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Just your basic Klondike and Vegas solitaire. Some other variations would have been a real plus. But this is still good Solitaire fun. The cards are especially easy to see on the big screen and are very easy to move, unlike other handheld games. The On/Off switch for the sound is a good idea if you need quiet, though the sound is not at all annoying. If you are looking for a good handheld basic solitaire, this is the one.
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The Westing Game was a good book until the ending when you think that you know who the murder is......it turns out he has been hiding the whole time and it was just a clay body!!!!! It keeps you thinking and when you least expect it........you change your mind then you try to change it back but you can't because there are too many clues that point to that person. If you like mystery books with a surprize ending... this is the one for you!
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I bought my three nephews one each. The 9 year old was the only one who was really into it. The others seemed to be disappointed it was just flashlights on some goggles. When i bought this i expected as much as i expected from a pair of x-ray vision glasses. So if anyone bought this product and was expecting to get night vision goggles they obviously had never ordered x-ray glasses, which are just as falsely advertised. But these are much more durable. My nephew dropped them half a dozen times crawling in the basement and they still work fine.
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This is a great toy for little people who are just learning to button, tie, buckle, and snap. This brightly colored mouse is so adorable. Your child will have tons of fun with this little guy. I love that his clothes come off completely. Very cute.
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For my money, this should be toy of the year. Don't shy away from it if you have younger kids -- my 4 year old LOVES it and has memorized lots of the information already that comes in the standard book (the states, instruments, etc....). It's really cool! Plus, it's very portable, great for the car, great to teach reading and just neat. I think it's fun to play with too. As your child gets older, you can buy more advanced books and your child can use the magic pen to sound out difficult words. For younger kids, they'll want to point at everything. I bought the leap frog PRO at my local store which is the best platform to get if you're going to buy several books. It comes with The Secret Garden which is a bit too advanced for age 4. I'm about to buy more books. Makes a great educational gift.
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My daughter, Maggie, just loves this toy. The hippo lives in her stroller and it goes wherever we do. I love that it has so many different components...bright colors, black and white patterns, textures, sounds. You name it and the hipppo has it! A great all-in-one toy.
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These are the best liners for baby. They are easy to handle, easy to fill and durable. Best of all they are easy to dispose of and store. My neice's and nephew's used theses and they are currently on my registry for our first child! I would not choose any other liner on the market!
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I am a nursing, working mom and I have found that these little containers are a lifesaver! They attatch to the bottom of the Isis pump (also by Avent) for no hassle pumping. Then the top goes on tight, so you don't have to worry about leakage or spillage (if you were to pour into another container).Much easier to deal with than bags that flop over in the freezer and get into wierd shapes. These Avent Breast Milk containers can stack very easily so they don't take over your freezer. I recomend putting a sticky label (I use address labels cut in half) with the date and time expressed on top of the rubber sealing disc, as this is the easiest place to totally remove the adhesive gum.The baby sitter just has to screw on a new Avent cap with nipple attatched (or pop the sealing disc out and put a nipple in). If you later decide to make your own organic baby food in your blender or food processor, these containers can also be used to store & freeze your baby's first foods!
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people,come on...the truth of the matter is, i wanted a way to get my five year old son into battle and adventure games so i saw this thing marked down and grabbed it.i couldnt believe the amount of men and troops when i opened the lid, that stuff makes me get goosebumps. i do agree of course that my superglue was out in less than 5 minutes repairing broken spear handles and lances that broke off way to easy, but again i revert to my '[the price] nuff said' title.as far as gameplay, my five year old picked this up within minutes, and can actually give me a good challenge in a fun kind of way. i think the battle system is RISK like but even more interesting, axes and arrows instead of pips.there is a lot more going on that chess, and its more visual and gives the sense of battle.i find it hard to believe that a couple of master axis and allies players would purchase this game for [the price] and sit down expecting to be thouroughly engaged in mind bending strategic combat for hour long tourneys...lets look at this game at its face value, and the crowd it appeals to...MAXIMUM bang for the buck!
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Washing bottles has never been easier! This has been an easy way to clean bottles in a matter of minutes versus waiting for the dishwasher or hand washing them- so easy my husband helps all the time! This item is also great for traveling and you can even sterilize other itmes as pacifiers, plastic spoons etc. Just becareful when you open the unit not to burn yourself with the hot water. Another helpful tip- when drying the bottles, cloth diaper rags work great.
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hi, i'm writing to say that diaper depot is the best thing to have by the side of your baby's changing table.it's so simple for me to use it i just love it.because i can store baby lotion,diapers,anything that i wish to put.
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A little pricey but worth every penny. Not only do I use it to shave my beard, I use it to shave my head too. It shaves razor close on my head. I'll never buy another Norelco again.Also, the cleaning system works well.
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The baseplate makes it easier for little hands to manipulate the duplos. My son would get very frustrated with his duplos until we got him the baseplate. Now, he is a duplo expert!
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I think the colors are so-o-o- appealing. It seems to be very sturdy and will withstand the handling of little hands and big hands as it will be of a lifesaver for myself , the six-year olds,and the open space of a first grade classroom. I've been searching for just the perfect thing to keep my puzzles in tact and clean and most of all organized. I really hope I can purchase these soon. THANKS.......THANKS..../.a bunch!
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Michael Keaton brings no distinguishing characteristics to the ghoul 'Beetlejuice', he merely acts bizarre, as does the script. It is often stunning cinematography but when the movie itself comes into focus, it's like finding one of Beetlejuice's snacks in your popcorn.
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We got this for my son for Christmas when he was 6 months old. He liked the music and sounds but wasn't able to play with it much until he started crawling. He's now 11 1/2 months old and this is one of his favorite toys. He takes it out and plays with it everyday. I really like it because, in addition to teaching shapes, numbers, and colors, this is an excellent toy for developing motor skills. My son takes each block out one at a time and then puts them back one at a time and puts on the lid. This toy is a keeper and will NOT be in a garage sale soon.
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This game is a perfact game to show how well you read book 1!
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This chess computer is good for anyone who is not enough experienced in the chess game and wants to learn more, if you are an experienced player look for a different computer this one will not challenge you. Overall it has good quality and you will have a good time if you like to play chess.
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I read about this in a magazine, and the Amazon reviews were great, so I put it on my wish list. And I must say, I'm so glad I did!In a word, AWESOME! I love it! It works exactly as described - the gold discs massage your skin while removing the hair, virtually eliminating the pain other hair removal systems can cause. (Granted, you will sense the hair being removed. It is, after all, taking it out at the root. But it doesn't hurt.) It removes hair from essentially any area of the body, and you really can use it the day after shaving.I used it on my legs, underarms, bikini area, fingers, toes...heck, I wanted to wake up my little brother and take off all of his hair too! (Luckily for him, I didn't.) Two things - it's a bit noisy, so be prepared for that, but you shouldn't be nervous or associate that with its level of gentleness. And I've found it works best if you use an up and down motion instead of the small circles recommended in the manual.I used to shave every day, which was time-consuming and annoying. I tried waxing, but it was messy and never really got all the hair off -- not to mention living with icky stubble for the hair to grow long enough to re-wax. But no more! I can now go hair-free for weeks. This Emjoi is the best present I've ever gotten!
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I love this diaper pale and wouldn't dream of trying anything else. It is great that you can use regular trashbags and not have to buy expensive cartridges. So far it has done great on containing the odor and I like how easy it is to use.
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This may work fine for children that are a little older, but we have the neighborhood swim center which is 2.2ft. deep and every time one of them bent over their head went under water. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 1 year old. It may work better in deeper water or with older kids, but it didn't work for us.
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I had this bath tub for my daughter and had problems with it each time I used it. The fold-up concept is great, but as the baby moves the water in the tub sloshes around, seeps out of the hinged areas of the tub, and gets all over your counter. In order to prevent this problem, you have to put so little water in the tub, your baby will hardly get wet. Also, the pad on mine came unstuck. I called the company and they replaced it but the same thing happened that time. I would think twice before purchasing this tub. If space is really a concern for you, perhaps you can overlook all of its downfalls. I purchased a different tub when my son was born and although it takes up more storage space, I love it!
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I was very surprised to read some negative comments about this item. This massager is dynamite! It massages deep and is very effective. Great for sore muscles after a workout. Two of my relatives have already bought this for themselves after trying mine. Definitely go with this model which has heat! It's great solo, but even better when your partner does it for you!
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the doll is first beautiful. She is a good example for girls. The barbie is not real; rosie is. And she is a great role model for little girls; compassionate, pretty, wise and wonderful. I bought her because she is my hero. Thank you Rosie for being there for all the kids in the world. You are a sweet wonderful woman and I admire you so much.
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This set is real fun for JP3 fans or lego fans! I love to make the plain get stuck in the tree,and then have the spinosaurus atack! The only thing I don't like is that the plain can't hold many lego men. But thats not a killer. And I think it has good building pieces to make new adventures.
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although not much of a challenge, this game is very addicting! The only drawback is the screen, it is very dim and hard to see. You have to move it around to get the right angle to see it. I definitely like the online game better, but when you have to be away from your PC and you need to play Slingo this does the trick!
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My son got this when he was 2 1/2. He loves it and sleeps with it in his crib. He plays with it all of the time and it is so portable. The nice price makes it a wise choice compared with larger and not necessarily better dollhouses. I'm thinking of getting another one (or the beachhouse version) as my 10 month old loves it as well.
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Aside from the simple fact that they're cars (which my son loves), they're cars that an infant can play with, worry free. He hides them within each other. He stacks them and knocks them down. He pulls the ladder up and down (click,click,click) which drives me crazy, but entertains him. These cars keep him occupied for up to 30 minutes! And that's a great deal for a toddler! I would suggest these compact easy to carry/pack, entertaining and safe cars for any kid!
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We have been using the AVENT bottle system for supplementing our child as well as feeding pumped breast milk. This was the system recommended to us by a lactation consultant. They are very handy, easy to drink from, and easy to wash. The only problem we have had is if the nipples aren't on just right, the bottle will leak at the collar. But other than that the bottles and nipples are very durable (still look like new after months of use). We are additionally very satisfied with the AVENT pacifiers.If I had to purchase the bottles all over again, I would buy more 9 oz. bottles. It doesn't take long for the babies to get to the point where they are drinking more than 4-5 ozs (what the smaller bottles hold).
