Features

• Read the Pitch with the EA SPORTS Hitters Eye: An all-new visual indicator allows the hitter to pick up the pitch the moment it leaves the pitchers hand. Admire a sweet swing or learn from your mistakes with an all-new enhanced replay that details, analyzes, and provides unprecedented feedback on your last swing.
• Own the Plate: Change your position in the box to adjust to what the pitcher is throwing you, or keep the defense honest with a drag bunt.
• Precision Pitching: Paint the corners or send a message with the Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unprecedented pickoff control.
• Big Play Control Reaches a Whole New Level: Make an underhand toss to the pitcher as he covers first, slide around a tag at home, and make user-controlled stretches and dives. While leading off base, exercise your reflexes by beating pickoff throws with an all-new leadoff control.
• Build an Empire: Control every aspect of your organization in all-new Owner mode. Create your line-up based on player progression during Spring Training, or help build player attributes by completing in a variety of different mini-games.

Reviews (3)

Terrible baseball simulator
This is, without a doubt the worst baseball simulator out there.It's like EA just gave up on the product being that it's the last year they are doing it.The baseball games are just unrealistic.For exampleI'm three months into my season and all my starters have at least 2 perfect games each while my team has a batting average of .217!It's just impossible to hit in this game for both computer and player.I've even adjusted the contact levels to no avail.This game is just terrible!

The Elite of 2005's Lineup
MVP Baseball 2005 is the closest game currently on the market to give you the most in-depth baseball experience possible. In my opinion, the only people not liking some aspects of this game will be New York Yankees fans. It's not only Manny on the cover, but also the intro video, cracks and comments throughout the games and even a song praising Boston's first title in 86 years. Well, all I can say is, if you can't overlook those things, you're missing one fantastic game. Let's break it down:

Owner Mode:
New this year is Owner Mode where you begin with picking a stadium (not one of the existing ballparks, but a starter stadium) and making a few upgrades (seating, lights, whatever you can afford before opening day). You can add a restaurant, set ticket prices, make promotional days and on and on.

You have a financial advisor for the season, budget reports, player contracts, etc. One note: Yes, you can be the owner and play the game just like you would in Dynasty Mode. You can sim, play individual games, manage the game or sit in your luxury box and watch it all take place. There is so much to this mode that I couldn't possibly fit it into this review.

Dynasty Mode:
This mode is essentially the same as last year. Keep the owner happy, the players, do contracts and play the games. It's been updated and tweaked for more user friendly experience. And I can't leave out that this year, you even have single-A teams in addition to AA, AAA, and MLB.

Mini Games:
Instead of just a Home Run Derby, EA has included a variety of features that can teach you different aspects of the game. There is batting practice, pitching practice and also a scenario editor. To me, I found it to be an enjoyable experience especially when hitting the cars and busses over the outfield wall. This seems like a throw back to Triple-Play 2000 when you had target practice.

Graphics:
Simply amazing. Need I say more? The players faces and stances are mirrored to their real-life counterparts. Cutscenes, and animations are gorgeous. The only thing I found a proble with was the crowd...even in 2005, they are still wooden-looking. That's a sacrifice you have to make and it doesn't detract from the game experience.

Gameplay:
What a shift from last year! Pitching is now a lot more realistic with the way you use the meter. Instead on the old meter where you set power and tried to hit right spot, they have upgraded it to you having to stop it and exactly the right moment, if not, you risk and early or late breaking pitch. In rookie mode, it's not as big of a deal as it is in MVP mode. Make some mistake pitches in the higher levels and you're asking for trouble.

Batting is great! When you foul off a pitch, a little screen comes up and shows you how you hit it. Fouling off a pitch is a mistimed swing, same as a swing through. Gone is the animation where you swung, missed the ball and it popped up the crazy box to show you missing it. Instead, this year, they have the popup box, yet include the ball trail so you see how you missed it.

Fielding & baserunning is comparable to last years version with some great upgrades to visuals. There are plenty of dives, showboating grabs, wall jumps, and take-out slides.

Ok, I could go on & on with this review because, like I said, this is the most in-depth baseball game I have ever seen. If you want the best out there, MVP Baseball 2005 hits a Home Run.

Best Version yet
Unfortunately, it may also be the last version due to TakeTwo's contract with MLB.

Anyway, this is a great addition to EA's collection of sports titles.Some cons include:Commentators have new things to say, in addition to the old things, but they still get dull rather quickly.You can only control one team at a time.I like to play NCAA football and Madden while "playing" one team and "playing owner, gm, etc." for another.

Pros:

1)Graphics:So much smoother in this version.The outfield characters are leaner and better looking.The stadiums look great and even when you create a ballpark, it still looks good.

2)Gameplay:It is tougher to field, hit, etc. but I consider this a good thing.Fielding is tougher because when you're tracking a fly ball you don't automatically stop on the circle.You actually have to pay attention once you get "close".Hitting is tougher, I think, and I actually have had to lower my level of gameplay to make myself more competitive.Baserunning is also more of a challenge.The pitchers are better at picking your runners off, and while you can modify the "gameplay tuning" it doesn't make winning automatic.Additionally, they fixed a "bug" from the 2004 version that made it harder for left-handers to hit homeruns.

3)Game modes:
a.Dynasty:Great.Same as before.120 years to build a dynasty and see what you can do.

b.Owner mode:Wow!Only 30 years, but still long enough.You create your own stadium from pre-set options (This could be improved).You buy food stands to sell food to the fans.You buy batting cages, souvenir stands, order fireworks night, order magnetic schedules, etc.This is to get the fans to come, keep them interested while they're there, and hopefully make more money.You start off with a stadium of 20,000 and can work your way up to 65,000 (I think).Everything you buy costs money, but in the long run, you'll hopefully be able to turn a profit.This is hard.So far, I'm 30 games in and $5 million in the whole.

c.Mini-games.The pitching mini-game is HARD!Wow!It's not an automatic win.Of course, I could be losing because I'm using the Pirates.You have a "strike-zone" and you have to pitch the ball to certain locations in the strike-zone.THere is a timed game and an un-timed game.The batting mini-game is actually relatively easy, but definitely good for honing your directional hitting skills.You can also play these mini-games in your "season" games during spring training.It allows you to improve, or negate, your players' ratings.

d.Home-run Derby.Same as before.

One thing I really like that I didn't notice in the previous version is that when you do the different mini-games and homerun derby, the computer actually tells you how many points you got based on the level of difficulty.If you put it on higher settings (of difficulty) you get more points, but it's so much harder the higher you go.

I only became a baseball fan a few years ago, but these games have really helped me understand the game a bit better, learn more about the players, and boggled my mind with the number of things we can do with technology.

Great Game.Try www.easports.com first because they're currently offering free shipping. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)    3. Action    4. Adventure    5. Sports    6. Outdoors   

Features

• Play as SpongeBob or Patrick, each with their own set of unique maneuvers, who must work together to save Mr. Krabs and Bikini Bottom
• Interact with your favorite characters from the movie, featuring voice talent and cameo appearances
• Earn manliness points to get the coolest power ups ever, such as the Cartwheel Attack, Electric Guided Sonic Wave Guitar and Macho Bowl
• Take the wheel of the Patty Wagon with SpongeBob and Patrick for a whole new driving experience
• Explore six huge, movie inspired 3D environments, including bonus levels, hidden items and other secret rewards

Reviews (11)

Mommy look, it's a SpongeBob game. It must be good...
I don't think so. I am a HUGE SpongeBob fan. My friend owns this game for Gamecube. The Gamecube version is great! You KA-RA-TE chop, bubble bowl, and rock out with SpongeBob. Using Patrick you spin around, cartwheel, and smash. That was a description of the Gamecube game. Now, I don't own a Gamecube so I got a GBA game, thinking it would be somewhat the same. I was very wrong. It is a 2d side-scroller, no KA-RA-TE chops, no cartwheel, not one single attack except for smash. You destroy enemies and bosses (very easy bosses) by jumping on their heads. Regular enemies either walk back and forth, float and throw stuff, try to hit you with a hammer, just float up and down or burp on you. Very easy enemies. Even easier bosses. Bosses have their own special combo of attacks. You avoid them(includes running at you, jumping on you, throwing stuff at you) by jumping over them, ducking,or dodging and when they pause you jump on their heads. Do this 3 times and you've beaten that boss, way too easy for gamers. You collect clams to buy so called "upgrades". All these really are are lives, buckets(explained later) and bonus levels. Buckets are buckets full of soap. When you press L SpongeBob drinks the soap and spits bubbles everywhere, destroying every enemy on the sceen. When you hold R you charge up for "hyper speed". When bubbles appear behind you let go of R and you'll run really fast destroying any rocks or enemies in your way. Press A to jump, and A again to float with Patricks pants. B isn't used. Two more things, I went through this game in one hour, and it doesn't save (you have to enter a code you get every two levels). This was a waste of $30. I hope this review helped.

Awesome!!!!!!!
When I first got this game I loved it right away. So far it has probably been the best game I have ever played on game boy adavance. I've gottin' a little through it. If you like adventure games, I think you'll like this. Espeacially for those spongebob fans out there. If your a spongebob fan and like adventure games, DON'T listen to the people that say this game stinks!!!!! IT DOESN'T STINK!!!! THOSE PEOPLE PROBABLY HATE SPONGEBOB. Their SPONGEBOB HATERS!!!!

good
It started out easy, you get to ride the patty mobile. I have not seen the movie but playing this game makes me want to see it ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Nintendo Game Boy (Gameboy)    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Reviews (6)

one more time...
This doll is so beautiful I really could not chose if I wanted the redhead with the peridot dress or the tawny colored hair with the red dress or the pale blonde in the purple dress.At this price?I bought them all!They are so utterly beautiful. The stunning, long hair is pale blonde, instead of the red or tawny hair, and the grown is purple this time (know my cousin Mary is going to love that!), but again so sophisticated. The makeup is perfect, not too little, not too much. Everything about these dolls is perfect. Sheer understated perfection.

One of the most beautiful Barbie is last couple of years.

okies, I got both red and green ones!
This doll is so beautiful I really could not chose if I wanted the redhead with the peridot dress or the tawny colored hair with the red dress.At this price?I bought them both!They are so utterly beautiful. The stunning, long hair is tawny, instead of the red hair of the green one, and the grown is red this time, but again so sophisticated. The makeup is perfect, not too little, not too much. Everything about these dolls is perfect. Sheer understated perfection. The hair is not Tawny dark blond, the grown not is not fire-engine read, but a cool, subtle with a lighter accents.

One of the most beautiful Barbie is last couple of years.

What a gorgeous Barbie
She is so utterly beautiful.The stunning, long red hair and the green grown are so sophisticated.The makeup is perfect, not too little, not too much.Everything about this doll is perfect.Sheer understated perfection.The hair is not brassy, the grown not a vivid green, but a subtle period shade with a lighter accent.

One of the most beautiful Barbie is last couple of years. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dolls    2. Fashion Dolls   

Editorial Review

Ever wondered what would happen if the worlds of Final Fantasy and Disney collided? It’s an odd concept to be sure, but from the most schizophrenic of acorns the mighty gaming oak of Kingdom Hearts has grown. Legendary role-playing game makers Square have been given unprecedented liberties with the entire Disney universe and have created a game featuring everything from The Nightmare Before Christmas to The Little Mermaid. This is odd enough in itself when you have characters as disparate as Tarzan and Donald Duck teaming up, but becomes majorly freaky when Square thrown in a variety of their own characters such as Cloud, Squall, and Aeris from the various Final Fantasy games. But this incongruity has one side benefit in that the storyline behind the game is by necessity rather vague, which seems to have stopped Square from filling three CDs full of their usual New Age whining about Mother Earth. Instead they’ve spent even more time on the graphics, and the end result is a quite stunning 3-D cartoon.

As for the gameplay, it may come as a surprise to learn that it doesn’t actually feature, as all the Final Fantasy games do, turn-based combat. Instead it's essentially a scrolling beat-'em-up-cum-platformer with exactly the kind of complicated Square-style knobs you’d expect. The game may be a little shallow, but it’s an impressive artistic achievement and to be quite frank any title that allows you to magically summon Bambi out of thin air to attack evil demons of the underworld has got to be worth some sort of recommendation. --David Jenkins ... Read more

Features

• Selphie from FF VIII and Tidus & Wakka from FF X along with other familiar SquareSoft characters.
• Real-time battle system that incorporates innovative new elements with traditional RPG elements found in previous SquareSoft titles.
• Theme song written and performed by Japanese pop artist/singer Utada Hikaru.

Reviews (1120)

the sqeaul
the review is the nextKH and some of the the old KH.
the second one was delayed because the sony people wanted auron to have some special moves together(i have the demo).if you think the first one was long and hard wait until the next game comee out it usally takes me about 45 mins to finish the hollow batoin level and the first level takes about 90 mintues! i mean it is hard as H**L. now lets talk about KH1
i do not have much to say except you can see a KH2 trailer if you do the following

beat the game in normal or expert with
getting all the dalmations
beating all the tournamentwith Donal and goofy
sealing all the keyholes including finnishing monstro andsealing winne the Pooh and colosem
(i wrote about KH2 because it wont let me write in the KH2 game review thing)

the best game ever made
this is my favorite game. there are tons of levels and it will take about 30-40 hours before you beat the game, i deffinately recomend this game, and chain of memories

Epic
I have absolutely no regrets when I got this game for Christmas two years ago. Pros: Great graphics, soundtrack, and plot
Cons: At times, it is extremely frusterating and it took me a year or two to beat it. Also, some kids at my school thought it was stupid because you fight with a key. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Role Playing Games (rpg, rpgs)    6. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Reviews (8)

moon shoes.....GREAT!!!!
I got these for christmas. They're very hard to walk in, but if you jump everywhere no problems!!! I lov the color and size. My mom can use them!!

Durable, fun and the rubber bands are great
I got a pair of moonshoes when i was about 7. Now i am 17.They were a lot of fun, but i gor kinda bored.I really liked them though.The best thing about them would definately be the rubber bands.I still have them 10 years later. I use them for all sorts of things. I made water bottle holders out of them by tieing one in a knot and attaching it to my belt.I want to find more of the rubber bands. 10 years old, and they didn't dry out or anything.
I remember that they used them on that nickeloden show, "Wild and Crazy Kids." they would show the same reruns for years.I saw that and i wanted them. i got them, didn't use them much (i get bored quicker than most kids)(i wasn't very active either).
Now i am looking for one somewhere in my house for a water bottle holder for skiing tomorrow.
I would recommend these for a kid who likes to jump around, an alternative from the bed.
I'm surprised that they still sell them. i havent even seen them in years.
i just started searching for them because i want to find more of the rubberband. I didn't really jump that high, then again, i'm not that good at sports, and it was between a period of 5 and 10 years ago.Every few years i would see them. 2 years ago i took them apart and used the foot thingys for a sled i made.they last forever.i think i just saw part of one in my garage.

They don't really make you jump high, but they make jumping more fun.it is a good excercise too.
any kid will love these. they're very durable too, they last for years,

these are like the bomb
omg these things are like the bomb they are so cool they are awesome! omg i just wish i could where them to school because they're so cool. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play   

Features

• Raise animals, grow vegetables, make friends and fall in love
• New events and mini-games
• For 1 player
• RPG sim where players build and maintain a farm
• Revisit the popular world of Harvest Moon Back to Nature

Reviews (94)

get it don't just sit here your wastn' time here
i got tis today and i played it for more than 5 hours strait.get it yor wastn' time.grate fur plane rides. if ya travil alot get ta thang now. if ya haven' trubble savein' ta thang its ta dieray duuuuuhhhh.

Harvest Moon Totally ROCKS!!!!!!!!
Hi, If you are reading this review listen VERY closely! I'm an 12 year video game freak kid who's on a mission to find the most fun video games (duh!) !!!!!!!! Here's some stuff on one of my FAVE games, Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town!!!!!!

When I first got Harvest Moon, I was a little nervous. I thought, "Am I that in to farming???". But guess what?, Harvest Moon totally ROCKED MY WORLD!!! I played it for months! Than I took a little break from it to play Harvest Moon A Wonderful Life, another great Harvest Moon game!Then, I got hooked back on to it and here I am. Here are some of the way cool suff you can do:

. Chose one of 5 girls to Marry
. Raise farm animals, crops, and your kid!
. Sell crops, animals, fish, and ores
. Enter contests and have fun in festivals
. Interact with other characters in the game
. Fish
. Buy seeds, food, tools, sacks, and the blue feather!
. Ask the Harvest Sprites to help you with your work
. Mine
. cook with rescipies
. build on to your house
. plus tons of other stuff!
.

