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Speedeez Mini Cooper Deluxe Playset

The sporty, convenient, and efficient Mini Cooper car has gained a reputation for its friendly design and versatility. Those same elements now transfer to the realm of toys thanks to this clever two-cars-in-one set. Out of the box, it's a standard large model of a big red Mini, fully functional with rolling wheels and realistic detailing. But the larger car can be opened up to reveal a whole network of tiny racetracks, featuring two different levels of play. The lower track allows one car at a time to practice for the big race while the upper track facilitates the two included cars (one red, one blue) in a race. The cars can be moved into place by use of a magnetic lift. The track is probably wide enough to fit many but not all Matchbox-style cars. --Charlie Williams

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Customer Review:

This Mini Cooper is Really Fun!

I ordered this playset for my daughter because it was so cheap ($13.00 was the total, even AFTER the shipping and handling).We didn't even know it was a playset, we thought it was a toy car when I ordered it.But when my daughter opened it, we saw the picture on the box and found out that when you open up the large mini (it's about a foot long), there are a whole bunch of little tracks and a little play garage and two little miniature minis!
My six-year-old daughter loves it, and actually, so do I, and I'm 26! I still can't believe how cheap it was. And the best part is, it's more than a month after I ordered it, and she still plays with it. She even puts it in a tote and takes it with her when we run errands!

Minicooper

The grandkids did enjoy playing with this car. Because the car opens up into a "chutes & ladders" style playset the grandkids did have some problems getting everything folded back up so that the toy could be closed. Even closed, the kids had a great time rolling the car around.

Overall a great buy!

For all of us who have endured minature playsets we all know how tiny the pieces are and how much of a pain some are to put together. I purchased this for my son, we already had the hummer set so I thought the mini cooper would be pretty cool. Everything is already assembled.
You pop the front and fold out the sides and boom, it's done. The only thing that is kind of a pain are the stickers but once that is done it's a great portable toy. Two cars are included and there is a small "garage" to store more cars in the playset. Another added bonus is once the playset is closed the big mini cooper rolls, so your kids can use it as a regular car. Other playsets can be added to make one giant city. If your kids like playsets and cars this would be an awesome gift.

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Keywords: Vehicles; Play Sets;

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Crayola Trace and Draw Deluxe

The Crayola line of products is normally associated with the decidedly low-tech box of crayons. Sure the box of 64 comes with a little sharpener but that’s about as fancy as one ever imagines Crayola getting. This fun and imaginative drawing toy, however, might change that unplugged image. The overhead projector casts images on to the dry-erase drawing surface, giving budding artists a chance to trace, color, enhance, and otherwise illustrate artwork. 15 image discs are included, sporting 105 separate images, and there’s also a convenient storage tray to make sure the discs don’t get lost. Although the toy is based on copying already existing images, we still found plenty of room for creative expression in this set. Four C batteries are required but not included. --Charlie Williams

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Customer Review:

Price is good for number of hours of play

I have to defend this product. My five year old son spends 30 mintues to an hour daily using this product. He's had it more than a month. After I showed him how it worked, he's never asked for help. My only fear is that he will soon work his way through all 100+ images!

But even if it only lasts a few weeks, this product is worth the money compared to some other presents in the same price range that only get used a couple of hours and are tossed out.

Sure it could be better. Rubber feet would help to keep it from sliding and it could shut off on its own after a period of time if left unattended. But I'm very happy with it!

Not very durable

My children got this for Christmas. My 6 yr old played with it a lot and enjoyed it. It was very annoying for me because I had to constantly put the light back on because if you barely move it it falls apart. Now the light not only fell off but the wires snapped. It has been in our garage since February waiting to see if my husband can fix it. I think a better place may be the trash can.

HELP.......WHERE TO GET LIGHT BULBS

I know this thing is a piece of crap but my 5 year old is unhappy because it fell of her Little Tikes table and now it doesn't seem to work. I think it may be the light bulb. Is there anyone out there that knows what kind of buld to use. Your help would be grealty appreciated.

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Record and Play (4095)

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Lego Record & Play

Lego makes great toys for kids of all ages, and this one is really no exception. My son got this for his 7th birthday, and although it may be a little advanced for a 7 year old alone, it's a great way for us to spend a couple of hours together. My only complaint would be for it to have more detailed instructions.

Basic Motor Set

This set is a good beginner's set for those interested in the Lego Mindstorms Robot sets. It is easy to build the sets included and introduces the concepts of gears. It can build many gear configurations found on MIT's Constructopedia Site. A good set to introduce motors and gears. My five year old son is interested in the set, but it is too advanced for many young builders.

Excellent for 7yr. old children

It is well worth the price at $25. Expected Lego quality. Different construction models will allow the child to break it down and do it over again.

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Keywords: Construction;

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Spy Safe Cracker

Safe cracking always seems pretty exciting when depicted in thrilling spy movies. The thief must listen closely, have nimble hands, and often work against a tight time constraint to pull off the big heist. Now that action is replicated in toy form with this unique safe cracking kit. Three different challenges are presented: connecting pretend circuits with a special included stylus, spotting secret numbers in a sequence to determine the right combinations, and matching certain sounds to defeat the lock. In our informal tests, all three challenges worked well and were tricky without being impossible. Parents may wish to consider the philosophical implications of a toy that teaches kids how to commit felonies but even youngsters who are not preparing for a life of crime are likely to be entertained and challenged by this set. --Charlie Williams

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Customer Review:

re: Life of Crime... NOT!!!!!

no offense LISA, AN 8 YEAR OLD IS NOT I REPEAT NOT GOING TO LEAD A 'LIFE OF CRIME' IF THEY HAVE THIS TOY...ITS A TOY(AS IN) NOT REAL [ONCE AGAIN] NOT REAL! HOW MANY SAFES DO YOU OF THAT HAVE A TONE MATCH AND A LASER MAZE THINGY?!?!?!?! ANYWAYS REAL SAFES ARE A CRAP OF A LOT HARDER (if you don't know what i'm talking about...FYI I mean the safes at FNB and other banks and what not)TO OPEN SO CHILL OUT!!!! I'M ALSO SUPRISED THAT YOU SAID(AND I QUOTE)"Your organization should be ashamed for even carrying an item like this" I think the toy is great i have one i know. also a kids' future is up to them, if they do not want to have criminal record at age 10 good,but if they out and do as you say... not have a good future thats their fault. my(famous) last words are CHILL OUT WOULD YA'!!

safecracker

this toy is awsome!! the only little problem is that with mine you have to tilt it a little for the safe to open. otherwise its really,really cool. there is nothing wrong with it. you should get one

P.S. no need to pry it open if it won't open with the "1" button, under the front bottom holder thingy there's a button to manualy open it DUH!& Shhhhhh!!!

spysafecracker

I got this Spy Safe Cracker as a present. I had a lot of fun with it at first. But one day I turned it on. The sound wasn't working. I turned the sound to level 3. But that didn't work either. So, I just typed in my password. I got to the main menu and pressed open safe. The safe wouldn't open so I had to pry it open. This is very annoying. I can't believe it!

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