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THE FIRST TIME I SAW THIS GATE I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT.THE PROBLEM WAS IT WAS GREAT FOR A SHORT TIME,THEN THE FOOTPEDALS BROKE OFF,IF THEY COULD MAKE THOSE STURDIER THIS WOULD BE AN EXCELLANT GATE.I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AFTER WE REPLACED THE FIRST ONE AND THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL ABOUT REPLACING BROKEN PARTS,WE THEN HAD TO RETURN IT TO THE STORE.WE HAD OUR SECOND ONE FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND THAT ONE BROKE ALSO,I DONT THINK WE WILL BE GETTING ANOTHER ONE OF THESE GATES DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE PLASTIC PEDAL IS JUST NOT TOUGH ENOUGH FOR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.WHAT A SHAME,GREAT DESIGN,POOR QUALITY
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I Just Just Recieved This The Other Day,for My birthday,and I Could Definatly tell this was a winner! I mean what more could a girl or boy Ask For! A True to life high tech scanner,Price tags which you can put on your real life clothes toys etc. A barbie shop & save discount card which she loves to use. A credit card scanner and so much more! Besides the product scanner I have to say that the micorphone is the best piece of craftsmanship on this product! I Just Loves Saying Cleanup in Aisle 5. Special clearance in the food aisle. It really shows how things have changed so much over the years! ... .
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I'm a toy enthusiast and this playground pool has a good concept,but needs a lot of improvment. It is too crowded, the water level is very very shallowand the slide is difficult to get on and to slide down. I feel this pool is for very young children due to the shallow water level and limited space. My son is 2 1/2 years old. He likes all of the stuff in the pool, but tries to lay down and swim and is unable. we haven't had any tears or holes, but it has not been used much. It is too difficult to empty and clean for the amount of enjoyment. Also the pool is flemsy. It seems to always need air and the palm trees and basketball goal fall over. We are getting a hard plastic pool and using our own toys. Good Luck....
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My little 4 month old girl can't get enough of this. It hangs in her crib and she kicks and kicks and kicks. Somewhere I read this toy takes advantage of your child's natural kicking motion. They weren't kidding. Not to mention she loves the songs.The sound quality is fairly good. At first I thought it sounded very low, but in the crib it is more than ample. The soft cover on the toy makes it easy for her to lay on top of the toy as well. This is a great entertainer for a child that isn't at the sitting up stage yet.
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My son swims like a fish with this device. He had one last year and used it so much I needed a new one this year. He was only 2 when we got the first one and he gained so much confidence in the water that we got him another one. We are gradually removing the pads, and teaching him to use his arms and legs better. I hope that by next year, he wont need it at all. I have friends who have borrowed it and then went out to buy their own. It works better than water wings because my son can use his arms more easily. I totally recommend this toy for anyone who has small children and a pool.
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I got Big Brother the game after loving the show. It was a very fun game and is sure to cause trouble. DO NOT PLAY THIS WITH FRIENDS, as some questions are rude and for example on 1 space you must choose one player who needs to use soap. In the game, questions are asked, like "Who here is most likely to leave a good tip" and contestants vote on the player who is most likely to. The 2 people with the least "positive" votes are marked for banishment.
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Wow! He loves it! He's really into the whole police thing, and he loves it! He chases the other kids on there cars, and gives them all tickets for doing something wrong. Very Cute!
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I was shopping for something fun for my school-aged summer childcare boys to do for the remaining 3 weeks of summer break when I discovered the existence of the Lego Creator Board game. It arrived today, much to the pleasure of 2 little boys. We played the game all afternoon while the preschoolers took naps. It was the first peaceful afternoon we've had. I wish I'd have discovered this game sooner! I may actually have a few nerves left!I do have 2 suggestions for the game. One, I was disappointed that the game pieces where baseball caps. We immediately ran to our lego box and found four grumpy medieval men and replaced their helmets with the caps. Secondly, it would be a nice addition to find a way for the board to have ridges to keep the "special blocks" separate from the regular pieces. I used a chip/dip bowl with the tiny bowl in the center.
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Aside from the noise it makes(like a cow) the pump is malfunctioming after 4 weeks of use. The on off button doesnt always work and it is losing suction and power. And since I can't find a 1 800 number for the manufacture, cant return it to the store of purchase( "sanitary reasons" ),and if i return it to the manufacture i have to get a replacement while this one is out of service, we have no choice but to mess with it ourselves. As a first time mom i prefer to give birth again than to try and use this pump at work , my only private place since the machine is so loud will be out in the car and hope that noone walks by. They need to have better customer support from this manufacture.
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If your child doesn't have an exstinsive vocabulary the side t hat mirrors adult Scrabble can be quite frustrating. The side that mirrors a crossword puzzle can be very repetitive for the older child. This game is best for someone just learning to read.
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I put this together easily and was very happy with the price. As mentioned in other reviews, I was very happy not to pay more than double this price for most of the other models. It appears to be just as sturdy and durable - and I actually think nicer looking - than some of the others. Matches the Jenny Lind bureau which we also bought and loved.**Tip - the shelves of this changing table perfectly hold Pier 1 fabric lined baskets if you are going for a 'Pottery Barn kids' look for about a fraction of the price!
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My daughter and I loved this. For both of us,coloring is always fun. Me, for the mess free it claimed. I was so disappointed. The markers are "white" until you color on the Color Wonder paper. After a long time of coloring, the markers pick up the color. In other words, if you are using green, after several strokes, the color gets picked up by the marker tip. And that will get on furniture. The concept is great if they can fix that problem. Generic markers are a lot easier to get out. The pouch was a nice idea but the papers or book falls out because the top and bottom are not enclosed. Here in Arizona, we have the Queen of Clean ...and she has wonderful clean saving tips on getting markers and crayons out of a lot of things. So far though, nothing worked on my dinner table to get the color wonder out. ...If this problem is solved and the mess free really becomes mess free, I will get those again. For now, Washable is the best way to go.
