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Ping Pong 6 Paddle & 6 Ball Rack Solid Oak (Unfinished)

Ping Pong 6 Paddle & 6 Ball Rack Solid OakItem is attractive and works perfectly.Well-made.Awesome that it comes from Colorado, too! Thanks a whole bunch.This completes our ping pong playing area in the garage.

Simple, but functional. It came unfinished. Took two evenings to stain and clear coat. Very pleased with it. The area looks much better than paddles and balls scattered on the floor.

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Only one of the 2 screws that hold the 2 "holder" (paddle & balls) pieces came with the unit.Also the holes that hold the balls are too close together to allow all 6 balls "seat" into the holes.Otherwise okay ...... still made it work basicly.

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Franklin Sports Table Tennis To Go (Multi-color)

Franklin Sports Table Tennis To GoSo easy to use (agreed about not being able to figure out the net at first) -SO much fun, and everything fits in the tiny little bag. We just keep it on our sideboard of our dining room and pull it out to play whenever the fancy strikes us. Perfect little set!

This is a great product.It was hard to figure out how to get it apart in the begining because there is no instructions, but once I figured to just bend and pull hard on it, and that it wouldn't break, it was cool.It is easy to use no muss no fuss.Great!

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Red Tool Box Racing Car

Red Tool Box Racing CarThe twins and Grand Pap had a ball.My dinning room table had parts everywhere but the 5 yr olds and grand pap got it all together with much laughter and fun

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Carl 12200 Bidex Professional 10-Sheet Rotary Trimmer, Metal Base, 12 x 11

Carl 12200 Bidex Professional 10-Sheet Rotary Trimmer, Metal Base, 12 x 11
  • Carbide blade provides smooth operation
  • Cuts up to 10 sheets of standard 20-pound bond paper
  • Cuts mat board, card stock, plastic sheets, etc; ideal for home office functions or craft projects
  • Up to 11 different cutting blade patterns available -sold separately
  • Limited lifetime warranty -excluding blade and cutting mat
  • Count on precise, accurate cuts with the premium carbide blade.
  • Cuts up to 10 sheets.
  • Does Not Include Blade or Mat.
  • Patented rail system holds paper firmly to ensure a sharp edge and exact cut.
  • Sturdy metal base is calibrated and features preset measurements for common-sized items.

A basic paper cutter, I have found so many uses for this!It cuts through several pieces of paper at once maybe 10 sheets, and the rotary blade is precise and much safer than the guillotine style.I use it to cut photos I've printed from the computer, school projects, cutting strips for paper chains, cutting paper for crafts, cutting recipes to fit into my recipe box, etc.It's small enough to store easily too and even to bring it with me if I'm crafting away from home.

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This trimmer is very definitely worth the price. It cuts smoothly every time. Because of the clear plastic edges, there's no guesswork involved in setting up the cutting line for small pieces. There is a grid on the bed of the trimmer, marked for setting up bigger pieces without having to examine the path of the cutting blade. Amazing amongst trimmers, this one is actually true to the right angle between horizontal and vertical. The trimmer weighs more than plastic ones, but I still use it on my lap for last minute adjustments in card-making. This trimmer is by Carl, whose website gives the impression that Carl is a serious company, producing quality products. I use the trimmer daily, and am very happy with it.

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I had this on my wish list for Christmas this year & my mom bought it for me.I had not actually ever seen this product except for online.Just before Thanksgiving I borrowed a friends Fiskars brand rotary trimmer & decided I'd like one of my own.I chose this particular one because of size & pricing.I am very, very pleased it is a much better quality than the Fiskars.Very solid metal & hard plastic construction.Easy removal of small interchangeable blades with handy blade storage on underside of trimmer (have to love anything that's self containing :).Highly recommended !!!

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I was looking for a paper cutter to trim digital photos from my new printer, and took the title of "professional" perhaps a bit too literally.The paper cutter came in a plastic case, and the construction of the item was about at that level.The cutter essentially pushes a rolling blade, somewhat like a pizza cutter, through whatever material you're trying to cut against a hard rubber strip.The "patented" holder doesn't hold pictures very well.What results is a curvy, poorly cut photo.In addition, the pictures would then stick to the rubber strip (which Carl's website said was due to some kind of suction effect), and would take a good tug to get off.

After being thoroughly disappointed (it's $29.95 plus about $10 shipping from Amazon/Adorama), I asked my local art store what they used, and they showed me their 6 year-old German-made Dahle 507 Personal Trimmer, which with self-sharpening blades, was still cutting sharply and precisely after all these years.They apparently use it for all their small cutting needs in the store.I bought one for $50 after a bit more research, and have just finished retrimming all my photos so that they have straight edges (and it worked perfectly).If what you're looking for is a digital photo cutter, go for a Dahle or one of the better ones at Amazon.I'd avoid this product.Personally, I'd avoid the Carl brand, but have no personal knowledge of their higher end products.

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Clearly "rkm001" has had some difficulty in using this equipment.I have one that I used as part of my job.I have probably cut over 1000 photos/labels/etc.Other people in the office have cut more than 2000 photos.It does exactly what it is supposed to do it cuts a straight line along the edge of the guide.

Where this problem arises is when the cutting surface, underneath the cutting wheel, becomes worn from use.I grove will slowly develop and since the cutting surface is not fixed in position and can slide from side to side, the grove will not be straight nor will it be parallel to the cutting guide.

To solve this problem, you should not use extreme force when cutting.Gentle pressure is adequate for cutting a photo.You can also remove the cutting surface and rotate it 90° or even flip it over.This gives you four cutting surfaces to work with.Ultimately you will need to replace it.Carl makes those too.

For $20, it works well and unless you plan to cut thousands of times a month, it is fine for home or light office use.

Turtle Sandbox

Turtle SandboxMost of my friends own this sandbox, so I'm very familiar with its advantages and disadvantages.As sandboxes go, Little Tykes are the best because they hold up well through much use and outside weather.The turtle sandbox is a nice starter sandbox for any toddler.It does a good job of keeping the rain out and the domed lid allows room for the toys to stay inside.

I would mention though that they also make a little bit larger and nicer version of this sandbox that is shaped like a dinosaur.The dinosaur version holds twice as much sand and the dinosaur's feet serve as handy little stools for the kids or adults to sit on.The larger version fits three to four toddlers nicely while the turtle only has room for two at most.

When we purchased a sandbox, we chose the dinosaur for those reasons, and I mention this as just something to consider when researching sandboxes.Either one may be the right choice for you depending upon your budget and preferences. Both sandboxes are great--you can't lose either way.

This sandbox is perfect when you only have a very small yard, or balcony or deck for your children to play (or maybe at a grandparents house for those visits).

Only two toddlers fit in it at once if they want room to play but often my children sit on the outside of it and use it for sandplay rather than sitting in it.They seem to enjoy this just as much as if they were sitting in the sand themselves.

The lid is great to keep the sand clean and keep out the neighbourhood cats!I've found only on really windy days will the lid ever flip off.If we know a storm is coming we often just put a brick or something on top to hold it in place until the storm has past.

The lid is easy for my toddlers to remove on their own and has stood the test of time with kids jumping all over and bein out in the weather.

I like these plastic sandboxes as well as you can easily wash them down and if you are moving house you can simply empty it and take it with you.

A great little sandbox for a family that has a small space or is on the move.

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My sister was given one of these on her second birthday, she is now 12, and it was given to my daughter.The sandboxstll looks new.The plastic has not faded, cracked or warped.It has been left outside for years.The lid fits it perfectly, and no water leaks into the sand.The children can stand on the lid without any problems.Also it is easy to clean, at the end of the summer, we use soft scrub on it and put it in storage until the next year.Your kids will love this!

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This is a very durable, useful and fun sand box.The plastic "gives" nicely, but at the same time won't break apart, tear or dent easily.Our 2 year old son walks on the sides of the sand box as wellas the top, and both pop back into shape repeatedly.

Surprisingly,although the top is held in place by two loose-fitting "pegs",the top stays put in all but very high winds.The top does a very good jobof keeping the sand clean and dry.At the same time, our son can easilyremove it and is very close to being able to put it back on correctly,too.

It's a fun toy, a classic in the making.

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We inherited this sandbox with our new house (the previous owners didn't need it anymore, so they left it in the garage). It has survived our son, my niece and nephew's visits, and I'm told the previous owners had 3 grandchildren that played with it first. Last summer, since my son was too young for sand, we filled it with water, and used it as a small pool for him to cool off in. It was the perfect depth for him (he was around 9 months old), and the textured surface wasn't as slippery as most wading pools tend to be when wet. I could easily reach him wherever he might scoot to from my blanket next to it on the grass. This year we will try sand. My niece and nephew used it as a sand box before my son was born, and love that it's big enough to sit in, instead of just leaning over, like some sandboxes. We are extremely happy with it, and would definitely buy another if anything ever happened to this one.

Ailyn Ghontasavos by Reaper Miniatures

Ailyn Ghontasavos by Reaper MiniaturesThe photo definately doesn't do it justice.This simple piece is encredibly detailed.It comes in three parts: the base, the figure, and the sword.This allows for easy painting.In my oppinion, one of the better minis out there.

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Green Bay Packers Table Tennis Paddle

Green Bay Packers Table Tennis PaddleGave this as a gift to a member of our family.He loved them and has said that they're great!

This paddle works fine.However, it is your basic entry level paddlenice that it comes with NFL designs for football fans!

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This paddle is OK, but the logo wore off the first time we used it. It flakes right off where your fingers touched the logo part of the paddle. It looks like it is silk screened on, but just flakes off very easily.

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Imperial MLB Pool Cue

MLB San Francisco Giants Eliminator Billiards CueThis pool stick was as pictured, but was a little disappointed to send a "nice" pool cue without some type of case which is normally accompanied by a pool stick when purchased.

It has a Cardinals logo on it but it is not very obvious. It functions and there are not a lot of options out there for a pool stick with the Cardinals logo, so if you really want the logo it is not a bad purchase. Still, I wish we had been able to find a more attractive stick.

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Cue is great. Factory glue for the cue tip might be subgrade. Tip came off on the break within a week. Easy enough to re-tip. Works great. No bows or warps. If you're a cardinals fan you'll buy it anyway. I did.

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Got 2. Both had a taper roll. Tips are unusablegarbage. I replaced the tip with a good onebut the hit was unbearable due to vibration generated. I play a lotfor 20 years and thought I might of got a deal on something comparable to a house cue. Wrong! On a side note a friend new to the game was happy to take them off my hands vs. me returning to Amazon. He saws he likes them... Important info here is that these were on clearance for $22

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The cue is actually good quality and the logo is great. Nice weight if you like a heavier cue and the balance is good.

I have always used a wood cue, so the fiberglass/wood core cue was new to me.It does have a different feel from standard wood cues (it feels colder for some reason if that makes any sense) but is quite smooth.

One note: it is a two piece cue not a 1 piece cue as advertized, screws together in the middle.

Hot Pink Beverage Napkins (50 pc)

Hot Pink Beverage NapkinsThese are pretty color but not very think or durable napkins.As soon as they get a little moisture on them, they fall apart.They're just a tiny bit thicker than tissue paper you would wipe your nose with.So, not really the best napkins out there.

The review questions ask if this is a fun toy, how educational this toy is,how durable the toy is and how I rate the toy overall.

I haven't tried using napkins as toys yet, and I suppose if we talk about what they are made from then they could be educational. I haven't actually opened this pkg of napkins so I can't say whether they are durable or not.

However, they are sure pretty!

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Nilo Multi-Activity Table with FREE Graphic Playmat

Nilo Multi-Activity Table with FREE Graphic PlaymatThis is much sturdier than the other tables out there, and looks and works with great quality.My older son is 9 and I had bought one for him when he

was 18 mo or so.He used it for five years every day, and its went to my s-i-l who has a toddler and a 5 yr old and is still rock solid.

The melamine works great for playdoh etc.or you can even flip the mat if you don't want to stain up the melamine.The legs and sides are solid

wood, quality, sanded smooth, never a problem with chips, rough edges etc.The other tables you see at walmart, costco etc are way cheaper in feel

and even the pottery barn one is not as solidly built.Nilo has a stained version at their site which looks better in your family room, with french

legs rather than this blocky look, which I plan to purchase for my twin boys first b'day.We used the block mats which they sell with duplos/legos as well.

If you get the caddy plus bin Storage CaddyNilo-Bin Under Table Toy Holder for Nilo Activity Tables

which slide under, the caddy is heavy and hard to lift up, so while your kids can get to the trains in the caddy by themselves,

they can't easily access toys that are under the caddy -which is a good thing if you don't want a huge mess while your back is turned.If cost

is not the only issue, this is the table to pick and it has hand me down ability...

I have been obsessing over the selection of the perfect activity table for my one year old son. I wanted something that would look like a piece of furniture, be multi-functional, and something that would last. I got all my wishes with this table and my son already loves it. We bought the french legged table in the espresso stain. The height of the table is just at my son's chest so he has a little growing to do before he can reach the middle of the table but for now he uses it to cruise and as a place to play with his cars and blocks. I was trying to decide between the PBK table and the Nilo table. After seeing the quality of the natural table at my local specialty toy store and seeing all of the options for trains, art easle, stools, storage bins I decided this table has so much more to offer. I also don't like the multiple reviews about the PBK tables chipping and denting easily (which I am not surprised as my PBK kitchen table has done the same thing). The finish is great, the graphic mat is excellent quality, and the options make this table the best choice out there.

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This is an excellent product.The table is very sturdy.I purchased it for my 2 1/2 year old grandson's trains and he loves it.Usually you find him sitting in the middle of the table with all his trucks, trains and little people around him.On Christmas Day he spent five hours playing with Thomas and Friends at the table.

The table was easy to assemble.The only problem that we had was that there was one missing washer for the leg assembly.

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I can't say enough good things about this table, and about the Nilo people. My 1-yr-old son loves it, and it is the perfect height to help him learn to pull up to stand, and cruise around to get to toys on it. He is very rough, alwaysthrowing toys down on top of the table, but it is quite sturdy and never chips or dents. He is always pulling on it, too, and it has never once wobbled--a very sturdy construction. We also have the Nilo block chairs, which are fabulous, but for some sad reason were discontinued. When I first received the Nilo table, I opened it to find a crack through one of the melanine sides. I wrote to Nilo on their website to tell them I was displeased with their packaging. No kidding, within 5 MINUTES the phone rang and a Nilo rep was apologizing for the crack. He explained that they have made their packaging more and more complex but are still having problems with damaged products due to UPS problems. He told me to throw the old table top away, and he would send me a new one in the mail and charge UPS for the damage. I got the new one in a week and a half. It was incredible customer service! I will definitely buy from them again.

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We have owned this table for 3.5 years now and it has been played on for hours every single day.Our eldest (who is exceptionally tall) is six and he plays on it every day and our youngest has played on it since the age of 1, when she used it for pulling up and cruising around.It is totally solid and a very nice-looking piece of furniture.

We also have the rolling drawer which goes under it, and two stools which go with it.They are all excellent, and the height and design of the table and chairs are extremely ergonomic the kids don't have to crouch on the floor to play, but can sit comfortably.An adult can perch comfortably on the stools too.We just love this set and can't say enough nice things about it!

Buy it you won't regret it.

Also, if you want a change of scene on the table top, Pottery Barn's table mats fit perfectly and you can then use the table for a dollhouse table or whatever you like.Nilo also makes Lego base plates that fit this table and are reversible for Lego and Duplo we have had tons of use out of those too.

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Little Tikes Swing Along Castle

Little Tikes Swing Along CastleThis was a gift to my daughter from the Grandparents for her 1st birthday.Her enjoyment in it was enthusiastic to start with, but very short lived.At the time, she was a new walker and although the steps up to the slide were short, they were a challenge for her to climb.As another reviewer said, by the time she had the hang of climbing and sliding within the next couple of months, the slide was way too short to hold her interest for very long.

The swing on this thing has very little range of motion.Instead of being suspended by a flexible rope or chain, the swing is attached with rigid bars, which stop the swing from going too far forward or backwards.While this is a sensible safety feature on paper, it doesn't translate to a very comfortable ride for the child being pushed by a parent.

