price:$8.69
Spin Master
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great starter) 『For a low price he tried the game out to see if he would like it. It was a huge success.』
(kids love it) 『My kids are so in love with this toy. To me, it look like miniature golf balls. Don't ever step on one, it feels like a rock and poor kids, I have cracked a few of them....lol! It keeps them from bugging me around the house, so if you ask me, yes I will purchase another one. Arrived in excellent condition, and before time.』
(The kids love 'em) 『My five-year old has been asking for bakugans since he played with them at a friend's house. He got this set for his birthday, and he loves 'em. They are fine as a starter set.』
(Great gift for a 6 year old) 『My nephew was THRILLED to recieve this gift and played with it as soon as he opened it up!』
(Entertaining) 『I got these for my son, his very first, he loves them, and mostly he likes to watch them open, so, wherever there is metal, he is sticking them!』 『Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card. Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle. Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score. Contains 3 Bakugans and 3 Metal Cards. Styles may vary.』 『The popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" -- such as "Juggernoids," "Fear rippers," and "Robatallians" -- against each other for points. With this Bakugan Starter Pack, kids 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic cards where the plastic spheres burst open to reveal the fearsome warrior apparatus inside. Kids will also love the way the Bakugan transform suddenly into warrior mode, and fans of the show will have an especially good time with the game.
Inside each plastic sphere is a fearsome warrior apparatus. View larger.
There are many colors and varieties of Bakugan to collect. View larger.
What We Think
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The Good:Wide variety of Bakugan make them fun for kids to trade and collect
The Bad:No instructions with some toys
In a Nutshell:Clever and exciting interactive game that kids will enjoy even if they're not familiar with the TV show
At a Glance
Ages:4 and up
NOTE: This Bakugan Starter Pack includes a random selection of three Bakugan warriors. It also includes three metal cards and instructions. It does not include the optional Bakugan Launcher.
Ready, Set, Play! The mission of Bakugan game play is to battle against other Bakugan to win the points awarded on the cards by getting your Bakugan to land on card. Players will love pretending to be one of the various characters in the show, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho," and they gain a deeper understanding of the cards and warriors as they play.
The Starter Pack includes instructions, making it an ideal way for newbies to get started with this fun and exciting game. The game itself is fairly straightforward, but if your child has never played before, you might have to help him or her to understand the rules -- after reading and understanding them yourself. While some of the plastic Bakugan pieces are small and could easily get lost, others, like the Bakugan Deka, are as big as a softball.
The Starter Pack comes with three Bakugan and three cards -- perfect for kids who are new to the game and who want to try it out. The illustrated instructions are easy to follow.
Exciting Magnetic Action The Bakugan come in lots of colors and varieties that make them fun to collect and trade. Most of them are pocket-sized and easy for your child to carry around and bring over to their friend's houses. Having a magnet that activates the warriors is a clever idea that adds excitement to the game. The Bakugan Launcher (sold separately) is a great accessory, with three shooting modes ("curve," "angle, and "distance"), but it doesn't come with any instructions.
Room for the Imagination We like that this that this game combines skill (aiming your Bakugan) with strategy (placement of the cards). We also enjoyed the way the warriors pop open on the magnetic cards -- although sometimes they do it even when they don't land on the cards. Being unfamiliar with the TV show, we felt a little lost at first in the world of Bakugan. But with the help of the colorful, animated Bakugan Web site, we got the gist of what the game is about and how to play. Our attempts to fire the launcher proved somewhat difficult and instructions would have helped. But the launcher isn't necessary. Kids can simply roll the Bakugan like marbles for a fun and action-packed game with their friends.
What's in the Box Three Bakugan, three metal cards, and instructions. 』
price:$2.17
LeapFrog
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Having fun learning to read) 『My daughter loves all the sounds this book provides with her Tag Reader. It is so much fun to see her read this book.』
(My 4 year old daughter is leaning to read a book!) 『I was debating whether or not my daughter was old enough for this product. She loves it and can't wait to read every night.I love that all the pictures in the book are interactive. When you touch the tag reader to Ian..he may giggle or scream...the cat meows. I love this product.The tag reader that you use to read the book tracks the progress of memory and comprehension when they choose to play a game.』
(It had great potential) 『We have several Tag books, and love them all. So I was quiet eager to get the Oliva book. It's the same book you get from the library.....with no extra games in the back. I was really expecting it to be more, hands on, and ineresting (like the Pirate book or Up). Like the tv show. It had such great potential to teach about art, music, dancing or different emotions. Instead, it asks who made the sand castle and who does Olivia need to be firm with? Plus, my son was highly disappointed that the characters sounded nothing like what was on the show! And when you touch any of the characters, their voices sound more like the Charlie Brown adults than real people. My son actually wants to send the book back for a different one. Glad it's in our collection, but I don't think it will be "read" as frequently as the other books. :(』
(Olivia Tag) 『Great tag book for Olivia fans. It's not as much activity as other tag books but the story is well told. They have alot of find/search games which are great learning skills. Like what do you do when you wake up in the morning? What does Olivia where to the beach?』
(My daughter's favorite) 『We had actually never read Olivia until we got it as a Tag book. What a delightful story! I like that the narrator encourages the kids to be active and dance and sing along with Olivia.』 『On each book page, see Olivia dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing, painting on walls and "whew!"going to sleep at last. Just try to keep up, because Olivia is very good at wearing people out! Throughout the story, play learning activities that help build reading comprehension skills and foster art appreciation. Plus, connect the Tag Reader online to the LeapFrog Learning Path to see what your child is learning.』
price:$2.55
Fisher Price
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Thinking made easy) 『My daughter loves this toy it keeps her thinking and chewing on it for hours.』
(Turned my baby blue!!!) 『My 7-month-old had been chewing on the blue ring and it turned her face around her mouth and her hands blue!! I was horrified and will not be giving this back to her! I don't recommend this toy.』
(Blue Dye Turned Baby BLUE) 『My daughter was playing with the blue ring from this toy this morning, and I was horrified when I saw that her entire mouth was BLUE. I took the toy away from her, and immediately called Fisher Price. It is Saturday, and they are closed, but I did look at their website and saw there was no mention of the blue dye coming off these rings. I looked at other websites, however, and saw lots of pictures of babies whose skin has turned blue from these blue rings. These people stated they had called Fisher Price on the matter, but that Fisher Price has refused to recall the product. Please do not buy this product for your kids. Fisher Price says the paint is non-toxic, but that doesn't make it okay! Paint- toxic or not is NOT okay to eat. Do NOT buy this toy!!!』
(Blue mouth anyone?) 『My daughter loved this toy and thought it was so much fun, but unfortunately when she decided to suck on the bottom blue ring it turned her mouth blue!!! I'm pretty sure that is NOT something that plastic is supposed to do, and I am throwing this toy out.』
(Great toy at a great price!) 『We purchased this toy when our son was about a year old. He is now almost 2 and although he still likes stacking the rings, he primarily loves bringing the rings in the bathtub. They can be filled up with water and then squirted as well as float in the tub. We've never had any issues with paint or dye coming off as I read in a prior post. The price can't be beat!』 『
Some things never go out of style. A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.
』 『For generations babies have delighted in this classic stacking toy. Consisting of five bright candy-colored rings in graduated sizes looped over an 8-inch-tall plastic post, the Rock-A-Stack helps babies develop coordination as they learn to stack the easy-to-grasp rings in the proper order. Little ones will have the time of their lives sorting, stacking, and tasting to see if the rings really taste as good as they look. Made of absolutely safe, washable soft plastic suitable for teething.--Marianne Painter』
price:$5.84
Jax Ltd Inc
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Remove the Jacks and it's even better) 『My wife and I have played this game nearly every day for over two years. When you first get the game you'll have fun figuring out strategies and efficient thinking methods so that it doesn't take so long to take a move. (I won't ruin the joy of making those discoveries on your own.)
After we played the game for some time (a month or two?) we decided that the Jacks made the luck swing too much one way or the other so we've been playing without them ever since. In the two years that we've played we've had 2 or 3 games go to a draw, which was fun in itself. It is always fun to watch the board in those games where the board fills up and wonder, Is this going to be one of those games that goes all the way to the last card?
What's great about this game is that after you get your thinking system down (perhaps using particular card placement in your hand to help) it requires just the right amount of thought where you can actually eat dinner and play and have a pleasant conversation about your day all at the same time.