An 11 year- old 's review
If I could give this game over 5 stars, I definitely would. This is an excellent game!!! I got it for Christmas, and since then, I've played it every chance I get. All my 18 other games have been gathering dust since 12/25/05. I would reccomend this game to all ages. You can get sheep, cows, and chickens. You can also get a horse and a dog. You also pick a girl to become your girlfriend,and,if you try hard, to eventually become your wife. There's a whole lot more to this game than raising crops, as you'll find out if you buy the game. I guess I'm not doing a very thourough job of describing this game, am I? Well, I absolutely LOVE this game, so buy it now! I think that pretty much everyone would like this game! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action    2. Adventure    3. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)    4. Video Games    5. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    6. GBA   

Editorial Review

With this well-designed, double-sided easel, preschoolers can enjoy the advantages of creative expression on an upright surface. The easel's frame is made from sturdy wood left in its natural state, with thick pressed board used as the bases for the art surfaces. One side of the easel has a 24-by-24-inch, green chalkboard, and the other side has a 24-by-24-inch, white dry-erase board.Two removable, washable trays are included to attach to the easel (one with molded spaces to hold paint jars and brushes). The easel requires simple assembly, but no tools are required and all bolts and plastic bolt covers are included. Some thoughtful design aspects include an adjustable height feature, a convenient, built-in paper towel holder, and two metal clips to attach paper for painting. Included in the set are some art supplies to get started: four large, no-spill paint jars, six small jars of poster paint, four paint brushes, a package of colored chalk, six dry-erase markers, a foam eraser. This set was a winner of the Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys Award, and it would be a winning addition to any playroom, family daycare home, or preschool. --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

Features

• One side is a chalkboard, the other a dry-erase board
• Paint jars included
• 48" tall
• Double-sided easel

Reviews (11)

Not worth the money...get something more durable!
This easel was a gift from a relative.When they told me it was expensive, I had NO idea!This easel is definitely NOT worth the money.It is not very durable.The screws came out with little prodding as my children were using the easel to draw.Eventually, enough screws came out & got lost that it is no longer usable.

We also had a Little Tikes double easel that we love.We got the Little Tikes one about 3 months after receiving this one as a gift.This one is currently in a corner of our office unusable.The Little Tikes one gets regular use and is incredibly durable.

This easel is for an older child who won't use it on a regular basis...if that.

Also, the paints WILL stain carpet & will not come out even with a professional steam cleaning.I would throw them out when you receive this product and replace them with water-based paints!

So disappointed!
I loved the bright colors and simple design and thought this was going to be the BEST easel. Well, I was wrong!

1. Both of the trays broke within 3 months of having this easel.
2. My 2 yr old son figured out how to unscrew the plastic screws and then piece by piece he kept gradually taking it apart till we finally lost so many screws that the whole easel is useless.

What a waste of money!
I wish I had bought something less expensive and more durable.

Great item, but a very pricey
I expected the item to arrive with more supplies and some paper for first time use.My husband and I both agree that the item is well made, durable and the kids love it. The price was just too high, at [$$$] for the item plus shipping, because the item was heavy,this was a [$$$] purchase.Assembly was easy enough, except that the holes on the chalkboard were a little off and it took brute force the line the holes up for the bolt.All in all if I could have returned it without paying another [$$$] I probably would have and spent my [$$$] on art supplies alone.I hope this easel will last through all my children, that way maybe I'll feel justified in the price I paid. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Easels    4. Activity   

Editorial Review

Re-create Mother Nature's beautiful designs on the wings of butterflies with this kit from Balitono. It includes 4-inch wooden butterflies that can be used as refrigerator magnets, hanging sculptures, window decorations, and toy treasures. The kit offers three butterflies, nontoxic acrylic paints in five colors, shiny varnish, and a paintbrush. Each figure also comes with a press-on magnet, hanging accessories, a suction cup (for window use), and a small gift tag. An easy-to-follow instruction sheet includes compelling facts about the nature of butterflies. Colorful illustrations on the box show a wide variety of butterflies young artists might like to paint. A coded diagram inside identifies each species by name. Children may want to give these items as gifts, use them to decorate their rooms, or simply use them in creative play. --Joan DeClaire ... Read more

Reviews (21)

Expensive
I felt this kit was expensive for the small amount of items that came with it. It is cute and beats having my kids sit in front of the television, [...] As a plus I must admit that my children (ages 9 and 7) enjoyed painting the butterflies and turning them into magnets. That is worth a few stars.

classic but fun!
My girls have received other Balitono kits before and theylove them, so I am always on the lookout for more styles.The best ones we had were the horses kit and some other jewelry box kits (not sure the exact names) but the painted things are on our girls' tables.

The butterflies kit is not as elaborate as the others we had but we had as much fun creating them.My 9 year old and 7 year old shared the kit and took the time painting them and making into magnets and ornaments.The butterflies are about 4 inches each, not large but there are 3 of them and i am impressed with the quality of the paints and paintbrush since i used to paint on canvas.on the pamphlet, it said the wooden butterflies are hand-carved and they have the details that are life-like.One improvement i would like to have is to have a glow-in-the-dark paint included.

Busy momof four with limited income
I was pretty disappointed when I open this toy. I have very little money to spend on four wonderful children, and this was to be a Christmas gift, but when I opened it and saw that there were only three littel wooden butterflies, one paint brush and only six primary colors of paint, I really felt like I had wasted my limited resources.

I wish I had taken the time to read ALL of the reviews before purchasing this product. At a lower price, like 3.99 or less, this would have been a great deal, well worth it. But not at $14.99 plus shipping. I will certainly be much more careful when choosing toys online that is for sure.

Fortunately for me, my children are very well-manored and very compassionate. It is the reason for holiday that makes them happy. NOT the quality or quantity of the gifts they get. God bless them all... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Painting Kits    3. Animals    4. Bugs    5. Butterflies    6. Painting    7. Learning    8. Activity    9. Craft Kits   

Features

• Includes Pocket Rocket, battery charger, pit stand and tools
• Runs up to 45 minutes on a full charge
• Charges in 4-6 hours
• Goes up to 12 mph
• Twist-grip throttle and hand-operated rear brake

Reviews (3)

Awesome little ride!!!
Our Pocket Rocket has really held up. It's the red streak of the neighborhood. All my friends and even their parents have ridden it.My best friend crashed it, but it took the hit really well. Thank goodness you can get parts for it easily. Always wear a helmet!

Razor Rider
This toy is the best every kid should have one. Better then we thought it could be. No problems so far after 3 days of continous riding.

