Reviews (3)

Great for imaginative play
My daughter received this toy for Christmas.We have no trouble with the pieces falling apart.My daughter loves playing out the scene from the double wedding of Annalise and Ericka.

Piece of Junk!!!!
My daughter got this for Christmas and she was so excited for us to open it. It is the most flimsy and cheap toy. It will not stay together or stand up. The only durable parts of the toy are the wedding cake and the cats. Please, do not waste your money on this toy.

too flimsy
this was a christmas present and it continues to fall apart. the archways do not stay on them. too expensive for what you really get. i ended up putting most of it away except for the center cake piece and the cats. I would not buy it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Princesses    2. Dolls   

Reviews (14)

EFL
This game is awesome. I really enjoy playing this game. The buzzing sound does not bother me at all. I would soon want to get plain figures and paint them exactly like an Arena Football team. If you like football, you will enjoy the game. It is hard to pass and kick but after a while you will master it. You will get your money worth if you buy this game

football rocks and this rocks to!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I asked my mom to by this for me she did so when it arrived it was so much fun and the noise does not bother me I would recomend this for every body.

Are you ready for some football!??!?!?!??!?
I love football. I understand football. I learned about football when I was 5 years old because of this game. I'm 26 now....Electric football is the most hands-on game in the sports toy circle. Granted it's not as savvy or intelligent as most of the football video games out there, but it allows for creativity and imagination. Growing up, my buddies and I started a league. We each had 4 teams and kept track of stats and standings. We even had a pro-bowl. Instead of using the lame-o quarterback they give you, we simply threw the ball ourselves. The loud buzzing sound is a bit annoying, but even when that broke on my old board, we still played by tapping on the board. We had hours of fun, creating plays and formations and we learned about the game of football. This game rocks! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Tabletop Games    3. Strategy Games    4. Electronic    5. Sports   

Editorial Review

Edward is a cheerful blue worker train. Hauling coal, helping the big guys, hanging out in the train yard--this friendly fellow's goal in life is to be a really useful engine. This 3-inch sturdy wood engine and the accompanying 2-inch cargo car will surely get the job done every time. Based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine series by Reverend W. Awdry and the PBS television show Shining Time Station, the wooden railway system is compatible with other magnetic train sets. You can reenact all the exciting stories in the series or make up new ones. Thomas fans won't want to miss out on any of these fun, well-built railway characters. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Kind old Edward still works perfectly
I know Edward is old and my train sure is but he can still pull trains likje the big engines. His magnet is in perfect working order and he can pull a couple coaches without trouble at all. A cool thing about Edward and all the other tender engines is that little kids love to take the tender on and off. I thinks it's so funny when they do that. Edward really works well and he's capable of hours of enjoyment at a time.

This one's for the kids- all the kids!
This is a great toy that all the kids I know just love to play with!It's always enjoyable to play with trains, especially ones with familiar faces.Also, this toy is very durable.

A Fun, Durable Toy
Edward the Blue Engine is a well-built toy that can stand up to demanding play.My son recently received Edward as a bonus item included with a Thomas video and he loves it.The attention to detail is excellent, and the strong wooden construction will assure many hours of enjoyable play.Edward's bright smile will also make playtime a happy time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Trains    3. Preschool    4. Wooden Train Sets    5. Activity    6. Push and Pull Toys    7. Train Accessories   

Editorial Review

This 8.5-by-12-inch natural wood puzzle has a laminated pictureof a fully rigged fire truck, along with a faithful dalmatian, waitingfor the next alarm. There are nine large puzzle pieces in this set, eachwith an attached red peg to make it easier for little hands to lift thepieces out of the frame. The same picture that is on the pieces isillustrated on the board, making it easy for little ones to match pieceswhen reassembling the puzzle. The puzzle pieces can also be reassembledoutside the frame. --Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Mom of Twins
I got the fire truck puzzle for my 20 month old twin boys, who love all types of vehicles, especially emergency vehicles, and have "graduated" from the single shape peg puzzles. They loved the fire truck, but required assistance to put it all together. My criticism is that the fire truck puzzle pieces could be cut according to parts of the fire truck, such as wheels, window, etc, which would also conceptually teach the parts of a vehicle and make putting the puzzle back together more logical/easier.

