Reviews (4)

Must have for Scooby Doo fans!
The mystery machine may be made of plastic, but it is pretty sturdy. My 4 year old son can vouch for that! He absolutely loves this van! The back of the van flips open so you can trap the 2 glow in the dark monsters in the cage, and it has a door that can lock them in! My son loves it that he got his 2 favorite characters (Scooby Doo and Shaggy) with this van. The front doors of the van open so the characters can go inside. This is a wonderful toy for any scooby doo fan!

Disappointed in toy
Although my son loves the Mystery Machine, it is made of CHEAP, CHEAP, plastic.Shaggy's arms keep falling off, the scooter is already broken, and the ghose cage is always coming apart.If I had known it was going to be like this, I would have never ordered the van.

Alans scooby
My 2 year old son got this toy for christmas and he loves it. He has not put this toy down. My 3 year old daughter loves it as well, so much Im going to order her one as well. Out of all the toys they both got this one seems to be the top pick for both. My son has really put this toy through the test, it is very sturdy. We think it is great!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Animals    3. Dogs    4. Vehicles    5. Play Sets   

Features

• Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred
• Colorful, durable and poseable
• Scooby has "fright face" lever

Reviews (4)

Great toys!
My 4 yr old son absolutely loves these guys! It's true that none of the gang stands up very well, except for Scooby, but that doesn't take away from the fun of the toys. They have bendable arms and legs, and their heads can turn. They have become my son's new favorite toy, along with the mystery machine that they can ride around in...

Fun for Little Fingers
It is true that none stand except Scooby and a couple can sit well and the others not (oh, and I also know since the are my child's bathmates too that some float and some don't). Yet, the arms and legs bend on all of the characters and they have been my daughter's constant companions for over a year. She has a ton of fun role-playing with them. She has carried these everywhere (and the traditionally-clothed set of the same). They are the perfect size to tuck into a purse or pocekt or go for a ride. They play well in Barbie's house, always on their best manners and get along quite well with all of the Teen Titans people. If your child is a fan of this series and especially if they are into imaginative play and smaller hand-size toys, they will surely love these too. Once they do fall in love with their new friends, buy a second set for safe-keeping. (and if you ever see Daphne at a rest stop in Georgia, please let me know; we've been missing her).

My son loves these!
We bought these action figures for our 3-1/2 year old son two weeks ago, and since then he hasn't let them out of his sight!They will stand on their own with a little work, but depending on how old your child is, he or she may not care. These are especially good for young Scooby fans, as they have no small parts to lose and seem to be quite sturdy. Considering the amount of fun our son has gotten out of these, they are an excellent value for the price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Animals    3. Dogs   

Editorial Review

"Rut-roh!" There's nothing more frightening to Scooby-Doo than losing his munchies. Kids can help him and his human companions figure out a culinary mystery using LeapPad's multisensory, experiential learning interface. In Scooby-Doo and the Disappearing Donuts, kids see, hear, say, and touch throughout the book, making it easier to retain and enhance oral, vocabulary, and phonics skills while developing concrete reading-comprehension skills.

It's simple to use (just insert the cartridge and book into a LeapPad, and use the attached stylus to hear information), but this system is an innovative technology that provides entertaining, effective learning, designed by a Stanford-trained reading expert. As well, the system has been credited with the TMA's Educational Toy of the Year and People's Choice awards.

Two notes: Make sure the LeapPad book you get is appropriate for the child's educational level; this one should be a challenge for kids up to age 6. As well, know that some LeapBooks work on both LeapPad and LeapPad Pro, like this one, but some books only work with one system. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (18)

love that leap pad
Alex got this for his birthday and it was the ONLY thing he wanted to pay with for the rest of the day!

Lots of fun..
My 2 kids love just about every LeapFrog book that we've purchased.This particular Scooby Doo story is a lot of fun and the games that are included in the book keep the kids attention.

