Editorial Review

LeapFrog is well known for their interactive learning toys and now they've paired with Disney for a princesses' tour of language and math. Cinderella and Belle will help guide your child through various learning activities, such as: letter hunt, spelling games, addition and subtraction games, and number find. Both Belle and Cinderella tell jokes, sing songs, and are generally encouraging with sweet and cheerful voices. If your child decides to stop playing and doesn't turn the laptop off, the princesses ask, "Would you like to play some more?" and if there is no answer, the computer shuts itself off. An LCD screen displays letters, numbers, and other pictures during all the activities. Moms and dads will be glad to note that there are two volumes and virtually no set-up. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included). --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

Reviews (33)

This is a good learning toy
My daughter loves Disney Princesses and she wants to get on my computer sometimes but is still too young to do things herself,so I got her this and she loves it!! She has learned quite a few things from it also. It is very durable, I think you get your money's worth. It makes them feel so big!!

Great learning toy
I bought this laptop for my daughter's 3rd Birthday.I think she has used it everyday since then.It really helps her learn her letters.She knows just about all of them now, after using it for about 3 months.I like that it is teaching her but she is having fun at the same time.She really enjoys playing with it.She says she is going to check her email when she uses it.There is a volume control, which is good.It also seems very durable.I haven't had any problems with it so far.I would definately recommend this toy for any little girl.

Great Toy
I bought this based on reviews for my 2 year old and she loves it.It keeps her busy while I am on my computer and she is learning new things. It will be a little while till she is totally using this product but well worth the money - I recommend to all parents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Math    5. Alphabet    6. Preschool    7. Counting   

Features

• Compete in action packed lightsaber duels against Darth Maul
• Experience mind-blowing space battles in your starfighter
• Use the Force to construct - accessing secret areas and overcoming obstacles - and play as many favorite characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and more!

Reviews (14)

Lego StarWars- an awesome game w/ many cheats
The first few seconds i played this game, and i was hooked. Its title may make people think its a poser video game, but i say its the real deal. its also fun to beat up your partner, giving them less limbs and stuff. i rate it a 11 out of 10 because its just that good!
Also, here are a few cheats to use at dexters diner
~Ki Adi Mundi = DP55MV
~Padm`e = 92UJ7D
P.S. all the codes require lego Studs.

Revenge of the Bricks
First a point of clarification: Lego Star Wars is not a game destined to go down in the annals of gaming history. It is not for the hardcore gamer. However, if you are a devoted fanboy of Star Wars, or Legos or Star Wars AND Legos, then this game will not disappoint.

First I shall talk about the many ways this game is a fanboy's delight. There is something very odd, yet astoundingly cool about seeing the Star Wars universe transformed into Legos. Every aspect of the game is tied to the bricks. When enemies (and your character) die, they shatter into lego pieces. Jedi have to use the force to build and break pieces. Every ship, building and character is built from bricks. It all works flawlessly and, thanks to good graphics, looks good too. Also, transforming the Star Wars movie into Legos adds a quirky sense of humor to the (in some people's opinions) sometimes lacking movies. Familiar scenes are fun to see skewed as Lego reimaginations. There is no dialogue, so all the little Lego guys communicate through facial expression and sound effects, and it works surprisingly well.

For the Star Wars fanboy, you are set, if anything by the sheer number of playable characters. You can unlock almost any Jedi that has been in the prequel, and tons of other characters that all look great and sometimes hilarious as Legos. I'm pretty sure this is the only Star Wars game that you can play as Darth Maul, Darth Vader and The Emperor, not to mention a Gronk Driod, three versions of Obi-Wan, Yoda and of course, R2-D2.

Gameplay wise, Lego Star Wars is a bit more complex than its look would mandate. Combat is simple, but effective. The game also has a very simple RPG feel, as you have a party of different characters that you must switch to at different times to perform different tasks. This is no Final Fantasy or KOTOR by any stretch of the imagination, but you do need to be mindful of having the right characters with you at the right times. It adds something to a game that could be seen as too juvenile.

That brings up a good point. Lego Star Wars is marketed as a kids game. This will scare away the hardcore gamers, which is probably a good idea and just what the makers wanted. Hard core gamers who are not Star Wars fans probably should keep looking for a deeper, more challenging game. I am not a kid (per se) but I was still able to find a lot of enjoyment in this game. The most "kid-like" quality is that it is short. In a rental period, you could unlock pretty much anything worth unlocking.

The saving replay factor is that every single level has the chance for cooperative multiplayer, so its a great game to have on your shelf when friends come over. Because its controls are simple and the story is familiar to almost everyone, its a great game for people that don't usually play video games.

All in all Lego Star Wars is a fun great game. Though its not for everyone, its for anyone that likes Star Wars, Legos and accessible gaming.

AWESOME!
For PS2 this game was awesome!!!!i dont have any other platforms so i dont know about any others but i thought it was really cool, the graphics were avg. compared to most PS2 games and the concept of LEGO and star wars put together was just the icing on the cake. It is a clean game with no gore or blood or anything, so if your parents are like mine and are very strict about what games u can play then even they will let u play THIS game8-) -its a smiley ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Star Wars (Starwars)    2. Video Games    3. Xbox (x box)    4. Microsoft    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Reviews (4)

this sucks
it sucks it breaks easy and doesn't work good dont waste your money like i did

These are fun to play spy with!
I own these toys, and I have a lot of fun with them. I like to sneak around the house and listen in on conversations, look around with the binocs, and use the light beam sensor to stay alert if sister enters my base.

The binocs are pretty good and you can adjust them so whtever your looking at won't be blury. The light on the binocs can be turned on inside the binocs or they can pop out for more distance. The batteries do not run out very fast.

The Spy Listener thing with glasses works well, and you can even hear people wisper. If you twist the end of the Spy Listener thing while it is clicked back in the module it will pop out in cool gesture into what it looks like in the picture provided by Amazon at the time being. The setbck to it is it us the very small, expensive batteries. I left mine on and it lost all battery power and I haven't had the chance to ask my dad to get some new ones yet. Overall it is a good device.

The Spy Light Beam Sensor sends out an invisible beam that if broken sounds an alarm. You can pull the front out or push it in for the sensitivity or range you want. The device does not work well if layed on the ground. Therefore, you should put it on something a foot or two above the ground. The range of it is not very far because on mine it only went 2-3 feet but maybe thats because I use it a lot.

I give this set 5 stars of fun because I have had a lot of fun playing spy with my friends.

I give it 3 stars of eductional value because you use your imagination.

I give it 4 stars of durability because all of these have taken big falls while playing with them and when I was a spy for Halloween.

I give it 4 stars overall because thats what it averages out to.

great set
this toy is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my favorite part is the binoculars.
*A MUST HAVE* ... Read more

Reviews (20)

its really nice
i love the 2 swinging positions it has. its awesome thats why i go it. the animals on the mobile seem more or a decoration for the parent rather than the baby because all the baby see are the animals feet no big deal. my son loves the mirror on the mobile and always looks at it. it does swing a little fast, but you can just drape a blanket on the back ofit, or even over the baby and it slows down. my son likes that its fast though. its light enough so i can hold my son and move the swing to another point in the house. the seat can sit up or lay down a bit.. this is a really good buy.

Mobile Breaks.........
When I bought this swing was very excited.I loved the look, the cute animals on the mobile and the fact that it swings 2 different ways.BUT after only two days of use the mobile broke.Either way my son still loves the swing, but I didn't pay 80 bucks for a swing that only half works. Word to the wise save the box just in case you have to return it.

Good, not great
I bought this swing for my son, who is now eight weeks old.He loves it!I , however, am not so sure how I feel about it.It makes alot of clicking sounds while it is swinging, which isn't very helpful when you're trying to get a baby to sleep.It's not very loud, but I wouldn't recomend it if your little one is a light sleeper, like mine.I also noticed that it is a little unstable, unless you constantly check to make sure the legs are pulled all the way out.I do, however, love that you can swing the baby in two directions.That in itself may compensate for the other shortfalls. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Reviews (192)

Great toy for baby!!!
I just got this toy for my 9 month old daughter a few days ago and she loves it.There is so much to do so many activities.My daughter gets bored easily so this toy is wonderful.It keeps her busy time and time again.I do have one complaint though Fisher price makes you do all of the work to put together this toy.You don't get out of anything you have to screw on every part you could possibly think of.Some of the things could have been done eaisly during manufacturing.But it was well worth it.This is a great toy! And I think it will entertain her for a long time.

GREAT TOY!
I bought this for my son when he was nine months old.He loved it then and still loves it now that he is a year old.He plays with it everyday and is finding new things to play with on it as he gets older.I highly recommend this toy.It is a little bit of a pain to put together though.

Toy at Gamma & Poppy's house
My gamma and Poppy brought me this toy and It's GREAT!!I play with it all the time, I visit (once a month).I play with the door bell and turn the weather so that it's raining or sunny.I go in and out of the door and I play with the mail.I play with this toy all the time and it's one of my favorites and their house. Your little boy or girl will love playing with this toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Baby and Infant    3. Toddler    4. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    5. Electronic   

Editorial Review

A swing is a great soother and entertainer for babies--if you have space for it among the bewildering array of other baby gear that clutters the homes of newborns. Parents will be delighted, therefore, to find the Link-a-Doos Open Top Take-Along Swing: a portable, compact swing with all the best features of a full-sized swing. Baby will enjoy the five songs, five speeds, plush seat pad (machine washable), swiveling sunflower mirror, and linkable toys. Parents will love the easy-carry side handles, convenient open-top design, non-slip feet, and three-point restraint. To Grandmother’s house you go? Just fold it up and bring it along! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (133)

life saver!!!
This swing is the greatest!! My daughter has loved it since the day we brought it home, she was one month old. It keeps her entertained and puts her to sleep also. She loves looking at herself in the mirror and the little animals that come with it are great for little hands. I got a bouncer as a gift and she hated it, this is diffently worth it and I will buy it for all my friends having babies. what is great too is that it folds so I can take it to my parents house when we visit and when she gets cranky I just put her in it and she's happy. I love it and totally recomend it!!!

Definitely Worth Buying!
I got this travel swing for a shower gift along with a full-size swing. I didn't know if I would need both, but I put both together anyway. I actually started using the travel swing a couple days after I got home from the hospital. The full-size swing just seemed too big for my 7lb. newborn. The travel swing is so much closer to the ground- it made me feel more secure. I have been very pleased with this swing. I love the easy mobility and actually move it throughout my house. (I love that I can blow dry my hair with my baby rocking in the swing right next to me!) The lack of head support wasn't really a problem. For the first few weeks I used a head support from Boppy called Noggin Nest- it worked just fine. Sure the music may be a bit annoying after awhile, but what isn't? You can easily switch the music off and keep the swing going. As my 5 week old gets older, if he needs more to interest him than the mirror and toys that are provided, I can easily link new toys to the links on the sides of the swing for him to look at or play with. There aren't many things that will hold your newborn's interest for the first month. But this swing definitely held my son's interest and soothed him from the very start.