Great game. Wish I invented it! 』
(Must Have Game for Family Fun Nights!) 『WE play this game all the time as teams. Ages range from 12 to 48 and everyone chooses this game to play when it is Family Fun Night!』
(Surprisingly great game!) 『Me and the wife bought this game a couple months ago kinda skeptical. But we were in a panic because we were having people come over and wanted to get a couple things to entertain them. This was all that we could find at the local family owned store up the street from our house. We brought it home and pulled it out for everyone to play letting them know it was our first time as well. Within 5 mins we were playing like pros and everyone had a great time with this game. 2 of the couples that came over actually went out and bought this game and invited us over to play it with them. This game can either be played as a free for all or on teams which I thought was really fun seeing as though it was a couples night at our house. We have kids as well and they couldn't wait to play either. This is a good party/family game that is a gem and instant classic!』
(Great board&card game all in one!) 『Our neighbors come over on a regular basis for game night. After mastering Rummikub, Apples to Apples and Phase 10, we've been looking for a new game to add to our repertoire, and Sequence fits the bill perfectly. Sequence can be played with up to 12 players (as long as the number is evenly divisible by 2 or 3). It's a game of strategy as well as luck. Our kids age 10 and 14 can easily play as well as the adults. It's a great addition to our game selection.
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(Fun Family board game) 『This game requires the help of a partner and it is very entertaining. We have enjoyed this game for many years and we take it with us when we go camping. When my father-in-law comes to visit, we play this and he enjoys the way the boys have to think ahead. Very entertaining board game for the family and friends.
』 『Ages 7&up. Play a card from your hand, place a chip on a corresponding space on the game board. When you have five in a row, it's a SEQUENCE. Learn to block your opponents - remove their chips. Watch out for the Jacks - THEY'RE WILD! With a little strategy and a little luck, you're a winner! For 2 - 12 players.』 『With touches of canasta, rummy, and poker, this game could easily become a Friday-night favorite. The object is to get a "sequence," meaning a row of five poker-like chips on the game board. The board itself depicts lines of face-up playing cards. Players place their "crowning" chips on top of the card pictures, and can form sequences by using strategy and knowing which Sequence cards to keep or discard. Since forethought, luck, and backup plans are the keys to winning, this game is probably too sophisticated for children under 7 years old. (But young ones can team up with adults.) Included are 104 playing cards and 50 crowning chips in each color: red, blue, and green.--Gail Hudson』
price:$0.02
LEGO
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Minifigs) 『I bought this set mainly for the minifigs. Not a big fan of the vehicle, but no regrets either. Overall, a nice addition to my LEGO collection.』
(Son loves it!) 『I like this because he really focuses when he is building lego's. I enjoys doing it. Being a Clone Wars set just makes it that much more fun for him.』 『It's a high-speed battle on the ice for Anakin Skywalker! On a hunt for a Separatist base during the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker zooms over the frozen surface of Orto Plutonia in the cockpit of his rugged Freeco speeder. But what will the Jedi do when he encounters a chieftain of the fierce and mysterious Talz aliens? Includes Talz chieftain and Anakin Skywalker in special snow gear.』
price:$6.05
LeapFrog
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great Toy!) 『My son loves this toy! It has 3 different modes, animals, letters and the alphabet song. It keeps him occupied for a long time and is very durable. It's fallen to the floor many times, as many of his toys do, and hasn't been damaged at all. We love it!』
(Fun for a spin) 『I purchased this toy for my two grandchildren. (7&9 mos)They both play with the toy. It is fun to spin and listen to the sounds. I do think Leapfrog could have made better choices for some of the animals and sounds used. The children don't seem to mind. They just love to spin and hear the sounds. Overall a good toy and worth the money. I like the two sound levels too.』
(It doesn't get any better!) 『Title says it all ... it just doesn't get any better! 1 Yr. old grandson is fascinated with this "teacher's pet". He's been enjoying it for over 4 mos. and continues to find new things that delight him (and me, too).』
(Bonnie's review 1) 『The kids love this. I bought two so there would be no fighting. This item is educational and will be good for them for several years. Music, alphabet, animals and sounds of animals are all attention-getting. I love the volume control. They play with them regularly.
LeapFrog Spin and Sing Alphabet Zoo』
(very entertaining) 『Purchased for 15 mo. grandaughter. She immediately liked this toy and continues to enjoy it. Older siblings enjoy spinning the wheel too! Product appears to be durable and is easy to operate. One really nice feature is the ability to turn the volume low.』 『Animals go 'round and 'round while little tots learn their names and sounds. Whizzing motions, sparkling lights and cheerful songs introduce kids to the alphabet, from "alligator" to "zebra." Three engaging modes help them learn: Letter, Animal and Music. In Letter Mode, the wheel stops on a letter and sounds out its name. Animal Mode lets little one discover 26 animals, along with their names and noises. Music Mode plays the alphabet song while little ones spin and play. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. 6" x 6.5" x 7.25".』
price:$10.06
Uncle Milton
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Very cool) 『For a three year old girl to have a rainbow in her room is just the coolest. She loves it, she uses it as a nightlight and because of her blockout curtains she has rainbows in her room all times of the day. I would recommend this to any little kid who loves rainbows.』
("Thumbs up for this product"!) 『My granddaughter, who is 5, loves this little lamp. She turns it on when she goes to bed and it stays on 10 mins., which is just long enough for her to fall asleep. It's not the most durable, but if you treat it gently, it will last for you. Would definitely recommend this for the little ones.』
(Don't Hesitate To buy This Rainbow) 『I set this up today and went into a dark room to preview what it will look like at night in my room. It is soooo cool! I know this will be a terrific way to fall asleep.
And I would like to modify my review of the Moon in My Room. When I first set it up, I was irritated that it used so many batteries (that the description failed to mention), and had to unscrew the part where batteries go. I then judged the moon in the daytime, which is not a good indicator.
I've used it each night and it is fabulous. Don't hesitate to get both rainbow and moon. They are very cool and fun for both adults and kids.』
(Rainbow in my room) 『Product does put a Rainbow in your room. My daughter wants to keep it on all night. However, it runs on batteries so this is not practical. Nice product for a tween girl. Appropriately priced.』
(Glorified Night-Light) 『I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 3-year-old niece, and had super high hopes. On Christmas Eve, I tried it out before wrapping it, and it's a good thing I did. Rainbow in My Room is lame! A handful of Christmas tree lights and a mirror would do the same thing, and wouldn't cost $30!
The box makes it look like the rainbow travels across a room. That wouldn't even work in a broom closet. The range is tiny, and it's far from bright. Half the time, when you turn it on, at least one light doesn't work. Rainbow in My Room only stays on 10 minutes with (not-included) battery power, and doesn't come with an AC adapter. Radio Shack had no idea where I could even find one! Again, this thing was $30 -- plus shipping and batteries!
I literally had to buy a substitute present for my niece because this was that much less cool than I had hoped (a Wizards of Waverly Place magic wand, for what its worth, which was the star of the season). I still gave her this gift, but don't expect her to get any enjoyment out of it. I'll edit the score if it turns out she loves it. All girls love rainbows, but this rain-BLOWS.
Rainbow in My Room is a glorified nigh-light that's triple the price. Don't be enticed by its brilliant idea, because it doesn't deliver.』 『Turn your bedroom into a magical landscape with Rainbow In My Room. With a wave of your hand, a brilliant rainbow is projected across your walls and ceiling. It's a sure way to make any room a happier place! Features auto shut-off and jack for optional AC adapter (adapter not included). Requires 4 "AAA" batteries, not included.』
price:$1.15
Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Great fun, just don't get them wet) 『As other reviewers have noted, these otherwise sturdy wooden magnets don't take well to water. They lasted almost two years for us in good condition until my daughter left them outside overnight and they got wet. Then the paper peeled off and now they are unsightly. I don't understand why the color has to be printed on paper instead of painted directly onto the wood. If they were painted instead of paper, they would last for so much longer.