I give 3 stars for durability, as I will for all Leap Books, only because the book does not provide storage for the cartridge. It sure would be nice if the books had small plastic sleeves for the related cartridge. We have a number of books and keeping the books and cartridges together are a little tough. The chances of losing the small cartridges will keep my durability rating lower than 5.

Also, the 3 stars for durability is related to a design "flaw". The wire from the pen and the bottom of the book are constant fighting for space. To turn the page, without possibly bending the page, requires you to hold the wire down so it doesn't interfere with the page. Easy enough for an adult to do, however my 5 year old doesn't remember to hold the wire down all the time. 50% of all of our pages have creases in the bottom of the pages...all in the same spot!

another winner
The best part about this was that Uncle J was paying more attention to it than A - he said he just wanted to know how it ended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Reading    4. Preschool    5. Animals    6. Dogs    7. Electronic    8. Alphabet   

Editorial Review

Who can explain the never-ending popularity of Scooby-Doo? Though he was the last "cast member" added to the now-classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon show about crime fighting teen squadron, Mr. Doo was clearly the breakout star. This charming sleeping bag, intended more for sleepovers than legitimate outdoor camping, features Scoob blowing bubbles with the familiar dopey expression on his face that fans have come to know and love. The bag is purple with a purple interior, measure 30"x 57, made of polyester, and is 100% machine washable. Both boys and girls will love this sleeping bag if they can just keep it away from those meddling teenagers. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Dogs   

Features

• SCOOBY-DOO fans can relive the adventures of Scooby-Doo and the gang in this unique edition of the Monopoly game.
• Players travel around the board in a quest to own it all by acquiring the haunts of famous Scooby-Doo villains.
• Once the property has been acquired it can be improved by adding custom Scooby Snack Shacks and Dine & Dash Diners.
• The game also features collectible pewter tokens of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma, Daphne, and the Mystery Machine.

Reviews (3)

Very Nice
As a collector of Monopoly sets I admit there is little variation on the rules or formula between them. But Scooby Doo Fright Fest (the second Scooby Doo Monopoly incarnation) offers a little more variation and feels `newer' than say Simpsons Monopoly.

The packaging and artwork are beautiful, the `Funny Money' dollars are minted, the Community Chest and Chance cards are now called Zoinks and Jinkies, boring hotels and houses are now Snack Shacks and Burger Joints and the playing pieces are obviously the Mystery Inc. Gang and their Mystery machine.

Out of zillions of Monopolies to choose from Scooby Doo Fright Fest is one of the best. And it's an absolute MUST for Scooby Fans. Shame on you if you don't have it already. Plus, as this game is easy to identify with for the kids, it's probably appropriate for most kids aged 8+.

I love it!! ^o^
I just love this game!!! Every night at 7:00 me and my family set it up,then we play,and sometimes I get stuck being Daphne!!But it is such a cool game!!!^o^

Love This Game!
Another edition of Monopoly.The all time classic game.I collect Monopoly games and I just had to buy one.We opened it and played it and now I have to have another one (unopened) to add to my vast collection.Hasbro has done it again.It's a great game for the kids because it helps teach them about money...spending etc. Way to go Hasbro! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Party Games    3. Animals    4. Dogs    5. Board Games    6. Activity   

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Animals    3. Dogs   

Editorial Review

Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle is part of LeapFrog’s range of interactive books designed to be used with their LeapPad learning system. The pack contains a spiral-bound book and a cartridge. Simply slot both the book and the cartridge into the appropriate areas on the LeapPad and you’re ready to start.

This particular title is recommended for children at stage 2 of the LeapPad library, which is children between 6 and 8 years old. The story itself features the popular cartoon character Scooby-Doo and his friends and is 55 pages (8 chapters) long--an ideal length for young readers starting to read by themselves. Viewers of the Scooby-Doo TV series won’t be surprised to learn that Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle closely follows the same story format. The gang is driving though a dark and stormy night (what else?) when the Mystery Machine gets a puncture. Going to the nearest house for help (which turns out to be the usual spooky Gothic mansion), the gang is invited to stay for supper by the owner, Clift Montgomery (like the actor Montgomery Clift--get it?). It turns out that Clift has recently agreed to donate the house to the local council as a museum. Their fellow dinner guests include various prominent local citizens who all have their objections to the plan. Clift’s sudden dramatic disappearance gives the gang a new mystery to solve, although as always Scooby requires bribery in the form of his favorite Scooby Snacks before he’ll join in. Naturally, when the villain is eventually unmasked, his parting riposte is, "I would have gotten away with it if it weren’t for those kids and their pesky dog."