OK swing
My son is not very entertained by this swing yet.He only lasts about 5 minutes.It has not been worth the money for me, I'm desiring this to change because it is so easy to take along. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings    3. Bouncer Seats   

Reviews (20)

My kids love it
I have three children...ages 1,3 and 5 and they absolutely love this bounce house. I purchased this one after the Sponge Bob one we had for three years split at the seam. We love the slide feature especially for the one year old. The only few things I noticed compared to the other bouncer is that the sides are significantly lower than the previous house and I worry my 5 yr old could flip over. Also it does not get nearly as firm and like a previous writer I have noticed some air leaking out at the seams. Although I think they purposely do not want it to get as firm to prevent splitting as there is an air valve to tie on the bottom which the previous models did not have. All in all a good buy. Also the bag it comes with actually fits the house with some manipulation vs some of the other models. So you have to outweigh the firmness of the house (which is less) vs the slide feature (which my kids like to run up!!)

Good Night's Sleep
Although I haven't had this very long, I've been impressed with its durability and usability.I had been concerned that my very active 5 & 3 year old boys might find be too much for this bouncer, or that the bouncer might be too small.However, I have now had 5 kids in there at the same time, 4 boys (2,3,4,5) and a 6 year old girl, and it's held up quite nicely.Even though this is a lot smaller than the full-size rental bouncers, the kids seem to be able to avoid each other if they want to. Of course, they usually prefer some form of tackling each other :-)

Packing up and setting up are a breeze -- the whole thing takes me well under 10 minutes (1 minute to inflate, and about 5 to unroll the bouncer and stake it to the ground.)

The bouncer for the most part seems pretty safe.The only thing that I found less than ideal is the back mesh stays together with a single velcro fastening.My kids quickly learned that they can get in and out this way, so it's not always fastened.The problem then is that sometimes they will jump against the mesh and fall out.This has yet to be a problem, but the parent in me always worries that they'll bounce out a little too hard one of these days.Still, that's probably not too much of a concern, since they'll likely get more bruised just jumping on top of each other.

Love it!
I purchased the Little Tykes Jump and Slide for my daughters first birthday, it was such a success. Everyone loved it, including my husband who got in to jump with my daughter. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play    2. Pretend Play   

Editorial Review

Radio Flyer’s Pathfinder is the SUV of little red wagons, sporting a rugged plastic body and offering tikes a luxurious amount of towing or riding space. The wagon’s convertible seats fold down for maximum storage capacity and then flip up to comfortably accommodate two children. Webbed seatbelts ensure that children don’t bounce out when riding over rough terrain. The Pathfinder’s interior also has four built-in drink holders to keep sippy cups and juice boxes secure during the ride. The extra-long handle has a large, loop grip that even kids can control and that folds under the wagon for more compact storage. Like all Radio Flyer wagons, this one has heavy axles to handle a lot of weight, heavy-duty casters for making tight turns without tipping, and durable rubber tires that provide a soft, quiet ride. The Pathfinder measures 39-1/4 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 16-1/2 inches tall. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (71)

WALMART SELLS FOR MUCH LESS!!!
I was ready to purchase this wagon from Amazon.com until I saw that the shipping was over $25.00.I then checked out walmart.com...not only was the item 15 dollars cheaper ($64.64 instead of $79.99) but the shipping was only 8.94.I saved over $30 dollars and my item arrived in just a few days.

handy for two
My friend has this for her 2 1/2 yr old and her 1 year old.They love it.Its got cup holders, seat belts.Very nice.I want one for my 2 girls.I would recommend it to anyone after seeing theirs and seeing how much they use it and enjoy it.

Awesome wagon, very well-made and fun!
We were looking for a "big" item to give my daughter for her first birthday. She was still too small for most ride-on toys, not walking without help yet, and so still needed something safer as far as that sort of thing goes. We checked out the little cars that have the long handle that an adult can push, but none of them seemed fun or like they would get used for very long.

I remember the metal Radio Flyer wagons from my childhood, and I was skeptical of a plastic wagon. My husband is the one who really wanted to get my daughter this wagon for her birthday because it has the 2 molded seats with seatbelts, that will fold down when not in use or when you want just a plain wagon with no seats. Also, this wagon IS plastic but it is VERY durable and well-made, and more importantly, the tires are rubber not plastic- very good! So I agreed that we could get her this as her main gift for her birthday although I was still a little skeptical about whether she'd like it at just 1 year old, and whether she was big enough for it, since I think it is recommended for kids just a tad older.

She absolutely LOVES it! The seatbelts hold her in securely and we pull her around the yard and neighborhood. She likes this SO much better than riding in a stroller, and it is very roomy for toys and diaper bag and other things. My daughter is even small for her age and JUST turned 1, and we have so much fun with her in this wagon! It is durable, well worth the money, and will get years of use. (Read my other reviews, I am really big on getting toys that will be played with more than a couple months!)