These are still better than the plastic alternative, however.』
(great product) 『I bought one box for each of my 4 year old (twins). We keep them on the frige and the enjoy learning how to spell words and learning the upper and lower case letters. Others said they start to delaminate, but I haven't seen this. I wouldn't recommend this for children that still put things in their mouth b/c they would start to delaminate.』
(Not for younger toddlers, but mostly what I was looking for!) 『As the big yellow caution box clearly states, it's not for kids who are still putting things in their mouths and chewing (or under 3). These are not made for that kind of durability. My son is 2, but since he is past that phase, he loves these magnets. He's already recognizing some letters, and really enjoys playing with these around the fridge. We spell out short words, sing the alphabet song, and play word and letter games with them. They are quite thin, which is a problem since they slide under the fridge so easily and get lost in other places, but so far, that's the only issue we've had.』
(Very good) 『My Son is still very young so he does'nt really understand these yet but I like them alot and they shipped fast for Christmas. I could not find them anywhere so I was thankful to come across and get them here on time!』
(Nice, but your kids can chew on them) 『The say wooden, but really it is pressed particle board. They're nice and large, but if your kid still likes to put things in their mouth, they will leave teeth marks. There are 52 letters, the uppercase letters and lower case letters in basic primary colors.』 『Kids will love learning their letters with these wooden letters. Newly redesigned, themed set includes plenty of colorful, generously-sized wooden magnets. 52 pieces. Measurement 8" x 1.5" x 5.5".』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Product missing from tin container) 『This product came in a tin and was shrink wrapped. When I opened the tine, the actual product I ordered was not there. They sent an empty tin.
Very unsatisfied with this product and vendor.
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(fast fun all ages) 『This game is fast fun and any age can play if they can roll the dice. It is good for teaching young children left from right. The provided chips stay with you until you roll an R or a L and then you pass one chip to the left or right player next to you. Roll a C an a chip goes into the center and is out of play. Each of the 3 dice has a C,L, and R and the three other sides each has a dot. A dot rolled means you don't have to pass a chip. Eventually most all the chips end up in the center and the player who alone has any chips left is the winner. The game comes with 24 chips but there is no reason why you couldn't use something else for chips like poker chips or pennies. That way you can have a larger group and everyone starts with a goodly ammount of chips.』
(Good family game) 『Whats great about this game is this game is pure luck, no skill and can be played equitably with 5 year olds as well as 80 year olds.』
(Very fun game for children of all ages) 『This is such a quick game to learn and can be played with groups of all sizes. Very fun to pull out on a quiet evening with the family!』
(Fun Game) 『Fun game with a group of people. Many people we know like to add to the excitement by using quarters or dollars instead of chips! Great for family game night or a group of friends and/or family. Very easy to learn and quick play.』 『A fast-paced new dice game using specially imprinted dice and the betting medium of your choice: Chips, Pennies, Golden Dollar Coins, M and M's, Unshelled Peanuts, Barbie's Shoes, Cookies, etc. Each game comes in a tube with its own plastic chips. It is recommended for ages 5 and up. For 3 or more Players.』
price:$0.02
LeapFrog
Usually ships in 3 to 4 weeks Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Exactly what I was looking for!) 『This case is well priced for what I need it to do. It doesnt have any extra pieces that my child would eventually lose. Simple construction, easy for my 5 year old to zip up and it stores extra cartridges in the bottom. Highly recommend over the other pricey cases out there.』
(Leapster game case) 『I received the cases that I ordered VERY quickly and I believe them to be very durable. Two of my grandchildren are using them, so I don't see them a lot, but I haven't heard anything bad about them.』
(Terrific Product.) 『This is a great compact case to hold a leapster and a few game cartridges, while small and light enough for my six-year-old to carry. I can also safely chuck all the white plastic boxes in which the cartridges came. Love it.』
(Leapster game case...) 『I have 2 granddaughters that I purchased Leapfrogs and accessories for this christmas. I purchased the hardshell game for the 4 yr old to tote her leapster. It is perfect for her, not to cumbersome...just the right size for the leapster and a couple of game cartridges. The hardshell is nice so when she runs into things or drops it it is still protected...yikes! Since I am a "neat freak" this was worth the money for me to keep from picking up a Leapster and accessories from around my home. But....I must add if your child/grandchild is a little more responsible and likes backpack style carriers then check out the soft-sided messenger bag LeapFrog Leapster Messenger Bag. I bought my 6 yr old granddaughter the messenger bag and it holds EVERYTHING and then some...LOL! She absolutely adores the bag more than the Leapster (she loves bags)...LOL!』
(Leapster Case) 『Santa brought my daughter the Leapster 2 and it's case, but I'm a bit disappointed in the case. It is durable but the way it holds 3 games is not that great. They don't "fit" in like I'd hoped and the band barely holds them in. I don't see how it would hold four games like the description says. They could have easily made something better to hold the games in. Every time she opens the case, her games fall out. All in all, I'd still buy the case to have something to keep it all together, I just think they could have made it a little bit better.』 『Protects any Leapster2 or original Leapster learning game system! This carrying case can also hold up to 4 game cartridges.』