Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Legos for Reasonable Price) 『I got this for my sons aged 5 and 7. Great value, hate all the little teeny, tiny pieces that will FOR SURE get lost, swept up, vacuumed up,e tc., but otherwise a great starter set for kids. Good booklet too with building ideas, however I wish they had included more building ideas, especially to stimulate the imagination of my younger son. Overall, excellent produce though. Only one suggestion to lego with this kind of container -- maybe a sub section just for the teeniest of pieces? Otherwise, overall A+』
(Legos are the Best) 『Great Value, lots of pretending to do with this set. Great for kids who like to build things, sturdy pieces and lots of them. Good idea for kids just getting into Legos, lots of basic pieces. I am very pleased with this set.』
(Grandson's Delight) 『It's a great gift for my 4 yr. old grandson. It will allow him to be creative, increase his dexterity, and have a building set that grows with him!』
(Classic lego) 『This is a tub of legos, need I say more, Lego has quality and always will』
(Great assortment, but...) 『My son loves this set, at 3 he just covered the square with one level, I don't think he got building up until after I showed him multiple times, but now at just over 4 he is building intricate things. The only reason I give this a 4 stars overall, is because I wanted to use the bucket to store ALL of his Legos in (the box only comes about 1/3 full at the most), but the larger green board for building on wouldn't fit, and the board it comes with is tiny, inhibiting big creative projects. Otherwise an awesome toy that brings out the kid in me as well when I play with my son.』 『Get busy building! This jam-packed tub features an extensive assortment of LEGO bricks and other fun elements. It includes a building plate, mini figure, windows, doors and wheels. New container allows for easy clean-up and efficient storage. The transparent lid lets builders display their models. Includes building instructions for five models and photo inspiration for 25 more. 405 pieces. Tub measures 7.56"H x 15.12"W x 8.98"D.』 『When your toddler has graduated from the Duplo stage and is ready to take the next step in his, or her, Lego journey, the Lego Ultimate Building Set is the ideal graduation gift. With 405 pieces stored in a durable plastic box with a see-through top, this set is the perfect place to let children continue to explore their imagination and engineering skills. The Lego Ultimate Building Set contains many small pieces and is designed for kids ages four and older.
Large Brick Box
Ages:4+
Pieces:405
What We Think
Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor:
The Good: Lego starter kit lets younger children build a house, car, dog, helicopter, and more.
The Challenging: Younger children may need help with following the instruction.
In a Nutshell: The ideal Lego starter kit for kids too old for Duplos.
The Ideal Lego Starter Kit The Lego Ultimate Building Set includes everything a child needs to take the first steps to becoming an expert Lego builder. It includes one mini figurine, a building plate, and a wide mix of standard bricks in various colors as well as house and wheel elements.
Following the included instructions and using pieces in the starter kit, kids can build a house, helicopter, dog, and car. The only flaw is that the instructions may be challenging for younger children, and require adult assistance.
As is the case with virtually every Lego set, your child will be limited only by his, or her, imagination and perseverance. Although the kit is designed for younger children graduating from Lego Duplos, you can be confident that your child will never actually grow out of the Ultimate Building Set. All of the pieces can be incorporated into future Lego collections.
What's in the Box 405 standard Lego pieces with house and wheel element, mini figurine, durable plastic storage case, and instructions.
