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Fisher-Price World of Little People Pop and Surprise Train

panom73 — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:51:15 +0000

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Product Details

Brand: Fisher-Price
Model: M5644
Dimensions: 13.00″ h x 4.38″ w x 20.25″ l,

Features

Charming new playset that allows toddlers to discover their very first classic train set
Playset includes a train engine, two attached pull cars and an oval track where little ones can push their train along
As they make their way around the track, they will get fun sound effects and surprises
Each site features fun labels for a surprise even if the figures aren’t there
The set comes with a RR crossing gate that kids can raise and lower for more train play

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Little People Pop ‘n Surprise Train is a charming new playset that allows toddlers to discover their very first classic train set and provides them with lots appropriate activities. The playset includes a train engine, two attached pull cars and an oval track where little ones can push their train along. As they make their way around the track, they will get fun sound effects and surprises. Start at the station where kids can see Eddie, the train engineer, in the window and push down on the clock and surprise. He comes out to jump on board and drive. Onto the farm where kids push the lever forward and surprise, the door swing open, revealing the horsey who wants a ride. Make their way over to the house and pull up on the lever where the puppy is waiting. Each site also features fun labels for a surprise even if the figures aren’t there. The set also comes with a railroad crossing gate that kids can raise and lower for more train play. All figures are included.

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EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles

panom73 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:10:31 +0000

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Product Description

Take covert operations to the dark side with this handheld unit that lets you see up to 20 feet in the dark. Powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility in even complete, pitch dark environments. Become a night spy, investigate nocturnal activities in your house and take games like hide ‘n seek to a whole new level. Requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included. Measures 10″L x 12″W x 7″H.

Product Details

Color: Black
Brand: Eyeclops
Model: 60860
Released on: 2008-05-29
Dimensions: 12.00″ h x 10.00″ w x 7.00″ l, 1.85 pounds

Features

Eyeclops night vision provides kids young and old with an authentic night vision experience like never before
Powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility up to 50 feet in even complete, pitch dark environments
Conduct covert operations in your backyard, investigate nocturnal activities in your house and take games like hide n’ seek to a whole new level
See up to 50′ in complete darkness
Eyeclops night vision lets you see in complete darkness

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
EyeClops Night Vision provides kids young and old with an authentic night vision experience like never before. They are powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology. Eyeclops night vision enables clear visibility up to 50’ in even complete, pitch dark environments. These conduct covert operations in your backyard, investigate nocturnal activities in your house and take games like hide n’ seek to a whole new level. See upto 50’ in complete darkness and Eyeclops night vision lets you see in complete darkness.

Customer Reviews

Night Vision CHEAP!
Let me start off by saying I was pretty skeptical that a Night Vision product this inexpensive would be any good. I was soooo very wrong, these goggles work well and are a blast, Im sure my nephew will get a kick out of them. Easy to use easy to operate and seemingly durable. The only draw back batteries, you have to ensure you use fresh fully charged batteries or they won’t work, otherwise great night vision fun.

Awesomely Fun and Cool
These goggles are awesome!

The body seems durable enough, but wouldn’t take a hard beating. The screen is very nice, but doesn’t allow a very wide field of view. Actually, it’s very narrow. The “glow” from the high-powered LEDs around the camera is very dim, barely noticable.
I did not experience any disorientation from the camera being centered and the viewfinder over my right eye.
It has great range, but makes it hard to navigate.
The goggles are comfortable to wear and virtually seal light in and out.
They are lightweight, lighter than I expected!

The night vision part is great, but the field of view is pretty bad (horrible). If you are looking for a professional system that will allow you to navigate with ease, these are not for you.

All in all, these are a great buy. Check your local Target for a lower price.

Have fun, and “Bring on the Dark!”

(P.S. – I prefer the B+W color setting.)

Good for Rat Hunting
These “night vision” goggles aren’t good for much, you can’t walk around with them on (you’ll trip or walk into something), they’re not too powerful (you can’t really see much with them on), BUT THEY’RE GOOD FOR RAT HUNTING. I just came back from the best night of ratting in my life (out of countless hunts). I killed 13 rats (I live on a farm) in under an hour (make sure you have a laser sight). With these goggles, spotting living things is quite easy, because their eyes glow. I wouldn’t recommend this for kids, it’s the sort of thing they’ll use once and than leave in the closet, but if you like kill rats, this is it.

