Talking Wand Disney Prince
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Great gift for the money!
My sister bought this toy for my daughter on her birthday, and she has been playing with it ever since.It does get annoying after a while because there is not a volume control, but you tend to get use to it.I also found that the batteries do not to tend to last that long.She has been very rough on it though and it is very durable.I am happy that my sister bought it for her and it has made a great gift.The voices are clear and the sayings are really cute!!

Go for it, but it's loud, heavy and the batteries run out.
Our 3 year old finds this toy to be fun for about 10 minutes at a time.Then, she'll discard it without remembering to turn it off.If you leave it on, the batteries will run out.We replace the batteries in this toy on average about once a week.Also, this wand is rather heavy. When our daughter waves it around, it's not totally under her control.Once in a while, she smacks herself in the head with it.The other down side to this toy is that it's terribly loud. Other than that, it's a fun toy for a girl who loves princesses.Our little girl plays with this toy more than a lot of her things.

Lots of fun
My daughter received this as an Xmas gift.She just loved it.of course it can be a little dangerous when she's waving it around but it's great fun. ... Read more

Asin: B0000634SW
Sales Rank: 6404
Subjects:  1. Princesses    2. Activity    3. Pretend Play    4. Electronic   

Cinderella II - Dreams Come True
Director: John Kafka
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VHS Tape (26 February, 2002)
list price: $26.99 -- our price: $25.64
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Disney continues to "sequelize" its classic features. With smart foresight,the filmmakers choose to go with three snappy short films to comprise this 73-minutefeature with the Fairy Godmother granting wishes to various characters. In the openingshort, Cinderella must pursue life as queen. Several feathers are ruffled as she brings herdown-home ways to the castle (bring the commoners in and open those darn curtains). Inthe other tales, one of Cinderella's animal pals receives a chance to see the world quitedifferently, and finally, Anastasia, Cinderella's formerly evil stepsister, finds love with alittle help. As with the other sequels, the look of the film helps bridge the distance betweenthe original and the sequel (here over 50 years) and it comes together seamlessly. Little onesfrom ages 4 to 9 should be entertained while purists may be a bit aghast. --DougThomas ... Read more

Features

• Color
• Animated
• Closed-captioned
• NTSC

Reviews (143)

Blech...Horrible!
What a disaster!This movie is a complete waste of time from start to finish.The animation is ugly, horrible, and unrealistic and the three stories are bland and boring.What was Disney thinking?Oh, I know!"Let's see if we can eek a little more cash out of Cinderella.Who cares if we destroy a beloved classic?"

Several main characters are completely different from the original movie and it makes no sense.In the first story, the King has turned from a happy-go-lucky doting grandpa-wannabe into a stuffy, sour old curmudgeon.Suddenly there's a rule about no commoners in the palace?Uh...isn't there a line in the original about "every eligible maiden in the kingdom?"The palace was FULL of commoners that night.The story picks up as the Prince and Cinderella return from their honeymoon, so in the space of a few weeks, the King has completely changed.I guess they weren't creative enough to come up with anything that would stay true to the characters.The other two stories are equally nauseating and are not worth my time to review or your time to read.Avoid this mess of a movie.

The really sad thing is that "ugly, horrible, unrealistic animation and bland and boring stories" pretty much describes any Disney sequel or direct-to-video slop on the market.

i love australia and hated this movie
I think it's supposed to be animated in Australia.And I love the land of Murray's Green Basin and the dusty outback(and waltzing matilda).But this movie,along with Lady and the Tramp 2,are just horrid,teach-a-lesson,saturday-morning type messes.I mean really,how blind could you be,Disney,to issue out disasters like these.What could have been a truly magical film is just black magic.I don't know if it's true that dreams come true,but as shown by this galimaufry,nightmares do.

Dreams didn't even come true feature-wise!!
The biggest dream in the original feature was for the King to have grandchildren, however he got none of that!

The rest of the feature, two of the stories were rather good, but not worthy of being considered a sequel and the other reviews have basically explained why this was a pretty bad film. ... Read more

Asin: B00005T7H6
Subjects:  1. Feature Film Family   

Cinderella Magic Castle
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Though only 11 inches high, the castle of Cinderella’s prince is recreated in all its glory, from its grand entryway to its pointing spires. The romantic, fold-out manor is fitting for the 2-inch princess, whose powder blue gown lights up and plays music. Other residents include her handsomely uniformed beau, of course, and her fairy godmother. Almost as spell-binding as the movie for kids, the mansion comes with music, lights and special effects activated by the godmother’s "magic" wand. Kids use it as a key to reveal Cindy’s rags-to-riches wardrobe, her magical slippers, or hiding and storing spaces. The house has multiple rooms that hold several pieces of furniture, so all three characters can act out their famous scenes. Two "AA" batteries required. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (24)

Dont Waste Your MONEY!!!!
My 3 year old daughter got the cinderella magical castle last year for christmas. On the same day she began to play with it, the doors kept falling apart. Its like the minute you open the castle the doors fall off and you have to keep attaching them back on. You think of the look on your childs face of how excited she was in getting it and then to have it fall apart. She thought she broke it. Save your money and dont buy this toy, guaranteed it will fall apart on your child. Disney has disappoinetd alot of parents with this toy. DO NOT BUY THIS TOY,SAVE YOUR MONEY.....

95% Satisfied
My 4 year old got this last Christmas-as everone else has said in their interviews-the side doors fell off upon opening-and believe me I am very careful opening toys. I concockted a way for the sides to stay on with nail glue and nail filler they finally stayed on. The pieces and the extra accessories you can buy are small but my daughter absolutely loves this toy-although I though that Disney would have found a better way to store them, once you buy the accessory "Cinderella Bride" with the horse and carriage, and the stepsisters with the stepmother there is no where to keep things-had to attach a seprate bag. I recommend it for your child but expect her to keep saying over and over-"OH MA-THE SIDES KEEP COMING OFF!" Invest in some crazy glue and filler.

very poor made
This toy is very poorly made, falls apart ALL the time.The price is WAY too high for how it falls apart so much.My daughter got this a few months ago and it was falling apart every time she tried to play with it.She lost interest in it because of this. ... Read more

Asin: B000065CLP

Mini Princess Dolls
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Even princesses have to start out as little girls, right? Four of Disney's most beloved princesses are included in this four-pack, but as the young lasses they were before evil queens, magic spells, and handsome princes made for more exciting times. Snow White is in her blue and yellow dress; Ariel is wearing her lavender bikini top and green tail fin; Sleeping Beauty is adorable in a light pink dress and matching shoes; and Cinderella rounds out the bunch in a pretty blue dress and shoes. Each of the figures is a mere 4 inches tall, with articulated legs, waists, and arms for more realistic pretend play. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (12)

A Christmas favorite!
I got these for my daughter last year for Christmas when she was just 22 months. She still adores them and totes them in her purse for outings.It is great entertainment and they really are very cute.I highly recommend these for girls 18 months to 5 years as my older daughter enjoys them as well.

Love Disney Princess :)
It's amazing how the smalled simplelest toys keep them occupied for the longest amount of time.My daughter worships these little dolls and brings them everywhere.

Get it cheaper
These dolls brought a lot of joy to my three-year-old, but for much less money.$1 each at Dollar General's little princess collection, you can get the other princesses there too! ... Read more

Asin: B000067BJ2
Subjects:  1. Dolls    2. Princesses   

Barbie Atm Machine
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The Barbie ATM machine is the perfect primer for little girls (or boys) whowant to do big things with their cash. Just like a real ATM, this one features lots of clean,crisp "B" money, and a fistful of plastic, including AMEX and ATM cards. Kids have toenter a pin number, use the functional scanner, and push the appropriate buttons towithdraw or deposit their Barbie funds, which pop out in a motorized drawer. An LCDscreen prompts functions, and a microphone allows kids to pretend they're tellers. Itseems awfully materialistic that Barbie has an ATM machine (which even uses Barbie'sperfect voice to encourage use) but, actually, it's quite a good investment for kids--andparents. The machine has game and learning functions for adding, subtracting, counting,calculating, quizzing, and simple math problems. It's also a real savings bank that holdsand tracks cash deposits--and only its owner can withdraw the money. Choking hazard:small parts. Not for children under 3 years of age. Requires three AA batteries (demobatteries included). --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (3)

coolie
I love this toy so much it is the bestest gift ever!

Not very good.
The instructions are pathetic.The bank/ATM seems to have a mind of its own, automatically switching modes.

Younger kids will be fascinated because they give plastic playing cards, Barbie Bills and Coins, and it talks.This product needs some refinement.

It's so cool!
Hey I'm ten years old and this is the best toy! It is very educational for younger kids and so much fun for oolder ones! I have shop withme barbie cash register and I still play with that! I really like this toy, it's fun no matter how long you have it. And it's easy to be kept organized! ... Read more

Asin: B00005APY8

Pop Sensation Bb
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Barbie stays in the mainstream by being the mainstream. This blond beauty can be dressed in her turquoise tank dress, or turquoise boot-cut pants and matching halter-top. Both outfits can be accented with elbow-length sleeves that have fuzzy tufts of turquoise fur at the shoulders. Place Pop Sensation Barbie on the stage along with her plastic silver boom box, press the play button, and watch her dance and sing. Her dancing consists of her arms moving up and down like she is marching in place, and her feet rocking back and forth to give the illusion that she is swaying her hips. The singing consists of her repeating one verse. She will continue to repeat this verse until you press the play button, switching her over to a single verse from the second song that she knows until you hit the stop button. There are two volume settings, but even that doesn't help much as the song selection is so limited. A working headset for young kids is also included. Plug it into the side of the stage, place it on your head with the mic turned toward your mouth, and your voice can be projected alongside Barbie's voice. While a thoughtful feature that may extend the play value of this toy, beware that it can be loud and is prone to feedback. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (8)

singing Barbie
My 4 year old loves this Barbie and walks around the house with the mic. on her head and the music on and singing.We adults wished it played another different song or two, but it's been a hit anyway.