With 405 pieces, this Legos starter kit allows your child to build a variety of different things.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WAY overpriced and then CHARGE SHIPPING TOO?? lol..) 『Its an ok toy... not worth more than the 10.00 the stores are charging... After xmas these things will be filling the shelves and back to 10.00. People need to force these guys to bring the price back down to earth, this is rediculous!』
(NOT WORTH the marked-up price!) 『I was lucky and found one of these toys for just a couple of dollars over suggested retail price. Bought it for my 3 year old daughter. She let it do its thing for about 20 minutes and then put it in the stuffed animal toy chest, where it has been sitting now, untouched for almost two weeks! It really is cute. But that's all it's got going for it! Glad I didn't get sucked into spending big bucks because of all the hype!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY unless you can get this toy for the $8.00 price!』
(Thanks For The Comments!) 『I was getting ready to buy here and read the reviews to see why these are so popular and soooo pricey. Thanks to all of you, I take my chances on a local brick and mortar store like Walmart to save some $$$. If I didn't read the reviews, I would have been fooled and paid the high prices! I agree with one of the reviews that Amazon should be able to step in and ban these scaming practices. I love Amazon on all other levels, however.』
(Price gouging!) 『Please do not do business with these people that are ruining Christmas for our children. I think this outrageous price gouging should be illegal, These pets sell for $8.00 at Walmart (if you can find them). This particular "Mr. Squiggles is selling here today for $52.99! Wonder why you can't find them at retail? Because of greedy people like this! Don't play into these deceptive practices, you will just encourage more of this greed.』
(Not Being Suckered) 『There is no way I am paying what people are asking for this mechanical pet toy. I can't believe parents have actually fallen for these pricing scams. What lessons are you teaching your kids? Do you really want them to ignore wasteful spending in the name of "keeping up with the Jones"? What a horrible thing to teach kids; especially in this economy. 』 『Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality&whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Put away after one day) 『My daughter saw this on T.V. and had to have it. She got it for her 7th birthday. The hamster is cute, and she still plays with that (on the hard wood floor - doesn't run well at all on carpet). However, I also bought her this funhouse along with the garage (worst piece) and the wheel. When you put it all together (which is not easy), the toy is huge. I don't really have the room for a big piece of plastic toy of this size, but I was willing to get it for her because it is all she wanted. Big mistake, you can't move it once you get it together or it falls to pieces. Sometimes the pieces just come apart. The garage never worked, and the wheel ramp never fit together correctly. This toy is such a waste of money. Holiday shoppers are getting scammed this year! Thank goodness I did not pay these ridiculous prices for this toy. I bought mine at Toys 'r us before I even knew it was going to be a big deal. To sum up - the hamsters are cute, but the rest is big, plastic junk that has now been under my daughters bed since the day after she got it (5 weeks ago) and has not seen daylight again.』
(My niece loves it!) 『I bought this funhouse and one of the pets for my niece for her 4th birthday. She LOVES it! She can't wait for Christmas because I promised to buy her more components so her "zhu zhus" can have more space to play!
I have to say, even I enjoyed this toy! It's really neat and I'm so glad that my niece enjoyed it!』
(Hamster city is a must have) 『Zhu Zhu pets fun house is a must have for the hamsters when they are not running around.Great fun for the little ones in your family.』
(My grandkids love it) 『Availability was minimal for this item in our local toy stores. I had recently had some hand surgery and could not get out easily to shop, so I went to Amazon.com, and ordered what I wanted, and it all arrived in time for my grandson's birthday. The items I ordered were more expensive than the retail price, but I wanted them, and needed them in time, so I was willing to pay extra. The hamsters and the funhouse were a huge hit with the entire birthday party crowd, and Grammy and Papa were heroes!!!』
(GREAT TOY) 『My grandson has had a great time with his funhouse and hamsters. Really glad I bought it.』 『Zhu Zhu/Go Go Pets hamsters love to scamper around and explore the Funhouse environment. This playset has lots of openings to allow connecting additional playsets and accessories. Zhu Zhu/Go Go Pets Hamsters sold separately. Item may ship in Zhu Zhu/Go Go packaging.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Amazon is a PIMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!) 『There are those of us who WORK for a living and cannot spend hours standing in line. When our amazing children ask that "santa" bring them a Zhu Zhu for x-mas it really sucks that pathetic bottom scum losers like you have bought them all up and a hard working single mom cannot buy them for a fair market value. Welcome to a socialist " Obama society" where scum like you can get welfare, healthcare and rape the hard working American public trying to fulfill their child's christmas wish. SHAME ON YOU LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!』
(review) 『This toy is a birthday present for my daughter and she has yet to play with it. I do not think that this is an educational toy, although it seems to be durable at least in the package. I know she has played with one of her friends and really loves it. I'm sorry this review isn't very good, but I was prompted to leave a review. Hope it helps! Oh yeah she is 5 going on 6 and her friends that have them all really like playing with them!』
(zhu zhu pet) 『Kids saw these on tv awhile ago little did I know by Oct. they were the must have. With both my kids B-days coming and X-mas I couldn't disappoint so I am glad (sort of) that I was able to purchase through Amazon . However I wish I was able to purchase at retail value instead of the 3x the amount I ended up paying ! Be realistic people do you really need that much profit? I only purchased 2 hamsters and that will be all . My kids are happy they have those and Santa will be bringing some of the add on pieces whatever I happen upon which I have already found casually shopping at Walmart and Toys r Us and at the retail price which is easier to stomach!』
(Perfect Every one Kid Shoud Have One) 『Pipsqueek the Hamster is absolutely CUTE. And the sounds She makes are so sweet. I love it, but it is a Christmas present for my grandaughter. And ordered the slide it is not here yet, but I just ordered yesterday. Of all the toys I have seen in recent years this is the BEST. And it is toy that promotes the care and loving of animals. A child could not but want to be gently and loving to Pipsqueek has she promotes loving care. Yup, I know they are hard to find, but the hunt is worth it. My hats off to the creater of these Zhu Zhu Hamsters. Now I have to find a safe and secure place for Pipsqueek to hang out until Christmas.』
(kids love it) 『I got a Zhu Zhu hamster for my 7 year old son's birthday in September. He loves it and takes it to school with him everyday so it is durable. My 9 and 11 year old play with it also.』 『Super Smart, Realistic Hamster-rific Fun! I chatter, scatter, scoot n' scutty like a real hamster!』
price：$29.99
LEGO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (One of the BEST Christmas traditions!) 『Every year my husband and son get this set and put it together daily as a part of the Christmas Advent. Boy, are they awesome! I just stumbled upon them one day shopping here on amazon, and am I ever glad I did! Now that you have, you HAVE to buy it! Each year, Lego only ships these out to one store to sell. This year it was Target and when they're gone, they're gone! They come out in October and if you blink, you'll miss it. They go really fast so if you're hesitating, don't. The figures are adorable and the fun your children/grandchildren will have with it will last a lifetime. Keep the box too - they are collector's items when they get older. Highly, highly recommend!』
(Lego Advent Calendar) 『My son is eleven years old and he has been getting this calendar for a few years. He loves it!』
(GREAT ITEM FOR LEGO LOVERS) 『My 2 Grandsons, now 5&9, received the Lego Christmas Advent Calendar every year for the last 4 years and it's become a tradition. As I write this, its early November and they are already asking about it. They love Legos in general and are always happy to get new pieces. Amazon.com is the best place to buy it. I'm always surprised to find that the Christmas sets on eBay cost more than buying directly from Lego.』
(Very fun for young Lego fans) 『This was a gift for my six year old son last Christmas, and he loved it! He couldn't wait to see what was under each door, it was the first thing he did every morning. The pieces do not all combine to make a large set, but that didn't bother him at all- it's a great way to add on to your minifigure collection as well, those were a favorite.』
(Great Fun!) 『My three year old grandson just loves this advent calendar. His anticipation builds with each day! Great value for the money.』 『24 Days of Lego City building fun! Count down to the holidays with the 2009 Lego City Advent Calendar, with something new to build every day until Christmas! Set includes nine mini figures and many other cool accessories that make your Lego City even more exciting. Lego City Advent Calendar includes 24 city themed surprises for the season, including Lego mini figures, accessories and more. Each day open a new window in the specially designed Advent Calendar box. This Lego Christmas set has 257 pieces and includes 9 mini figures. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (the great price race) 『This little guy is cute . the price was a robbery. Lost interest quickly because NUM NUM kept turning on his side and not rolling in his ball. Ball hard to put together. the wheels pinch little fingers not unlike a real hampster. Unless your child is just begging forthis save your $$$$. At $9.95 it is ok no more.』
(xmas gift) 『The toy looks and act like a pet hamster, I am trying to bring contact of toy animals for my grandson, before i get a live pet for him. Teach him how take care of it.』
(CUTE toy,,,,,,NOT $40 worth???) 『I also got some at WalMart for $8. These are fun little toys at that price. They are NOT worth $30-$50 or more???? They are hamster size...tiny little, rolling, cute noise making toys. Please dont pay these prices. The market could crash again before Christmas??? OR DEFINITELY after Cmas. The company has over 2 million shipping VERY SOON to the stores!!』
(kids love it) 『I got a Zhu Zhu hamster for my 7 year old son's birthday in September. He loves it and takes it to school with him everyday so it is durable. My 9 and 11 year old play with it also I think think it's really cute.』
(Joke Gift) 『I don't know how to rate this toy as I am giving it as a joke gift. My daughter moved out, finally, and the apartment she moved into won't allow pets. I got her this Zhu Zhu pet and adventure ball as a joke Christmas gift so she can let it run around her apartment while she is veging. I thought her friends would get a kick out this as well. The hamster sounds fun when you press his nose through the package but I did not open the package or try out the hamster. It may not even work but I hope so.』 『Each Zhu Zhu Hamter has its own unique personality&whimsical sounds. Loving Mode: Pet them, love them, hear them chatter Explore Mode: Let them scoot, scamper, across the floor. Provide them with their Hamster Habitat.』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (cute little hampster) 『This, by far, is the cutest little toy I've ever bought for my grandkids. my garanddaughter has one already from her birthday party which she got from her parents. So I decided to try and add more to the collection. She will love them both. they are cuddly and the fur is so real feeling that you want just pet it all day long. Good chooice for me.