excellent transitional puzzle
This is a wonderful wood puzzle for the toddler who finds the baby wood puzzles too easy but who doesn't quite have the dexterity (or patience) to fit together classic puzzle shaped pieces.Because it is all wood, it can stand up to the wear and tear of a toddler. My son (20 months) found this hard at first, but was thrilled to have the challenge and would not stop working on it for days until he could do it easily.The picture is underneath the pieces. The is one of my son's very favorite toys of all time! He also loves the school bus one that is similar by the same company.

Survived Destruct-o boy!
Soon after my sons 2nd birthday, I searched for puzzles that would challenge him more than the 1-piece, 1-hole type.What I found was stimulating for my little guy, and it gave us countless hours of one of one time together.The "Fire Truck Peg Puzzle" is different from other peg puzzles that have one piece per opening.This puzzle has one large opening, and no separations.The puzzle encourages young children to think, yet at the same time have fun, because it includes the same picture beneath the pieces.It requires more concentration than the stage-1 type of puzzle, and it was exactly what William needed.

I found this age group learns, and retain more information from realistic pictures, or photographs of everyday things, rather than animated illustrations.The manufacturer of this toy understands that, and although the Fire Truck is a rendered drawing, it closely resembles its real-life counterpart.The puzzle is designed well.By that, I mean the division of the pieces is perfectly presented.In addition, each piece includes a red peg so the puzzle is easy to work.

William has enjoyed this puzzle from the time I eyed it in the store.In fact, he's not ready to give it up, and why should he.He turns 3 next month, so he's had 8 good months with the "Fire Truck Peg Puzzle" and will probably continue to "work it" a while longer.It's held up well considering my sons destruct-o moods, and will probably carry on for the next generation's play and abuse. 2-years and up.

Happy Playing,

Mary ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Puzzles    3. Preschool    4. Wood    5. Pegged    6. Firefighting    7. Learning    8. Toddler   

Editorial Review

We're groovin', we're movin', we're boppin'! This hilarious game requires speedy reflexes and a rhythm section in the brain!Musical and spoken commands instruct players to "Twist it! Pull it!Bop it! Pass it!" Electronic impulses move the random play faster and faster; players have to keep up or risk the disappointment-filled recorded scream: "Aoowww!" Played alone or with a group, Bop It keeps score and keeps the beat. All the players have to do is keep on bopping, pulling, and twisting the button, knob, and ratchet! Cymbals crashing, bass drum booming, whistles shrieking ... who can resist?The 15-inch turquoise, black, purple, and yellow toy requires 3 AA batteries (not included). For one or more players. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (88)

Bop It, TwistIt, and Pull It too
This game is fun for all ages.

If you like moving to the beat and testing your reflexes then you'll like Bop It.This is a fun game that is simple to play.It can be played solo or in groups of any size (just "pass it").It is educational in that it requires you to listen and follow simple directions ("bop it", "pull it", "twist it").

We gave this game to our son for his 6th birthday and he loves it.

my comments for the bop it game.
i would give this game all exelent 5's for all questions on this survey, however,earlyer this morning i had a very unpleasent experience with my bop it game.

By far one of my top ten
This has got to be one of the best party games of all time. My family bought this the first Christmas it came out, and we loved it instantly. Even a little kid can play it. I've found that the other versions of this came are a LOT more challenging than this one, but if you like a challenge, go ahead and get it! (These versions inclued a flick-it and spin-it option.)
At first glance, you might think, "who would want a toy shaped like Big Foot's club... and WHAT exactly is so fun about bop-ing, pulling, and twisting?"
But you'll soon find that there is a LOT of fun in bop-ing, pulling, and twisting- even my parents were baffled by this crazy game.