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I got this product as a baby shower gift because it had the "extended range of 400 feet" so I could easily walk my dog while the baby was sleeping in the apartment. But I cant get past the front door with out the thing going static crazy and buzzing!! Also at night when my 7 month old daughter is sleeping the reciever in my bedroom lets out this squeal that makes you turn it off and back on for it to go away. Also only one channel works. Dont even spent the money (little that it is) to get this product. You will loose sleep, not get the security and sound sleep you need...
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Mine is kind of weird. It is great in the numbers mode, and it names all the shapes correctly, all except for the heart. It is meant to say "Heart" " I love you". It says "I love you" loud and clear, but instead of the heart i hear a weird sound that is somewhere between "Charge" and "church", but nowhere near the heart. So I thought the toy was defective, and called Fisher Price just to make sure. The representative got her toy and she said "Yes, it says heart", so I asked to play the sound again and there it was!! It did NOT sound like heart. I had five different people try to identify the word, not one of them thought it said heart. According to Fisher Price, it all depends on "how you hear it", but I think it depends on what it says. And it does not say heart. At least my toy doesn't, so back it goes...
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This box can hold only two G.I. Joes and all their equiptment. My friend has this set, and it keeps all his G.I. Joes and things inside it. I wouldn't say this is fun, because how could a box be fun? It really helps because their are many small things like gernades, magazines, and pistols that can be lost. This toy is not to educational, but the G.I. Joes can be. This toy is very durable. After at least a year my friend's box is in pretty good shape. And it dosent seem to have fadded at all. This is a great thing to hold your G.I. Joes and exceseries.
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This film is awesome. The DVD is not what it could be. Warner Brothers must not like special editions or Tim Burton or something. Superman has a special edition DVD. Burton's Beetlejuice does not nor does his Batman films. But this particular Burton film deserves a special editon more than any fim Burton has made. I'm still waiting for a sequel.
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I didnt find this to be very durable, would recommend to 3 years or older. younger kids want to sit on it and drag it around more than play with it. The kids get bored quickly.
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I love this diaper pail! My kids are very close together and we are working on our second one now after three years and two still in diapers!! It is more exspensive than the other pails, but really worth it!!! We use regular trash bags for liners and it holds lots of diapers with little or no oder.
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We purchased this kitchen for our 1 year old daughter for her birthday. We have a bigger kitchen but she is too short to play with it. We thought this would be a great idea for her. As we expected, this is one of her favorites. She plays with this kitchen daily. She loves to open and close the microwave and stove. It also has a little telephone on the side so she can make her calls. My 3 year old son has also claimed it as his own. He plays with this kitchen more than the big one. They both love it and I do too!!
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Whether you are using these diapers for diapering or for burp cloths, I suggest you look at the version with the padded absorbent center. This version is too thin to serve as either a burp cloth or for diapering. However, the same brand, with the absorbent center pad, is much better.
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Although I've been using it for less than a week, I do use it 3 times per day at work. I have the Pump in Style breastpump, but its a bit heavy to carry with all the other things I carry to work (including a laptop) it was just too big. Also, my office is completely opened - everything has windows - including the private offices (if you can call them private) as well as the conference rooms. The only place I can really pump is in the restroom. And although the restroom has outlets, I'm not big on standing out in the open with women walking in and out and anyone being able to look in and see me in the mirror with my breast hanging out. So basically this works well for my situation, so far, because I can hang out in one of the stalls and pump away. The only complaint I really have is that it is pretty noisy and I'm sure it will eat through batteries. I will probably see about investing in some rechargeable batteries and see if that works for me.
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I've been using this tooth brush for three years now. Brushing with regular tooth brush is not satisfying for me any more. It is also very gentle if you want to use it to clean your tong. Just see how much of some suspicious yellow stuff will come off your tong with the first cleaning. Regular tooth brush back and forth motion makes me gag, but smaller size and circular motion of this brush makes it quite tolarable. The cleaning is so thorough that in the morning the mouth still feels fresh. My husband uses a sonic brush, I tried it and hated it, it also gave me a bad headache. He, on the contrary, loves his sonic brush. So, I guess, it's a matter of choice after all. Hi, Mom!
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This is a great game for parties, other social gatherings and especially apres ski. I used to play Trivial Pursuit and Pictionary a lot. I find myself playing Proverbial Wisdom over and over again with my friends. Because everyone knows the proverbs such as "Two heads are better than one" every team has a good chance to win and that keeps it fun. This game will make a great holiday gift. What's not to like?
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I bought this for my 13 month old son. He is a premmie and is behind in his congitive and motor skills. He abosultely adores it. The large nobs are very easy for small hands to grasp. This is a very thick puzzle thicker then most wood puzzles I've seen. The large thick shapes make it easy for yound children to slide the pieces into places. Within 2 days of getting this he could put one of the pieces back in. And now a month later he can do them all and match the shapes up. It is wonderful we are so pleased with this item.
