It is as it appears and held up fine during the party.My 6 year old daughter likes Justin Bieber.
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Justin Bieber Plastic Tablecover
It is as it appears and held up fine during the party.My 6 year old daughter likes Justin Bieber.
Standard Tournament Chess Set, 34 Chess Pieces (2 Extra Queens), Blue Board and Blue Canvas Tote Bag
It is a standard-size chessboard with a decent price1. Comes with an extra Queen (In case you are lucky enought to promote!)
2. Pieces are heavy and nice to play with.
3. You can roll or fold the board.
4. Comes with a bag, but the zipper borke the first time I used it
Not outstanding, but Good to have!
The case comes with a timer holder partition that is the perfect size for a chess timer, like the Saitek digital.I love that.I wish that the pocket which holds the pieces was split into two for white/black pieces.At first glance, it doesn't seem to be all that sturdy, but upon further review, everything contained will probably last forever except for the zippers on the case.I've got one that is broken now, and one was broken on arrival.I just use a paper clip to get by.Oh, and the mousepad sucked bigtime, it was in the garbage within a day.If you plan on using this as a traveling chess set, think again. The teeth seperate and the zipper was broken from the 2nd time being used.The vinyl roll up board was stained by the ink transfer process used. The pieces are big with an ok weight. Finding a case is going to be tough because of it's size. It is not a compact case but portable if it were properly made.
I wanted a good quality chess set to teach my kids, so I wanted it to have full size pieces, a numbered/lettered board, and be durable enough to handle the stress put on it by little kids.The carrying case is straightforward--the zipper seems strong enough, and it can hold all of the pieces, the board, and it appears there is space for a clock (although the clock is not included).The pieces are full-size durable Staunton style pieces.They are not heavy, but they are durable enough for my purposes.The one thing that was a real disappointment was the vinyl board.When it arrived, the board had gotten creased while rolled, so it just would not lie flat.I tried everything--rolling it backwards, ironing it, weighting it... nothing got it entirely flat.Little ripples in the vinyl made it impossible for pieces to stand up straight without toppling.I wrote to ChessCentral and they were kind enough to send me a new board immediately (so A+ for customer service).As a result, I find that I can recommend doing business with ChessCentral, but not recommend buying this set.You should get what they call "the mousepad board" which is very durable, rolls easily, and lies flat.
The board and the bag itself are great, but my main problem came with the actual pieces themselves. They are not heavy at all. I play chess in my college's club and we hold all our club meetings outside in the main quad. I'm considering purchasing a heavy set of pieces soon, but in the meantime, I'll have to keep filling the pieces with glue to make them heavier, though the difference isn't that great.
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Synco Leader Carrom Board Set
The upside is that is ships well packaged and delivers good value for the money (considering that finding a good carrom board in the US is quite challenging). I bought it to play with my kid so the quality was not super important to me.We do have good times!The downside is that for anyone who has played on a good board, this board will feel cheap and flimsy. The surface is not as smooth as it could be (you will still get 2 rebounds).The bumpers are think and the rebounds feel uncontrolled.The striker that comes with it is below par but the coins are decent.
In short, you get what you are paying for.
Interactive Barney Actimates by Microsoft
My mom bought this Barney for my daughter 11 years ago. The joy and fun my daughter had with him is priceless. My son also loved him 7 years ago! 11 years later the Barney still works as new and Im hoping for a grandchild someday to also ove this Barney!! He is wonderful!!
My 4 year old son has one and it was well worth the price, he LOVES it and it is very educational , I'd buy it again
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I was able to score Actimate Barney at a consignment store for $8 one of the best buys ever. Mytwo year old daughter loves Barney, however finding a stuffed Barney (under $50) is like finding a needle in a haystack.Actimate Barney sings, plays games and turns off on its own when not in use.The toy is on the heavier side, but I couldn't be happier...and neither could my daughter!Read Best Reviews of Interactive Barney Actimates by Microsoft Here
American Girl Doll Cafe Boutique Treat Seat Doll Chair
This chair arrived in less than two days which was faster then all the other items ordered.This is the exact chair used at the American Girl cafe in New York so my grand daughter was delighted.Arrived in perfect condition and made a little girl very happy
Stable Feed Set
The detail on these pieces is wonderful.Very realistic looking and sure to thrill your little horse lover.They are perfect for Traditional sized models and, while they are made by Breyer, they work well with Imaginarium, Hartland, and other brands of the same scale.The net bag is the most fragile item in the set, but even that holds up fairly well under little hands.While I wouldn't recommend this set for smaller children (some of the pieces are pretty tiny) it's perfect for your horse-crazy gradeschooler.It also makes a nice "accent set" for older horse collectors.
This was bought as a Christmas gift to go with the barn I bought for my 3 year old. Each peice looks very real and unlike the some of the other sets, the pieces are not terribly small. This set is not as much fun as some of the other sets but goes well with the barn~ a must have, the metal trough is great!
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Great for little imaginations. This set is a great compliment for the stable my daughter got for Christmas. She's logged many hours playing with it.Want Stable Feed Set Discount?
I LOVE this set.We ordered a bunch of "tack" type sets from Breyer, not knowing exactly what to expect.This was bigger than I expected and of excellent durable quality.Sure, some pieces may get lost, but my daughter loves playing with tiny things.This is the perfect addition to her new stable.It basically adds to the realism of it all.She uses the stable as her version of a dollhouse and the feed set is just what she needed.Oh, and we got it to use with Schleich horses.Fits very well, maybe a bit big, but that's not a problem.Save 9% Off
Tournament Backgammon Set - 21 In. - Black
This is a great set. It looks great and is very fun to play with. The only complaint I might have is some parts sewn on the board were not cut well and the pieces get caught on them. This was easily fixed thoughSave 25% Off
Ladder Toss & Ladder Golf Set - 2 Portable 3ft Tall Ladders, 3 Bolos, & 3 Child Safe Soft Bolos
We just received this, and it is exactly what we have been trying to find for ages.It is a high quality, lightweight ladder toss at the same price as the pvc models.I have gone through a few pvc models, and they are always a nightmare because the pvc bends and the sets are much less stable.This set solves all those problems, as it has a lightweight wood construction.The ladder toss always sets up without any crooked rows as common with the pvc set.And when the balls hit the ladder set, it is sturdy enough that it does not budge.The leg construction on this model is much better than the square of pvc other models use to stand up.As a result, we never worry about the set falling, shaking, or even moving.
The fact that the set ins't a bunch of pvc tubes and caps also means the item doesn't occasionally fall apart when in a game.
Finally, they had both hard balls and softer ones for children, which was convenient and safe.We also ended up tailgating in a parking lot with the set, so the soft balls came in use for the inebriated adults as well.
The other problem is the bolos. In ladder ball, each player should use three bolos, and his/her bolos should be a different color from those of the other player. What I received was 6 white bolos made of real golf balls for adult use and 6 yellow bolos made of soft material for child use. Therefore, if both players are using the same type of bolo (which is essential to make the game fair), then there is no color distinction between the two players. Therefore I just had to spend additional money to order two more sets of bolos in two different colors.
It's a shame that the manufacturer could have made a quality product simply by gluing in the connectors, and providing 2 sets of 3 bolos in two different colors each for the adult and child games.
Unless you want to remanufacture this product as I have, please look elsewhere for your ladder golf game.
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Go Game with Wood Board
This is one of the few Go sets that reaches into 'reasonably priced' territory. One could easily spend a small fortune on a set. This one is very fairly priced, comes with a pretty solid wooden board and nice fascimile playing pieces. Anyone looking to get into Go would benefit from buying this inexpensive set.The one downside is the lack of adequate containment for the stones. They come in two small plastic bags. You're going to want some small bowls or sealable containers to hold them.
If you're looking for a lifelong hobby, this is the game for you. OR, if you don't want to take it seriously at all, and don't really care about deep strategies... well, this is STILL the game for you. Whether or not you'll have fun playing go, really only depends on whether or not both players have more or less the same mindset (otherwise the person taking it seriously will simply slaughter the person not taking it seriously, every time, which probably won't be much fun for that other person.)
Go is a great game for most ages, and pretty much people of all levels of "taking it seriously". Go is very flexible that way. In fact, since you can actually study this game, you can even work out go problems all by yourself, making it a possible solitary activity for people who like brainy things. (You can get books of go problems to work out on the board, or re-play the games of professionals to improve your own understanding, both of which are solitary activities.) Some strange ducks even like playing against themselves. ^_-
THAT BEING SAID...
For some people, about half or three quarters of the enjoyment of playing a game (especially an ancient game like this) comes from the quality and looks of the equipment, and the ease of use, such as comfort of the size of the equipment when playing. If you don't care about stuff like that, then this board might do for you. For others, playing on something much smaller than "the real thing" can really cut down or ruin the experience of the game itself. (And you really do not have to be rich to get a "nice" set, either. If by nice, you mean something simply something full sized and not embarrassing to look at.)
What about a set like this?
Sets like this are typically very, very small. The board is small, the pieces are small... so basically, it's "ladies and gentlemen, find your tweezers." The experience playing with a set like this, therefore, is really something quite different from sitting at a full-sized board with full-sized pieces... even if you put aside the quality of the full-sized equipment. Keep in mind a "REAL" go board is a really fat, short TABLE, made of wood, designed with even acoustics in mind! Compare that to something like a travel set or this set, and it's going to feel like a totally different atmosphere.
If you can't stand it when the pieces are even remotely small, then this, and sets like it, are probably not for you. If you don't care about size, then this may suit your needs. But for someone like me, who is keenly aware of the equipment being used (even if I don't HATE small pieces, per se), it may be the difference between feeling like you're playing with a toy, or like you're playing a respectable old game for all ages.
Now for something beginners may not know.
There are also actually THREE sizes of go board that are pretty much universally recognized: 9x9, 13x13 and 19x19. The 19x19 is the "real" size... the board professionals play, but the smaller boards are more suitable for beginners, and probably for young children. More standard-sized pieces could also be less of a choking hazard, and easier for kids and adults alike to handle. But the 9x9 and 13x13 boards are often used by (and recommended for) beginners or children... who, even if they take the game dead-seriously, would then need to work on their basic skills before starting on broader strategy (full board).
ALSO, consider what you really want from this game. Is it for you, or for your kids? Is it something you'll take seriously, or just use to pass the time? ... then consider your other options than this set:
1. smaller grids (9x9 or 13x13)... which are cheaper than the 19x19 boards, even when made of wood.
2. plastic rather than glass, marble or shell pieces. Plastic pieces come in regular size, but may be better for kids to play with than say, glass pieces. also less breakable!
OR, if you don't care about size or quality at all, what about...
3. Roll-up boards, or printed and laminated paper boards... You'd only have to buy good pieces then!
4. travel or magnetic sets, which would be cheaper than this board, albeit smaller. Yellow Mountain Imports sells a nice 11" magnetic set for $11.99 without shipping, last time I saw it.
FINAL CONCLUSION:
Sets like these are a cheap, "hassle free" way to get everything you need to play or try the game... but then so are magnetic sets for nearly half this price.
However, if you are sensitive to aesthetics and quality, and you want something that feels and looks nicer to play with, or that gives something more of the "real" experience of the game, then you might want to consider buying the board and pieces separately. There are fairly cheap wooden boards (albeit thin and sometimes unfinished), that are full size, and offer a pretty good experience, even if they're far from top-of-the-line. And I've seen pieces for $7.99!
Really, though, the bottom line is the matter of what will suit your personal needs. The answer will be different if it's you or your kids, if you're picky or not picky, if you're poor or rolling in cash. In at least some of those cases, this kind of set is not exactly the best you can do, even for the money. Go "sets" in general, tend to be smaller scale, with smaller pieces. A set like this is "quick and easy" ... but experience may suffer for it's smallness, and kids may loose the smaller pieces easily. Smaller children may even be overwhelmed by the size of the board, and the freedom of the play on a full-sized board. So whether or not this set will do for you will depend on what you are looking for personally, how much you can spend, and what, if anything, you're willing to overlook.
I'm not trying to bash this set at all, really. Just saying that size may be an issue for some people, and that there are many things to consider in one's choice. But as a go set, I'd give it three stars, ONLY because it's both smaller than normal, and obviously also a low quality set (as they go in the full range of equipment). For some people, it may be absolutely fine to suit their personal taste or needs. Low quality doesn't always mean a bad experience. For many people, after all, wood is just wood, and pieces are pieces, and size doesn't matter at all.
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I bought mine some years ago, just the box art tells you what you will find, the board is ample, the beads are plastics but very solid, the wood is supreme... I noticed it was out-of-stock for some years, good to see it back
If you are looking for a durable Go board, this is a good choise
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We like this game.The instructions are clear and play can begin quickly after reading them with out a lot of refering back.The wooden board is sturdy,but the plastic pieces feel a little cheesey.It would be nice if the game came with a couple small pouches to keep the playing pieces separate.
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The stones on this game are too small... as is the board.The stones are difficult to hold and place... and as a musician, I have decent fine motor coordination.I was disappointed
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Wild Republic Cuddlekins Polar Bear 12"
Very soft, cute plush.They are not as large (chunky) as they appear in the pics, but are a good size for a child (or adult collector; they seem like they would sit on a shelf well).My 2 y.o. old son immediately fell in love with the baby black bear and has packed him all day!Save 19% Off
Disney Pixar's Cars 3 Piece Table and Chair Set
I bought this set for my 2 great grandsons, ages 3 and 6, and it is just wonderful. It does require that you watch young children, because it is lightweight and tips over easily if misused. However, as long as it is used properly and with guidance it is great. The boys have used it for eating on, and for coloring, and working puzzles and it is perfect. They can easily operate how to fold it up and carry it wherever they want to use it. And since it is plastic covered, it is easy to keep clean, just wiping with a damp cloth for cleaning.
Gund Baby My First Teddy-Large-Pink
These are lovable, soft, and most importantly-machine washable.Fabulous teddy bear for baby!My daughter has had 5 of these; one is put away for her to have when she's grown.
Varaug Black Orc Warlord Warlord Minature Figures by Reaper Miniatures
Reaper still makes the best minis, hands-down.This one is a P-65 model, I believe, which is their new lead-based alloy which gives excellent detail and durability while keeping the cost reasonable.The detail on this mini is fantastic, right down to the skulls on his tabard and the tusks sticking out of his mouth.I bought this guy to use an orc warlord juggernaut and he doesn't disappoint.He immediately draws the attention of everyone at the table when he's placed down in combat.The seller was excellent as well with very quick shipping and reasonable pricing.
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Amscan Hugs & Stitches Girl Paper Table Cover
Paraser un mantel desechable tiene muy buena durabilidad, es mas grande de lo que normalmente estetipo de mantel es... se ve divinocon el resto de la decoración.
HeroClix: I.K.S. Somraw # 2 (Common) - Star Trek Tactics
very authentic, sleeck desighn, extreamly well detaied. perfect size. the features are very well distingished, looking forward to purchasing similer items
Stiga Tampa Bay Lightning Table Rod Hockey Players
We choose this table because we could change out the players for our son's favorite teams. It is a blast and they are easy enough for a 5 year old to change out.
Small World
My husband and I bought this on a whim we'd gone to our local game store to pick up Settler's Of Catan because we'd played that recently with friends and liked it. However, this caught our eye, and we bought it instead! I was drawn the cover art, I'll admit!We brought it to a friend's place to play after dinner. It took a while to get a hang of the way the game is supposed to work and the dynamics of each round, but after a few turns, we were able to get it all figured out.
I really liked all aspects of this game the 'Risk' aspect of trying to take over the map, the fantasy aspect of the characters, and the unique way the game's races are developed. Every game you play will be different due to how things are set up!
My only complaint is with the tray the Race Tokens are stored in... it was pretty hard for me (who has small fingers, even) to get the tokens in and out of the little squares they are supposed to go in. Especially when some were in use and the remaining ones would fall forward.
Overall, I'm really happy that we got this game, I'm looking forward to sharing it with other people!
My game group played this recently and although I enjoyed my experience with Small World, I'm not aching to replay it like I do with other board games. Overall, Small World is a fun game. A little action, a little randomness, some important decision making, excellent flavor, but also a little bit on the slow side.
The game itself isn't that long of a game. Our first game, even with all of the rules lookups took only about 2 hours (which is a little big long) but I think on future plays, an average game would take about 45-70 minutes.
The gameplay is fairly simple here, but be prepared to look up a lot of rules throughout the game on your first play. A series of races with special powers are placed on the table. Players choose a race and power, and then proceed to conquer various areas on the board. At the end of their turn, each area currently occupied by that player scores a point. That player may earn additional points based on his special ability. Then the next player goes and so on. At some point, a player decides that he can progress no further with his race (generaly either because it'd be hard/impossible to expand, or because it'd be hard to defend his position), and sets them in decline. The player now chooses a new race and special ability, and as a bonus, collects points on any territories that his race still controls at the end of his next turn.
After a set number of turns, the game ends and whoever has the highest point total wins. Simple enough.
The problem with this game comes in the fact that a turn is fairly long--about 1 to 2 minutes for each player, and when it's another player's turn, there's precisely nothing for you to do, but watch. You can't work on your strategy too much, because the board changes a lot in any given round, and players actions may affect your standing on the board, but you can't react to it at all. All of this makes small world feel a little longer than it needs to be. Still a fun game, but a bit on the boring side.
Average Game Length: 45-70 minutes
Turn length: about 1-2 minute per player, about 40-50 turns per game.
Minimum age: probably about 8. Some minor rules may require some assistance.I am an avid gamer, mostly strategy and RPG, and this game was a great purchase.I was able to get some friends to play, that normally would not play this type of board game.It is light hearted and easy to get into.There is enough strategy, that a real gamer will appreciate, but also it is not too in depth that it will frustrate a non gamer.Overall, I would recommend this with 5 stars and will be purchasing multiple copies for friends and family members.Great job Days Of Wonder!!!
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Remember Risk? Remember how fun it was to attack your opponents' armies and take over their land? Remember how that fun lasted for a while and then, several hours later, you'd hunker down in the corner of Australia, waiting for the game to mercifully end?
Small World is the answer to that. It takes all the good parts of Risk and repackages it in a clever construct with a beautiful design. The premise here is that instead of simply having armies compete to take over territory, players control races, each with their own special set of powers. The powers give you the ability to, say, attack lands more powerfully, or defend them more toughly. What makes it fun is that these powers are embodied by various races -e.g. Dwarves, Amazons, Giants, Tritons -each represented by colorful, gorgeously drawn tokens, and each with a special power. Because the races and powers are randomly combined at the beginning of the game, each game is different than the last and requires a completely new strategy.
STRENGTHS:
* Variety of strategy. This is requirement number one for any game that's going to hold my interest over time. If it's too "solvable", then the challenge of playing the game quickly diminishes after just a few games. Because the possible power-race combinations number in the thousands, it's unlikely any two games will ever be the same.
Interaction. Requirement number two. So many board games these days involve four people tending to their own pieces, playing their own separate games. You can't do that in Small World and expect to win. You have to both a) be very aware of the other players' movements, and b) be ready to attack them without mercy.
* Design. Days of Wonder puts out some of the best-looking games out there. Lots of little visual flourishes make interacting with the pieces and board that much more enjoyable.
* It scales. There are actually four boards in the box: one for each number of players (2 to 5). This makes the game board perfectly balanced, no matter the player count.
* It's relatively quick. A twoor three-person game will take about an hour. A fouror five-person game less than 90 minutes.
