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Super Scrabble Deluxe Edition

October 17th, 2009

Super Scrabble Deluxe Edition




Due to overwhelming demand, the Scrabble game with more spaces, more points and more tiles is now available with a rotating game board and raised grid spaces. 2 to 4 players.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars somehwat flimsy
Two complaints about this item. 1-The board, especially the hinges are extremely flimsy. I don’t expect it to hold up. and 2-Believe it or not, there are too many “bonus” squares…makes it almost too easy to score big and takes some of the fun out of it.

3 Stars Scrabble Super Deluxe
Super Scrabble Deluxe Edition

Though the set comes with double the tiles (200) and more rows/columns than the original, the board was disappointing. The original deluxe Scrabble (manufactured by S&R)was on a turntable and had deeper edges than this new Hasbro version. This board does not move as easily and has a chintzy feel to it.

5 Stars Super Game !!!
My wife and I are avid Scrabble players. She is actually very avid and serious. She is also very difficult to buy presents for or to surprise with something that she really likes.

When I found Super Scrabble I decided to take a chance and bought it for her for Christmas.

She was skeptical when she opened it, but we played our first game a few days later with our sons who were both home for the holidays and thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife declared that she never wanted to play normal scrabble again!!

It is a great and challenging game. It does take longer to play but does result in higher scores and somehow makes comebacks more possible than in the original version.

Yes the board is a bit flimsy, but we mounted it permanently on a piece of ?inch plywood and it is much more sturdy. It no longer works like a lazy susan, but that could be remedied if I was creative enough.

If you like Scrabble odds are that you will love Super Scrabble.

Ewald Wiberg

author of The Perfect Vacation: One Couple’s Adventures at Sea With and Without the Kids

2 Stars Design, Craftmanship, & Challenge of Game
The design and craftmanship of this board is very poor. They use inexpensive plastic hinges on each end which causes “warping” of the thin plastic used. If they would ’spring’ for two additional plastic hinges between each end it would greatly help in reducing the warping of the board. As it is I am expecting my third shipment in hopes of finally receiving “one” board that isn’t warped and I can lay my letters flat. Upon picking up the board one has to be extremely careful as it tends to break apart at the hinges.

Overall as a game it’s terrific having more spaces and tiles to play with as it makes for a much more interesting and challenging game.

4 Stars Sensational Game, Board not Too Well Made
My husband and I love playing Scrabble, so one day not too long ago, I surprised him by purchasing the deluxe version of Super Scrabble. I wanted it because of the opportunity to make words that you could not make with the regular Scrabble game. I also like the gridded board to help keep the tiles in place while the game is in progress.

As far as the game play goes, we love it… but as far as durability goes, I’m not too thrilled with the way the board is made. The seam where the board folds not only won’t always lay flat, the board comes apart there on a regular basis. In fact, I think the board has come apart every time we play the game… We’re not rough on the game; the board is just made in a slip-shod manner. So far, my husband has been able to put the board back together again each time it comes apart, however, it is plastic so I’m not expecting it to last like it should.

I can’t recommend this version of the game to families with young children because of the structural defects of the game board; aside from that annoying flaw, I do recommend the Super Scrabble game to families with teenage children and to adults who like to stretch their vocabulary. Families with younger children should probably consider the less expensive regular version of Super Scrabble – the one where the board isn’t plastic.

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Block N Roll 100 piece Set

September 14th, 2009

Block N Roll 100 piece Set




No End to your creativity! No end to the possibilities! Great for indoor or outdoor play. Teaches kids to build, play, create, and work together. Wheels, axels, cubes, hinges beams and other peices all can come together to make anything you can imagine! DISHWASHER SAFE! For girls and boys ages 6 & Up. 100 pc set in assorted colors.

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KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen

August 18th, 2009

KidKraft Red Vintage Kitchen




KidKraft Red Retro KitchenBon app?tit! Young chefs can cook up some fun with this adorable Vintage Kitchen! There are knobs that click and turn and doors that open and close, just like a real kitchen. You can even see through the oven and microwave doors to watch the pretend food while it cooks! Other fun features include a cordless phone, a cloth apron and fun retro colors that are sure to remind parents of their own childhoods.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent quality and cool retro.
Great quality, and cool retro look. Very very sturdy, my son uses it all the time – he’s cooking, washing hands, opening the refridgerator, etc. We also store alot of toys (cars, blocks, etc) inside.

It is also relatively compact, so fits in our townhouse apartment better than some other brands.

Kidkraft company customer service is great too. I used the wrong screw for one of the doors and punched through tot he other side by accident. They sent me a new door & screws for no cost.

I happen to be good at assembling things, and thought the instructions were clear. But if you are the type that cannot even put together IKEA furniture, this has alot more parts.

1 Star Challenge to assemble!
I’ve assembled and repaired hundreds of things over the past 45 years – for myself, my children, and my grandchildren. I am pretty handy, and generally love the challenge of putting things together and solving puzzles. But this product was one of the hardest and most frustrating things I’ve ever put together! After four hours of increasing struggle, I was ready to throw it into the garbage! Aside from dozens of pieces, screws, etc., the instructions consisted of 23 consecutive diagrams with no words. The very tiny screws, especially for the hinges, were an extreme challenge – very, very frustrating. The screws did not “set” easily into the holes (they were not pointed and had threads that were shallow and close together). For one door that had two hinges with three screws each, I managed to easily strip four of the six holes (with very little pressure). Included with the instruction booklet came a sheet stating in bold, four times, “Please, let us help!” I have to wonder, if the manufacturer knows it’s going to be so difficult that you need to phone for help, then why not improve the product and the instructions?

5 Stars Love this kitchen!
My husband is just finishing up putting this together and we are so happy with the design! All pieces were in the box, in good shape, clearly marked for assembly. No issues at all.

More importantly: this is the most adorable play kitchen ever! I wish my own kitchen was as stylish. I love the color, that it is small enough for my 18 mo old but will grow with her, that there is a ton of storage for play food and play kitchenware. I love that it is totally battery-free, and leaves room for imaginative play.

Given the choice, I would buy this again, hands down.

5 Stars Great kitchen!
This toy was a birthday present for my son who turned 3. He just loves having a kitchen of his own–and the only thing I regret is not buying it sooner! Can’t comment on durability, because it’s a new toy, but it looks like it will last through several children. Solid construction. We bought this kitchen despite all of the reviews warning that it’s difficult to assemble. Yes, it takes a long time, but my husband who put it together said it was not particularly difficult. All of the instructions were clear. We didn’t have any missing pieces. Comparable to assembling a piece of furniture, but not more difficult. No regrets–totally worth it!

5 Stars Excellent Kitchen
This is by far the cutest and most durable play kitchen I’ve seen. Assembly takes forever, but is not complicated. I would certainly recommend this kitchen to a friend, and will buy more KidKraft products in the future.

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