Look Out Britney Spears!!!
My 4 year old loves dancing and singing along with Barbie. Barbie sings two shortsong clips that are a little difficult to understand, but after hearing your child sing along for the hundedth time it becomes really clear. Compared to other "Barbie" toys this is one of our favorites. Better than most.

Annoying, but my daughter loves it!
"Santa" brought this toy to my 5 year old, and she absolutely loves it! She loves singing and dancing with Barbie. However, it is annoying to the rest of the family since the doll just sings the same lines over & over & over again. After a few minutes I have to tell my daughter to turn it off because it is driving me nuts! We tried playing some other music through the toy, but the sound wasn't that great. Probably the best feature of the toy is the microphone headset. My daughter loves to talk and sing through the headset, WITHOUT the doll singing or dancing. She just loves hearing her own voice through the speaker. ... Read more

Asin: B00005Y1C8

GE 13GP341 13" TV (Black)
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Electronics
list price: $189.99
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GE's 13-inch color TV with a black finish is perfect for almost any roomin your home. Its high-contrast picture tube delivers a crisp, clear picture,while V-chip parental controls let parents monitor viewing. A multifunctiontimer lets you fall asleep, wake, or be alerted to your favorite show, and youcan't beat the convenience of the commercial skip.

The 13GP41 comes with a standard push-button remote control with a white finish.A matching black remote can be purchased separately as an optional accessory.The TV also offers a 181-channel tuner, program guide, onscreen display,autofocus, multilanguage display (English, Spanish, French), and closedcaptioning.

This unit delivers solid performance in a straightforward package. Its frontpanel offers an easy-to-use interface for basic TV functions, while its singlespeaker delivers monoaural output.

GE's warranty covers parts for a year, the picture tube for two years, and laborfor 90 days. ... Read more

Features

• High-contrast picture tube
• 30-minute commercial skip
• V-chip parental controls
• Sleep and wake timer with alarm
• 23-button remote control

Reviews (2)

Better than I thought!
Perfect size! Especially for the bedroom!
I purchased this model due to the ratings, price range and size.
At first I purchased one and it didn't work as it should. I did an even exchange and it has worked wonderful! I have had it since Feb.'02 and it is still in good shape and working!
I noticed the price being lower than when I purchased it. So, if you decide to get this model, you will save more money than me! I do like this model and it is better than I thought it would be!

Cute little product perfect for the bedroom.
I wanted a small, cute, light TV set for my bedroom. My Sony 20" stereo TV is too heavy to move around, and now sits in the living room. This GE 13" TV comes with everything you need to start watching TV (BLACK remote control, user guide, antenna, antenna adapter, batteries, GE warranty). It comes with mono instead of stereo sound...personally I absolutely don't see a difference between the two sound systems for TVs these sizes. The sound is just as good as my stereo Sony. The picture is sharp, crisp and clear.More than enough features for such a small TV.The only complaint is this : it only comes with one F-input for plugging your cable wire. There are no audio/visual (white, red, yellow plugs) and so you need to dish out about $30 to get an RF Modulator. Using my GE RF Modulator, I can now connect a stereo VCR, a video game system such as my N64, or a DVD player. I chose the GE brand again, because my previous GE products have been very reliable.People who complain about GE products usually bought the older versions.Thomson Consumer Electronics makes both the GE (under license) and RCA brands...GE tends to be less expensive with less features.RCA is possibly the oldest name in home electronics. ... Read more

Asin: B000056SKV
Subjects:  1. general electric, ge, 13 inches, black tv, 13gp341    2. black television, table top    3. Television (Televisions, TV, T.V., TVs)    4. Portable (Personal)   

Hot Wheels Shark Park Playset
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lots of fun but....
We bought this toy for our son a couple of years ago. We still have all the parts but only because I am diligent about keeping things together. We find most of the Hot Wheels sets have too much to them, are frustrating to put together, and come apart often. I have looked high and low for good old regular tracks,corners, etc like the old sets we had as kids. My kids like to try to put sets together but you can't. The store brand tracks are cheaply made, split easily and don't last (ie.toys'r'us). Hot Wheels has gotten caught up in the hype of marketing and forgotten what it is like to make quality products that spark learning, experimenting and imagination.

Don't waste your money
We got this for my almost 4 year old who is truly not overly rough on his toys.My husband put it together, and both he and my son had difficulty operating the thing (particularly the "elevator" on one side, which was VERY stiff) and the pieces easily come apart.This is very frustrating for a little kid, as well as the parent who has to constantly put it back together.Even my son said he didn't like it!(...)!Fortunately we still had the box, and I was able to return it to the store.

