Friday, March 30, 2012

Playmobil 5329 Grand Kitchen

Playmobil 5329 Grand Kitchen Review

Playmobil 5329 Grand Kitchen

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Playmobil 5329 Grand Kitchen Feature

  • 9.8 x 7.9 x 3.9 inches
With a refrigerator, dish washer, oven and stove, the Grand Kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals for the Playmobil family. The set includes a figure, baby and high chair, dog with bowl, coffee maker, table and chairs, and many other realistic equipment and accessories for the kitchen. Play with this set alone or use it to furnish the Playmobil Large Grand Mansion (5302). Recommended for ages four to ten.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Review



Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Feature

  • Special wipe-off cupcake tops
  • 4 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes
  • Includes durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and “flames
  • Also includes icing tops and an oven mit
  • Exceptional quality and value
A hit at make-believe parties, the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set encourages creative expression while teaching fine motor skills. Recommended for ages three and up, this set has everything a child needs to play pastry chef. Kids will enjoy hours of imaginative fun as they decorate the cupcakes with the included icing markers. And they'll love how the cloth oven mitt, plastic muffin tray, and paper cupcake sleeves add a touch of authenticity to this charming play set.

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Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set

Ages: 3 years and up

What We Think

Fun factor:5 stars
Durability:4 stars
Ease of assembly:5 stars
Educational factor:4 stars
Novelty factor:5 stars

The Good: Entertains children while also teaching useful skills

The Challenging: Marker is stubborn to wipe off icing tops if left for an extended period of time, but a damp cloth should do the trick

In a Nutshell: Set offers classic fun and helps children develop creativity and coordination
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Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set
Everything you need for make-believe baking. View larger.
Decorating cupcakes
Features charming wooden cupcake bottoms and colorful candles.View larger.
Decorating cupcakes
Decorate treats with marker "icing" and genuine cupcake sleeves. View larger.
Cupcake Set Entertains and Teaches
For parents who want their children to enjoy imaginative playtime while learning useful skills, the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is an ideal choice. This adorable set is packed with educational opportunities, but children are likely to have too much fun playing baker to notice they're learning.

The brown and yellow cupcake bottoms and pastel icing tops invite children to mix and match, creating their favorite combinations. For younger kids, this can help improve color recognition and counting skills, especially if a caregiver joins the fun and prompts discussions. For older children, it allows creativity to flourish, especially when they use the markers to draw polka dots and fun shapes on the icing tops.

The set also helps children develop hand-eye coordination. Little hands will love placing and removing the icing tops and candles. Children will also enjoy using the markers to garnish the cupcakes and gain fine motor skills that come in handy for schoolwork, sports, and other activities.

Classic Charm and Authenticity
Parents and children alike will be charmed by the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set's wooden components. The wooden cupcake bottoms are painted yellow and brown--vanilla and chocolate--and the colorful candles are each decorated with a barbershop-pole design and topped with a painted flame.

For authenticity, the plastic muffin tray is silver-toned, giving it the look of a metal baking tray. Paper cupcake liners fit in the tray, so children can feel like they're really baking. Perhaps most realistic of all, a quilted oven mitt has a checkered red-and-white pattern and is child-sized to fit little hands.

For Independent or Group Play
The versatile Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is suited for solo or small-group play. Children will enjoy throwing tea parties for their stuffed animals or bringing the set to show-and-tell and sharing the fun. Parents and caregivers can join in too, sitting alongside their junior bakers or placing special orders to give them a fun, rewarding task.

Easy to Clean and Store
When playtime is finished, the icing tops can be wiped with a dry cloth to remove the marker. If the designs don't come completely off, try dampening the towel. Once everything is clean and dry, the cupcake tray makes it simple to tidy up the cupcakes--in fact, it's so easy, little ones can be taught to put the pieces away all by themselves.

(Note: the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is not intended to be used with real food and is not dishwasher, oven, or microwave safe.)

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Its toys have garnered dozens of awards and have been widely featured in national media.

Melissa & Doug toys meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure they meet the company's stringent safety requirements. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

What's in the Box
One Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set with four cupcakes, four icing tops, four candles, three cupcake icing markers, eight cupcake sleeves, oven mitt, and cupcake tray.


Melissa & Doug Toys - Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set. Be sure your little chef uses the oven mitt to move these glorious wooden cupcakes in their wooden baking sheet! This amazing set has special wipe-off cupcake tops and 3 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes. With durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and "flames", here are the low-calorie cupcakes for the best birthday or tea party ever! Share hours of fun with your child! Order the Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set today, from Brookstone. Dimensions: 10.5" x 13.25" x 3.13"


Friday, March 16, 2012

Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set

Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set Review



Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set Feature

  • Machine-washable chef jacket and hat
  • Complete with a set of measuring spoons, three essential wooden utensils and an oven mitt
  • Contains name tag for personalizing
  • Exceptional Quality and Value
Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set perfect for play time, or helping mom and dad in the kitchen! With a machine-washable chef jacket and hat, your little chef will be master of the pretend kitchen! This set comes complete with a set of measuring spoons, two wooden utensils, an oven mitt and a name tag for personalizing. Made for kids ages 3 and up. A cute, well-designed piece from the innovators at Melissa & Doug! Order Now! Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set


Monday, March 12, 2012

27 pc Cookware Playset - Pastel

27 pc Cookware Playset - Pastel Review



27 pc Cookware Playset - Pastel Feature

  • 1 frying pan, 1 pot with lid, 4 cups, 4 bowls, 4 plates, 4 sets of silverware (fork, knife, spoon)
Spark your childs imagination with the 27-Piece Plastic Cookware Playset from Kidkraft! Your child is sure to have a blast cooking and serving food during dramatic role play! They can learn to set the table or serve up their play kitchen delicacies. Each set includes 1 frying pan, 1 pot with a lid, 4 cups, 4 bowls, 4 plates, and 4 sets of silverware.


Thursday, March 8, 2012

Plan Toy Doll House Kitchen - Neo Style

Plan Toy Doll House Kitchen - Neo Style Review



Plan Toy Doll House Kitchen - Neo Style Feature

  • Neo Style is a style specially designed in fun bright colors
  • The Combination Of Refrigerator Stove Oven And Cabinet Completes The Set
  • The Neo Kitchen Is Natural And Blue In Color
  • Great Size For Littler Hands
  • This Toy Is Made From All Natural Organic Recycled Rubber Wood
3 years & up. This modern kitchen set is designed with bright colors. Set consists of 4 pieces.


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set

LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set Review



LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set Feature

  • Magnetic animal set plays learning songs to teach children about animals
  • Make up to 25 wacky animal combinations; ideal for toddlers 1 to 5 years old
  • Can be played with on fridge or floor
  • Farmer Tad plays 5 banjo tunes; pieces store magnetically on back of barn
  • Includes barnyard, 5 animal pieces, and 3 AAA batteries
Moo! Oink! Bow-wow! Toddlers from one to five years old will love making wacky animal combinations with this LeapFrog Magnetic Animal set. This toy teaches kids all about animals, as it plays learning songs, fun facts, and sounds. Toddlers can make up to 25 combinations with this magnetic puzzle, and it can be played with on the refrigerator or floor. When two matching pieces are inserted into the farm, a cheerful electronic voice says the animal name. If the pieces mismatch, the toy creates a silly name for that animal. Matches are positively reinforced and the toy makes mismatches seem funny rather than wrong. When set to music mode, Farmer Tad plays five banjo tunes for a real barnyard hoe-down.

Down on the Farm
The Fridge Farm is a great set to travel with. All pieces store on the back of the barn and a carry handle allows easy transport from place to place. The toy's resilient construction withstands wear and tear and holds up nicely to rough child play. With this toy's open-ended format toddlers can create any hilarious combination they choose. It features strong magnets to keep it from falling off the fridge and a lightweight construction so the child can carry the fun from room to room. A handy volume switch keeps the music at an enjoyable level. This toy is easy for little fingers to manage and convenient for parents to store. It requires three AAA batteries (included).

Fun Award-Winning Features
The fridge farm encourages creativity, as your child mixes, matches, and makes zany animals. Bright colors and lively animal songs make the Fridge Farm a family favorite. Loved by parents and their children, this award-winner is both educational and fun. In 2004, it received the prestigious Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Superior quality, easy-to-grasp pieces, and lively banjo tunes make it a great addition for any toddler's toy box.

What's in the Box
Barnyard, 5 animal pieces, and 3 AAA batteries.



All pieces store on the back of the barn, and a carry handle allows easy transport.


The fridge farm encourages creativity, as your child mixes, matches, and makes zany animals.

  • Matching skills
  • Colors/Colours
  • Fine motor skills

Features:

  • Recommended Age: 12 months and up.
  • Requires 3 AAA Batteries (Included).


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Melissa & Doug Playtime Veggies

Melissa & Doug Playtime Veggies Review



Melissa & Doug Playtime Veggies Feature

  • Tempting your children to try some delicious vegetables
  • There are 8 pieces packed in this crate of "farm fresh" favorite fruits
  • This durable, molded-plastic food is ideal for kitchen and grocery play
  • Enrich your child's imagination
  • Exceptional Quality and Value
  • It will be much easier once they have played with these realistically sized "fresh from the farm" veggies
Tempting your children to try some delicious vegetables will be much easier once they have played with these realistically sized fresh from the farm veggies! The Melissa and Doug Play-Time Produce Farm Fresh Vegetables Set includes 7 vegetable pieces packed in a wooden crate. This durable, molded-plastic food is ideal for kitchen and grocery dramatic play!