Guinness World Records 2009 Reviews

Guinness World Records 2009
From Guinness World Records Limited

Customer Reviews

The Best yet
I have collected plenty of copies of GWR but this excels all. The 3-D glasses bring the book to life.

The best gets better every year
I still buy and read the Guinness Record book every year, because it's become like an old friend that I like to catch up with, but I have to disagree with Birch East. I like the way it has changed and brings out a fresh look each year. The changes, like holograms, 3D whatever, make it fresh every year. My nephews also are big fans of the 3D gimmick.

I do agree with the recommendation for Getting Into Guinness: One Man's Longest, Fastest, Highest Journey Inside the World's Most Famous Record Book, the new book by Larry Olmsted about the history and culture of the Guinness World Records book. After reading his review I snapped up a copy and it is great--very entertaining and a fun read! I have read the record book for years but never stopped to wonder where it came from (Guinness Stout of course!), how it got so big, and how large a role it has played in pop culture, and just how crazy some of the record holders seem to be. Getting Into Guinness is the story behind the records and a fun, well researched, adult read.

Product Description

New features of the book include: Eye-catching 'sunburst' holographic cover, 100% new photographs, 3D PHOTOGRAPHIC FEATURES! A pair of 3D glasses to view more than 20 3-D photographs throughout the rest of the book. 60% new and updated records, Gatefold pages, New urban design, New approaches to popular themes: REVEALED: The world's STRONGEST MAN, The record-breaking world of HARRY POTTER, Inside the HOLLYWOOD HALL OF FAME, Updated: the all-time VIDEO GAME TOP TEN, Face to face with DINOSAURS in exciting 3D! PLUS Your favourite records country by country.

My Life Bag - UK Store

My Life Bag
From Flair

Product Description

This is the perfect place to carry and keep your My Life Console safe! My Life Fashion Bag has funky colours and features an adjustable shoulder strap, a soft, padded main compartment for your console and a smaller front pocket for all your Magic Cards! There's also popper fastenings and a cute little mirror! A wonderful item for protecting your My Life Console 353656. Please note: My Life Console 353656 and Magic Cards 359356 sold seperately!

Features

• This is the perfect place to carry your My Life Portable Console safely!
• Features an adjustable shoulder strap, soft, padded main compartment for your console and a smaller front pocket for all your Magic Cards!
• There's also popper fastenings and a cute little mirror under the flap
• 16.5 X 11 X 3cm
• MY LIFE CONSOLE & MAGIC CARDS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
The My Life bag is the perfect place to keep your console, magic cards and disco world when you are on the go!

My Life is a virtual life simulator designed especially for girls.It's the ultimate digital pocket games console that combines the charm of virtual fashion dolls to the ever increasing interest in video games.

My Life Magic Cards 4pk

My Life Magic Cards 4pk
From Flair

Product Description

Place the Magic card into the back of your My Life console! These awsome My Magic Cards will unlock new fashions and accessories! Each card features 2 different fashions or 4 accessories for your My Life character! There are 12 fashion and 12 accessories keys to collect and change your look! Which fashions and accessories will you get? Please note: Styles vary.

Features

• Compatible with the My Life portable console
• PLEASE NOTE: Various 'Keys' are available and will be randomly selected to fulfill your order

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
My Life is a virtual life simulator designed especially for girls It's the ultimate digital pocket games console that combines the charm of virtual fashion dolls to the ever increasing interest in video games

Wii - We Ski

We Ski - Wii
From Namco

Customer Reviews

Almost Perfect- Having the balance board is a must!
I have been truly enjoying We Ski! Compared to the Wii Fit skiing, there are several nice additions that make this game alot of fun!
The mountain has several runs from easy to advanced. Once you get a hang of the use of the nunchuck and remote as your poles, you'll find the game to offer alot of different mini games- from search and rescue to delivery service on the mtn. The only downfall of the game is that unlike the wii fit skiing which allows for forward and backward use of the balance board to increase or decrease spped, We Skiing only allows for side to side motions with the balance board.

Confusing
I had a very hard time understanding what to do with this game. I read the directions (which were also hard to understand) and wound up having fun not by constantly having my skiier bang into trees, people, etc - not the concept of the game. But since I couldn't get my skieer to do what I wanted it to do, which was ski, I had a blast just playing around with the controls and seeing my skiier bump into things. This is not as easy as the Nintendo games and therefore would not recommend it.

