http://www.viewpoints.com/Toys Thu, 15 May 2008 19:17:35 GMT Reviews about Toys at Viewpoints.com http://www.viewpoints.com/Disney-Brand-Toys-review-a8b34 We just recently bought some disney toys when the local store went out of business.  My daughter loves them all (mostly the princesses).  The colors are bright!  They make a great line of products for little children, no small pieces! ... Thu, 15 May 2008 19:17:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Disney-Brand-Toys-review-a8b34 orcasmb http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Leapster-L-Max-Handheld-Learning-Game-System-review-e6925 I purchased a Leapster for my son who is 5 and getting ready to start kindergarten. It gives him something to do while in the car or waiting at an appointment. The games are easy for him to understand and he advances quickly to higher learning levels. I highly recommend this product to anyone with a younger boy or girl. My son is ahead of most of the kids in his preschool class and some of the credit goes to his... Thu, 15 May 2008 17:47:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Leapster-L-Max-Handheld-Learning-Game-System-review-e6925 lacygacy83 http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Tad-Lilly-review-86c41 We have two Leap Frog Lily toys.  One is small that attaches to her stroller or carrier.  The other is a doll.  My daughter has loved to play with her Lily since she could lift her neck and smile.  Lily mostly teaches numbers with music and other objects.  This style of learning I can say first hand is very effective.  My daughter has been counting (well she now sez 1-3,6,7,9&10) since she turned a year old.  — I do give a lot of that credit to this doll.  —... Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Tad-Lilly-review-86c41 devinepromise http://www.viewpoints.com/Step-2-Sand-and-Water-Activity-Center-review-5a467 If you have room in your budget, the Step 2 Sand and Water Activity Center is well worth your money!  We purchased ours on sale for $60 and even my frugal husband agrees that it was a smart purchase. — My handy husband said that it was easy to assemble, even with the "help" of two toddlers.  The umbrella easily folds down and we store it out of the sun when not in use.  — I really like that the kids stand up while playing with this instead of sitting down in a sandbox.  This table is much bigger than our previous sandbox and with the sturdy cover, I don't have to worry about neighborhood critters getting inside of it during the night. — Our kids play with this for hours and never tire of it.  The table is large enough to accomodate up to eight children so there is no fighting, other than "so-and-so took my boat and won't share the shovel," etc.  Also, I can't promise that there won't be any occurences... Mon, 12 May 2008 19:17:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Step-2-Sand-and-Water-Activity-Center-review-5a467 mindyvol http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-TaDoodles-review-d2650 My son is 16 months old and loves to color.  I bought the crayon TaDoodles which say they are for 12+ months and older. Because they are weighted, he has a hard time holding the crayon just right to make it color.  It's really awkward for him to hold.  His friends have the same exact problem as well.  Maybe as he gets older he'll be better with them.  But for now.. he has no problems with regular old... Mon, 12 May 2008 05:28:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-TaDoodles-review-d2650 lisagtp http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-Color-Wonder-review-46815 The Crayola Color Wonder could not be a better creative outlet for kids!  This is such a great item to bring with you on the airplane, in a restaurant, the car or of course at home.  Absolutely mess free and the kids love them.  I actually have used the large sheets of Color Wonder and the markers with another toy on the market (the Color Bug...radio controlled art toy) and it's really fun.  Now if the two would combine... Sat, 10 May 2008 03:47:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crayola-Color-Wonder-review-46815 rollybug http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Hi-Ho-Cherry-O-Counting-Game-review-da582 My children love this game and love to shout out HI HO CHERRY-O.  The game is easy to play and great when you have kids of different ages.  My 3 year old grasped the concept of how to play it right away.  The classics are classics for a reason and I recommend adding this to your game collection! ... Sat, 10 May 2008 03:44:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Hi-Ho-Cherry-O-Counting-Game-review-da582 rollybug http://www.viewpoints.com/RC-ART-TOYS-Color-Bug-review-abe60 The Color Bug is a fun new innovative toy that my children love!  Created and introduced to the market by a small toy company in Denver, the Color Bug has brought creativity into my son's life!  While he wasn't into sitting and coloring, he now will sit and play for long durations of time with the Color Bug.  The combination of a radio controlled toy that draws via remote has made creating art exciting and fun for him.  I loved this product on Oprah and am excited to see it on the shelf!!  I have purchased the playpad that has integrated walls which is a great surface but have also used large sheets of paper on our train table.  The markers wipe right up so there's no fear or creating permanent decorative change to the... Sat, 10 May 2008 03:40:57 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/RC-ART-TOYS-Color-Bug-review-abe60 rollybug http://www.viewpoints.com/Ideal-School-Supply-Plastic-One-Inch-Cubes-Set-of-100-review-294c4 These blocks are great for little ones.  They provide hours of fun and you can sit down and play with them. The older kids love them too.  The quintessential block, every home should have some. Stimulate your childs imagination with these colorful, fun... Fri, 09 May 2008 17:53:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ideal-School-Supply-Plastic-One-Inch-Cubes-Set-of-100-review-294c4 Babzie http://www.viewpoints.com/Learning-Curve-Toys-Learning-Curve-John-Deere-Mighty-Trike-review-1e336 The John Deere Mighty Trike — — by Learning Curve Toys — — Vince Gill sang "Well she might have took my car keys but she forgot about my old John Deere." John Deere is never forgotten around our "farmette."  Our John Deere is one of our proudest purchases.  We use it for our garden, to move dirt, to move rocks, to clear snow, to plant trees and yes, occasionally even to drive to the mailbox or pose our kids for their Christmas photo.  I know, I know... but it does look really Christmassy when they sit on the green tractor with their cute red outfits.  