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Bedlam Cube - Retro
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Bedlam;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £8.95
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Product Description
As featured in Hamleys Brain Gym. The most mind-boggling and addictive puzzle in history! 13 Pieces of differently shaped cubes.
With 19,186 ways to put it back into a cube shape, but you have to try find one! Everytime it'll change. Retro Bedlam
Customer Reviews
Cant put it to Bed, 29 Jan 2008
Its now almost a month since i started playing with this puzzle and as yet have not completed it. After seeing it on Dragons Den i was completely intrigued and being a fan of the old rubiks cube i thought this would be something I could master pretty quickly. How wrong could i be!
My first plan of attack was to carefully lift the puzzle out of the box and study it to see if i could memorise where some of the blocks had to go. This was fine until my 4 year old decided to 'help'. Since then i have tried all different ways but I always seem to be just one piece away from succes.
I would reccommend this puzzle to anyone who has a little patience .
Kept my girlfriend quiet for hours, 04 Aug 2007
I bought this for my dad. I got a call from my Brother (who's a clever chap) and they were trying to complete it. They said they had done it after 30 mins but I have a feeling it was a lie. Anyway, when visiting them I found the cube all complete and in its box but with stickers on all the pieces!!!, my girlfriend wanted a go so off she goes, sits on the floor and empties it out. 3 hours later she is still at it, cries of frustration and "I almost did it" etc...I have NEVER seen her put so much effort into something and she's addicted. Hence the reason I'm here...to buy another one. So, for me I give it 5 stars, as I have never seen her get so hooked on something.
This was a present for my son, 03 Jun 2007
And, I just had to play with it. I am not sure I believe there are 19,000 solutions, I haven't found any of them but this toy is so addictive! I can do the Rubic cube, Frantic is easy and I can fix most things but this toy is driving me mad - I love it! I'm just off to YouTube to see if there is a video of someone completing this... not that I'm really a cheat!
Nowhere near as good as the Rubik's cube, 26 May 2007
When I first saw the Bedlam cube, I wondered why it was being marketed as something new - this type of toy (a set of pieces that form a cube) has existed for decades in the U.K. Unlike the Rubik's cube, which you can learn how to do, and can improve your time, the Bedlam cube doesn't involved the same intellectual principles to solve the puzzle, and is more of an exercise in frustration than anything. Also, you can't put the pieces back into the box unless you have solved the puzzle. I can picture 99% of these being left to gather dust after a few minutes' use by easily bored children - it's simply not a good idea for a toy, and no amount of hype will make it so. You can't carry it around in your pocket, so you can't show your friends how quickly you can do it (and who could put it back together quickly anyway?).
But I suppose it's better suited to today's 'youth', most of whom would be simply incapable of memorising the moves required to solve a Rubik's cube... This they can show to their friends, and as it's incredibly difficult to solve, can justify their inability to complete it.
A terrible example of the triumph of marketing over good toy design. I wonder about the intellectual ability of anybody who would look at this in a shop and then actually want to buy it!
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A bag full of fun! All you need to get creative! The 80-piece Maxi block Bag provides children with hours of imaginative creation and fun learning! Sold in a convenient storage bag, the award-winning Maxi Bag is available in bright primary and trendy colors. Construction ideas are printed on the bag to help jump start creativity!
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Toy Box - Shape Stacker
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Great Gizmos;
For ages 1 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £5.45
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Product Description
Stack and match the coloured shapes. This traditional multi-function toy is designed to provide many advantages for young children. They develop thinking and physical skills, promote creative play, thought and learning, all in a fun environment. 18 Months +
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Ready, set...Go!Get ready to race through the cityIncludes 2 of the new and more sophisticated Tiny 'n Tuff BuildablesSwitch direction with the spring loaded Secret Speed RampOffers great storage 1 Year +
Customer Reviews
Cant put it to Bed, 29 Jan 2008
Its now almost a month since i started playing with this puzzle and as yet have not completed it. After seeing it on Dragons Den i was completely intrigued and being a fan of the old rubiks cube i thought this would be something I could master pretty quickly. How wrong could i be!
My first plan of attack was to carefully lift the puzzle out of the box and study it to see if i could memorise where some of the blocks had to go. This was fine until my 4 year old decided to 'help'. Since then i have tried all different ways but I always seem to be just one piece away from succes.
I would reccommend this puzzle to anyone who has a little patience .
