Crayola Glow Station Can Create With Light!

Crayola Glow Station can create with Light!

The Crayola Glow Station lets kids create cool, glowing masterpieces using a glow-in-the-dark, poster-sized canvas and one Light Wand with crystal-tip attachment for magical coloring effects. Supplies include 2 stencil sheets, 13 stencil "light-resist" shapes, 2 light texture sheets and one dry erase broadline marker.

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Perfect for dark winter afternoons or late-night campouts in the backyard, the Crayola Glow Station provides kids with unique, glow-in-the-dark fun. With a "light wand," a light-sensitive canvas, and cool stencils, the Glow Station lets kids ages 6 and up get creative using just light and their imaginations.

Children can let their imaginations run wild on the blank canvas. View larger.

The jewel tip lets you make starburst patterns. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Fosters creativity in children with unique artistic tools The Bad: Artwork isnt preservable In a Nutshell: Using light to create images, the Crayola Glow Station gives kids an imaginative, fresh artistic outlet At a Glance Ages: 6 and up Requires: Three AAA batteries (not included)

Creating Art with Light
The Glow Station is a flat, smooth surface made from glow-in-the-dark, light-sensitive material. It was easy enough for us to set up: the Glow Station is designed to hang from a nail or hook on the wall. Just make sure that its in a room that can be completely darkened. Install three AAA batteries in the light wand, and hang the stencils and other accessories from the Glow Stations pegs to keep them in easy reach. We did have to manipulate the Glow Station a bit by rolling it -- you could also place it under a dictionary -- to make it stay flat, as it comes folded in the packaging. If youre traveling, or you dont have a convenient place to hang the Glow Station, it works just as well laid flat on a table or the floor you just wont be able to store the accessories on it.

The light wand is shaped like a large pen and has a small light bulb at the tip. Use the light wand to "draw" on the Glow Station canvas to create artwork that glows brightly from the light-activated canvas. The darker the room, the more brightly artwork glows against the canvas surface.

We found that drawing "freehand" with the light wand renders pleasing, softer-edged images for crisper, well-defined images, use the stencils to create shapes and scenes, such as animals safaris or solar systems. The stencils can be used with the "textured sheets," which are printed with opaque designs -- stripes, feathers, spots -- to give cool detail to the images. We had great fun, for example, peppering the canvas with a herd of spotted giraffes, all made with a stencil and textured sheet. The light wand also comes with a "crystal" attachment that causes the light to refract, creating rather beautiful starburst patterns when applied to the Glow Station canvas.

Be Original!
For kids who want to make their own, original designs, the Glow Station comes with a plain, clear acetate sheet and a dry marker. Artists can draw their own pictures and designs on the sheet with the dry marker, then hold the sheet against the canvas and trace over it with the light wand. The acetate sheet is easy to clean with a dry cloth for easy re-use.

Artwork lasts for about 5 minutes, during which it will gradually fade away completely -- leaving room for creating all over again. This also creates the unavoidable drawback of being unable to save the glow-in-the-dark masterpieces. But then again, its comparable to other works of childhood artistry -- sandcastles and snowmen, for example -- which have perennial appeal despite their temporary quality. And watching the pictures fade away is actually part of the artistic process.

Whats in the Box
1 Glow Station, 1 light wand with crystal attachment, 1 acetate sheet, 1 dry erase marker, 2 sheets of stencil, 2 textured sheets

Rate Points :3.5
Binding :Toy
Brand :Crayola
Label :Binney & Smith
Manufacturer :Binney & Smith
Model :95-1000
MPN :95-1000
ProductGroup :Toy
Studio :Binney & Smith
Publisher :Binney & Smith
UPC :071662210007
EAN :0071662210007
Price :$39.66USD
Lowest Price :$19.25USD

Trouble Board Game

Trouble Board Game

Its the classic race-and-chase game with the PopoMatic die-rolling bubble! Pop the bubble and hop your pegs around the track. Land on an opponents peg to bump it back home! But dont you get bumped back, or youre in Trouble! Keep poppin and hoppin to get all 4 of your pegs to the finish line first, and you win! Trouble includes plastic game unit with PopoMatic die roller, gameboard, 16 plastic playing pegs, and 4 rubber feet.

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Need an icebreaker? Want to work out some aggression without shin guards and helmets? Popomatic Trouble, Milton Bradleys classic race-and-chase game, is guaranteed to bring out your competitive side. Try to outstrip your opponents as you race your pawns around the colorful plastic board to safety. Should you have the good fortune to land on a space occupied by another player, you can send him reeling back to start, where he must wait for a six to pop up (literally) on the capricious dice bubble in the center of the board. Once liberated, your foe is free to reciprocate--now youre in Trouble.

