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Hasbro Nerf N Strike Maverick Colors May Vary

Like the gun toted by the cowboy hero with whom it shares its name, the Maverick is a six shooter. Unlike the gun that other Maverick had, however, this weapon shoots only soft suction darts that can fly across a room and adhere to a window or other glass surface. The Maverick features a rotating barrel, which makes it easier to keep the firepower flying in the midst of heated battle and a futuristic look to better engender sci-fi fantasy play if you so choose. For a little extra power boost, the gun also has a pump mechanism. In our informal test, the darts flew surprisingly far and impressively straight. –Charlie Williams

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Lot’s of fun for kids!
As with all Nerf and Nerf-like products, these are great fun for any kid. Super gift idea, and very practical. Get’s kids outside and active…away from the games for a while. Plus, numerous kids can play at once and make it great fun! Extra ammo is always recommended!

3 Stars good toy
The Nerf N-Strike Maverick a good gun for target shooting, and sneaking up on people when they have their back turned to you. You can stick different types of darts in the gun like Micro darts (suction darts that can stick to glass), Micro sonic darts (whistling darts), etc. The only problem is the gun jams 30% of the time. So it’s best not to be in combat with the gun.

5 Stars Nerf wars are fun!
you can fire it quickly and it’s pretty accurate. the “bullets” have to go in all the way or it gets stuck, but you just push in the “bullet” and its okay again. I have a number of Nerf guns and this is usually the one I chose when we have Nerf wars.

5 Stars Best of the line
This was my first Nerf gun, and I’ve had it little under a year, but it is definetely first in line for my arsenal. Even though reloading’s a bit tricky and tedious at first, it is extremely exciting in a fire fight. And you don’t even have to flip out the chamber. The conveniently placed gaps on the sides make it easy to just slip one in, change the chamber, and repeat. It even has the handy ability to un-cock the firing slide when you want to fake fire it.

Dare I say this, but this little pistol has a greater range than the ‘Longshot,’ or Shortstop, as I call it. Just don’t aim for the eyes…

This thing doesn’t break easily either. I once dropped it while climbing a tree about 20-25 feet up and it didn’t even have a scratch.

I’d say that this is a must have for any Nerf fan, no matter what age. I hope more ideas like this can be used in the future.

3 Stars Fun for kids and adult
I bought 3 of these for my nephew for his birthday. They were a hit and we used them on our next camping trip. I only have two issues with them. These are definitely not for close use. They do pack a bit of a punch and can sting if hit in the right place. The cylinder for the bullets likes to stick often so you have to work it sometimes. Over all it provide all of us great fun.

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Kid Toys Sports Charlie Williams, Cowboy Hero, Darts, Extra Power, Fire Fight, Firepower, Gift Idea, Glass Surface, Hasbro, Hasbro Nerf, Informal Test, Maverick, Nerf Gun, Nerf Guns, Nerf N Strike, Nerf Wars, Reloading, Sci Fi, Six Shooter, Target

Hasbro Nerf N Strike Maverick Colors May Vary

Like the gun toted by the cowboy hero with whom it shares its name, the Maverick is a six shooter. Unlike the gun that other Maverick had, however, this weapon shoots only soft suction darts that can fly across a room and adhere to a window or other glass surface. The Maverick features a rotating barrel, which makes it easier to keep the firepower flying in the midst of heated battle and a futuristic look to better engender sci-fi fantasy play if you so choose. For a little extra power boost, the gun also has a pump mechanism. In our informal test, the darts flew surprisingly far and impressively straight. –Charlie Williams

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars good toy
The Nerf N-Strike Maverick a good gun for target shooting, and sneaking up on people when they have their back turned to you. You can stick different types of darts in the gun like Micro darts (suction darts that can stick to glass), Micro sonic darts (whistling darts), etc. The only problem is the gun jams 30% of the time. So it’s best not to be in combat with the gun.

3 Stars Fun for kids and adult
I bought 3 of these for my nephew for his birthday. They were a hit and we used them on our next camping trip. I only have two issues with them. These are definitely not for close use. They do pack a bit of a punch and can sting if hit in the right place. The cylinder for the bullets likes to stick often so you have to work it sometimes. Over all it provide all of us great fun.

5 Stars Best of the line
This was my first Nerf gun, and I’ve had it little under a year, but it is definetely first in line for my arsenal. Even though reloading’s a bit tricky and tedious at first, it is extremely exciting in a fire fight. And you don’t even have to flip out the chamber. The conveniently placed gaps on the sides make it easy to just slip one in, change the chamber, and repeat. It even has the handy ability to un-cock the firing slide when you want to fake fire it.

Dare I say this, but this little pistol has a greater range than the ‘Longshot,’ or Shortstop, as I call it. Just don’t aim for the eyes…

This thing doesn’t break easily either. I once dropped it while climbing a tree about 20-25 feet up and it didn’t even have a scratch.

I’d say that this is a must have for any Nerf fan, no matter what age. I hope more ideas like this can be used in the future.

5 Stars Nerf wars are fun!
you can fire it quickly and it’s pretty accurate. the “bullets” have to go in all the way or it gets stuck, but you just push in the “bullet” and its okay again. I have a number of Nerf guns and this is usually the one I chose when we have Nerf wars.

5 Stars Lot’s of fun for kids!
As with all Nerf and Nerf-like products, these are great fun for any kid. Super gift idea, and very practical. Get’s kids outside and active…away from the games for a while. Plus, numerous kids can play at once and make it great fun! Extra ammo is always recommended!

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Kid Toys Games Charlie Williams, Cowboy Hero, Darts, Extra Power, Fire Fight, Firepower, Fun 5, Glass Surface, Hasbro, Hasbro Nerf, Informal Test, Jams, Maverick, Nephew, Nerf Gun, Nerf N Strike, Reloading, Sci Fi, Six Shooter, Target

Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver

The Doctor’s handy-dandy sonic screwdriver is the epitome of multifunctional gizmos. Whether it’s driving a screw, picking a lock, or disabling an opponent, this amazing implement seems to exhibit the precise capability required by its owner at the time. Now this marvelous gadget can be yours! The sonic screwdriver measures 8-inches tall x 1-inch wide. This Doctor Who Electronic Sonic Screwdriver Replica features button-activated light and sound effects. It includes a hidden ultraviolet pen and UV light that reveals your secret writing, as well as a spare standard ink nib and a wallet with wipe-on, wipe-off “psychic” paper. Look who’s Doctor Who now! Requires 3x “AG13″ button-cell batteries, included.

The sonic screwdriver is a fictional tool in the British sci-fi television series Doctor Who. Its most common function is to operate virtually any lock, mechanical or electronic, and thus open doors for escape or exploration. It has also been used for repairing equipment, as an offensive weapon, and occasionally even to drive screws. Like the TARDIS, it has become one of the icons of the program and is closely associated with the Doctor.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Don’t misplace the pen nibs
When you install the batteries it requires the use of a small phillips head screwdriver… So you need a regular screwdriver to make your Sonic Screwdriver work. (And while I was doing this, I actually was thinking to myself, “Hmmm, this really could be more sonic!”)

I’ve had this thing for about a year now, I use the regular pen nib quite often and it’s currently not showing signs of running out of ink. The nib with the UV ink, unfortunately was lost.

That is the biggest issue I have with the item. The instruction pamphlet that comes with it says that you can order replacement nibs from customer service. You can not currently just order replacement nibs from Amazon, nor are they currently listed in the “Spare Parts” section of the Character-Online customer service website. (Though there are spare Dalek parts which is kind of awesome.) You have to call the company’s customer service department which is in the UK. So unless you want to call long distance and pay shipping from the UK for pen nibs? Do not loose them. (This may change, I hope it does.)

Onto the good stuff!

I really love owning this thing. A few days ago I had a blackout at night and (due to a recent move) I couldn’t find my flashlight, but I was using this thing to make some notes. So I used it to find my keys and my wallet to go out and buy a proper flashlight and some candles. Doing that was more fun then I should probably admit in a public forum. Secondly, the UV ink is tangentially educational. Your child likes Doctor Who, you get them this pen, they write secret messages on the psychic paper and say “Cool! How does that work?” They then become interested in what UV light is, learn all sorts interesting stuff about wavelengths and “Yay! Science if fun!”

If you’re a cosplayer through, that’s not really your concern. From close up and far away it looks good, it has the right moving parts, lights up and makes the noise. It comes with batteries. I don’t know what more you could ask for.

Just don’t misplace the pen nibs.

