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Jakks Pacific Ultimotion Swing Zone Sports Motion Controller Video Game

March 15th, 2010

Jakks Pacific Ultimotion Swing Zone Sports Motion Controller Video Game




Use this set of wireless motion-controlled accessories to swing, roll, putt, serve and pass your way through five all-star sports challenges. Sports includes bowling, tennis, baseball, golf and football, and each game is accompanied by its corresponding sports accessory. TV Game includes the following motion controllers: bowling ball, tennis racket, baseball bat, golf club and football. Requires 2 “AAA” batteries and 4 “AA” batteries, not included.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good substitute
For Christmas we wanted to purchase a Nintendo Wii for our kids but they were sold out everywhere. We came across this item for only 20.00, it was nearly 80.00 in Toys R Us, and I’m glad we bought it. For 20.00 it couldn’t be beat. It gave us a preview of what the real Wii would be like and it is a lot of fun. It is very similar to Wii Sports and for the people who don’t want to spend the 250.00 to buy the Wii this would definitely work. It’s a great toy but once the Wii arrived it hasn’t been touched.

4 Stars Don’t listen to the haters
For the money, this is a GREAT toy. We have had no problems getting the controller to synch and can’t figure out why anybody else does. It is limited to the 5 games, but my 6 year old loves the game and plays it every day. The parents play it too. It may not be all that WII is, but it’s a heck of a lot cheaper and when my boys grow out of it, I won’t feel bad about the investment I made. I say, if you are thinking about buying one, buy one!

5 Stars cheaper than the WII but just as good
I got this for my Grandchildren 6 and 3 and they love it. It teaches them how to bat, bowl, throw a football and golf. They do not know it is not the WII but are thrilled with it. This is definatly a great pick.

5 Stars Great Alternative to Wii
Our family have loved this game system. The kids really get into all the sports and it’s better then having them sit and play video games all day. This gets them up and moving. My son has top score on the Football. My husband and I compete on the bowling, it’s fun for us too. My 3yr old can even play it and her fav is the bowling. She manages to get Turkeys! Overall, a good system, especially if you can’t afford nor want to break your bank on a Wii and it’s expensive games. Hoping Jakks comes out w/ even more,as the system itself, when bought on sale, is more affordable than buying one Wii game. I think it depends on how often you play.

5 Stars Pleased with Purchase
This unit is a pretty good deal.

The only issue we have is that it only comes with a single controller. (and you have to figure out how to “sinc” it the first time you use it) The contol box is small enough to fit in any cramped space, works out great for kids rooms and spare game tv. Lots of fun with easy to play games.

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Operation

February 24th, 2010

Operation




Beep, beep! Tweet-tweet! Ribbet! This all-new game of Operation offers a full multi-sensory experience like never before. In this game of silly skills, it’s all about the senses. Hilarious sound effects are sure to tickle your funny bone, and new funatomy parts include textured, gooey parts. There is also a success button on the patient’s nose. Rather than cards or money, the game now prompts players on which part to remove next. Features 2 skill levels and a storage drawer for all the funatomy parts. For one or more player. Requires 4 “AAA” batteries, not included.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars classic board game
great classic game from my own childhood. Bought this for my 7 year old for Christmas and all 3 of my kids (4,6,7) love playing it. Great new features make it more interesting.

2 Stars buzzer does not work
I bought two of these, for my grandchildren. I am very disappointed to hear that neither work, the buzzer is broken.

3 Stars Makes kids happy
My 8 year old niece wanted this toy. I got her as a birthday present. A silly toy, but she really enjoys it. Well it fulfills the use for what it was made, i.e. make children enjoy. Looking at the built, I think it’s a little expensive.

5 Stars Always fun – matter your age
I got this game as a gift after having not played it for years. It is just as fun now as ever. If you have kids that you want to introduce to a game that you used to love, this is the one to get for them. They will love it, and it will probably bring back a lot of fond memories for you too!

It doesn’t come with batteries, so make sure you have some on hand so you can play right away!

4 Stars Old Game – Still Fun
I played this game as a child and now my Grandson and I enjoy playing it together. It’s fun and good for hand/eye coordination

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Chutes and Ladders

February 16th, 2010

Chutes and Ladders




Be the first to move your child-shaped playing piece from square one to square 100 on the Chutes and Ladders game board–but watch out! If you land on the square that shows you ate too much candy–Ouch!–you get a tummy ache and slide down a chute to a square a few numbers below. But if you end your turn on a good-deed square, such as helping sweep up a mess, you’ll be rewarded by a ladder-climb up the board.

A fantastic follow-up to Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders is ideal for younger children who are still learning to take turns and just beginning to recognize numbers (the spinner stays in the single digits). It’s also a gentle introduction to the higher numbers as players climb to 100 at the top of the board. And, thanks to all those chutes and ladders, it’s got enough excitement to keep your 7-year-old on the edge of her seat. English and Spanish instructions are included; no reading is necessary to play. Chutes and Ladders is for two to four players. –Julie Ubben

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Surprisingly simple, amazingly fun
My 3 year old niece loves this game. I gave it as a gift and she couldn’t be happier. It took a little time to get her to understand how to play, but once she did she really got into it.

2 Stars NOT a good toy
I got this game for my 3 year old and she and i didnt like the game at all. its also itant made well.

5 Stars Another fun game for the family
My 6 year old granddaughter loves to play this game with grandma. She loves to win, but she has also learned to lose once in a while. I recommend it to parents and grandparents. It is a great way to have fun with your children or grandchildren.

