VTech First Steps Baby Walker - UK

VTech First Steps Baby Walker
From VTech

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Present for my Niece!
I bought this for my (then) 12-month old niece, thinking that she would be too young to use it. Not at all! She was absolutely hooked, could not get enough and was walking before many of the kids older than her. My sister-in-law told me that lots of her little friends at Nursery were suddenly bought the same V-Tech Walker when they saw my niece walking!

My niece is now nearly 3 and yet she still loves her walker - she uses it to pretend that it's a pram and she dances around to the music. It's really quite a clever little thing, because it teaches numbers, letters and it has all these tunes. She learnt very quikcly how to get the sounds that she wanted to hear. She now has two little brothers and they're already enjoying the music, which she plays for them.

I was a bit dubious about this but it's really a terrific little thing that will last you a lot longer than a lot of other things you buy for your kids!

Perfect for a baby just learning to walk
The First Steps Baby Walker was absolutely perfect for my granddaughter who loved all aspects of this toy including the activity centre. When we stood Lucy behind the walker she immediately grasped the handle and tottered across the room. A gem and an ideal gift for a child at this stage of development.
However a word of caution - I found the plastic bag in which the item was despatched by Amazon totally inadequate. The box containing the walker was badly damaged and it was a miracle that the goods actually worked!

BRILLIANT, BUY IT!
Fabulous product. My little boy loved this when I first bought it for him at 6 months old, the detachable fascia is really good for playing with on the floor. He is now 11 months and runs around at break neck speed, he loves the noises and the phone especially. The wheels are quite fast and he took a while to get used to them and their speed but now loves running around the house with it at 100 mph.

Charlie & Lola Bendable Dolls - UK

Charlie & Lola Bendable Dolls
From Golden Bear

Customer Reviews

Charlie and Lola dolls- great!
Got these for my daughter for christmas and they look great. I had been warned they were small but they were not as small as I had thought.
Great size for my 2 year old to handle.

I have had a play for myself, and though they do not say much I am sure that my daughter is going to love them.

Good price as well as they are at least £15.00 in the shops by me

OKAY ...BUT EXPECTED BETTER FROM A WELL KNOWN BRAND
THESE TOYS ARE FROM GOLDEN BEAR - THEY'RE GOOD, IF YOU HAVE A CHARLIE AND LOLA FAN, WHICH I DO! THEY ONLY SAY ONE PHRASE EACH - CHARLIE SAYS "I HAVE THIS LITTLE SISTER LOLA SHE IS SMALL AND VERY FUNNY", LOLA SAYS "IM NOT SMALL IM BIG"....AND THTAS IT ...I WOULD HAVE PREFERRED THEM TO SAY MORE PHRASES FOR THE PRICE. THE BATTERIES ARE IRREPLACEABLE (LAST 6 MONTHS) AND THEIR CLOTHES ARE FIXED, THE SOUND DEVICE IS ALSO TOO HARD TO PRESS FOR A 3 YEAR OLD. OKAY BUT COULD HAVE DONE BETTER

These toys are a hit!
I bought these dolls/toys for my son who is now 20 mths and absolutely loves watching Charlie and Lola. (He has loved them since he figured out the TV had moving pictures). These dolls are durable, as they have withstood a 20 mth old pulling and dragging them everywhere. My one complaint is that they only say one phrase each: Charlie says "I have this little sister Lola, she is small and very funny" and Lola says "I'm not small I am big". It would be nice if some more phrases where added, but since I am not a toddler, it doesn't really matter. I didn't buy them for eduacational reasons, i bought them because i knew he would love to just play with them. Thankfully my instinct was right, my son loves them, they go everywhere with us and when its time for his tv hour, he gets his Charlie and Lola dolls and they watch too.

If your child is a fan, then these would make a great gift for Christmas or a Birthday, as they are priced right and are well made.

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Bilingual Musical Table - UK

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Bilingual Musical Table
From Leapfrog

Customer Reviews

Brilliant, the kids loved it!
Bought this as a present for my cousin's son's christening back at the beginning of the year. An immediate hit with not only the 1 year old being christened but also with his 3 year old sister and cousin, in fact it was a hit with the adults too!
There haven't been any problems with it, and the legs stayed once you put them on it unlike on some of the others that my friends have for their children. All in all good value with the amount of things for the kids to do and for how long it will appeal to them as well as the sturdyness in comparision to other makes.

Excellent toy
My baby daughter received this for her 1st birthday last year and loves playing with it. When it went wrong after several months use we were able to post it (via a FREEPOST address) to Leapfrog who returned it to us serviced and fixed at no extra cost within a week!!!. Callalily(above) should contact Leapfrog direct as they are very helpful and actually know the meaning of customer service. Highly recommended product and company.

Breaks very easily after very little use
If you have a little one and are considering buying this item, don't!
It is very badly made, after only 3 weeks and being played with a handful of times my son's stopped working in english and would only speak french!
Amazon were no help so I asked my husband to look at it as he is qualified in electronics, it turned out that after so little use the switch that changes language was broken and need to be re-soldered.
So to sum up, great educational value but CRAP quality, don't waste your money!

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo Reviews

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

Jump-a-round
My little boy took a while to get used to it but when he did he absolutely loved it. We even took it on holiday with us. It was great to pop him into it and know that he would be secure and entertained. The product is built to a high standard and the unit is very stable. It is also quite big and takes up a lot of room although it is partially collapsable.
The tunes are great for kids but very annoying for adults.

All in one though I would fully recommend this to anyone with a prewalking infant. Bouncy-bouncy-bouncy!!!!

Love Love Love it !!
I have just purchased this for my 9 month old daughter. She is having a great time jumping around in it and loves the fact that she can stand and move without me having to hold her all the time (which is a big plus point for my back too!!). So far it is well worth the money and I'm really pleased that we got it.

Marvellous toy!
My brother bought one of these for my nephew who is at the time of writing five and a half months old. The little one loves it and though he still gets exhausted quite quickly (he's not yet sitting) will play in it as long as he can. It's ideal for the child who can't yet sit or walk but is desperate to do so.

I have to say it causes a fair amount of entertainment for the adults as well especially when baby's playing in it! The action of the feet when he's bouncing is very funny.

Product Description

Jump, jump, jumperoo! Give your baby a fun rainforest experience with this Jumperoo from Fisher Price. Little ones will adore the exciting sights, sounds and different animals. The motion sensors reward jumping by activating lights and rainforest music.

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (Wii)

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (Wii)
From Activision

Customer Reviews

Feel the Force
I am perplexed, having read the most idiotic negative comments made by one individual about this game. I feel that it would be wrong not to give a decent appraisal of a superb game.
There are no issues at all with game control, this game is very responsive to positive movements of the Wii controller. Blocking movements against opponents attacks work effortlessly. Stringing combination attacks against opponents works seamlessly too.
Beat a character and one will be unlocked for you to use later nice. I particularly like the opponents taunts against you, these spur you on to think about what you are doing in a duel. The opponents AI is very good, so if you think that you can bash a few buttons and then brag to your mates that the game is easy think again! I recommend this game it is great fun. Control issues indeed! Now the person that said that is speaking TOSH!

Great Great GREAT!
best wii game in a long time is great fun. Even though it would be better if it was full of all the sabre fight in the saga it is still brill

Key Features

• Rogues gallery: Play as ten different Jedi, from the infamous Anakin Skwywalker to new characters such as the apprentice Ahsoka Tano and the evil Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress.
• Classic battles: Set between Episodes II and III, while Anakin is still a good guy, the game features famous fights from both the new CGI movie and the live action films.
• Art attack: The stunning graphics look just like the Clone Wars film, with a stylised look for all the characters and the same voiceover actors providing the voices.
• Force yourself: Use super powered Force attacks to get the upper hand, or levitate and use the objects around you to put your opponent off guard.
• Collateral damage: It’s not just your enemies you can damage, as platforms break apart while you fight, giant stone columns are sliced in half, and spaceships crash around you.

Star Wars Clone Wars AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) Vehicle

Star Wars Clone Wars AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) Vehicle

From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

New improved version
I just got this toy in yesterday from my store, and though all the critical reviews of this thing i am very very impressed with this one. It has taken quite some time to hit the stores in denmark, and apparently it has paid of. Hasbro seems to have listened to all the people who have complained about the legs. I was really worried to get this one because of that, but when i got it home and put it together the legs didn't pop out even when my cat stands on this thing it easily stands up.

The old version may have problems but this new improved one is absolutly the jewel in my collection. Its only sad that you have to get into these price classes for hasbro to install sound and light, Kenner was better at doing these things to the small veichles

cure for leg problems
Star Wars Clone Wars AT-TE (All Terrain Tactical Enforcer) Vehicle it's an easy fix, cut six pieces of rubber hose 5mm in diameter and 5mm long; push them in between the connecting pegs of the removed legs then clip the legs back on. the bits of rubber will hold the connecting pegs open when in place to prevent them disconnecting all the time. very annoying problem but easily fixed!

Product Description

The All-Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE) blasted its way into battle for the first time at the Battle of Geonosis, and proceeded to unleash its aggressive power all through the Clone Wars. This armored assault vehicle moves with unyielding intimidation toward enemy fortifications, plowing through energy shields and firing its six laser cannons and a heavy projectile cannon all the way. Its interior can hold a squad of Clone Troopers that can be quickly deployed for ground combat. Pose the articulated legs as if the AT-TE's "marching" into battle and activate the electronic walking sounds! Take aim at enemy troops with the built-in blaster rifle with pistol racks and a total of six firing "laser" turrets! A firing main cannon features blasting sounds and lights when triggered. Adjust one of the multi-rotational front cannons and they all move together. Deploy your troopers into battle through the auto-deploy hatch and hear authentic Clone Wars trooper phrases, like "All units fire at will." "Approaching droid perimeter. We are undetected." and "The droid army is in full retreat." Make your mark on the galaxy and roll out some Star Wars excitement with this action-packed vehicle! The Star Wars All-Terrain Tactical Enforcer is a wonderful item for every Star Wars collector! A great way to encourage roleplay!

Mr Potato Head - Classic Christmas Toys

Mr Potato Head - Classic Christmas Toys
From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

Lots of fun and indestructable too!
I originally bought my Mr Potato Head when Toy Story was first released 13 years ago, and its sat on my desk ever since (the peices get rearranged by just about everyone who sees it - including, I suspect, the cleaners!)

Now, I've taken it home so that my two year old can enjoy it - hows that for recycling?!

Its not very often that you find a toy that is educational, cheap and well made, but Mr Potato Head ticks all the boxes.

What did I used to do with it?
I am another person who remembered having lots of fun with this as a kid.
Bought one for my 4 year old who had a great time moving the pieces, putting arms for noses etc for about 3 days. Since then he has hardly touched it and I can't remember why I have such fond memories either.
Maybe, compared with current toys, its scope is a bit limited. I understand there are add-ons which would increase the permutations but, still, it seems a bit repetitive.

It's a classic, must-have!
Very robust, lots of chunky, sturdy colourful pieces, good for younger children to learn which bit goes where eg puting ears in the right holes on side of head! My 3 yr old enjoys it a lot and views it as a puzzle and carries on till every piece is inserted. Good classic first-buy potato and then you can buy the other kits later on to ring the changes on the accessories.