Anyway... — — When it time to buy our son a tricycle, it just had to be a John Deere.  Not only does it have the classic, cool look with the John Deere colors and logo, this is a very well made tricycle.  It is made of high grade tubular steel and has large, off-road tires.  This trike works great on a park track but it will also go where no tricycle has gone... Thu, 08 May 2008 03:23:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Learning-Curve-Toys-Learning-Curve-John-Deere-Mighty-Trike-review-1e336 awlafon http://www.viewpoints.com/Cranium-Cadoo-review-991b4 This game is great fun. I can always get the boys  to pull this out and spend lots of time with it. The game includes charades, making objects with clay and drawing picture. It keeps the game exciting and keeps the kids interested. Always something different and its a little active... Thu, 08 May 2008 01:50:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cranium-Cadoo-review-991b4 carol1123 http://www.viewpoints.com/WWE-Stunt-Action-Spring-Ring-review-1a923 My boys just love this toy, unfortunately we have been through 4 of them. The posts snap right off, if the ring tips over or falls down. It is one of our very favorite toys. I just wish it was made stronger, this is a toy for boys! This toy doesn't last long. We have even saved the old rings to replace the broken posts, on 4 rings, though, eventually all the posts have... Thu, 08 May 2008 01:41:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/WWE-Stunt-Action-Spring-Ring-review-1a923 carol1123 http://www.viewpoints.com/TotSports-T-Ball-Set--151660-review-2a944 My hubby and I just bought this for our twin 2 year olds and they love it! Their big brother plays baseball and this really makes them feel like big boys.  It has an adjustable tee so it will grow with them and it folds up for easy storage!  Also my boys can already hit the ball the first try!  Great summer toy for a great... Thu, 08 May 2008 01:27:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/TotSports-T-Ball-Set--151660-review-2a944 Antonsangeel02 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Upwords-Game-review-781b2 On saturday night at our house we play games and this is one of them.  My son 17 and daughter 8 love playing this game, it teaches my daughter how to make words from words and to watch how surprised she gets when her word gets changed to another word.   It only takes about 1/2 hours to play this... Wed, 07 May 2008 22:54:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Upwords-Game-review-781b2 stitch5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Lite-Brite-Flat-Screen--118350-review-647a0 When my daughter got this as a birthday present she opened it up and all the pieces went flying before we could put it in the draw.   sometimes my daughter had a had time see what color she want to put in the spots so she went ahead and made up her own drawings. — not for small child under the age of 5 years old, who still put small toys in the mouths.... Wed, 07 May 2008 22:49:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hasbro-Lite-Brite-Flat-Screen--118350-review-647a0 stitch5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Milton-Bradley-Dont-Break-the-Ice-Game-review-68af4 I have this game for 15 years, when my first child was 5 years old he played with it for hours and then when my 2nd child came along both my children were playing with it together. and now my 3rd child is still playing with the game.  When my daughter and he dad play this game it brings back memories for me.         Its plastic and in great condition and still in the same... Wed, 07 May 2008 22:40:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Milton-Bradley-Dont-Break-the-Ice-Game-review-68af4 stitch5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Little-Tikes-Classic-Rocking-Horse-4537-review-8bd46 This toy is a family favorite. My 15 month old son loves it. It was my little sisters from 8 years ago and its still in great shape! Definetely a toy worth buying.  My son will smile when he rocks back and forth. He has never had any injuries from this toy. We use it inside but it can also be used outside. Alltogether its a fun, safe ride for children. Ages... Wed, 07 May 2008 11:29:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Little-Tikes-Classic-Rocking-Horse-4537-review-8bd46 bryantsmommy07 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Sesame-Street-Giggle-n-Go-Garage-review-5dae3 I bought this for my two year old son because he loves cars and elmo. I opened the product and it was a plastic piece of junk. You can not keep this product from falling appart and there is also not to much to do with it. My son got very bored and frustrated with it very quickly. —... Wed, 07 May 2008 02:45:40 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Sesame-Street-Giggle-n-Go-Garage-review-5dae3 lauryn278 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jakks-WWE-PPV-Series-11-John-Cena-7-review-d0652 While I like John Cena for his mic skills, not really his talent, I can't see actually wanting to own one of these....except to throw to a dog as a chew toy. — — If we're lucky he'll go back to a special edition of American Gladiators and Wolf will one... Tue, 06 May 2008 01:58:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jakks-WWE-PPV-Series-11-John-Cena-7-review-d0652 Vitae http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Farm-Mis-Animalitos-Interactivos-Bilingual-Package-Refresh-review-2b104 My daughter loves to be in whatever room I am in, and I don't mind that one bit. But, the kitchen isn't the safest place, and the way my house is set up, my kitchen isn't completely open, so, when I saw this, I hoped that it would be something she would enjoy. We put it on her Christmas list, and was thrilled when she received it. She loves it, and will sit and play with it while I cook or clean the kitchen. The main piece looks like a barn, and there are 10 magnets that come together to make 5 different animals when put together correctly, or you can make up to 25 silly animal combinations. When you make a correct pair, it sings a song about you making a match. If you make an incorrect pair, it sings a silly song about the animal you made, such as a "pigcow". There is also a button with "Farmer Tad" on it and he plays 5 different banjo tunes. My daughter loves to play those tunes over and over, too. You can buy this either in just English, as ours is, or in bilingual. — ... Mon, 05 May 2008 16:08:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Farm-Mis-Animalitos-Interactivos-Bilingual-Package-Refresh-review-2b104 shadaram