this cool Barbie treatment! This version (a la Superman The Animated series) comes dressed to kill in a nicely replicated costume. Since it's Barbie some glitz has been added via a sparkly cape and chest emblem. Made for a kid but a collector's dream!

Barbie as Supergirl
This item is very cute and great for any girl or Super Hero fan.
Would definetly like to see more characters. ... Read more

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my dauhgters first Barbie
my daughter is 13 and she is finally old enough to palay barbie. this doll is a bit slutty but she doesnt seem to mind. plus thisis whats in these days with little girls ages 10-16 anyways so i think thats what makes the deal. i think that this doll is a good friend to her when she is alone in her room praying to god at night. my dauhgter sleeps with her and kisses her, witch i think is very cool.my daughter wants to wear make up like Barbie but i had to explain to her if she said that again i would take the dolly away and she would get a spanking. overall, a slutty girl, but intrusive and exclusive fun for a little girl.(she even said she wanted to get pull up's that have Barbie's on them; i said, no, and i made the right choise)good toys.

Sparked an interest in ballet
I was paying my little cousin a surprise visit, and I decided to get her a quick present.This was the cheapest doll on the shelf, so I bought her.And it sparked an interest in ballet in my cousin, and she is now signing up for classes.Thank you, Mattel!

Not Bad at All!
Fun - Yeah, I'd make her dance.


Educational -

Pros - She encourages young girls to do ballet, or at least make SOMETHING of life instead of become just obsessed with fashion.And since Mattel doesn't provide too many accessories with her, young girls may create their own clothes for her - develop their creativity.

Cons - Her body is totally unrealistic - ever read the tale of the girl who had plastic surgery to look like her?


Durable - Yeah; her head doesn't pop off like THAT, her hair is easy to maintain, not falling out, and she doesn't come with so many accessories that get lost.


Personally, I prefer it that her legs are pink.Then she doesn't lok so naked when you take her clothes of - she looks like she's wearing stockings.

WARNING!
I wanted this toy and was about to get it when me and my mom found out that her legs are PANTED PINK!Can you belive it?If the legs were not pink,I would get it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

There are few toys quite as fun as that old standby, the pretend cash register. But as anyone who’s been in a grocery store in the last few years can tell you, the technology has changed a little bit. Gone are the days of punching in each individual price by hand, replaced by high-tech scanners and coding. Fortunately, Barbie rolls with the punches, unveiling this souped-up shopping cart, brimming with products, and scanning system for any kid looking to play grocery store in a more realistic way. 24 pieces of pretend food are included, with a heavy emphasis on snacks like popsicles and cookies, along with a small scanning station. Other shopping items, featured in a flip-book catalog, are also able to be scanned using a special electronic pen. This kit may lack the satisfying clunking sounds of the old fashioned toy cash register, and the American Express co-branding seems to be a bit of unfortunate marketing that does little to enhance the fun, but the use of modern shopping gadgetry will likely be a hit with kids. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Editorial Review

Halloween is likely to feature scores of boys and girls dressed aswizards or witches in training.This Harry Potter costume from Rubiesis a one-stop costume solution.The black polyester 40 inch cape is light, machine washable, sports the crest ofHarry's Gryffindor House at Hogwarts, has a wide collar and roomy sleeves. Magicians will want to wear clothes underneath as the cape gapes openand isn't exactly warm. Accessories include Harry'swand and glasses (of course) and assorted stickers. They may wish to conjure up a pointy hat to complete the effect. Size 6 to 12. ... Read more

Reviews (26)

Excellent buy for any Harry Potter fan!
This was a great find for my 6 yr old son. He loves Harry Potter and was thrilled with the robe, wand, glasses and stickers. The robe was a nice soft material, not that itchy stuff that costumes are usually made of. The glasses were made with real glass and metal, not cheap plastic. The wand is plastic, but still pretty durable. My son wore the scar tattoo and was thrilled he was "just like Harry Potter".

The costume came in a nice box, and for $13.88 was a great deal! My kids are still playing with it even after Halloween.

Great For Harry Potter Wannabe's
I purchased this as a halloween costume for my 5-yr old son and he absolutely loves it. He runs through the house casting spells with the wand that comes with it. The glasses are made with real glass lenses so you need to be carefull with them.The only problem we had with it was the clasps for the robe that came with the set were flimsy and the glue that is used to hold the decoration onto them is very weak. All in all, this was great fun for my son!!

Halloween Dad!
This was a great find for my son's trick or treating, despite it's quality. He is fascinated by Harry Potter. The kit includes a robe, wand, glasses and stickers. The stickers don't really fit with the set and should be played with separately, but a nice bonus. The wand is decent quality, simulated wood grain plastic. The glasses are quite huge on my 4 yr old as is the cape. The cape itself is of good quality, but needs hemmed...big time. The clasp came unglued immediately and needed fixed. Overall a good value and comes with a box, which I guess for the avid collector is a bonus. This was on sale for $13.88 which made it a better deal. Beware when you find accessories...scarf, tie, vest to complete the set...they're not as cheap.

Real cute on Little Harry Potters
I bought this costume for my son for his second birthday party, which had a Harry Potter theme. (See my "How To" guide for organising an unforgettable Harry Potter party in the "So you'd like to ..." section)

The one I got came with a fancy clasp to hold the front of the cape together. It was a little big, so I had to hem it and roll up the sleeves. Even after hard wear and much abuse at the party it washed well, and looks like new. He will probably still have this costume when Books 6 and 7 come out.

The wand is realistic, but with young children you have to watch out for them hitting other children with it, as it's pretty solid.

The glasses are also very authentic looking, and fits all faces (mine included). Again you have to be careful with younger children as it tends to slide off little noses, and the glass might break. I haven't had any problems with it mind you, but it could happen. The lenses get dirty quickly also.

The transfers are a very nice touch, and they go on easily with a little water. Even squirmy kids can be decorated without too much fuss. They last a couple of days if you don't scrub them too hard in the bath. I removed my son's own, because it was so realistic that people kept coming up to me asking if he had fallen and hurt his forehead. (Muggles no doubt!)

A great buy for your little Harry Potter

So much fun!
This is a great set! The glasses have clear glass in them, the wand looks like wood (but is plastic), and the robe has the Griffindor seal. The one we ordered came with lightning bolt tatoos which really completes the Harry Potter look! My son has worn this costume for the recent book release party (where he won 3rd place in a costume contest), Halloween, watching the movies, playing the computer game. It is durable, lightweight, and LOADS of fun! A great gift for all Potter fans... ... Read more

Editorial Review

"Delancey" is a '60s genie at the "My Scene" masquerade ball, but her outfit is as trendy as those worn by young fashion exemplars today. She's more precocious than the fourth-grade "fashionistas" who love her ("My Scene" fashions are a bit daring for some parental tastes), but she pulls off the see-through, aqua-colored costume, very high heels, flirty headdress, tons of makeup, and huge ponytail without a hitch. But under all the mascara, the 12-inch Delancey is still just a kid. There's an animated DVD included that shows why the "My Scene" clique is one of the coolest in Toyland, and when the party's over, Delancey's got cute commoner clothes to wear: a fur-lined vinyl jacket, cropped suede pants, shades, a denim bag for her accessories and gadgets and, yes, sneakers. Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (18)

I haven't actually played it yet!
OK,I have not really played this yet but I'm just so excited that my favoritec cartoon is getting a video game! Kim Possible RULZ!...

KP ROCKS!!
I got this game for my B-day last year, hoping it would be cool as the show.And it is!Ever since i got it, i have not been able to put it down!! it is so cool! you can find gadgets along the way to help you and you can do awsome moves.If you are a fan of Kim Possible,you will love this game.

great game, too easy
When I got this game, it was great, but it was too easy for me. I beat in a day. Besides that it gets annoying when you have to write down the passwords, I like everything about it.

