Place the colorful wooden letters in their proper places to spell words on the cut out two-sided wooden boards. Includes 20 playful pictures with three and four letter words to keep learning fun. Includes over 70 letters.
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Fun toy! This is a very educational toy. I wish the letter pieces were bigger and the paint didn't chip off. Other than that it's nice. Add a Review
Editorial ReviewConnect Four is like vertical tic-tac-toe. Unlike tic-tac-toe, however (as the name suggests), you must get four checkers in a row. One player has red checkers; the other has black checkers. To play, alternate turns at dropping one of checkers down a slot at the top of the upright grid. The first player to get four checkers lined up in a row in any direction--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--wins the game. --Alison Golder
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Great Game overall, Fitting all pieces in box is a problem. In addition to the regular benefits of playing games: turn taking, communication, fun, Connect 4 in particular supports development of seeing patterns, a very important developmental skill.
With regard to this particular edition of the Connect Four game: It comes with additional pieces you can connect at the bottom to keep the "chips" contained when the bottom is opened and they fall out. (Not shown in the picture on the front of the box.) I don't particularly find this very useful, as I haven't found it a problem that the "chips" are going all over the place. However, it's an interesting addition.
My one complaint is that it's very difficult to get all of the pieces fitting into the box so that the lid closes completely. And this is a big pain. A child can't just pile them all into the box and close the lid. Some finesse is needed to position all the pieces just right to maybe get the lid fairly well closed all the way.
I do like the square box size rather than an old version I have that is a large rectangular box. This size fits better on my shelves. (I have multiple games because I adapt them for further educational support in classrooms.) Add a Review
Open up your own jewelry-making factory with this Wooden Stringing Beads set. This conveniently packaged, brightly painted set contains more than 200 wooden letters and beads. There are also eight colored cords to make necklaces and bracelets that you can keep or give as gifts. Stored in a durable, handy wood tray with a clear sliding top.
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Fun! I purchased this to go along with Melissa And Doug Decorate Your Own Jewelry Box....and, it is wonderful. Allows creativity and pride in making something that is their very own! So cute, a lot of variety and durable. Melissa and Doug products are so long lasting and promote individuality and creativity. Add a Review
Leapster Software: Kindergarten will help your children learn crucial educational skills, while they play fun games! It's time for the famous Monster Review at Carnival Marvel -- each learning activity kids finish earns thema ticket to buy monster parts. If they finish every game they'll get to build a monster&teach it silly dances!
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My daughter *loves* it!! We bought this and another game for my just-turned 4 year-old daughter's Leapster this Christmas and she loves it! This game is a great way to help your kids learn to spell in a fun way. My daughter is big on learning and this game is perfect for her. In the month since she's been using it she's started spelling SO many words, it's amazing! She would play this game all day if we let her. Excellent game! Definitely the best of all the Leapster games and one of the best educational games available. Add a Review
Meet the Webkinz, lovable plush pets with a secret code that lets you enter Webkinz World. With it, you enter Webkinz World where you care for your virtual pet, answer trivia, earn KinzCash, and play the best kids games on the net! Learning and loving awaits a new Webkinz or Lil' Kinz owner. These velvety-soft plush pets are made for hugs!
Webkinz animals come with a special internet code where your child can interact with it. They can name it, make it a home, even play games. Not recommended for children under 3. NOTE* Due to limited supply; Webkinz orders are limited to 12 pieces per style per customer. Polyester.
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A surprising hit! I bought this Webkin horse for my 7 year old daughter but wasn't sure if she would play much with it. I have been shocked at the number of hours she has spent on the computer improving her Webkin world! I also bought another Webkin for my 9 year old daughter and both girls get on the computers (we have two) and interact with eachother, visit their online rooms, etc. I bought much more expensive items for both of the girls for Christmas, but I would say that this one has, by far, gotten the most playtime. It's a great value! Add a Review
When droids attack, it's time to call in the mighty AT-TE! This powerful six-legged walker features details straight from the Clone Wars, including positionable legs, movable cannons, firing missiles, and armored hatches and cockpit that open to reveal the cabin and troop bay inside. Even with its flying STAP vehicle, the battle droid doesn't stand a chance against Anakin Skywalker and the clone army of the Republic. Includes Anakin, Ahsoka, Captain Rex, clone trooper, battle droid, and Rotta the Hutt. 799 pieces.
