Toy Stores: 03.2010

31.3.10

Toysmith Shaped Rubber Bands Dinosaur Shapes Silly

Cheap Toysmith Shaped Rubber Bands Dinosaur Shapes Silly On Sale

Cheap Nerf Dart Tag Furyfire 2 Player Set - Green/Orange On Sale

This is a great pair of guns. They feel like bigger versions of the maverick. They shoot pretty consistently. They don't jam very easily. The barrel does not swing out to load. The vests that come with this aren't too great, they feel cheap. The goggles are basically useless.

Pros:
-Great guns. They shoot great. 10 shot barrel.
-Durable. I've played with the guns a lot and they don't break. You can drop them, hit them, etc, and they keep on working fine.
-Velcro darts stick to many sweaters, which is better than using the vests.

Cons:
-Colors are a bit bright, especially for in doors use.
-Goofy vest and goggles are useless.
-Front rifle area of the gun is unnecessarily long
-Hard to load because the barrel does not swing out.

Cheap Tiny Love Musical Nature Stroll On Sale

This is one of the best arches for the stroller or infant seat I've seen in a while. Comes with a mirror, a pull toy and one that plays music. I only wish the music would have an on or off button. Other than than, there is plenty to keep a baby busy and it fits well on mostly anything because of it's wide mouth mountings that can be tightened by turning the top. A great purchase.

Iwako: Japanese Eraser /Dental- Tooth Brush Set 6pcs

Cheap Iwako: Japanese Eraser /Dental- Tooth Brush Set 6pcs On Sale

Cheap Ticket to Ride On Sale

I was introduced to this game at Christmas by my husband's family. We played at least once a day (sometime more). It is the best board game ever! It makes you think, but not too hard. I'm not one of those people who likes to think a lot and strategize during a board game. I'd rather play for fun and socialization. This game is perfect because it allows for that strategizing that some people crave, but not to the extent where you have to constantly be thinking and are left unable to have "fun". Every game turns out different, so it never gets boring. I've played it with as few as 2 people and as many as 5 people, and it is a great game either way. My only criticism would be that the location of the cities in not quite geographically correct for all of them (example: Duluth, MN is in mid to southern MN on the board instead of Northern MN), but it gives you the general idea. I now have my own game, so my husband and I can play it together. I can't wait to get the Europe version just to add a little diversity.

Cheap International Playthings My First Purse in Purple On Sale

My 1 year old started to want to play with my purse all the time. I decided to get her her very own purse and this one had great reviews. I was not sure if she would like it since it does not have zippers or pockets like mommy's purse, but she loves it. She carries it around with her and plays with all the cool stuff inside.

Family Time Fun Dinner Games and Activities

Cheap Family Time Fun Dinner Games and Activities On Sale

I was excited to get this item for my family. Dinnertime isn't always the happiest time as someone usually has issues with what we are eating or what someone else is doing. We have 4 children, 5,9,11, and 16. We found ourselves talking about the same things, how was your day, what did you do at school, etc. Not anymore! Dinner has become an enjoyable experience. The kids look forward to dinner and the cards have been quite fun. A couple require a little setup before dinner, but I just keep shuffling those in for now. This has been a pleassant distraction from the kids' food issues. We have one daughter who hates mushrooms, but because she was having so much fun with the game, she never realized she was eating it! I would highly reccommend this product for any family looking to change up the dinnertime experience!!

Cheap Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Safari Chunky Puzzle On Sale

My daughter received this for Christmas just before her 1st birthday. She loved the colors and enjoyed putting the animals on the board (with some help of course). The chunky pieces were very easy for her to grab and hold. She liked to crawl with the pieces and push them on the floor (crawling with them on the tile floor caused some wear on the paint though). She also liked to chew on them (which we tried to discourage), but didn't wear off the paint very much. This puzzle helped her learn/recognize colors and animals. She's now nearly 2 and still likes the puzzle. She also really likes the bug one that is similar to this one.

Cheap Step2 Easel For Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers On Sale

I purchased this for my 2 and 4 year old grandsons. They love it and play for hours together, since they each have their own side to draw on. Easy to put together - no screws - just set it up and just as easy to store flat. I would definitely recommend this easel. It is an excellent size for both boys.
The first easel arrived broken. The online return policy of Amazon was outstanding. No charge for shipping, since it was damaged and they sent out a new easel the same day.

Solar Print Paper: Refill Paper

Cheap Solar Print Paper: Refill Paper On Sale

Cheap Supersoaker Wars Shotblast Water Blaster - Red On Sale

Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks

Cheap Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks On Sale

I got this for my twins when they had just turned 2. It was slightly challenging, but soon they mastered all the puzzles, and I was afraid they would outgrow it too quickly. However, they never got bored with it.

Now the twins are almost 3 years old, and they are using this to learn new things! They get so excited about using the triangles to make rectangles and squares. They will do the ship and the house puzzles with triangles only, filling in the big square and rectangle spaces with two or four triangles instead.

I also have a daughter who is 15 months old. She loves the puzzles now, too. She fills in the circle and oval pieces, but the other shapes are a little too hard for her to do by herself. There are plenty of puzzle boards and shape pieces for all three kids to do the puzzles at the same time.

The shapes are painted wood. We do have a few teeth marks in them after a year of play, but they have held up very well. The puzzles have been thrown around a lot, and they still look like new. I'm sure we're missing a circle or triangle here and there, but there are enough pieces that we don't miss the couple pieces we may have lost.

I definitely think this has prepared my twins for more advanced pattern blocks - now I just have to decide which set to buy!