Awesome Game !
I love this game! It is challenging, but so fun!!!!!!!!!!
I have gotten past most of the levels but sometimes I've forgotten my password. But If I forget it, I do it over again I get better every time. If you buy this game here are some tips:

1. Save your passwords.
2. If you see Wade on the "Kimmunicator," press
select.
3. If you are stuck, look at the manual

Well I hope you buy and enjoy this game.

kim possible
this is a geat game , but is very easy.i guess it is because im older.so this is probably terrific game for younger kim possible game lovers!!! ... Read more

Reviews (7)

So many pieces, so little changes
My son begged for this toy for months and I finally broke down and bought it, I wish I'd stood firm! It has so many little pieces that are impossible to keep track of. The track only goes together one way and in my opinion it isn't that sturdy. Once you get it set up and watch it go, the entertainment wears out quickly. If you are like me and extremely anti-multiple piece toys, avoid this one! (...) My son got a total of about two hours total in entertainment and I got a migraine trying to keep track of all the little logs and miscellaneous pieces!

A Very Cute Train
I bought this a month ago for my granddaughter to play with at Nana's house. Once I took the time to put it together right, I was so pleased with how it operates. It is so very cute picking up logs and dumping. Nice toy !!!

Mother of a 5 1/2 year old Thomas Fanatic
My son received this train set as a Christmas present and the entire family was captivated by it. It is made very well and we have had no problems with it. It would be nice if you could rearrange the track and have it do other things, but its still ok. With my son being older he can put it together and take it apart all by himself (a big plus). I think this is just great. My son has been heavily into Thomas since he was about 3 and he hasnt let up since and I can honestly say that we have not had any problems with any of his trains (wooden, metal, battery powered, etc.).

The Fun Wears OFF!
My 4yr old loved it the first few days but the fun wore off and now it is sitting in the closet. We got it at the end of January and left it set up for the first couple of weeks. Then put it away and I think we had it out a total of two times since. There isn't much of anything you can do with the set to change things around, the layout has to basically stay the same for the loading and unloading operation to work. It is fairly easy to put together but that also makes it easy for the kiddos to take apart. I would be hesitant to buy it again.

3 year old loves it
We bought this for our 3 1/2 year old son, and he absolutely loves it!! He will sit and watch it for quite a while, and he also likes pushing the train himself. It does take up a bit of space, but we have found that after you put it together a few times, you get the hang of it, so we just take it apart after he is through playing with it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Kids who love Thomas the Tank Engine may recall the fun when Henry and the Elephant came to the Island of Sodor via the Circus Train. Made of sturdy wood and plastic, this set of three cars comes with five wooden animals: an elephant, a lion, a tiger, a zebra, and a giraffe. Like all cars and engines in the system, these link together via a sturdy and reliable system of magnets. Use them as components in a whole miniature world of train-car characters, wooden tracks, and scenery based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. This product has a lifetime warranty. --Joan DeClaire ... Read more

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Lots of fun... but size is a problem!
My son recently received the Circus Train for his 2nd birthday. He was really excited to see the animals, and loves to put them in the cage cars and drive them around the track. He has been very frustrated, however, because his train can't fit through any tunnels or bridges when the animals are on board - the animals are just too tall. I think the Circus Train would be a great addition to your Thomas Wooden Railway IF you don't have the bridges or tunnels to worry about. If you do have these items in your layout, I'd suggest the Ivo Hugh zoo set instead, as it is made to fit through those low clearance areas.

Circus Train Won't Go Under Bridges
Why would they meke a train that won't go under their own bridges?

Great advice from reviewer below
I took the advice of the reviewer below and got the Alphazoo Express line instead of this, and I am so pleased. My nieces just love the little plastic animals. They are much better then these cut outs. THANKS!!