I assume that the swing was designed for kids to use by themselves safely.However, most children in this age bracket aren't going to understand how to pump their legs to swing, they can't get themselves in and out of the straps with buckles, and if their legs are long enough to push themselves, they're too big for the swing.

I also feel that the entire unit becomes wobbly too quickly.Even after tighteing all of the fasteners several times, I always feel like it's a bit unstable and fear that it might collapse.It hasn't yet and I'm probably being overly paranoid.

My daughter is now 22 months old and the weather is warm enough for her to be outside again.She climbs up and over the unit, but not much else.We have purchased a very basic swingset for her with 2 belt swings, a toddler swing, glider swing, and slide for under $200 ... a far better investment, in my opinion.She will be able to enjoy this for years to come!



We purchased this playset for my son's first birthday, and we're very pleased!Although he's too young yet to climb ON the toy, he has a great time crawling through the castle and around and under the swing.We can also help him go down the slide, which he loves!He will definitely grow into this adorable and durable playset and it will get more and more fun as he gets older.

We have it in his indoor playroom, which it is sized perfectly for.It would also work well outdoors.The swing is a bit of a clunker, however.It doesn't swing very high, and only keeps his attention for a few minutes.That would NOT influence my decision, though, and I would purchase this set again if I had the chance!

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We've had this set for a few months now and while it was initially a hit, it lost it's luster very quickly with my son. When we first got it (when he was 9 mos) he loved the swing, but was still too young to use the slide. Now, at 14 months, he no longer cares for the swing, and the slide is too short to really amuse him for long.

The swing is very stiff...it doesn't swing freely back and fourth. The way it's bolted onto the unit doesn't allow for it to go very far in either direction. My son is average in height, and when he sits at the top of the slide, it's almost as long as he is with his legs stretched out. As far as assembly, it wasn't too bad. I put it together myself in about an hour, but the slide was a thorn in my side. It (mine at least) wouldn't connect completely with the base, so there's a small gap between the slide and the top platform.

Overall, it wasn't a terrible purchase, but if given the choice again, I'd pass. It's something that becan only enjoyed for such a short time...I'd rather have taken the $140 and put it towards a larger, sturdier swing set that he can use as he continues to grow.

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our 11 month old love this slide but a fan of the swing.it is too stiff and doesn't go very quickly. he loves the tower though and i think he'll enjoy climbing when he's older.

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This is not worth ordering considering how short slide is. It is as long as my kid so he gets no enjoyment out of it. The swing doesn't do much either. He has been on this item 2 times for less than 1 min each. Not worth the price.

African Paint & Play

African Paint & PlayThe paint that came with this set didn't stick well to the toy at all, and was fairly dried-out when we received it.We had to go out and purchase additional paints.My children did enjoy painting and playing with the set, but expect to spend additional money on paint.



This was also a crowd pleaser at the birthday party as many had not seen this product and asked where I got it.

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My daughter has wanted this ever since she saw it at the zoo gift shop. Found this one half the price as the zoo

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Barbie Dream Sofa

Barbie Dream SofaA nice addition to my daughter's Barbie home :-) She has fun with it. It is a really good toy. No complaints



Um, I think I'm reading the price correctly at $70???What kind of message are we sending our kids when we spend money like that for a small plastic toy??It's not even for the whole house! Perhaps the children should be making the furniture for their houses for just a few dollars?Where is the creativity?The anticipation of finding new fabrics and doo-dads?Recycling boxes and so on?Things have sure changed a lot since I was a little girl in love with fashion dolls.And don't get me wrong, I got Barbie stuff a lot as a kid, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't NEAR $70 for a sofa and coffee table.Whew, thanks for letting me vent.That price just HAS to be a typo or something...

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I bought this playset in conjunction with Barbie's My House playset for my 8 and 5 year-old daughters. They really go for sets with lots of small and cute parts, and this Dream Sofa set fit the bill--the little plates and cups really make the grade in their opinion.

The sofa is all molded plastic--nothing is soft--so it's very durable. It's fun for the girls to play with, and if you leave it out of the floor and happen to step on it, your foot might get hurt, but the sofa stays in one piece. It's very durable. It's a great playset at a great price. I highly recommend it!