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A Good Excuse to Step it up Now i know that the return of Lucas to the big screen this summer has alot of people in a pinch, mostly about how it's an excuse for him to make more money and such (well it is...but hey, if it's good then who cares)
that being said, the upcoming clone wars was a perfect excuse to rerelease these two sets (the other being the republic gunship)
that being said
this thing is great, leaps and bounds above it's predecessor
the legs are actually prevented from falling like they did in the original, and they are slightly more accurate to the movie (just for those of us who are OCD about detail)
the cockpit still doesn't hold two clones, but they borrowed a little from the old Sith infiltrator and now the hatch opens and the seat the clone sits on slides out
both types of clones (the episode III and the new ones that come with it) can fit easily inside the compartement, but the hatch hinge is tough enough not to have things go falling out
in addition, this set has really stepped up the carrying capacity
while officially it can seat only eight people (one guy on the big gun, one pilot, two in the foreward compartment under the big gun and four in the aft) as well as store up to four extra guns, i've found that there is standing room for up to an additional seven minigigures, as well as two more sitting ones in the aft section, directly above either rear leg
in addition, this set is easily costomised, it works off a large H frame, with a center platform that runs the length of the vehicle and two smaller beams that jut out, allowing the armor plating (and any other armor plating desired) to be attatched
lastly, this thing is incredably spacious, with double roof hatches, where both rooves (or ceilings or whatever you want to call them) actually pivot up, allowing easy access by small hands (or long fingers) into either personell section
(also on an obvious side note, the four foreward facing swivel guns and the big cannon return, in addition to two more rear swivel cannons like in the movie)
now the unfortunates
first of all, the very design scheme that prevents the AT-TE from crashing under it's own weight also makes making it walk impossible
the best you can do on a constant basis is swivel the central legs back and forth
that beig said, the appearenceof walking is still possible, but none of the foreward or rear legs will move any higher than shown on the box (or in the picture)
also, this thing comes with only six figures (which sounds like a lot till you break it down as follows)
1 Anakin
1 Ashoka (ani's padawan)
1 Rotta (mini jabba the hut, utterly pointless)
1 clone trooper (come on!!! it's a freakin troop carrier, it should have waaaay more!!!)
1 commander Rex (okay, he's pretty awesome, but his add on kilt prevents him from sitting or moving his legs beyond a limited range)
1 battle droid (mounted on a STAP, so he has no other guns)
so basicly, unless you've got more clones (like me, YAY for those clone trooper booster pack thingies) you're gonna have a big empty shell running around (well, not so much considering it can't actually walk...)
in addition, the entire core of the AT-TE is composed of this weird mechanism that basicly is a bunch of rollers that can assist in lifting up some sort of grab on bar
while this could be potentially awesome with a properly modified Gunship (in case you wanna recreate scenes from Episode II) it is rather pointless otherwise
on a more positive note though, this vehicle is hollow
while this may make you say "What? how does that help?" those of us with imaginations will realize that this means you can stand clone troopers all over the place (i know i already mentioned that) but there's another thing
the only part the armor covers is the top and sides, this means you can have clones sort of rapell down from underneath the AT-TE, have them drop off like soldiers and star attacking right away (which just sounds awesome to me, but hey, maybe it's just me)
all in all, this is a $60, that's about the right price for all the stuff you get,
unfortunately oil has jacked up the price of legos double and it now costs $80
still, if you're willing to spend the extra green, this thing is well worth it (if you've got clones and droids) so all in all a great addition to any battlefront (in joke) a child may make Add a Review
Baan: The Dark Knight - The Joker with Crime Scene Evidence. With this you can experience the denizens of Gotham city in all their heroic or hideous glory with movie masters figures.These highly detailed figures give you up-close-and-personal look at the freakiest make-up of the Joker and his Gotham city thugs.
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Must have for Collectors and Batman fans alike! I'm just going to make this short sweet and to the point. This is an excellent collector's item, really a must have. Completely, 100% satisfied. Add a Review
Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set is great for beginners, this kid-sized T-ball set includes an easy-to-use oversized bat and two oversized baseballs. The adjustable height "T" adapts to a child's developing skills. The special "hang-on-the-wall" design makes it easy to store. It measures approximately 22" tall.
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Good bat and ball for a pre-schooler My 3 1/2 year old son loves the bat. The balls are very light and easy to dent if you hit them hard, so this is really meant for children, not adults. The balls don't stay on the blue stand very well, but the red ball holder works well. Add a Review
Abby and Emma Magnetic Dolls are friends who love to trade clothes. These two girls are an adorable play set featuring magnetic dolls with doll stands, plenty of clothing, and accessory pieces for hours of dress-up fun! These two friends share 56 pieces of clothing that magically stays on thanks to magnets. Stand Abby and Emma up with the included doll stands and have fun changing their outfits.
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Perfect gift for my daughters My daughters, Abby & Emma, received this a gift from my mom. They absolutley love these dolls. And, I love that the dolls names are Abby & Emma too. Add a Review