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I have chronic back and neck pain and some arthritis. I have used and worn-out a number of massagers over the years. Usually my complaint is that they are too noisy and get hot after a few minutes of use. The HoMedics PA-1 Action Massager is no exception. It's no louder than any of the others, and it gets too hot to use after about 15 minutes. I believe the manufacturer warns of this in the instructions. What I didn't expect was that the darn thing would bite! Yes, the HoMedics PA-1 Action Massager not only bites, it pulls hair. If you get it near your hairline, or near an area that is small, like your earlobes, you will get bitten and pinched. The manufacturer also warns of this, but who reads instructions. The HoMedics PA-1 Action Massager is also heavy (about 4 pounds)and cumbersome. It's potentiometer allows for some variation in the speed of the vibration, but the effects at lower speeds seem to be more powerful (and painful) than the teeth-jarring you get at higher speeds. Panasonic used to make a good massager, and I will look for that the next time I buy one. (Which may be the next time I get an earlobe caught in the jaws of the HoMedics PA-1 Action Massager).
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My son got this for his first birthday, and at first it was challenging for him to fit the pieces over the central peg. The holes are a good bit smaller than a standard toddler stacking toy and require better control. After a few days and with a little help he soon caught on. The clown's hat which crowns the piece was fascinating to him as it keeps the pieces from coming off or being put on. He loved putting the pieces on, putting the hat on and then *shaking* the pieces off. As he's gotten older, he's become much more adept at putting the pieces together in the "correct" order, although he still thinks its a lot of fun to put together in different configurations. After three plus years we've lost the little collar, but all the pieces are still in great shape in spite of drool and lots of imaginative play. (Stringing the pieces on shoelaces as beads for instance.)
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My 3 1/2 year old daughter loves this plane, but the tiny ice cubes spill , wings fall off etc.,which really detracts from the fun. Imagine serving a passenger and the chair falls back, ice cubes spill out all over etc... I found an easy solution, super glue wings, chair and all ice cubes, while still leaving some items moveable, such as the coke cans and glasses.Having done that the toy is much less frusterating for her and me. I still rate this an overall 4 stars- for its detail and durability.
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I bought this game for myself..I love Mrs.Pacman and I wanted something I could play on the way to work..This game has diffrent levels and good color..If u loved the arcade game u will love this as much as I do.
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We bought this item for my toddler son. It was truely unsafe from the beginning. Problem is that his face stays underwater and he cannot get his balance. We then tried it on my 4 year old, the same thing happened with him that he could not keep his face above the water. It looks like a good concept, but we did not get the "SAFE" feeling from it. Also the velco straps that connect to the shoulder left my son with a dry, rubbed red mark.
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My son really enjoys these. It makes bathtime alot more enjoyable for him. It was a gift from my brother in Ohio and we just had to find out where he bought them so we could get some more.!!
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The lion backpack is adorable. It's really cute. I took 2 as gifts to Europe and everywhere we went people commented on it. The 2 little girls who received them are ages 8 and 11 and both loved it.
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From the first time we played, we were hooked! My kids want to play every day and it's easy enough to learn, they can play on their own. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!
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I have to admit, I wasn't too thrilled when I first looked at this one. "Great, another silly space-war game" I thought. But once we started playing, my opinion changed. The original Risk is a classic, but even the old favorites can get a little stale after a while. This 23rd century version is still the classic "conquer the world" game, but with enough new twists to make it seem like a whole new game. The most obvious difference is the new look of the game board. Continents have shifted around a bit, all the territory names have been updated (oh, how I miss Kamchatka in the springtime...), and there are now underwater territories. There's also a second smaller gameboard representing Moon-based territories. The Roman numeral unit makers are now MODs, little robotic looking battle drones of varying sizes. As for the gameplay, its the same basic deploy and attack, but now there are also special command units to work with. For example, you need to buy a Naval Commander if you want to attack underwater, and you can't get to the Moon without both a Space commander and a space station. Lose either of those, and your lunar troops are cut off until you replace them. You also accumulate power points, which you can redeem for Commanders, stations, special-function cards or to buy a specific place in the turn order. The cards are the best new feature of the game, adding alot of variety to the gameplay, and setting the stage for amazing shifts in the direction of the game. Say your opponant has Asia locked up, and you're really tired of him getting those extra 7 units each turn. If you've purchsed the Nuke Commander, you can use your power units to buy Nuke cards. Draw the right one, and you can nuke the whole continent, removing one of his units from *every territory*!. Careful, though. Nuke the wrong continent (determined by a die roll when you play the card) and you could nuke yourself! (Ask Ray, he knows!) Another nice touch is the status board, a grid numbered 1 to 70. Each player puts a unit on the board, in the box showing the number of territories owned. As battles are resolved, the winner's marker moves up and the loser's moves down, making it very easy to keep track of territory counts. "Risk 2210 A.D." has enough new features to draw a whole new set of fans, but is enough like the classic to satisfy the old-timers. Overall, a worthy successor to an all-time classic.
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As soon as I bought this game, my friends and I played it twice. Even if you are already familiar with Risk, some of the new rules might be challenging to learn. However, the new rules generally make the game much more fun. For example, commanders are more effective at attacking, commander cards add new strategies for winning, and the oceans and even the moon can be your battleground.For people new at strategic war games, the new game might seem a little too complex, but the game contains rules for playing with the original "classic" Risk rules, although with different-looking armies.If you're a fan of strategic war games, and especially a fan of Risk, you will greatly enjoy this game.P.S. I gave this game 2 stars for educational value because it encourages strategic thinking but does not really teach anything aside from diplomatic skills. I gave this game 3 stars for durability because after playing the game twice, nothing broke, but all the pieces are plastic, so IMO it's only a matter of time. Also, the tray that holds the plastic pieces is made of a kind of paper-board, so it's not as durable as plastic or styrofoam (such as in "Shogun", a.k.a. "Samurai Swords").
