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Melissa & Doug Princess Puppet

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Melissa and Doug

January 03, 2008
THIS IS MY 5TH PUPPET IN THE MELLISSA AND DOUG SERIES.. MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 8 YEAR OLD SON LOVE THEM! IT USES A LOT OF IMIGINATION AND WE PUT TOGETHER SHOWS FOR THE FAMILY, ALSO WE WORK ON MAKING "TV SHOW" SHORTS, TEACHING THEM DICTION, LEARNING LINES, AND HOW THE PROCESS IS FOR MAKING A TV SHOW, THEN WE VIDEO TAPE IT AND EDIT IT DOWN, THEY REALLY ENJOY THE PROCESS..MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT DURING SHIPPING THEY SHOVED IT INTO A SMALL BOX THAT SMOOSHED IT, BREAKING THE STICK. NO PROBLEM, I HAVE WOOD GLUE LOL!

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Melissa and Doug Play Money Set

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Melissa and Doug

June 12, 2006
I used this product to teach a class on money to kids age 9-12. They loved it. The product is very realistic looking and suited our venue perfectly. The handy wooden tray was useful and convenient because it comes with a clear plastic cover and the kids used it as a 'cash drawer'.

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Bow and Mallow in Blue and Red

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Reveal Entertainment, Inc.

March 30, 2008
UPDATE: A peice broke off that keeps the suction. I was watching when it happened so I know he wasn't doing anything too rowdy with it. Fun while it lasted.

This thing is great. It was a hit at my son's sleep over. I bought generic marshmallows and did not have any problems with it jamming. The marshmallows really fly out of the thing...not vast distances but 20-30 feet.

Only negative is trying to locate all the marshmallows after they have been shot off. (I don't want ground in marshmallows all over my carpet.)

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Sesame Street - Plush - Elmo Hand Puppet by GUND

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Gund Co


I'm not particulary please with how this hand puppet handles. This is due in large part because the stuffing for the head on the inside constricts your hand, and the arms.... forget about using them they're worthless and pointless. However, this is Elmo we're talking about not Oscar the Grouch. Everyone loves Elmo, just like he loves you!!!!

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Plan Toy Modern Doll Family

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Plan Toys

September 01, 2006
I picked the modern doll family over the basic doll family because they seemed happier and more hip than the basic family. The clothes on our set are a little different from what is shown in the picture. Day two of ownership I've already glued the little girl's skirt on because it came off and my 3 year old daughter couldn't get it back on (and threw it in the garbage). Mom's belt got a spot of glue also. The parents have hair issues (hair sticking out every direction), but my daughter doesn't care. She is having fun with them so far.

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Mag-Nif Inc. Value Pack Coin Wrappers

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Mag-Nif Inc.


This is a good product I like the fact that they were just ready for me to put the coins in and go no messing with the wrappers. They did their job and a good deal.

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Farm Puppets

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Kaplan Early Learning Company


These puppets are great. I am having so much fun with the grandkids and our puppet shows.

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Hasbro Playskool Song Magic Guitar

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Hasbro

September 15, 2007
I bought this for my almost 3-year old for Christmas, and he really enjoyed it. My six-year old also enjoys it. It's one of those toys that gets played with for awhile and then set aside and "rediscovered" a few months later.

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Plan City Parking Garage

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: Plan Toys

September 01, 2006
Just received from Amazon. Toy price was good but shipping fee was extreme. Garage comes in a few pieces but goes together in 10 minutes with a phillips screwdriver. My 3 year old loves the elevator. Seems to be a good quality, durable toy. I think he will have lots of fun with it. It would be helpful if you have a table to put it on so kids can get at it at eye level. My only complaint would be that the garage levels are close together. Hard to get hands in there to move the cars around. As an adult its pretty hard. Seems like my 3 year old does ok but it is a bit awkward.

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Little Builder Toolbelt

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Role Play and Dress-up
from: International Playthings

June 12, 2006
This gift was received by my son yesterday for his 2nd birthday. He wore the apron with tools during his party and went straight to it this morning. My mother also rediscovered a set of tools from my brother's childhood toolbench. The bonus is that my son tells me "I have 2 hammers. Red one. Blue one." He 'fixes' his train and trucks. He carried the tools around everywhere today. Now he can help daddy and I don't have to worry about him scratching up the paint.

Safety: The tools appear good. The toy is rated for ages 2+, but the apron strings are long. Be aware of the strangulation hazards.

Parent annoyance: The beeper is loud. Maybe hide it or take the batteries out if you are sensitive to annoying noises. ... Read More: