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Best thing out for a parent who's tired of blowing bubbles by LuvByrd
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light Up LED Transparent Bubble Gun
my toddler loves bubbles and she will go on forever playing with bubbles if she could. i would start getting light-headed after a while from blowing bubbles the regular way so this gun is perfect. she loves the lights as well.
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My kids love coloring! by S. Hall "twilightfan
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My children love coloring, and the added glitter to these crayons just make coloring pictures so much better and enjoyable!
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A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition
So first off I have played a few board games before this one mainly like Risk and Axis and Allies type stuff. I'm a huge fan of the books series and now as a result the HBO show as well I suppose. This game has blown me away with how much fun we have had with it. The rules do take some time to get a feel for and we even made sure to copy some quick reference sheets for each player. With six people there is really a surprising balance to the kingdoms. So much of the game is based on alliances and the right strategies.
We have played four games so far. Three of them had six people and the other one had four. First off I want to say that the Westeros cards have made it so each of the four games have gone completely different. Its too hard to explain without explaining all of the rules, but more or less at the start of each round there are a series of cards that are drawn at random. Depending on what those cards do the game will change accordingly. One game it was a while before we were really able to make a lot of troops, another game there were so many troops on the board so fast the map was just one big powder keg. In the games we have played there has been great shifts in power within the games. The latest game we played, we were more than halfway into the game and all six houses still had an equal chance of winning. Diplomacy is the key. You need players who know what they're doing, players who aren't afraid to backstab a good friend. I have never been more addicted to a board game in my life. Just try to make sure you have six people who can think strategically. (We have actually been nerdy enough that we do all of our diplomacy through text messaging so we can communicate while looking at the map and not let the other houses know what our messages are)
So all in all
Pros:
1. Surprising Game balance
2. Awesome replay value. We've played four games, all four games have gone differently not just based on alliances but based on the randomized Westeros cards
3. Forces diplomacy. If you're going against strategic minds you're going to have to make alliances just like in the books.
4. Great attention to detail with house cards - cool powers that change strategies and alter games.
Cons:
1. The rules are a bear. I almost didn't want to put this on cons since I think its also what allows it to be such a great game. But I can see how they can be intimidating. There have been some minor rules that we even initially messed up in one game, fixed it in another game, etc.
2. We feel Tyrion and Melisandre are underpowered in their house card powers. Really minor fanboy problem
Notes:
Better the players, better the game will be
Strategies change when playing with fewer players, people need to adjust
Diplomacy is a must
Get through the rules, play some practice rounds, well worth it
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AMAZING MTG SET!! by Tom First
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Magic the Gathering - MTG: Deck Builders Toolkit
THIS IS A MUST GET FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO EITHER START OFF THEIR MTG DECKS OR BUILD NEW ONES!!!!! IT COMES WITH 285 CARDS!!! ENOUGH FOR 4 DECKS PLUS 45 CARDS THAT YOU COULD TRADE!!!!
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SETS!!!
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Not a plastic head--beautifully made by K. Davis "Kathy Diam
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Disney Pixar Toy Story 18" Woody Plush Doll
I have a cowgirl Barbie doll and I have found her hat SO many places. I finally stopped trying to keep it on her head. So I was really looking at the hat part of the Woody I would buy. This hat is sewn on, is soft, and looks nice. No lost hat!
I am allergic to the whole wide world, and have sensitivity to plastics. I call myself the canary in the coal mine--my reactions can be a clue to other people, too! So when I finally found out this Woody's head is plush instead of vinyl and the features are embroidered, I thought, Hmmmm!
The photograph here on Amazon just isn't helpful. I looked this dude up on the Disney site, and carefully read reviews of every Woody I could find on Amazon. On the Disney site there is a clear picture of this Woody, and then I knew what to order--right here on Amazon.
Thank you to the other reviewers of this particular Woody. You helped me find my perfect Woody. Right now he is smilingly lounging on the lap of my 36" Raggedy Ann, who is dressed in adorable denim overalls and shirt! Woody is happy, and so am I!
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We Love Woody! by Lori A. Sosa
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Disney Pixar Toy Story 18" Woody Plush Doll
I purchased Woody for my two year-old Toy Story fanatic for Christmas, and he hasn't put him down since. Although the description states that Woody has a vinyl head, he doesn't; this was fine with me as I ordered him after reading reviews and I already knew. He's extremely lightweight and can be (and is!) thrown straight into the air without sending everyone running for cover. When Woody got dirty, I simply placed him inside a mesh laundry bag, threw him in the washer, and he came out looking like the brand new sheriff in town! We're so happy with him!
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Doorbell House
My 20 month old son loves keys, so I decided to try this house. It is very cute, and he played with it for three days straight when we first got it. He plays with it less now, but it is up there with his favorite toys.
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Not a toy. Useful for electronic experimentation. by Mark Colan "duke-of-
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Breadboard jumper wire 70pcs pack
When working with solderless breadboards such as the BB830, you can use any solid wire in sizes 21-26 AWG. In the past, I have used insulated wires that I have cut and stripped myself, or a similar but convenient product in pre-made form. Often they work very well, occasionally the wire bends when you try to insert it by hand.
These jumpers are a step up from stripped wires. On both ends of each patch wire is a black plastic "handle" tube that makes it easy to grasp and insert the wires into the breadboard. They will probably last longer than simple stripped wires.
If there is a downside compared to the pre-made wires, it is that the pre-made wires stay low to the breadboard (if chosen or made correctly), and these jumpers tend to be a bit too long to stay low. But then these jumpers excel in connecting a breadboard to an Arduino microcontroller, or another breadboard.
They are inexpensive. They make wiring a bit faster.
But they are not a toy. It's odd to have to rate these wires on how much "fun" they are, but I have to admit that breadboarding circuits and making them work is a lot of fun.
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Cheap knock-off, buy the real one by bighedge
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Product appears to be made well, just doesn't perform like the real Pooter. Tried and tried and tried, but this product barely delivers a sound even close to anything realistic. Ordered the real Jack Vale product and no problems.
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These are BIG by H. A. Mays "jinx pro
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Learning Resources Jumbo Zoo Animals
I just bought these for my 3 yr old son and they arrived yesterday. I read the description but I was still surprised at how big these are. They are great for playing and make believe. They also dont kill your foot if you accidentally step on one. I will be buying the other collections.
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Good toy, my 5 yrs little son is very interesting in it shipping are fast too , this small product I will recommend to buy it
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Brilliant set for kids and adults! by Brickmythic
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LEGO Super Heroes Superman Vs Power Armor Lex 6862
This is the only Super Heroes set released in 2011/2012 with Superman, Wonder Woman, and Lex Luthor. The MSRP is fantastic as AFOLs, children, and comic book fans can obtain these minifigures for a reasonable price. Lex Luthor's Power Suit is a solid build, sturdy, and provides a fun challenge for children. Another nice aspect of this set is that if you are just a minfigure collector, this entire set is virtually 3 figures. You can keep Lex in the PowerSuit and he diplays well with your other Super Hero minifigures. Superman VS Power Armor Lex 6862 is the best Super Hero set in the DC Super Hero line along with Joker's Funhouse. You can buy just those 2 sets and only be missing a few figures from the entire line. This set also comes with a little articulate green kryptonite brick! Wonder Woman is a nice addition. To recently, to often, the danish company, TLG, is ignoring female characters. With this DC Super Hero line we get Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and Wonder Woman all in the first run!
