Pretty good but had some blems in it.But a good price. Might be worth spending a few more dollars for a higher end felt.Works well so far but no spills to test the Teflon.
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8' Wine Mali 865 Teflon Pool Table Cloth Felt
Pretty good but had some blems in it.But a good price. Might be worth spending a few more dollars for a higher end felt.Works well so far but no spills to test the Teflon.
Reaper Warlord: Wood Elf Sergeant
I cannot stress enough that I like the reaper miniatures for their quality, detail. clean design, etc... these are the highest quality miniatures on the market for the price. I love them.
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Well first off is is NOT what the photo shows! It is a Reaper Wood Elf Sgt Mini but its metal, with cheap plastic base. Mine came with a lot of pitting on the chest and waist of the mini, rest of it had minor pitting. Bow string on mine was about 1/4 bows length just a tiny little thing that had been bent. It comes in a small plastic front case with ppr backing, with no support/foam it flopped around and prob bend the string and caused minor scratches.Along with bow string the top 1/2 of the bow was bent into the chest/shoulder... again prob from not being secure in its package. Price was good, but add in way more shipping then needed ($5) for 1.5 ounces!This is my first reaper mini, i have another coming in few days. If it is ok I'll prob try and give Reaper another shot.
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Thomas The Tank Rolling Art Desk
I have a 3 yr old nepfew who loves this train tank rolling art desk. I suggest you buy your own color crayon for more different colors to color with. pulls out easily & nice :)
Lunt Silver Plated Piggy bank
A little pricey, but cute. We bought this for a new grandson and wanted to have his name engraved on it. Most jewelers (I checked with several in two cities) would not engrave it since their engraving machines are designed to engrave mostly flat objects. They said it would have to be sent away for hand engraving, more costly. I finally found the jeweler in a small shop in a corner of our mall who managed to clamp it in his slightly different machine and engraved it while we waited. Moral: if you want to buy this, try to do so at a shop that will engrave it.
JOOLA Inside Table Tennis Table
So after researching every table out there for $400 or less, I decided on the Joola Inside, and I'm VERY pleased.First of all, assembly was simple... this is a big deal if you are aware of all the horror story reviews out there regarding assembly of similarly priced tables. It comes almost completely assembled,all you have to do is assemble the wheel brackets. Piece of cake. It very well made, and extremely solid. It's a 2-piece table, so none of the mismatch concerns that plague some of the 4-piece tables (beware the 4-piece tables!). The two halves line up perfectly. Very easy to roll and fold up for storage. Can't imagine why you'd need more unless you absolutely must have a thicker surface (a legitimate concern for advanced players, but not for the average recreational player).Low price, but in no way says "cheap". Highly recommended!!!
The table comes pre-assembled with fold out legs that are quiet sturdy.After five minutes to secure additional legs and wheels with two adjustable wrenches, the table is ready to stand upright.Leveling is made easy by adjusting wheels and attached leg stoppers.Directions for assembling table suffer in translation, but anyone of average intelligence can figure it out.
Lastly secure net with provided spring-tensioned vices and voila!!!!Ready to play.
Table is sturdy, stable and built to last...If you're in the market for an affordable, well-designed, and easy to assemble table which should provide years of enjoyment, look no further.
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We bought this table a month ago after looking at a dozen others on line, and reading all the reviews. The table arrived ahead of the committed date, it was very simple to set up my son and i had it up in less than 30 minutes. The table comes in two parts so is very easy to bring into a basement. The boys have been playing on it for several hours a day, with their friends and so far there have been no issues at all. we love it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a indoor table.Read Best Reviews of JOOLA Inside Table Tennis Table Here
We ordered this table on Aug 4 and it arrived at our home on Aug 22.We had hoped to get it sooner, there was a bit of a mix up in the tracking of the shipment.But we are very pleased with this table.It arrived mostly assembled, just needed to add the wheel legs at the bottom.The table itself is quite sturdy and folds up easily either for individual play or storage.Though we had slight damage in the connection of one of the legs not being secured underneath, Amazon was gracious in their customer service to help satisfy our purchase.Even Joola, the manufacturer, was helpful.For the price, I would definitely recommend this table.Want JOOLA Inside Table Tennis Table Discount?
