Fisher-Price Elmo Live
From Fisher Price

In this truly life-like creation, for the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real Muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. His mannerisms are right on target as his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 batteries, included.

Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.

Product Details
Brand: Fisher-Price
Model: L9049
Released on: 2008-11-01
Dimensions: 15.00" h x 11.00" w x 5.50" l, 2.20 pounds

Features
Elmo Live is a plush that is in a sitting position
Elmo has an internal mesh that is located in his torso and shoulders, and his legs are floppy with no structure inside
Elmo will have his activation switch located in either hand
Once pressed Elmo will say an intro phrase as he is turning at the waist
Features a variety of songs 3 to 4 of Elmo's favorite songs

Offer listing 2 new or used available from $65.99

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle
From Melissa and Doug

Manufacturer
Wooden play castle features hand-painted accents, two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge! Castle opens fully for hours of engaging play! Ages 3+ 17.5 x 27 x 15.25

Reviews

Beautiful princess castle!
This castle is beautiful! My 18 month old can already play with it, using the 8 pieces mini princess collection from disney. She is discovering how the princesses fit into the different openings and especially the towers. I love it too, and can't wait for her to get old enough to decorate it with lights and furniture. I already got some 1/2 inch scale furniture which fit perfectly, but she is still too young not to brake those. Good solid construction with lovely decoration. An amazing value for the price with free shipping. The only wooden princess castle I know of, and why buying a doll house, if you can get a castle for less money?

Beautiful Princess Castle
I bought this castle for my 3-year old daughter for her birthday and she has played with it every day since. She has all of the Disney Princess figures from the Disney Store and they are perfect for it. It folds out really big and folds up to a nice size for storing - which I have to admit, we have not stored this since it was opened. It also comes assembled pretty much with the exception of the 2 big turrets on the top which are detachable. This has to be our favorite toy. If you are considering buying, you should get it!

VERY PRETTY
MY 3 YEAR OLD "PRINCESS" GOT THIS FROM SANTA. SHE LOVES ANYTHING PRINCESS SO SHE LOVED THIS. SHE IS NOW 4 AND PLAYS W/THIS OFTEN. I ONLY GAVE IT FOUR STARS DUE TO THE FACT THAT SEVERAL OF THE ROOMS ARE UNACCESSIBLE. THEY SHOULD HAVE MADE THE OPENINGS LARGER SO THEY WOULD BE MORE PLAY ORIENTED. I ALSO ORDERED THE MELISSA AND DOUG ROYAL PEOPLE SET. THIS WAS A MISTAKE. THE HORSES WOULD NOT EVEN STAND UP AND THE WHOLE SET ENDED UP IN MY YARDSALE STUFF. I ENDED UP ORDERING A KING, 2 PRINCESS AND 2 PRINCES AND 3 KNIGHTS FROM PLAYMOBIL. THE PLAYMOBIL PEOPLE ARE THE PERFECT SIZE AND I HIGHT RECOMMEND ORDERING THEM OVER THE MELISSA AND DOUG. I ALSO ORDERD THE PLAYMOBIL ROYAL BEDROOM, A DRAGON, AND A THRONE. PLAYMOBIL FURNITURE IS ALSO THE PERFECT FIT. ALSO POLLY POCKETS WORK REALLY GOOD W/THIS CASTLE

 

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle

Fisher-Price Imaginext Adventures Pirate Ship

Description
Adventures on the high seas abound with the Fisher Price Imaginext Adventures Pirate Ship. Designed for children ages three and older, the pirate ship comes complete with its own pirates, treasure, and more -- ready to sail where your child's imagination takes it!

Plenty of Imaginative Action
The pirates have plenty to do, thanks to special "action points" all over the ship. Your child can simply place a pirate on one of the ship's five special areas, turn the figure, and watch the action! The pirates can lower the ship's sails, drop the anchor, and fire the three hidden cannons. Two pirates can even fight a duel, and the captain can extend the plank for some unlucky soul to walk.

Built Tough for Adventurous Journeys
Like all Fisher Price toys, the Adventures Pirate Ship is built tough, with larger pieces that are easier and safer for little hands to manipulate. It includes three pirates with interchangeable hats and swords, a treasure map, treasure chest filled with treasure, and a cannon that really works. Additional accessories are sold separately. Your child will have hours of fun entering an imaginary world of adventure. However, pirates should use this ship on an imaginary sea only -- it's not built for use in real water. The pirate ship measures about 19 by 7.5 by 18.5 inches. It does not require any batteries.

What's in the Box
Pirate ship, 2 pirates with interchangeable hats and swords, and treasure chest with treasure.