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I've bought several "light sabers" for my son over the years. This one is much more durable than any of the others. The others broke often or part of the saber kept falling off. Cheap plastic.Well, this one is still plastic, but thicker. Sound effects, but no light until one of the "two beams" from either end of the light saber hits something, like another saber. Then it lights up and the sounds change to combat.My son could not be happier. He's had it for several months now and it still works beautifully.
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After my first portable breast pump died I decided to try this one because I liked the idea of saving time with the double pumping option. I found that not only was the suction not as strong with this model, but it would take at least three hands to use the double pumping option. Perhaps I am simply uncoordinated, but it seems that I was only able to get both to work for a minute or so, before I would make a small move and would have to spend another 5 minutes trying to reposition. Once I was able to get things working properly I found it to be a painful experiance. I DO NOT recommend this for any person who has large breasts or is not a contortionist.
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Being a game enthusiast I did not bat an eye when I saw Coodju and realized it was a spelling game, I am not a great speller but the game looked groovy and I was looking for something new. I decided to give it a try and I am glad I did. Coodju lives up to it's promise to be the best new party game. After playing it at home with my family I decided to take it to a friend's party this past weekend. In the wake of recent events we all needed some tension release and good old-fashioned fun. We all played on the ferry ride over to our desitnation and we were so animated that others on the ferry who were not in our group asked to join in. It felt really great to meet new people and enjoy smiles and laughs. Coodju is easy to learn and exteremly simple in concept so in minutes our group grew from 4 to 8. Later on at the party we once again pulled out Coodju and had a rousing game with the other party-goers. I ended up leaving Coodju with the host as a gift - everyone really loved playing and said it added a great element to an already fun party. I recommend Coodju for parties and for families looking for a new and different game. It is great fun and you may actually learn a thing or two. What I also realized is that Coodju is a great gift alternative (house-warming or otherwise). I hope everyone enjoys Coodju as much as my friends and I do.
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harry potter uno is so much fun! my friends and i played it all the time this past summer, when we weren't busy building or running shows (we worked @ a summer theatre).
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My 20 month old son just received this as a gift. After playing with everyone else's for months, he now has one of his own. What a brilliant car!! I would recommend everyone get one for their child, boy or girl. Very sturdy and very well made. That's Little tikes for you though. Well done!!!
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I bought this for my 14-month old son for Christmas, and nearly two years later he still pulls it out and wants to "play alphabet" with me. When he was younger, he enjoyed identifying the Sesame Street characters on the pieces. Now he's a whiz at his letters and associating the objects on each piece with the letter. My only criticisms
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I bought this toy last christmas for my 9 year old Godson..His mom had bought it for him the year before but he wasn't quite ready..Some kids develope at different levels and can't keep peices orcan't handle the game..She felt he was ready so I bought it for him..He can keep up with the timer and does not get frustrated when the peices he picks don't fit..This is a learning toy ,Believe it or not....
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THE DRUMS ARE GOOD!YOU COULD PLAY 4 DIFFERENT SOUNDS;SNARE DRUMS,LIGHTNING,BASS DRUMS, AND SYMBALS.I LOVE IT. ZELDA RAPLINK HAD THE POWER BUT i HAD THE MIND
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Just to warn you. when in trying to trick you in the widescreen format, the company made a mistake by also including the full screen version with it. i compared the widescreen and the full screen. and the full screen seems to comtain more picture at the top and bottom. which must mean, that all they did was take the full screen version, cut off the top a bottom slightly and call it widescreen. which is strange because i would expect it to be easier just to make the theatrical version than to carefully edit the full screen and rip many people off.
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This toy is a lot of fun! AND it makes for some really cute photo-ops. My daughter got this toy used when she was one. She's two now, and I still haven't had to change the batteries! She really loves it, it is one of her favorite musical instruments. The buttons light up while the song is playing. There is a whammy bar. When the Elmo button is pushed, Elmo says positive things like "You can do it!" "Jam with Elmo!" or "You're rocking now!" The child can have the whole song automatically play, or he can play it note by note by "strumming" the strings. My FAVORITE thing about this toy is that it has VOLUME CONTROL - so my child can have fun without damaging her hearing or driving me crazy!
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= bath spa mat.Basically that is what this device is. Oh wait, but you have to put some uncomfortable pseudo-foam bricks in the mattress, too. The unit basically works like a vacuum cleaner in reverse, hooked up to an air mattress with a bunch of holes poked into it. The power unit blows air through the hose into the mattress, which produces bubbles. Simple, right?Yes, but though bubbles are fun, these ones are pretty much just that -- there's no noticeable therapeutic effect. You may as well buy a 12-pack of straws, stick them in your mouth, and blow bubbles -- it'd be cheaper and quieter and just as effective.This unit is not what you'd call unobtrusive -- a big ol' 6-foot vacuum hose runs right out of the tub into the main unit, which is pretty hefty, and sports a nice long power cord as well. The only thing you need is a cardiac monitor and you're halfway to getting the whole hospital-room chic thing down.Perhaps this all might've been acceptable -- had I been completely deaf. This puppy is LOUD. It might not bother some people, so here's a way to check
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This scene from the beloved Harry Potter books is a MUST have for any Harry Potter fan. Even though it has a high price, I believe that it will be worth more in the years to come. So if you would like to have the beloved giant,Hagrid and Norbert sitting somehwere in your house, then just order this great item!