VROOOOOOMMMM
I gifted it to my son...he loved it ...I want him to be a racer like rossi....gift it to your kid and see the billion dollar smile on their face. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Motorized    3. Sports    4. Extreme Sports   

Editorial Review

With the ever present alien menace threatening Earth, the Power Rangers SPD Delta Squad unites to become the Megazord! This set comes with five extremely durable individual vehicles that, once combined, form the Megazord. Each toy is made of tough plastic that will easily withstand even the worst of monster beatings. The Megazord itself is simple to construct and compact enough to handle easily. The instructions are clear so assembly is made easy. On top of that, with 2 AA batteries (not included) you’ll get the full effect of lights and stomping action sounds. --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (5)

The best DX Megazord ever
This DX Megazord rocks!! It includes cool sounds and light effect, and it also includes its weapons that are used in the show. And also...... surprisingly connects with my Ninja Storm zords(Dolphinzord and Lionzord's head) which is really cool!! And--ah man, I can't wait for the DX Cyclemax Megazord to come out in stores so I can combined my Delta Squad Megazord with it and creates the powerful OmegaMax Megazord!!

All in all not a bad megazord
My son (4) and I (33) collect Power Rangers Zords. He has several from the first (MMPR) to now the SPD Delta Squad Megazord (newest available) and all in all it is very smooth, easy to transform, and attractive. The only draw backs are that it is a bit small for a megazord (only 10 inches tall or so), and the sword, gun and handcuffs are a bit delicate. The best thing about it is that all the accessories are able to be stowed on the zord itself. The gun and sword blade fit in the green truck (vehicle #2 - the left leg) and the sword handle is the spotlight rig on the yellow armored car. (vehicle #4 - left arm) If they had made it bigger it would be one of the best for design and looks.

a little overpriced
My 8- and 7- year old daughters loved this thing.You could say they're tomboys, but what the hey... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action Figures   

Reviews (5)

Worked for me, and now for him
I have a 9 year old son. I got this for him last Christmas. I only bought it because I remembered when I had something similar to it a long time ago. I remembered how much I learned from it about electricity, and how it got me into it. The look on my boy after a few hours playing with it was just the same as I had years ago. This toy is very enjoyable and educational at the same time. I have another boy (5years old), and he doesn't know how to play with it, but he has an intrest of the sounds it makes, and some of the projects you can have your voice broadcasted through a weak AM channel. My son took it to school to show and tell, and the teacher asked him if he can bring it again so they can work on some of the projects it has in it. All in all it is FUN 4 ALL ;)

It is awsome to see educational toys such as these.
Educational toys such as these are going to give the kids of today an interest in technology so that they can become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow.

Beep Beep Vaarrrrommmm rat-tat-tat-tat
Those are the noises my nephew, with some help from his father, was making with this kit after just a few minutes.We gave it to him for his 7th birthday and, though a bit young to go it alone at first, he is learning a lot and it is a great activity for him to enjoy with his parents, grandparents, etc.
It's a great toy AND educational tool.
He is at a stage where he wants to really figure out how things work and LOVES the kit and the oportunities for experimenting it offers.
While I was driving home from his birthday party he called my cell phone to let me listen as he talked into it and his voice came out on the radio.
It's a hit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Activity    5. Science    6. Experiments   

Reviews (9)

Incredibly Fun!!!
If you're still doubtful about buying this game due to negative reviews, read no more and Just Buy It. First of all Winning Eleven 8 can't possibly be compared with any Fifa edition. This game is exciting, fun, and most certainly realistic. Once you get control of a player, you can imagine it is you dribbling the ball and taking spectacular shots at goal at any angle you desire and however fast you want it to go. A great feature is that each player is given distinct and original skills. Pavel Nedved is unstoppable or if you like putting a bit of crazy speed, give the ball to Ronaldinho and even bust a "gambeta" here and there. I can continue writing all night long but then again you need time to pay for this game. One last thing, there is a bad aspect to it, it turns to be time consuming once your fully into it.

The lack of licensing ruins it as always.
Like any other game in the sries winning eleven eight puts a strong emphasis on gameplay, and being a big fan of the sport i appreaciate that fact. But once again the lack of licensing brings the games presentation down along with visuals that cant compare to the fifa series. I have been buying both fifa and winning eleven 8 games side by side for a long time, and every year i enjoy fifa more. While i can understand why this game is said to be better then fifa and is pereffered by gamers it still doesnt work for a statistical buff like me who finds licensing to be an important part of ne soccer game.

Best game ever
This is the best soccer game ever; you cannot imagine how real and how exiting until you play it. If you love soccer, you will love this game. It gives you the latest updated information about the teams and the players. I strongly recommend this game. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Sports    8. Outdoors   

Editorial Review

This talking book comes with an interactive "magic pen" that works like a hand-held computer mouse pointer. Children can opt to turn the paper pages and listen to the story read with different voices for each character. Or they can interrupt the read-aloud session to play with the magic pen (permanently attached with a wire). They can point the pen tip to any word on a page and hear it pronounced, or touch a picture and hear a sound effect (such as "Strike one!" for the baseball bat). Very similar to the popular Living Books computer games, this 10-by-11-inch book is more portable than a home computer. Stories in this set include Lil's Loose Tooth, Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever, and Winnie the Pooh in A Sweet Good Morning. The set also includes a paper piano keyboard and map and human anatomy games.--Gail Hudson ... Read more

Reviews (398)

I would pick this over the writer's Leappad
I have both a LeapPad+Writing and regular LeapPad like this one, and I can honestly say that the extra writing feature is not worth the extra money.Stick with the LeapPad regular and get a lot of LeapPad readers.Make sure that you don't buy this if you have babies that tear things up, though.My son has all the LeapPad books, but half of them are unsalvageable because of my toddler that likes to chew on EVERYTHING.The LeapFrog customer service is awesome, though... they have replaced my books for $10 each so I don't have to go out to buy new ones!