Kept my girlfriend quiet for hours, 04 Aug 2007
I bought this for my dad. I got a call from my Brother (who's a clever chap) and they were trying to complete it. They said they had done it after 30 mins but I have a feeling it was a lie. Anyway, when visiting them I found the cube all complete and in its box but with stickers on all the pieces!!!, my girlfriend wanted a go so off she goes, sits on the floor and empties it out. 3 hours later she is still at it, cries of frustration and "I almost did it" etc...I have NEVER seen her put so much effort into something and she's addicted. Hence the reason I'm here...to buy another one. So, for me I give it 5 stars, as I have never seen her get so hooked on something.
This was a present for my son, 03 Jun 2007
And, I just had to play with it. I am not sure I believe there are 19,000 solutions, I haven't found any of them but this toy is so addictive! I can do the Rubic cube, Frantic is easy and I can fix most things but this toy is driving me mad - I love it! I'm just off to YouTube to see if there is a video of someone completing this... not that I'm really a cheat!
Nowhere near as good as the Rubik's cube, 26 May 2007
When I first saw the Bedlam cube, I wondered why it was being marketed as something new - this type of toy (a set of pieces that form a cube) has existed for decades in the U.K. Unlike the Rubik's cube, which you can learn how to do, and can improve your time, the Bedlam cube doesn't involved the same intellectual principles to solve the puzzle, and is more of an exercise in frustration than anything. Also, you can't put the pieces back into the box unless you have solved the puzzle. I can picture 99% of these being left to gather dust after a few minutes' use by easily bored children - it's simply not a good idea for a toy, and no amount of hype will make it so. You can't carry it around in your pocket, so you can't show your friends how quickly you can do it (and who could put it back together quickly anyway?).
But I suppose it's better suited to today's 'youth', most of whom would be simply incapable of memorising the moves required to solve a Rubik's cube... This they can show to their friends, and as it's incredibly difficult to solve, can justify their inability to complete it.
A terrible example of the triumph of marketing over good toy design. I wonder about the intellectual ability of anybody who would look at this in a shop and then actually want to buy it!
Tiny and tuff is tuff, 08 Oct 2008
My son got this for his first birthday. The cars are chunky and easy for him to hold. Don't do what I did and chuck the cardboard away otherwise it is difficult to set up. We had to go back on to Amazon to look at a picture. Fits nicely into its box when it is finished so easy to tidy. Seems quite robust and well made which is good when you have a seven and one year old trying to play with both bits at the same time! The cars can sometimes get stuck on the track and it could do with a couple of extra bits of the red track but it will still provide lots of fun. All in all a good toy.
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Cute, stacking, pull a long Ninky Nonk Train with bright and colourful pieces. Carriages are interchangeable and can be connected in any order. The train is pulled along by a 40cm cord complete with safety connector. 3 Years +
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Happy Handle Stamp is the brand new childrens stamper set from the award winning team at Melissa & Doug.
This set of 6 long handled stamps in funky, modern designs are easy for small hands to hold and come with a 6 colour mini-stamp pad and a sturdy wooden storage box.
Every childrens arts & crafts materials box deserves a set!
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This product is of excellent quality. It is made from good materials, will last while playing and does not break easily. Besides this it will give hours of playing fun and happy moments of time together.
Customer Reviews
Cant put it to Bed, 29 Jan 2008
Its now almost a month since i started playing with this puzzle and as yet have not completed it. After seeing it on Dragons Den i was completely intrigued and being a fan of the old rubiks cube i thought this would be something I could master pretty quickly. How wrong could i be!
My first plan of attack was to carefully lift the puzzle out of the box and study it to see if i could memorise where some of the blocks had to go. This was fine until my 4 year old decided to 'help'. Since then i have tried all different ways but I always seem to be just one piece away from succes.
I would reccommend this puzzle to anyone who has a little patience .
Kept my girlfriend quiet for hours, 04 Aug 2007
I bought this for my dad. I got a call from my Brother (who's a clever chap) and they were trying to complete it. They said they had done it after 30 mins but I have a feeling it was a lie. Anyway, when visiting them I found the cube all complete and in its box but with stickers on all the pieces!!!, my girlfriend wanted a go so off she goes, sits on the floor and empties it out. 3 hours later she is still at it, cries of frustration and "I almost did it" etc...I have NEVER seen her put so much effort into something and she's addicted. Hence the reason I'm here...to buy another one. So, for me I give it 5 stars, as I have never seen her get so hooked on something.
This was a present for my son, 03 Jun 2007
And, I just had to play with it. I am not sure I believe there are 19,000 solutions, I haven't found any of them but this toy is so addictive! I can do the Rubic cube, Frantic is easy and I can fix most things but this toy is driving me mad - I love it! I'm just off to YouTube to see if there is a video of someone completing this... not that I'm really a cheat!