5 Stars Fun, Silly
If you’re a Doctor Who fan, this is standard equipment. This little sonic screwdriver looks and sounds just like the one featured on the episodes. Makes for a fun drinking game.

4 Stars Goofy and Enjoyable
The husband may scoff, and no, it does not seem like the most sturdy thing ever made, but I cannot stop smiling whenever I use this. I’m not too sure about getting refills and such, or if it would even be truly worth it to bother. That’s not really the point though, is it? Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s late at night and I have a lot of cabinets to put up…

2 Stars Sonic Screwdriver – fun idea, but…
Got this as a gift for my husband, not as a child’s toy. It has sat in the box since. It looks and feels very cheap, I’m not exactly strong & it felt like about to break when I tried to manipulate it so would probably not last long at all with a child. I see I’ve put 3 stars for durability by mistake & it won’t let me edit. We haven’t bothered to try to use it except for a couple of minutes on opening so I can’t speak to durability but I don’t expect much from the cheap flimsy feel of it! The sound effect is just a very weak buzz, we both said “that was it??” It’s not even nice to use as a pen. It may end up on eBay but the buyer would probably want his money back! I’d say it’s one of those things that seems like a fun idea but very disappointing in its execution & don’t waste your money!

4 Stars I don’t fear losing my keys now . . . I just fear losing my screwdriver
I am a fan of the old and new Doctor Who series. The thing to keep in mind is that this is a toy, so don’t expect metal parts, superb simulated sound, and such. It’s plastic with batteries and a light. However, once you accept it for what it is, it’s great! I love just fooling around with it. Pretending to fix people’s problems with it, especially with people who have no idea what it is (confusing them like the Doctor would, and just smile and be on my way). I use it at shows and such like people would use a lighter. And if I ever need help seeing something in the dark, it does come in handy.

It’s not the most durable thing, it’s all plastic. The UV pen works great, but keep in mind the size of it’s ink well, and it’s hard to get a replacement, so use it sparingly. The sound is of course low quality, and the two sounds it makes are very hard to notice any difference (there is some if you listen to it carefully). However, it’s not that loud, so it doesn’t annoy people too much. The light itself is very good, but just don’t point it at anyone’s eyes (UV light).

Now, there is a little problem with it. When I got it, it was hard to keep the thing on. It felt like there was something keeping me from pressing the buttons down. When I opened it up to where you put the batteries, I noticed that the plastic thing holding them is right next to the 2 buttons, and that cover was sticking up on the edge when screwed on (because the pressure caused it to bed). What I did was carefully sand down that plastic with a small piece of sand paper(a nail file would work too) so it was level with the rest of the tube. Then I had no problems with it. Don’t know if it was only mine, but it’s an easy adjustment.

All in all for this low priced toy, I love it. Just don’t expect too much, and you will love it too.

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Kid Toys Electronics Ag13 Button Cell, Amazon, Button Cell Batteries, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Epitome, Gizmos, Handy Dandy, Instruction Pamphlet, Nib, Offensive Weapon, Open Doors, Pen Nibs, Phillips Head, Picking A Lock, Sci Fi, Secret Writing, Tardis, Uv Ink, Uv Light

International Playthings Lift Off Rocket

Your toddler’s very own rocket.? Watch as the child is fascinated with the rocket itself and the multi-add cargo items.? The child will imagine space exploration with himself/herself leading the way!? Can be used independently or in conjunction with the Space Base (sold separately).

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Good, but room for improvement
Our 18+ month-old really seems to like this, so she would probably give it four stars. I give it three. Overall, it’s a good toy. The two astronauts are about the same scale as Playmobil people, which means playmobil people can pilot the ship and drive the moon buggy. Oddly, the included dog and alien do not fit in the moon buggy or pilot areas, which writes off a whole slew of potentially interesting story lines for your child. How can the alien steal the ship or buggy if he doesn’t fit? The ship handle has a button with two soundtracks. One is a launch sequence and the other is just spacy sounds. I’m sure they could have packed ten more random sci-fi sounds in there. The doors pop off easily so that they don’t break off, which is good, but fastening them back on is a bit of a puzzle even for adults. A good aspect of this toy is that it is very much like a little dollhouse (there is a bed in the central compartment, for example), so it doesn’t have to be a rocket at all. Our toddler spends a fair amount of time putting creatures to bed in the central compartment. The moon buggy is quite popular by itself as well.

4 Stars good rocket ship for child’s imagination
After watching Wallace and Gromit’s quest for cheese, my 3 year old nephew loved the rocket ship. So for his birthday I was searching for something similar. Other rocket ship toys I saw were a bit too realistic – maybe good for older kids but too serious for little kids. This particular ship is whimsical, has neat little accessories, and is very simple to figure out. The only complaint was that parts came undone, but you could easily snap them back on. But my nephew loved the fun design and within minutes had multiple adventurous space travels with his astronaut friends, the dog, and the moon-buggy.

5 Stars Pricey but loved
Our son got this when he was 4, still plays with it at 5. All the kids, from 2 to 42, who visit our home love this rocket. We are going to get the Space Base, another toy that matches this one, by the same company.

Some of the rougher playing kids knock off the doors and hatches, but they always click right back into place.

5 Stars Great toy! A favorite in our house
This is a fantastic toy! When we first received it from my in-laws at Christmas for my then 18-month old, I thought “great, another noisy toy that will break in a week.” It’s now six months of solid use later and still looks and sounds like new. For the first two or three months both my kids (1-1/2 and 4-1/2) played with it on a near-daily basis. They still play with it at least once or twice weekly. I love that most of the parts fit inside the rocket (wish the alien and the crater fit, but we tuck them underneath). The hinges to the doors are made to come off without breaking in the event the kids get really rough with it, and easily go back on. Also, I think the alien glows in the dark (or at least seemed to when I saw it in my room the other night–might’ve just been a weird light thing going on). Like others have mentioned, don’t be scared by the price–this is a great toy–destined to become a classic.

5 Stars The Lift-Off Rocket is a blast!
I bought this product on Amazon for my grandson’s 2nd birthday, after first seeing it in a “high end” specialty children’s toy shop. It is colorful, easy for the children that haven’t yet developed their fine motor skills to play with and yet still has enough challenges to keep those that are adept with smaller objects.

He stopped opening gifts after laying eyes on his rocket and we couldn’t get it out of the packaging fast enough for him. He plays with it constantly, putting the figures in and out of the different cargo areas and driving around the little moon buggy. Even the 18 month old playmate has given this toy a heavy duty work out.

There will be more International Playthings items among our gift purchases for the little ones that we love.

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Kid Toys Electronics Amount Of Time, Astronauts, Dollhouse, Fastening, Four Stars, Imagination, Interesting Story, Launch, Leading The Way, Little Kids, Moon Buggy, Nephew, Pilot Areas, Rocket Ship, Sci Fi, Soundtracks, Space Base, Space Exploration, Wallace And Gromit, Whole Slew

Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver

The Doctor’s handy-dandy sonic screwdriver is the epitome of multifunctional gizmos. Whether it’s driving a screw, picking a lock, or disabling an opponent, this amazing implement seems to exhibit the precise capability required by its owner at the time. Now this marvelous gadget can be yours! The sonic screwdriver measures 8-inches tall x 1-inch wide. This Doctor Who Electronic Sonic Screwdriver Replica features button-activated light and sound effects. It includes a hidden ultraviolet pen and UV light that reveals your secret writing, as well as a spare standard ink nib and a wallet with wipe-on, wipe-off “psychic” paper. Look who’s Doctor Who now! Requires 3x “AG13″ button-cell batteries, included.

The sonic screwdriver is a fictional tool in the British sci-fi television series Doctor Who. Its most common function is to operate virtually any lock, mechanical or electronic, and thus open doors for escape or exploration. It has also been used for repairing equipment, as an offensive weapon, and occasionally even to drive screws. Like the TARDIS, it has become one of the icons of the program and is closely associated with the Doctor.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Fun, Silly
If you’re a Doctor Who fan, this is standard equipment. This little sonic screwdriver looks and sounds just like the one featured on the episodes. Makes for a fun drinking game.

4 Stars I don’t fear losing my keys now . . . I just fear losing my screwdriver
I am a fan of the old and new Doctor Who series. The thing to keep in mind is that this is a toy, so don’t expect metal parts, superb simulated sound, and such. It’s plastic with batteries and a light. However, once you accept it for what it is, it’s great! I love just fooling around with it. Pretending to fix people’s problems with it, especially with people who have no idea what it is (confusing them like the Doctor would, and just smile and be on my way). I use it at shows and such like people would use a lighter. And if I ever need help seeing something in the dark, it does come in handy.