Junked it....
What can I say. We love Hot Wheels cars, and thought this would be great to add to my sons collection of Hot Wheels things- wrong. It kept falling apart. And the Sharks voice is really yucky! This was a thoughtful gift from a wonderful person. Too bad it is junk. After it falling apart the 100th time, we got rid of it. It is not up to the standards of Hot Wheels at all. We were all dissapointed. ... Read more

Asin: B000059LBN
Sales Rank: 5224
Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Play Sets    3. Preschool   

1/10 Scale 9.6v Radio Control Black Baja Extreme F-150 (27 Mhz)
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A rugged, remote-controlled truck at a good midrange price, this 1:10scale pickup should get some of the same praise heaped on its full-size cousin. The 12-inch-long Ford F-150 eats up pavement, dirt, and carpeted floor--all at a scale speed of 150 mph--and it sports fat rubber "Goodyear" tires to handle shifts in terrain. (But keep it clear of mud and water to keep from gunking up the electronics.) A standard twin-toggle control (49.86 MHz) lets you control the steering, speed, forward and reverse movements, and it has a respectable range thanks to its telescoping antenna. And while not state of the art, the solid, rechargeable 9.6-volt ni-cad battery pack should give you a good half-hour on the road after four hours of charging. A generous, springy front bumper provides some insurance against those inevitable collisions, and the front wheels can be realigned if too many crashes put them out of whack. --Paul Hughes ... Read more

Reviews (11)

Verry good!!!
This is the best RC truck I have ever seen. It is very fast and powerfull. My friend bought a different tuck but the Baja was more poerfull and when we placed them bumper to bumper the Extreme baje bushed back my fiends truck. The only bad think is the battery. It only gives you 25 minutes of play time. My friends truck worked for an hour but what good does it do if it isn't powefull. I have the truck for 2 years now and 2 weeks ago i bought a new battery since the first one mysteriusly died and it couldn't be recarched. It is also very easy to custumize.It is perfect if you are like me and don't like to have the same thing always the same.
It is a very grate toy and you won't aste you money!!!

defective and not exchangeable
Due to the minimum amount available for purchasing, I was unable to exchange my radio control Baja Truck for a new one. The truck would start smoking when operated for less than 5 minutes. The truck was not abused and it was suppose to be a Christmas gift for my nephew. This product was really disappointing.

best bang for your buck
this is a good buy for your seventy precious bucks(though i got it for 60 HA HA.it was at toys r us too). first off what kind of baja truck do you other people have. my power button is on the bottom by the battery compartment not on the back wher ya'll said it was. it's a good truck though it broke one week after i got it. the trasmission its very delicate because if you change from low to high to much the gears will get stuck between low and high. it's very fast and it can run for over 20 minutes. it does reasonally well off road though the wobbly wheels worry me that it might break. but it is still prety durable (besides the transmission gears). a very good buy indeed as long as you don't shift it too much. ... Read more

Asin: B000050X9C
Subjects:  1. Vehicles   

Tarzan Untamed
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CD-ROM (26 October, 2001)
list price: $49.99
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When a crazed Victorian scientist and a group of malicious hunters descend upon the jungle, it's up to you to save your native environment from destruction. Based on Disney's animated Tarzan film, the game also takes elements from the original Edgar Rice Burroughs stories. You will maneuver through the dense expanses of the jungle to save your animal friends from peril, using cool moves such as bungee jumping, water skiing, surfing, and power sliding. There are 15 enormous levels in all, ranging from the swamp to the elephant graveyard, and each of the areas is detailed in stellar 3-D. In addition to playing the game's story mode, you can test your skills against the clock in Terk's Challenge. Join Terk, Tarzan, Jane, Tantor, and Porter for a rollicking adventure appropriate for gamers of all ages. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

This game may not be packed with plot, but is fun anyway.
(I would probably really give the game 3 1/2 stars, but it is a 4 rather than just a 3) This game was pretty fun - I was surprised at how cheap it was compared to most Playstation 2 games and this was why I bought it.I had played the Tarzan game for Game Boy Advance (given to me for Christmas) and had a great time with that one.While I think that the GBA version is much better, this one is good for the price you pay.I do think the graphics could use some work, but if you like Mario-Brothers or the P2 Pac-Man games, you'll enjoy this one, and it's especially a good game for children (not too hard and not overly complicated to play).For what I payed I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised.I don't play P2 games very often and get frusterated when they get so hard that I get stuck, so this one was great for me - just hard enough to enjoy, but not enough to get me too stuck anywhere.

Excellent Thrill and Excitement
I have a 7 year old son who has the Tarzan movie and we have played the Tarzan game online I believe under Disney.com one day and on Christmas he got a PlayStation 2.He is a very good boy, and when we rented this particular game from Blockbusters, he did not want to give it back and every since then, I have been trying to find one of the Tarzan Untamed games to purchase so we can add this to his collection of games and, it seems everywhere I look, it's either dicontinued or they do not have it.

But the game is really GREAT, EXCITING, ADVENTUROUS, CHALLENGING, and really I can go on and on.This is just my son's and my own personal opingion of this PS Game.Keep up the excellent work.

Sincerely,

Angela Hudnall & Markus Hudnall,
Parkville, Maryland

King of the Apes stars in a Below-Average Game
On my original Playstation, I have several Disney Interactive titles, and all of them turned out to be fairly simple and easy to beat, which I found as a big setback after just buying them! I had Tarzan and it was some-what entertaining, and when I saw this one for the Playstation 2, my first thought was, "Gee, it's probably bigger and better now that it's on PS2!" Well, Tarzan's world in this game is slightly bigger, but overall, it is mostly for smaller kids, 8-11, and the Disney Interactive touch of non-hard video games is still in action with Tarzan: Untamed as it's specimin to prove it.

This time around, the plot is based more around the Tarzan books but uses the Disney movie characters for the playing, like it's brother on PS1. Gameplay is simple and you follow an "invisible" track that always either guides you along or behind, never able to explore the jungle past your "King of the Apes Boundry Fence."

Also, with a unique twist, you can river surf, bungee jump, water ski, vine surf and do various tricks on all of them. I don't like how in today's world, all of those sports just have to have tricks to go along with them. Why not just do these sports and enjoy the ride? Still, it was rather enjoyable to do moves such as reverse sking and hand-sliding.

There are also two modes of gameplay: Story Mode, which is like your typical platformer, and Terk's Challenges, (Terk is a character from the Disney movie Tarzan, for those of you who don't know.) In Terk's Mode, you do Time Attacks, Trick Score Challenges, and Terk's Super Challenge which combines the two, on every level. Most of it was pretty easy, but sometimes the Super Challenges were pretty tough to do.

Anyway, this game is a true Disney Interactive game, with simple gameplay, various perks and still aims for younger Disney Movie fans and "Just-Starting-Out" video game players.

Still, somtimes it's just fun to untame the beast within, and play for old-time's sake as the King of the Apes, Tarzan. ... Read more

Asin: B00005NH6C
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights
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CD-ROM (23 May, 2002)
list price: $39.99
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Oh no! The Mastermind has kidnapped Mystery Inc., and it's up to Scooby-Doo to search for his lost friends. Guide Scooby through 12 huge levels that include a creepy mansion, a spooky cave, a ghostly graveyard, and a perilous pier. Help Scooby search for clues, avoid classic Scooby-Doo monsters, use wacky inventions, eat Scooby Snacks, and gather groovy power-ups. Do you have what it takes to foil the Mastermind's plan to rid the world of Mystery Inc.? Scooby-Doo: Night of 100 Frights includes 12 beautifully rendered levels within four worlds based on classic Scooby-Doo cartoons. Avoid 20 creepy monsters from the Scooby-Doo universe to solve the mystery. Power-ups unlock secret areas and bonus DVD features, giving players added replay value. The familiar celebrity voice talent includes some of the original Scooby-Doo voice actors. This game is 100 percent Scrappy-Doo free. ... Read more

Reviews (55)

Scooby Doo NIght Of 100 Frights GREAT GAME MAKES GREAT GIFT!
Any boy or girl of any age above 4 will love this game. It is suspensful, adventurous,
Now, it is not gory, nor very violent. Rated E for everyone.

I love this game!!!We need more!!!
I absolutley love this game!!!It was more than I expected.It's fun, challenging, entertaining and addictive.Once you start playing this game you can't stop.We need more Scooby Doo games aside from this one and Mystery Mayhem........

Fun and Silly Like the Cartoon
My son and I just finished this game It was fun. My nine year old and I played it together and it took us many hours over many days. He navigated and I did the harder moves. We beat the Mastermind and figured out the mystery and then we went back through to collect the Scooby Snacks we missed (other than a few hard to reach Scooby Snacks on "Wreck on the Deck 2.") My son loves going through the monster gallery over and over and I enjoyed returning to each area, finding new paths and looking for the missing stuff. ... Read more

Asin: B0000640A2
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

NASCAR Thunder 2003
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CD-ROM (23 September, 2002)
list price: $49.99
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Experience authentic stock car racing drama in NASCAR Thunder2003. The 800-horsepower, 200 mph action on the track is true to the spiritof the sport and the passion of the fans, as players experience massive pileups,metal-twisting damage, and an all-new game engine. From sponsorships to carsetup to all-out racing action, you will build a legacy and become a legend inthe deepest career mode ever. If you can survive door-to-door, three-wide racingseason after season, you're ready for NASCAR Thunder 2003. ... Read more

Reviews (45)

Buy NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona instead
Don't buy Thunder.It's not a bad game, just that you can better spend your money on NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona.Thunder only offers stock car racing whereas Heat offers *4* games in 1: Dirt/Go-Kart(modifieds)/Truck/and Stock Car and therefore Heat offers a lot more variety and fun!Buy NASCAR HEAT: Dirt to Daytona instead.

well..............
hey i only gave this game a five because i felt sorry for the company. this game sucks beyond belief. I found monkeys to be more entertaining than this crummy game.

NASCAR Thunder is not fun!!!
graphics are sloppy, gameplay is corse, the game is not fun, but has some educational value. the game is not fun!!! ... Read more

Asin: B00006FWU0
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Racing    6. Flying   

Toddler Sleigh Bed- Natural
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Toy (19 November, 2003)
list price: $99.99
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Features

• Toddler sleigh bed with guard rails
• Solid wood construction
• Fits standard crib mattress

Reviews (23)

great bed, horrible service
We recieved this bed without the screws, bolts, etc. Called the number for missing parts and it was disconnected. All the other numbers we called went to a message machine and we never heard back from the company. Finally my husband went out and bought the screws and other missing parts (the directions tell you the size of everything you were suppose to have in the box). He was able to put it together in no time and my 19 month old son loves it! It looks great and is very sturdy. Unfortunately my husband will not order baby furniture items on-line again.

THANKS FOR GREAT INFO
I almost bought this bed, thank you for all the reviews. I refuse to buy this bed. Sounds like the company is terrible to work with to get parts, etc. They just lost a sale. Not to mention other people who decided not to purchase this item due to comments made by people who received poor service. It might be a great bed but I don't want to be treated that way. Service does matter.

Cute but not a good bed
When I went to put the bed together the screws were missing then it took the company another week to send me screws. When I finally got the screws the bed was hard to put together.This is a cute bed but I would not recommend it to anyone. If you want this bed order it a year in advance so you have all the parts and can put it together by the time you need to use it! ... Read more

Asin: B00005JCOS
Sales Rank: 2812
Subjects:  1. Bedding    2. Toddler Bedding    3. Furniture    4. Toddler Furniture   

Sesame Street - Elmo's World - Happy Holidays
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VHS Tape (16 September, 2003)
list price: $12.98 -- our price: $12.33
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Features

• Color
• Closed-captioned
• NTSC

Reviews (14)

Thoughtful gift to show different holidays!!!!!!!!!!
I received this gift two years ago after I had my youngest son so my oldest would not be jealous!I nearly broke a c-section stitch laughing with my 3 year old when Elmo did the Kwanzaa dance!It was a great way to introduce my sons to different cultures and how the celebrate the holidays!

A definite elmo hit!!!
I caught a bit of this on tv one day(the part where elmo does the kwanzaa dance) and my then 18 month old absolutely LOVED it and so did I.I bought the DVD and now regardless of what day it is we HAVE to see happy holidays elmo or my now 2 year old is having a fit.
A great video that gives a wonderful overview of the holidays for all people.

My daughter loves this!
My two year old daughter loves this and watches it over and over again.I think it's a nice way to introduce your child to some of the holidays people celebrate in the winter - Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa. ... Read more

Asin: B00006HB08
Sales Rank: 10490
Subjects:  1. Children's Video   

Shopping Cart Pretend & Learn
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Toy
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

With LeapFrog’s Pretend and Learn Shopping Cart children can have fun and learn while grocery shopping. This interactive shopping cart encourages open-ended, imaginative play and introduces fundamental math skills to preschoolers. Play begins with the easy-to-use scanner attached to the basket. Start by selecting one of three learning modes: Explore, Learn, or Shopping Games. Buddy Tad will start the fun by asking what items need to be scanned. As a child picks and scans the items, Tad will encourage and help them along with fun songs and clues. Kids can learn about colors, food groups, quantities, counting, and healthy facts about food. As with all LeapFrog products, children will develop language skills, reasoning skills, exploration and creativity, cognitive development, and gross motor skills. If quiet play is desired simply switch the cart to the Off position and let your child explore and learn on their own. The shopping cart requires minimal assembly and is made of durable plastic with smooth, rounded corners for small hands to grab easily. It measures 22 inches high and stands sturdily on the wide base and four solid wheels. Requires three AA batteries (not included). ... Read more

Reviews (62)

Great little cart
The buggy could be a bit bigger.There's not a lot of room for any extras.Most of the time my 2 year old takes the groceries out, and puts her dolls in there.As she gets older & realizes the "game" part, I'm sure it will be more fun.I'd recommended for the 3 & over crowd.

Good toy - too expensive for what you get tho!
My 15 month old daughter really loses interest in this toy rather quickly. It's well made and seems to be very sturdy so I don't worry about her or it falling over when she pushes it but the basket is pretty small so she can't really put too much inside of it - other than the play grocery items that came with it. She is just now starting to enjoy scanning the groceries which she finds amusing even tho she doesn't understand what the voice is saying to her. (a little mumbled when it goes into detail about how a cow's milk is white and a goat's milk is pink... for example)A nice touch to the toy is that the scanner will beep when it touches ANYTHING so she can play with other grocery items as well as the ones that came with the toy. That makes it a little more fun. The toy also shuts off after about a minute of no-play.If I had to do it over again, I would still probably buy this for my daughter but I would wait until she was closer to 2 years old.

very small and boring
i wish i would have saved the box,this is a waste of a toy ... Read more

Asin: B000062XQ9
Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Math    5. Electronic Learning Aids    6. Reading    7. Writing    8. Phonics    9. Counting    10. Activity    11. Pretend Play   

Explorer Wagon
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Toy
list price: $69.99 -- our price: $49.99
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The well-built Explorer Wagon is a chunky plastic towing wagon that measures over 3 feet long and 21 inches wide and is colored red, tan, and teal. It's like an old-fashioned red wagon on steroids! The long black handle makes for comfortable towing and doubles its overall length. Its wheels are 3 inches thick and 9 inches in diameter, and the side panels pop out for loading. This wagon steers easily, rolls easily, and carries a big load.--Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (37)

I found it on SALE AT BabysRUs for $39.98!
I did all of my online research & then visited our local ToysRUs. I found this wagon on sale for $39.99, had coupons & a birthday coupon! I walked out of the store only paying about $34.00!