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My son is now 18 months old and we have gone through 4 different gates. This gate is my most recent purchase and i am very happy with it. The steel construction keeps my little wild child from breaking the gate. I like that you have to lift up after releasing the handle because this keeps my son from being able to figure out how to get out(so far anyway).Even though it is a pressure mount i found that it is very stable and secure.
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A definite must have if you own a Medela pump in style. Its esy to pump anywhere you go by just plugging into your cars cigarette lighter.I have found no difference in suction between using the a/c adaptor in the house or the car adaptor......
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That's right, McFarlane finally gets the license to do Candyman [albeit from the direct-to-video Candyman 3, starring Baywatch babe Donna D'errico] As far as Clive Barker movie properties go, McFarlane hasn't had much luck with them, but here he succeeds with a decent head sculpt for Todd, and nails the whole exposed rib cage look under the trenchcoat. If you're a fan it doesn't get much better, if you're just a pick and choose collector rather than a completist, I'd pass.
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Braun 6520 is the best electric shaver made. I've tried aRemington and it is junk, you get a excellent smooth shave,just as good as a razor blade. I recommend the Braun 6520, toall men that are using razor blades, you will never use a razor blade again.
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We love our Quick Serve bottle warmer. It is fast, and works great with our disposable bottles. We have used a more expensive warmer in the past, and this one works even better. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking. It is easy to use- just put the water in, turn it on, and by the time you get a diaper changed, it is ready. It works with steam, so the bottle isn't soaking wet when you take it out.
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I have always been a fan of games that make you think, require you to use your imagination or require quick reaction. Tri-Bond has been in my house for three years both for the adults and for the children. I was very pleased to receive the Best Of version because now we have even more fun ahead.The games follows the traditional Tri-Bond rules and if you know how to play you'll going in minutes, if not you should have no problem catching on in moments. The game includes 1650 grouping of 3 and even cards with pictures are included in this set, making it more fun for the younger crowd.I like the challenge for the space rule and that the 3's range trough a wide variety of subjects and topics. We have already played this game twice and impressed by how everyone, young and old, can become part of the game.Also I have created a new variation of the game for the road, where we don't use the game board. So whether at home, on the road, with the relatives or spending a quiet evening together, Best of Tri-Bond makes a great fit for all occasions.
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My kids (ages 4 and 5) really loved this game. I purchased it for them because I remember playing it as a child and thought they would enjoy it. Something inside of me feels good when I see my kids playing these "classic" games. The pieces are small and not recommended for very small children. My daughters had trouble successfully reaching the object of the games which is pulling the game pieces from the patient without setting off the buzzer, but they didn't experience frustration with this because the buzzer was hilarious to them! They would have set it off on purpose anyway!
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We love this 4-in-1 bath station very much. It holds a lot more water than any other tubs. Babies can take a "real" bath in this tub. I think that most people who said it leaks didn't extend it properly until it snaps into the slot.(You will hear it "snap" into place.) I have this problem the very first time, and after I figure out that I have to extend it fully until the plastic thing on the back snap into place, I've never had leaking problem again. I never bath my baby on the kitchen counter so the size isn't a problem for me. I put it in our regular bath tub. When my baby can sit up, she likes to sit in the ring. Most of the infant tubs on the market are either too small or too shallow that you can only hold little water. My girl is 11 months old now and she still fits very well. I know that I will be able to use this tub for another certain period of time before transfering her into the big tub. My daughter likes to kick her legs in the water and this one really gives her a lot of room to kick and it also holds plenty of water for her to play during the bath. It is very secure and very safe. It is also very comfortable for the baby. The only problem I have is that she doesn't want to get out after bath because it is so fun to play in there. I definately recommend this product. We are very pleased with our purchase.
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This toy is all of 3" long. The image portrays a much bigger toy and you'd think by the price you'd get something more than a small wooden block carved to be a tractor and a miniature Bob. Spend your money on something else from Bob the Builder. In order to have fun with this you'll need to get the other characters in the set and at [the price], it won't be [inexpensive].
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When I first heard about this game I thought, "Oh no! A game about politics!" However, to my surprise, the game has nothing to do with left wingers and right wingers, but everything to do with your friends, family and significant others' personal lives. If you want a lot of laughs, continual conversation and story telling from the past this game is definitely for you. "Would you want to experience being the opposite sex for a day" or "Would you volunteer to see into the future and come right back?" are some of the great questions that gets everyone going! Thepollgame is definitely one of those games that you never want to end. Every time I bring it to a dinner or a party, someone wants my copy of the game, but there is no way I parting with it. Get your own copy. Take my word for it!
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Ok, this blaster looks cool, right? Well, don't be fooled. This blaster is not really any good at all. It doesn't really shoot fast at all, requires around 50 pumps to work, and you never really know where to put the darts if you can't load all twenty of them while you're crouched behind cover. The single shot mode loses more air, fires less rapidly, and is just as unimpressive as the rapidfire mode. Also, the handle is, like all blasters, very brittle, and will snap with the slightest touch. Don't buy this gun. Instead get the PowerClip, or the BlastFire DX|500, that is, if you're looking for a rapidfire weapon. The only part of this gun I like is its range, trigger shield, and no-air-leak.