5 Stars game for my granddaughter
I bought this for my grandaughter she loved it and plays it al least once a day

5 Stars Chutes and Ladders Rocks!
I am so happy I bought this game. I never had one as a kid but I played last night for the first time with my daughter, 5 and my son, 3 and we had so much fun together. Although we get very busy we are going to start having several game nights a week. The game was interesting enough to hold my 3 year olds attention to the end which doesn’t happen often, they got to practice their counting and I got to explain ethics and morals. The “rules” were very easy to catch on to and their were lots of giggles and laughter! Don’t wait any longer to add this to your game room:)

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Live Butterfly Garden

January 14th, 2010

Live Butterfly Garden




Witness one of nature’s most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes easy-to-use feeder and complete instructions for habitat. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature. The larvae and food available round the year.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Butterflies at home
My kids love this! They begged me to get one after doing this activity at their preschool. We got the kit, sent away for the larvae and received them in about a week. Watched them form crysalises and then into butterflies. We now have 4 butterflies, and one is waiting to emerge. We are feeding them and watching them spread their wings in their cage. It’s a great learning activity for the kids and very affordable.

3 Stars Tumble Buggy
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Purchased two cars for grandchildren. One conked out after 30 minutes. (give me toys) was fast to replace it. Great Vendor but product may have a few flaws but not the vendor’s fault. The price was good and I would buy from this Vendor again if Amazon did not have in stock.

5 Stars Love to see the butterfly
This is the second times we got this product. The first one was a birthday gift for my son who was 3 years old. This time I got it for him, as he really loves insects especially caterpillars and butterflies. He goes to park everyday to catch butterflies and then releases them after 1 or 2 days. We fed the flesh flowers sprayed with sugar water.

We love this kit. We received the caterpillars about 1-2 weeks. All 5 caterpillars are alive. They were tiny, seeing them double in size everyday is amazing. After we release the butterflies, the butterfly garden is very useful for my son to keep the bugs he catches everyday.

5 Stars Love butterflies!
We bought this for my daughter’s 5th birthday — and she loves it! I also bought the book From Caterpillar to Butterfly, and the whole experience was very educational and fun. However, be careful when ordering the caterpillars. I requested that they be shipped to us on a certain date (as offered on the order form), but they arrived a week later — so it’s obvious that no one really read the order form. We were leaving town and had to ask our friends to take over … which was very disappointing. Otherwise, it truly is a wonderful gift that every child should experience!

5 Stars Great learning experience
Overall this was a great product for my child to observe. The obvious issue is explaining to your 6 year old how fragile these insects are and that she can’t mess around with it all the time. That is why I gave the item a lower rating for durability, it’s a look, but don’t touch kind of thing. The kit itself is very durable and can be saved for future use!

We had a lot of fun with it thought, watching everyday in anticipation for our beautiful butterflies to enter into the world.

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Live Butterfly Pavilion

December 31st, 2009

Live Butterfly Pavilion




The 2-foot tall Butterfly Pavilion pops-up easily. Hang it from a string or set it on a table-top. The see-through mesh and zippered entry allow easy access for care and feeding. Includes habitat, mail-in coupon for 6-10 Painted Lady butterfly larvae with special food and complete instructions. Please be advised that there is an additional $5.00 required when redeeming your coupon for shipping and handling. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Butterflies at home
My kids love this! They begged me to get one after doing this activity at their preschool. We got the kit, sent away for the larvae and received them in about a week. Watched them form crysalises and then into butterflies. We now have 4 butterflies, and one is waiting to emerge. We are feeding them and watching them spread their wings in their cage. It’s a great learning activity for the kids and very affordable.

5 Stars Great learning experience
Overall this was a great product for my child to observe. The obvious issue is explaining to your 6 year old how fragile these insects are and that she can’t mess around with it all the time. That is why I gave the item a lower rating for durability, it’s a look, but don’t touch kind of thing. The kit itself is very durable and can be saved for future use!

We had a lot of fun with it thought, watching everyday in anticipation for our beautiful butterflies to enter into the world.

3 Stars Tumble Buggy
Children Toys:

Purchased two cars for grandchildren. One conked out after 30 minutes. (give me toys) was fast to replace it. Great Vendor but product may have a few flaws but not the vendor’s fault. The price was good and I would buy from this Vendor again if Amazon did not have in stock.

5 Stars Love butterflies!
We bought this for my daughter’s 5th birthday — and she loves it! I also bought the book From Caterpillar to Butterfly, and the whole experience was very educational and fun. However, be careful when ordering the caterpillars. I requested that they be shipped to us on a certain date (as offered on the order form), but they arrived a week later — so it’s obvious that no one really read the order form. We were leaving town and had to ask our friends to take over … which was very disappointing. Otherwise, it truly is a wonderful gift that every child should experience!

5 Stars Love to see the butterfly
This is the second times we got this product. The first one was a birthday gift for my son who was 3 years old. This time I got it for him, as he really loves insects especially caterpillars and butterflies. He goes to park everyday to catch butterflies and then releases them after 1 or 2 days. We fed the flesh flowers sprayed with sugar water.

We love this kit. We received the caterpillars about 1-2 weeks. All 5 caterpillars are alive. They were tiny, seeing them double in size everyday is amazing. After we release the butterflies, the butterfly garden is very useful for my son to keep the bugs he catches everyday.

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