The crystal ball on which the fates of all rest, a.k.a. the Popomatic Dice Bubble, is the genius behind this game, and is one reason it has become a classic. Encased in its bubble, the die never goes flying, rolls off the table, or gets lost. Simple to learn and exciting to play, Popomatic Trouble is a game that never loses its thrill. Popomatic Trouble is for two to four players. --Julie Ubben

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Trouble is a board game with a simple concept: Be the first player to send your four game pieces all the way around the board, moving spaces determined by rolls of the dice. The "trouble" of the title comes when an opponents piece lands on a space occupied by your piece, thus sending yours back to the beginning. Parents will likely remember the game from their youth, or at least remember the games signature gimmick, the pop-o-matic dice roller. The Pop-o-matic is a dome-shaped clear plastic housing for the dice in the center of the board game that automatically tumbles the dice when pressed down and released. This feature, plus the boards plastic slots that hold the game pieces in place, make Trouble a perfect travel game--car or boat motion wont upset the games progress. It is indeed satisfying to press, slap, or pound the pop-o-matic. Its strong enough to withstand the frustration of the losing player(s). The games simplicity makes it easy to jump into without elaborate explanations or practice games for new players, but its utter lack of strategy will likely limit interest to just a few rounds. --Porter B. Hall
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Toy
Brand :Hasbro
Label :Hasbro
Manufacturer :Hasbro
Model :4658 S5
MPN :004658
ProductGroup :Toy
Studio :Hasbro
Publisher :Hasbro
UPC :032244046582
EAN :0032244046582
Price :$12.99USD
Lowest Price :$11.20USD

Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Computer Cool School

Fisher-Price Fun-2-Learn Computer Cool School

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Computer Cool School is sure to get your young ones excited about learning. Whether they are in school already or havent started yet, this easy-to-use educational toy will get kids ages 3 and above writing, reading, counting, painting, and more!

Children will learning using a real full QWERTY keyboard. View larger.

Kids can write and draw using the tablet and stylus. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Easy navigation and crisp, clear graphics that are fun and colorful without being cloying. The Bad: Cant adjust the volume while playing the game. In a Nutshell: Kids will enjoy the wide variety of activities and will associate learning with fun! At a Glance Ages: 3 and up Requires: PC with minimum of: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP Processor: 1.2 GHz Memory: 256 MB RAM Hard Drive: 200 MB available Video Resolution: 800x600 32-bit color DirectX9.Oc compatible CD or DVD drive USB port Recommended: Printer, Internet Connection (for software updates)

Fast and Easy Set-Up
With bright, animated graphics and big controls that are easy for young hands to use, Computer Cool School hooks up to your computer via a USB cable. Once youve completed the quick software installation, kids are ready to start learning and playing. Theyll love Leo the friendly leopard who leads them through the game, and all the other colorful creatures they meeting along the way.

Computer Cool School requires that you connect the Computer Cool School keyboard to your computer with a USB cable and install the games software on your computer via a CD-ROM. The installation is fast and easy the softwares set-up wizard walks you through the process. Before letting your child play, you can use the parental controls to set things like volume and number of copies that can be printed. Parents can also create a password that protects their hard drive and prevents their child from going on the Internet. These parental controls are easy to find and set. The helpful instructions thoroughly describe the setup process and all the different options for play.

Kids play using the sturdy plastic Computer Cool School keyboard. It has big, colorful buttons that your child will learn to use quickly, along with a drawing "tablet" and attached stylus they can draw with. The layout of the QWERTY keyboard is clever yet simple, with buttons along the top and side that let your young ones navigate to different parts of the game. Theyll not only have fun, but theyll also feel "adult" because the keyboard looks so much like yours!

Learning Equals Fun!
Each time your child starts to play Computer Cool School, they go to the home classroom where Leo the leopard greets them. From there they can visit one of the four learning "centers," including reading/writing, math, science, music, and art. There is also a "field trip" they can go on, which takes them on a fun-filled visit to a farm.

Each of these centers is unique and filled with great information and stimulating activities. Kids can choose to click on different things and learn about them or participate in a more interactive way, with quizzes, games, or writing and art projects. In the art center, for example, they can create original drawings with a range of tools and colors, and then print or save them. In the science center, they learn about different kinds of environments and the plants and animals that live in them. But they can also choose to play games that test their knowledge and help them learn more.

The graphics in Computer Cool School are crisp, clear, and fun to watch. The colorful creatures, buildings, objects, and environments are beautifully rendered and the animation moves at a good pace -- fast enough to keep your childs interest and let them participate, but not so fast as to be dizzying. The audio is equally clear, and in fact can be very loud -- so be sure to set the volume low to start with. Though kids will be learning constantly throughout the game, theyll also be having fun, which is how learning should be!