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I bought this for my 6 month old daughter and she loves it.She was just learning to crawl and would chase it all over the living room. She is fascinated by the blinking lights and music. I would recommend this product to anyone with a baby just beginning to crawl.
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I would say both are good. The Y-wing has a good design but I would, as other people said, put a bomb bay and the shiny colored legos like the tie's laser cannons as small bombs. I think the Y-wing and tie aren't the best combo. I would put Darth Vader's tie and two normal ties in one box, and one x-wing, Y-wing, and B-wing in another.
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I read the books right after they came out and always hoped they would make Legos. This is just as a pictured it, except better. I was originaly going to get a Bionicle but I'm glad I didn't!!!
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Bought this for our daughter's first birthday. She plays with it constantly. She really loves the little blocks that fit in the fridge. She has actually figured out how to put them in the holes and how the button works to release them. However, her favorite thing to do at this point is to tip it over and stand on the back of it. Luckily the Little Tikes products are very tough and she has not damaged it with her rough-housing. It is so cute to watch her having so much fun with this toy. We just bought her the nesting pots and pans to go with it (as someone on this site had recommended.) Now she has even more fun. She also likes to put some of her little toy animals in the sink. She also tried to whip up a little monkey stir-fry in the skillet. Definitley a winner.
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The figure above is the low class version of two variants.My opinion spend the extra dollars if your a collector and get the rare version with the dreadlocks (IT LOOKS MUCH BETTER).If looking for good figures to start a collection purchase the TORTURED SOULS by todd Mcfarlane and CLIVE BARKER.The toy is good though for playing purposes for a kid...
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The toy is very fun to play with. When you build this toy it can be very complicated. If you are a great builder you can build this. But when it is finished you can start playing with it and it is great. It is a very great toy because it looks cool. It is good to play with other types of Bionicles with this bionicle. I would recommend this toy to Bionicle fans.
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My son received this for his 1st birthday. He loved it! It took a little while to get the hang of where the balls went, but he figured it out. He is 20 months old and still loves it. ... A++ toy
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Oh sure we've all heard of the original Amazing Ally the tea drinkin' cheerleadin' doll who wants to be your best friend.But now she's got a new friend that we can play with. Her kitten!I really think this is a really cool doll. Of course I can't brag that I've purcharsed her. But I can say that I do plan to in the future. The other day I was shopping at Walmart with my mom and I was in the doll isle when I came across Amazing Ally. There she was Amazing ally and her kitten. I was thrilled. I have been wanting Amazing ally for a long time now and there she was at the nearest Walmart and the newest one at that. She's at the top of my Christmas list.From what I 've looked up on the internet and stuff about this doll what really what I like about Amazing Ally is she helps young girls to be creative and use there brains. Unlike alot of the newest dolls the days that don't have any educational value whatsoever . + Amazing ally can do just about anything she cheerleads , rollerskates, teaches , is a ballerina, and much more.Amazing ally is interactive so she can remember things about you. But what I really think is cool is how they say her lips move when she talks. I ever plan in saving up for Amazing Ally , which I do, I think she would be a good investment for a girl of any age
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I like the idea behind this tub--the size, the inflatable sides and bottom to cushion baby, the suction cup to attach it to the adult tub and the generous drain are all good features. However, the bottom is so slippery that after one try, I was afraid to use it again! Even though I never take my eyes, nor hands for that matter, off of my son while in the tub, he still slipped all over in this one. You are supposed to be able to lay them back to wash their hair, but he just slipped right down into the bottom of the tub. Unless you find a way to make it slip-proof, even for babies that sit up well, I would not recommend this product!Our Snug Tub seems to have a slow leak which is also annoying.
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I tried this and other front type carriers with my 3 children and I still like a sling better, it is really versatile, and gets years of usage. My 2 year old is still worn in the sling, comfortably on my hip. The kind of sling I lke best is a SlingEzee, I bought mine from Parenting Concepts. My newborn loves it, I sheild her from the elements, and I someimes use it as a clean and comfy place to change her diaper.
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This game is so fun!One time I played all day!This game is great!You should buy it.
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My 19 month old has had this toy for 10 months now and plays with it every day. He loves pushing the shapes through the openings over and over and over! Before he learned which shapes fit into which openings, he loved just dropping them through the top and hearing the music play. This toy was well worth the money
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When I finally got this set to add to my collection I was really pleased. As always I am pleased to say all the pieces where there, in fact LEGO is always good about including extra pieces incase you lose one or two.This is the next best thing to the actual X-wing Fighter that LEGO also puts out...the much much more expensive one. <grin> So if you're ready or willing to dish out the duckets this is a great buy.What could I add to make it a 5star rating from me?A yellow visor for Luke like in the movie, making the x-wing's wings alittle longer on each side and having the nose extended a few inches. This can all be easily fixed if you have some extra lego's laying around.This is a definate must to add to your starwars collection lego fan or not, plus you get R2-D2.
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Winona Ryder is HOT! HOT! HOT! as the gothic death-rock princess of Doom (see "Lucas" for more W.R. action) The best performance from that eldest Baldwin brother that I've ever seen from any of them.His zenith I'm sure. BEST PERFORMANCE - goes to - Miss Ryder!,of course, I'm a BIG fan, you see? FAV PART - when Beetlejuice was chumming up to Baldwin's character while wearing the same type clothes. No big deal, just witty and clever charm with spit. and when Beetlejuice hits up on Gina Davis and/or Winona Ryder
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