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Estes AstroCam 110 Camera Rocket

panom73 — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:42:37 +0000

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Product Description

The nose cone on this rocket is a fully assembled aerial camera that takes photos from low or high altitudes. With the newly designed shutter release, set up is even easier! Comes with a 24 exposure roll of Kodak Gold 110 color film. Flies to an amazing 500 feet! Parachute recovery (12″). Suitable for Ages 10 & Older with Adult Supervision. Estes model rockets range from “ready-to-fly” in just minutes, to kits that provide many enjoyable hours of building fun. Estes kits are classified into five categories. READY TO FLY (RTF) No paint, glue or modeling skills required. Rocket comes assembled and is ready for liftoff in just minutes. E2X No paint or special tools needed. E2X kits contain parts that are colored and easy to assemble. Simply glue the parts together as per the instructions, apply the self-adhesive decals, attach the recovery system and you are ready to blast off! Assembly takes 1 hour or less. SKILL LEVEL 1 Requires some painting, gluing and sanding. Features laser-cut balsa fins, slotted body tubes, plastic nose cones and self-adhesive decals. Step by step instructions make building very easy. Assembly takes at least an afternoon. SKILL LEVEL 2 First tier of more advanced kits. Requires beginner skills in model rocket construction and finishing. Features laser-cut balsa or plastic fins, plastic nose cones and unfinished body tubes. Assembly may take a complete day. SKILL LEVEL 3 Second tier of more advanced kits. Requires moderate skills in model rocket construction and finishing. Features multiple laser-cut balsa fins and parts, unfinished body tubes, complex designs and plastic nose cones. Assembly may take a couple of days.

Product Details

Brand: EST
Dimensions: 2.00″ h x 5.00″ w x 19.00″ l, .90 pounds

Features

Estes AstroCam 110 E2X Rocket Kit – 1327
EST

Customer Reviews

An Antiquated Rocket for Flight Photography
The Estes Astrocam is a fairly easy rocket to build and fly. It requires some gluing, assembly, and fixing of decals. I suppose the whole process takes 2 hours or so.

The camera is mounted on the nosecone and is a fixed focus lens. It takes 110 film, which in the digital age is a real pain to find and process. This is the major drawback of this rocket – the 100 film.
I have had multiple problems loading the film, getting the film to advance, and problems with the camera itself. I do not recommend this rocket camera any longer.

The 110 film format has a tiny negative, so standard enlargements of your astrophotos are not feasible beyond a 4×5 picture. The pictures (if you get a roll of 110 film to work in the camera) tend to be blurry and are overall disappointing.

Adding photography to rocketry is a fun and worthwhile addition to this interesting hobby, but this rocket IS NOT the place to start!

Jim “Konedog” Koenig

Good time bird if the price is right
If you have an interest in airborne photography, this is a good place to start. Follow the directions and it’s possible that you’ll wind up with some recognizable pictures of the field you launch on. Uses 110 film, which can be a little expensive to develop these days, but if you can find the film and the rocket cheap it helps soften the blow.

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LEGO City Coast Guard Patrol Boat and Tower

panom73 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:22:37 +0000

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Product Description

Call the Coast Guard! The tower has spotted an emergency — someone’s in trouble at sea. Send out the Coast Guard Patrol Boat and use the crane to lift him out of the water. Includes floatable patrol boat, shark, command tower, four mini-figures and lots of accessories. 444 pieces.

Product Details

Brand: LEGO
Model: 7739
Dimensions: 15.12″ h x 3.78″ w x 18.90″ l, 3.15 pounds

Features

The crane turns 360 degrees and moves up and down, use the crane to lower the raft into the water, lift the roof on the boat to access the controls and lower the anchor into the water
The tower has a control station, first aid and a place to store equipment; the tower stands 12″ (30cm) high and attached dock is 10″ (25cm) long
The Patrol Boat really floats and measures 17″ (43cm) long and 4½” (11cm) wide
Includes patrol boat and command tower with dock, four minifigures, shark, surfboard, small boat and lots of accessories
Contains 444 pieces

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Splash to the rescue with the Coast Guard Patrol Boat. The tower has spotted an emergency – someone is in trouble at sea. Send out the Coast Guard patrol boat and use the crane to lift him out of the water.

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Cleartype antique world map with full-color graphics, 50w x 38h – Same Day Shipping (orders by 3 pm), Next Day Delivery (in most cases)

panom73 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:13:24 +0000

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Product Description

Cleartype antique world map with full-color graphics, 50w x 38h
Full-color graphics printed on parchment colored paper. Map Type: N\A; Map Region: N\A; Style: N\A; Surface: N\A. – AMM 629013, AMM-629013, AMM, 629013 – 0.5 lbs

Product Details

Brand: American Map
Dimensions: .35 pounds

Features

Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 %
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 %
Total Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 %

Customer Reviews

Great Classic Map
Great classic map for your home or office. Great for marking places to visit or just a good display piece.

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Pixar Cars Race And Chase: Willys Butte Set

panom73 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:36:53 +0000

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Product Description

Get into the action of Disney – Pixar’s Cars. With the Race and Chase set, you can race Sally and Lightning McQueen around Willys Butte.

Product Details

Brand: Mattel
Model: L2567
Released on: 2007-01-15

Features

Motorized pull back ‘n race cars
Over 3.5′ of race track
Connect two tracks to create a superspeedway
Includes Lightning McQueen and Sally vehicles

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Race And Chase assortment features motorized pullback and race action! The Radiator Springs track set includes Lightning McQueen and Mater vehicles. The Willys Butte track set comes with Lightning McQueen and Sally vehicles. Collect both sets and con

Customer Reviews

Not worth the price.
This toy should cost no more than 5 or 6 bucks. Anything under that would make it worth it. The track is a circle and about a foot in length ….and it has two little pull back cars (Lightning and Sally)that hardly make it around before they stop or flip off the track. And a cardboard cut out of something that we also threw out. It also has side rails snapped on that keep popping off. My 3 year old played with it a couple times as a race track but would rather take the track apart and fling balls accross the kitchen floor with the track peices. Bottem line is it would be cute and worth it for 4 or 5 bucks.

Flimsy Flop
It looks like it will be a great product, but it is flimsy and low-quality. My son played with it once since Christmas 3 weeks ago. The tiny cars are pull back and go once around the track if lucky. That’s it. That is the whole toy. My son loves Cars and this was a flop with him.

Small portable Racetrack
I purchased the Pixar Cars Race and Chase set as a last minute addition to my 3 year old son’s Christmas gifts. I got the set on sale for around $5 and for this amount it is a great value. I would say it is not worth over $10. Anyway, the set came with a tiny pull back Lightning McQueen and a tiny pull back Sally race car, and 4 pieces of track that snap together in a 12 inch circle. There was a cardboard background too, but it was really cheap looking and we just threw it out. I’m surprised at how much my son has played with this toy already – I like the fact that it is small enough to throw in a tote to take to Grandma’s house.

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Thomas & Friends Christmas Train Set – TrackMaster Holiday Delivery

panom73 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:18:25 +0000

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Product Description

Requires 1 AA battery Not Included

Product Details

Brand: item_name

Features

This trackmaster set includes a spacious lay out of track designed to go under the tree
A motorized snow covered thomas in a santa hat pulling a cargo of presents.
Thomas has his own removable snowplow
Maithwaite station is included as well as a snow covered mountain tunnel & three snow covered trees.
39 Pc Set

Customer Reviews

Watch your price.
I purchased this set for our children with the idea of setting it up around our christmas tree on christmas eve, so as I have not yet opened it I cannot comment on the performance or quality. It looks fine with a special snow covered Thomas. However, watch your pricing, as Walmart sells it for under $30.00. Have fun.

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Learning Resources Prepared Slides Combination Set, 48 Specimens

panom73 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:26:56 +0000

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Product Description

Grades K – 6. Set contains 12 slides with a total of 48 specimens including pollens/spores, textiles, insects, tiny creatures, animals, and plants.

Product Details

Brand: Learning Resources
Model: LER2041-
Dimensions: 2.00″ h x 4.10″ w x 4.90″ l, .40 pounds

Features

Wing of Locust, Hair of Dog… A recipe from the Elizabethan Cable Food Network? No, just a couple of samples from our collection of (48) specimens preserved for your classroom examination, with (4) well-labeled specimens on each of (12) standard-size slides.
You get animal, plant, insect, textile, and pollen and spore specimens, including camel hair, camellia leaf, plant louse, fruit fly, fern spore, bee wing, nylon, wool, lily pollen, bamboo shoot, goldfish scale, and three dozen more, including our homonymic favorite, hare hair.
Grades three and up.

Customer Reviews

Very nice
I bought this product and a microscope for both of my grandsons for Christmas. They still enjoy them. They are both 8 years old and it introduced them to a whole new world.
Nushka

Great beginner slide set
I purchased this slide set for my 8-year old daughter and she loves it. She has spent alot of time using it. There is a nice assortment of specimens. She is now looking forward to making her own slides. I just asked her how she likes it and she says that “I recommend them for kids who are interested in science or tiny squashed up bugs”. Of course they are glass and should be handled with some care.

Microscope slides
These are great! I am glad that we spent the extra money to get these when we decided to purchase the microscope! It was nice to have some premade slides where my son could immediately view insects and other things. I mean, we are in the dead of winter so bugs and pollen and things like that are scarce right now. He will be taking one of these slides along with his microscope to school for show and tell! Very good way to get them introduced and excited about science!!

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Estes Alpha III Starter Kit

panom73 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:55:45 +0000

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Product Description

More people have started with this timeless rocket than any other in the history of the world! Features a brightly molded one piece fin unit and nose cone and engines for three fantastic parachute recovered flights.

Product Details

Brand: Estes
Model: 1406
Dimensions: 4.00″ h x 8.00″ w x 16.00″ l, 1.60 pounds

Features

Starter Set Includes: Alpha III Rocket Kit, Electron Beam Launch Controller, Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
Also includes: parachute, 3 rocket engines, recovery wadding, instructions, guide,
Alpha III Rocket builds in less than 1 hour, no painting necessary
Glue and 4 AA alkaline batteries needed–NOT included
Ages 12+, adult supervision recommended – shipped parcel post 3-4 days extra shipping time

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Mega Mantis Model Kit

panom73 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:34:34 +0000

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Product Description

The Mega Mantis might not look as scary as the Samurai Scorpion or the Rhino Beetle model kits we carry. But don’t be fooled by the humble “praying” posture suggested by this carnivore’s genuflected front legs. There’s much to fear. Oh sure, this aluminum model kit is fun to assemble and comes with all the parts and tools you’ll need, along with easy-to-follow instructions. And yes, once assembled the 7-inch mantis has lots of moveable appendages and displays meticulous anatomical detail. Hey, for adolescents age 10 and older, we highly recommend it. But before you coo over this critter’s adorable cuteness, keep in mind that Mega Mantis is a representation of a real and formidable predator. A real praying mantis lies in wait to ambush its prey, which it snares with reflexes so quick, if you blinked you’d miss it. Spikes on its legs pin the victim in an inescapable death grip. Its triangular head sports two menacing compound eyes and three other simple eyes, so it WILL find you. And most disturbing is the notorious mating behavior of the female mantis, which is known often to EAT her mate just after — or even during the act of — mating. Geez, talk about killing the mood! (Note to male mantises: Make sure to buy her dinner first. And maybe do some extra praying.) Anyway, since we suspect that you or your kid is into that kind of thing, we hope (and pray) that you’ll buy the Mega Mantis today!

Product Details

Brand: OWI
Model: OWI-351

Features

Build a replica of the insect that prays one minute, then preys on its mate the next
Detailed model kit comes with pre-punched aluminum parts, hardware and tools
Great for developing dexterity in youngsters and inspiring curiosity about insects
Finished model has movable appendages and measures about 7 inches in length
Recommended for ages 10 and older

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