Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Cheap Scooter,Good Scooter



Radio Flyer My First Scooter
From Radio Flyer
Price: $34.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.


Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com


24 new or used available from $33.99


Product Description
This red-hot scooter is the perfect first scooter for your child, and has all the great qualities that you've come to expect from Radio Flyer.

Features:

Extra-wide base for maximum stability
100% assembled
Two wheels in front for stable steering
Tapered base creates a clear kick path
Ergonomic grip handle
Rear wheel cover for safety
Folds for easy storage - just press the button
Measures 12"L x 24"W x 27"H. Holds up to 45 pounds.


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #58 in Toys & Games
Brand: Radio Flyer
Model: 540
Released on: 2007-08-15
Dimensions: 24.30" h x 16.20" w x 13.70" l, 9.20 pounds
Features
Wide platform is easy for kids to stand and balance on
Innovative tapered base creates a clear kick path
The handle folds down when you press the button for easy storage
Wide front wheels provide stable steering capability
This product is made by Radio Flyer, innovating play and creating memories since 1917

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Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Scoot in style with this great Radio Flyer My first Scooter. The two front wheels provide stable steering capabilities making this a great first scooter. Design includes an extra wide base for maximum stability so you child can develop a sense of balance safely and comfortably. The rear wheel has a cover making this a safe ride. My First Scooter has a unique tapered base that provides a better kick path for kids. Your child will ride comfortably with the ergonomic grip handle. With just the push of a button the fold-down handle will hug the base making storage and portability easy.


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Customer Reviews
Fantastic Scooter
This scooter is absolutely fantastic. I bought it for my 3 year old son but my 2 year old daughter can't get enough of it....she isn't able to ride a tricycle yet but she can use this scooter all by herself and LOVES it....highly recommend this product.

A great outside toy!!
We got this for my daughter for her 2nd birthday with a helmet. She started using it about 3 months later when weather started getting better outside and she got it right away! I am so excited to see her enjoying herself. Since most trikes and big wheels are too long for her, this was a perfect way for her to be active outside. I highly rcommend it.

son loves it
i bought this after my 3 1/2 year old kept eyeing a neighbor on his ripskate. my son loves it. he is so willing to put on his helmet and pads. we take it for a ride to the park. and i can easily hook the handle bar over my umbrella stroller if he chooses to walk instead.
the same neighbor gave us their old skateboard with a steering handle. my son still prefers his radio flyer. it has good steering and a wide base for him.
someone remarked about its tipability. no problem. my son's taken a few falls--all within my watchful eyes. but the knee/elbow pads have always protected him. then it quickly got to a point where he would fall on purpose to scrape his pads. and he loves showing off the scratch marks from his pads. it's a great beginning scooter for a tot.

Classic Toys





Fisher-Price Elmo Live
From Fisher Price

Product Description
Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.

Purchase limit of two (2) per household.



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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #7 in Toys & Games
Brand: Fisher-Price
Model: L9049
Released on: 2008-10-13
Dimensions: 15.00" h x 11.00" w x 8.10" l, 3.80 pounds
Features
Elmo actually speaks as his mouth opens and closes just like the real muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street.
He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs.
Tells stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games.
Head bobbles back and forth as he speaks.
Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose.
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review

Elmo fans will delight in Elmo Live! This latest version of everyone's favorite Sesame Street character has Elmo talking, singing, telling jokes, and a lot more. With an interactive style, Elmo Live! encourages creative play, and with his wide variety of actions, he can entertain a kids through different stages of their development, from 18 months onward.


Moving, Talking, Dancing Elmo!
Elmo Live! features the furry, bright-red exterior and the big eyes characteristic of the popular Sesame Street character. He features complex actions that give him a life-like quality: His mouth and head move while he talks, sings, and tells stories; he gestures with his arms, and he moves his legs. He even crosses his legs when he sits on the included stool.

We found him very easy to play with -- just press his buttons to get him going. Press Elmo's foot and he will sit down on his stool to tell you a story. He even gestures to act out parts of his stories! Squeeze his nose, and he'll make a variety of silly sounds; he'll even ask you if you "have his nose" and ask you to give it back to him. Squeeze his hand, and he'll dance. Elmo even blows kisses, asks for hugs, and says he loves you. He tells jokes, acts ticklish, and more.

When he's laid on his back, or if your child doesn't play with him for a while, Elmo will go into a battery-save mode. He'll yawn, say he's tired, and shut down. Just press one of his buttons to get him going again.

Interactive Fun for Kids of Many Ages
We particularly enjoyed that, unlike some other "talking" toys, Elmo Live! doesn't just spout programmed phrases. Instead, he asks for interaction, and he responds as if your child is responding to him. For example, when he will ask for a hug and then say "thank you" as if he's received one, or he'll say he's ticklish and then will "respond" as if your child is tickling him. This makes an almost magical experience for your child, as if her toy is really coming to life.

The wide variety of things that Elmo Live! can do makes him a great toy to grow with your child. Younger children can engage in cause-and-effect play by simply pressing Elmo's buttons to see what he does. Our two-year-old tester was especially delighted with the silly sounds Elmo makes when his nose is squeezed. Understandably, her attention meandered during the somewhat lengthy stories. However, an older child will have the attention span and comprehension skills to appreciate them, as well as the silly jokes that Elmo tells.

Tips on Playing with Elmo! Live
Elmo makes lots of fun movements and gestures -- the only slight drawback is that his movements generate a somewhat loud, mechanical sound that sometimes interferes with being able to understand what Elmo is saying. He also has to be on a hard, flat surface -- otherwise he has a tendency to fall over. This in itself has a fun effect, however. When he falls over, Elmo asks you to help him back up again, and when he's put back upright, he'll say "thank you." Also, since his nose has to be squeezed with a bit of force to activate him, our two-year-old tester sometimes needed assistance with it.

Elmo Live! comes with 6 AA batteries. A Phillips screwdriver is required to replace them.

What's in the Box
Elmo Live! doll, with 6 AA batteries included


From the Manufacturer
In this truly life-like creation, for the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. His mannerisms are right on target as his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose.


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Customer Reviews
Funnier than TMX
When my kids and I walked in a local store, we found this cute Elmo on the shelf. So we tried him out for the first time, my 1 yr old started to smile when Elmo did the kiss sound, then she wanted it played again and again. Of course, we ended up getting one home.

Now Elmo is doing really good job to get all of us laughing, not only kids but "us." Sure, for age 18 mos to 99 years old! Fisher Price has actually made another TMX Elmo, but in a better and funnier way. Way to go, Fisher Price!

Cute toy but not for younger children!
Got Elmo Live for my 20 month old son as the toy is for 18 month+....but my son is so scared of him. This toy is great may be for a 2.5 to 3yr old but not for younger kids.

Absolutely adorable!!!
I just received one that I purchased for my 2 year old niece for Christmas. It is awesome!! It's by far the best Elmo ever and probably the best toy I've ever seen - no kidding!! I haven't seen much advertising yet for him, but when it starts, I would think that they will probably be hard to find. Definitely a "must buy"!!