Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board - Best Christmas Toy

Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
From Crayola

Customer Reviews

Not at this price!
I cannot believe what this seller is asking for this toy...[...]?!? I just paid [...] for this at Wal-mart not even two weeks ago. We gave it to my son for his 6th b-day. He and my daughter (who is 11) really enjoy it. She loves to draw, so it works well with her imaginative side. He is learning to write words and is having fun writing lil messages for different ppl in the family. There is one removable drawing board which is easy to clean if you just put it under the sink and wash. The other is not so easy. We just use wet napkins and wash and dry. So far, so good.

Great gift
this item was a great find at the price. Really looks great in the dark. Looked else where but this was the best price. Thank you

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
With the Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board, kids can take their creations to a whole new level of fun. The glow board comes with six vibrant neon markers, which can be used to draw on either of the board's two drawing surfaces. Once their drawing is complete, kids can illuminate the colored inks with the touch of a button, as the board's lights give the ink an intense glow.

Children can illuminate the colored inks with the touch of a button. View larger.

Kids are able to create a multitude of different drawings.

An Electronic Easel
The Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board offers a unique way for kids to display their art, as it lights up drawings much like a neon sign. It incorporates several violet lights under the drawing surface. When lit, these lights cause the ink to take on a vivid, striking glow. The board's surface is reusable -- ink erases in an instant -- making it good for hours of fun at a time. Children can easily display their artwork by using the easel back to prop the board in place. And the board's two separate drawing layers give kids even more room to doodle. Using the glow board's controls, kids can choose to display one layer, or flash between both for an exciting billboard-like effect.

Drawing with the Glow Board
The glow board's markers come in six dazzling neon colors -- red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and pink. With these colors at their command, kids will be able to create a multitude of different drawings. Perhaps they will envision a galaxy with stars and planets, or render an undersea adventure. The markers have medium tips, which can draw thickly but also offer the ability to draw finer images. A tracing sheet comes with the board to help kids get ideas for their artwork. This toy is recommended for children ages six and up, and requires three AAA batteries (not included.)

Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader - Best Christmas Toys

Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader - Best Christmas Toys
From Hasbro

Customer Reviews

Good truck
This is made with the same quality as all of Tonka's trucks. The description is a bit misleading though. It is made out of plastic, more than metal and suitable to a younger child. We will be returning it (it was to be for our 5-yr.-old's xmas present)and finding him a bulldozer that is more age appropriate. But it would be fabulous for a three-year old!

MIGHTY
MY KID LOVES THIS LOADER HE WAS BUILDING SAND CASTLES, AND IT WAS FUN WATCHING HIM.

Great Birthday Gift!
This toy is one of three "Toughest Mighty Tonka Truck" collection...we rec'd the Crane as a gift and thought we would return the favor by giving this loader, which is also sturdy, big and fun to play with!

Product Description

Kids will enjoy a hard day's play loading, transporting and dumping cargo with the Mighty Loader. This colorful construction vehicle is a neccessary addition to your fleet of Tonka trucks. Push the button for easy Control Grip action, then tip the bucket to unload your haul. Truck features study, oversized wheels, a steel construction and is guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Playskool Tonka Scoot N Scoop 3 In 1 Ride-On

Playskool Tonka Scoot N Scoop 3 In 1 Ride-On
From Hasbro - Import

Customer Reviews

Still having fun a year later
My son got this Tonka ride-on for his 1st birthday. He played with it by pushing it around and storing little toys in its cargo area. Now that he is just past his 2nd birthday, he is riding around the house and playing with all the sounds on the wheel. A good, sturdy toy that will keep them entertained through different stages.

Revvin Beepin Wheel IS NOT INCLUDED
This toy is exactly like the other one that is $10.00 more. But, the Revvin Beepin Wheel is not included and I could not find anywhere that you could purchase it separately.

So, if you want the wheel ...order the other one.

