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 Product Description
Take home your very own Roary racing car! Remote controlled Roary comes with a steering wheel control so you can steer Roary forwards, backwards, left or right! The remote is chunky and easy for little hands to use. With sound and phrases. A fun first remote controlled car that allows your child to control the play - great for the next Schumacher in training! Bright colours and human like "face" make him appear friendly.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
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Product Description
In the Night Garden is best described as an interpretation of a nursery rhyme picture book and features lots of characters based loosely on toys, living together within a happy and caring community. Like all good stories, In the Night Garden takes children on an imaginative journey and during each episode children will encounter a variety of interesting and unique spaces and characters and will be encouraged to make their own connections amongst them. In the Night Garden is set in a real woodland setting to create a compelling and fully immersive experience for young viewers. Igglepiggle is physical and energetic like a well-loved teddy, always jumping and bouncing! He's curious and adventurous, but also vulnerable and modest and despite his energy, he is often in need of reassurance and comfort and always carries his red blanket with him. With this 12 (30cm) talking plush Iggle Piggle, kids can have a large version of their favourite character with fun music and sounds from the show!
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
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Product Description
In the Night Garden... is about a magical picture book place that exists between waking and sleeping in a child's imagination. It is a place inhabited by a diverse community of toys that care for each other unconditionally... Blanket Time Igglepiggle loves to give his blanket a hug and snuggle. Help him find it with this fun interactive Igglepiggle plush doll! Clever Igglepiggle can 'sense' when he doesn't have his blanket ; just squeeze his foot and he looks around asking for your help! Watch as Igglepiggle falls asleep when you give him back his fleecy blanket, rewarding your child's curiosity! With 10 modes of play including games, singing and dancing; Blanket Time Igglepiggle is a wonderful way of developing imagination through interactive role-play.
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
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Product Description
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and their friends are hiding in the garden. Can you find them? 3 Years +
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
Kim's game gets a makeover, 18 Jan 2008
This is a reworking of the classic Kim's game, where you take something away from a selection of objects without the other person seeing and then they have to guess what's changed. Remember that? It's a very simple and easy to use game that encourages observation skills and memory. I played this In The Night Garden version with my nephew and he tried very hard to remember or work out what had changed, which took concentration and memory, both great skills for kids to learn. And he was really pleased with himself when he guessed right! Although it is a rather basic game and isn't something to keep him occupied for hours, it's well made and good for a bit of supervised fun.
simple game ~ well done, 11 Jan 2008
a new take on a'Kims game'
my nearly 3 year old got this for Christmas, doesnt quite get the rules (which one have I turned over mummy? that one!) but I am sure it wont be long before she does understand.
well made and a reasonable toy which keeps them occupied as a simple jigsaw puzzle if nothing else!
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High School Musical 200pc Jigsaw
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Ravensburger;
For ages 8 and over;
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*Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £5.99
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Product Description
Can you piece together all the stars from Disney's High School Musical? 200 piece puzzle. Puzzle size: 49cm x 36cm. 8 Years +
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
Kim's game gets a makeover, 18 Jan 2008
This is a reworking of the classic Kim's game, where you take something away from a selection of objects without the other person seeing and then they have to guess what's changed. Remember that? It's a very simple and easy to use game that encourages observation skills and memory. I played this In The Night Garden version with my nephew and he tried very hard to remember or work out what had changed, which took concentration and memory, both great skills for kids to learn. And he was really pleased with himself when he guessed right! Although it is a rather basic game and isn't something to keep him occupied for hours, it's well made and good for a bit of supervised fun.
simple game ~ well done, 11 Jan 2008
a new take on a'Kims game'
my nearly 3 year old got this for Christmas, doesnt quite get the rules (which one have I turned over mummy? that one!) but I am sure it wont be long before she does understand.
well made and a reasonable toy which keeps them occupied as a simple jigsaw puzzle if nothing else!
I love hsm!, 09 Feb 2008
I really like hsm and if you are a fan like me then i would reccomend this puzzle to you. It's a bit complicated at first, but after a while you get used to it.I think the age group for the puzzle would be around 6-9.I hope this review helped you.Just,remember fan's it's goooooooood!
JUST WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR, 02 Nov 2007
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AND SHE LOVES DOING JIGSAW PUZZLES THIS WILL BE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HER......