HOW IT WORKS:
To turn it on, you press the bop-it button. To select the options, you press the pull-it button. There is single player, multi-player, and one other function that I don't remember. To play the requested function, press the bop-it button again. A man's voice (with drum beats in the backround)will command you to do one of three things (bop-it, twist-it, or pull-it) and you must do them before time runs out. If you really have a knack for hand-listening coordination, you'll find that the drum beats will get faster and faster. If you loose- doing another thing the man didn't say- the machine will go: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!". Pretty surprising the first time, but you'll get used to it. The thing that makes it a great party game, however, is the multi-player function. It works the same as the single-player, but every so often, the man will say "pass-it". You can also play that if a person looses, they are out. There is no function for this, however, you'll have to re-turn on the multi-player function till one person's left.

This machine is very durable. It's been with us in the car several times (even though it is VERY annoying on a two plus hour trip) and has still worked after three years laying in a heap in our toy cabinet.

This toy also enhances reflexes, seeing as if you don't do the desired option in time, you will loose.

All in all, this is a GREAT purchase for under twenty dollars that your whole family will love! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Electronic    3. Handheld    4. Memory    5. Wacky    6. Music   

Editorial Review

You'll keep looking over your shoulder while playing the Spy Alley Game. A little bit of paranoia helps in this business, what with secret agents from all over the world following you around the board as you try to pick up clues to their identity and keep your own well hidden. Use your tokens, play money, cards, and scoreboards to try to complete your own mission and force your opponents to give up valuable information--but watch out for the fabled Alley, which might lead to untold dangers (or, maybe, the lucky break you need to win the game!).Up to six players can vie for world domination in this suspenseful-until-the-last-minute game. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (17)

Spy Alley
This game is one of my all-time favorites. I could play it over and over again and never get bored! Fun to play with the whole family, this guessing game rocks!

Great deductive fun, in countries around the world
Study what your opponents purchase to deduce thier identity, and collect your country's spy materials and land on your embassy to win.Earn money, buy tickets, get gifts... a cross between Monopoly and Clue, that's sure to be played again and again.

Better with 3-6 players, but can be played with 2 in a pinch (quick game).

Carolyn K., webmistress, Hoagies' Gifted Education Page, and my 9- and 13-year-old reviewers du jour...

Great for the whole family!!
My 7 year old and 10 year old regularly beat my husband and I on this game. They're good at being spies! It's fun for everyone every time. This game and Cranium Cadoo are the top 2 picks for us when it comes time to play a family game. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Board Games    3. Spy   

Reviews (5)

The boy who has everything!
Our 3 year old has so much that sometimes it seems like nothing keeps his interest for long.This little tin drum keeps him busy and feeling like he is in his own marching band!Cute as anything, we love watching him walk around holding this tiny tin drum around his neck and going to town on it.Great gift!It was a little smaller than I anticipated, would of liked the strap to be a little longer to go around his neck, but not a big deal, he doesn't seem to mind?

Great drum for your little drummer boy....
We bought this drum for our (now) 3 1/2 year old son about a year ago. He LOVED it!!! He played it every day, but after awhile, the drum head got a lot of little dents in it and it eventually just caved in. But, a year's worth of fun and music is well worth (...)

Super cute, super fun!
We bought this for our 2 1/2 year old Thomas fan. It's really cute and rather reasonably priced. My son loves to bang on his drum, and dance around the living room. He plays it quite often and we've had it for about 6 months, so far we've had absolutely NO problems with the drum falling apart or getting dented up like some of the other reviews have mentioned. Bottom line: great toy for any music/Thomas fan. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Music    2. Musical Instruments    3. Percussion    4. Drums    5. Marching Drums    6. Preschool    7. Learning    8. Activity    9. Musical   

Reviews (5)

Mountain Division Elite Figure
This is a great GI Joe.The skis are awesome.The poles don't break very easily, they bend a little bit.His gun is vary durable.Overall I would give it five stars.

Very entertaining for almost 3 weeks
It looks fun, but most kids like sets with more weaponry.

GI Joe 10th Mountain Division Figure
This GI Joe is plenty of fun.He has a great history and is fun to learn about. True, his belt can somtimes come off, and the equipmint doesn't always stay on.However, this happens with many GI Joes.He has a gun and a good pair of skis.All things considered, I think he is a great toy and is worthwhile getting. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Military   

Editorial Review

What child who doesn't love Thomas the Tank's friendly face? The Thomas Medium set is a great introduction--or addition--to Thomas the Tank's world. The set comes complete with a train station, a traffic light, a little greenery and even a drawbridge. This "unique motorized road and rail system" is compatible with all other Thomas the Tank engine sets so you can easily add additional tracks or collect all of Thomas the Tank's friends. --Andrea Linsky ... Read more

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Thomas & Friends - Train Set
Bought this for my son for Christmas he is Four Years Old. He loved it. Setup was a snap (sorry no pun intended) only took 5 minutes. Only needs one AA battery goes in Thomas (just pull middle wheels down and lift off the top carriage).

The bridge is great, there is a switch to stop the train at the station and two props (tree and signal light). This set is extendable if you decide to do so in the future, which is great.

Recommend it, best train set for around (...).

Thomas Train a Really Useful and FUN Engine
This Thomas the Train set is a huge hit with the 3 kids in our house: my girls, ages 2 and 4, and my husband!The interlocking track is easy enough for my youngest daughter to attach (and detach, which she prefers to do).The trains run on the track, on the floor, and even the carpet (slowly).The drawbridge works like a charm.My oldest loves the lever to stop one train (usually to cause a wreck with another oncoming train).The set comes with Thomas and cars Annie and Clarabel.Toys R Us had a sale, so we also bought a Percy, Gordon, and James.It's a good thing we did!Christmas Day my husband had trouble releasing the catch to install the batteries in Thomas and Percy.The instructions (graphics only, no words) were no help at all.Fortunately the batteries in Gordon and James are easily installed into their coal cars.We took the Thomas and Percy back to the store for help.We like this set so much we plan to buy additional track.

Hundreds of Hours of Fun
My 7-year old son still continues to play with this set and all the other related Thomas sets we have.We started collecting these pieces when he was 3 years old.He's been able to put this track together in so many different ways with little or no help from the start.He has a huge toybox full of this train set now.After 4 years, 2 of our 3 bridges broke after being stepped on.We have glued one back together and now it works just fine.None of the bridges have their sides anymore, but the trains work just fine and stay on the tracks very well.Only one piece of track has ever broken, which says a lot for it's durability.You have to be a little careful with the trains with the tenders, i.e. attached second car, like Gordon, Henry, etc.(Not included in this set).The batteries are placed in the tender and 2 wires connect the train front to the tender.If these wires get pulled roughly, the train will no longer work.As I said though, we've had this set for over 4 years and only lost a handful of trains.My son no longer watches Thomas videos or cares to spend a "Day out with Thomas", but he continues to play with this train set and ask for the newest pieces for Christmas and birthdays.We don't mind buying them either.It's a worthwhile gift to buy as it is durable and gets a lot of use. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Push and Pull Toys    2. Vehicles    3. Play Sets    4. Trains    5. Preschool    6. Electric Train Sets    7. Activity   

Editorial Review

When Thomas the Tank Engine and friends get dirty after a long day's work, they can headstraight for the Sodor Engine Wash. This 6-inch-tall wooden building snaps directly into your Thomas theTank Engine railway system. Just drive the engines up to the building, turn the large red knob on the roof,and the blue foam grips will pull the engines through the wash in either direction. The Sodor Engine Washhas a smooth black roof with a silver water tank perched on top and brick facades with fancy archways oneither side. This handsome and durable structure will add lots of interest to your Thomas the Tank Enginerailway system. --Elisabeth Fredrickson ... Read more

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Preston's Mommy and #1 Play Pal
My son loves to play with the Thomas the Tank Engine wooden track and vehicles-he is 2 1/2 and makes believe that Percy gets all dirty (like in the video) and drives him through the engine wash. He is very creative when playing with his Thomas toys and keeps him busy for hours.The colors are bright and with the numbers on the engines, he is very eager to count and they have also helped with learning his colors!

