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My Little Pony Ponyville Rollerskate Party Cake Ages 4+ |
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Includes Pinkie Pie Pony, party hat, scooter, four rollerskates, table, two gift boxes and the cake rollerskate center
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features include the spinning/skating floor, scooter and teacup ride
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Colorful, fun features and setting combine for a toy little girls will love! Mini ponys are easy for girls to collect and add to the fun of this playset! Extremely well done!
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Littlest Pet Shop Pets Only Clubhouse Ages 4+ |
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includes treetop house, two pets, vine, skateboard/ramp, hammock and accessories
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bobblehead pets are lots of fun!
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Littlest Pet Shop has become a huge favorite with even older elementary age girls! This clubhouse is a great setting for girls to bring their Littlest Pet Shop pets and enjoy playing together! Pets included in this playset have magnets, but they seem to be securely fastened in each "pet". Extremely well done!
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Littlest Pet Shop Pets - Ages 4+
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Horse - Sportiest - includes pet, brush and accessories
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Hamster - Cuddliest - included two hamsters and book
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Littlest Pet Shop pets are sized for portable fun and make great stocking stuffers, add-on gifts or gift exchange selections! Extremely well done!
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Littlest Pet Shop VIP - Ages 6+ |
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includes a code for web access to games, activities and surprises
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we reviewed the Duck - very soft with unique textured "bill" and "feet"
Children will love the "big-eye" look of these plush toys and the opportunity to have access to the web site. Parents need to pay attention and limit the time children can spend on the web site and be sure to talk with their children about the things they did on-line - great training for parents and children while they are young. Extremely well done!
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Talking Ages 4+ |
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12" Indiana Jones from "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
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includes doll, hat, leather coat, idol, gun and whip
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doll talks - repeats 11 sayings from the movies
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encourages imagination and interactive play
With the new movie and the re-release of the original movies, young boys are very excited about Indiana Jones! This 12" Indy doll is sure to see lots of "play-time" as boys re-live the action and excitement from the movies - and make up their own adventures, too! Tremendously well done!
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Indiana Jones Ages 6+ |
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3" long, soft, fabric "whip"
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handle plays the theme music from the movies and the sound of a whip "cracking"
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includes a carry strap
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encourages imagination and interactive play
What young fan of Indiana Jones wouldn't love a "whip" of their own to aid them in their own "adventures"?! This "whip" is soft and safe - this will make parents happy - and provides the one important, must-have accessory for any "Indy" - which will make young boys happy! Tremendously well done!
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Kingdom of the Crystal Skull |
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Temple Pitfall |
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Kingdom of the Crystal Skull |
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Ages 4+ |
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action figures make great stocking stuffers, add-on gifts or selections for gift exchanges
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smaller size make them great portable fun
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Indy Crystal Skull figure includes Indy, whip, relic, hat, gun, hand and box
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Indy Temple Pitfall includes Indy, whip, gun, pitfall and snakes
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Mutt Williams includes Mutt and motorcycle
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Young Indy fans will love these action figures! I am personally very glad for the snakes at the temple pitfall instead of spiders! Boys will want to collect all these action figures! Extremely well done!
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Star Wars Clone Wars Ages 6+ |
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saber blade extends at the push of a button with spring action
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batteries allow lights and sounds - activated by motion
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Young Star Wars fans will be thrilled to receive their own "lightsaber"! The young "Jedi" in your family will have hours of fun as he/she protects the universe from the "bad guys"! Extremely well done!
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Revell
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AH-64D - Apache Attack Helicopter |
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Spitfire Fighter |
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snaptite beginner level models
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no painting or decals needed
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easy to follow instructions
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encourages creativity, following directions, hand-eye coordination, fine muscle coordination
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1:72 scale model
Model cars, planes, helicopters are terrific gift items for boys! Whether it is a beginner level 1 snaptite or a more advanced model requiring the boy to paint and glue the model, models encourage boys to create and provide a sense of satisfaction in a job well done! Fun for boys to do with their dads, models make great gifts! Tremendously well done!
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Digital Blue
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clipt Digital Camera Ages 5+ |
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holds up to 40 photos with VGA resolution and a LCD photo counter
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includes digital camera with carabiner, Batman the Dark Knight Photo Editor Software CD-Rom, USB cable and user guide
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encourages creativity, imagination, photography and computer skills
Young fans of Batman will love this little digital camera! With it's built-in carabiner and Batman artwork, it is possible to look cool while taking your own cool photos! Great as an under-$20 gift exchange or for an add-on gift this basic, easy to use camera will be a "hit"! Extremely well done!
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Disney Flix + video cam Ages 5+ |
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VGA video with 1.3 MP snapshot and 1.5 color TFT LCD
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64 MB memory on board and expandable to 2 GB with SD card - not included
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includes camera, High School Musical Magic Director storyboard director's pack, TV out cable, build in microphone, 4x digital zoom, USB cord, 5" adjustable pocket tripod, Disney Flix photo editing software CD-Rom, user guide
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encourages creativity, imagination, photography and computer skills
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includes interchangeable graphic faceplates - although I'd throw away the Hannah Montana plate so as to not encourage young impressionable girls to emulate her in any way, shape or form.
Aside from the Hannah Montana faceplate, this is a digital video cam young kids will enjoy! Excellent camera for kids to see if they have an interest in making their own "films"! Extremely well done!