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Product Description
Stephanie is a sweet, optimistic girl who lives with her uncle. She loves Lazy Town; it's weird but fun. She's an aspiring dancer, positive, curious and able to learn from her mistakes. She sees her life as a grand adventure! Dance like Stephanie in this cool dress up set! Featuring all her brilliant pink clothes; pink striped dress, wig, tights and leg warmers! There's even accessories including a headband, 4 bracelets and pink shoulder bag! Kids will really look the part in this fab costume! A wonderful way to encourage roleplay!
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Product Description
Oh no Ticos coll new Air-Car Boat-Mobile is broken Help Dora and Boots find all the parts and get them back to Tico before Swiper the fox can swipe them. Using the colours, shapes, numbers and logic knowledge you must help Dora and Boots on their adventure. Colours Shapes Numbers Animals Spatial Skills Logic Problem Solving Suitable from 3-5 Years Compatible with the Vtech V. Smile Learning System
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
Kim's game gets a makeover, 18 Jan 2008
This is a reworking of the classic Kim's game, where you take something away from a selection of objects without the other person seeing and then they have to guess what's changed. Remember that? It's a very simple and easy to use game that encourages observation skills and memory. I played this In The Night Garden version with my nephew and he tried very hard to remember or work out what had changed, which took concentration and memory, both great skills for kids to learn. And he was really pleased with himself when he guessed right! Although it is a rather basic game and isn't something to keep him occupied for hours, it's well made and good for a bit of supervised fun.
simple game ~ well done, 11 Jan 2008
a new take on a'Kims game'
my nearly 3 year old got this for Christmas, doesnt quite get the rules (which one have I turned over mummy? that one!) but I am sure it wont be long before she does understand.
well made and a reasonable toy which keeps them occupied as a simple jigsaw puzzle if nothing else!
I love hsm!, 09 Feb 2008
I really like hsm and if you are a fan like me then i would reccomend this puzzle to you. It's a bit complicated at first, but after a while you get used to it.I think the age group for the puzzle would be around 6-9.I hope this review helped you.Just,remember fan's it's goooooooood!
JUST WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR, 02 Nov 2007
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AND SHE LOVES DOING JIGSAW PUZZLES THIS WILL BE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HER......
Great!!!, 12 Apr 2007
I bought this game for my son when he was about two and he has been playing with it now for five months... and you know what??? He loves it... It's not that difficult and yet it's so exciting... The adventures are great fun and very educational... My son loved it so much that he kept playing over and over again!!! I thought Winnie the Pooh was very good, but this one has got to be better... Try it...
Grab it while you can, 03 Jan 2007
This is the best v smile game going!!!!!!!! My daughter, aged 4 who is Autistic love this game, it's so easy for her to play, has spoken instructions which she is able to follow and keeps and holds her attention. The first day she had it she was glued for 3 hours playing it, which is a first for her and peace for us. She has since finished the whole game 4 times over and it still holds her attention, which in my opinion means it's one of the best!!!
One of the easier, fun games for younger players worth buying, 18 May 2006
My daughter is 4 and enjoys playing the vsmile, especially winnie the pooh. Dora the Explorer has now ended up neing her favourite as she finds the game easier to control than others such as The Little Mermaid. There is a lot of help in the Dora game such as advising "press the enter button to jump" when a jump is required. However the doesn't make the game to easy, it just allows easy traversing between sections of the game. The puzzles are stimulating for a child, especially the scales puzzle where the ball has to be directed into the pot on the scales by moving litlle platforms the correct way. There are also shapes and maths puzzles amongst others. My daughter finds that because it is easy to move Dora around the game she can finish sections and concentrate on the puzzles. The only slight irritation in the game is the repetition of instructions at various events but this is only a very minor gripe. It is definitely one of the better games on the Vsmile.
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Product Description
Run and jump, keeping fit with this complete Sportacus playsuit with muscle chest, hat, armbands and goggles! 3 - 5 Years
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
Kim's game gets a makeover, 18 Jan 2008
This is a reworking of the classic Kim's game, where you take something away from a selection of objects without the other person seeing and then they have to guess what's changed. Remember that? It's a very simple and easy to use game that encourages observation skills and memory. I played this In The Night Garden version with my nephew and he tried very hard to remember or work out what had changed, which took concentration and memory, both great skills for kids to learn. And he was really pleased with himself when he guessed right! Although it is a rather basic game and isn't something to keep him occupied for hours, it's well made and good for a bit of supervised fun.
simple game ~ well done, 11 Jan 2008
a new take on a'Kims game'
my nearly 3 year old got this for Christmas, doesnt quite get the rules (which one have I turned over mummy? that one!) but I am sure it wont be long before she does understand.
well made and a reasonable toy which keeps them occupied as a simple jigsaw puzzle if nothing else!