The LeapPad comes with a special touch-sensitive pen--follow the story by using it to touch the words on the page. The story is read aloud by a male American voice, which can sound rather stilted during the dialogue between characters, especially Shaggy and Scooby, who have their own distinctive styles of speaking. Touch the pictures of the main characters on the first page to identify them and learn a little fact about each of them, in the authentic voices from the TV series. (Who would have guessed that Shaggy’s real name is Norville "Shaggy" Rogers?) The music used throughout the story creates a suitably spooky ambience. To hear a short synopsis of each chapter, use the pen to touch the chapter heading. By touching the pictures throughout the story, you will hear some very amusing sound effects (the wobble noise and Velma’s trademark exclamation of "Jinkies!" are particularly notable). The story contains 120 vocabulary words designed to be slightly more challenging (such as mystery, nowhere and skidded)--these are highlighted throughout the text and repeated in a glossary at the end of the book. Touch any of the glossary words and the recorded voice pronounces it correctly and offers a short definition. Comprehension and memory are tested in the Haunted Castle Challenge game, where you’re asked questions about the story and use the pen to touch the picture of the appropriate answer.

Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle is an entertaining if slightly predictable tale designed to build reading confidence. Importantly, it also encourages children to think about the meaning of words in context and tests understanding of plot and characters. --Alison Drury ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Disappointed in this product
My son and I were very disappointed in this book.There is no way to have the story read to you.You have to touch each individual word.He usually loves everything Scooby but he has not touched this book since the first time.

a very difficult "Leap 2" book
This was very difficult for my 6-year-old to read. Not as much fun as some of the other books. Beware of the leap 2's marked "Chapter Book." It requires pointing at each individual word and listening to a somewhat monotone voice. If he could read at this level, he'd probably just pick up a book on his own and read it without the leap pad.

Disappointed
I was very disappointed in this Leap Pad product compared to the others.As far as we can figure out, it won't read the story.The child has to point to the words one at a time.Also, it is seriously lacking in the games that the other Leap Pad books have... I would not recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Reading    4. Animals    5. Dogs    6. Electronic    7. Alphabet   

Editorial Review

This hard-plastic lunch box will definitely start some conversationsamong the lunch crowd. Made of durable plastic and molded to represent TheMystery Machine, this is one kitschy kit. A latch on the front of the van opensthe box lengthwise; inside kids will find a 10-ounce Thermos. The top of the van is half of the storage space, sowhen opening the lunch box, contents may come spilling out. The box isturquoise with stickers of the Scooby gang in the front windows, decals forwheels, and a bright orange handle for carrying. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (12)

It's cool, but doesn't last long.
I am 9.My mom got me this lunch box and I like it alot.The kids in my class liked it too.I could open it fine but the latch broke after 3 months.My dad glued it but it didn't last, so we had to throw it away.That's my review.

Clever in concept - frustrating in application
This looks like a fun lunchbox, no doubt - but my little boy couldn't even open it without assistance.That's not any fun! The thermos doesn't have any kind of latch inside the lunchbox to keep it from rolling around, so sandwiches were constanly getting squished.Furthermore, this thing is BIG and bulky!It did not fit comfortably into a regular-sized backpack to take to school.

Ours is now a storage unit for small toys.