Nowhere near as good as the Rubik's cube, 26 May 2007
When I first saw the Bedlam cube, I wondered why it was being marketed as something new - this type of toy (a set of pieces that form a cube) has existed for decades in the U.K. Unlike the Rubik's cube, which you can learn how to do, and can improve your time, the Bedlam cube doesn't involved the same intellectual principles to solve the puzzle, and is more of an exercise in frustration than anything. Also, you can't put the pieces back into the box unless you have solved the puzzle. I can picture 99% of these being left to gather dust after a few minutes' use by easily bored children - it's simply not a good idea for a toy, and no amount of hype will make it so. You can't carry it around in your pocket, so you can't show your friends how quickly you can do it (and who could put it back together quickly anyway?).
But I suppose it's better suited to today's 'youth', most of whom would be simply incapable of memorising the moves required to solve a Rubik's cube... This they can show to their friends, and as it's incredibly difficult to solve, can justify their inability to complete it.
A terrible example of the triumph of marketing over good toy design. I wonder about the intellectual ability of anybody who would look at this in a shop and then actually want to buy it!
Tiny and tuff is tuff, 08 Oct 2008
My son got this for his first birthday. The cars are chunky and easy for him to hold. Don't do what I did and chuck the cardboard away otherwise it is difficult to set up. We had to go back on to Amazon to look at a picture. Fits nicely into its box when it is finished so easy to tidy. Seems quite robust and well made which is good when you have a seven and one year old trying to play with both bits at the same time! The cars can sometimes get stuck on the track and it could do with a couple of extra bits of the red track but it will still provide lots of fun. All in all a good toy.
Great toy that lasts years., 29 Apr 2008
We had the winnie the pooh mega blok train given as a first birthday present. The set is still being used over 2 years later and only seems to become more of a favourite over time. The movement and tunes played are first enjoyed by the younger child. Then simple linking of carriages and changing the 'driver' interest the child. Later, building the shops and imaginative play mean this toy is a real winner.
Additionally it has been dropped several times on hard floors and appears unharmed. I am just about to buy this set for my nephew.
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Don't miss Luigi's super tire sale - visit his Garage for yours and recreate great scenes from Cars! 3 Years +
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Mega Bloks Disney Cars Dinoco Stage
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Mega Bloks;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £18.00
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Join the race and relive the thrill of Cars with Dinoco Stage! Dinoco Stage features: McQueen and King, Dinoco Helicopter and 44 easy to assemble pieces with multiple building possibilities. 3 Years +
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Catch the adrenaline and roaring engines deep in the world of Cars with Buildable Street Racers. 3 Years +
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Mega Bloks Disney Cars - Matters
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Mega Bloks;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £2.50
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Pocoyo Activity Blocks
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Bandai;
For ages 1 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £7.42
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Product Description
Rearrange the three activity blocks to see different features and actions! Includes a removable 5cm Pocoyo figure. 18 Months +
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Traditional Garden Games offer great value as well as great fun and hours of entertainment for all the family! These garden games will help get children active and out in the fresh air, while developing core skills. With traditional games like these the whole family will want to join in! Grandparents will love it too! This Wooden Garden Tower is excellent for keeping everyone entertained in the fresh air! Start by building the tower in a 3 by 3 formation. You take it in turns to remove one brick at a time; return the brick to the top to build the tower tall! Be careful though; as one wrong move and the whole tower could come tumbling down! There is no limit to the number of players and it's a great game to play at garden parties! The wooden bricks are solid and sturdy, each measuring 18 x 4 x 6cm. Fully built, the tower stands approximately 75cm tall.
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Bob's building dough allows kids to recreate the building fun by using their vehicles to mix, mould and build with the dough for endless fun and activity!. Set includes power dough extruder, 4 pots of dough, Muck, multiple formers / dough accessories, working crane, power extruder and pull out playmat. Vehicles can ride the elevator lift up to the top floor to load "building dough" into extruder. Utilise working crane to lift dough onto the top floor. Pull vehicles up to pick up building materials from power extruder, and drive appropriate building materials to the job site on the playmat. Playmat assists with easy clean up. 3 Years +
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Paddington Bear Stacking Blocks
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Rainbow Designs;
For ages 3 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £8.98
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Product Description
Rainbow Designs Paddington stacking blocks. Learn about numbers, colours and shapes. Blocks in an illustrated box.
