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Remote Control Transbotix(tm) Review

Remote Control Transbotix(tm)
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The toy looks great out of the box, and works well once it is transformed into a truck. After a little practice, my son was able to maneuver it pretty well. The downside is that the conversion is difficult (at least for my 4 year old and husband), and the antennae is pretty fragile. It was broken within a couple of days of use. For something like this, a more sturdy antennae, for example, encapsulated in rubber, would be a pretty good improvement. Overall, it's a nice toy, but it could be a bit more sturdy.

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From robot to truck and back.this transforming play belongs to kids. Step-by-step instructions show how to change the 10 H. robot to an impressive Semi that moves forwards, back, to the left and right with easy remote control functions. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries and one 9 volt battery (not incl). Ages 5 yrs. +. /*OUR Exclusive New Toy*/"

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iPlay Remote Control Puppy Review

iPlay Remote Control Puppy
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That toy came with dead batteries to us and first I thought it was broken, then my hub changed the batteries and it started to walk, sit and sing. I expected much better quality and entertainment of that toy. Barking voice and music are so cheap. After a month of use the puppy doesn't want to sit at all. I wouldn't recommend buying it.

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A child's best friend! Press one of 6 buttons to see the puppy light up, move, bark, sit or sing one of 3 melodies. Watch his tail wag and head turn. Infra-red remote control sized for little hands! Great for developing hand/eye coordination. Ages 2+

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Fisher-Price Learning DJ Review

Fisher-Price Learning DJ
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I purchased this for my 2.5 year old son who already knows all his colors, basic shapes, the entire alphabet and can count to 10. He really enjoys exercising his knowledge and I thought this toy would be great for further solidifying what he already knows.
That said, I was very disappointed. The toy claims to teach numbers, letters, colors and shapes. Seems like a steal for the price tag. However, it only teaches 4 colors and 4 shapes. That's fine, I can overlook that.. But it claims to have 16 "learning" songs to help your child learn. Most of the songs have absolutely no lyrics whatsoever. I would say at least 12 of them do not. How is that teaching my child anything?
That, and for the 3 or 4 songs that actually DO have lyrics, they are pretty worthless. The alphabet ones do not even go through the entire alphabet, plus the same few songs are used with different lyrics for each of the functions (ie, colors, shapes, letters and numbers all use the same exact songs with different words).
Overall, I think the toy is a dud. If you got this on clearance for half the price, maybe I'd go for that, but not for the price they're asking. My son played with it in very brief spurts and then would ignore it for days. With most new toys he'll usually dedicate a nice chunk of time to it at least for the first week. This one barely got an hour of his attention the entire time we had it (about 3 weeks).
I also thought it worth mentioning that the toy is pretty large. It's got a handle for carrying, but it's pretty heavy and too big for your child to say, play in the car on their lap while you're out running errands or on a car trip. It's shape is bulky and awkward as well, but these are minor complaints compared to what I've already stated.
This toy's biggest strong point is it's durability. FP toys can take a lot of abuse and as the mother of a very active little boy, I greatly appreciate that. Some of the tunes are also catchy, though they would have been much better with actual lyrics..

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Music can make it easier and more fun to learn -- especially when your teacher is a rockin' DJ who sings and dances along. Kids will have a blast as they rock, bee-bop and boogie down to 16 songs and four games, all while learning numbers, letters, colors, shapes and different types of musical instruments. Requires 3 "C" batteries, included. Measures 10.5"L x 4.5"W x 9"H.

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Disney Mickey Mouse FM Wireless Microphone Review

Disney Mickey Mouse FM Wireless Microphone
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I bought this for about $3.50 and Walgreens. I doesn't work at all. You are supposed to use FM radio at 100 mHz. Our local area picks up a station at that point so I can't get it to work at all. Not worth even the $3.50. Taking it back!

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Elmo's Radio Control Roadway Review

Elmo's Radio Control Roadway
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We have had this toy for about 7 years. It is in perfect working condition. As a parent looking for a good value, buy this toy! The price now is a bit much, but the value is worth it. It will not break; it is great for grades toddler/preschool to whenever the child out grows Sesame Street. Well worth every cent! Go for it!

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Toy Story 3 Walkie Talkies Review

Toy Story 3 Walkie Talkies
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I bought these walkie talkies for my son. The minute I turned them on, I realized I had gotten the wrong set. The sound quality is poor and the morse code feature could not be heard at all on the receiving end. I would not recommend this set. I feel as though I paid $17.99 for the the privilege of owning the "Toy Story" brand and not much else.

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These Toy Story walkie talkies will provide hours of imaginative fun. Use them to talk or send morse code messages! Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear walkie talkies Talk or send morse code messages Flexible antenna 4 transistor technology On/Off switch Requires two 9 volt batteries Recommended for ages4and up

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Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Deluxe Snap Rover Review

Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Deluxe Snap Rover
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Where to begin with this thing?
My kid (8 y.o. girl) who loves "science stuff" has started getting into Snap Circuits, specifically the SC-300 kit. She expressed an interest in the standard RC Rover, but I thought the voice box and disc shooter were worthwhile upgrades for the fun factor.
One nitpick to start off:
The picture posted for this item does not really represent what it looks like. Yes, it has the Dome contraption and the yellow tanklike bottom, but the components on the back are not representative of what comes in the box. For example the big yellow speaker is not present and the green box is also not there. The red RF receiver box is nowhere near as large. What you get is functionally the same with a slightly different mix of components and the number of "experiments" went from 40 to 63, with two bonus experiments if you have an SC-300 kit or higher.
The kid showed a passing interest in it when it was with all the other Christmas loot, but the first experiment we did was the RC disc shooter. Thus followed an hour of playtime of having the vehicle hunt down and fire harmless foam discs at the cat (the cat enjoyed chasing down the discs as fast as the thing could be reloaded, too). Followed by hunting the wife, and then I fell victim to the rover's discs of death.
This thing is built quite sturdy and makes lots of gear noise when it runs. It has a headlight and flashing red "eyes". It plays beeping musical tunes and it can record and playback voices.
What to nitpick about it? Just a few things:
1. The SC-300 and other SnapCircuit kits come in a box to organize and store all the stuff. This comes in a box, but the box isn't suited for storage.
2. There is no "battery saver" for either the remote or the vehicle. It would be nice if the remote at least shut off after not being used for a while.
3. The remote uses a telescoping metal antenna, so one has to be careful not to break it.
4. One of the items - a 2-snap "wire" segment had a broken snap that won't stay attached. There is a card included where the customer can call the vendor about missing/broken parts and I plan to give them a call about it after the holidays.
In the end, this is a great toy (more toy-ish than the kits at least) and very entertaining and fun. Highly recommended if you have a kid who loves to tinker and build stuff.

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ElencoSnap Circuits Deluxe Snap Rover:Have FUN building your own RC Snap Rover using the colorful Snap Circuits parts that come with this kit.There is no soldering required as all the parts snap together with ease.Once completed, you will be able to navigate your surroundings with the easy-to-use Snap Rover remote control.Deluxe Features:Disc ShooterDigital Voice RecorderMusic SoundsOver 40 Other ExperimentsOver 50 PartsWireless Remote ControlRun up to three Rovers at onceNo Soldering Required

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LeapFrog: Phonics Radio Review

LeapFrog: Phonics Radio
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This toy is not a good value. My toddler received it for Christmas and has only played with it twice 10 months later. There is VERY little interaction needed for the child to do things, the toy mostly just talks at you.

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The Phonics Radio uses songs, rhymes and a "mystery tune" game to teach letters, sounds and letter/object correlation. Use the innovative, flip-book song selector to choose a letter and play a song. Each song is designed to help toddlers learn letters and phonics. Press the center button and DJ Leap encourages little ones to find letters and songs using funny sound effects and clues. Features 30 songs, plus a "mystery tune" game. Measures approximately 6.5"x8"x3.5". Requires 3 AA batteries.

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EB Excalibur EI5851BL10 Einstein Science Build Your Own Radio Lab Review

EB Excalibur EI5851BL10 Einstein Science Build Your Own Radio Lab
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I bought this as a present for my 9 year old nephew. This website says it's age appropriate for 9 and over, but when I just got the box, it says the ages are 13 and up. Now I have to return this product.

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EI5851BL10 Features: -Learn to build your very own FM radio in a fun and safe way. -Einstein DIY Science Kit comes with everything you need and has easy-to follow illustrated lab-style instructions. -All parts are made from non-toxic materials. -Electronics experience not required. -Einstein Do-It-Yourself Science Kit lets you learn from the ground up. -90 days parts and labor warranty.

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