Only Good for the Looks
I purchased this lunch box for my 4 year old son.He was excited to use it for less than a week.It is very bulky. It is also hard to arrange food items in it.He is back to using his old lunchbox now. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Dogs   

Reviews (4)

Rove at Rirst Right!
My son received this today for his 4th birthday and it was so sweet and nearly broke my heart when Scooby said "I love you!" and my son looked at Scooby and said "I love you too, Scoob!"He loves this toy so much and I'm sure he will sleep with it and talk back to it for a long time.

Great toy!

what a cute toy
I purchased this toy for a 5 yr old niece and it is adorable.My kids fell in love with Scooby as soon as they saw it.It is so cute and huggable and lovable.I can't wait till Christmas day to see my niece's expression when she opens this gift.

How Can you Resist that Laugh!!!
We bought Scooby for my Nephew.He's hasn't received it yet but I'm sure if he likes it half as much as my wife and I it will be a long time keeper.Really, who can resist a big Scooby Doo dog that has that laugh!!!Rouw! ... Read more

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Rove at Rirst Right!
My son received this today for his 4th birthday and it was so sweet and nearly broke my heart when Scooby said "I love you!" and my son looked at Scooby and said "I love you too, Scoob!"He loves this toy so much and I'm sure he will sleep with it and talk back to it for a long time.

Great toy!

what a cute toy
I purchased this toy for a 5 yr old niece and it is adorable.My kids fell in love with Scooby as soon as they saw it.It is so cute and huggable and lovable.I can't wait till Christmas day to see my niece's expression when she opens this gift.

How Can you Resist that Laugh!!!
We bought Scooby for my Nephew.He's hasn't received it yet but I'm sure if he likes it half as much as my wife and I it will be a long time keeper.Really, who can resist a big Scooby Doo dog that has that laugh!!!Rouw! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Stuffed Animals    2. Animals    3. Dogs   

Editorial Review

Whether you think that a certain popular cartoon canine isadorable or annoying will likely define your receptiveness to theScooby-Doo! Where Are You? electronic game, a rather arbitrary tie-into the Cartoon Network show. Although rules for five games areprovided, they all center around hiding a plastic rendering of theScoob (powered by two AA batteries, not included) that emits a seriesof phrases ("Scooby-Dooby-Dooby-Doo, HeeeeHeeeHee" among them) every20 seconds or so. Other players then attempt to find him to winor, in another variation, gain a chip to place on a tic-tac-toe board.The 20-second time intervals are a tad problematic: it's long enough tomake for a challenging hunt in an apartment, but probably too lengthyfor the targeted 3-year-old's attention span. And here at the SPCA(Society of Plaything Critics at Amazon.com), we found a little touchof Scooby-Don't in the instructions: we waited and waited for the unitto activate when we flipped the switch. Nowhere does it say to presshis dog tag first. Scooby-Dooby-Doh! --Tony Mason ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Very Fun
My girls, ages 2 and 5 both love this game.It is alot of fun.I have them hide in the bathroom while I hide Scooby.Then they come out and find him.It is educational in the sense that they have to listen for Scooby's voice as he talks to find him.My 5 year old also likes to hide Scooby.

Fun, I guess
I'm in love with Scooby- Doo, but this game would not be for anyone over 11. It gives the basics of hide-and-go-seek, but in a "Scoobyish" kinda way. overall, I thought the toy was cute, but didn't have fun playing with it.b/c i'm 13, and i kinda got over the hide-and-go-seek thing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Dogs    3. Games    4. Board Games   

Reviews (2)

Kids like it, but little value for the $
My kids are huge Scooby fans and love this.I think the game is too short (5 minutes tops) and too easy for them (ages 5 and 8).Based on that, I think it's too much money for what you get.There are better games out there.

Surprise!Great game and great value!
Not sure of why this game was so urgently requested by my third grader, I bought it only to find out that it really is fun!The name of the game speaks to avid Scooby and Shaggy fans of the appropriate age bracket but, the game moves quickly, play continues easily and one round leads quickly to another.For the price, its a perfect birthday gift with appeal to little sibs for recognition of the characters.No big challenge but great for kids learning the ins and outs of board game play. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Dogs