Table is a simple and solid product.It was easy to fit together and is easy to store and put awayThere are two comments to make which are small points:
1.Edging is prone to splitting off.I had to glue one piece (perhap damaged in moving to basement).Its wise to put a little bit of black electrical tape on each corner to both stop this and take away the sharp edge
2.The net is very high quality, but instructions are not clear.You need to remove the barral from inside the posts feed the net onto it (all the way down) and then insert the net + barral back into each post and screw up the thread.It is a little tight, but once done it works very well and is a solid and sturdy net.
Having now got this set up I expect many years of use out of this product
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Isabeau Laroche, Female Paladin
Item came broken. the cast was off, so there is a huge seam running across the bottom of the base that make it impossible to stand up. also, the shield arm came attached to the base, not the body. don't know if this was intentional or not, but being as i would expect it to be attached to where anatomy would attach it, id does not make sense to me. lastly, the sword hilt was bent and when i bent it back, it snapped off. i'm frankly not sure how this made it into he packaging.
Carcassonne
Most people come to this game after they have already been introduced to the European Designer Games by Settlers of Catan. This is a different kind of game than Settlers but in some senses it shares a lot of commonalities.The game is easy to learn for a wide audience, it is reasonably quick to play (30 40 minutes) and is a very "immersive" game i.e. there aren't long periods of boredom. There are elements of strategy and luck, which makes for a "fun" game experience.
This game is fun for children and adults. For children the "farmers" are a little too complex, but the game works very well without that element.
The game consists of laying tiles to build cities, roads and monasteries in the South of France. Points are gained by creating long roads, building large cities or farming multiple farms. It draws elements of building jigsaw puzzles together with a strategy game of competing for territory.
I have played this game with family members who aren't really into board games and they enjoyed it just as much as gamers.
There are many expansions to this game which add a few more dimensions as you get more advanced. There is a very high replay-ability.
I would high recommend this game to people who are bored with standard Monopoly or Cranium type board games that are popular in the US.
If you loved Settler's of Catan this a "must"!
Summary:
General
o 2 5 Players
o 30 40 minutes Playing time
Audience -
o Children & Adults
o Serious and Casual Gamers
Format
o Tile Laying
o Combines Strategy & Luck
Longevity
o High Replay-ability
o Quality Components
Okay, so the game has been around for awhile, I was just looking in the wrong places.I don't remember how I was led to this game, I was looking at a game site on the Web and they said how this game is consistently rated #1.So I clicked on it, and in a carefree mood I purchased it. I LOVE IT.Even my husband who usually rolls his eyes whena game is pulled out , has said he enjoys this game.We often play it with a 9 and 11 year old, and they are easily able to grasp the concepts, although their strategies could use some work.
What is so nice about this game is that there are no dice, no money to count and no constantly moving a piece around a board.Instead each player on his turn picks a cardboard tile(nice thick quality) and places it on the table, which acts as your board.You basically create your own puzzle each game, so it is never the same.Rivers match up to rivers, or city to city, road to road.You have to decide the best place to put the piece you just picked.
Sometimes the games are lopsided, with one person building a huge city and getting tons of points, but that is often due to the other players error and not a game fault.We have only been playing it 2 weeks, but so far I have learned/figured out something new after each game to help with future strategies.It's a quick game, and high quality.I have been so impressed with this one, that I have already purchased some expansions andRio Grandes new game of Ark of the Covenant and Hunters and Gatherers, both using the same concept of Carcassonne but with variations.