The pirate ship can drop an anchor and fire three hidden cannons. View larger.

You can raise and lower the ship's realistic sails. View larger.

From the Manufacturer
Imagine sailing through uncharted waters as the captain of your very own pirate ship. Each day you're dodging danger and searching for hidden treasure. If you and your crew run into trouble, lower the sails and drop the anchor to reveal your hidden cannons and boom! Place any of the pirate figures on the action points throughout the ship for extra action. Host a gut-wrenching sword duel, shoot the cannon, drop the anchor or extend the plank! Imaginext® Adventures unlock a new adventure every time you play! Adventure set comes with two figures, separate helmets and swords, 2 flags, treasure chest with treasure pieces, and a working triple cannon.

Fisher Price Imaginext Adventures Castle - From Fisher Price

Imagine a medieval castle filled with excitement and adventure at every turn! Secret passages, revolving walls, stairs that "magically" appear--and you make it all happen! Just place the king or one of his knights on the action stones throughout the castle and turn. You'll unlock a new adventure every time you play! Ages 3 and up.

Let your little one become the king of the castle with the Imaginext Adventures toy by Fisher Price. Kids ages three and up unlock a new adventure every time they play. Secret passages, revolving walls, and stairs that magically appear out of nowhere create the fantasy world of every child's dreams. Excitement is around every turn with six figure-action points. A working draw-bridge, trap door, and cannon protect the castle from being taken over by intruders. Sometime upon their quest, they may discover the golden throne hidden behind a revolving wall. There is no limit to the adventures that children can act out with this captivating castle.

Unlock the Magic
Four action figures come with this set with removable helmets, swords, and shields. In case of a sudden attack from dragons or giants, it also comes with two flags and a working cannon. Six figure-activated stones provide hours of imaginative play -- simply place the figure on the point and turn to reveal secret actions! A draw bridge, opening shield, rotating wall, hidden stairs, trap door, and a secret escape bring the youngster back in time to the middle ages. A dungeon door and inner castle doors are also provided. When the child is done playing, this toy folds up for convenient, easy storage. Other play packs and accessories are available to continue the fun. With a sturdy plastic construction and quiet design, the Imaginext Adventures is a great choice for children and their parents.

Features
The nooks, crannies, and special features of this product enhance the imagination and keep active children busy. The action figures have moveable arms and legs that are easy to manipulate by little fingers. In addition, the knight's shields and swords stay in place so that the small pieces won't become lost. As the youngster grows, parents can add onto this playset with accessories and other figures, sold separately. Unlike many toys, it fosters imagination rather than replacing it, and is so quiet that kids can play for hours without disturbing their family.

What's in the Box
Castle, two flags, working cannon, four figures (helmets, swords, and shields included), inner castle doors, and dungeon door.

By placing castle figures on the action stones you can activate magical features.

The toy castle has secret passages, trap doors, and even a throne that's hidden behind a revolving wall.

From the Manufacturer
Imagine...You're traveling the countryside when you come upon a medieval castle filled with excitement and adventure at every turn! Out for a stroll, the king approaches you and invites you into the castle as his guest. The drawbridge suddenly opens to let you across. While waiting for the royal supper to be served, you decide to go exploring. There are secret passages, trap doors, stairs that "magically" appear and even a throne that's hidden behind a revolving wall! You'll unlock a new adventure every.

It's like a microscope you can use on your TV or a very unique, interactive TV toy. The EyeClops bionic eye is a simple-to-use handheld device that allows kids and adults to view ordinary items up to 200 times their regular size. Best of all, the battery-powered device plugs directly into the A/V jacks found on any current TV model (TV is not included). It's educational and fun, providing new perspectives of little things right on your TV's screen.

Ordinary to Extraordinary
Much more fun than a microscope, the EyeClops transforms any television into an interactive TV toy. With the EyeClops, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Magnified to 200 times the normal size and viewed on any TV screen, minuscule salt crystals morph into blocks of ice; hair and carpet turn into giant noodles; and small insects become fearsome creatures. The Bionic Eye has three built-in LED lights so kids can illuminate any object, including their own skin.

Interactive and Easy to Use
Kids love using the TV along with this educational device to share a new activity with their friends. Parents too can join in the fun and will love how their children learn and play. So you don't have to touch everything you look at, the toy comes with an observation dish and tube, perfect for viewing liquids, salt, and bugs. The battery-powered device is simple to use, plugging directly into the A/V jacks found on any current TV model. The brightly colored, hard plastic device is child-safe and stands up to hours of scientific exploration. The EyeClops requires five AA batteries.

The EyeClops Bionic Eye lets you view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. View larger.

Magnify even living objects, such as your pet, and view all of it on any TV screen. View larger.

Features

• Bionic Eye hand-held device magnifies 200 times normal size on any TV screen
• Creates hours of play and exploration for the entire family
• Built-in LED lights illuminate any object
• Plugs into A/V jacks on any TV
• Includes observation dish and tube for exploring objects and liquids

From the Manufacturer
EyeClops is the handheld Bionic Eye that plugs into your TV. Simply point the EyeClops at virtually any object and see it magnified 200 times on your TV. Common everyday objects appear extraordinary. Table salt looks like blocks of ice. Fine hair looks like twisted rope. Even your own skin appears alien! Take an eye popping peek at the world around you with the EyeClops Bionic Eye. [Read on...]

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Product Description

It's the electronic game that's as fast as you are. Test your speed and agility in a race against time using five targets and an electronic handheld unit. To start, set up your targets on the table, around the room, around the house or throughout the yard. Then, follow the announcer's commands as you zip around your racecourse to tag your targets with the handheld unit. The fastest time wins. Features four game modes that challenge your speed, skill, memory, coordination and teamwork. Includes ergonomically designed Hyper Dash unit and five labelled targets. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, not included. Measures 4.5"L x 12"W x 10"H.

From the Manufacturer
Wild Planet Hyper Dash will challenge you to be your best. It takes no time at all to learn, but selectable skill levels and four completely different game modes mean the challenge will always keep you busy. Hyper Dash consists of one electronic tagger and five different colored and numbered targets. The tagger plays pre-recorded music and calls out which targets you need to strike. It tracks the amount of time taken to complete each course. There¿s no limit to the distance between targets. Further targets result in more running and exercise. Hyper Dash can be played indoors or outdoors; solo, in pairs, or in teams. As your speed, skill and agility improve, the series of commands becomes longer and more challenging. Level one calls out the colors you need to tag, level two includes numbers, level three adds special commands like double strike, triple strike, reverse, double reverse and level four features compute-strike like addition/subtraction problems in which you tag the sum or difference of the numbers called out. Other play modes include the memory game of Micro Dash and multi-player relay races that promote teamwork. For a game of Hide `n¿ Dash, let your opponent hide the targets before you begin. Every game has encouraging cheers and upbeat music to keep kids on their feet, expending energy and having fun.

Everyone loves this game
My daughter ( who is 13 ) and her friends all love this game. They spent all weekend playing it and her girlfriend's family went out and purchased two more, one for their home and one to take to their summer home. Kids and adults have a great time playing!

fun toy even for a 3 year old
I got two of this for my neighbor's kid who was turning 6 and my kid who just turned 3 because it got such excellent reviews. My neighbor's kids love this.
As long as your kid knows basic colors (red, green, orange, yellow, and blue), he/she can play the easiest level. We had great fun playing with our 3-year-old. We started by just arranging the color dishes on a table, practiced a few rounds, then moved the dishes apart. We had great fun running around. Overall, this is a great toy.
A few things, though not deal killers. When I hold the handle and press down, it tends to pinch my finger tips. It pinches my kid's finger tips, too. The sound sometimes is not loud enough to hear, especially when people are excited and laughing. I don't think there is a way to adjust the volumn.

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Blokus Strategy Board Game
From Educational Insights

Average customer review:

Product Description

Grades K and up. Europe's 2003 game of the year! Develops logic and spacial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide.

 

Product Details

• Size: Standard: 13.8 x 13.7 x 2.2 inches
• Brand: Educational Insights
• Model: 2995
• Released on: 2007-05-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.20" h x 13.70" w x 13.80" l, 2.60 pounds

Features

• 84-piece strategy board game, encourages spatial thinking
• Promotes healthy brain activity; winner of 20+ prestigious awards, including Mensa Select
• Features bright colors and simple rules; ideal for ages 5 and up
• Game ends when one person places all their pieces, or when there are no possible moves
• Includes 400-piece game board with raised edges, 84 colored playing pieces, and instruction guide

 

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Fun for both kids and adults, Blokus is a strategy board game that challenges spatial thinking. Bright colors and simple rules make it ideal for ages five and up, but adults will certainly be engrossed by this unique and challenging game.

Not Your Average Board Game
Blokus encourages creative thinking and has received a Mensa award for promoting healthy brain activity. The goal of this game is for players to fit all of their pieces onto the board. When placing a piece it may not lie adjacent to the player's other pieces, but must be placed touching at least one corner of their pieces already on the board. The player who gets rid of all of their tiles first is the winner and strategic thinking helps as you block moves from your opponent. Blokus sometimes comes to an end because there are no more possible moves.