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fast service good quality same as description.I dont know what else to said But I need to submit a minumun words on my review :)Thanks!!!

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This is a great furniture set for Barbie dolls! The sofa is well made and the table can be folded up for easier storage. Also the pillows are made of actual clothe. There is also a pizza and a pizza box that are not shown in the product picture. I'm not really sure what the cardboard box thing is supposed to be, though.

Gund Susan G. Komen Philbin 18" Plush - Large, Pink

Gund Susan G. Komen Philbin 18' Plush - Large, PinkI sent this to my mom while she was in an extended stay in a re-hab facility after breaking her arm and leg.She sleeps with it and keeps it with her all the time.The grandkids love her when they come to visit.

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MatchBox Super Action Car Wash Playset

MatchBox Super Action Car Wash PlaysetMy 3 1/2 year old son picked this out with a gift card he got for Christmas and he absolutely loves it!It was pretty easy to assemble.The only complaint on durability so far is the little round sponges that "wash" the car fall off constantly.They just click in a hole so there is really nothing to hold them in place.It is a little messy when he spins the cars in the water pot, but we always put it on a bath towel prior to use so clean up is a lot less messier.You can use it with or with out bubbles which also makes it nice if you don't want as big of a mess.My son will play with it for quite a while before getting bored.It was a toy I feel was worth the money.



My son received this for Christmas 2005 and played with it every day. The conveyor belt is noisy when running and the sponges that whirl around at the end of the car wash were constantly falling off and getting lost. After a month of being played with on a daily basis the conveyor belt stopped working it still made plenty of noise but didn't move anymore! When I called Mattel they couldn't offer me replacement parts as the toy was discontinued in 2001! Although they gave me a voucher to buy a replacement toy, it wasn't for as much as I paid for the toy.

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I recently bought this toy for my 2.5 year old daughter.She likes it and plays with it everyday.All the parts assembled easily I didn't even use the directions.I have not had any trouble with parts falling off or breaking.It's great to use an outside toy!

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This toy, like several other Mattel toys I've purchased in the past 5 years are difficult to put together, troublesome to play with, and not durable. I wish Mattel would think more about the kids playing with their toys and less about the stockbrokers. Toys can be easy to assemble. Intuitive to play with and rugged as a tank. It just depends on priorities of the toy design/builder.

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My son has loved matchbox and hot wheels since the age of 2. He is now almost 7, has had this carwash for a while and still plays with it. The sponges come off, but you can put them back on, no biggie. It's very durable as is most matchbox playsets. I know this b/c I have bought my son many hot wheels products to be disapointed. We purposefully buy matchbox sets and this one has yet to disapoint. yes the carwash itself is "clicky" sounding, but it's a toy. Lots of toys make noises, they aren't for us, there for the kids. I would recommend this toy to any little or big guy who plays with matchbox or hotwheels cars.

TG United States Marine Corps Padded Swivel Bar Stool, 31-Inch Tall, Black

TG United States Marine Corps Padded Swivel Bar Stool, 31-Inch Tall, BlackPurchased this for a gift. Great detail in the seat's Marine Corp print and very comfortable. Easy to put together and very sturdy! Truly a classy bar stool.

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Uncle Milton Star Wars Science Death Star Planetarium

Uncle Milton Star Wars Science Death Star PlanetariumYet another inferior quality "toy" unscrupulously pushed onto 2nd generation Star Wars fans! Just like any action figure produced in the last 10 years, (Y'know, the ones that can't stand up or hold any weapon!) the expectations far exceeded the result. I swear that more design and thought goes into the packaging and marketing of the Lucasverse than any actual play value. It seems that every modern Star Wars product is really just supposed to be displayed in the box. Once you take it out to use it, you see it for the piece of crap that it truly is.

I disagree with some of the reviewers who are complaining about blurriness. It's a tiny circle shining light in a big square room. Unless your kid bunks under a low dome, of course it's going to be blurry in spots. On the bright side, half of the Star Wars galaxy map simply says "Unknown Regions," so you don't even have to look at that side of the room! Whether the other dome actually projects "Earth's sky" is up for debate. It just looks like a bunch of evenly spaced dots to me without any labels or supporting materials. I'd love to find out if there is actually any accuracy in the placement of those 'stars.' Well, I would, but it doesn't really matter since this product is now useless after just 3 nights.