Product Description

This 3-in-1 dump truck helps little ones transition from crawling to walking, then converts to a ride-on toy for added fun. Toddlers will love the scooping action that picks up the included shape-blocks and other small toys (not included), and then tosses them into the dump bed.

When your child is ready, the seat easily converts to a walker handle, and the gravel guard becomes a ride-on handle. The wide rear axle provides extra stability. You can attach the Revvin Beepin' Wheel toy to the truck or kids can play with it separately. A simple turn of the key gets the fun started, activating sounds and vibrating motions -- just like a real steering wheel. Blinking directional lights, a clicking gearshift, adjustable mirror and realistic road vibrations give drivers-in-training loads of options for busy driving fun. Uses 3 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 21" x 13.5" x 13.25". Holds up to 42 pounds.

Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck - Best Christmas Toys

Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck (handle color may vary)
From Hasbro - Freight Collect

Customer Reviews

dump truck review
This truck is very nice. Looks to be very well made with real steel, not plastic like so many other cheap toys these days. My boys haven't had a chance to really play hard with them but they are 12 months old and do like them a lot. This toy is nice because it encourages kids to use their imagination unlike so many of the new toys these days! Definatley looks well built and worth the money.

My Son's Favorite Toy
Given to us on his first birthday, my son has been in love with this truck since before he could walk. He pushed it on his knees for a few months. He used it to lean on while he was cruising. He pushed it around the house when he finally learned to walk. Now, he uses it indoors and out. He loads it up with leaves, toys and such and then dumps it out. He runs behind it at breakneck speed.

This is the best gift a boy could get.

Awesome Truck!!!
My son has 4 of these. One for inside my house, one for inside his grandparent's and 2 for outside. He has played with them nonstop since he started walking. Sometimes his big sister even joins in. I buy one for every little boy birthday party we go to...and it is always a huge hit!!

Features

• This Tonka-tough dump truck delivers skill-building activities and loads of fun to boys of all ages
• Toddlers will enjoy putting the boulders into the truck bed and taking them out again and again
• Older boys will love the easy-move lever for lots of dumping action, and driving their rigs with the working steering wheel that turns the front wheels
• When the rear wheels turn, you can hear rumbling sounds

Deluxe Wooden 48-Piece Town Blocks Set - Best Christmas Toys

Deluxe Wooden 48-Piece Town Blocks Set
From Melissa & Doug

Customer Reviews

Restored faith
This company really surprised me: When, at first, I had a complaint about my order, they immediately responded and sent a replacement order without a return request for my previous order. Instead they asked that I donate the previous order to charity. I was pleased with the promptness of their response to my complaint, their immediate action to rectify the situation and their social responsibility in their request to donate the unwanted item to charity. They are an exemplary company in my book.

We use these as train table accessories...
...and they are working out great with our Thomas Layouts. Melissa & Doug products continue to impress me with their high quality and typically provide great educational value. These are educational and your children will learn things like Police Station, Fire Station, Hospital, School, Town Hall, Grocery Store, and Post Office. There are several different shapes too, including squares, rectangles, triangle, and the various signs. The buildings and most of the roof pieces only have the building design on one side. The trees, ambulance, fire truck, and mail truck are large and double sided. The various street signs, and passenger cars are a little small, and as the box states ages 3+ and up, I would consider these smaller pieces a choking hazard. The larger pieces are enjoyed by both my 1 yr old and my 3 yr old. The rectangles are the largest piece in the set and measure 4 3/4 by 2 1/4" approx. Squares are roughly 2 1/4 x 2 1/4". These blocks are not as heavy as I expected, but still nicely made, and bright colorful additions to playsets like Thomas/Brio train sets. If your children don't insist on the real thing, this is a great way to save some money and still buy a quality product.
The only drawback is the wooden storage box doesn't come with a sliding plexi cover like the Melissa & Doug pizza set or beading set does. That would be really nice for storage and secure those little pieces that we don't use.

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Melissa & Doug Castle Blocks - Best Christmas Toys

Melissa&Doug Castle Blocks - Best Christmas Toys
From Lights, Camera, Interaction!

Customer Reviews

Great creative toy!
I bought this set for my 5 year-old grandson and his 3 year-old sister. They were excited when they opened it and have been playing with it frequently since Christmas. They have great imaginations and Spiderman and Dora have been scaling the castle walls! The set is sturdy and well-made, and I think they'll enjoy it for years to come.

A great toy
Sturdy, fun and imaginative. For those who still love blocks but who have that great creative imagination that loves a story to go along with every game.

Great themed block building toy.
My four year old daughter is very impressed with this toy. She likes the fact that the makers of this set gave her two small wooden knights in armor and two small horses to help her imagine that they are gaurding Rapunzel as she sits waiting for her prince in one of the taller towers. There are enough pieces and accessories to build a nice sized castle. A picture on the box it comes in gives a few ideas on building but really, any child would have no need for encouragement to play this toy. There is no need. *I* even wanted to play with it!

The educational value is priceless. My daughter has told stories based on what she built, uses science and math concepts to build, and there are no limits on her imagination. Socially, it is great when more kids join in. I might get another set just to build bigger castles and towers for Rapunzel and her dragon friends.:)

I like the fact that it is very sturdy, very nice to look at (It looks beter than the picture - if that is possible), and introduces so many ways to play. Also, it comes in its own wooden storage box- something I was not expecting. The wood is very solid feeling and it looks great. I am very impressed with these blocks.

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Melissa and Doug Architectural Unit Block Set

Melissa and Doug Architectural Unit Block Set
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

Excellent Addition
This is an excellent addition to a basic wooden block set. Our daughter has loved playing with wooden blocks since she was 3 years old (she is now 4 1/2). We added these architectural blocks to her basic set and they have allowed her creativity to expand. The blocks are smooth, sturdy and durable. They have done a great job in holding up to the demands of a preschooler and we would definitely recommend them.

Blocks: Architectural and unit block sets
These blocks and the unit blocks are an excellent product, well made. They were a present, but similar ones that our children had were loved and cherished. Buy both sets.

Great toy-Poor shipping!
The toy is great, my 5 year old grandson who loves construction, building things and all types of construction vehicles loves the blocks, but he didn't get them until 2 weeks after we needed them! Please think twice before using DHL shipping.

Product Description

Design an architectural masterpiece with this set of?44?hand-scrolled and turned wooden blocks in?11?different shapes. This natural finish, smooth-sanded hardwood block set is packaged in a handsome, wooden?crate for easy storage.

Features

• Great Value
• Solid wood blocks
• All stackable
• Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

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Melissa and Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks - Best Christmas Toys

Melissa and Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks
From Melissa and Doug

Customer Reviews

Excellent quality
Wow, these are really nice blocks. Especially compared to other sets that are out there: these give some really toys for the price. They're quite large too, we can't easily put them all out together on our kids play-table.

Very fun blocks - my son loves them!!
My son has been asking for these blocks for a long time. He finally got them, and hasn't stopped playing with them. They're great by themselves or to mix and match with other blocks.

expensive, but worth it
I bought these at full price fearing they might sell out. I wish I had waited, I would have gotten two sets, the price keeps dropping as Christmas approaches. They are Great blocks, the size is wonderful, most blocks are so small I have to worry about the baby getting them and they are much more frustrating to build with for a younger child. These are big and heavy and stack very well. I'm hoping to find cheaper shipping then I'll be purchasing a second set.

What's in the Box
60 solid wood pieces and wooden storage box.

The open-ended play set stimulates creativity and hones basic motor skills.

The 60 large, classroom-sized blocks come contains gothic circles, half-circles, buttresses, and pillars.

From the Manufacturer
This smooth-sanded hardwood block set is naturally finished with a classic look for hours of fun. Set comes in handsome wooden storage boxes that makes clean up and storage easy!

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