Cheap Star Wars Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano with Rotta the Huttlet 3-3/4 Inch Scale Action Figure CW26 On Sale

Purchased this for my 6-year-old nephew for Christmas. He hasn't let it out of his sight since. He spends hours role-playing with it and has thanked me multiple times. Well worth the price.

Cheap My Pillow Pets Lavender Unicorn 18" On Sale

Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader

Cheap Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader On Sale

So, my 1 year old little boy had his first birthday party and got this toy among many other toys. He instantly fell in love with this truck. Another toy he got that day was an Elmo Live and he literally ran over it with this truck. He got the ball popper wihich he paid no attention to. He got a lawn mower that makes popping noises and he paid no attention to it either. If you can see in the picture of the truck the big red handle above the shovel...he stands and holds this handle and walks with the truck pushing it backwards. I guess he loves it so much because he is learning to walk and this gives him the mobility he wants. He gave my wife out following him around. Great toy! Don't pass it up because of the mindless bad reviews. I am only speaking for boys around the time they are learning to walk.

Cheap Munchkin Gone Fishin Bath Toy Set On Sale

My little boy loves this toy. He has lots of squirt bath toys, so he wasn't super excited about those, but he really liked the challenge of being able to pick them up with the pole. I love it because it helps improve his motor skills. I'm always looking for good developmental toys and this works great because he has so much fun and is so proud of himself when he "catches" them. He mainly uses it with his water table rather than in the bath.

Cheap Hide 'Em & Find 'Em Eggs (Single pack Random Color) On Sale

I was very pleased with the quality of this toy but even more impressed with how much fun our grandaughter had playing with it. It is one of her favorite things. What is most enjoyable is the interaction of parents (or grandparents) to be a part of the fun. Hiding the eggs and watching her search for them was precious. I would highly recommend this toy for any child.

Transformers Movie 2 Combiner - Construction Devastator

Cheap Transformers Movie 2 Combiner - Construction Devastator On Sale

The Transformers Movie 2 Devastator toy is very cool, although expensive as well. He is very much like Devastator in the movie and my son really enjoys playing with him. The main drawback is that you cannot turn off the sound, and he will be activated by movement, so be careful where you put him or he may wake you or your child at night!

Cheap Colorforms Fancy Nancy 3 - D Deluxe Play Set On Sale

I bought this box colorforms my granddaugher. My children had always enjoyed my little colorforms and I want to enjoy one too.
I was a little disapointed that the box did not have to stand on his own, I end up cutting the Ribbon that held in place, but he enjoys the right.

Cheap Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Happy Handle Stamp Set On Sale

This is really nice stamp stage. The handles are perfect for small children as my daughter 2 years. Washes off the ink and no problems

Original Memory

Cheap Original Memory On Sale

I am a toddler teacher in a daycare center and bought this game to use with our older 2's who are in need of a cognitive challenge. I only use a couple of sets of the cards at any time and don't expect that a 2 yr. old will be able to play the game the same as a 4,5, or 6 year old could. It is a great game that helps to sharpen memory skills as well as language skills and I think it is a better investment than any computer game ever will be. The only thing is that the cards will eventually get beat up from use but isn't that how you know a game is well loved?

Cheap Silly Bandz (Animal Rubber Bands) Zoo Pack of 24 On Sale

My son (of age 7) had 2 packs of this silly banz in other shapes, but begged me for a new one in dragon shape. I ordered it with 2-day shipping, which is supposed to arrive in the winter storm day. To our surprise, it arrived one day earlier at night (shortly before 9pm est). My son was thrilled, and I thank Amazon for the ensured service. Also, I can buy this from local stores with about the same price; but they normally don't carry all kinds of shapes.

Cheap Smart Mom Teething Bling Donut Shaped Necklace - Jade On Sale

I originally purchased a different brand of teething jewelry by accident. That necklace was awful (the sting was cheap and so short that my baby could not play with it, not to mention there wasn't a clasp). "Smart Mom Teething Bling" is a GREAT product! I was given the turquoise one as a gift. I love it! The brilliant blue color is beautiful. The silk ribbon is smooth, soft, durable and just long enough for baby to have fun. Smart Mom necklaces come with a breakaway cord for safety measures and it has a clasp which I love! I've had my necklace a few days and have gotten compliments left & right! People do not know it is for the baby since it is so stylish BUT my baby knows it is for her! She just turned 7 months and she loves to play & chew on it. I think she likes to drop and pick it up the most! I wish I would have had this months ago when the whole teething thing started! Also, I have to say, their customer service is phenomenal! I had some questions about their product so I contacted the company...I received an immediate response. Their service was above and beyond what anyone could expect.

Webkinz Pink Pony

Cheap Webkinz Pink Pony On Sale

I BOUGHT THIS AT HALLMARK WHEN IT WAS THE PET OF THE MONTH I BOUGHT IT BECAUSE IT WAS CUTE AND ONLINE IT SAID THAT IF YOU BUY THE PET OF THE MONTH IN THAT EXACT MONTH YOULL GET A LOOT BAG OF SUPRISES THAT YOU CANT GET ANYWHERE ELSE AND I WANTED TO GET THE LOOT BAG OF SUPRISES AND WHEN I ADOPTED MY PET I DIDNT GET IT!!!! I ONLY GOT THE GIFT BOX THAT IT USALLY GIVES YOU WHEN YOU ADOPT A PET AND I SAID TO MYSELF "WHAT A WASTE"!!

Cheap Camp Board Game On Sale

Our 6 year old granddaughter loves to play board games. Her favorite right now is the Camp Board Game. It's quick, easy to learn and players with different abilities can all be challenged. As you play you learn new facts about animals and nature. I highly recommend it.

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