This game definitely beats out the common store favorites of Clue, Monopoly, Life, Stratego and blah blah blah.There is a reason why it has been a #1 game, try it out!
This is a tile-placement game.Square tiles have roads, monasteries, cities and farmland printed on them.Each player in turn reveals a tile and places it such that all edges match edges already placed.For instance, a road has to connect to a road, it can not just stop.Once a player places a tile, they can claim part of the tile (road, farmland, city, or monastery).As these features grow the player gets more points.Monasteries do not grow, points are gained by filling in the nine surrounding spaces.
The skill comes from knowing just what to claim.Each player has a limited number of claim tokens.Once a feature is completed (road, city or monastery), the points are collected and the claim token becomes available for use again.Players must balance their use of the tokens and work to complete features so they can claim even more.One trick is to complete a short road or small city (just two tiles, sometimes three) and then claim it, thus getting the points and getting the claim token back immediately.
This is a quick game.Playing time is relatively short (thirty minutes or so) and play is easy.No two games are ever the same thus keeping the game fresh.A fun game for two to six players.The game is reasonably small and easy to transport.Pieces are cardboard tiles and wooden claim tokens.If you are looking for a fun game that doesn't take hours, then this one might be for you.
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I bought this for the family to play and I (Dad) love to play it on a lazy/quiet day.It is not much fun for parties.My wife thinks it is tedious but she does not care for strategy games in general (she prefers Uno).My nine year old daughter plays it with me and she enjoys it.My daughter (as other parents have mentioned about their children) does not do farmers for two reasons:farmers are just complicated enough that she avoids the concept plus she is very sensitive about not running out of followers and very much understands that farmers once placed are not recoverable until the game ends.For this reason I tend to outscore her handily (fortunately for me she understands that the farmer issue is why I always win but she loves to play strategy games with Daddy and she is closing the scoring gap over time).This game is not a "hoot" nor is it quickly paced.It is more of a moderate intensity strategy game.It is not however an overly complicated game that is hard or boringly slow to play.It is both easy enough that truly anyone could play (and enjoy) it yet engaging enough that serious thinkers can have fun with it.
This game does take up an entire dinette table to play and is not suitable for playing in the car for example.We put it in our RV and play it whenever we are camping.It is perfect for that.When I first read the description of Carcassonne, I dismissed it as something that I wouldn't really enjoy (I've never really liked how luck is the dominant element of tile-laying games).But there were so many fantastic reviews that mentioned how `strategic' it was, we decided to dig into our game fund and buy it!It was an instant hit with family and friends including my wife and daughter, who are not avid game players.
I won't waste time explaining the rules or details of gameplay, but I will say that learning the game is very easy.The game plays in about a half hour (a bit more with expansions), which is great because people can come and go as they please no long term commitments here.Even adding `The River' (included in the basic game edition that we bought) and the `Inns and Cathedrals' expansion rules isn't a burden.The only area that can be a bit confusing is scoring for farmlands.We did it incorrectly the first night, but as I was re-reading the rules to clarify it, it became clear on how they should be scored.
The mechanics of gameplay can be tinkered with to produce variations that you may like.For instance, we don't use the standard rules for placing the river tiles at the beginning of the game.We shuffle all 12 tiles, picking and laying tiles to build the river only until the two ends (the spring and the lake) have been placed.This way, the length of the river (2 to 12 tiles) varies from one game to the next.
The tile laying aspect of this game is, of course, mostly luck.There's no strategy that can give you the tile you need you'll either be lucky or not.On one game, my son and I were both waiting to finish cities near the end of the game, needing identical pieces.He drew the tile and scored, I ended up with a zero for that city and lost the game.Had I drawn the tile, I'd have won.Of course, the more players you have, the less chance you have of getting that tile that you really need.
Placing tiles carefully is the key to strategizing.Should you build a bunch of small cities, or a lesser amount of large ones?Should you finish that road or try to build it as long as possible?Should you expand your own farms, roads, and cities, or `steal' points from another player?There is no one strategy that is fail-safe (at least none that I've found).
