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I thought the Zhu Zhu craze was over but as usual I was wrong. A whole industry has developed around these furry critters and this is the latest inovation (if you can call it that). A tad over priced but I’m sure young children will love it.

The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster Wheel and tunnel is loads of fun for your Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster. Watch your pet hamster run through the tunnel and then have fun exercising on the wheel. Your hamster might stop and rest, or simply turn and leave the wheel after exercise is complete.

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• Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster Wheel
• Includes: 1 Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster Wheel
• Zhu Zhu Hamsters Sold Seperately
• Add to your Zhu Zhu collection
• Collect all of the Zhu Zhu Pet accessories to make a HUMONGOUS Hamster City!

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Text and Learn is designed to let little learners play in a grown-up way! Children can exchange text messages with their puppy pal Scout, check Scout’s planner to see what his week entails and more in the pretend browser mode.

Other learning modes offer practice with letter matching, shape identification and QWERTY keyboard navigation through silly animations and sound effects. Children also explore letter names and sounds. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning. Learning Skills: – QWERTY keyboarding – The alphabet – Shapes – Following directions

Features:

• Let little learners play in a grown-up way with Text and Learn
• Three learning modes give children practice with letter names and sounds, QWERTY keyboard navigation and more
• Children can exchange text messages with their puppy pal Scout
• Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

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A great stocking filler 320 pieces of Harry Potter fun. If the $130 price tag for the Lego Hogwarts Castle is a little to much this Lego set might just be the ticket at less than $30 it’s great value for money.

A fun and challenging family game for 2 to 4 players. Between the moving staircases and secret passages at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it can be tricky to find your way around.

Be the first to successfully navigate the magical castle to collect all your homework from your classes and get back to your common room! A fun and challenging family game for 2 to 4 players.Designed to enchant Harry Potter fans of all ages, the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Board Game allows you to build your very own Potter-themed game board.

This family-friendly board game pits up to four players against each other, in a race to turn in their homework first. Along the way, players will have to face shifting stairs, secret passageways, and wizard duels. And since the game board is fully customizable, every single play-through is a new experience. In addition, the set features several unique pieces and mini-figures, making this a great gift for LEGO collectors and Potter fans alike.

Outsmart Your Opponents in a Race to Finish
If you’re looking for a game that the entire family can enjoy, the LEGO Hogwarts Board Game is an ideal choice. It is simple enough for young children to enjoy, but is also deep enough to engage older kids and even adults.

After the board has been built, players begin by choosing one of four colored microfigures – one to represent each of the four Hogwarts Houses. The objective is to collect four items from four different classrooms. Players win by being the first to return to their commonroom with all four items intact.

But the game is not quite as straightforward as it may sound: players must also contend with all sorts of magical obstacles! Since the game board is fully customizable, you can strategically rearrange the rooms to throw your opponents off course. In this way, the game encourages kids to think creatively, as they develop strategies to slow down their opponents.

Customize Your Game Board
With 322 pieces, the Harry Potter Hogwarts game is a brisk and easy build. Experienced LEGO builders should be able to construct the game board in 20 minutes. The set also comes with a colorful, step-by-step instruction manual to assist you in building. Or, if you’re not interested in following the instructions, you can use the pieces to create your very own customized game board.

Even the six-sided die is built out of LEGO. The die comes with seven tiles, which can be put together in any combination. This allows you to tweak and customize the game’s rules to your liking. You can also make the game easier or harder, depending on which tiles you include.

Exclusive Microfigures of Harry, Ron, and Other Characters
In addition to the four colored game pieces, you’ll also receive five other Potter-themed microfigures. These include some of the series’ most popular characters: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Draco, and Dumbledore. You can even use these characters as game pieces, which adds an element of roleplaying to your fun.

What’s in the Box
322 lego pieces and an instruction booklet.

The set features special mini-figures of Harry, Dumbledore, and the entire gang.

Features:

• 1 buildable LEGO Die
• 9 LEGO microfigures which includes Harry Potter?, Hermione Granger?, Ron Weasley?, Draco Malfoy? and Albus Dumbledore?
• Includes building instructions and 1 rule booklet
• 2 to 4 players
• 332 LEGO pieces

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Who would have thought these furry creatures would have become so popular? I made the mistake last year of leaving it to late to get Zhu Zhu’s for my children and I’m not making the same mistake again. The battle arena is a great addition to the Zhu Zhu line and it’s reasonably priced.

Prepare for the ultimate battle of Ninja Warriors vs Special Forces in the Giant Battle Arena!

Features:

• This is the moment they?ve been preparing for
• Give it all or nothing in the Kung Zhu? battle arena. Kung Zhuuuuuuuuu!
• Kung zhu pets have to be trained in their Special Training centre for the battle between the Kung Zhu Ninjas and The Kung Zhu Warriors.
• Hamsters sold separately.
• Ages 4 and up

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Predicted to be a best seller the Christmas the Critters Townhouse makes an ideal Christmas present. It’s received mostly positive reviews with a few people complaining that it looks bigger on the box than it is when assembled although if you read the review it clearly states it’s 12″ x 12″ x 12″.

This charming town-home has five rooms to house the Calico Critters family. With lots of adorable features, like lights that turn on and off, this house provides inspiration for pretend play fun.

Four larger rooms make up the house, and a room divider creates the fifth room. A movable staircase and extra floor area create larger rooms. House measures 12″ x 12″ x 12″. Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included). Calico Critters and accessories sold separately.

REVIEW: Give your children and their Calico Critters a charming place to play with the Calico Critters Town-home. A sturdy hinge lets children enjoy the home whether it’s open or closed, and the staircase can be moved to stand both inside and outside the home. Four large rooms provide plenty of space for play, while a slim divider creates a handy fifth room for any extra company. Plus, the floor can be expanded to create more play space, and two lights inside the house can be turned on or off for extra authenticity.

Townhome Offers a Luxurious Way to Play House
The Calico Critters Townhome is packed with opportunities for pretend play. With charming design and detail, this home’s four rooms and balcony let children put their furry friends in a variety of fun settings, from baking in the kitchen to sunning on the balcony.

Spacious Rooms for Furniture and Friends
Thanks to its rounded frame and high ceilings, this two-level townhome has enough space to accommodate the whole Calico Critters family. Four large rooms let you set up cozy kitchens and bedrooms with plenty of area left to play. If more furry friends come to stay for a slumber party, a handy rotating wall in an upstairs bedroom can be turned 90 degrees to transform one room into two.

Two battery-powered lamps with working on/off capabilities let children play until lights out, adding extra authenticity.

Held with a sturdy hinge, this townhome can be opened for a bigger play area and easy access to its occupants or left closed to view the Calico Critters nestled in their home.

The Town-home measures 12 x 12 x 12 inches (LxWxH).

Features Extra Flooring and Removable Staircase
For larger Calico Critter gatherings, an expandable hardwood-style floor makes all the difference. You can place the extra flooring piece either on the outside as a patio or inside when the town-home is opened, creating a perfect setting for your child to invite all the furry family for a meal.

For access to its upper floors, the innovative staircase can be attached to both the inside and outside of the town-home. Set it when the house is opened so the Calico Critters can scurry to and from the bedrooms, or put it on the outside for access to its upper decks.

A Charming Design with Homey Touches
Each area of this town-home is crafted with thoughtful detail, the signature of all Calico Critters toys. From the hardwood-style floors to the terracotta-style roof, each part of this adorable abode invites children to pretend play independently or with friends. With its Victorian charm and elegance, the Calico Town-home offers a place that is both comfortable and charismatic. Your child’s Calico Critters will look right at home peeking through the rounded window panes or lounging on the second story’s private deck.

What’s in the Box
Calico Critters Town-home. Batteries are not included. Calico Critters and accessories sold separately.
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Features:

• Four large rooms, and a room divider to create a fifth room, as well as being able to open and close the whole house for lots of pretend play fun!
• Details include lights that turn on and off, moveable staircase and extra floor area to create larger rooms.
• House measures 12″ x 12″ x 12″
• Collect them all!
• Hours of creative, imaginative play time!