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(Happy I got One!) 『This has not been taken out of the package yet as it is a christmas present for my grandaughter. I'm just happy that I was able to get one since they are the "It" toy this year. Thanks, J.Wells』
(Maddie's enjoyment) 『My 6 year old granddaughter wanted this itiem so badly I searched everywhere for it. It was well worth the search when I saw the look on her face when she opened it at her birthday party. The little guy is adorable and she and her 11 year old sister fell in love with it.』
(If you can wait, you should wait and save yourself some $$) 『I bought this toy off of a friend who happened to buy a few in Walmart for 10 bucks each. They are barely worth that price and MOST definitely not worth 40 dollars. I got them for my daughter, and would have hurt someone if they sent this to me in the mail for 40 dollars. Cute, yes, fun, probably, just not for that much money.
Don't give in, get your kid something else, and get the zhu zhu later (of if you can- from a friend who isn't looking to make a quick buck off of you)』
(Love it!) 『Love this toy! My daughter loves it, just wish they weren't so hard to get. We would like to get more and some accessories, but they are very overpriced currently online. Will buy more when the price gets more reasonable.』 『I chatter, scatter, scoot and scurry like a real hamster!』
price：$5.04
Hasbro Games
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (very good for phonics practice) 『I tutor kids with dyslexia and AD/HD and teach them phonics (Orton-Gillingham). I am always looking for ways to spice up a lesson. So far I haven't found a kid who doesn't like practicing vowel teams, silent-e and consonant blends using this game. I modify it and we take turns, and I help them make their words. This can be a very helpful educational game for kids and adults who need to practice their phonics skills!』
(Still not sure) 『It doesnt say how many cards to pass out, so we used them all which makes a lot of cards to sort through. You get stuck a lot and not as fast moving as you think it might be. Probably wont get played much』
(Will be gifts so can't give fair rating) 『this game looked like great fun on tv so bought it. They are to be gifts so haven't played yet. We love games so I think it will be a winner. Can't give a fair rating yet though.』
(An awesome family game for 6 to 99 years of age!) 『I have an 8 year old, 10 year old, and 17 year old at home. My husband and I play this game with all three kids and we have so much fun we end up rolling on the floor laughing! This game gets unbelievably fast! People start screaming and slamming letters and yelling words! My 8 year old daughter has a hard time keeping up with my teenage son plays but she still loves it and laughs the whole time! We keep the iphone handy so we can look up words on [...] when we get in a spot where nothing seems to work. Most of the time that doesn't happen, unless my teenage son picks a word.. like aged. Anyway.. we love this game and highly recommend it! We are going to see if it works to put two decks together and double the people (10) at Christmas time. Will be interesting to see how crazy it gets with my grown daughters and my son-in-laws. As far as educational value, I've even learned words. If you get in a bind you end up making up a work and half the time, it's a real word and i read the definition aloud so everyone knows it for the rest of the game. You MUST get this game!』
(not so slammin') 『Nothing that exciting. We are big scrabble players and I guess I was expecting more. We still had an hour of fun. One good thing is this is portable!』 『SCRABBLE SLAM is a fast-paced word game where anything could happen! Race against each other to change the existing four-letter word and get rid of your cards.“Game” could become “fame” and “fame” could become “fate”—you never know where it’ll go. Be the first player to get rid of all of your cards to win!』
price：$5.99
Spin Master
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (For the Ultimate Bakugan Fan) 『This is a 7piece toy comprised of 6 Bakugan Traps and 1 Bakugan Figure. The set is composed of the figures, as well as the Gate Card and Special Ability Card. My daughter has numerous Battle Packs, traps, Bakugan Deka, the arena, the launcher and Bakugan Gauntlet (in addition to the Bakugan DS game).
The toy comes in the box as separate figures and step by step instructions are necessary to aassemble the Maximus Dragonoid. Assembly took about 20 minutes, the first time. Instructions are only graphical drawings and not too easy to follow. Once assembled the figure is not as big as I had anticipated on the packaging. Personally, i was not impressed but my 9 year loves it. She likes the ability to use the traps when playing the Bakugan with her other Bakugan Figures.