Strategy comes in not only in where the tiles are places, but also in the placement of your followers (`meeples') to score points for roads (as thieves), farms (farmers), cloisters (monks) and cities (knights).Since you have only a small amount of meeples, so managing them wisely is of the utmost importance..
When it's all put together, these elements combine to make a fun and unpredictable game that is different every time you play it.
We purchased the "Inns and Cathedrals" expansion, in which Inns can double the value of roads and Cathedrals score you additional points in cities.But if those cities and roads remain unfinished at the end of the game, the whole city (or road) is worthless!This set also comes with a large follower (worth 2 regular followers) for each color, a complete set of followers for a sixth color (gray), and `50/100' tiles to make keeping score easier.
There are several other expansions for Carcassone, each adding a twist here or there, as well as increasing the number of tiles.We hope to add some of those to our collection over time, but we don't really find the game lacking anything the way it is, either.While these expansions aren't necessary to enjoy the game, the additional tiles, rules, and strategies really modify the game up nicely.There is also a `big box' available which includes the base game plus five expansions.
I recommend this game highly.While I can't say that it will replace game nights of taking out a large board game for a 2-3 hour showdown, this game stands on its' own merits, being a fine game for 2 to 5 players (six with the I & C expansion).But more importantly, it's the kind of game that can entice non-gamers into the fold, and every person that I have introduced the game to (both gamers and non-gamers alike) loves it.Carcassonne is proof that a game doesn't have to be massive or have highly technical rules to be challenging and fun.
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ToySmith Tiny Table Tennis
This is a very cute toy but not as big as I thought.I did not pay attenion to the size when ordering so this was my fault. Have not played with it yet but it is cute
4 in 1 Wooden Game Set: Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, Chinese Checkers
I was a little leary of this product. . .well that feeling was justified. Cheaply made. The chinese checkers part is particle board, the backgamon is painted onto the bottom of the inside drawer which is a little awkard. The shakers for the dice are terrible with somehow not enough glue to hold the pleather on them yet somehow so much it is smeared all over, so I'm just throwing those away (they prevent the Chinese checkers insert from fitting in the drawer anyway!). The actual wooden case seems pretty good though, and the play peices are wood, which I like. Fortunatly I'm pretty crafty, so I think I can adapt some of the disadvantages into pluses, like painting a tic-tac-toe board onto the blank underside of the particle board CC insert & maybe painting another game under the drawer. I'm going to have to order some new marbles though, because the hollow plastic ones that came with this are just awful! I purchased this for me and my son, and it will be adaquate for play, however I would be embarased to give this to someone as a gift.
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My grandson and I are enjoying the game boards.It was well worth the money. It looks just like the picture.Read Best Reviews of 4 in 1 Wooden Game Set: Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, Chinese Checkers Here
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Lipper International 524WN Child's Round Table and 2-Chair set, Walnut
Looks great, and the kids love it. The issue we had was that some of the screw-holes for the legs (under the table top) weren't drilled. We had to customize our drill to even reach that far and so close to the table top and maintain a straight angle (live overseas with limited resources). The end result was a beautiful wobbly table, but mostly due to the manufacturer's poor Quality Control procedures and our drilling limitations.Save 16% Off
Lego Belville the Snow Queen 5961
Can't say enough about how awesome this set is! If it weren't for the steep price tag on it right now, i'd easily buy this set 10 times over, or more!I just love the crystals, snowflake, gems, ice skates, and the snowy 'rock' pieces. Pretty much every piece in this set is awesome!
I like to take the blue snowflake skirt from the princess in the LEGO Belville Fairytales Winter Royal Stables (7581), and put it on my Snow Queen, and tape the horse's wings onto her, to turn her into a regular little Snow Angel. =D
The Hans Christian Andersen theme was just way too short lived, and in my opinion, one of the best Belville Themes ever created! (The box is also designed with a front flap you lift to see a brief picture story for which the set was inspired.)
Gund Philbin 13" Bear
Most darling little bear I've gotten thus far. His fur is very soft, which is perfect for little ones and the texture changes when brushed in the wrong direction. for a small bear he really has a good expression on his face one that is sure to warm the heart of everyone he meets.
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This was purchased for my daughter who loves it. He has an adorable face with a nose that you want to tweak. He is soft and cuddly right down to those cute paws!Want Gund Philbin 13" Bear Discount?
A friend of mine collects the Gund Bears, she's purchases one every Christmas season as part of a charity cause.I surprised her this year and gave her Gund Philbin, the baby Gund bear as a Christmas gift, SHE LOVES HIM!I love the fact that it arrived SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO quickly and as soft as a baby bear!Thank U!
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Pressman Toy Double Six Dominoes
I bought these for a photo shoot we were going to set them up and knock them down. I ended up having to glue them to a large paper. These are the cheapest option if you simply just want to play the game. They are very cheaply made and will not do for setting them up as falling dominos.
I ordered these as I remember having this same set as a child. However, it seems that production quality has dramatically declined since then. The bottom half of the box was made of cardboard thinner than that of a shirt gift box and was folded, not glued. Fine, I can toss the dominoes in a baggie or another box or tin. Except that the dominoes are purely good for a basic game of dominoes. They are made of some type of very lightweight wood and aren't uniform in size or shape, some of them being not even rectangular, some of them being curved. They do stand up for a knock-em-down kind of fun, but not as well as a good set would. For a set of dominoes to throw in with the camping gear for portable entertainment on a rainy day, sure, they're fine. But having had this exact same set as a child and knowing that the quality has declined, I'm disappointed.
2004 Legends of Ireland Faerie Queen Redhead Barbie Doll
Amazing and breathtaking is this doll!! The detail given to her perfect face and gown is incredible.I have a collection of 75 Barbies and I consider her my QUEEN DOLL. She is exquisite in every way!!
Penguin Tabletop Igloo Display 4-Piece Set
I purchased this for my son's birthday party. He wanted a penguin party but in the middle of summer I couldn't find any penguin stuff. This worked great and it was the most favorite decoration!
Copag Bridge Size Jumbo Index 1546 Playing Cards (Green Burgundy Setup)
I have several sets of plastic playing cards (Kem, Copag, Da Vinci, Modiano, etc). Whenever someone asks me which brand of plastic cards they should buy, I tell them to buy Copag. All plastic cards have their pros and cons, but IMHO Copag offers a very nice well rounded product.QUALITY: All four of the brands of plastic cards mentioned above, make great quality plastic cards. Although I should mention that I have a thirty year old set of Kem cards. But the last three sets of Kem's I bought makes me seriously wonder about Kem's quality control these days (that's a whole other review).
VARIETY: When it comes to choices of sizes (poker/bridge, regular/jumbo) and backs (designs/colors), Copag and Kem offer a large variety of choices, which makes it easy to find a set that fits your needs. FYI, about 95% of poker rooms in the U.S. use bridge size cards with a regular index. I personally like the bridge size jumbo index for our home games. Because no matter where you sit, the lighting, or peoples eyesight, they can usually see the cards better.
PACKAGING: A hard shell plastic case comes standard with all Copag and Kem cards. The Da Vinci and Modiano cards come in a cardboard box with a plastic tray, unless they specifically say it comes with a hard shell case. I like having a hard shell case for the extra protection, taking them to poker night at someone else's house, and because it'll last longer than a cardboard box. I also like the fact that the lid on the Copag hard shell case fits snug, compared to the lose fit of the Kem and Da Vinci plastic cases.
PRICE: I think all the brands above are reasonably priced compared to how long they will last vs paper cards. So you might as well just go with the brand that has the best price. That's another reason I lean towards Copag's over Kem's.
HANDLING: Plastic cards do handle differently than paper cards.As far as plastic cards go, some brands are a little thicker than others. Which may make them fill a little stiffer. Nothing wrong with either one, some people may just have a personal preference. A deck of Copag and Kem's are about the same thickness, while the Modiano decks are about 3 cards thicker, the Da Vinci Ruote are about 2 cards thicker, and the Da Vinci Club Casino are about 4 cards thicker.
AESTHETICS: I had to throw this in here because some people like to nit-pick over the aesthetics of plastic cards. Fonts, colors, face card paint, backs, etc. Why didn't I ever notice this stuff before? Oh yeah, I was busy concentrating on the game :) Unless you're holding the different brands of cards side-by-side, you're really not going to notice the differences...they're just cards.
To sum it all up: What size cards do you want, poker or bridge? What size index do you want regular or jumbo? Good, now search amazon for "Copag", pick a back design/color you like and order it. Or better yet, order two sets and get free shipping :) OK, seriously, you'll be happy with any of the brands I mentioned. I just think Copag has a little bit better bang-for-the-buck overall, and that's why I usually recommend them to anyone that asks.
I also like the unique backing colors, for variety from the standard red and blue.They are a little slippery, but we're used to them.And the plastic case is great.
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Kettler 7205-100 GT-45 Table Tennis Racquet
This is a nice looking racquet but performs below par. You get what you pay for. If you are looking for decent racquets go with the Joola brand of racquets they are far superior.
This racquet is only for your guests that don't know anything about true table tennis.It is a good, inexpensive introduction to a pips-in paddle but anyone who is looking to really learn table tennis should look at Butterfly or Killerspin paddles.
Rectangle Table & Two Chair Set
I bought this table for my 2.5 yr old daughter to use as a craft table.She can easily climb onto the chairs; although they are meant for bigger kids.I like that though because she will be able to use this table well into her elementary years.This table is extremely high quality and durable...it looks great in our craft room and will definitely last a long time.My daughter paints/colors/stamps, etc at this table...and everything washes up easily from it.
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The table and chairs are well constructed and simple to assemble.The ability for my sons to have a table at their height was the main priority for this purchase and it succeeded!I would recommend this product for any family with children as this is a great location for them to entertain themselves with games, educational activities, or even eating.Read Best Reviews of Rectangle Table & Two Chair Set Here
Awesome quality, easy to assemble... However, you may want to use a little wood glue from the start for some extra strength.Not needed though.Want Rectangle Table & Two Chair Set Discount?
My daughter, who is two and a half, loves this table.We eat breakfast at it together every morning.It is not too large for her and not too small for me just the right size.It is durable, looks good, easy to put together and at a fair price.5 starts.
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Bolt Action 28mm British Chindit Specialists
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Offi Kids Kapsule Chair
Our two year old son loves this chair. It's fairly big, which means he'll be able to use it for a long time. The quality of plastic is really great. Even I can sit on it and it doesn't even bend or warp, much less threaten to break. (And I weigh... Not a little.) It has storage which may be better for a 3-6 year old but has been a source of drama for us with our 1-2 year old. He likes to grab things and put them in there. If we need to take the chair apart, we can. But it's waaay too difficult for him and it's never come apart on its own. This is a nice, durable chair that's worth the money. And my child, like many others from the reviews I've read, likes to push this around and be pushed around while sitting on it.
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I toddler had a huge smile on her face when she first saw the chair in her room, hence the 3 stars. However, it did take me awhile to put the capsule together when I first received it, and I am usually very handy when it comes to things that requires assembly. The 2 parts keeps slipping off when you trying to push them together to lock. Anyway, took me awhile.Also I wish the chair itself is less transparent in color, I think it would look a lot cuter if the color was more solid bright orange, but that is just subjective from my part. The color itself is quite similar to the picture advertised on site though.