I love hsm!, 09 Feb 2008
I really like hsm and if you are a fan like me then i would reccomend this puzzle to you. It's a bit complicated at first, but after a while you get used to it.I think the age group for the puzzle would be around 6-9.I hope this review helped you.Just,remember fan's it's goooooooood!
JUST WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR, 02 Nov 2007
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AND SHE LOVES DOING JIGSAW PUZZLES THIS WILL BE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HER......
Great!!!, 12 Apr 2007
I bought this game for my son when he was about two and he has been playing with it now for five months... and you know what??? He loves it... It's not that difficult and yet it's so exciting... The adventures are great fun and very educational... My son loved it so much that he kept playing over and over again!!! I thought Winnie the Pooh was very good, but this one has got to be better... Try it...
Grab it while you can, 03 Jan 2007
This is the best v smile game going!!!!!!!! My daughter, aged 4 who is Autistic love this game, it's so easy for her to play, has spoken instructions which she is able to follow and keeps and holds her attention. The first day she had it she was glued for 3 hours playing it, which is a first for her and peace for us. She has since finished the whole game 4 times over and it still holds her attention, which in my opinion means it's one of the best!!!
One of the easier, fun games for younger players worth buying, 18 May 2006
My daughter is 4 and enjoys playing the vsmile, especially winnie the pooh. Dora the Explorer has now ended up neing her favourite as she finds the game easier to control than others such as The Little Mermaid. There is a lot of help in the Dora game such as advising "press the enter button to jump" when a jump is required. However the doesn't make the game to easy, it just allows easy traversing between sections of the game. The puzzles are stimulating for a child, especially the scales puzzle where the ball has to be directed into the pot on the scales by moving litlle platforms the correct way. There are also shapes and maths puzzles amongst others. My daughter finds that because it is easy to move Dora around the game she can finish sections and concentrate on the puzzles. The only slight irritation in the game is the repetition of instructions at various events but this is only a very minor gripe. It is definitely one of the better games on the Vsmile.
Wow what a great outfit, 13 Jul 2008
My Son had this for his Birthday, he wouldnt take it off, it is very authentic to the real sportacus and is comfortable for children to wear. I give this a massive thumbs up! Its also great as my Son emulates every aspect of Sportacus whilst wearing this and will only eat "sports candy" (fruit to us non Lazytowners)so its great to teach them about healthy eating too.
very impressed, 28 Dec 2007
bought this for my nephew and he loves it.
he'd wear it to school if he could!
its amazing, 30 Oct 2007
its belongs for a character taht improves for kids an special and interesting values into family, apracition of life, improves corauge to take and solve any problems.
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Product Description
TY DORA THE EXPLORER BEANIE BABY SOFT DOLL 7"
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part is very slow and his jerky movements are not entertaining enough. Thankfully she has a collection of the plush characters which she plays with daily, I wish we had just stuck to those!
Behold the motorised blanket loving blue one!, 07 Feb 2008
My daughter loves this toy - but the truth is, she's love the cheaper less functional more cuddly one just as much. The box boasts it has ten games, but they've never been played. She likes to push the button and listen to the music/talking, but like I say, the Iggle Piggle which is half the price of this one does that - it just doesn't move!
So, in a nutshell: This is a good toy, but I feel it's a bit pricey for what it is, especially when the added functions this one has maybe won't seem as exciting to your child as they seem on the box! But if you love the sound of a motor turning over for a few seconds before Iggle Piggle does anything - this is perfect! ;o)
Very durable, 12 Jan 2008
My 20 month old daughter loves this toy. She loves pressing the button to make him talk and putting his blanket in his hand when he asks her to. I was a bit frightened that she was too rough with it as she hugs him and bends his arms back. So far he's stood up to all the abuse and still hugs his blanket despite the fact that she trys to break his arm! I think its very well made and she wouldn't be without him.
iggle piggle.... , 12 Dec 2007
Great fun toy. sings, looks for his blanket and is good fun. If your Lo loves INTG they'll love this.
Wouldn't pay the inflated prices here though
Kim's game gets a makeover, 18 Jan 2008
This is a reworking of the classic Kim's game, where you take something away from a selection of objects without the other person seeing and then they have to guess what's changed. Remember that? It's a very simple and easy to use game that encourages observation skills and memory. I played this In The Night Garden version with my nephew and he tried very hard to remember or work out what had changed, which took concentration and memory, both great skills for kids to learn. And he was really pleased with himself when he guessed right! Although it is a rather basic game and isn't something to keep him occupied for hours, it's well made and good for a bit of supervised fun.
simple game ~ well done, 11 Jan 2008
a new take on a'Kims game'
my nearly 3 year old got this for Christmas, doesnt quite get the rules (which one have I turned over mummy? that one!) but I am sure it wont be long before she does understand.
well made and a reasonable toy which keeps them occupied as a simple jigsaw puzzle if nothing else!
