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Sports Car Designer

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Topics Entertainment

November 01, 2007

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Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Electronic Arts

October 28, 2003
After Deathly Hallows, I was HP-drunk, and when I saw this, there was no way I wouldn't buy it.

Overall, it was alright. For a first attempt, it wasn't bad, but there are definately improvements that could be made.

First of all, control is limited. While you control left and right, and have some control over your speed, you don't really control the third dimension. (Up and down)

Also, once you get the hang of it, gameplay is very easy. Too easy. We're talking I squished my opponent ten out of ten times. It's actually funner playing head to head against a friend, though scoring is sparse in those games.

If I could go back, would I buy it again? Sure. There are good aspects to the game, and if ... Read More:

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Nutcracker: The Music Game

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Music Games International

October 01, 2004
I am a music teacher, and I have been using this software with my students since it was first introduced many years ago. It works especially well in the classroom if you have an LCD projector. I have used it from Kindergarten right up to 6th grade, as well as 7th/8th grade special ed. I am purchasing a new copy now because I wore out the old one! Very highly recommended!

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Nero 6 [Old Version]

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Ahead Software

July 18, 2003
This was not the correct, full version and would not do what I wanted. The seller refunded without a problem.

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Punch! Professional Home Design Platinum V12

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Punch! Software


I was hesitant to try this software based on some of the reviews but I went ahead and got it along with the Punch University subscription (on-line videos). I have just finished the 6th lesson and I can now create a multilevel building with rooms and custom roof. I find the product pretty straight forward once you get used to how they do things. I guess there is a learning curve if you've never used home design software before, and I think they could clean up some of their UI to make it more friendly, but overall I like it. I'm looking forward to the rest of the classes and then re-modeling my house. One thing I do question about this is the 'feasibility' of my designs, knowing nothing about mechanical/structural engineering I suppose a real architect ... Read More:

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Turbofloorplan Instant Architect V12

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: IMSI

December 18, 2007
Got this program to replace my 3-D Home Architect 3.0 which I loved. (I did't love 5.0, which I also had.) It's okay. Does what it's supposed to, but isn't easy to figure out things like stairways, etc. Not sure any of the others are better, but I might try them. (I got this because it got a Bronze Award and was the least expensive. Oh well. As I said, it isn't terrible, but it isn't great.)

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Piano Suite Premier 2.6

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Adventus Incorporated


I'm an adult learner, determined that *this* time I'm going to get past the "right hand or left hand, but not both at the same time" stage. This has been a great program for doing that. You can take it at your own pace, and repeat exercises over and over again, going back to them to refresh. You can do the exercises in either "Wait for the Note" or "Notes and Timing" modes (there's also a mode called "Rhythm" that I haven't figured out yet). "Wait for the Note" helps you learn finger placement and note location; then you move on to "Notes and Timing" when you play what you've learned to the beat of the dreaded metronome. The program gives you a score each time you play a piece and lets you know what bars you need to work on. There are also a few games to relieve ... Read More:

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Printmaster Gold Version 18

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Encore Software


I'm an adult learner, determined that *this* time I'm going to get past the "right hand or left hand, but not both at the same time" stage. This has been a great program for doing that. You can take it at your own pace, and repeat exercises over and over again, going back to them to refresh. You can do the exercises in either "Wait for the Note" or "Notes and Timing" modes (there's also a mode called "Rhythm" that I haven't figured out yet). "Wait for the Note" helps you learn finger placement and note location; then you move on to "Notes and Timing" when you play what you've learned to the beat of the dreaded metronome. The program gives you a score each time you play a piece and lets you know what bars you need to work on. There are also a few games to relieve ... Read More:

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Writer's DreamKit 4 Win/Mac

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Write Brothers

August 24, 2006
This was given to me as a gift in order to help me write short stories. There was really nothing to this software except some hack's cliched views on what story development should be. This is not only a waste of money (in my case it was a gift) -this is a waste of time for anyone trying to figure it out.

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Art Explosion Greeting Card Factory Deluxe 5.0

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Home and Hobbies
from: Nova Development

October 15, 2005
I love making my own cards & personalizing them. I was disappointed when my American Greeting card program quit working and found they no longer made it. So, I gave this a try and it is just as good, if not better.