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Hmm not sure about this one I don’t think I’ll ever get used to Monopoly with batteries! I still play the original and I still think the best version with dice and no batteries. Still if you like the modern and unusual it’ll still make an excellent Christmas gift.

Celebrate 75 years of Monopoly with a circular game board! Bring Monopoly to life with sounds and music! Play in style with funky new board and game-piece design. Electronic money card

A new spin on Monopoly! Take a trip around the block, but this time, the block is circular! Pass Go, collect $200, and have all the fun you’re used to… with a stunning new design!

Requires 3x ‘AAA’ batteries. Ages 8 and up.Kids eight years and up can become real estate tycoons and veteran players can rediscover their investment savvy in the Monopoly Revolution board game. This updated classic relies on the time-honored formula of original Monopoly, but brings the game into the twenty-first century with features like songs, debit cards, and special zones. Gather round the table and enjoy the fun with this up-to-date version of Monopoly.

Monopoly Revolution Ages: 8 years and up Requires: 3 AAA batteries What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Updated original with fun, modern features The Challenging: Purists may not enjoy the new sound effects and electronics In a Nutshell: A paperless update of classic Monopoly that’s suited for the twenty-first century

This classic game features twenty-first century twists, such as debit cards, music, and more. View larger.

Features a sleek, updated board and contemporary games pieces. View larger.

Sing Along When You’re in the Zone
Part of Monopoly Revolution’s appeal is the music that plays during certain moments in the game. When you land on one of the board’s designated zones, you’ll hear music. For example, in the Car Zone, you’ll hear excerpts from the Beatles song, “Drive My Car.” Each zone has its own theme song that plays before you’re given a chance to buy properties, pass Go, or go to Jail.

Game Unit Manages Your Money
Monopoly Revolution features a Game Unit that manages all cash flow electronically, so you don’t have to mess with stacks of paper bills anymore. As a result, the game reflects today’s marketplace and economic trends, giving younger generations of players real-life lessons in managing cash flow.

Instead of carrying cash, players will all receive a debit card. The Game Unit lets players know their individual balances during transactions and when they pass Go. This game update makes for a tidier playing area, yet still requires players to budget their resources smartly.

Modern Playing Pieces
Monopoly Revolution’s playing pieces have retained the familiar shapes of the classic version, but they have been redesigned with some modern flair. Now sleeker and easier to handle, the pieces are transparent and upright, adding another contemporary touch to the game.

An Updated Classic
Despite the electronics and modern updates, Monopoly Revolution retains the essence of the original game. Buy properties, build houses and hotels, borrow money, and seek to own as much as you can. Rest assured you’ll still enjoy the good old-fashioned thrill of watching your opponent land on your hotel-laden properties–and adding to your bank account.

What’s in the Box
Monopoly Revolution game board, game unit, six player pieces, two dice, six game cards, 30 title deeds, 32 house figures, 12 hotel figures, and instructions.

Details:

• Revolutionary round board with funky new movers in the new MONOPOLY Revolution!
• As you are wheeling and dealing your way to a big win, hear sounds and music from the past five decades.
• When you Go to Jail you will hear the door slam, and when you pass GO you can celebrate with a party tune!
• In this game, you use cards, not cash to score your favorite properties so you can watch your balance rise and plummet!
• Includes 1 gameboard, 1 game unit, 6 MONOPOLY bank cards, 6 movers, 30 title deed cards, 32 houses, 12 hotels, 2 dice and instructions.

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I want one of these but then again I never really grew up! Who can resist toys that fire missles? I just wish my daughter was younger then I could buy one for myself. With an average 4.5 rating from Amazon it looks like other people like it as well.

The first fully automatic NERF Clip System blaster to date, the N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster features a new pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle, and a removable shield allowing players to transition to Attack Mode.

The NERF N-STRIKE STAMPEDE ECS blaster also comes complete with one six dart Clip and three extended Clips which hold 18 darts each, offering the highest Clip capacity from NERF yet. The NERF N-STRIKE ECS blaster is one of the most awesome and exciting N-STRIKE developments released in over 40 years of NERF brand history.

Includes 60 Clip System darts. Requires six “D” batteries; not included.Aspiring vigilantes aged eight years and up will be totally equipped to fight bad guys with the Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS. This fully automatic blaster unleashes a storm of soft Nerf darts from the extended 18-dart clip–and it is easy to reload with the spares. The high-capacity Stampede even includes a blast shield to deflect incoming “fire,” as well as a pop-out bipod for stability. With the Nerf N-Strike Stampede, a fired-up adventure is just around the corner.

N-Strike Stampede ECS Ages: 8 years and up Requires: 6 D batteries What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Fully automated rapid fire will amaze the most hardcore Nerf enthusiasts The Challenging: Reloading takes a little time In a Nutshell: The N-Strike Stampede delivers Nerf darts in shock-and-awe style

The Stampede ECS launches three darts per second and boasts a 30-foot firing range. View larger.

Reload and keep the foam flying with a range of clips and 60 Clip System darts. View larger.

Fully-Automatic Blasting Power
The fully automated Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS has the ability to launch an astounding three darts per second. Your child can either squeeze the trigger once to let a single dart fly, or hold the trigger down and have the Stampede launch Nerf darts in rapid-fire succession. With three extended 18-dart clips, a quick-reload 6-dart clip, and 60 Clip System darts, the Stampede is ready to reload and keep the foam flying.

Pop-Out Bipod and Blast Shield Fire Up the Fun
The Stampede’s accessories can be configured for all kinds of action adventures. Kids can bunker down for an ambush with the pop-out bipod. Simply snap on the bipod to support the barrel, hold the target in the pin sight, then take a shot.

The Stampede boasts a 30-foot firing range, so the backyard or basement can be covered in soft Nerf darts in no time. When the battle heats up, the Stampede’s blast shield attaches quickly to fend off return “fire”.

Designed for Realistic, Active Play
Weighing nearly 5 pounds and built of thick, durable plastic, the Stampede has the heft of a genuine article. Nevertheless, it’s easy to hold and operate–even in the heat of battle–thanks to the trigger handle and two additional carrying handles integrated into the Stampede’s stock.

What’s in the Box
The N-Strike Stampede blaster with pop-out bipod and blast shield, three extended 18-round clips, quick-reload 6-dart clip, 60 Clip System darts, and directions.

Details:

• The Nerf N-Strike ECS blaster is one of the most awesome and exciting N-Strike developments released in over 40 years of Nerf brand history
• The first fully automatic Nerf Clip System blaster to date
• The N-Strike Stampede ECS blaster features a new pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle
• A removable shield allowing players to transition to Attack Mode
• The ultimate full auto clip system blaster complete with a Blast Shield, Pop-Out Bipod, 3 Extended Clips, 1 Quick-Reload Clip and 60 darts

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This toy is predicticed to be in the top five most popular toy to buy this Christmas. I don’t think it’s as cute as the Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup but then again it is over $100 cheaper.

From neighborhood strolls to playing in the park, there?s nowhere your loveable puppy doesn?t want to walk with you! While you two are out exploring together, he?ll make barking sounds and wag his tail to show you how much he?s enjoying his walk.

Use the remote control leash to guide your little friend wherever you want to go and just see where your adventures take you!With the FurReal GoGo My Walking Pup, your child can walk the dog as much as she wants, and GoGo definitely wants to go for a walk.

The moment this remote-controlled pup notices your child in the room, she barks to let you know she’s ready for an adventure. So leash her up, take her outside on the sidewalk or driveway, and have fun. Designed for children 4 years and older, GoGo is as realistic a pet as it gets, complete with all the barks, pants, and whines that your child will thrill to.

GoGo My Walking Pup Ages: 4 years and up Requires: 4 C batteries (included) What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Mobile dog toy with realistic actions and reactions The Challenging: White fur gets dirty fast In a Nutshell: A great starter pet for a child who wants a dog to walk and play with

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Responds to sound and motion–just like a real pet! View larger.

Looks, Barks, and Pants Like the Real Thing
Modeled after a Bichon Frise dog, GoGo is soft to the touch and proportioned close to the real thing. Her ears have a crinkle-style texture and closely resemble a Bichon’s after a trip to the groomer. In other words, GoGo is a cutie.

Pet GoGo on the head and she will bark with enthusiasm. Pet her on the side, and she’ll turn to meet you. GoGo’s tail wags and she gives off a high-pitched bark. Her head tilts, raises and lowers, and her body wiggles.

Her actions are startlingly life-like, so much so that while our testers were taking a break from playing with her, GoGo stood before the lunch counter, barking and panting as if she wanted a treat like any real dog would. She even sheds, so beware!

Remote-Controlled Dog Wants to Go, Go, Go!
GoGo is aptly named. With the big-buttoned remote control that doubles as a leash and fits comfortably in a young child’s hand, you can turn on the pup and she’s raring to go. Set her to “try” mode, and GoGo will respond to sound or motion–she’ll also bark, but she won’t move. Set GoGo to “on” mode, and she practically tugs at her leash to go for a walk.

The leash controls GoGo’s movements. Press the forward arrow, and she walks at a kid’s pace; press the left and right arrow buttons, and she negotiates corners. Once GoGo starts moving, she doesn’t want to come back. Don’t worry, though–her motor is not too strong, so kids can easily rein her in when it’s time to go home.

Even while in the “on” mode, GoGo remains both sound and motion activated, so any activity on your walk will make her respond like a real pet. Be careful–if you cough or sneeze in GoGo’s presence, she could take off on her own!

Built to Walk on Smooth, Dry Surfaces
GoGo is designed with four rubber wheels–one beneath each paw–that are hidden by fur. Each of the front wheels rotates on a cam lobe, and GoGo’s knees are jointed, so her front legs appear to bend as if she’s extending her forepaws to walk.

GoGo responded well, walking without any stumbles or glitches, when our testers walked her on hard floors and commercial carpets. The box’s photos show GoGo parading down an outdoor sidewalk. As long as the terrain is smooth and dry, we think she’ll be fine. But make sure you gently clean GoGo off with a slightly damp cloth or brush to keep her mechanisms in working order.

This Pup Loves to Be Pampered
Like any good-natured dog, GoGo wants to be loved. She’ll whine if she’s being lifted awkwardly or pulled harshly by her leash, and she may even stop moving. In fact, in our repeated tests, it sounded as if GoGo let out a brief growl whenever we weren’t as gentle as we should have been.

Also, if you want peace and quiet around the house, make sure you turn GoGo off when it’s time for her to nap. Otherwise, like a real puppy, she pants and barks at surprising times, and that can wear down her batteries.

What’s in the Box
GoGo puppy, remote control, and instructions.

Details:

• He’ll make barking sounds and wag his tail.
• Use the remote control leash to guide your little friend wherever you want to go!
• Just see where your adventures take you!
• He make barking sounds and wags his tail !
• Puppy figure comes with a remote control leash so you can guide him wherever you want to go.

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Join the house of Gryffindor with this authentic robe. This robe is lined in purple, features a hood, front clasp and the crest of the House of Gryffindor. A great Halloween costume!

Details:

• Black robe with burgundy accents and hood
• Decorated with Gryffindor emblem
• Closes with a clasp
• Child’s size Large fits up to 60″ tall and 31″ waist
• Officially Licensed Harry Potter costume

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LeapFrog Scribble & Write is a great educational toy that can help your young child learn to write. Simple, easy to use and great value for money.

Details:

• Light the way to early writing with Scribble and Write
• Four learning modes can help your child progress from drawing simple shapes and pictures, to writing upper- and lowercase letters
• Features a child-sized stylus, single retraceable surface and stroke-by-stroke guidance
• Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
• Children simply trace over the lights with the stylus to form letters

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