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Mega Bloks
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Magnext Ages 6+ |
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larger pieces with magnets securely fastened to reduce danger of swallowing magnets
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clearly marked for ages 6 and older - do NOT give to children younger than 6 years old or to children who still put toys in their mouths!!!
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New design allows for unique building opportunities
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colorful and fun encourage imagination, find motor skills and hand-eye coordination
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includes instruction booklet for help building
I love magnetic building sets but fully understand the risk magnets can expose young children to. Do not allow children younger than six or who put toys in their mouths to play with these toys, but older children are sure to enjoy the unique building opportunities these magnext items provide! Extremely well done!
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Mattel
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Matchbox Power Scouts Adventure System - Ages 3+ |
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includes motorized vehicle with lights, bridge playset, two tracks and one connector
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three levels of difficulty - fun for older and younger brothers!
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swing bridge and missiles that fire add to the fun as does the erupting volcano with eyes that light up
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encourages imagination, interactive play and hand/eye coordination
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connects with other Power Scouts sets
Boys will love this race adventure system! They are able to set traps and then face and meet the challenge of getting through the system! Power Scouts vehicles are great fun and make great stocking stuffers on their own or gift exchange items - boys will love them! Tremendously well done!
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Hot Wheels T-Rex Rampage Ages 4+ |
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includes pizza delivery car, T-Rex, city set
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launchers and collapsible buildings ad to the fun
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encourages imagination and interactive play
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dino chomps and growls!
Boys can take turns being the dino or the cars trying to save the city from the T-Rex with this fun playset! Extremely well done!
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Tyco RC Turbo Pro Wheelie Cycle Ages - 8+ |
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includes battery and charge with cycle - big plus!
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kids can learn to do wheelies and 360 degree flips
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turbo boost with turbo tilt controller - real style hand brakes with "twist" action for the throttle!
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27MHZ and 65' range
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encourages persistence, skill development, following directions and hand/eye coordination
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It isn't too often you find a quality motorcycle rc, but this one is one kids - and adults - will have great fun learning to drive! Wheelies and flips and turbo boost - great combination for unique and challenging rc fun! Tremendously well done!
Jakks Pacific
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Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain Ages - 8+ |
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includes working fountain, recipes and supplies to make lip gloss, perfume, bath bombs and facials
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hypo allergenic ingredients made in the USA
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encourages creativity, role playing, interactive play
Girls will love the opportunity this spa provides to be "grown-up" and make their own items to "pamper" themselves! Fun and I really appreciate the hypo-allergenic made in the USA ingredients! Tremendously well done!
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MXS Pro Stunt Rippers Shark Jump Ages - 6+ |
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includes motorbike, rider, rip cord, ramps and shark
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encourages hand-eye coordination, timing and interactive play
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Fun stunt set and vehicles are sure to provide hours of fun for boys! Extremely well done!
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Narnia Prince Caspian Ages 4+ |
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jointed arms, legs and head
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includes doll, swords and shield
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true to movie armor and accessories
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encourages imagination, role playing and interactive play
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Heroes of Narnia Ages 4+ |
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includes nine pieces - Peter, Edmund, Caspian as well as swords and shields
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twist and release sword slashing action add to the fun
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true to movie armor and accessories
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encourages imagination, role playing and interactive play
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With the release to DVD of the movie December 2nd, Narnia play figures are sure to be a hit this Holiday season! I like the true to movie appearance and accessories of these dolls and how it gives children the opportunity to imagine and play to a story that is a true classic! Tremendously well done!
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EyeClops BioniCam Video Microscope Ages - 8+ |
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includes video microscope, USB drive and instructions
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portable with build in viewing screen
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3x power to magnify nature and more
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digital control panel
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encourages learning, imagination, curiosity
This is one of the best, coolest new toys for this year! Combine science with technology for a tool/toy where kids can film interesting things they find to make their own photos, movies and then email to friends! Tremendously well done!
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Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker Ages - 8+ |
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includes froster, four mixes, four frostings, sprinkles, microwave baker, microwave cupcake cup, bowl, measuring spoon, spatula, frosting tip, sprinkles tube, cupcake cups, recipes and instructions
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easy to use - bakes in a microwave in 30 seconds
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includes allergy information
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encourages imagination, creativity, reading recipes and cooking
Fun way for girls to make cakes and then have even more fun decorating them! Extremely well done!
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City Police Ages - 5-12 |
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includes 215 pieces, illustrated directions
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divided into sub-models for easy building and quick play
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encourages imagination, creativity, following directions and hand-eye coordination
Kids have loved building with Legos for decades! This Police Pontoon Plane provides opportunity for children to build and play with completed plane! Extremely well done!
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Play Hut
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Cars Play Around Ages 7+ |
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includes track, tunnels and car ramp
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ez set up/take down with unique Play Hut design
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storage/travel case included
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colorful design with "friends" from Cars
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encourages imagination, interactive play
Kids will love playing with this Cars Play Around! Easy, portable fun play setting - sure to be a favorite for years to come! Tremendously well done!
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Build to Play Dora and Friends Play House Ages - 7+ |
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includes interchangeable pieces to build your own "home"
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encourages imagination, creativity, interactive play and role playing
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ez set up/take down Play Hut is known for
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storage/travel case
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Kids who are fans of Dora will love this play house where they can "build" it to fit their own creativity and imagination! Great gift to give siblings as a gift to share! Tremendously well done!
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