Four players make this abstract game especially fast and exciting; however, it can be just as fun for two or three players. Blokus has come up with a number of different ways to play the game to make it more thrilling when playing with less than four players. Draft Blokus allows a player to use more than one color and Reverse Blokus reverses the entire game so that the person who places the least amount of tiles on the board is the winner. It can even be played in a solitaire version when one player attempts to place all of their pieces in a single sitting. A game of Blokus typically lasts a 30 minutes. As a practical feature, raised edges on the board help keep the tiles in place and allow convenient clean-up. This game includes 84 pieces in four vibrant colors, an instruction guide, and one gameboard with 400 squares.

Blokus is simple to understand, but the game's complexity is revealed shortly after everyone begins to play. It can be addictive, even for those not normally into abstract games. Blokus is a catalyst for spatial thinking, as players form images in their mind before placing the pieces on the board. Children and adults can play together for hours of competitive family fun. As Europe's 2003 Game of the Year, Blokus is adored by many and even played in professional tournaments.

What's in the Box
84 pieces in four colors, gameboard with 400 squares, and an instruction guide.

Once a piece has been placed on the board it can't be moved, so plan your moves carefully.

Adding to the game's challenges, each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners.

From the Manufacturer
Blokus - The most awarded game of the 21st century! Develops logic and spacial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide.

 

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Live Butterfly Garden
From Insect Lore

See one of nature's greatest miracles right before your eyes with this Oppenheim Best Toy Award-winning butterfly raising kit. Raise five Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis. See each caterpillar's transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalis, and finally emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly. After observing your butterflies, experience the joy of releasing them into your backyard.

Includes colorful habitat, coupon for five butterfly larvae with special food and complete instructions ($3.00 processing fee required). Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Measures 12" x 12" x 10".

Note: Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. Note that shipping charge applies for delivery of live larvae.

 

Product Details

• Size: Garden
• Brand: Insect Lore
• Model: 1010
• Fabric type: Waterproof PVC Fabric Shell
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 13.00" w x 13.00" l, .90 pounds

Features

• See butterfly metamorphosis up close.Reusable, collapsible habitat.
• Includes feeder.Complete instructions included.
• Includes mail-in voucher for five butterfly larvae and special food. ($3.00 fee for processing)
• Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close.
• Just mail in the included coupon for larvae and food.

 

Editorial Review
Did you know that painted ladies (the butterflies, that is) taste with their feet and have 10,000 eyes? You and your kids will be fascinated by all you learn about these beautiful creatures with the Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore. The kit comes with a relatively easy-to-assemble observation chamber; supplies for feeding the butterflies (you provide only sugar and water); an informative booklet of clear instructions and butterfly facts; and a certificate for three to five free painted lady caterpillars. The metamorphosis from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from when you receive the caterpillar larvae (which arrive in a small container with all the nutrients they need). Your children can watch the larvae increase dramatically in size, form chrysalides, and finally emerge into full-fledged painted ladies (it's suggested that they release the butterflies after a few days of observation). This would make a wonderful activity for families with kids of any age, but younger children will need help assembling the observation chamber and reading the instruction booklet. (Note: The manufacturer recommends that butterflies should not be set free in temperatures lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.) --Rachel Radway

From the Manufacturer
Raise 3 to 5 Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis with this Oppenheim Best Toy Award-winning butterfly raising kit! See each caterpillar’s transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalid, and finally emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly! After observing your butterflies, experience the joy of releasing them into your backyard! Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. Please be advised that there is an additional $3.00 required when redeeming your coupon for shipping and handling.

 

Live Butterfly Garden, Hobbies

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.

Webkinz Plush Stuffed Animal Rhino, Webkinz Plush Stuffed Animal Whimsical Dragon.

A toy is an object used in play. Toys are usually associated with children and pets, but it is not unusual for adult humans and some non-domesticated animals to play with toys. Many items are manufactured to serve as toys, but items produced for other purposes can also be used as toys. A child may pick up a household item and 'fly' it around pretending that it is an airplane, or an animal might play with a pinecone by batting at it, biting it, chasing it, and throwing it up in the air. Some toys are produced primarily as collector's items and are not intended to be played with.

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Toys and play in general are an important part of the process of learning about the world and growing up. The young use toys and play to discover their identity, help their bodies grow strong, learn cause and effect, explore relationships, and practice skills they will need as adults. Adults use toys and play to form and strengthen social bonds, teach, remember and reinforce lessons from their youth, discover their identity, exercise their minds and bodies, explore relationships, practice skills, and decorate their living spaces.

Toys are more than simple amusement, they and the ways that they are used profoundly influence many aspects of life

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