If you are looking for a wagon I HIGHLY recommend this one. If you are looking for a gift for a toddler, I highly recommend this wagon as a fun and safe gift idea. Every toddler needs one of these if there is a safe place for adults to pull them around. I can't emphasize just how much my daughter loves this wagon! I believe this wagon is durable enough to be a keeper for many years to come. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Push and Pull Toys    3. Ride-Ons    4. Outdoor Play    5. Wagons   

Features

• Play the most memorable and exciting scenes from Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones and the forthcoming Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
• Choose from over 30 of your favorite Star Wars characters, ranging from the legendary Jedi Knight, Obi-wan Kenobi, to everyones favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca, to the evil villains of Revenge of the Sith. Every character has unique weapons and abilities--which provides for a different gameplay experience every time
• Use 'The Force' to manipulate environments and objects in order to solve puzzles
• Massive array of vehicles including Naboo fighters, pod racers, speeder bikes, and yet-to-be-unveiled vehicles from Episode III Revenge of the Sith
• Two-player 'drop in, drop out' mode

Reviews (4)

Too short and gets old FAST
I'll make this short, I BEAT THIS GAME THE SAME DAY I GOT IT. It barley covers episodes I, II and III, note how on the description it says that the game covers the most exciting and memorable scenes from all three movies? WELL THAT'S ALL THEY GIVE YOU! The day after i got it it was still kinda fun but then i played it a little more and it just got plain BORING.DON'T make the same mistake I did. I would rather save my money and buy actual legos or a different game.

Legos Rock
I love this game and can't put it down. It's great that you don't really kill people, they just fall down into Lego bricks. My mom has even tried to play this game. I like using the Force the best. It's cool to switch back and forth between Anikin and R2D2 in the beginning. I haven't gotten through the whole thing yet but it's kind of challenging because there's no talking to give you hints or anything.

Very good game
A very good game. not as good as Pokemon but still very good. ... Read more

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

Reviews (71)

Boring
We bought this when our daughter was 3 months old. Either She couldn't reach the toys or they were smacking her in the face. She couldnt make the music come on and she had no interest in any of the toys. She may like it when she can crawl and it turns into a tunnel but as a baby playmat its not worth it

Cheap and no fun!
I was not impressed at all with this toy.It looks cheap, first of all, and was not entertaining at all for my daughter, who is now 8 months and has had it since birth.The two teething toys were cheap and looked like something you'd get in a happy meal.The ball was fine, but the only toy really worth the money is the octopus, and it hangs too high up to be any fun-- my daughter couldn't reach it until she could sit up alone, and by then she wasn't interested anymore.I wound up buying a Gymini, and then removing the octopus from this toy and putting it on the Gymini.There are far better playgyms-- don't waste your money.

Looks Cheap
I recieved this as a shower gift and was not satisfied with the quality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning   

Reviews (11)

This is a wonderful swing for any age!
We got this swing as a gift, and right away we were able to use it with our newborn!It's safe and easy to work.My child loves the music it plays and the flashing lights that can either be on when the music is playing or not!Sometimes I'll just put him in the swing with the music bar pulled back and he'll fall alsleep.This is a great place for a child to just sit and 'hang out'.

Best Swing Ever
We have four children and the oldest are twins that are 6 yrs old so I wanted to upgrade to a better swing. It was the best investment we ever made. My daughter who is now 8 weeks old loves her swing so much that its the only thing that seemed to make her happy. She refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib so she slept in her swing. I guess she liked how it was reclined and didn't like to lay flat. She still loves to take naps in her swing and for the mother who thinks the bar is too heavy and the bird startles the baby when you flip it over well just catch the bird when you flip it over. We have never had a problem with it startling our daughter and she spends alot of time in the swing. Its also so easy to put the baby in the seat which is very well padded with the bar flipped back. It has an adorable pattern and we have all of the Flutter Bye items. She just loves to look at the bird with the lights and the music and I would highly recommend this item to everyone.

Good Swing!
My 12 week old loves this swing. She stares intenetly at the swinging bird.She likes the lights, the music, and the toys that she can't yet reach.She spends upwards of three hours a day in the swing.Some kids just don't like swings no matter what toys are attached.Our first daughter was like that. We had a Graco swing with the little bears on top that always swing to the back. When this one came and loved to swing we realized we needed an upgrade. The swing is easy to put together and easy to use. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Editorial Review

Baby Tad is a wonderful interactive toy that makes early learning fun andeasy. Baby Tad (short for tadpole) helps your preschooler learn shapes, colors, activities,and songs. When your little one presses a colored light-up button, Tad identifies the colorand shape indicated on the button. With his cheerful demeanor and infectious laugh, Tadoffers support and encouragement and will quickly become a close and trusted friend.Besides various greetings,a squeeze of Tad's hand brings forth favorite children's songs, sung in a squeaky, high-pitched voice. --Alison Golder ... Read more

Reviews (409)

Difficult to push buttons, turns off quickly
My 10-month old daughter always smiles when I bring out Baby Tad, but in my opinion the toy is not very well designed for babies. The buttons, embedded in fabric, are really hard for her to push. After a few seconds of not having any buttons pushed, Baby Tad turns off automatically, bringing a quick end to playtime unless I'm sitting there with her pushing the buttons. Could have been a great toy, but I think they missed the boat.

Baby Tad
I gave my granddaughter this toy on her first birthday, hoping it was not too young for her Every time I have seen her, she has been playing with it.She is 22 months and this time she started singing songs from it (unbeknownst to me).When I started singing with her, she brought it over and we sang every song together.What a perfect toy - colors, shapes, songs!

cute and playful but not for a 6 month old
My son learned to love this toy when he was about a 14 months old. It's a cute and now he enjoys it for about 5-10 minutes, but that's about it. The 6 month age suggestion is way too young! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Nursery    2. Crib Toys    3. Stuffed Toys    4. Electronic Learning Aids    5. Writing    6. Counting    7. Learning    8. Electronic    9. Reading    10. Phonics    11. Musical    12. Teaching Toys    13. Baby and Infant    14. Toddler    15. Activity    16. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    17. Preschool    18. Music   

Editorial Review

The incredibly popular LEGO Bionicle series approaches the long-standing tradition of building toys in a different way than anyone who is only familiar with older LEGO sets might expect. Bionicle imagines an epic battle being fought in a far off planet where everybody, somewhatcuriously, is built out of LEGO blocks. In this limited edition Bionicle set, we meet Ultimate Dume (the homonym is no accident) who seeks to wreak havoc on the unfortunate residents of Tua Nuva. There are 555 pieces in all and the finished product is indeed an impressive and nimble looking towering creatures. Of course, since its LEGO, the bricks can be used for an infinite variety of other purposes to build yet other creatures limited only by the builders imagination. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Hmmm... a makuta combined w/ the trinity, seems great!
Can sombody send me a pic of what this thing looks like combined? [...] This seems so cool! AND YET ANOTHER COST MILESTONE FOR AMAZON! could you guys put a picture of what the combined one looks like? It may convince me into buying. Thanks!

-Willsburo

makuta - the ultimate villian
when makuta uses his red hand attack he absorbs nidhiki, krekka, turaga dume, and nivawk.He then becomes ultimate dume/dumerator!!This set comes with nidhiki, krekka, turaga dume, nivawk, and an exclusive ultimate dumerator/ makuta mask!!

I wish I had read up on the story behind the toys first
My 7 year old loves his Bionicles especially this set because it was challenging to put together. But If I had it to do over again I wouldn't have let my son have these toys just because I disagree with the movie and stories behind the toys. And also how expensive it is to collect all the pieces. The series doesn't end, there is continually more and more bionicles to collect. I let my son have the Bioncles because to me they look like challenging lego robot sets to put together and some of his cousins had them. But if I had read the stories and the info presented in the movies first he wouldn't of had any of them. And I wouldn't have let him get hooked on them and wanting the rest of this endless series. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This game is sort of like Twister meets Simon Says. Lay the Hullabaloo pads around on the floor about two 'kid's feet' away from each other. The pads are different shapes and colors and have pictures and words on them. Turn on the game console and the cheerful music begins, a happy voice welcomes you to the game and then gives the simple directions you'll need to play. "Jump on a square shape," "Slide over to a red shape," "Hop to a shape with an animal on it" and so on. Then it might tell you to freeze, or to put a body part on one pad, and then a different body part on another. Then, it'll tell you that if you are on a particular pad at the end of that round, you are the winner. We found it to be fun, and easy to understand--though we did wonder how long it might hold a child's interest. --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

Reviews (50)

Fun for the whole family!
We received this as a family gift for Christmas. My 2 year old and 5 year old both love this game and my husband and I have fun playing it with them too! I highly recommend this because it is very educational and fun at the same time! Plus it helps the kids burn off some energy!

Great game for our family
My son received this game as a gift from my husband's employer.WE LOVE IT!!It's simply a lot of fun.The music is catchy and the kids have to listen (great as skill-building) for the next set of instructions.It's not predictable and it's a game that gets everyone off the couch.We've had a lot of fun.

Be 7 Again!
I recently visited my goddaughter who has three boys 7-10 years old. The broke out the Cranium Hullabaloo and we all had a ball! This game is loads of interactive fun, keeps the kids hopping and focused, and gives their mom some "downtime." I forgot I was 55! It is now on my Christmas and birthday "must buy" gift list. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Party Games    3. Grownup    4. Board Games   

Reviews (25)

newMNmom
I love this product!!My husband and I looked for a new stationary toy that my 4 month old could use.She loved to stand at and early age, and I wanted her to be able to play while she did this.This has been a great for her!At first her toes barely touched the ground, but now at 6 months, she can touch the ground and has a great time in it!The other review said her son had a hard time turning around.It is a little hard to turn in, but I can tell when she wants to see the other side, so I turn it forher.She can easily move back and forth in it though and I think it's been good for her to learn how to use her feet to move around.She loves the bells, and really starts dancing when the music plays.She also loves the mirror and the stationary toys.I agree it is big and not easy to move between rooms.But it is so worth it in the end.I would recommend this to anyone.

Fun for my little one
My 7 month old daughter loves the intelletainer, we got this when she was 5 months, it keeps her busy. She loves to play with the the plastic gears, the mirror/clock and the toys a lot. The only thing I didn't care for is its big and wide that it won't fit in between doors if you want to move it to another room.

Wonderful
We actually bought this entertainer when my son was only three months old, so we could have it ready when he was ready.I saw it in the store and was so impressed with everything it had on it, especially all the educational things!It was really easy to put together.My son was a lap-standing baby pretty early, and he would want to stand all the time, which, of course, it's hard to find the time for.I put him in this for the first time when he was just four months old, and he cried at first because his feet didn't reach the ground...so I just put a pillow underneath, and he loved it.At first he just liked to pull and chew on the bell, but now he does everything (he's not quite six months).He turns himself around, he plays with the clock/mirror...this keeps him busy for up to half an hour, sometimes a bit longer!I would definitely recommend this! ... Read more

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Don't waste your money on this swing!
This swing was given to us as a gift while I was pregnant with our 3rd child. I was excited as the other swing I had for my first two were the "old fashioned" wind up kind. The first thing I noticed was the fact that even as a newborn my daughter looked huge in this swing, and she was only 5 pounds. The seat is very small. Next, we could not get my daughter to like this swing at all. It was loud, even without the music, the motor clicks, the toy mobile was loud and she screamed the whole time she was in it. The toy bar scared her terribly. So we decided to wait until she was older to use it.. now 4 months old, she still hates it. She screams so loud that she makes herself sick. So I took it back to toys r us where it was purchased. They were so fantastic! They took it back no questions asked, and gave us full credit. I decided to let my daughter try out the swings while we were there. The decision came down to the ocean wonders cradle swing and the baby papasan swing. The choice was clear, hands down. The baby papasan. First the seat was huge, she is now 14 pounds and has TONS of growing room in this, she lays so comfortably, and adores the birds and leaves mobile and the mirror on the bottom of it. It was quiet and the music was not annoying. The ocean wonders was good also, but the seat also seemed very small. Yes the baby papasan is more expensive but worth every penny and because of the size I guarantee you will get alot more use of it than this item. Now she loves her swing, naps in it, plays in it, and gives me much needed free hands!

Great Swing
My daughter, and we as parents, love this swing!We bought this when my daughter was two months old and she still loves it at 18 weeks. She will play with the link-a-doos for a while then falls asleep.She also enjoys watching the toybar.I like the fact that the seat inclines, there's a variety of music w/volume control, and a swing speed switch.However, I will admit that any speed above the #1 setting seems a bit to fast for my comfort.Also, the swing doesn't take up a lot of space when not in use as the legs fold together - this also helps in moving the swing.I cart this swing all around my house and take it the grandparents when visiting. It is very light to carry.Overall, I would recommend this product to any parent.

need to be a bit bigger
Thisis a good one. I like the colors and the music. However, it could be made a little bigger for comfort and also to accommodate infants of upto 9 or 10months (or upto 40 pounds). We bought this for my sister when she is 4 months and I am not sure if she is going to be in there for too long... ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

An AT-AT with Wheels
There's one number that stands out after you dump the contents of the Clone Turbo Tank out on the table: 801. Eight-hundred and one, as in, how many pieces just spilled out of the box. For those not familiar with LEGOs, well, it's probably the most LEGOs you've seen at once that have yet to become something. It's daunting and a bit mind-boggling.

That being said, once all the pieces come together (and they will, somewhere around two hours later), you'll doubtlessly be pleased: you've got yourself an AT-AT with wheels, ready to roll over Seperatists with the vanguard of the Clone Army.

The Clone Turbo Tank is oddly named; as I said before, it's an AT-AT with wheels. Perhaps somebody got tired of the pantheon of walker acronyms in the Star Wars universe (AT-ST, AT-TE, AT-AT, AAT), and said "okay, okay, enough with the acronyms!" I suppose you could call it the CTT - but don't, it's not a walker. It's a tank - a turbo tank.

The set itself is nothing short of amazing. The main set piece, the tank, is huge and trundles along with ten big wheels on four axles. The suspension is really neat, allowing the tank's body to roll on either side to nearly a 45 degree angle. I guess that's necessary for all the high-speed 'turbo' turns the tank will be making on the battlefield. The body is sturdy and covered with access plates; you can access the cockpit, the engine, the troop bay, and the rear utility area easily. The troop bay is massive - I haven't tried, but you could probably stuff ten troops in there. The cockpit has two seats, for whoever you make driver and General Veers.*

As for armament, the turbo tank has plenty. Apparently designed for wading into the midst of enemy formations, it has dual-mounted heavy blasters in the front and rear. For dealing with pesky starfighters, there's a cockpit-mounted turret and another mounted on the spine.

A unique aspect of the turbo tank is its "crow's nest", an adjustable lookout post located towards the rear. I don't know what kind of Clone Trooper would want to be up there - anyone in the lookout post is a choice target. The set comes with binoculars, so whichever clone trooper has been bad, give him the binoculars and tell him, "lookout post." He'll think twice before misbehaving in the future.

The set also comes with two other pieces of equipment - a speeder and a turret. The speeder is a nice add-on, and gives LEGO the excuse to package the BARC Trooper (a light green version of the famous Scout Trooper) with the set. The turret is reminiscent of the turrets in Empire Strikes Back, the ones that did such a very poor job of stopping the AT-ATs. Since the set's picture depicts a Battle Droid operating the turret, it's safe to say it will also do a poor job of stopping the Clone Turbo Tank.

Finally, the set includes a good variety of mini-figures. We get light-up lightsaber Mace Windu, yellow-pauldroned Clone Trooper (according to Star Wars lore, he's an officer), regular Clone Trooper, Jet Clone Trooper (this guy looks like he has the most fun of any Clone Trooper, ever), the aforementioned BARC Trooper, and the ever-inept duo of Battle Droids. My only real complaint with this set is there is no driver - obviously, anyone can sit in the cockpit, but having an AT-AT driver-style driver would have been nice.

So, if you find an AT-AT with wheels an attractive concept, swallow the $90 USD price tag and get rolling, Trooper!

* Set does not include General Veers.

The best star wars episode III set
This thing is FREAKIN AWSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!! i got this set when it came out and it's amazing. The extra touches like the scout trooper with his speeder and commander cody are nice.Thou there are a few bad things about it like the mounted turret on the top falls off constantly and Mace Windu its nice that he comes with a light up lightsaber but that makkes him unplayable with because his head is way too loose, his hand with the lightsaber in it can't spin (...). Still even with thoes 3 problems it is still a must have for any lego star wars collecter or any lego collecter!

Great set, lots of play value, and durability to boot
This impressive Lego set wasn't my first choice when I saw the new selection of Star Wars Episode 3 sets.However, it quickly became a favorite when I started working on building it.This is a truly wonderful set that is a treat to build and play with.

The Clone Turbo Tank comes with seven minifigs.Four clone troopers, two battle droids, and Mace Windu with a light-up light saber.Two of the clone troopers are alike.The third has orange detail on his helmet and uniform.And the fourth is like a scout trooper in a green uniform.The battle droids are stock minifigs from Episode 1.Mace Windu has a purple light saber that lights up when you press down on his head.One of the clones is outfitted with a little jetpack device reminiscent of Jango Fett's.There's a tripod mounted cannon for one of the droids.And we also get a nice speeder bike and cannon with moving turret.

While this isn't the best assortment of Lego minifigs, Mace and the Clone Turbo Tank make up for it.The tank itself is sort of like an AT-AT on wheels.It has a body that instantly brings the AT-AT to mind, and five sets of wheels on movable axles.Each axle can move independently of the others, allowing this vehicle to drive over rough or rocky terrain.The middle axle has a spring-buffered suspension to keep the vehicle's body level while the wheels roll along over uneven terrain.

The front of the tank has a nice little cockpit that seats two figures.Behind this is the power plant, which looks similar to the Wookiee Catamaran's power plant (bronze and silver pieces).Two flip-down panels offer access to the power plant (nice touch!).The main body of the vehicle is a storage bay for the large cannon, with doors on either side that flip down.The payload bay isn't as spacious as it could be, but there's still room in there for our troops should they all want to get on board.The rear of the tank has a little platform that raises and lowers, and a flip-open hatch atop so a trooper can peek out to see if anyone's sneaking up from behind.Atop the tank are movable gun turrets and a scout tower that can be raised and locked into place (the "mechanism" that does this is pretty inventive, considering the pieces that are used here).A trooper can sit atop the lookout tower to get a better view of the battlefield.

This durability of this model is a notable improvement over the Lego AT-AT.The side panels are attached to the frame of the vehicle in a similar manner, but they seem to be more durable (perhaps because they're constructed from large pieces).The "head" of the vehicle is also a big improvement over the AT-AT's head.The top and front are flip-open panels, while the sides are attached to the frame.There's just one remaining problem of the sides easily flipping out and down because they're attached to the frame with a single Technic connector.They shouldn't fall apart or come loose.They just flip down too easily.Still, the design on the whole is a big improvement.It's a great-looking vehicle, and you can actually play around with it (which is more than I could with the AT-AT).I had my Lego AT-AT on display for a good number of months, and I was afraid to touch it lest I accidentally break a part off.Not so here.The rugged Clone Turbo Tank is ready to be played with.

This set has just over 800 pieces.A good assortment of Technic and regular parts to work with.Colors are mostly gray and dark gray, with a bit of dark red.Inside there is a bit of hodge podge.A little brown and yellow here and there, but nothing too annoying.

As mentioned, this set comes with a good number of accessories for your tank.A cannon with rotating turret.A small cannon for a battle droid to operate.A jetpack with wings for the aerial trooper.And a nice speeder bike.

Aside from the small gripes I've already mentioned, I have a few additional ones.Mace Windu's battery isn't replaceable.I'm not sure what we're supposed to do when his battery runs dry.The light-up light saber is held in his right hand, which isn't movable.You can move his arm up and down, but you can't pose the hand.The light saber is held at an angle.But these are very minor complaints.I suppose that's the price we pay for a light-up light saber.I should mention that Mace's light saber is tinted purple, but the light is blue.Maybe it's just the lighting in my home, but his saber comes off looking more blue than purple when lit up.

I believe the faults mentioned here are all pretty minor.This set gets a big thumbs up from me.I had a great time assembling it and playing around with it.And the improvements over the AT-AT here are numerous. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Fully equipped for the uber rescue mission, this souped-up spacecraft doubles as a jet and a Rescue Heroes command center. The top of the jet flips open to reveal an electronic screen and an operations deck, where Keytron, a robot, plugs into the control board to relay missions to the team. Included are two tethered backpacks which, as Rescue Heroes fans know, allow the action figures to communicate. What's more, the jet itself transforms into a giant robot, with a deployable space pod as the head and a tank-like tough-terrain vehicle down below. This is a sturdy, sizable toy that those who enjoy Rescue Heroes ought to love, and it contains plenty of moving parts. Also included is a C.D. Moon action figure in a red space suit. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

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i love this toy!
hi, im 10 years old and i really like this toy! there are so many diffrent things it can do, it is well worth the money!!! there is a little vehicle thing that a rescue hero can ride on, the front of the ship can be used as a spacepod (the ship is NOT a good flying toy but the space pod is simple to fly),the front and the vehicle can be made into a giant robot,the top can be made into a hang glider, and one of my favorite parts: IT HAS A COMMAND CENTER WHERE THE RESCUE HEROES REALLY INTERACT WITH EACHOTHER!!!! I have two mission select robots with thing i call "backpacks" and their names are matt medic and gil gripper. they are also compatible with the command center. i also have a cool robot called fire stomper and billy blazes. NOTE (the fire stomper comes with billy blazes and neither are compatible with the command center but fire stomper can move in a neat way!) then i have the robot that came with the ship.