Firstly, the 2 light bulbs and 2 screws that came with it were so tiny that they were almost lost in the packaging. The 4 pieces were wrapped so tight into a tiny taped bundle no more than 3/4" long and 1/4" wide. I had thought they were not included after my son tore open the packaging, but later found them across the room. It just looked like a tiny piece of plastic bag.

The first of those two bulbs burnt out the first night. And I mean burnt. It was totally black inside. Now, in full disclosure, my 8-year-old son may have fallen asleep without turning it off. But thank goodness they had enough decency to include a spare bulb, right? So, I changed the bulb and we used it about 5 minutes on the next night. But that second bulb didn't last more than 30 minutes on the following night. WTF!? Really? Didn't they learn anything from Return of the Jedi? Make the second one stronger or it, too, will quickly be destroyed! I don't even know if replacement bulbs are available. It looks kind of like an LED bulb, but if it was, I don't think that it would have burnt out so quickly, or burnt out at all.

If this wasn't a gift from Grandma, I'd seriously consider taping all of those garbage action figures to it, sticking an M80 inside, pressing 'record' on the camera, and running like hell. I'm sure that the 'durable' plastic joints on each of those guys would disintegrate into a shower of shrapnel not seen since Alderaan took one for the good guys. Well, I'm not going to be taken in by any Star Wars Schwag anymore. If I want my kids to experience stars at bed time, we'll sleep outside. And if they want to have an action figure instead of an inaction figure, we'll get the vintage guys on eBay!

I bought this for my two older boys (8 & 6) because they love Star Wars and are interested in stars and planets. Its a cool idea except if you don't have a perfect 12X12 room, its a waste of money. All the walls need to be flat. No windows, closets, ect. The stars and planets are very blury. Almost too hard to read. The batteries run out after an hour or so as well. They didn't play with it again after the first night.

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I came here primarily looking for a solution to the bulb issue.I was not able to find the correct bulb, which is a mini halogen, BUT since its the holiday season I was able to mcguyver a workaround.I pulled an LED bulb from one of my christmas strands, and while the prongs are a little long, it fits and lights up just as bright as the stock.If this fails I'll post a follow-up, but it appeared to work pretty well.

The halogen burns out for 2 reasons .. one those little halogens get extremely hot and that's an enclosed unit.Secondly, any contaminents will cause it to overheat.Basically if you use bare hands and don't clean the bulb with alcohol after installation, its contaminated.

So, as far as the toy itself?My 9 year old son thinks its the coolest thing ever.It's about the quality you would expect from a $20 toy and its a map of the star wars galaxy.So I think its cool.Pain to put together as others have mentioned.But it is unique and something that lights up a kids room at nights ... kinda like walking around a city, gives them a reason to look up for a change.

So yeah if you buy it just go ahead and find some replacement LED christmas bulbs and use those instead and save yourself some hassle down the road.

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This globe provides a low-quality projection of both the "real" night sky and an imagined Star Wars night sky. Rooms larger than approximately 10 by 10 ft will result in out of focus stars. Nonetheless, I found that my oldest (7 years) boy was quite captivated and invested quite a bit of time exploring all the sky features he could recognize. So, in the spectrum of scientifically-inspiring toys for kids, I would rate this one as reasonably effective.

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Great product! Works up to 6 feet away.Make sure when you buy that it has a light bulb and also it needs three AA batteries.You can use a 1.5W Christmas light bulb, but to avoid melting your plastic, please use an LED.

Great for a kids room or a collector's room.

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Voit 54-Inch Graphix XL Soccer Table

Voit 54-Inch Graphix XL Soccer Tablethe table came on time and was exactly how it was described. it came though in a million pieces and took hours to put together. it also came without any grease so the spokes did not spin. we had to grease the table ourselves with regular dw-40 which does not do such a great job. but overall the table is a lot of fun and the kids are enjoying it.