As for an action set, I question the durability with non-game play (ie as standalone action figures) - given the spring loaded mechanisms and delicate small parts. I do not recommend this for households with children under 5 given the high choking potential. This set is more ideal for kids aged 7 and above - depending upon how gingerly or harsh your child plays with his or her toys.
For the price, this toy is a touch overpriced and I recommend waiting for a price drop by at least $5 to $10. However, the the unique nature of a modular toy, this set is amazing. I recommend this for the Ultimate Bakugan Fan and not for the casual gamer.
Despite its limitations, it is still a very good toy.』
(Junk) 『You can play w/ the individual characters but the main 'Maxus Dragonoid' cannot be played with since doesn't go together worth a hoot which is the reason my son wanted the toy. Pieces don't fit quite right. So not worth the money. He is 8. We had fun trying to but it together but wish it was worth the effort.』
(Difficult) 『The separate Bakugans are cool, but it is very difficult to put them all together. A grown-up can barely get them together let alone my 8 year old.』
(Maxus Dragonoid) 『My 7 year old is crazy for Bakugan and begged for this. He takes it everywhere.』
(problem) 『hi my son recieved this on his birthday. On his way to the party one of the springs came out of one of the traps. This was an important part on the whole Maxus Draganoid. Since he threw away the inside packaging I can't return it. We payed $50 for about 10 minutes of gentle play and you can't buy the one we need at the store. So I don't know if you have any solutions for me or If I can even buy the one that broke to once again complete the set. Linda Flores』 『Here is the MAXUS DRAGONOID. 7 in 1 to combine into MAXUS DRAGONOID. All are Pryus red figures.
This is a MUST HAVE for any Bakugan collector or gamer.』 『One of the biggest and most powerful Bakugan yet, the Maxus Dragonoid will have your Bakugan opponents quaking in fear. It includes one Bakugan warrior and six traps that, when transformed, can be assembled into a giant dragon robot. These seven pieces are unique and can't be found anywhere else, making this set essential for any Bakugan player/collector.
7 in 1 Maxus Drago
Ages:4+
What We Think
Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Novelty factor:
The Good: Innovative, pocket-sized toys that are enjoyable to play with.
The Challenging: Additional Bakugan pieces are necessary to play the game properly.
In a Nutshell: With seven unique pieces, an essential part of any Bakugan player's collection.
Get in on the latest craze with Bakugan.
Unleash the fearsome power of the Maxus Dragonoid on your Bakugan foes! View larger.
Get In On the Bakugan Craze For those who are unfamiliar, Bakugan is an inventive strategy game based on the popular anime TV series, "Bakugan: Battle Brawlers." It pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" against each other for points. The Bakugan themselves are magnetic, spring-loaded marbles that -- when exposed to a metal "gate card" -- burst open to reveal a fearsome warrior.
The mission of the Bakugan strategy game is to capture the opponent's metal gate cards. This is achieved by rolling your Bakugan warriors onto these cards and doing battle with defending enemy Bakugan. The game involves a surprising amount of strategy, and features various tactical cards and trap pieces that help protect your Bakugan warriors.
Room for the Imagination This game combines skill (aiming your Bakugan) with strategy (placement of the cards). Players also enjoy the way the warriors pop open on the magnetic cards -- although sometimes they do it even when they don't land on the cards. Players unfamiliar with the TV show, may feel a little lost at first in the world of Bakugan. But with the help of the colorful, animated Bakugan Web site, they will get what the game is about and how to play.
Even without the official strategy game, Bakugan toys are enjoyable and can be played with like regular action figures. Fans of the show will like role-playing as one of the various characters, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho."
Maxus Dragonoid Expands Your Bakugan Collection This particular set contains one Bakugan warrior (named Neo Dragonoid) and six Bakugan traps (Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, Brachium, Spitarm and SpyderFencer.) These pieces can be combined together to form the massive Maxus Dragonoid monster. The transformation process is a bit complicated, but the set includes clear instructions that make assembly easy. The assembled Dragonoid is a unique toy, although a bit unwieldy -- if not positioned correctly, he will easily fall down.
Each of the seven Bakugan that compose Dragonoid can be used individually in the strategy game. Avid players will be happy to know that this set also includes a special ability card, which will come in handy when you're devising a strategy to topple your enemy. Just keep in mind that, in order to play Bakugan properly, you'll need several other Bakugan marbles/cards that are not included in this package. Kids who are new to Bakugan might be better off with one of the various starter packs.
What's in the Box One Bakugan warrior, 6 Bakugan traps, ability card and metal gate card.
Maxus Dragonoid disassembles into smaller Bakugan that can be used in the official strategy game.
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