There is a better alternative
After looking this over in a store and reading the reviews of this set I changed my mind and did not purchase it for my son. Instead, I purchased the Alphazoo Express line from Safari Ltd. and it is terrific! These are a five-star addition to your Thomas line. I would highly recommend them instead of this circus set. For starters, the animals are more realistic as they are made out of plastic instead of wood. They are very lifelike compared to these! The cars match the rest of THomas items nicely and are not cheap-looking, either, though they are very similar looking to the ones in this set. Secondly, the cars have doors that really open as well as being labeled with the names of each animal and the letter that each starts with. A very cool toy! And, they are about half the cost of Thomas cars. I got mine for $4 pop and you can choose your own animals. Only down side is that the animals are a wee bit on the small side if your child is less than three and might be a choking hazard. Check it out before you buy! You could get 4 or 5 cars for the price of this set, AND the animals will fit through your single stone tunnel or sodor bay bridge.

Great toy except at the tunnels
My dd loves her trains and these cars are a lot of fun for her. She really doesn't use them with the wooden animals too much though since they are too tall to make it through the tunnel or covered bridge on her set. Obviously this is a problem, but I still recommend them because they are the only cars that she can load up with stuff. She puts little plastic animals in the back (you know the kind that come in a bag for about a dollar.) Also Sir Topham hat can sit in the car too until you get to a tunnel that is. i do wish I had realized the animals were too tall before I bought them. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Dora the Explorer would never think of setting out on an expedition without her trusty backpack, and chances are that any kid who gets hold of this hard-plastic backpack will feel the same. It features the same cheerful expression and, at the press of a button, it says one of four different upbeat lines or sings the "Backpack Song," which chances are your child already knows by heart. The sound is awfully loud, so parents may wish to have an artfully arranged piece of tape ready for muting purposes. Rounding out the ensemble are Dora-themed bracelet, camera, magnifying glass, and binoculars. While none of these accessories actually work, like the backpack in which they all fit, they're quite charming. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

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Items are difficult to get out of backpack
I'm finding that the opening to the backpack is small in relation to the camera and the binoculars, and the kids are having a hard time getting their hand inside the backpack and pulling out what they want. They can reach in and grab the item; but, when they go to withdraw their hand with the item in it, their hand hits the narrow opening and this knocks the item out of their hand. So, they tend to tip the backpack upside down and shake it to get the items out. Since you really don't want to make the items smaller, I think the opening needs to be bigger.

Lots of fun!
We bought this for our daughter, a huge Dora fan and she LOVES it! In fact, we carted it all the way to Kauai and back. It has been dropped, pounded on, slammed and still looks brand new. I would recommend this toy for anyone who is a Dora fan.

Love Dora
My 3 year old received this as a gift and plays with it every day. My 22 month old also loves playing with it. They fight over it but always seem to split up the pieces so they both can play with it!!! Only complait was that the bracelt is too big for my daughters arm. But other then that it is a great toy!!! I remond it!!!

The Dora Back Pack
I was a little unsatisfied with this toy. It is very durable but the toys are very hard to fit inside the plastic back pack. It is also hard to get them in and out of it. My daughter is four and LOVES Dora but she plays more with her fabric Dora back pack more then she plays with the plastic one. It is musical but not very entertaining to her.

Fun toy for all ages
My mom bought this for my 3 year old, but she and her little sister are constantly fighting over it! They both love it, even though none of the accessories actually "work". My 18mo old loves to hear the song. Cute toy! ... Read more

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hate to be honest
but this is one toy I was TRUELY VERY dissapionted in. My 3 1/2 yr old had down syndrome and his hardest developmental area has been speach. When I saw the mic I though what a cool idea sence he LOVES the wiggles maybe this could be something that will help encorage him to talk more. When we got the thing home he wanted nothing to do with it, it played 2 times and then just quit working . . tryed new batteries with no luck sadly we returned it to the store the next day. And didn't bother to replace it with a new one, we opted for the gutar instead ( which he absolutaly LOVES )

great toy!
My son, 2, picked out the microphone at the store the other day. He hasn't stopped playing with it since. It is a very cool toy. He has the guitar and I like that most of the songs on the microphone are different than the guitar (2 are the same but those are 2 of his favorites). The microphone feature is pretty cool as well. My son has occasionally has to tell me it is his turn because I will end up singing to the songs as well.
The only bad thing about this toy is that the on off switch is a big button that is right where little hands are. I told my son that is the off button and only to press the people-he understands but for someone younger it may be difficult.

Golly, get out of the way, here comes the next superstar!
We got this toy for a birthday gift and when my child opened it, he stood up on the counter, raised one hand in the air, and started singing with it! What a ham! Now it goes to bed with him, goes in the car, you name it, the microphone is there. Our buttons get stuck too but it will resume so that more fun can ensue. Boy, get this thing for sure if you have a Wiggler - my child spends hours with this and the guitar. I think he's developing his own three-year-old band!

Toy Fan in Texas
I have two girls (3 and 1 1/2). This toy was a hit with both of them. The 1 year old just pushes buttons until she gets a song to play. She thinks that is part of the game and it doesn't bother her at all. She also likes to "sing" into the microphone and hear her own voice. My 3 year old does not have any problems getting the songs to play. Her favorites are "Wake Up Jeff" and "Crunchy Munchy" but she listens to all of them and sings her heart out into the microphone! I have not experienced the mysterious pauses that others have talked about. We have played with the toy non-stop for weeks and have had great luck with it. As I am not a huge Wiggles fan I thought it would be very irritating but I was suprised to find that even I enjoy singing the songs! It is a very entertaining toy and not so loud that it gets tiresome.

For The Love of Wiggles
This was a Christmas gift for my 3-year old, but my 18-month old took it for her own! She loves pushing the different buttons and dancing to the tunes. The only drawback is that she sometimes accidentally pushes the on/off button which is the big yellow Wiggles button on the handle (versus a switch that is harder to turn on/off). She plays with this as well as the Wiggles Guitar. ... Read more

Features

• From the hilarious 'Let's Go to the Hop' episode of This loving couple knows how to keep their marriage interesting and they show us their saucy side dressed up for a fun-filled night at home.
• Don't worry, the safety word is banana.
• Figures stand approximately 6-inches tall and come with accessories, including a banana and a whip.

Reviews (2)

not meant for kids
it's not meant for kids you moron.it says 15 years and up.

For Kids that's absurd. I'm disgusted
I find this just appalling for kids, I mean who markets a toy for kids where they are wearing S&M. This is an adult cartoon and I find this toy NOT appropriate for children. ... Read more

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Wing problem
My four year old daughter wanted this and the mermaid doll. I bought both and am sorry I did. The mermaid review is on that site. This dolls wings will not flap unless it is being held at a certain angle. Within one day - one of the wing spokes that plug into the back is already broken, the fabric that hangs down is tore and there is glitter all over my daughter and the house. I do not recommend this doll for any child with an imagination as it will be a disappointment.

Great for the Imagination!
My 3 yr. old saw these on t.v. and went nuts. She really wanted the blue one, which I have not been able to find anywhere, but she settled on the purple one instead. She loves it! It really prompts her to use her imagination. She uses it to play with her other fairy tale barbies, but she also use it with other toys because it's so versatile. I mean, you can use a fairy in any scenario! Anyway, bottom line is, it's been a lot of fun for her.

freaky!!!
weird!!! this is the strangest thing ever since bratz catz came out!!! and those are weird...

a purple barbie??? no... i would never get it. i would rather just get those creepy bratz catz!!! but hey don't get me wrong... i love bratz!!! just those cats... ugggggly!!!
hope this helps!
p.s. if u have no idea what a cat thing is then just look up: bratz catz!!!

little girl fun
My three year old daughter won't put these sparkle fairies down (she has purple and pink). The wings actually move and there are really no clothes to lose (only the skirt and shoes come off, the top is "sparkeled on"). They are different and you can tell your child fairy stories to go with them.

Beautiful!
This doll caught my eye the moment I saw it at the store. After all, you don't see many dolls with purple skin and hair. There's glitter all over her skin and her "top" is made of glitter. She's simply enchanting. A wonderful doll at a great price! ... Read more