Your Child Will Feel Like a Star
We really liked how the software uses your childs sign-in name in the classroom in various ways. For example, theres a sign in the classroom that says "Star of the Day" and your childs name is on it. We also especially liked the art and music centers, which will inspire your children to creative heights. In the art center, you have a huge variety of colors and virtual art implements to use, as well as "stamps" and backgrounds that your child is sure to love. In the music center, children will learn about different instruments and play them in combination with all (or none) of the other included instruments. The clear and colorful (but not cloying) graphics are another high point of this game.

In general, Computer Cool School is very thoughtfully designed, enabling kids to navigate a wide range of play options with a few simple touches of a button. Our only complaint was that we couldnt find a way to change the volume settings once wed entered the game. In order to change the volume, we had to back out of the game and reset the parental controls.

There is a short learning curve for figuring out how to navigate through the centers, but once you know how, its easy to do. Your child will be up and running in no time, having fun and learning at the same time.

Whats in the Box
Computer Cool School keyboard with USB cable templates for practicing writing numbers and letters software instructions.

This kid-safe, kinder-friendly laptop builds confidence in young ones by teaching important school skills. It plugs into your computer via an easy-to-use keyboard (QWERTY) to provide learning fun throughout five learning centers and one field trip activity. The centers are: Reading, Writing, Math, Art, Music and Science. Activities in each center can be accessed by the simple push of a button. Children can also print out reward certificates and supplemental worksheet-type activities for further encouragement. Plus, parental controls keep kids away from Mom and Dads desktop, prohibit internet access, and limit the number of prints your child can create. Expandable system includes keyboard, writing tablet with stylus and CD Rom software. Measures 20.25" x 4.25" x 11".
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Toy
Brand :Fisher-Price
Label :Fisher Price
Manufacturer :Fisher Price
Model :M6635
MPN :M6635
ProductGroup :Toy
Studio :Fisher Price
Publisher :Fisher Price
UPC :027084604474
EAN :0027084604474
Price :$69.99USD
Lowest Price :$48.99USD

Pampers Swaddlers, Size 2-3 (14-22 Lbs), Economy Plus Pack, 152 Swaddlers

Pampers Swaddlers, Size 2-3 (14-22 Lbs), Economy Plus Pack, 152 Swaddlers

Pampers Swaddlers New Baby - Sesame Street Pampers Swaddlers New Baby diapers offer Grow-With-Me fit, providing blanket-like comfort and security for your little one. They have super-stretchy sides, adjustable fasteners, overlapping tabs and our softest lining ever so it is easy to give your baby a snug and comfortable fit every time. The absorb away liner with Gentle Care Lotion keeps messes away from baby and transfers lotion to your newborns skin to help it stay soft and smooth-this comes from the diaper padding and can easily be removed by wiping your babys skin with a cloth.

Manufacturer Product Description

Get blanket-like softness with our softest Swaddlers ever! The diaper features include soft leg cuffs and a soft, quilted backsheet that wrap your baby in ultra comfort. Swaddlers New Baby diapers are not just comfortable, theyre comforting.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Health and Beauty
Brand :Pampers
Label :Pampers
Manufacturer :Pampers
MPN :021211
ProductGroup :Health and Beauty
Studio :Pampers
Publisher :Pampers
UPC :037000119258
EAN :0037000119258
Price :$46.99USD
Lowest Price :$40.99USD

Spyder Boy's Action Pant

Spyder Boys Action Pant

The Spyder Kyds Action Ski Pants are an insulated ski pants for kids. The Action ski pants have a let-down hem for extra length. An elastic waist adjuster allows you to get a perfect, comfortable fit. Belt loops and cargo pockets gives these pants a stylish look and feel. Reinforced scuff cuffs around the bottom hem provide added durability. The Kyds Action pants are constructed of Full Dull Nylon Dobby with XT Coating and a Spylon Water Repellent Finish. Ultra durable, Spylon has a durable water repellency of 80% after 20 washings. It also guards against water and oil-based stains. To keep your child warm, Spyder has included ThermaWeb Insulation, 60gm. ThermaWeb contains ultra-fine polyester fibers that trap and hold body heat. Lining: Taffeta, Insulated: Yes, Insulation Weight: 60 Grams, Taped Seams: Critical, Pockets: 3, Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime, Exterior Material: Full Dull Nylon Nail Head Weave with XT Coating and Spylon Water Repellent Finish, Side Zip Venting: No, Lower Cuff Adjustment: None, Waist Adjustment: Elastic, Scuff Guards: Yes, Reinforced Knees: No, Bib: No, Suspenders: No, Model Year: 2009, Product ID: 133417
Binding :Sports
Brand :Spyder
Label :Spyder
Manufacturer :Spyder
Model :85070
ProductGroup :Apparel
Studio :Spyder
Publisher :Spyder
Price :$100.00USD

Wild Planet Hyper Dash

Wild Planet Hyper Dash

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Hyper Dash is an award-winning fast-paced race course game from Wild Planet that encourages kids to be active and think on their feet. Designed to improve listening, coordination and math skills, this exciting game is easy to set up and is an ideal way to help kids aged six and above to practice addition and subtraction while exercising and having fun.

The Hyper Dash helps kids develop basic math and color and number recognition skills. View larger.

The Hyper Dash uses RFID to wirelessly recognize targets. View larger.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Award-winning way to stay active improves listening, memory and math skills The Bad: Plastic unit may not hold up to lots and lots of rough play In a Nutshell: Hyper Dash is a fun way for kids to exercise their bodies and their minds At a Glance Ages: 6 and up Requires: 3 AA batteries

Fast, Easy Set-Up
The only set-up required is to install three AA batteries. Opening the battery compartment requires a small Phillips head screw driver, which means an adult needs to change the batteries. This keeps batteries in the right place during active play, but it also means that changing batteries on the fly requires you to have a screwdriver with you.

The manual is clear and concise, with descriptions of how to play and a list of all the special commands the Hyper Voice issues, so any child can be up and running in just a few minutes. Theres no button to turn the unit off, but it quickly shuts itself off when not in use to save battery life.

Getting Moving Quickly
The electronic tagger plays upbeat music and calls out voice commands to control the game, while players following the commands race against the clock to tag targets identified by color and number. Kids can play solo, up to four players can compete head-to-head, or up to eight players can work cooperatively in teams of two. Theres even a level where kids need to solve addition and subtraction problems to figure out which target to strike next.

With no complex set-up and no complicated directions to follow, younger children get started playing Hyper Dash quickly. Since players control where the five targets are positioned, there are infinite ways to play Hyper Dash. Combined with the fact that Hyper Dash offers four games to choose from with increasingly difficult levels to master, and its easy to see why even older, more experienced players (including parents!) stay excited about this game.

Four-Games-in-One
The original game, Hyper Dash, features the Hyper Voice calling out commands. Four different levels allow the players skills to progress. Level one includes only colors in the calls. The calls on level two are a little faster and include both colors and numbers, while level three adds special commands like "Double Strike," "Triple Strike," and "Reverse. " Level four features the "CompuStrike" call, which require kids to solve basic math problems, such as "four plus one" or "three minus two. "

In Team Dash, a special command indicates when the Hyper Dash unit should be handed off, turning the race against the clock into a relay. The games Micro Dash and Team Micro Dash set out sequences that get progressively longer and trickier, providing a challenging test of memory.

The Hyper Dash unit keeps track of times and scores, and the Hyper Voice announces the winner at the end of the game, cutting down on arguments. With only one Hyper Dash tagger, kids will have to wait their turn to play in multiple player games. This can be both a lesson in patience and an opportunity to cheer others on.

RFID Technology for a Flexible, Durable Game
Hyper Dash uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to recognize the targets. The same technology is used to track packages and to identify books and DVDs in many libraries. This means that a wireless signal connects the Hyper Dash unit and the targets, so theres no need to strike targets with force.

While the Hyper Dash tagger unit seems incredibly durable, it is made of plastic. Just because RFID technology means kids can tag targets lightly, it doesnt mean they will. Our one concern about the game is the possibility that hard play will damage the tagger over time.

With RFID, theres no limit to how far apart you set the targets. You can set them up at opposite ends of a football field for a serious test of endurance, or close together requiring fancy footwork. You can even them up next to each other to see who has the quickest hands. This flexibility makes Hyper Dash appropriate for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Award-Winning Educational Fun
Kids have so much fun playing Hyper Dash that they dont realize how much theyre learning. Parents will love the way Hyper Dash combines active play with lessons that support color and number recognition, basic math skills. The games format also inspires better listening and improves kids coordination. Its no wonder that Hyper Dash has won an iParenting Award and a Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine, along with several other honors recognizing it as an innovative, educational toy.

Whats in the Box
Hyper Dash unit and five plastic targets.

Its the electronic game thats 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 announcers 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.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Toy
Brand :Wild Planet
Label :Wild Planet
Manufacturer :Wild Planet
Model :46001
MPN :46001
ProductGroup :Toy
Studio :Wild Planet
Publisher :Wild Planet
UPC :788668460014
EAN :0788668460014
Price :$29.99USD
Lowest Price :$17.00USD

Official Nintendo Wii Wheel

Official Nintendo Wii Wheel

Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Accessory
Brand :Nintendo
Label :Nintendo
Manufacturer :Nintendo
Model :RVLAHA
MPN :0045496890216
ProductGroup :Video Games
Studio :Nintendo
Publisher :Nintendo
UPC :045496890216
EAN :0045496890216
Price :$14.99USD
Lowest Price :$3.95USD