Excellent addition to my son's collection, he loves it!
My son is 4 and 3/4 years old, and received the engine wash for his third birthday.He has had no difficulty operating it, and it is holding up wonderfully.The foam wash rollers look just like new after having countless trains run through them.There are a few pieces that may get caught up a bit but it's quite easy to release them by giving them a little push from behind.

The same engine wash is part of the local toy store's set, which obviously gets tons of wear.It is holding up very well, and is clearly a favorite of the children who sample it at the store.

I would highly recommend this piece to any Thomas enthusiast age 3 and up.I can imagine it may be challenging for a younger toddler to operate it, but it isn't intended for that age anyway.

Very fun
My son loves this! I don't know what people are talking about.The trains go through just fine, even a long line of them.My son is two and a half and very rough with his toys and I have never had a problem with this piece. it's one of his favorites. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Trains    2. Train Accessories    3. Wooden Train Sets    4. Train Set Accessories    5. Wood    6. Preschool    7. Activity    8. Push and Pull Toys    9. Vehicles   

Editorial Review

About 30 inches long, the BRIO Logger is a sturdy plastictruck-and-trailer combo. The truck has a green cab and darkly tinted windows.Sitting atop the yellow trailer is a small red and green crane with agiant grabbing claw and eight 6-inch-long, brown plastic logs. Kids willhave plenty of fun loading and unloading the logs and then getting the rigon the road to the wood factory. Like all BRIO toys, itcomes with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. --RobLightner ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Not the best for the price
I bought this for my three-year-old son for Christmas, and before he had even played with it for two minutes, the cab with the crane part was broken at the point where it snaps on to the flatbed. For $55, I feel this is a cheaply made product. The plastic is flimsy and the parts are not durable. However, he does like it, although it is frustrating for him to have to constantly try to put the cab and crane back on the flatbed portion. I would not recommend this product because there are so many more well made trucks and machines out there for 1/2 the price or less./

Pricey for a Plastic Toy
My son got this as a Christmas present and absolutely loves the truck.The only "issue" I had with the toy was that it was all Plastic for toy with so high a price tag.His Tonka trucks are 1/2 the price and are metal.He soes love it and plays with it often.

a mixed bag
my kids begged for a logging truck after watching the "House Construction Ahead" video that includes footage of cool logging machines. Our Brio garbage truck has been so durable (they RIDE the thing, for heavens sake) that I figured this would be bomber as well. However, the pick-up claw broke after 10 minutes (on christmas morning, ouch). The company cheerfully replaced the broken piece, but that also broke after a couple days. The claw was never easy for little hands to manipulate - sized more for a grown-up and causing much toddler frustration - so I never bothered replacing it again. But the rest of the truck keeps going and going. My kids are now nearly 40 pounds and they have ridden it with their full weight daily for nearly a year now. I think its indestructible. What a shame that they put such a junky claw piece on an otherwise sturdy toy ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Construction Vehicles    3. Preschool    4. Baby and Infant    5. Activity    6. Push and Pull Toys   

Reviews (1)

Fun fun fun
This Item was great it came with all the tools you need to build the sail boat.Me and my son had a great time together building it, or I guess it was more like watching him build it with minor help from me.Next I think we are going to paint it.This toy was fun for all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dolls    2. Construction    3. Building Sets    4. Arts and Crafts    5. Activity    6. Models   

Reviews (9)

A Favorite and Focal Point
Of all the Thomas assessories this is the one most played with by my grand children.They love to hear the sounds and have one at our house over a year and sounds are still loud and clear after hours and hours of use.Even our 1 year old delights in pushing trains thru the tunnel or over the top to hear the train sounds.Just purchased another for grand children to use at home.This is a must for all Thomas train owners and will be the focal point of much of their train play.

Nice addition for Thomas admirers
We really like this pricey addition to the Thomas line.Besides making 6 fun sounds it has a number of cool features that we appreciate.First, it is really solid in a way that the bridge in the original track set wasn't.The original bridge was hard for our almost three year-old to deal with.It required getting the supports just right and if you knock it even a bit, the whole structure would topple over.Bummer and a source of constant frustration for our son. (I'd hear this roar from the playroom.) This over/underpass, on the other hand, stays put.

In addition, it makes 6 fun sounds and even better, it has an OFF switch on the underside!A definite feature for parents.

We highly recommend it.

Amuse the little one for hours!
We actually bought the Mountain Overpass Set (it's about $80), and I would actually suggest just buying the Overpass addition alone.The set comes with primarily street play tracks - not the grooved ones - which don't grip the trains as well, especially the battery powered trains.Although the set is an overall better value, since it comes with tons of tracks (lots a great small curves), two trains (Percy and Butch) and a bunch of accessories.It just doesn't work well with the battery operated trains.

Overall, this Overpass is fantastic!My son loves the various sounds it makes when the trains go over the pass or through the tunnel.He sits there forever running the trains through it!

Thomas toys are expensive, but well worth it, especially if you're on your first child and plan to have more.My son is crazy about his "choo choo"s - and he's learned to refine his fine motor skills putting the tracks together.

Thomas is also great for other people who need to buy your child a gift, because instead of some random (potentially unsafe toy), you can just tell them to a buy a train or accessory - and your child is sure to love it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Train Set Accessories    2. Vehicles    3. Trains    4. Train Accessories   

Editorial Review

Assigned to the Farquhar Quarry Co., Ltd., Mavis is one of the hardest-working engines on the Thomas Wooden Railway System. Still, by her smile and bright eyes, we can tell that this six-wheeled, 3.25-inch-long worker bears her burdens cheerfully. Made of sturdy wood and plastic, black-and-white Mavis is part of a whole creative system of train-car characters, wooden tracks, and scenery based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine book, television, and video series. She attaches to other cars via heavy-duty magnets. Like all Thomas Wooden Railway parts, Mavis carries a lifetime warranty. --Joan DeClaire ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Great fun, but shows wear early
My boys love Thomas and all his friends (and I like that Mavis is a lady engine but is really tough).Mavis gets played with often and in general she is, as most all of the Thomas line, durable.However, her black paint seems to chip off more easily along her edges than with the other engines - could be it just shows up more because of the color.I say it shows that she is loved when my sons ask why her paint is chipping, but you might warn your kids to be extra careful with Mavis.Otherwise, she's a lot of fun.

Mavis has changed since my day
I was just looking at my 8 year old Mavis and I relized it only has four wheels. The one in the picture has 6 wheels. Of course Salty in the picture has eight wheels and our Salty has six but that made me wonder. Because of Mavis's sideplates she doesn't run very well but my little sister loves her anyway. I wish they'd make the magnets like the take along Thomas magnets that u can connect both ways but I guess we can't have everything.

One of the few Female Engines
Mavis is a diesel engine that works in the Sodor quarry.She sometimes is too independent for her own good.Mavis has sleek black paint, a cowcatcher, and buffers around her wheels.Her smiling face will be sure to brighten up your child's playtime.Choose Mavis or any of the fun Thomas products.They're great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Trains    3. Wooden Train Sets    4. Wood    5. Preschool    6. Activity    7. Push and Pull Toys    8. Train Accessories   

Editorial Review

Yorkshire terriers, or "Yorkies," as they are commonly known, are one of the more popular breeds in the world for people looking for a loyal and friendly house pet. This little charmer, a Toys "R" Us Exclusive from Animal Alley, captures the pleasant charm of the Yorkie quite nicely. He lies on his stomach, looking slightly upward with his realistic dark eyes. Longer white hairs offset his black coat and the hair on his face is gathered up above his eyes where it's tied off with a fetching little bow. This Yorkie is the perfect size to tuck under an arm as one falls asleep. --John Moe ... Read more

Reviews (7)

cool
I gave one 2 my b-friend 4 0ur 2 years of dating anneversary. He sleeps with it every night!!!!!! and surprize surprize1 He gave me one of those silly little Animal Alley Yorkshire Terriers 2! Is that not a dorable. I sleep with it every night!!!!!!

Lifesize Yorkie Playmate
I bought this doll as a companion for my own Yorkshire Terrier, Buffy, when she was a puppy.Buffy has LOVED this little doll, she still sleeps with it and carries it with her.Four months later the doll has not lost anything but it's bow.I can wash it when it gets dirty and yes, the hair needs brushing occasionally but anyone who ever had a puppy knows how hard it is to find toys that last through teething.I recommend it for children and dogs alike.

Cute Little Puppy
I love this yorkshire terrier.I want him for Christmas.I have always wanted a real dog like this. ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

Butterfly Doesn't Flutter By
I was enchanted by this gorgeous butterfly and instantly bought it for my 5-year-old daughter.What a disappointment to discover that the legs fall out just about each time she picks it up.After much fussing with pushing the legs in as tightly as I could and returning it to her, we discovered that the wings keep falling off!It's very pretty, and it now sits on the shelf, but it's a great waste of money if your child actually wants to play with it.

This is such a fun toy!
This is a great toy! I love the way it flaps it's wings! It is so cute, and if you take the wings off, it can be a cricket! It has two seats, one for the little creature it comes with, and one for another barbie. The only bad thing is that the wings are very, very hard to put on. But ovarall, it is a great toy.
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Subjects:  1. Fairies   

Reviews (7)

MistyRocks
I just got this model and she is soooo cute! she goes great with Stormy. Misty is a super strudy model she is just like a real Chincoteage pony. She has great textrue too. A must have for ANY Breyer colleter!

This horse really rocks!!
This is a really pretty horse. I LOVE her!! She is verry durable too. Check out Misty's foal Phantasy Wings she is really pretty and durable too. ( And also check out Stormy she is really nice too! She is Mistys other foal. )

I love Misty
I got this toy a few years ago and it still looks new.I love playing with her and she is very realistic.She is great for barbies too. I also have Stormy, one of her foals as well as other Breyers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Horses   

Reviews (10)

A gift that keeps on giving...
We bought this for our youngest son last Christmas.He is now 2 1/2 years old and still plays with it almost every day.It is very well made, and very reasonably priced.In the beginning, we had to sit with our son to show him how to put the train back together, but now he's a pro.This is a toy we'll be pulling out for a grandchildren in the years to come, as long as he doesn't feed any of the blocks to our dog!!I highly recommend this toy; it gets more "play time" than our leappad, lego table or Vtech toys.

Ours fell apart
The entire stacking train fell apart within a month of arriving in our household. My children are not rough on toys, but the wheels came off the train with normal use. My mother threw out the packagaing before we ever saw it, so I have no idea how the train is supposed to fit together (we guestimated) but even so, once the wheels were off, my children were not interested. I have a three-year-old who loves puzzles and is very proficient at them, which would seem to make her the ideal recipient of this toy. She didn't enjoy it, however. The concept behind the toy is okay, however, and if the wheels had stayed on, maybe the kids might have warmed up to it eventually.