I love hsm!, 09 Feb 2008
I really like hsm and if you are a fan like me then i would reccomend this puzzle to you. It's a bit complicated at first, but after a while you get used to it.I think the age group for the puzzle would be around 6-9.I hope this review helped you.Just,remember fan's it's goooooooood!
JUST WHAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR, 02 Nov 2007
MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL AND SHE LOVES DOING JIGSAW PUZZLES THIS WILL BE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HER......
Great!!!, 12 Apr 2007
I bought this game for my son when he was about two and he has been playing with it now for five months... and you know what??? He loves it... It's not that difficult and yet it's so exciting... The adventures are great fun and very educational... My son loved it so much that he kept playing over and over again!!! I thought Winnie the Pooh was very good, but this one has got to be better... Try it...
Grab it while you can, 03 Jan 2007
This is the best v smile game going!!!!!!!! My daughter, aged 4 who is Autistic love this game, it's so easy for her to play, has spoken instructions which she is able to follow and keeps and holds her attention. The first day she had it she was glued for 3 hours playing it, which is a first for her and peace for us. She has since finished the whole game 4 times over and it still holds her attention, which in my opinion means it's one of the best!!!
One of the easier, fun games for younger players worth buying, 18 May 2006
My daughter is 4 and enjoys playing the vsmile, especially winnie the pooh. Dora the Explorer has now ended up neing her favourite as she finds the game easier to control than others such as The Little Mermaid. There is a lot of help in the Dora game such as advising "press the enter button to jump" when a jump is required. However the doesn't make the game to easy, it just allows easy traversing between sections of the game. The puzzles are stimulating for a child, especially the scales puzzle where the ball has to be directed into the pot on the scales by moving litlle platforms the correct way. There are also shapes and maths puzzles amongst others. My daughter finds that because it is easy to move Dora around the game she can finish sections and concentrate on the puzzles. The only slight irritation in the game is the repetition of instructions at various events but this is only a very minor gripe. It is definitely one of the better games on the Vsmile.
Wow what a great outfit, 13 Jul 2008
My Son had this for his Birthday, he wouldnt take it off, it is very authentic to the real sportacus and is comfortable for children to wear. I give this a massive thumbs up! Its also great as my Son emulates every aspect of Sportacus whilst wearing this and will only eat "sports candy" (fruit to us non Lazytowners)so its great to teach them about healthy eating too.
very impressed, 28 Dec 2007
bought this for my nephew and he loves it.
he'd wear it to school if he could!
its amazing, 30 Oct 2007
its belongs for a character taht improves for kids an special and interesting values into family, apracition of life, improves corauge to take and solve any problems.
Dora, 22 Jan 2008
Bought this Dora for my daughter, she loves it and she is only 2 years old. It is just the right size for her and bigger than i thought it would be. The hair on Dora's head is lovely and soft and so is the rest of the toy and solid for a beanie. Also colourful and with a backpack which is a must for any Dora fan. If you are not wanting a big size Dora for your little person to carry around with them then this is the one for you to buy.
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Product Description
Simply fill the pen with water and children can Aquadraw their favourite characters - in colour. No mess, no fuss and it's impossible to go out of the lines, ideal for very young children taking their first creative steps. Scenes magically fade to colour
Customer Reviews
Avoid at all costs, 13 Nov 2008
My 4 year old son bought this car with his birthday money.
It works intermittently, and when it does (as previous reviews have noted) it drives very slowly and has a huge turning circle.
Ultimately, it is little more than a static plastic replica of Rory, so not worth paying more than a fiver for!
Light 'em up, Roary!!!, 28 Feb 2008
My son and I have had great fun with this toy over the past couple of months, and still do -- best Christmas present I ever bought!
It is speedy, tough, and faithful to the TV character. Admittedly traction is better on carpet than laminate, but I found it very easy to control, and had no problems with the turning circle. No, it won't turn on a dime, so you do have to practice some 3-point turns, but well, there's your educational element: spacial awareness, hand/eye co-ordination, etc. - good practice for when the kids are 17!
If responsiveness, or range of remote IR signal decreases, just replace the batteries in the car (not necessarily the remote), and all should be well again. I've also found that sunlight can interfere with the remote IR signal when the car travels into direct sunlight at a distance - just move closer to it.
All in all, a superb toy. If I had had one as a kid, I would have been well chuffed. I just wish they would bring out another remote control character, e.g. Maxi, so you could have races!
Good Fun But Poor turn and wheels spin, 19 Jan 2008
This toy was bought for my son's 4 birthday. He was able to quickly grasp the remote contol functions so enjoyed it for a while. However my comments echo those of others, as the car is vitually impossible to control with any accuracy. The Steering is slow to respond and makes it difficult to steer round any corners. This means that you have to practice multiple three point turns to get around even a fairly small space. The wheels also have a tendency to spin when you try to move forwards, again making the car hard to control even for an adult.
We have another buggy type remote control car and this soon over took roary in popularity because of its contolability and speed.
The toy is though very robust and is bright and very accutate when compared to Roary on the TV.
Excellent Fun!, 27 Dec 2007
All I can say is that it goes faster than I thought it would, and can happily drive around our house (which isn't particularly big). I would say turning circle of about 6 feet, and drives at an adults walking pace, so perhaps the other reviewer had a faulty car?
The remote is infra-red so you have to keep it in sight to drive it, other than that you just need to keep that dad's of it!
Not very educational but you wouldn't expect it to be, the sounds are also good (and can be muted if they get annoying!).
Durability is fairly good, it hasn't been thrown down the stairs yet(!), but has been crashed into the walls etc and has survived unscathed.
Big Chris needs to adjust Roary's steering!, 20 Dec 2007
My youngest son loves Roary the Racing Car (the series) and acts out whole dramas, but he had a mixed response when we got this replica. My son loved the look of it and the chunky feel - and for a limited time the phrases uttered when Roary's cap is pressed gave him (if not us) some amusement.
What really leaves us disappointed is the R/C feature. Sure it goes backwards and forwards (slowly), but the wheels hardly turn to steer - I estimate it to have about a fifty foot turning circle, which means that for indoor use its pretty useless. He'd certainly end up off in the mud at Silver Hatch. However, for a four year old, my son is getting pretty good at 20 point turns....
Iggle Piggle, 01 Apr 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old nephew. He is a BIG fan of in the night garden and loves iggle piggle (or pigglepiggle as my nephew calls it).
Iggle piggle goes everywhere with him - I can safely say that it is most definitely favorite toy right now.
It makes lots of typical iggle piggle noises and sings a few songs, the blanket is detachable so you might have to keep an eye on it to save it from getting lost.
Because it is plush it is prone to getting a bit grubby - but then again that doesn't seem to bother my nephew. We not tried cleaning it so I can't say how successful that would be.
We love Igglepiggle, 04 Mar 2008
My son went mad when he seen igglepiggle. He loves all of the sounds and cuddles him all of the time.
This is an excellent buy for all night garden fans.
ONE OF THE BEST TOYS THIS YEAR!, 21 Nov 2007
Iggle Piggle: sings, talks, recognises his blanket,dances and keeps your little one entertained for hours! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. I agree that the price is a little expensive but Talking Iggle Piggle really is one of the best toys made this year (especially with all the recalls at the moment!) A GREAT BUY!
FAMILY OF FOUR I THINK WILL BE SOON FIVE!!, 08 Nov 2007
I have bought this for my little girl for Christmas from Santa I have to say on first impressions he's brillant. He will be a big hit on Christmas morning with his silly sounds and singing I can see me having to set a extra place at the dinner table for him. I just hope he can stand up to a bit of wear and tear only time will tell.
iggle piggle is cute, 09 Sep 2007
have got the upsy daisy doll too but iggle piggle is much cuter. the blanket comes off and my 19 month old loves to pull it off and give it a good chew. seems to be holding up well despite my daughter opening the velcro at the back. cant wait for the tombly boos and ponty pines to come out then we will have the set.
Disappointing, 02 Mar 2008
We bought dancing Iggle-Piggle for our little boy for Christmas and like others we were disappointed. There is supposedly some kind of sensor in Iggle-Piggles hand that recognises that he has his blanket - this didn't work on ours, it didn't work on the second one we exchanged it for either! This coupled with the painfully slow reaction times and the uncuddliness of Iggle-Piggle meant he went back to the shop. Can't say we are missing him!
Not a hit in our house!!, 14 Feb 2008
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas thinking she would be delighted as she is a huge In the Night Garden fan. We were sadly disappointed, Iggle Piggle does not hold her attention and he has sat gathering dust in her room! A complete waste of money! The interaction part | | |