Customer Reviews
Cant put it to Bed, 29 Jan 2008
Its now almost a month since i started playing with this puzzle and as yet have not completed it. After seeing it on Dragons Den i was completely intrigued and being a fan of the old rubiks cube i thought this would be something I could master pretty quickly. How wrong could i be!
My first plan of attack was to carefully lift the puzzle out of the box and study it to see if i could memorise where some of the blocks had to go. This was fine until my 4 year old decided to 'help'. Since then i have tried all different ways but I always seem to be just one piece away from succes.
I would reccommend this puzzle to anyone who has a little patience .
Kept my girlfriend quiet for hours, 04 Aug 2007
I bought this for my dad. I got a call from my Brother (who's a clever chap) and they were trying to complete it. They said they had done it after 30 mins but I have a feeling it was a lie. Anyway, when visiting them I found the cube all complete and in its box but with stickers on all the pieces!!!, my girlfriend wanted a go so off she goes, sits on the floor and empties it out. 3 hours later she is still at it, cries of frustration and "I almost did it" etc...I have NEVER seen her put so much effort into something and she's addicted. Hence the reason I'm here...to buy another one. So, for me I give it 5 stars, as I have never seen her get so hooked on something.
This was a present for my son, 03 Jun 2007
And, I just had to play with it. I am not sure I believe there are 19,000 solutions, I haven't found any of them but this toy is so addictive! I can do the Rubic cube, Frantic is easy and I can fix most things but this toy is driving me mad - I love it! I'm just off to YouTube to see if there is a video of someone completing this... not that I'm really a cheat!
Nowhere near as good as the Rubik's cube, 26 May 2007
When I first saw the Bedlam cube, I wondered why it was being marketed as something new - this type of toy (a set of pieces that form a cube) has existed for decades in the U.K. Unlike the Rubik's cube, which you can learn how to do, and can improve your time, the Bedlam cube doesn't involved the same intellectual principles to solve the puzzle, and is more of an exercise in frustration than anything. Also, you can't put the pieces back into the box unless you have solved the puzzle. I can picture 99% of these being left to gather dust after a few minutes' use by easily bored children - it's simply not a good idea for a toy, and no amount of hype will make it so. You can't carry it around in your pocket, so you can't show your friends how quickly you can do it (and who could put it back together quickly anyway?).
But I suppose it's better suited to today's 'youth', most of whom would be simply incapable of memorising the moves required to solve a Rubik's cube... This they can show to their friends, and as it's incredibly difficult to solve, can justify their inability to complete it.
A terrible example of the triumph of marketing over good toy design. I wonder about the intellectual ability of anybody who would look at this in a shop and then actually want to buy it!
Tiny and tuff is tuff, 08 Oct 2008
My son got this for his first birthday. The cars are chunky and easy for him to hold. Don't do what I did and chuck the cardboard away otherwise it is difficult to set up. We had to go back on to Amazon to look at a picture. Fits nicely into its box when it is finished so easy to tidy. Seems quite robust and well made which is good when you have a seven and one year old trying to play with both bits at the same time! The cars can sometimes get stuck on the track and it could do with a couple of extra bits of the red track but it will still provide lots of fun. All in all a good toy.
Great toy that lasts years., 29 Apr 2008
We had the winnie the pooh mega blok train given as a first birthday present. The set is still being used over 2 years later and only seems to become more of a favourite over time. The movement and tunes played are first enjoyed by the younger child. Then simple linking of carriages and changing the 'driver' interest the child. Later, building the shops and imaginative play mean this toy is a real winner.
Additionally it has been dropped several times on hard floors and appears unharmed. I am just about to buy this set for my nephew.
Not really "blocks", 01 Jul 2008
I was disappointed with this product. The "blocks" are actually cardboard cubes with one open side allowing them to be stacked one inside another. The fact that they are cardboard is not mentioned anywhere in the item description, despite them being advertised in the baby section - they are not suitable for a small child who would immediately put them in their mouth.
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Build your Cinderella carriage and re-create the magical world of Princess with included special parts and pieces 3 Years +
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Four piece Upsy Daisy Stacker with moveable arms and removable body, skirt and screw top head with nylon hair. 3 Years +
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Adventure Kids - Volcanic Eruption
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Paladone;
For ages 8 and over;
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Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days *Best price found from Amazon Marketplace seller
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*Amazon: £2.99
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Product Description
Pompeii it is not, however chemistry comes alive with this Volcanic eruption kit. Gain and understanding of chemistry by creating and observing a chemical reaction, with the added fun of recreating a volcanic eruption. This kit includes everything required to make it erupt!
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