in my opinion out of all the people i have billy is the best :)

you may be wondering why a 10 yr old is playing with this but i know a 12 year old and many other 10 and 11 yr. olds with this toy. i don't play with it like let's go put out the fire, or something, i play with it like the robots are attacking and stuff, very fun toy! i totally recommened this toy and these other toys below:

rescue heroes hyper jet
Gil gripper (with mission select backpack)
Matt medic (with mission select backpack)
Billy blazes and fire stomper
rescue heroes mission car
geotrax Tracktown Railway
geotrax Fire station
geotrax remote controlled fire truck
spiderman and friends super hero playset
spiderman and friends wolverine with motorcycle
imaginex castle (and alot of knights...i have like 20)
imaginex dragon
imaginex deluxe pirate ship
imaginex ghost raider
imaginex glow in the dark shark
animal planets big bucket o' dinosaurs


they aren't exact names but they are some of the alot toys i have here at home. I reccomend them ALL!!!!!!!

very disapointed
This was the only toy my son requested from Santa and what a letdown. I think that Fisher Proce rushed it for the holiday season because it does not compare to the quality of the other toys. It falls apart and really does not do much for the size or promise of the ads. I hate this hunk of junk that now takes up a lot of space and I have learned my lesson for next year.

To Collette
I thought my console didnt work at first, too.It turned out I just needed to switch the on/off button which is annoyingly hidden behind one of the 2 attached backpacks (the one on the right). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Play Sets   

Reviews (6)

Overall Great Starfighter
This is a great Lego SW set for both play & display. The set comes with three Advanced Recon Commando pilots, two blasters, and an R5-D4 unit. The ship itself is quite beutiful. It is a bit larger than appears in the picture.

The ARC-170 has a secret compartment for dropping "bombs". The great thing is, the utility used to operate the s-foils also operates the bombs making quick and easy operation of the craft possible.

The s-foils and wings are weak and flimsy although when you set the ship down (with s-foils closed) the ship rests perfectly balanced.

The R5-D4 is a major +Plus+! Everyone loves something diferent than the same old R2 and the red droid matches the ship.

The clones are extremely cool because these pilots are exclusive to this set and are elite ARC troopers. The con though is that only two of the three clones have blasters.

The biggest con is the gunner cockpit. There are holes in the sides and contract from the ships beauty to ad playability. This can easily be fixed with a couple of plates from your own collection but makes it impossible to remove the gunners.

Overall, this is a great starfighter. I love its clones and droid too.

The triwinged fighter
This toy gives kids the proper building skill to help them later in life. It also is a lot of fun to build it and use it to make your own star wars arwy(belive i tried it). I belive that this toy is destaned for greatness in the hearts of children. I really like this toy and I'm sure lots of people will agree with me.

Like An X-Wing And A Tie Bomber Fused Together
the lego ARC 170 starfighter is awsome!it comes with 3 clone pilots and an astromech droid.you can turn the gear on the back to open the wings.you can also pull on the gear to drop the bombs.the ship is very durable. if you are going to collect some Star Wars Episode 3 legos,you MUST get the ARC 170 Starfighter! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Aquadoodle isn't a pool or tub toy, but without water it's no fun at all. It's just a drawing mat after all, but kids will like the novelty of its disappearing colors. The 81 by 53-inch drawing mat is large enough for several kids to doodle on at a time, using the included magic marker pens that do not transfer color to other surfaces (to our knowledge …). Color from the pens appears when water touches the mat; it then fades out without a trace in 60 seconds or so. That's it: no ink, no paint, and no mess.Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (84)

Lots of fun
My 2 year old loves his aquadoodle.He got the aquadoodle and some extra pens and the stamps.You need to order at least one extra pen so you can play with it with them.

Great for anywhere doodling
I recently saw this toy at a friends house. I had to get a 2 year birthday present and decided to buy this and buy one for my 3 year old and 14 month old. My 3 year had a great time during quiet time the other day and even figured out to wet her hands and feet and make prints. Today my 14 month old played with it while I premade some dinner. I like the fact that it doesn't write on anything else and my 14 month put the pen in his mouth but it is only water. It will be great on trips.We got the extra pens and stamps and that has been wonderful. Love it.

A hit for kids of various ages!!!!
This product is AWESOME!!!!My 2 year old son received this for Christmas.Since it only came with one pen, I bought the extra pens so he and my 4 year old daughter could play with it at the same time.They both love it and I don't have to worry about them fighting over who gets to play with it.It is big enough, they can both draw on it at the same time.
Yesterday, I also brought it with us while my daughter was in gymnastics.It folds up easily enough to take it places and I stuck the pens in the middle of it so they would not get lost.There are plenty of other kids that go there, so they are all sharing each others toys.It definitely was a hit as kids from 2 - 10 were down drawing on it with him.There was constantly 3 kids drawing on it at a time and they ended up filling up the mat by the end of the hour, so I just layed it out when I got home to complete drying.However, most of the time when it is just my son and daughter using it, any of their drawings dry fast enough that it DOES keep them entertained for quite a while.

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