Save the picture!
Well we just got rid of the first set I bought at Big Lots when my son got a second set for his birthday.He seems to more into now than last Christmas and I saved the picture that came with it so that *I* can remember how it goes together.I think it's a little frustrating because the pieces HAVE to go just *SO* to make it fit properly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Push and Pull Toys    3. Construction    4. Blocks    5. Wood    6. Learning    7. Time    8. Toddler    9. Activity    10. Shape Sorting   

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Reviews (3)

Another Pretty Princess
We bought this doll primarily cause our baby's name is Jasmine and we wanted to save it for her for when she's older.Our 3 1/2 yr old daughter had other ideas! She has all 5 of the original (not color changing) toddler princess dolls, and wanted to play with this one too!! The little slippers were history relatively quick, but it's held up great, I agree with the 1st review regarding the color changes, you have to follow the instructions, and then it works fine.Her hair is gorgeous, and although matts up some after heavy play, all ya gotta do it wet it, and brush it, and it's fine. At least that's what I do! I think I have as much fun with their hair as my daughter's picking out the "Hairstyle" for their dolly! My 15m old now has to really learn how to steal it back from her sis!! Both girl's love the princess dolls and 3 1/2 yr old is now getting into having "tea parties" with them!! Even for collecting for a shelf, they are beautiful and durable dolls.When they're not playing with them, I put them up on a shelf in the girl's room, and they look awesome.

Beautiful doll
I have just recently purchased Little Jasmine.I must say that like Little Pocahontas, Jasmine is beautiful!! Her eyes are a pretty shade of brown, her hair is ebony and done in a pretty long ponytail with multiple rubber bands to keep the hair in place.Her outfit is the traditional Jasmine outfit that is glittery and a pretty shade of lilac.Jasmine comes with Raja, which is just too cute! There are plently of accesories for Jasmine and they are nice as well.The hair clips were a little tricky at first to put on, but once I just "opened" the clip everything stayed on fine.Jasmine has a headband that I don't recommend attempting to take off, but that is just me.Your child will still be able to comb and style Jasmine's hair with the headband on. Jasmine's hair is easy to comb and smooth.It hasn't knotted up, even after a rough "slumber party" with a three yr old!! Her color change effects are great too.I know some people have complained that the color doesn't last long enough, and that it is hard to get the color to change without using ice cubes.I have found this to be just the opposite for me.I read the instructions which say,
"PARENTS: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE TO INSURE OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE MAGICAL COLOR CHANGE FEATURE ON YOUR NEW "LITTLE PRINCESS" DOLL.
"IF THE COLOR CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS APPEAR ON YOUR "LITTLE PRINCESS" DOLL WHEN YOU REMOVE THE DOLL FROM THE PACKAGE, PLEASE PLACE YOUR FINGER OR A WARM, WET TOWEL ON THESE HIGHLIGHTS.lEAVE YOUR FINGER OR THE WARM TOWEL IN PLACE UNTIL THE COLOR CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS DISAPPEAR BEFORE GIVING THE DOLL TO YOUR CHILD.TO REVEAL THE COLOR CHANGE HIGHLIGHTS, SIMPLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED ON THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTION SHEET."
I think many parents must be over looking this step.I find the wet towel to work the best and haven't had any problems with the color changes.I live a very hot state, and the color lasts a reasonably long time.I don't expect it to last all day, or even for hours at a time.I think that is what makes the the doll extra fun, changing her color highlights over and over!! All in all Jasmine is well made, beautiful, and inspires your child to use her imagination.For this reason alone I think Jasmine is 5 stars all the way!I also suggest getting Little Pocahontas who is equally beautiful and durable!
I hope this review has helped you!

Nice to look at, but....
only for a little while!As soon as we got her out of the box (and that took some patience!) she had issues.It doesnt colour change, unless you put an ice cube on her, and that gets old pretty fast.My daughter thought she was really pretty and wanted to sleep with her (we got the extra nightgown set too). Her hair got nappy that same night.She sure does look cute in the box, but that's about all the enjoyment we got out of her.My daughter put her in her toy box with all the rest of the stuff she never touches anymore. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dolls    2. Princesses