Online wants to charge $35 to ship this b/c of size/weight- forget it- go pick it up yourself & save $35!

Wagon is great!

Explorer wagon
Well I must say I read a lot of reviews about his wagon, and it pays to buy it and test it for yourself. We have had this wagon since 1996, and we still have it. My daughter got it for her first Christmas, and she is now ten. She still fits in the wagon perfectly, and also pulls around her 7 year old brother and 5 year old sister, who can both fit in it at the same time. We have never had any problems with the wagon, in spite of people's complaints about the wagon being noisy. So what? As long as the kids are having fun, who cares if the tires make noise on the pavement. My kids have put many miles on our wagon, and never once has anything broke on it, or fell off. The tires are still going strong, and everything is in tact. I expect my kids to use this until the last child has outgrown the usage. The handle is long enough that even adults can use it without straining their backs. My kids have been able to pull this wagon around since they were old enough to walk on their own. Get over the noise, and get busy having some fun. If noise is your problem, get over it! It's a small price to pay for your children having fun, and getting some calories burned off. It doesn't make anymore noise than a basketball being bounced.

My Kids Love It!!
We got this for our kids 2 years ago and they absolutely love it.We usually have at least 2 kids in it at a time.We use it for everything.The kids love using it for collecting things in the yard.It is very sturdy and has held up wonderfully. ... Read more

Asin: B00001QHX2
Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Outdoor Play    3. Wagons    4. Preschool   

Red 33 Gallon Toy Chest
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Baby Product

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Reviews (18)

We've had a toy box like this for 6 years
We've had this since it was handed down to my daughter when she was 1. I've always loved it, because it's so durable. Ours is green.

Wish I would have read the reviews first!!
Just like many other parents we went to buy a toy box since putting all of our babies toys in a corner was getting old. This toy box is very big, and fits all of her toys for the living room, but of course the biggest complaint is the lid. It falls off every single time the lid is lifted up. I can't believe they can't come up w/an way to make this stay. However it does still do it's job.

Does the job..... Sort of !!!!!......
This box holds toys but not many, the top always falls of. One of the reasons I purchased a toy box was toy make the room lok neater but how can it look neat if the top is never on and the toys are still visible. NOT worth the money, the top falls off all the time and kands on my sons feet! Do yourslf a favor and don't buy this one! ... Read more

Asin: B000067PT8
Sales Rank: 3349

Party Kite Stroller
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Baby Product

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Folding easily to just under 13 inches, this lightweight travelstroller is ideal for the family on the go. Complete with a removable parentorganizer tray and ergonomically designed handle, this stroller featurestwo-position recline, swiveling front wheels for easy handling, largeoff-road wheels with rear brakes, a generous canopy for sun protection, and afront tray that can be removed as baby grows. This navy-and-royal-bluestroller also has a generous storage basket that carries everything from toysto diapers. Although not exceptionally durable, this is a very affordable,lightweight stroller for children up to 4 years or 40 pounds. --DebOroszlan ... Read more

Reviews (91)

Stroller only suitable for young children
I purchased this stroller for my 1 1/2 year old, and it was great for awhile.But shortly after he turned 2 (he's a very small 2, only 20 lbs.), he was able to pop open the latch on the safety strap, slide under the tray, and he was out!The latch is not the type that requires a strong squeeze to open, it is just a little push button that comes open very easily.So if you have an older child who has some strength in their hands, this is not the stroller for you.I'm looking at having to buy another one just for that reason!

great for smaller tykes
This is the 1st stroller we bought for our son. At first it was great! It was the perfect size for him and us not to mention the cup holders (how could you go on without them). Then he started to grow and grow. At 6 months my family was commenting on how big he looked in it. After a few months of talking it over with my husband we decided to move onto a bigger stroller for Alex. However, we still have this one we just gave it to the Grandparents to keep and use for short trips to the mall. I would most definitely recommend this stroller for parents looking for their first inexpensive stroller.

I enjoy my LiteRider
So, now my baby is big enough to sit in an umbrella stroller. I decided to check Amazon.com because they have "everyday" mothers like you and me reviewing what we use everyday. I started off looking at the real low priced umbrella stroller. I would feel terrible putting my baby in those uncomfortable things. I would cry too. So then I moved up another ten dollars. Still nothing that I thought would be comfortable enough for my baby and me. So I moved up another ten dollars. There it was.... The LiteRider. I scrolled down to the reviews and started to see what other mothers thought of this stroller. Even though there were a few negative comments, I decided I would check it out for myself. I ordered it and received it rather quickly. After remembering the review from another mother stating that the wheels feel off, I was sure to keep that in mind while putting it together. It went together in less then 5 minutes. No tools needed! About the wheels.. while putting the wheels on I noticed that the cap that holds the wheels to the stroller was alittle hard to push on. But finally, after alittle extra work of pushing the caps on, there was a "Snap". Locked into place! Then I finally realized that this MIGHT of been the reason why the other mothers wheels feel off.
I have had the stroller for a couple months now, and I am VEEERRRYYY pleased! It has been on rougher turain then the shopping mall tiles and no wheels popping yet! I enjoy this stroller for the comfortability for my baby(reclines for those shopping naps), the easy way it folds up, the cup and bag holder for me and the cup holder for my babies treats. For alittle extra money, I don't have to revolve my day around my baby being unhappy in his stroller. I think if you make sure it is assembled properly and hear the "SNAP" when putting the wheels on, this stroller will last you a LONG TIME!

P.S. And if the review doesn't convince you to buy it, the box it comes in makes a great house for playtime. ... Read more

Asin: B000056W53
Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Strollers    3. Lightweight Strollers   

Mega Blok Wagon - 2000
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Toy
list price: $24.99
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For the toddler who's just discovering construction toys, theMega Blocks Wagon is a simple way to take building materials from siteto site. Topped with a sturdy plastic handle, the wagon is just over afoot high and runs on four 6-inch plastic wheels. Inside are 50 assortedMega Blocks. (These are mostly plain blocks but include a car and twopeople blocks.) The side of the wagon has a row of Mega Blocksknobs, so grand structures can be created right on the top of thewagon. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (15)

great and fun and safe
My 18 month-old loved it when we got it for her at Christmas.She started just dumping them out and putting them back in, but now she's actually building stuff and she loves to be pulled in it.One warning:watch out because sometimes the wagon flips back.

Hours of enjoyment
My daughter loves this toy. She was about 13 months old when I got it and she has been playing with it nonstop. It did take a little while until she figured out how to put the blocks together but, within a week she was building things in my living room. It was also great in teaching her how to clean up after herself. We would grab the little wagon and drag it throughout the room picking up all the pieces. She now knows when were done playing how to clean up after herself automatically. I have to admit I thought it would be broken by now with all the abuse it gets, between my now 18 month old sitting and standing in it and our 100 pound dog occasionally stepping in, around, and on it, but it's held up great. It's wonderful. I was also happy to learn I can buy additional blocks very inexpensively. She also has the mega bloks bus, they all interchange. It's a great toy that gives me hours of quiet time.

Mega Bloc Wagon is NOT as pictured
Last year I bought a Mega Bloc Wagon 2000 at Toys r Us and it has been a huge favorite of my grandchildren.They love filling the wagon, playing with the blocks and most important riding in the wagon.The picture currently showing is identical to what I bought in 2000, however, that one is much bigger than what is currently being sent as well as having 75 blocs instead of the 50 that come with the new model.Both wagons have the same scan bar numbers. ... Read more

Asin: B00000ITFP
Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Learning    4. Baby and Infant    5. Toddler   

Music & Lights Sit 'n Spin: Rockin' Tunes
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-- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

This classic is still spinnin' after all these years--and now it's better than ever. The Sit 'n Spin we all know and love has been spruced up for the new millennium with flashing lights and fun tunes. Just press any of the four buttons on the handle, and you're spinning to one of six classic tunes. Sure, it may be a little snazzier than you remember (thanks to the new colors), but the goal remains the same: hours of dizzying enjoyment. Your kids will love taking this whirling wonder for a spin just as much as you'll enjoy watching them. Requires three AA batteries and a Phillips screwdriver for assembly (not included). --Melissa Wilson ... Read more

Reviews (172)

We like this toy
We got this for my daughter as part of her Christmas this past year at 3 years old and she loves it. My son had one of the old ones...we liked it too, but it did not have the lights and sounds. It is very durable too. I think it is a good choice.

They ruined a great classic toy!
I didn't think it was possible, but the manufacturer made the Sit N Spin worse when they added lights and sound. It USED to be a great toy! First, the music is the most obnoxious rockabilly-ish stuff I've ever heard.Second, its way too loud for the children's ears, in my opinion.Third, there is no "off" button for the lights/music (every parent's nightmare).We bought this for our daughter for Christmas, and I took the batteries out after the first day.What a relief!!

can be hazardous
Our 15 month old daughter loves her sit and spin, LOVES IT!.We didn't put batteries in it because we read the complaints about the music.She used it every day.The problem is that whenever we go to move it, the top hand wheel pops off, so you have to pick it up by the entire base.Lesson learned, easy fix, just use more care.Until last night, when she was gleefully smiling and spinning, the hand wheel popped off, and she banged her head on the floor.My baby's not much of a crier, but boy did she cry after that!I may try the liquid nails that another person recommended, because she loves this toy sooo much.Just be aware of the hazard! ... Read more

Asin: B00004T58G
Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Musical    3. Preschool