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Barbie Dinner To Dessert Dining Room Set

Barbie Dinner To Dessert Dining Room SetI picked this dinner table and chairs up for my daughter's dollhouse since she didn't have one or much furniture for her house to be exact.It was on sale here and for a table and two chairs I thought it wasn't bad as she needed some more furniture and less dolls in that huge dollhouse of hers!What I love about it is its really easy for her to put the chairs together when they come apart, and that the table flips around, the underside changing to topside, dinner to dessert, such a cool and fun concept for the kids!She loves twisting the centerpiece and making that happen as well!What I dislike is that the chairs are flimsy and come apart constantly, but again, she can easily reassemble them herself and I guess they can store easier this way, a positive way to look at it!I love the roses and vase that came with it, so pretty!And all the little silverware is nice, the napkins were a very nice touch as well.Very pretty little set, very cute, nice and pink which my daughter loves, my biggest complaint was that it is just kind of flimsy (chairs).But definitly worth it and not cheaply made and not cheap at all, the chairs pop right back together and it isn't as cheap as some like the knock off furniture, it is definitly worth getting.



I bought this for the Barbie house and the kids don't really play with it because everytime a barbie comes 'to the table' the sides of the table collapse and everything falls on the floor. Also it is cute that you can turn the centerpiece and either plates or frosted cupcakes come up, but there is no room on the the table for them to play dinner. Thy have to set the sides which cause the table to collapse and the sides fall off. The plastic chairs are way too lightweight for a barbie that weight more than a few ounces. Now I know why the other furniture came with a Barbie that didn't weight anything... it was like a first class mail envelope.

It's really cute, but they make believe with the living room furniture and the bedroom furniture more than the dining room table.

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This picture makes it look like it's smaller than it really is. It's so nice. My daughter and I are having so much fun playing with it. I wish they sold the cahirs seperately,... since you can fit another 2 on the sides. It really looks so nice in the doll house.

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I have been looking everywhere for Barbie furniture for my 3 year old granddaughter.I bought this exact set at Walmart today for $10.99.They have several different room/sets at Walmart, think I will buy them at Walmart!!

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I ordered this item for our Grandaughter who is nine years old. She loves to play with her Barbies and wanted furniture. After checking out stores, etc. I found that ordering it online through Amazon was the way to go. She loves it and now wants more furniture to play with.

Bachmann Trains Thomas And Friends - Edward Engine With Moving Eyes

Bachmann Trains Thomas And Friends - Edward Engine With Moving Eyes
  • Build your Thomas and friends collection one friend at a time
  • Compatible with Bachmann HO scale E-Z track and other popular brands of HO scale track
  • Metal wheels
  • International style hook and loop couplers
  • HO scale

As a kid, I was fond of the characters in the series (at least prior to Season 5), but the one character that stuck out the most, was Edward. He is one of my favorite characters because like depicted in the classic series, he is an older and wiser engine, who can also show that even if he's old, he can help be a banker (a term for 'back' engine) pushing heavier trains up Gordon's Hill. I also like the fact that out of all the Thomas products made by Bachmann (at least for the ones that appeared in Season 1), Edward stood out the best because not only does he keep his basis sooo accurate, but also is close to his RWS counterpart that also looks similar in a sense! If anyone is collecting an engine from Bachmann, this character is a good start.

As soon as I received this model from the mail, I was speechless of how accurate this character really is... Definitely like the character shown in the TV series and RWS, runs very well, and pulls a lot of trucks (the UK term for 'cars' or 'wagons') and coaches more than others could have. Lovely model and definitely recommend this character for your Thomas and Friends layout!

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Just what my son wanted. He loves it, it was a gift -it is just what we expected. That's all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toy, Thanks Amazonl., December 7, 2012

By A. DeVito "Grandma" (Ocean, New Jersey)

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Bachmann trains are always the best and Amazon has fast shipping and great packaging. Never any problems. Thanks. I'm hoping that they will last forever.

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I bought Edward to go along with our HO Thomas engines.It is a fun toy for your HO trains.Edward arrived brand new like I bought it in the store.

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When it was recieved the wheels were broken. I was dissapointed . My son couldnt even use it on his tracks