It’s not the most durable thing, it’s all plastic. The UV pen works great, but keep in mind the size of it’s ink well, and it’s hard to get a replacement, so use it sparingly. The sound is of course low quality, and the two sounds it makes are very hard to notice any difference (there is some if you listen to it carefully). However, it’s not that loud, so it doesn’t annoy people too much. The light itself is very good, but just don’t point it at anyone’s eyes (UV light).

Now, there is a little problem with it. When I got it, it was hard to keep the thing on. It felt like there was something keeping me from pressing the buttons down. When I opened it up to where you put the batteries, I noticed that the plastic thing holding them is right next to the 2 buttons, and that cover was sticking up on the edge when screwed on (because the pressure caused it to bed). What I did was carefully sand down that plastic with a small piece of sand paper(a nail file would work too) so it was level with the rest of the tube. Then I had no problems with it. Don’t know if it was only mine, but it’s an easy adjustment.

All in all for this low priced toy, I love it. Just don’t expect too much, and you will love it too.

4 Stars Don’t misplace the pen nibs
When you install the batteries it requires the use of a small phillips head screwdriver… So you need a regular screwdriver to make your Sonic Screwdriver work. (And while I was doing this, I actually was thinking to myself, “Hmmm, this really could be more sonic!”)

I’ve had this thing for about a year now, I use the regular pen nib quite often and it’s currently not showing signs of running out of ink. The nib with the UV ink, unfortunately was lost.

That is the biggest issue I have with the item. The instruction pamphlet that comes with it says that you can order replacement nibs from customer service. You can not currently just order replacement nibs from Amazon, nor are they currently listed in the “Spare Parts” section of the Character-Online customer service website. (Though there are spare Dalek parts which is kind of awesome.) You have to call the company’s customer service department which is in the UK. So unless you want to call long distance and pay shipping from the UK for pen nibs? Do not loose them. (This may change, I hope it does.)

Onto the good stuff!

I really love owning this thing. A few days ago I had a blackout at night and (due to a recent move) I couldn’t find my flashlight, but I was using this thing to make some notes. So I used it to find my keys and my wallet to go out and buy a proper flashlight and some candles. Doing that was more fun then I should probably admit in a public forum. Secondly, the UV ink is tangentially educational. Your child likes Doctor Who, you get them this pen, they write secret messages on the psychic paper and say “Cool! How does that work?” They then become interested in what UV light is, learn all sorts interesting stuff about wavelengths and “Yay! Science if fun!”

If you’re a cosplayer through, that’s not really your concern. From close up and far away it looks good, it has the right moving parts, lights up and makes the noise. It comes with batteries. I don’t know what more you could ask for.

Just don’t misplace the pen nibs.

4 Stars Goofy and Enjoyable
The husband may scoff, and no, it does not seem like the most sturdy thing ever made, but I cannot stop smiling whenever I use this. I’m not too sure about getting refills and such, or if it would even be truly worth it to bother. That’s not really the point though, is it? Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s late at night and I have a lot of cabinets to put up…

2 Stars Sonic Screwdriver – fun idea, but…
Got this as a gift for my husband, not as a child’s toy. It has sat in the box since. It looks and feels very cheap, I’m not exactly strong & it felt like about to break when I tried to manipulate it so would probably not last long at all with a child. I see I’ve put 3 stars for durability by mistake & it won’t let me edit. We haven’t bothered to try to use it except for a couple of minutes on opening so I can’t speak to durability but I don’t expect much from the cheap flimsy feel of it! The sound effect is just a very weak buzz, we both said “that was it??” It’s not even nice to use as a pen. It may end up on eBay but the buyer would probably want his money back! I’d say it’s one of those things that seems like a fun idea but very disappointing in its execution & don’t waste your money!

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Kid Toys Action Figures Ag13 Button Cell, Button Cell Batteries, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Drinking Game, Epitome, Gizmos, Handy Dandy, New Doctor, Nib, Offensive Weapon, Open Doors, Picking A Lock, Sci Fi, Screws, Secret Writing, Sound Effects, Tardis, Television Series, Uv Light