So much fun for the whole family
I love skiing in the Wii Fit what little there is of it so when I saw this I grabbed it and my husband and I skiied and had a blast. I love that you have free reign of all the slopes and the whole area, you can choose to do quests or not, and get a bit of a workout too and that it uses the balance board. I even get a little motion sick, but not bad enough to not keep playing, on some of the slopes which shows how real it can feel at times. Great game. I do wish we could go in the buildings or earn money to buy outfits and gear rather than earn stars and gear but that doesn't take away from the fun.

Product Description

Do you like to go skiing, but don't have the time or money to go to an actual slope? Then go virtual skiing with We Ski for the Nintendo Wii. Grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk or step onto your Wii Balance Board to execute perfect wedge stops, shred the slaloms, and negotiate moguls with ease. With an in-depth Ski School and over a dozen lengthy runs packed with jumps, races, and more, you'll probably never need to go to a real slope again.

Ski with your Mii or a customized character - Use your own Mii, or customize your characters with a host of combinations and more Earn points to buy new skis, gloves, outfits, and other skiing accessories

Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle

Wii 5-In-1 Fitness Bundle
From DreamGEAR

Customer Reviews

Not what you see.
I ordered this product with it showing that it came with the balance board, I got my order and it did not come with it. So, I called Amazon to have them send me another order but including the balance board as shown in the advertisement. They said they would send me out another one and that it would be in there, but it wasn't. If it doesn't come with the board, the advertisement should read balance board not included. Now, I'm having to return both orders and am not very happy with Amazon for the first time out of all my orders. Christine P., Texas

Wii - Whee!
Wow, this was actually fun and I've gotten my nieces and husband to join me. My favorite? The Hula Hoop, it rocks! I even do the running - which I never do!

Product Description

DREAMGEAR DGWII-1081 NINTENDO WII FIT 5-IN-1 FITNESS BUNDLEKIT INCLUDES: ;3 PAIRS OF TEXTURED FOOT SOCKS ;RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK;USB CHARGING CABLE;JELI SLEEVES;FITNESS MAT ;TRAVEL BAG

Wii Dual Charge Station & Turbo Cooler

Wii Dual Charge Station & Turbo Cooler
From Intec

Customer Reviews

Spindler
Spindler, your kids sound as lazy as you. You can't take the time to pperate the product properly? Maybe you shouldn't have spent the money until you teach your kids some "money" values.

Only half reliable
Not used immediately. After >12 hours charge one charger quickly lost initial charge and has failed to sustain a charge. Other charger appears to be O.K. Due to delay in initial use I was unable to return item before 30 day refund.

rechargeable batteries
It has help us save money and time when playing. Batteries charge nicely, last longer and you never run out..... nice looking gaget.

Product Description

Cool down your Wii's temperature and charge your Remotes with Intec's Dual Charging Station with Turbo Cooler. Keep your Wii remotes charged at all times for non-stop 24/7 gaming The built in Turbo Cooler keeps the Wii internal components cool at all times, preventing unnecessary overheating

Wii Classic Controller

Wii Classic Controller
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

Wish it was wireless but works well....
I bought the classic controller specifically to play donkey kong country on the virtual console. I like the setup on the controller but think it feels a bit cheap and that it might break if I drop it more than 2 feet. However, it works perfectly for the game. The one big thing I don't like about it is that the cord to hook up to the wii remote comes out from the bottom. This gets in the way much more than if the cord came out from the top like most controllers do. Other than that, and the fact that it is not wireless, this is a decent controller. Hopefully, Nintendo will come out with a wireless version soon!! (or something that keeps the wii remote and the classic controller together so it's not as hard to pass to someone else if you only have one controller!)

Weird button layout
The controller works like it should but it is annoying that it has to be plugged into the wii remote for it to work. It seems kind of expensive for a simple add-on that has to be plugged into another remote.

We played Super Mario Bros. with the controller only to find out that if you want to play two player you need two controllers (even though you switch off turns). One person uses the controller, the other uses the remote. Definitely not buying another one.

Also the button layout is a little weird. On the top there are four buttons in a row instead of two behind the others, like playstation. Also there is no trigger button underneath for N64 games. I understand it is a very "universal" controller but I think it could have been designed a little better.

Product Description

The Wii Classic Controller recreates the classic Nintendo format you've been using for years now. For gamers who don't feel comfortable with the new Nunchaku or Wiimote controls, this is a familiar and comfortable alternative. Features include: