Friday, September 18, 2009

ThinkFun Zingo

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This fast-paced, energetic variation of Bingo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Kids get a kick out of pulling the Zinger forward to reveal two mystery tiles and attempting to be the first to call out the tiles that match the images on their cards. The first player to fill his or her card wins! Ages 4 to 8. 2 to 8 players. 2 levels of play. 8 double-sided Zingo! cards and 72 picture tiles. 8 inches x 10.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
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- Two levels of play
- Seventy-two picture tiles
- Eight double-sided Zingo cards
- Teaches image and vocabulary recognition, matching, memory, concentration, and social interaction
- For ages between 4 to 8 years
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Customer Buzz
 "good even for the very young." 2009-09-06
By C. Ryan
I bought this for my daughter who is 26 months. Even though she is too young to understand competition, she LOVES it and learned quickly how to match the pieces to the cards. We play as a family at least once a day and I'm looking forward to playing at a more advanced level when she gets older.

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 "Fun and simple enough for a four-year old" 2009-09-05
By John August (Los Angeles, CA United States)
Got this game based on the reviews and recommendations, and it's exactly what you'd think: a version of Bingo with a clever and durable slider to reveal the tiles. Nice that it requires no reading or numbers.

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 "Creative game" 2009-08-31
By R. Cavano (Florida)
This is a creative game, but according to the game rules, only 1 person is allowed to call the game piece. So if you are playing with your kid, obviously the adult or older sibling could call the game piece before the younger sibling would so it is unfair. We just played as if it were regular bingo. so our 5 year old had a chance to win more often.

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 "The use of Zingo for children with autism" 2009-08-25
By RHC (NC)
This game is excellent for children with autism. It teaches them to wait for their turn, matching, reading, etc. It can easily be used as a learning tool without the child feeling he/she has been given a task.

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 "Ideal toy but slow" 2009-07-22
By SJ Port (CA)
My 4-year olds love this game even my son who has very little patience for board games. It moves quickly and everyone gets a chance for a match so they don't get bored. I ordered another one to give as a gift - fulfilled by Amazon - but it took so long to arrive (more than a week) that it missed the party and will be returned. Other products I ordered at the same time arrived much faster, shipped directly by the other merchant. So while I recommend the toy, I'd suggest maybe getting it shipped direct from the merchant.


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The Settlers of Catan 5-6 Player Extension

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Now five to six players can explore and settle Catan! The 5-6 Player Expansion for The Settlers of Catan allows you to add up to two more opponents without sacrificing ease of play. Designed for five or six players, it adds even more drama to the award-winning game of discovery, settlement, conflict, and commerce. You must have The Settlers of Catan board game in order to use this extension, sold separately.
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- All new 4th Edition!!
- New Graphics!!
- New Card Art!!
- New Packaging & Tiles!!
- Full Color Rules Book
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Customer Buzz
 "awesome game" 2009-09-13
By Colin Dalstra
the settlers of catan game is amazing. only thin about this edition is the fact that the ports dont come connected to the water hexes. makes the homebrew variation i play more difficult.

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 "Great strategy game" 2009-09-05
By J Ralston
My teenagers learned of this game from other teens. It's a great strategy game and only gets more interesting with experience. The best board game I've bought in a long time.

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 "The Fun of Catan Only Increases!" 2009-08-31
By Summers Pearl (Los Angeles, CA USA)
If you love Settlers of Catan, purchasing the expansion pack will only increase your joy! My group of friends and I are now fully addicted to this game and play at *least* once a week. The expansion pack allows up to six people to play at once. There are some subtle changes to the game which make things more interesting. Most notably, you can build roads, settlements, and cities at the end of every player's turn. This makes the game go much more quickly and there's no more panicked waiting for your turn or fear of a seven being rolled and demolishing your development dreams! Also, the board is larger and you get more development and resource cards, etc. I highly recommend this product! Enjoy!

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 "Enjoyable game" 2009-08-30
By Romy Cat (Mississippi)
The game is very enjoyable. I have been playing the original for several months and finally brought the expansion so more can play.



My whole family loves this game, including my father who usually dislikes board games.

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 "Perfect for 5-6 people, just like it says" 2009-08-17
By Thomas J. Larson (Omaha)
Great extension pack for a great game. A definite must if you're going to be playing with 5 or more people, and makes strategies a lot different than the original game with everyone able to build even when it's not their turn. Settlers has become mine and my wife's favorite new game!


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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel

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There's no better way to inspire your artist! Generously sized chalk board and dry erase boards are perfect for projects large and small. Easel folds ups easily for convenient storage and features a colorful paint tray with cup holders. Has an easy loading paper roll holder and an extra large tray for holding erasers, chalk and clips. Paper cutting edge at top of easel means clean paper cuts for your artist's work! 4 large clips included. Easy load paper and paint cups not included.
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Technical Details

- Chalkboard
- Dry erase board
- Fold nice and neat to store in the corner or under a bed
- Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up
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Customer Buzz
 "Fantastic!!" 2009-09-13
By Melissa Newberg (Waikoloa, HI)
I love this easel! It was easy to follow the directions to put together and easy to put together. The dry-erase board and the chalkboard work very well and easy to clean up. I would definitely recommend this easel!

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 "A great easel" 2009-09-12
By HeroMOM (North Carolina,USA)
It's easy to put together. Very durable. My daughter loves it!



It has height adjustments, so it will last a while.

Customer Buzz
 "Grandma's gift" 2009-09-08
By J. Howell (Monongahela, PA USA)
This was ordered as a birthday gift for a three year old. Sent to Germany (shipping was actually free at the time which made it even better) and received in a few days after order. Everything was in tact and she truly loves it. Putting it together was very easy and the size is very appropriate for the next few years. Great product!

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 "Easel" 2009-09-04
By D. Holloway (San Francisco, CA)
Great buy. Got it along with the companion art kit. Saw something for a third of the price at IKEA, but it didn't have the caddy which is a big plus. Glad with the purchase and my daughter enjoys using it.

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 "Kids have played with it for years now" 2009-09-03
By Momof2
I ordered this easel to get my son more interested in coloring and writing and it did the trick. I wasn't expecting to get chalk, paint or paper with this, but it was included in the package. It's nice if you have two kids because one child can be on each side playing with it at the same time. They also use it in many of there games as a prop. Excellent product. We've had it for 3 years now and the only wear on it is from paint and markers getting on the wooden parts of the easel


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Monday, September 7, 2009

VTech Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop

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Program your preschooler for early learning with the Tote and Go Laptop Plus. This realistic looking computer features big style for little learners. Complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that's designed for both left- and right-handed users, the Tote and Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities that teach language, math, games and music. Comes with a nifty handle for easy fold-up-and-go learning. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 11" x 14" x 3.5".
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Technical Details

- Colorful laptop with 30 engaging activities
- Detachable mouse with mouse pad for left-handed or right-handed users
- LCD screen displays fun animations
- Plus, the Tote & Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities
- Ages 3+
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Customer Buzz
 "Waste of money" 2009-08-30
By Shailaja Amirishetty (NJ,USA)
lost all the money, because the toy did not worked for a single day.As we gave it to my relatives in india we were unable to return the toy in 1 month time

Customer Buzz
 "Great Educational Toy for Preschoolers" 2009-08-20
By KARIN COSME
My 3-year-old son uses the VTech Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop and the VTeach Preschool Learning Tote 'n Go Laptop Plus religiously. Great learning toys for teaching simple math, typing, spelling, memorization, letter recognition, etc.

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 "great toy" 2009-08-19
By W. Stephens
My son loves this laptop. He has autism and this is great for him - he loves the little monkey. There are so many wonderful games to play on this little laptop. Wonderful for children with autism (most of Vtech's toys are).

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 "My 4 yr old's favorite toy" 2009-07-28
By M. McCartney (29 Palms, CA)
This is an awesome toy! It keeps my 4 yr old son occupied for long periods of time. The only negative, which others have mentioned is the screaming monkey sound. But if your kid is smart enough to play the games, he or she is smart enough to turn the volume down. The first time he used it I showed him how, and now he knows that is the first thing he does when he wants to play with it...problem solved!

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 "My girls love their laptops" 2009-07-17
By Susana S. Grijalva (Corona, CA USA)
We received the first laptop 2 years ago and then another one on Christmas so luckily, my girls don't have to fight over it. My soon-to-be 4 year old is just starting to like using it more because she's learned to use the mouse on our PC so it's easy for her to use it on the laptop. My only complaint is that the mouse doesn't stay in place so it's hard for her to use it in the car, which would be ideal. If there were a way to lock it into place, that would have been great. Other than that, she learns a little more everyday and I love to hear her get excited when she gets something right. My 2 1/2 year old likes to push the buttons but she doesn't understand it too much. But, she will in time. (I've had no trouble with them breaking. I think they're pretty durable.)


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Lamaze Jacques the Peacock

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This new Lamaze Play & Grow Peacock comes complete with multiple textures and sounds to keep baby entertained. Crinkly fabric, a peek-a-boo mirros, bold colorful patterns and soft fuzzy textures invite little ones to explore and learn. Jacques the Peacock comes complete with a Lamaze link, so you can snap it to a car seat, high chair, or anywhere else.
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- Plush toy keeps babies entertained
- Link for hanging from activity gym; connects easily to any Lamaze toy or play mat
- Peacock design with soft velour body and busy wings with multiple textures and crinkles
- Includes peek-a-boo mirror and squeaker
- Recommended for babies and young children of all ages
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Customer Buzz
 "Great toy for baby from birth" 2009-09-03
By A. Song (New York, NY)
My baby son loved Jacque from birth and still now at 6 months. In the beginning he would intently look at the bird, especially the black and white side. He would also love looking at the bird's face. Now at 6 months he has been enjoying the different textures, sounds, and colors of the toy. Importantly for me, it washed totally fine the the washer, although it said surface wash only. A great toy!

Customer Buzz
 "It is an okay toy" 2009-08-23
By Ekaterina Walter (Oregon, USA)
I don't know if it's just my baby or the toy, but my baby doesn't pay much attention to it and prefers to play with other toys. It is a fun toy though and has a lot of fun colors and features.

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 "colorful peacock" 2009-08-21
By Michele A. Warner (Albany, NY)
my baby loves to look at this cute colorful peacock, she enjoys the crinkling sounds & squeeking sounds. It's a perfect car seat toy to keep infants occupied.

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 "a must have for all <6month olds" 2009-08-17
By Monika Agarwal (India)
My little son was a very restless & hyperactive child. This was one of the only toys he could play with for at least 1/2 an hour at a stretch. He chewed it, puked on it, sucked it, laughed loudly when we rotated this toy in front of him, pulled the wings apart & I ahd tos ew them back.



This was his favorite toy.

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 "Very pleased" 2009-08-16
By C. Crume (Fort Worth Texas)
I was very pleased with the Lamaze Peacock. It is very colorful and has a lot of different textures on it which is very ineresting for my granddaughter. I would definitley purchase this product again!


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Transformers Movie 2 Leader Optimus Prime

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With the destruction of MEGATRON®, OPTIMUS PRIME® thought that he was finally, after millions of years, at peace. Little did he know that the escape of STARSCREAM® would draw dozens of new DECEPTICONS® to Earth. The desire that burns brightest in his Spark is that the war will soon end. He is determined to see that end come, and so he works with his human comrades and the other AUTOBOTS® to hunt the DECEPTICONS that have come to Earth, and destroy them, one by one. Prepare for battle with this AUTOBOT® leader by your side! In robot mode, this mighty warrior features electronic speech and light-up eyes and chest that are sure to discourage enemy attackers! With snap-out energy swords, this good guy is ready to take on DECEPTICON forces once and for all! In tough truck mode, get in gear with engine revving and racing sounds and cool conversion sounds that let you know this hero means business! MECH ALIVE gearing reveals moving armor panels and internal gears that let you recreate some of your favorite movie scenes â or create your own! Team up with this awesome ally and roll out!
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- Awesome robot-to-vehicle figure features electronic speech, light-up eyes and chest and MECH ALIVE gearing that reveals moving armor panels and internal gears
- Snap-out energy swords
- Engine revving and racing sounds in tough truck mode
- MECH ALIVE gearing reveals moving armor panels and internal gears that let you recreate some of your favorite movie scenes ¿ or create your own
- Team up with this awesome ally and roll out
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Customer Buzz
 "Optimus Prime Rules!!!!!" 2009-09-01
By Cesar Morales Conejo (San José, Costa Rica)
If do you have the Optimus Prime's first movie?... You must to get inmediatly this new Prime, It looks as the real itself. It's has 2 lethal swords for to destroy every decepticon who wants to stop it. As Jetfire, you can enjoy its lights and truck sounds and hear its incredible voice!!!!



Our Optimus Prime leader come a powerfull warrior if you attach it with Jetfire Leader, Its colors are fine and you'll spend longtime before for to transform it because you must to follow every step perfectly.



Like me... But Optimus Prime and Jetfire together and you'll have a good time and to revive the best movie's scenes





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 "Age 5? I don't think so..." 2009-08-31
By Michelle Von (upstate NY)
Whoever said a 5 year old could handle this was mistaken. It took 3 adults all afternoon to turn it into a truck, and now my son wants it a man. Directions are worthless.

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 "frustrating! head won't fit into cabin!" 2009-08-20
By Tim T.
no matter how I tried, the head seemed to be always in an awkward position and wouldn't fit into the cabin properly. really frustrating! somebody had similar experience?

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 "Incredible figure. One of the best I've owned." 2009-08-11
By B. Hall
The Leader Optimus Prime from Revenge of the fallen is an outstanding figure that is well built, durable, and lots of fun. This is probably my favorite figure to date in regards to how well made the figure is.



I still have my original G1 Optimus Prime from the 80s, and the 25th anniversary re-release of that figure, which along with Ultimate Bumblebee, have been my favorite figures of all the ones I currently have or have owned in the past. As much as I like the 3 previously mentioned figures, this new Movie Leader Optimus Prime is probably my new favorite as a figure (although my original G1 Prime will always be my favorite overall when considering the nostalgia factor).



First of all, this figure is very well made. Both modes are excellent representations of the movie character, and the incredibly complex transformation is both fun and amazing. At first, he seems a bit difficult to transform, and there are places in the instructions that really aren't clear on what needs to be done, but even with that being said, I still have to give this figure 5 stars.



Both robot and vehicle mode are sturdy, and all of the pieces fit together snugly and stay pretty tight. Even though the figure is made of plastic, it does not feel cheap in any way. The transformation takes some practice and patience at first, but once you get the hang of it, its really a lot of fun and you realize how much of a work of art that this Optimus Prime figure is.



While as others have said, I wouldn't recommend it for young children, if you're considering buying this figure at all, don't hesitate. It's well worth the money and is a great figure to have in your collection.

Customer Buzz
 "Overall, Great Toy!" 2009-08-10
By J. Ulanoski (Drums, PA)
I would have to say, that out of all the other Transformers toys I own, this is one of my favorites. Compared to the Leader Class figure from the first movie, it is far superior. It is quite a bit less bulky, and easier to move around. Also, its robot mode is much more movie accurate than that of its predecessor, as well as its vehicle mode, which actually resembles a true semi cab, as opposed to the previous one, whose alternate mode looked rather cartoon-like.



On the downside, this toy is certainly hard to transform. The difficulty rating of "4" is somewhat of an understatement. But, I suppose there's a give-and-take. More movie accuracy means more frustrating of a transformation (in particular, from robot to vehicle mode). Also, the directions don't really facilitate this. They're rather difficult to follow. I can only hope that with time, I'll be able to transform this figure as easily as the last. It's definitely a worthy challenge for those who are fans of the movie toy line.



Another thing is the flip-out energy swords. I like that they look more like they do in the movie for this toy, and that there is two of them, but I think Hasbro could've done something a little more clever with the way they extend out (such as the way the old one used to shoot straight out, not flip around).



Overall, I was really impressed with this figure. However, while the box claims it is for ages 5 and up, there is no possible way a 5 year old would be able to transform this toy on their own. I would probably say that it would be pushing the cerebral limits of a 13 year old to be able to do it. Although, I think we all know by now that the Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader class figures from the movies are really intended for those that are older and/or fans of the original cartoon series, and want to be able to revisit their childhoods. And in that respect, kudos Hasbro!


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