Best Toy I have ever bought
I bought a pink and purple LeapPad for my daughter when she was three for Christmas. She is five now and still plays with it every single day. Everytime a birthday or Christmas rolls around she asks for more LeapPad books. This toy has been a godsend during car and plane trips, hotel and restaurant entertainment, and any other situation when children need to sit still.

She has learned the alphabet, numbers, spelling, and reading from countless hours on this pad. She owns several books and each get used all the time. I think this is honestly the best toy invented in a long time. She has been able to figure it out because it is well thought out for the young user. They can hit the stop button with the pen to stop it, or hit the Go button to continue each story. Each book also has games and other activities, so they are well worth the money.It is impossible for my daughter to get bored with it because each book is countless hours of reading, games, music, and excitement.

I encourage all parents of young children to buy this LeapPad. It is well worth the money. It is a toy that they will not grow out of in a short amount of time because the books range in ages.It is not only educational but very durable. Our LeapPad has been dropped countless times and is still intact.The only complaint I do have is that it tends to consume batteries quickly and you need a screw driver to take off the cover to put new ones in. Other than that, that is the only negative I have to say about the LeapPad.

Toooo sloooowww for my boy
My boy has the attention span of a 4 year old. Why? Because he is 4 years old. He has no patience for the slow pace of age-appropriate leap pad materials. The learning games are too short, too slow, and too repetitive for him. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    2. Alphabet    3. Phonics    4. Reading    5. Talking    6. Electronic    7. Math    8. Counting    9. Learning   

Editorial Review

Pokémon Ruby's updated graphics with weather effects, amazing sound, more than 200 Pokémon with over 100 new species--as well as its faithful adherence to the existing series of Pokémon games--makes for a welcome evolution in the series.

First, the game has a lot in common with Pokémon games Silver, Gold, and Crystal. For example, players can choose to be a boy or a girl trainer, an internal clock sets events at certain times, and you’re the game's handy-dandy Pokédex helps players keep track of the many stats. You're main goal is still to beat all the Gym Trainers and become the Pokémon Master. If you've played the old games, you will be right at home. But not all is the same.

The most obvious change is in the battles themselves. Now that two Pokémon can fight on your side at the same time, you can tag-team them against an enemy by taking advantage of the strengths of your Pokémons while covering their weaknesses. For example, you can now have a water Pokémon watch your fire Pokémon's back.You can also attack more than one Pokémon at a time.

A whole new element to the game focuses on how berries are used in battle. And if you collect enough berries, you can take them to a Berry Blender and make a PokéBlock, which is a little super-charged candy that raises your Pokémon's "Condition" attributes. You can then groom your Pokémon for regional contests and compete for ribbons like "Best of Show," which will unlock additional contests. There's even strategy in how to best use your berries: pick too many and the berry tree will disappear; plant berries, though, and a tree will grow. You can also build a Secret Base in special areas of the game, which you can decorate just like you can your room.

And let us not forget that Pokémon Ruby has a kickin' multiplayer system, too. You can trade Pokémon, and link up to four players for incredible battles. The only downside is that you can't link up with the old Game Boy Color games. --Bryan Karsh

Pros:

• You can control two Pokémon in battle
• Much needed graphic and sound facelift
• Nice multiplayer feature (requires link cable and extra game cartridge)

• Can't trade Pokémon with Game Boy Color

Features

• Platform: Game Boy Advance
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Genre: Action/Adventure

Reviews (283)

fOR THE REVIEW WHO SAYY...
I llllllllooooooooovvvvveeeee Pokemon! Pick Treeko if you want to lose. Pick Torchick if ya want to win, and mudkip , treecko is cool i love more than torchic.

Wow!
This game is great. At first it was very cofusing but now I'm older. This is a great game for boys or girls. I would reccomend it for the ages 9-13. It was a great game and still is. I would reccomend you buying it.

Really cool
I'm 12, and this game is cool. It takes a while, and can be frustrating at times, but I would suggest you buy it. Anyone ages 6-14 would probably like it, even if they don't like pokemon. I don't like pokemon, but I still think this game is cool. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA    4. Action    5. Adventure    6. Role Playing Games (Game, RPG, RPGs, CRPG, CRPGs)   

Reviews (3)

A Lot of Fun, but a liitle trouble putting it together
This trampoline is a hard to find product.We have been looking for a trampoline for kids that wasn't an inflatable and had a safety handle bar.This one is sturdy, has fun sounds and the games are a kick for the kids.It took me about 90 minutes to put this together by myself.The directions are difficult to follow, because they are poorly illustrated.The suggestion of using plastic ties, to center the jumping mat, was a life-saver.I simply used twine and it worked just fine.It would be best to have a second person to help put it together.Overall, we are very pleased with how much the kids enjoy it and how solid it feels.

Good fun: Hard to assemble
My 3 year old twins received this toy for their birthday.We didn't begin to assemble it until they were napping, so when they got up from a nap they could begin to jump.We assumed that a 2hr. nap would be more than enough time to assemble.Wrong! It took my husband and myself 4 hours to assemble this toy, and we are both very handy adults. The directions are less than adequite.The holes that are drilled to screw it together are extremely difficult to line up in order to insert the screws completely.The hardest part was centering the bouncing serfice within the frame.The serfice is a very sturdy piece of finely woven mesh material, it has No "give" to it. What gives this toy the bounce is the bungy cord that holds it to the frame.If you don't keep it centered while attaching and tightening the the bungy cord you will end up with large gaps on the side.We finely used tie wraps to center the jumping serfice, then added and tightened the bungy.When we were satisfied it was done, we cut off the tie wraps.Now that it is complete, my children LOVE it.It is very sturdy and I am confident it is safe for my children to use.

My kids love it!!
We just got this trampoline a few days ago, and everyone loves it! My one year olds are able to get on it and jump, my 4 year old really enjoys the games and the silly sounds it makes when she jumps, even my 8 and 9 year olds are having fun with it, since it holds up to 80 lbs.We have it inside, so at night when they have all the extra energy, I send them to bounce.My one year olds have sensory problems, so the input that they get from this is really good for them.I do think the colors are a bit bright, but it seems like they thought of every possible safety hazard, as everything is covered and padded.It does require two adults to put together though, but assembly only took about 25 minutes.I am really happy with this toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play   

Reviews (9)

The better X-Wing; the best re-release
As far as overall appeal, piece count, size enhancement, and added bonuses, the 4502 X-Wing Fighter is, by far, the greatest re-release in the Star Wars Lego line. (The only other comparable re-issue might be the Falcon.) With this set you go from 263 pieces in the 7140/7142 X-Wing to 563! That's a 300-piece increase, which, by anyone's standards is worth the increase in price (I hope). And while a number of those added parts are used in Yoda's hut, the disparity between the two X-Wings is anywhere from vast to incredibly immense. The only negative difference here is the color scheme; in 'The Empire Strikes Back', the X-Wing is obviously gray, not white. But that's a minor hitch in such a beautiful set.

This set comes with three minifigs: Yoda, R2-D2 and Luke, who sports Dagobah apparel (torn green shirt, backpack) rather than the typical orange, X-Wing Fighter outfit. So you don't get Biggs Darklighter or the rebel mechanic, but that's because this is in fact a Dagobah-themed set. Along with Yoda comes his infamous hut. It can unfold from its cozy, stoplight-shape so that you can see everything inside, which includes a stovetop & saucepan and a (small) eating area. Yoda does not come with a lightsabre, but instead a walking stick. Now on to the X-Wing....

One of the first things you will notice about this set is that the way the wings extend is a great deal more complicated. In the original X-Wing, all you had to do was "click" them up or down one notch. Here, an onslaught of technic pieces come together to allow you simply to turn a knob and, thus watch the four wings move into place all at once. Most impressive. Also, the wing size is much larger, making it a wider load. The snout here is also enlarged, by about an inch, which makes it look all the more prominent. A couple more things: the area that holds R2 is, fittingly, more enclosed and the Dagobah swamp theme is carried out even on the X-Wing itself, with a couple of seaweed leaves. These are all small-but-important added bonuses.

Putting this set together took well over an hour, although it never became tedious or tiresome at any point. And I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The only thing that keeps this X-Wing from being "perfect" is its durability (or lack thereof). Here and there a piece may come flying off at you, whether it's the antennas attached to the wings or the seaweed leaves. The wings are pretty stable as long as you NEVER use your hands to move them up and down. That creates a huge re-assemblage mess I hope no one ever experiences. I guess I am inclined to say that this set works best as a displayer, as I don't recommend zooming it from Dagobah to Cloud City and back too often, if you know what I mean. All in all, I couldn't recommend a Star Wars Lego set more than this one. The price is right when you consider you're getting a much better, much bigger X-Wing and Yoda's hut--something that would have been sadly missed had it not appeared somewhere. Get this set before it zooms past you.

Cool Set
This is one of the most confusing ships to build for me. I love the structure but it will break easily. I like Yoda's hut. It comes with two good minifigs and two light sabres.

don't waste your money
Overall this toy isn't worth $50. x-wing is cool, but certain parts fall off very easily. the lego yoda's hut is larger than scale compared to the movie one. In the movie luke has to crawl to get it, it's easy for him to fit in the lego one (which is kinda good, but kinda bad.) I'd say this is worth $20-$30, but no more. Many cooler legos for the same price ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Movies    3. Collectible Action Figures    4. Construction    5. Building Sets   

Features

• Dynasty mode lets you manage a franchise over 25 seasons
• Games announced by Marv Albert and Mike Fratello
• Single-player, multiplayer, and online multiplayer modes
• Basketball sports game
• All-new dunks, alley-oops, and mid-air jump shots

Reviews (58)

Impressive
I got to say, this is very impressive, becuase it has its very own Three-Point Shootout and its very own Dunk Contest. It would have been even better if it had the skills challenge and the RadioShack Shooting Stars (well, at leatst the Skills Challenge), because there was this game I played on NBA.com that had asome kind of game like the Skills Challenge, but overall, this video game is very impressive.

Best B-ball game this year.
This is a great basketball game for all you hardcore basketball fans. This is the only b-ball game that has the all-star weekend that includes: Rookies vs Sophmores, 3-point contest, Slam Dunk contest, and the All-Star Game. The 3-point contest is the best of all because it is challening with most of the players get into the low 20's or the high 20's and even some competitors get 30. Now to the gameplay. It is great with the computer challenging you almost everytime and shots aren't easy to get when you face a man like Ben Wallace and Shaq. And in All-Star you have to watch out for being blocked a lot so you should set a lot of screens so you can get open shots. The Free-throw shooting is way easier on NBA Live than ESPN. You only have to look at the backboard and you will have a rectangle on top of the square in the of the backboard where you want to get it in the rectangle to make the free-throw. On ESPN you have to put the basketballs together and it is really difficult.
The only gripe I have about this game is when you are wide open you will miss at least 30% of the time, but on ESPN when you are wide open you will make it about 95% of the time.
Overall I think this is better than any other basketball game this year.

TOO "ARCADEY"!!!!!!
Once again, EA sports had found a winning formula for a quality game title only to take a step back in the following year's version.Last year's NBA Live 2004 was a lot of fun and had pretty realistic gameplay.But this year's version is much too arcadey and gets boring real, real fast!As the obvious focus on the developer's minds was to add the dunk contest, they sacrificed other key areas of the gameplay in the process.For example, the collision detection is horrible.You'll drive to the basket through an open lane only to have your player contort his body and throw up a bad shot even when there didn't seem to be any defenders around!Also, they took away certain key gameplay features that have become a necessity in Hoops games.For example, when you choose a play from the coach's playbook, you no longer have a diagram that shows how the play is supposed to run....all you can do is GUESS! Also, when viewing your player's stats, you no longer have the ability to sort your players in terms of who had the least vs who had the most in that particulary stat column.Finally, and arguably the biggest gripe, is that running fast breaks has become very difficult.Unfortunately, it's not due to good defens as much as it is due to bad offensive AI.On fast breaks, wide open players almost NEVER run to the basket!Instead, they often run to a corner or simply stop near the top of the key to take a 3 pointer even if they are a big man!!!!!
I've been playing sports games for years and unfortunately, EA Sports has developed a pattern.After a year or two of releasing a quality sports title, they'll eventually release a version that takes the series a few steps in the wrong direction.ESPN NBA 2K5 is better this year but not much. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoors    2. Video Games    3. PS2 (PSX2)    4. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    5. Playstation2 (Play station2)    6. Action    7. Adventure    8. Sports   

Features

• New powers include a bow and arrow and the ability to grow wings
• Fight enemies with enemy-sucking powers
• For 1 or 2 players
• Kirby is back to help rid the Kingdom of Mirrors of the dark shadow
• Use Kirby's cell phone to call for backup

Reviews (24)

A full Multi-Category review (and MAVAV parody bonus!)
This time around, gamers are in for a special treat from me. Not only am I giving my Multi-Category review to Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, but I just found a spoof website the other day made by the MAVAV (Mothers Against Video game Addiction and Violence), and found the site hilarious, absurd, and infuriating. As a result, I'm proud to include as a bonus in this review a parody mixed in saying what MAVAV would probably say about this game.

Enjoy!

GRAPHICS: (Me): This Kirby game shows that Nintendo knows how to bring out the best in its systems. The graphics may be decried by some as kiddie, but you should never judge a book by its cover. RATING: 9
(MAVAV): Kirby is yet another cute little character made to take advantage of the same strategy the tobacco industry used: lure kids in and addict them!

SOUND: (Me): Good, it fits in well with the Kirby universe. RATING: 9
(MAVAV): Turn off the volume! That music contains subliminal messages that will tell your childrens' subconcious to play more!

PLOTLINE: (Me): Kirby is chopped into four separate Kirbys of different colors and must swallow enemies and use their powers to save Mirror World. Goo, but it can be a little basic. RATING: 7
(MAVAV): This game has extreme violence and trains kids to kill people! If your children see Sword Kirby give Mr. Flosty a whack, they will be guaranteed to grow up as hardened, murderous criminals!!!

CONTROLS: (Me): Excellent. All difficulty comes from the skill needed to succeed. RATING: 8.5
(MAVAV): Once your kids touch the GBA, they will not be able to let go of it. They will immediately become obese social outcasts and suffer from extreme mental problems!

GLITCHES: (Me): None, as far as I know. RATING: 9.5
(MAVAV): This game has loads of glitches! And according to our non-existent, made-up sources, that's a FACT!!!

ENTERTAINMENT: (Me:) Excellent. I enjoyed it. RATING: 8
(MAVAV): Video game addiction is more dangerous than drugs and gangs! Don't let your kid touch this!

REPLAY VALUE: (Me): Plenty enough for a few times through. RATING: 8.5
(MAVAV): Oh, there's plenty, all right... when your kids are on a 72-hour non-stop gaming binge!

OVERALL RATING: 8.5

A FINAL WORD: (Me): Good game.
(MAVAV): Nintendo will steal your child's future. If they play this, THEY'LL BE SORRY!!!

Great kirby game!!!
This game is a very fun and challenging game.It is kind of that game that you might play all day and everyday.And your friends can help you beat the game.So you can split up and conquer the areas.Call your friends to the area you are having trouble with,and if you need to heal,call him/her to your area and eat the food they broght.This game is a must since you have to complete the game 100% and it is not going to be easy!

hello all you goofy goobers!
this ga,e is awesome I have it, but i think it`s hard becouse the sub-games goober. goofy it is good goober. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Nintendo Game Boy Advance (Gameboy)    3. GBA   

Editorial Review

Video game makers have been experimenting with live-action video in games since the early 1980s but EyeToy (a digital camera for PlayStation2) marks the first time it's been done right. The device magically superimposes video-game graphics onto a player's image and translates his or her movements into controlling elements of the game. It is the best improvement of video game controls since the joystick.

The EyeToy camera plugs into your PS2

EyeToy has two components: a digital camera that plugs into one of the USB ports in the front of the PS2 and a disc of party games. In the EyeToy games--there are 12 on the disc, but some of them are little more than variations on the same theme--your image is at the center of the action. The game is totally controlled by moving your body in front of the camera. For example, in one game where the object is to beat back invading hordes of kung-fu fighters who come at you from the four corners of the screen, you must move your hands (or elbows, head, hips, whatever) to connect with the fighters onscreen and slap them away. Unlike most contemporary video games, EyeToy is so intuitive that most users will be able to play in a matter of seconds--even toddlers and senior citizens. Watching someone play EyeToy is fun: onscreen, the games are like the fanciful mix of live action and animation á la Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and off-screen, the player's movements are almost as goofy as those playing Dance Dance Revolution.

EyeToy is best enjoyed by groups

Setting up EyeToy is simple--just plug in the camera and drop in the disc--but fine-tuning it for your game environment takes a little effort. First, you'll need to have adequate, well-balanced lighting. We found that a bare 60-watt light bulb positioned behind the EyeToy camera worked pretty well. Next, you should clear away as many objects as possible between you and the EyeToy camera. Not only can extra objects impede the camera's function, they can present hazard when playing the game. A uniform background helps, too; we found that a light-colored wall worked better than a dark background. Before you drag the couch out on the lawn and pull pictures off the wall, try out the camera in different positions to see if you can find something that works without redecorating. The recommended placement