Hot Wheels 4 Lane Raceway

Product Description

Want to know which Hot Wheels car is the fastest of them all? Then line them up and race them down this Four-Lane Raceway. The fair start gate and winner's flag shows the clear victor in every race. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. Folds out to 6'. Cars not included.

Product Details

• Brand: Mattel
• Model: K4321
• Dimensions: 18.90" h x 10.10" w x 3.20" l, 2.60 pounds

Features

• Want to know which Hot Wheels® car is the fastest of em all
• Then line em up and race em down the 4-Lane Raceway!
• The fair start gate and winner's flag shows the clear victor in every race!

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Want to know which Hot Wheels® car is the fastest of em all. Then line em up and race em down the 4-Lane Raceway! The fair start gate and winner's flag shows the clear victor in every race! Ages 5 and over. Not for use with some Hot Wheels® vehicles.

Customer Reviews

Speed Racer envy
My children are having fun with this toy.
We have about 100 small cars and the kids are running them to find the fastest. So far it's down to a weird bug car and a Shelby.
We'll see how long it lasts but it seems to be strong enough for my 5 kids.
It took over two months to get it from Amazon but it's nice to see the kids smiles.

Hours of Fun
I bought this toy primarily for my nephew(3yrs) and i found myself playing with this thing for hours, he loves it, i love it, its fun, hes working on hand-eye coordination putting the Hotwheels in, setting up the numbers, and pushing the lever. It uses a good chunk of space but folds up neatly. A good design feature is that if the fold snap or break, they can easily be snapped back into place, so the toy is almost indestructable.

simple design works well
the most complicated thing about this track is the way it folds up for travel and storage, and that isn't hard to figure out. But simple is often underrated. I don't think that any number of twists and turns and gadgets and doo dads can beat the thrill of making your little cars go really fast. We bought this for our three year old son and had it out and racing only three minutes after we got home with it. He can't set up the track by himself (from the storage position) but he can put the cars on, reset the flags and start the cars himself. But I really enjoy playing with him, too. this set is supposed to be linkable with other hotwheels race sets, so it is expandable. I am really glad we chose this!

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Revell Big Scale Visible V-8 Engine

Product Description

This is a 1/4 Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Assembly Kit from Revell-Monogram. This is a skill level 3 model, recommended for ages 12 and up. Have you ever wondered just how a V-8 engine works? Have you always wanted a small plastic replica of a V-8 to sit on your desk and impress your friends? If you can say yes to either question, then you should build Revell's 1/4 scale Visible V-8 engine. FEATURES: See-through construction. Rubber fan belt with vinyl ignition wires. Moving pistons with connecting rods. Camshaft operates rocker arms and valves. External hand crank to operate engine. Engine display stand. Molded in clear, metallic charcoal, black, and silver. INCLUDES: One 1/4 Visible V-8 Engine Plastic Model Kit with Instruction booklet. REQUIRES: Hobby Knife Model Glue Model Paint Adult Supervision Water for Cleanup

Product Details

• Brand: Revell
• Model: 85888340003
• Released on: 2006-09-19
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 17.00" w x 23.00" l, 3.80 pounds

Features

• Operating valves
• Rubber fan belt

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
What better way to see how an internal combustion engine works than to be able to see all of the parts move! As you turn the crank at your own speed, each of the parts move.

Customer Reviews

Revell Big Scale V8 is difficult but a lot of fun and a good learning project
Good product, a little more time consuming than previously thought. Need to get epoxy cement instead of regular model cement. A lot of fun though and a really good learning experience. A great way to learn how engines work.

Revell engine
It was too hard for my son (9) to do it himself. But it was a great father-son project.

Buyer beware.
I imagined that this would be a good father/son project. However, I had to build most of it alone. If you appreciate precision fit, you won't find it in this kit. Epoxy is not fun to work with. Cementing little metal nuts to plastic and then finding later that the holes don't line up can be extremely frustrating. Eventually, I got it together. It works, looks impressive, etc. However,this is not the ideal project to create a bonding experience between father and son...unless you have some M-80's, lighter fluid, or a sledge hammer.

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Swimline RC Submarine

Product Details

• Brand: Swimline
• Model: 9129

Features

• Climbs and dives below water surface
• Turns left and right!
• Complete with Search light and long range transmitter

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Swimline RC Submarine

Customer Reviews

A great product
I bought this submarine for my nephew's 5th birthday, and he loved it! He and my brother (his Dad) tried it out in the bathtub, and it maneuvered perfectly - diving, turning, surfacing. They then took it on their lake vacation and it worked great there too! My brother was so impressed, he declared it the best gift of the party, and HE wants one for HIS birthday, so the two of them can play together!!! (Boys will be boys, I guess!)

Only <$50 submarine I've found that really works
I bought one last summer and was pleased with it. As with all toys, eventually the novelty wears off. So I just dig it out when I have company (nieces, nephews) but they always get a kick out of it. Pros: dives reliably (beware of cheaper subs that require you to manually tweak the motors to accomplish diving), surfaces reliably (provided your batteries aren't dead and you didn't install the optional weights), steers reliably, is very easy to use, has a horizontal range of at least 24' (as big as my pool), uses four inexpensive AA batteries and one 9 volt. Cons: Controller should never be submerged (use it from the deck only), control is reportedly erratic at depths greater than 3.5 ft, red headlight is too dim to be useful, and it generally requires an adult to install new batteries because the cover is difficult to remove. Warning: never use this in any pool that is not clear and accessible: there will be occasions on which you will need to manually retrieve the sub from the bottom of the pool.

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Fascinations Antworks

Product Description

The first and only ant habitat to be tested in zero gravity. It provides a total ecosystem for ants and uses a non-toxic blue gel which makes it easy to watch the ants digging their network of tunnels. Includes container, ant catcher, magnifier and activity guide.

Product Details

• Brand: Fascinations
• Model: ANTW1
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.50" h x 8.50" w x 8.50" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Watch ants work together to create a habitat
• translucent gel allows the viewer to see all goings on
• Gel provides ants with food, water and housing medium
• Use local ants or order some by mail
• Comes with an educational booklet and simple instructions; Ants not included

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
It's AntWorks! Based upon a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in space and test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity; AntWorks captures attention. This novelty is attractive, intriguing and a valuable educational tool. As you would expect, NASA scientists thought of everything. Nutrient gel means that THE ANTS NEED NO FOOD OR WATER! The AntWorks gel is complete with nutrients to promote healthy growth in the new colony. All you do is sit back and enjoy the view as ants live, work & tunnel in the nutritious and non-toxic gel creating series upon series of intricate tunnels. Ants are highly intelligent, organized, numerous, and strong. With their largely developed brains, their compassion for fellow ants and ability to work as a team, their amazing physical strength-often lugging 20 times their body weight, and an innate predisposition for a healthy attitude toward work- Ants truly are worthy of study. Thousands of years ago, King Solomon wrote: "Go to the ant, consider its ways and be wise." Well, going to the ant just got easier. AntWorks has arrived! Includes coupon for ants.

Customer Reviews

A great new twist to a kid's classic project
I ordered this for my son. We recieved the kit farly quickly and the ants were easy to order. Only one ant was dead out of like 20 some so that was good. The blue gel is great to watch because you can see everything and allows kids to see and touch and even drop it sometimes without messing up there tunnels. Also the ants feed of the gel so that saves from the hassle of feeding them. Great product would recommend for anyone looking for a great and interactive ant farm for young ones.

I am truly impressed!
I kind of bought this on a whim in December knowing it would probably be months before the weather was warm enough to ship ants. I was thrilled when they showed up in mid-January and only one was dead (although they looked dead and it took a few minutes for them to warm up and get moving again). It is now a month later and I haven't lost another ant. They have tunneled like mad and are extremely interesting to watch. They work together creating tunnels and rearranging the gel pieces they have cut out. I never imagined an ant farm could be this fun. The manufacturer's description is dead on. Everything they say will happen does. I'm 100% satisfied with this product.

fun for kids and adults to watch
This is a great product. It is actually fascinating. My 5yr old son and my 40yr old brother both received this as a gift. They both thoroughly enjoyed watching the working ants- and they work fast. My son didn't want to go to school because he didn't want to miss anything. Once the ants are poured into the container, no work or maintenance is necessary.

As far as ordering ants, you have to be careful. If you order during a warm season in Arizona or a cold season in another state, they will most likely arrive dead. And make sure you check your mailbox every day so they don't sit in your box for an extra 24 hours. My first batch arrived dead, and getting hold of the company was tricky. They never responded to my email or my voicemail. Finally, when I called early in the morning and spoke to a real person, they were more than happy to send out a new set of ants.

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USS Arizona Battleship Model Kit

Product Description

A piece of American military history, this accurate model recreates the famous USS Arizona battleship.

• 1:426-scale model
• Plastic pieces are easy to piece together
• Requires some painting
• Skill level 2
• Molded in battleship gray
• Includes positionable guns and turrets, plus display stand
• Model cement required (not included)

Sunk in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona has become a symbol of America's entry into WWII. Fun to build and impressive to display, this kit puts a piece of history in the hands of today's young model builders.

Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Product Details

• Brand: Revell
• Model: 10302
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 9.00" w x 24.00" l, .90 pounds

Features

• 1:426-scale model
• Plastic pieces are easy to piece together
• Requires some painting
• Skill level 2
• Molded in battleship gray

Customer Reviews

alot of fun but work on the quality revell
alot of fun but the quality overall with revell models is terrible, compared to tamiya, for example. you do pay alot less with revell but it is very much reflected in the product when you open the box. things like more flash, parts not mated with each other well, like the two piece hull of this battleship; the plastic was bowed and with a gap so wide i can slip two house keys pressed flat together into it. i also noticed the detail on the parts themselves are not as good compared to others. so just remember the old adage "You get what you pay for" when you consider revell and you wont be surprised or disappointed.

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SR-71 Blackbird Kit EST1942

Product Description

"The SR-71 Blackbird is a Flying Model Rocket from Estes®. Assembly Kit Suitable for Ages 10 and Older. Adult Supervision for Those Under 12. FEATURES: Reaches altitudes of 600 feet (183 meters)! Scale model of the fastest jet in the world! ""Blackbird Skin"" embossed covering with authentic decals. Precision parts: scale nose cone

Product Details

• Brand: EST
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 7.00" w x 18.00" l, .60 pounds

Features

• Estes SR-71 Blackbird Rocket Kit - 1942
• EST

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Customer Reviews

Great Rocket Version Replica Of The Fastest Jet
I built this rocket when I was a kid. I learned how to build rockets in the 5th grade. I recently purchased it and flew it a bunch of times, unfortunately, like many rockets, it got away with the C6-5 engine. I'm waiting for another one I recently ordered and I probably won't fly it. This is my second favorite Estes Rocket after my Orbital Transport. I wish someone would develop a model rocket based on the Valkyrie another cool jet from the past. If in NYC they have the real one purched on the deck of the USS Intrepid Museum on the West Side.

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Revell AG Germany 1/72 Douglas A-1E/AD-5 Skyraider - 04398

Product Description

One of the most powerful combat aircraft ever was the A-1 Skyraider that was flown for the first time in 1945. By 1956, 3180 had been built - mainly single seaters. The AD-5 with its wide two-seat cockpit, longer fuselage and larger tail unit, is generally reputed to be the best Skyraider. It was used in Vietnam by the US Navy and USAF for close support and rescue operations. The Wright R-3350 radial engine delivered 2700 hp and a top speed of 518 km/h at an altitude of 5400. Model details: Cockpit with pilot; instrument panel; movable propeller; detailed landing gear; auxiliary tanks; 2 bombs; and optional decals for the US Navy and USAF versions.

Product Details

• Brand: Revell Ag (Germany)
• Model: 04398
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 7.00" w x 11.00" l, .30 pounds

Features

• Revell AG Germany 1/72 Douglas A-1E/AD-5 Skyraider - 04398
• REVELL AG (GERMANY)

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Hot Wheels Dune Devil Pro Radio Control Vehicle, Green

Product Description

Hot Wheels RC Dune Devil Pro

Product Details

• Brand: Mattel
• Model: K7238
• Released on: 2007-01-15
• Dimensions: 12.00 pounds

Features

• Rev up for remote control fun with this rough and ready mini monster truck
• Designed by the company that knows play vehicles, this durable design comes with a transmitter
• Red, black and white accents brighten up this truck's gray body
• 1:16 Scale
• Batteries Required (Sold Separately): 8 AA Batteries

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Extreme speed meets extreme performance with the Dune Devil Pro vehicle from Tyco R/C! With advanced 4-speed control, new larger tires for better on and off-road racing, new hobby-style chassis, more efficient drive train and wicked fast speed the Dune

Customer Reviews

A great value for the money, even better with a modification.
I have owned many Pro R/C cars (ie. Duratrax, Traxxis, Tamaya, etc). Now that my son is interested (3 yrs old), I wanted a "toy" R/C car for him knowing that it would mostly be hitting curves. That said, I wanted something that could drive on grass and still be fun to use for me when I'm with him.

This is the R/C car I ended up with, and boy does it fit the ticket!
Here's my pro's and con's:

PROS:
(1) Fully independent front suspension with spring shocks. No, they are not oil dampened but they WORK compared to most toy R/C's that have NO suspension! The rear suspension has the same shocks but is simplified, you have a solid rear axle; it works well enough.
(2) Working rear differential! Just like the pro cars, if one wheel has no traction, the other gets all the torque.
(3) Pneumatic tires. Just like the pro cars, the tires are soft and flexible (not hard like most toy cars).
(4) If you remove the AA battery adapter, you can purchase any 8-cell AA NiCad or NiMh pack. Performance doubles. I purchased a 1600mAh NiMh pack from Radioshack and have yet to run it down after 45 minutes!
(5) Indestructable. I can't tell you how many curbs and jumps we've done. Only scratches on the outer shell.
(6) FOUR forward speeds and one reverse. Most toy cars that 1/1.

CONS:
(1) Steering is not proportional. That is, you only have FULL left and FULL right. All toy cars are this way though.
(2) RANGE! Range is horrible. The transmitter is powered by only two AA batteries. I originally got under 20 ft without a modification I describe below.

TRANSMITTER MODIFICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RANGE

This simple mod involves replacing the 2xAA batteries with a standard 9Volt battery.
This will void your warranty and you do it at your own risk.
I am able to get over 80ft with this car now by juicing the transmitter up to 9 volts. Here's how:
(1) Remove all the screws from the back of the transmitter.
(2) Pull the rear cover apart.
(3) Pull out the existing AA batter holder and CUT both the red and black wire to remove it.
(4) Solder or wrap a 9V battery connector (the "hat") to the cut wires. You can go to radioshack or cut them off some old electronic item you have.
(5) Put the hole thing back together (don't put the old AA battery holder back in).
(6) Insert new 9V battery. The battery cover will stay in as long as a 9V battery is installed; you'll see what I mean.
(7) You now have double the range!!!!!
ENJOY!

GREAT VALUE
*UPDATED*I just received this a month ago. I have only tried it with the 9.6v battery, but I would say it has excellent power. No problems in the grass, but it does slow down some. I am buying the white one for my 6 yr old son, so we can BOTH enjoy the fun.Overall very happy with the price i paid at $27.00.Hot Wheels Dune Devil Pro Radio Control Vehicle, Green

Best RC car for the price. Very cool.
We've tried so many non-hobby grade RC vehicles in my son's 10 years of life. From micro to giant sized, 5 or 6 different brands, from $[...] to $[...] (for a giant Hummer). They've all pretty much worked. Some broke after a few uses, some didn't perform as promised (running in dirt, for example) and some just lacked that little something that made it "cool."

This car is awesome. It's sturdy, drives in dirt and over gravel, short-ish grass, jumps curbs with ease, is fast, feels strong, stops on a dime, great remote function, great range. We've run it on regular batteries, rechargeable batteries, and a NiCd battery. For sure, the NiCd is the way to go, though we were impressed even with regular batteries on Christmas day. My son has driven this thing off of ramps at the skate park 6-feet high to the concrete with nothing but superficial scratches. It's filthy from running through gravel and dirt trails and my son just loves it.

Two days after Christmas, my son spent his own allowance to buy the white model of the same car. Trust me, that's unusual. He never spends his money.

I highly recommend this RC vehicle. If you're not wanting to spend $[...] to get a hobby-grade RC vehicle (which he was considering before his started using this car) then you would be making a good choice with this car. Heck, buy one of each and race 'em like we do. Super fun.

*** Edited 1/22/08 to add:****
This past weekend my son drove this Dune Devil into a drain. It was the end of the world. Anyway, after removing the manhole cover from the drain and recovering the car from 10-feet down, the car covered in yuck (not a sewage drain thankfully), this car still runs. It was dripping wet and got flipped over a few times while trying to hook on to it. It had the NiCd battery in it at the time. Still very happy with it. My son is still enjoying it, as well.

