Great for Newborns!
The Lamaze peacock was one of the first toys we were given for our son. Personally, I think he's fun to look at. Jacques the peacock made me want to run out and see what other toys Lamaze has... unfortunately, I think I've already got the best one. From the first week (and I mean, less than one week of age here), my son was enthralled by the back of Jacques. This is really a great toy for newborns to look at - the red, white, and black high contrast back is very interesting and stimulating to young babies (they can't see in color yet).

I think this toy was a life-saver when my son was less than a month old, because he would get distracted by it hanging in his crib and he would actually agree to lay in there! Recently, he hasn't been as interested in this toy, perhaps because some of his others are easier for him to hold. We'll have to wait and see whether he decides to be interested again at some point. He's 3 months now, and just learning to hold things (and shove them in his mouth) - and this is a bit large and difficult to pick up right now. The toy does have a rattle, crinkle paper, and a squeaky thing, as well as a mirror (that you really can't see yourself in) that might be interesting to older babies.

Since the toy was so interesting early on, I still think he's worth the price. But, I'd say get this one EARLY - before the baby is born - and introduce the toy right away (but remember to show the baby the back, not the front, because it will be more interesting and easier to see early on).

not a hit with a 6 m/o
We bought this for our 6-months-old son. It's not a hit. The problem is that the tail consists of very hard and large pieces that barely bend. The kid has a hard time grabbing the toy and cannot really manipulate with any elements. Nothing here can be stretched, squeezed, rolled, pulled -- unlike, say, those long legs or necks or tails in other similar toys. Our son can't even stick any part of this toy in his mouth! So, he understandably doesn't want to play with it. The peacock looks pretty, but you don't really want to touch it. Our kid loves the elefant, the giraffe, and the monkey made by Tiny Love.

Great Toy
Our 3 month old daughter really loves this toy. She is really attracted to the bright colors and patterns and has started reaching out to the toy and trying to grab it. Great toy for young babies!

Baby loves it!
My baby loves this thing! We usually hang it from the carseat handle - she can't see it in the car when the handle's retracted, but when we're out and about she can see it and smack at it. When they're too small they'll probably ignore it totally, but eventually my daughter would stare at it entranced, and around 8-10 weeks she finally started trying to reach for it and a little later to "talk" to it. This was the first toy that got her doing either of those things! She's 15 weeks now and is still only smacking it and talking to it, so all of the bells and whistles aren't getting much use yet, but when we're out Jacques has also entranced 1-year-olds and even a 3-year-old, so I'm anticipating getting a lot of use out of it!

My husband hates spending money and thought this was a rip-off at first, but he's had to admit it was worth it once he saw how much the baby likes it.

My baby loves it!!
I purchased this for my daughter while I was still pregnant with her. It wasn't until she was about three months old before she took to any toys but she's now four months and she absolutely loves this toy. There is so much on this little bird that stimulates her and it clips on to anything.

Beatles Monopoly
I purchased this game for my ten year old son who happens to love both the Beatles and Monopoly. It couldn't be a better gift. I highly recommend it for anyone who is familiar with those four guys from Liverpool. Even the people who are not (all five of them) will enjoy playing.

Monopoly is always fun
I'm a big Beatles fan and this is a gift for my daughter whom I have made a Beatles fan also. She is going to love it. She saw it on the Beatles website and knows how much it cost there. Amazon had it for so much less. She will love me and I saved money. The best of both worlds.

A Splendid Time Is Guaranteed For All!
We've had a whole lot of fun with this game. I'm not usually a monopoly fan, but if it's Beatles themed, I have to have it! I love the pieces, especially the strawberry and walrus, and it's great seeing Beatles album covers all over the board. We picked up Nicole's suggestion from her review to sing a part of a song from the album whenever you want to buy a property -- and also whenever you have to pay rent on it. I highly recommend that rules modification and the game itself!

Great fun~
Super game with history written all over it....and if you have a knowledge of the 60's you'll fare well against your game opponents! Then again, to quote Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, "if you remember the 60's, you weren't there".

Fab Fun!

A must have for any real Beatles fan - a true Monopoly game, very smartly incorporated with Beatle-themed properties, cards, tokens and more. Monopoly players will enjoy this version, Beatle fans will love it. It's a greate game to Get Back to after a Hard Day's Night!

Ripped Almost Immediately
Within 30 minutes of use by children under 7 years old it ripped by the end seam where the water pools. The kids were still able to use it, but it definitely did not last.

Fun Fun
Bought this for my little girls birthday party. They LOVED this outdoor activity. Even my 20 month old loved to sit in the water pool at the end of it. If I had to think of something negative, I wish it was wider. The kids bumped into each other if they started running at the same time. Great Day though.

fun but be careful
My daughter and her friends loved this toy. We used it for her birthday party and the fun never stopped. We also used it for a camping trip with lots of girls.

Problem is when kid jumped on the water tube that runs down the middle. It split wide open after the kids started jumping on it. I'm guessing that it would be ok if handled more carefully.

Great fun
I purchased this for my son's 3rd birthday party. The pool end had a hole in it (not sure if it came that way or we did it), but my son and his three friends had a great time anyway. It was so much fun watching them run up and down the slide. Glad I purchased it.

Loads of fun
My 2 older girls, ages 4 and 5, have had a blast with this slide this summer. They have played on it a lot and it is still like new. Easy to set up. I'm glad I bought it.

My son loves this toy but the legs are flimsy
I bought this toy thinking it would be perfect for my 8 month old son who was learning and loving to stand on his own. Well, the legs really are flimsy so it wasn't the best toy to learn to stand on his own and pull up on because it pushes across the floor as soon as you put weight onto it. However, I now just put it up against the wall or the ottoman for him to play with it. He loves the toy, he has learned how to rip off the green "door" next to the songbook and guitar. I wish it had more modes because it really is a fun toy and my son loves it. I had to give it 4 stars because of the flimsy legs and the easily removable green "door" piece even though I do like that the legs are easy to remove so that it can just be put on the floor or the table or wherever.

Great learning "table"!
I needed something to keep my twins entertained and this was a great choice. They can't walk yet but can pull themselves up (the legs can easily be removed if they cannot stand yet) so it is a great way for them to practice these skills. The music is very "jazzy" which was a nice surprise for the adults in the house. And it has a lot of learning elements that they can grow into. Well worth the money.

FAB!!! BUY it . . . Great gift too :)
My Little One loved it so much at a playgroup that once I told her Grandam about it, it arrived the next day. She LOVES it. I swear it is the reason she walked at 10 1/2 months . . . ok, maybe not! But it helped give her a place to start from until she was steady on her feet.

Flimsy
We bought this for our 10 month old who is learning to pull up. We thought this would be a good toy to learn on but as soon as she grabs onto the top it tips over on top of her. Once she is standing she seems to enjoy the toy. I wouldn't recommend it unless the child is already standing on their own.

My daughter's favorite toy!!!
This is the best toy ever! My daughter has loved it since she was able to pull herself up to standing (around 7 months). She does not ever get tired of playing with it, but always seems so happy when she is playing since there is so much to do. She loves music and dances all the time while playing with this toy. It is also very durable, as she loves to "drum" on it with these wooden sticks that she has, and it's still working great. Ours is actually a hand me down and she is the third baby to play with it obsessively, so you know it lasts!! I also love that it has English and Spanish.

So far so good
Purchased for my son's 5th birthday. Essentially no assembly required. I thought he might not be old enough for it, but he took off right away and has had a blast on it so far. He wants to ride it every day. I would definitely recommend this product.

good value
this razor scooter performed very well. just doesn't have all the extras, only adjust to a couple of hights etc.

Razor A Kick Scooter
Great gift and great product. Kids love the Razor scooter. They use it every day

One Happy Kid
My son has owned several scooters - even a couple Razors. But this one is by far the best. He is the envy of his friends because his is the coolest. It came a week earlier than promised, with everything in perfect condition.

Kids love it!
After my neighbor went and got one, my 4 yo begged for one. I figured it would be good exercise, so I got her one. It didn't take her long to figure it out. My son, who is nervous about balancing on two wheels, saw my daughter having so much fun, he tried it out and they both fought over it. So, I had to go out and buy one the same day. Okay, I didn't have to, but it's worth it to see my kids want to go out and get some physical activity.

The construction is solid. I had it unfolded and ready to ride in seconds. The wheels glide smoothly. I am impressed with the quality.

My baby's favorite and mine too!
I love this Magic Cube. It was a gift from a friend, and is a fantastic toy. The musical selection is good, the quality of the tones is also quite good. It is the first interactive toy my four month old baby figured out how to use, though he tends to hit the sides with his feet rather than his hands. You won't regret this one!

music?
The musical sounds don't sound like the real instruments, they just sound like a cheap toy. Also, I thought each instrument would play its own melody, how it would in a real orchestra. For example, the horn would play the background, the flute a lighter melody, then all the instruments would combine to create the true melody when the orchestra button is pressed. But really, each button plays exactly the same notes except with a different instrument. I was really disappointed, and my daughter prefers the music buttons from her Tiny Love Activity Center. The ones on that toy are really neat.

My favorite baby present!
This is my favorite baby present. My grandson learned quickly how to make the lights and sounds work and so did the Yellow Lab. It was a hoot to watch. MK

Great toy!
This toy rocks. Small toddlers to preschool love it and its totally undestructable. You will be very happy with this purchase!

Musician Loves It
My husband is a music professor, and we LOVE this toy. It was given to us as a gift for our now 3-year old, in 2005 (I mention this because a 2003 review complained about the music quality). Unlike most electronic toys, which we generally hate, this one was on-pitch. It allows children to listen for different voices in the harmony. Ours broke eventually (our daughter liked to throw it down the stairs, in addition to playing with it), but we are going to buy a new one.

Buying Information for this toy
I looked all over our city for this and it is sold out everywhere but I was in Sams Club and they have a bonus pack for which has the travel mat included. Just alittle cheaper than some of the internet pricing I've seen. Toys get popular, prices double. Its shameful.

Mom of 3 boys
Never saw a bigger smile on my 6 year olds face. The marbles do damage quite easily so one must be careful with them.

Bakugan pack
This is exactly what my son was looking for. The product was in great shape & shipped fast.
I was so pleased because you just can't find these in the store. He plays it all of the time.
Playing the game involves a constant adding & subtracting of #s - perfect for a 4th grade boy

Fun Toy
I bought this for my 11-yr old nephew. It was a big hit. These are impossible to find in stores right now. It was great to be able to just go online and order what I wanted. Amazon takes a lot of the pressure out of being a great aunt!

My son is crazy for this toy
All my 8 year old son wanted for his birthday is Bakugan. All the stores in my area were sold out. I was very pleased when I was able to order it online. He was extremely happy when he opened his present! It's the hottest thing at his school and all he has talked about for months. My only complaint would be the price... seems high for what it is.

Great educational tool
This is a great educational tool for children who are not writing well on paper yet. My three year old picked a piece of chalk and started writing her name and now even does well with paper.

Also great for older painters.

Works for my 5 year old
Art Easel? What Easel? Oh yeah... the one that has become such a constant fixture in my kitchen that it seems to be part of the decor.

I got this for my daughters 5th b-day. She loves it! Some people have said the chalkboard is crappy and that may be true, but she never uses that side. I loved that it was adjustable. It does take removing hardware to adjust, but we don't have to do it often.

I purchased the accessory kit (which I highly recommend) with the paints and extra paper. The paints are bright and thick, the color coded brushes are great and I supplemented the brushes with some smaller ones for finer detail. (the brushes it comes with paint thick lines). Clean up is very easy. Some paint spilled on the wood floor and everything cleans up wonderfully with simple water. The paper roll lasts a LONG time.

I'm happy with the investment.

Great product!
I purchased this product for my 5 yr old daughter and she loves it. She enjoys drawing, painting and writing and this was the perfect gift for her. It was pretty easy to put together. I advise you purchase the deluxe accessory kit along with it. My only grip would be that it is really inconvenient to store so we usually leave it up in our kitchen so that my daughter can play with it whenever she wants. Overall it is a great buy and well worth the price.

Deluxe Standing Easel provides easy access to art!
I leave blank paper and coloring book pages up on this easel for my 3 year old son to color whenever he wants. He's had a lot of fun drawing pictures from the stories that we read to him and coloring them in. This week we drew a crocodile (from Peter Pan) and he filled in the scales. The easel is well-made and takes about an hour to assemble.

Best investment!
Santa brought this to my daughter a couple of years ago and she loved it! We are saving it for our next little one. It is made very well and is worth every penny!

LOVE this toy!!!
My 8yr old loves this toy. All the kids can interact with each others animals. Make money to buy things, give gifts, and take care of their animal. Lots of fun.

Webkinz Manatee
Fun toy. Could cause children to want to play online too much. But, very cute and most games in the online arcade are educational.

We Love Webkinz!
Not only huggably soft and lovable, but comes with a code to enter the wonderful online world of Webkinz and create a pet and play fun and educational games to earn points to feed and stylishly clothe and accessorize your beloved pet, as well as its cozy, ultramodern home. Too many and diverse games to grow bored anytime soon!

My daughter loves it
I purchased this for my daughter well made and educational great prompt delivery great buy I recommend it to all looking for one

Marlee the Manatee
The child for whom this gift was purchased loves her manatee, both the animal physically and the animal that she uses in the Webkinz on-line world.