WEAKNESSES:
* There are a LOT of pieces. This presents a few problems: it takes a few minutes to set the game up; you'll be screwed if you lose a piece (they don't include extra player tokens); and if you buy one of the expansions, you'll have a hard time fitting it into the box, because it's a very snug (though well-designed) fit as it is. Not sure how they could have gotten around this without making the game pricier.
* There are a lot of small rules. This is a byproduct of having dozens of races and powers -each has to have a paragraph of explanation in the rulebook. Each player gets a cheatsheet for quick reference, but it can seem a little overwhelming at first. Again, not sure how they could have avoided that, and they did a good job making the text quick and to the point.
* It can take a few games to get the hang of how it flows. Not really a weakness; just a reason to play the game more.
CONCLUSION
If you're ready to move past Risk, and you're ready to take on a little nerdery (hello, Berserk Goblins and Forest Elves) in your games, pick up a copy of Small World. The best part may be that it's highly expandable, evidenced by the two expansion packs already available, each with a number of new races and powers. With a foundation as solid as this, it should take a long time for it to grow old.
Small World is a fantasy combat/civilization game from Days of Wonder. Small World was designed by Philippe Keyaerts whom many of you may remember was the designer of Vinci.
Players take control of one of the many available fantasy races. All the fantasy races of common lore are available (orcs, dwarves, elves, etc). Players gain victory points primarily by controlling spots on the board. The player with the most points is the winner.
Each race has a starting force allotment, usually around 4 to 6. Players take this allotment and strive to take as much land as possible with it. The force allotments are printed on durable cardboard tiles. To claim a territory, a player must place more 1 more force there than that which defends it. The losing player retains all his lost forces save one. Thus, there is a slow but fairly steady attrition in the game.
When a player believes his chosen race can serve him no more, he may elect to go into decline. His race on the board is flipped over. The player still scores points for this race but he may not expand with them. Play continues until the final round is played. The amount of rounds is dictated by the amount of players. The player with the most points is winner.
Small World has a lot going for it. There are two boards and each is double sided. The different boards are used for different amounts of players. The game is nicely tweaked for various amounts of players from 2 to 5. This is such an elegant feature, that this alone deserves 1*!
Small World is also quick to learn. Pretty much what I stated above is how to play. Sure, there are few more minor rules but they are intuitive if you grasped what I wrote above.
Small World also has a great deal of diversity. In addition to the various races, there are various traits. Each race starts with a random trait. The traits are characteristics like, "merchant", or "hill". These characteristics could give a bonus to your force allotment, give you extra victory points for controlling certain spots on the board, or give you an attack or defense bonus. This is so elegant and innovative that this too deserves 1*!
Small world is great for the non-gamer. As a gateway game, it's ranked #2 in book--second only to FFG's Kingsburg. It's a fairly quick game and has a minimal learning curve--all the requirements for a gateway game.
The only reason I don't give Small World a full 5***** is because it's a little bit shallow compared to games I give 5 stars to. The game is fun but it's not the type of game that will really scratch your gaming itch.
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Cafe Table in Natural & Steel Finish
Had a couple of these tables in my cookie shop already. When I found I needed more, I searched on Amazon and get them for about 30% less then I'd paid originally elsewhere.Easy to assemble and sturdy.I've had my original tables for over 2 years now with daily use in my shop and they're still going strong.Save 46% Off
Best Friend Doll
The doll that I received wasn't exactly the same as the doll pictured on Amazon.com. In particular, the head has a different shape. Although it may be a minor problem for some, it is a major problem for me.I also wasn't pleased with the packaging. The doll comes wrapped up very tightly in a bag--which could be compared to a cheap grocery produce bag--and this made the doll's hat wrinkled and made the hair very messy.
It's also possible that I could have just received a reject doll. The picture of the doll I received can be viewed here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B0071EVM2S/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index=0&isremote=0
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Russ Berrie Yomiko Mom&Baby Monkey 11'
I love this toy.The face says it all, happy, maternal, lovable and enchanting.The plush is so soft and the toy is so squeezable.I kept it for myself and am ordering another for the gift, I found I could not give Yomiko away right away.