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1/2a6-2 Rocket Engines

Product Details

• Brand: EST
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

Features

• Estes 1/2A6-2 (3 ea) Rocket Motors - 1593 ^'
• EST

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My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope

Product Description

Enter the fascinating world of the microscope. Did you know the you can see Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial on the back of a penny, most bugs have hairy legs, and ground pepper looks like rocks? The uses are unlimited with dual lights. It has the flexibility to view both slides and solid items. View slides with the light shining up from below and view solid objects with the light shining down on the specimen. It is fun and educational for scientists of all ages. Includes over 50 pieces of accessories for hours of scientific research. Ages 9+. Adult supervision is recommended. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Contains glass and sharp instruments. Includes: vinyl dust cover, 5 plain slides, 1 concavity (well) slide, 4 prepared slides, cover glass, plastic dropper, 2 bottles of stain, slide labels, lens paper, forceps, scalpel, plastic test tube, plastic Petri dish, straight teasing needle, and instruction manual and helpful hints. Features: 10X eyepiece; 4X, 10X, 40X objectives, 40X, 100X, 400X Magnification, real optical glass lenses, dual focusing knobs, 2 LED light, and 6 hole disc diaphragm.

Product Details

• Brand: C&A Scientific
• Dimensions: 3.07 pounds

Features

• 10X Eyepiece
• 4X, 10X, 40X Objectives
• 40X, 100X & 400X Magnification
• Real optical glass lenses
• 2 LED lights, above and below

Customer Reviews

AMAZING Product at a FANTASTIC Price
After receiving a 28-piece microscope kit for Christmas that had a plastic scope that broke within 5 minutes, we were in a dilemma: Our son decided he really wanted a microscope, but we didn't want to get burned again. After much research, a science teacher at my school said she bought this for her child. She said the quality was great and that it does things some of the scopes in her high school lab didn't do. We bought it for our son's birthday and it's a huge hit! It is made of very durable materials, is easy to use, and is an extremely high quality for the price. My sons are 7 and 9 and we've had a blast with it! The fact that it's a duo allows you to view slides and objects they pick up around the house. The were amazed when we put different types of print under it to see the difference. I bought a book that Amazon recommended to go with it, and the box of extra slides they listed, and I see us having hours of educational fun. If you don't get a book of experiments and activities, you might run out of ideas quicker. With the great bargain you're getting on the scope, another $10 on a book isn't a huge deal. We haven't used any of the slide-making tools that came with it, but there's a nice bag of goodies. This is a great product that will allow the family to enjoy together and learn in the process. I seriously see this as something we'll use through high school, and will help immensly when the dreaded science projects start being assigned! Don't spend any more money than this. It's just not necessary! From personal experience, research before buying anything cheaper. You'll be compromising on quality and possibly trying to explain to your child why his Christmas present needs to go in the trash.

Okay for the price
I purchased this as a gift for my 9 year old son. He likes it, and finds it fun exploring the microscopic world. This thing seemed pretty much durable, and could hold up to some beating. I see no good reason for a microscope manufacturer to not put lights on both the top and bottom of a platform, as I find it to be a real necessity to see anything down there. So I thought, it's great that this product has that feature.

The only thing I didn't like about this is that, we can't get the highest magnification to work. I don't know why. I didn't bother that much to figure out what was wrong. My son is pretty much happy with what he can view so far, but we're probably missing a lot for not seeing things on the highest magnification.

good option for younger scientists to be
We bought this item for our 7 year old son. He was excited to receive a "real" microscope. We're still learning about it. Lights are not as bright as we had hoped and read on other reviews. Seems durable. Focus knobs are smooth. Must be careful when adjusting lens up and down. Would recommend for first time microscope users.

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Great Lionel Layouts DVD Parts 1 & 2

Product Description

Great Lionel Layouts, Parts 1: First stop is the layout and collection of Fritz Von Tagen. His collection features just about every known variation of the Lionel Hudson (and one that isn't known) plus a number of prototypes. The train action features rare Hudsons (including three passenger sets at one time!), the UP M10,000, Williams Southern Pacific steamer, Lionel Halloween Set, a Standard Gauge GG-1 set and many more. Merle Levitt's multi-gauge, multi-level layout features the California Zephyr, State Set, Blue Comet, Rail Chief, SP F-3 Set, plus other favorites from the '80s and 90s. Merle also has a fine collection of toys and Buddy L trucks. Also included are highlights from the Tom Snyder - Tom McComas CBS-TV Christmas Special, including more on that one-of-a-kind C&O Huson TM presented to TS. Great Lionel Layouts, Part 2: Stars of the show are the multi-gauge layout of Chris Rohlfing and Seth Giem's scale-detailed o gauge layout located in the train barn in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Chris operates five loops of O gauge surrounded by one Standard Gauge, See Lionel Legends like the Blue Comet and State Set plus modern era standouts like the blue and orange Lionel Lines set, GS-2, Conrail SD-60 plus many more. Highlights of the Train Barn layout include a 160-foot suspension bridge and over 200 scale structures, many scratch-built by Seth, a master model-maker. Train action includes the UP M10,000, 773 Hudson, C&O SD-40 and other classics from all eras. Also included is the heartwarming story of Glen Pinta. In 1991, Glen was diagnosed with colon cancer. Today he has a clean bill of health and he credits the building of this layout for helping him to beat cancer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44738 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-12-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 120 minutes

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Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Micro Helicopter

Product Description
The Blade CX2 takes the excitement and beginner-friendly flight stability of the original Blade CX and adds Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM radio control that lets you fly anywhere, anytime without ever having to worry about interference. It’s the first ready-to-fly RC aircraft of any kind to come with this extraordinary technology built in. In addition, the 4-in-1 control unit has been updated with improved gyro and tail control that gives the Blade CX2 even better tail response while minimizing drift. Two feather-light S60 Super Sub-Micro Servos provide powerful, precise cyclic control. Topping it all off is an aggressive new body design that looks fantastic in flight and is unlike anything else out there. When it comes to micro heli fun everyone can enjoy, you simply can’t beat the value and performance of the Blade CX2.

Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1565 in Toys & Games
Brand: E-flite
Model: Blade CX2 RTF Helicoptor complete
Dimensions: 7.50" h x 9.80" w x 22.60" l, 4.45 pounds
Features
BONUS: Now includes aluminum head/hub, over-current protection PTC resettable fuse devices, 3-in-1 control unit and Spektrum AR6100e receiver
Flight ready—no assembly required
Test flown at the factory to ensure proper setup out of the box
Interference-free 5-channel E-flite® transmitter with built-in Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM® technology
Coaxial, counter-rotating rotor blades that make hovering easy






Customer Reviews
Don't Fly to High As most of the other reviewers have said this is a real fun little helicopter to fly. It is quite stable and easy to fly but just a word of caution. Don't try and fly it to high. First my wife and then myself have climbed it to see how high it would fly but if it get to high the motors just stop as if you have turned it of. This results in the inevitable long vertical descent and crash with substantial amounts of damage.
Very good purchase, the kids and I love it! FUN! a little stressful at first but with minimal effort both my self and my son were able to get it to hover 5 feet off the ground and control it. Educational? well... yes it is. The eye-hand coordination of my son (age 12) is a challenge. So for that it has been therapeutic. He has also taken an interest in what makes things fly and has been reading motivated by the RC chopper. Then he is learning about the chopper itself, mechanical, electronics etc... Durability was an issue out of the box. Go visit your local hobby store and buy some upgrades like the aluminum counter balance for the rotor tops. We spent an extra $75 in parts after flying it a few days. Buy extra rotor blades as well. The alternate brand blades we bought seem to hold up much better than the originals, more flexible. Overall, great purchase would do it again.
New Pilot? Start with the CX2 As usual, E-flite makes great products. Plenty of repair parts available!! Enjoy this Heli!!

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Snap Circuits SC-300

Product Description

This educational kit is loaded with more than 300 projects to build. For example, kids can learn how transistors and capacitors function, and how to make time-delay circuits. In addition, this version includes circuits showing how oscillators and photo sensors work. Projects involve an AM Radio, Burglar Alarm, Radio Announcer and more. Contains over 60 parts. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included.

Product Details

• Brand: Elenco
• Model: SC-300
• Released on: 2006-06-12
• Dimensions: 19.30" h x 13.60" w x 2.30" l, 3.35 pounds

Features

• AWARDS: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products
• Contains over 60 Snap-Together parts. Build over 300 exciting projects.
• Clear and concise Illustrated Manual Included and Available Online.
• Build a Radio, Doorbell, burglar alarm and more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Elenco's new Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools required. Uses 4 "AA" batteries. Not included.

Customer Reviews

Great Product
I purchased this kit for my oldest son and he was excited with every project that he build. Now my youngest son is now asking me to purchase a kit for him. I strongly recommend this kit to any parent that wants their child to learn the basics of electricity.

Go to toy
My 7 year old son and 9 year old daughter love this toy. It is a go to toy when they are lonely or if they have friends over and want to do something different. Highly recommend!!

10 yr old and 8 yr old fighting over it!
I bought this for my 8 year old son to get him interested more in education, logic and science. Little did I know my 10 year old daughter would want to play with this as well. Also, it's been a great for father/son/daughter bonding, as I can put the projects together with them. I don't write reviews often, but when I do, it's for a great product like this. My 8 year old was so happy with this toy he asked me to write a review as well!

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LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon

Product Description

Build the ultimate Millennium Falcon!

This is it - the biggest, most spectacular LEGO® Star Wars model ever! Straight out of the classic Star Wars movies comes the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon, Han Solo's famous smuggling starship. Every detail of the modified Corellian Engineering Corporation YT-1300 freighter is here, all constructed to scale with LEGO minifigures. At almost 3 feet (90cm) long, it's the ultimate centerpiece to any Star Wars collection!

This Exclusive First Edition set includes an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, sealed within the product box, available only until the first production quantity is gone!

With over 5,000 pieces, this is the biggest LEGO set ever made! Model is built completely to minifigure scale - minifigures can sit inside and man the controls! Landing gear provides a stable base for model to stand on! Ship is over 33" long, 22" wide and 8" tall! (84cm long x 56cm wide x 21cm tall) Radar dish rotates and elevates and boarding ramp extends! Top and bottom quad-laser turrets rotate for realistic play! Cockpit top can be removed to access minifigures! Includes 5 minifigures: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa! This special set also includes a display card with detailed ship specifications!

Product Details

• Brand: LEGO
• Model: 4495738
• Released on: 2008-04-01
• Dimensions: 18.90" h x 7.56" w x 25.67" l, 40.00 pounds

Features

• This is the ultimate Millennium Falcon!!! The most important and most iconic model within the Star Wars universe. For the first time in mini-figure scale! Noted as one of Lucas Licensing¿s favorite Star Wars models for 2007.
• This BIG stable model measures (in inches): 33.1 (L) x 22.2 ( W) x 8.3 (H)
• Special features include a retractable boarding ramp. The cockpit top can be removed to access mini-figures. Guns in top and bottom turrets can rotate. The top gun turret can be removed to sit mini-figure.
• The model can also be lifted in the black technic beams when gun turret is off. Mini-figure gallery: Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa
• This is it the biggest LEGO Star Wars model ever made - 5195 pieces!

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Star Wars¿ ULTIMATE Collector's Millennium Falcon¿

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Tonka Wood Model Kit: Utility Vehicle

Product Details

• Brand: Manley
• Model: 3980

Features

• Build your own wood vehicle from scratch!
• Includes pre-cut wood pieces, screwdriver and screws
• Utility Vehicle features moving parts for realistic play pattern
• Made Tonka Tough with quality wood

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Build your own wood vehicle from scratch! * Includes pre-cut wood pieces, screwdriver and screws * Vehicle features moving parts for realistic play pattern * Made Tonka Tough with quality wood

Customer Reviews

Grandson likes it!
I sent this to my grandson as a birthday present. My son tells me that the kit is of excellent quality and that the two of them enjoyed putting it together. My son reported that the wheels squeaked so, a hint: rub wax onto the axle shafts and points of contact with a candle, then buff with a cloth. Canning wax should also work. Obviously, no petroleum or ANY harmful product should be used.

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Air Hogs Scream'n Stream'n Rocket

Product Description

Turn your backyard into a launch pad. Blasts off up to 60ft/18m in the air. Easy carry handle for easy transport. Lauching is as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, lay out the launch pad and lock the tower. Second, select your rocket and place it on the base. Third, jump on the launch pad to blast off.Includes:1 Launch base1 Launch pad1 Scream'n rocket with whistle1 Stream, n rocket with streamers

Product Details

• Color: Bl/Rd
• Brand: Spin Master
• Model: SPN-6010159
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 11.00" w x 12.00" l, .8 pounds

Features

• Turn your backyard into a Launch Pad
• Easy to Fly&Operate
• Blasts Off Up to 60 Ft in the Air

Customer Reviews

A great idea for a toy, but lacking in durability
This was an impulse buy for my three year old and it turned out to be a lot of fun.



It's as simple as it looks. It sets up instantly and requires no skill or explanation. Load rocket> Stomp > Cheer!



Two different rocket heads (one with a whistle, one with streamers) give the younger kids a choice on what to launch - which is great.



The rockets have foam heads on them that guarantee that they won't be damaged on crashdown - and they won't injure any little heads they happen to hit.



Two quibbles:



1) There should be more than two rockets.

2) The rockets should be more durable

The foam head and stabilizers fell victim to my son chewing on them by day two (not the product's fault - but worth knowing if you're thinking of buying for younger kids).



The real disappointment is in the rocket tube. Thin walled plastic that is easy to crush. Ours had near-fractures in them by the end of day one.



The launcher is practically bullet-proof, so no complaints there - but if my son trashes the rockets that came with this and still wants more - I'll likely be shopping for a more durable replacement set.

Fun toy however cannot find replacement rockets
This rocket launcher is a lot of fun, however, by the end of the week both of the rockets had been stepped on and broken. Once they crack, they do not fly very well. I have searched all over for replacement rockets, but cannot find where Air Hogs sells them. Very disappointing! I will be ordering the other system w/the foam rockets so maybe they'll last a bit longer!

Kids love it - could have more rockets
This is a fantastic toy for young kids. Simple cheap, lots of fun. But it only has 2 of the foam rockets, so if these are lost or broken the fun could end.

After buying this I noticed Amazon also sells a "stomp rocket ultra" that comes with 4 rockets and the "junior stomp rocket" where you can buy "junior stomp rocket refills". There is also a "jump rocket" that seems to go higher than this one. All of these are also highly rated, so this whole class of toy seems very good.

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28" Blazingly Fast Victory EP Racing RC Boat

Customer Reviews

cool looking
I received the boat very fast after purchase. I called the customer service number with a quick issue which was resolved proficiently. Thank you. I would continue to do business with seller.

great boat
this is a great boat and goes very fast. It is good for everyone and has great turning. I would reccomend this tremondously.

Great Service
When our boat arrived, it did not run. I called Microbifber and they were outstanding in helping correct the problem, even calling back the next day to ensure we were satisfied. Great service, great boat, great company.

EP Racing RC Boat
I purchased this rc boat for my grandson and it's a really fun toy for anyone not just kids. I think I have to get one for his father and me now, so we don't have to stand back and watch him enjoy it.

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Deluxe Rock Tumbler by Mega Brands

Product Details

• Brand: Mega Brands
• Model: 4649
• Released on: 2007-06-20

Features

• Motorized rock tumbler.
• Adult assembly required.
• Includes 7 oz. of Stones, 7 oz. of Grit, and .18oz of glue.
• 14 jewelry settings.
• Project book included.

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Create polished stones from rough rocks! Cool lighted machine. Design and create real jewelry.

Customer Reviews

A great deal for a great product
My daughter received this rock tumbler as a gift and all of my children loved it - the finished product is really impressive if you have kids who like really shiny and very interesting rocks. She used them to make jewelry and she also gave several away as gifts. Yes, it is loud, but I've never known anyone who didn't keep their rock tumbler in the garage, my family included. The fact that it takes a long time to get the finished product is part of the learning experience; there are two stages to the polishing process and kids learn that it takes a lot of polishing to produce such a beautiful rock in the end. The Grand Canyon didn't erode in a day, right?! Give this rock tumbler a try and you won't be sorry!

Rock Tumbler
I read most of the reviews on this page and felt that it was important to note that I purchased this tumbler not for rocks but to tumble small amounts of brass for reloading. I figured at $11 (kind of pissed it went down to $9 right after I purchased it) it was a steal for small amounts of brass. Right now I am using it for 308 brass only and since my rifle is a bolt action I dont intend to shoot tons of it in each sitting. So, I tossed about 20 pieces of once fired in and put in some media. Seems to be doing the job nicely.

Durability: not sure but tumbling brass does not require it to be on nonstop for a month either.

Noise: ok so if you dont like noise this is not for you. Some people compared it to a "rock slide" or "racket". Yes it is noise so I say do not use this in or near any place you want to be quiet. In my case it will soon be going into a remote shead. If this thing was in or near my bedroom I could wake up at any time of night and think the random smack smack smacking was someone breaking into my place.

For $9 to $11 it is what it is, dont forget that.

Not worth it
This comes with its own bag of rocks to tumble, but the assortment is quite lacking. Also, included is only enough "grit" material for one set of rocks.

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