Who is the Lego Millennium Falcon set for? It’s for kids who love to build things. It’s for kids who love the Star Wars movie series. They will love to recreate the scene from Episode IV, now known as the escape scene. Heck it’s even for adults who are Star Wars collector or fanatics. In short, this great toy can be for a number of people on your list.
Lego Millenium Falcon – What’s Included?
This is a massive set, containing 1254 pieces in total. You’ll need the characters to recreate the famous scene and they are all included. Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Ben Kenobi, and even Chewbacca are all included as minifigures. For fighting there’s 3 lightsabers, 3 blasters and a crossbow. And the ship, the massive Millenium Falcon, as twin flick missels, rotating quad laser cannons, a deteachable cockpit cover, an opening hull and more.
Lego Millenium Falcon – Who Is It For?
So the question is, “should you buy this toy?” Well for starters, if you’re on a limited budget, this might not be a good idea. Or at least start saving up now. We told you it was a large set and that means you’re going to have to pay for it. It’s priced at over 100 dollars. That’s not to suggest you don’t get your money’s worth. You do. This is a durable set that is very impressive once assembled.
And with the size of the set, even after the ship is assembled there is a lot of space inside the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon for the kids to play around. The roof has folding panels so it’s easy to see all of the inside areas. If there is a common complaint, and it’s a minor one, it’s that the cockpit is too small.
As with almost any Lego set there’s something else you should consider. As cool as it is, there’s a lot of small pieces, so naturally it’s not for kids under three. And this is not the easiest Lego to assemble either. In fact, it’s fairly complex, which would explain why Lego recommends it for kids ages 9 to 14. We’re not saying younger Star Wars fans won’t enjoy this. They will. They just may need a little help from an adult to avoid getting frustrated while putting it together. That’s OK too. What a great way to spend quality time with your child.
Lego Star Wars Millenium Falcon – Any Cons?
OK, enough gushing. Let’s talk about some problems. You would expect, after so many generations of Star Wars sets, that the figures would start to look a little better. They don’t, except for the Darth Vader which now is more detailed. And when we listed the minifigures earlier did you notice any absences? Droid fans sure did. There’s no C-3PO or R2-D2. OK so that’s not a deal breaker or anything but it would be nice if they were included.
The bottom line is that yes this is a costly toy, but the Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon is worth the price. For kids it’s challenging but not overly hard to assemble. But don’t just limit this one to the children on your list. Adult Star Wars collectors will love it too.
It seems like the Fisher Price Imaginext series gets better every year, and this year is no exception. The Fisher Price Imaginext Sky Racers Carrier is another exciting adventure, one kids are sure to love when they bust open the box. And if your child loves airplanes or watercraft, then that will only make things better.
The carrier is part of the Sky Racers and is made to be the focal point for activity on the sea and in the air. The ship has everything your child will need to complete his mission including an expandable runway for takeoffs. Imaginext has been a tremendously successful line for Fisher Price and this latest toy will only continue in that vain. It has everything kids love. They can imagine being at sea, flying, performing daring rescues and doing battle with the baddies. All things kids love to pretend.
Even the size of this toy is perfect. It is fairly large, 25 inches long and 14 inches wide. That means it’s ideal for little hands to move around and big enough for several kids to enjoy at the same time. There’s a door that opens and closes, an anchor, and even an elevator that does up and down. In short, it’s just like a real carrier.
Also included in this set are 2 buoy blasters and 8 disks, a couple of crew members with removable helmets and flight suits, a satellite dish, a crane, and a pair of landing flags to make sure the aircraft will land safely. And even with all these accessories, cleanup will be easy because all of them fit below the deck.
The planes in the set are divided into a pair of groups. There’s the Hawks, who are the bad guys. And there’s the good guys, the Rangers. And there’s room for expansion too since additional planes are available and they will easily fit on the carrier deck.
Your child can fly planes of and off the deck or get them ready for flight down below. And they can shoot projectiles into the water with the buoy plasters and then retrieve them to fire again. There’s even a rapid fire option which allow you to fire five buoys at once from the blaster.
The Fisher Price Imaginext Sky Racers Carrier is recommended for children ages 3 through 8, but we believe some younger kids and even older kids will enjoy this one too, once they figure out how much fun it is. And when word gets out that your child has one, there will likely be plenty of neighborhood kids dropping by to play as well.
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Kids love to play games, and they love to play games with their parents. As adults we generally like to play games with our children, but prefer it when the game is at least somewhat challenging. Loopz is one such game that may be among the most challenging you’ve ever seen.
We’ll start by saying this is not a game for small children. It’s a memory game that combines the elements of music and motion in a fast paced play. If you’ve never seen it, it won’t be long before you reaslize this is not something you’ve seen in any game prior to this. It’s not a board, but a tower that stands up. There are four rings, and they light up in a bunch of different sequences. These rings, or loops as they are called, are not loops in the traditional sense because they are open on the outside. They are more like a semi-circle. The game player’s job is to pass his hand through the loop as it lights. There are motion sensors built in to detect your movement. No need for you to touch anything.
Loopz can be played by up to four people but it’s almost as much fun to play it alone. And that means you can practice alone as well, so when it comes time to play with your friends you’ll be able to show them up.
A cool feature of Loops is that you can actually play it in seven different ways. When it’s time to play you turn on the game and pass your hand through one of the upper loops. Each pass will select a different game. When you come to the one you want, pass your hand through one of the lower loops and you’ll be ready to go.
And while we’re talking about cool features, how does music creation sound. Remember Loopz creates sounds as you pass your hands through. An included game is called Musicology. In this game you literally build a complete song one instrument at a time. Each loop will make the sound of a single instrument. Complete a pattern and a part of a song is formed. When you add sequences you are adding additional parts to the song. Continue doing this until the entire song is funished.
There’s another music game as well. Here a song will start to play. As it plays different loops will light. Your job is to pass your hand through the loop quickly, getting through before the loop goes out. Do it on time and the music will keep playing. But if you’re not fast enough, the light goes out and the music comes to a halt before starting back at the beginning. If you’re good enough to play the song for 30 seconds, the game will take you to the next level making it harder, more challenging and more fun.
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a DJ, with Loopz you can. Just pick one of the songs and as it plays, pass your hands through the loops, changing tracks and creating unique sounds. There’s not right way to do this and no wrong way either. You are making up the song on the fly.
At the risk of sounding like a television infomercial…But wait, there’s more! You can also play your own instrument. Scroll through the choices, pick an instrument, and play notes by moving your hands through the various loops for different sounds. It’s like writing nusic at the piano or on the guitar by picking out the notes.
Finally, if you want to test your reflexes, this game will do so in a manner like you’ve never seen. Some of the included games test your memory, others focus on repetition, and still others will make speed part of the mix for maximum challenge.
If you’ve never written music, now you can, even if you’ve never played an instrument. The challenges will keep your moving and thinking. In other words, Loopz will test just how fast, coordinated, and yes, how smart you truly are.
OK, so maybe we haven’t come as far as some of the futuristic movies of the 60’s predicted, but the field of robotics continues to improve. And now your child can build and use a function robotic art with the wonderful OWI Robotic Arm Edge. In addition to being just plain fun, this toy is both educational and great for improving construction skills. It could be just the push your little scientist needs to become the one to actually bring us to the point those aforementioned movies predicted.
We all know that lots of kids just like to build things. It’s the reason things like Legos and Tinker Toys have remained popular for generations. Kids can spend hours on end creating their next great masterpiece. The OWI Robotic Arm Edge takes that desire to build to the next level.
Let’s state right here that this is not some throw it together toy that can be completed in 5 minutes. There is some work involved and that’s good. But if your child is 10 years or older, has a pretty good attention span, and you’re willing to help with a little supervision, the job can be done. Don’t discount the benefits of that adult supervision. It can be a nice bonding experience between the two of you. And only when it is fully completed can it be used.
There is a great sense of pride your child will feel when the job is done and powers up. He will have a beaming smile on his face as he works out the complete range of motion that this robot can accomplish. And he’ll have a great time commanding the arm to try new things.
Which brings us to the question of just what can the arm do?
Well, actually once you build it, the OWI Robotic Arm Edge can do a number of different movements and functions. The end of the arm, or the hand, grips things by opening and closing. The wrist is radial and can move about 120 degrees. The elbow in the other hand has a motion range of 300 degrees while the base rotates 270 degrees. With all this flexibility there is plenty of things your child can dream up to do with his new robot.
As for the teaching component, there are several things your child will learn during the building process. For starters, he’ll get a good grasp of using simple everyday tools like files and screwdrivers. But there are some scientific concepts being taught here as well including how robotic joints and gears function. And by building and then using the robotic arm he’ll learn things like power distribution and how to use a switch box control. Further use will teach him basic programming tricks and tips.
There are a number of children that the OWI Robotic Arm Edge will appeal to. If your child has shown any interest at all in electronics, this will be a great gift. Likewise if he likes to build things. And of course he’ll love it if he already has an interest in robotics. It’s almost like two toys for the price of one. The first would be the building project, and the second would be all the fun you can have with it after you put it together.
If you are looking for a Christmas toy that is popular every year and that your kids will absolutely love, you should seriously consider an electric car. And when picking out that car it’s best to look at the Power Wheels Smart Car. This toy stays popular because kids love them for the fun, and parents love them for the safety and the hours of enjoyment they provide.
This is not some new toy on the market. Power Wheels have been around since 1971. And in the past 39 years these cars have become the top manufactured battery powered vehicle worldwide. Quality control is important, and each new vehicle that is put on the market is thoroughly tested to very high standards. And they are not only tested by adults, but by children too. That means you’re getting a vehicle that is not just safe, but age appropriate, simple to operate and of course, fun.
The fun factor is easily met by a Power Wheels Smart Car. There are two models available, One is red, and the other is a pink Barbie car. In other words, you’re covered whether your child is a boy or a girl.
Here’s another great feature. The car comfortably fits two kids. That means if you have a younger child who may not be ready for the driving experience yet, he or she can still enjoy riding around with an older sibling. And unlike other battery powered cars, this one will not drastically slow down when two people are on board. It will keep it’s set speed and keep on moving.
The Smart Car has two speeds. For younger and beginner drivers it can go at a nice 2.5 miles per hour, and older more advanced drivers can move along at 5 MPH. Of course it can go forward or in reverse, just like a real car.
Now lets talk about performance. This car can perform as a child would want it to. The Smart car has a long running battery, one of the longest Power Wheels produces. If your child wants to drive around the block, you can walk right along with him and not have to worry about the battery failing halfway through the trip. As an added bonus for those who are environmentally conscious, the car has an Energy Star rating, so there’s no need to worry about power consumption.
Check the reviews and you’ll find buyers are very satisfied with both the price and the performance of this toy.
Kids, as you know, love to be just like their parents. The Power Wheels Smart Car gives them the opportunity to play just like mom and dad. It really pushes their imagination. They can get in and pretend to ride to the store or to work just like you would.
The Smart Car will last a long time and entertain your child for hours on end due to its durable and sturdy construction. It will still be going when next Christmas rolls around. It’s rated for kids ages 3 and up and will hold a maximum of 130 pounds. In other words, the Power Wheels Smart Car is a toy that is fun, and will remain so for many years.
Kids love to spy. They love to spy on their friends, their brothers and sisters and even their parents. There’s something about them thinking they know things that nobody else does that makes them get excited. The Spy Net Secret Mission Video Watch gives them that feeling. It’s proper equipment for any budding spy heading out into the field. James Bond would be proud.
This is surveillance equipment every spy needs, all fitted nicely into a small unit that straps to the wrist. This is real stuff that works, not some pretend toy, and that’s the first thing you’ll notice. Inside is an actual video and audio recorder capable of recording for up to 20 minutes. And once your spy has gathered his evidence, he can watch it all on a 1.4 inch full color screen. Files can be saved for later use on the onboard memory. That means when your young spy is finished and safely home, he can upload the video to SpyNetHQ.com, the manufacturer’s site. There he can watch it all online, just like a real spy giving his information to his home office. If he doesn’t want to watch it only, he can always download it on to your home computer to access the information at a later date.
If audio is all he needs to gather, then the Spy Net Secret Mission Video Watch is capable of recording up to 4 hours. And if he needs pictures for evidence, there’s plenty of storage space available. The Secret Mission Video Watch can hold an amazing 2,000 photographs. That’s way more space than your little spy will need.
But it gets even better. A genuine kid favorite is the built in voice changer. We all know how important it is for spys to keep their identity a secret. Also included (and a lot of fun) is a built in lie detector device. And since spys do a lot of traveling, when he’s not gathering information the watch tells the time in many different time zones worldwide.
That’s a lot of technology packed into a 9 ounce item that is comfortable for your child to wear. On the surface it simply looks like a fancy watch. No one will even know they are being monitored by a professional spy.
And as infomercials often say “but wait, there’s more”. The Spy Net Secret Mission video watch has add ons available that will allow your little one to expand his arsenal of spying devices. If a young spy needs it, chances are you can get it.
This product comes recommended for ages 8 to 15 by the manufacturer. Honestly though, older kids may not find it quite as entertaining as the younger ones. That’s something you’ll have to decide if you have young teens. And be careful when taking it out of the box for the first time. Even the instructions are cleverly hidden. They are in one of the side tubes. You’ll need them before you can start gathering information for the case.
This toy really lets your child’s imagination run wild dreaming up all kids of spy adventures. You can even give him a pretend mission and send him off to gather information and report back to you. It won’t be long before you have your own personal secret agent in the family.
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It doesn’t matter if your kids are boys or girls, chances are they love taking their own pictures. That’s what makes the VTech Kidizoom Video Camera such a great gift. And they’ve got the whole boy and girl thing covered too with a blue or pink model.
VTech Kidizoom is not a newcomer into the field of childproof cameras. Just look back at the Kidizoom Plus Multimedia Digital Camera. It’s been on the bestseller list for a couple of years. This new model will be there too. In fact as you get closer to Christmas many experts predict this one may be hard to find.
Of course the first thing you want in a kids camera is for it to actually work, and take nice pictures and videos. This one does. But it doesn’t stop there. Kids can edit their pictures however they see fit and still make them look great with face tracking technololgy. Look, we all know kids can be silly and love silly things. Think of how much fun they’ll have adding a funny animation to your family portrait. And when they tire of taking pictures for the day (it may never happen), they can even play one of four games that are built right in.
But although this is a serious camera, it’s good to know that it’s built specifically for children. And by that we mean it really can handle some abuse. Kids treat their toys roughly and these cameras can handle it. While you don’t want to drop it from the roof, it’s built to handle pretty much whatever a toddler can dole out. Chances are you wouldn’t give your youngster your own camera to play with. It would be broken within minutes. Not so with VTech cameras.
If there’s a problem it is that the 256mb of memory can fill up pretty quick, especially at the rate kids take pictures. But the VTech Kidizoom Video Camera has this drawback covered since it comes with an SD memory card slot. Most kid cameras don’t have this feature, but you can get any standard SD memory card (they’re pretty cheap), put it in the slot, and your child will be clicking away for hours.
If you child takes videos, you can plug the camera into your TV or computer to watch.
If you read the reviews, another potential drawback is that the quality of the pictures isn’t overwhelming. OK, that’s a given. Remember this is a kids camera and you probably won’t be using it for your professional photography business. The picture quality is good (not great) but your youngster won’t care. He or she isn’t all that concerned about color variation and mega pixels. They’ll be too busy laughing at the funny hat they just drew on your head after taking your picture.
And it’s very easy for kids to use. No advanced degrees are required to operate the Kidizoom VTech Video Camera. There’s a couple of easy buttons and a color LCD screen that allows your child to view his creation instantly. Youngsters will be more than happy with that.
In addition to the video camera, there are some needed accessories included. This comes with a USB cable, wrist strap, AV cable and 4 AA batteries are included. You’ll really appreciate the wrist strap since kids to have a tendency to misplace their toys.
The bottom line is your child probably loves taking pictures and the Kidizoom VTech Video Camera will make a great gift this Christmas.
Even young children dream about the day they turn 16 so they can drive. It’s just something that they can’t wait to do. Until that day comes, they can get pretty close to that same thrill with the Tomica Hypercity Mega Station set. You child will love the feeling of actually driving around a city in a train, and this set has all the components necessary to provide that excitement.
The set is sold only at Toys R Us (or online) and is the newest release from Tomy, a giant in the toy industry. This one is almost gauranteed to be a big hit. The premise is that children can drive their cars through the automated imaginary place called Hypercity. The city included a large train and lots of other smaller cars to create a busy city feel.
The creators have been a huge force in the toy industry for several decades and have a long resume of interesting products that kids love. This set will be no different. Its kid friendly design gives them the full experience of travel and city development.
So here’s what you get. For starters, there’s a train that is designed to pull into a busy train stations. Yes, it’s a train set, but there’s more to it than that. It’s a very realistic set up. Cars have to wait for the train to go by before they can move. Once the train passes, they can carry on with their journey. This can be done automatically, or your child can switch it into manual mode giving him or her the opportunity to control all the movements.
One of the things that makes the Tomica Hypercity Mega Station Set so unique is that your child can play designer. In other words, everything is included that will allow him to build his own set. He can place trees, lampposts and parking spaces wherever he wants. He can even decide where to build paved roads. Convience stores can be placed where they are most, well, convenient. Included is the railroad station and train, convenience stores, 2 cars and a Tomika figure. About the only thing not included is imagination, but your child will easy supply that himself.
Making the city more realistic are the lights and sounds and the fully automated train station. The track has all the accessories needed to make a busy city. This is different from a tradition set in that it builds to a very big display. That means your child has plenty of room to move around the city. There’s even room to have a friend or two join in the fun.
The features are typical Tomy. That means the city is decorated with appealing and eye catching figures. The Tomica Hypercity Mega Station Set is designed for kids ages 4 and up, but don’t be surprised if smaller kids want to get in on the action as well. And it won’t be a one year wonder either. This is one toy that can be played with for years without getting old.
If you are looking for a way to bring a city into your living room or playroom, the Tomica Hypercity Mega Station Set will do just that. And with an operational train and train station, plus other items typical of a thriving city, it truly is a chance for your child to run the show. You may think it’s just another train set, but in reality, it’s so much more.
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It seems like we’ve reviewed a lot of Lego toys on these pages and we have. But the reason is that Lego’s are consistently great toys. The Lego City Airport is no exception. We suggest you get this one early if it is on your child’s list. Surely you remember what happened last year. Many parents spent way more than retail while eBay sellers seemingly made a fortune, selling toys like the Lego City Police Station at up to three times the retail price. If early sales are any indication, it could happen again. You’ll could be stuck with the choice of spending too much or telling your youngster that Santa ran out. Neither seems like a very good option to us.
Like we said, Lego makes fantastic toys. They consistently top the best sellers lists every year. There’s no doubt that children love electronic toys and video games, but they don’t seem to stimulate the imagination and creativity as Lego sets do. It’s not unusual to see a boy or girl spend hours first building the initial set as it is on the box, in this case the Lego City Airport, then spend years reworking the pieces to make their own inventions. We’ve seen kids watch TV then turn around and build something they just saw with the pieces in the set.
Simply put, Legos are educational. If you want to stimulate creativity and develop motor skills, this is the way to go. Those motor skills will pay off later in the form of better writing in school and other daily tasks he or she will face in the future. It certainly beats watching the television or moving a video game controller for untold hours.
Relatively speaking, Legos are not cheap. In fact you’ll find cheaper similar toys everywhere. But the beauty of Legos, and one of the keys to its success, is its ability to be expanded yearly with parts that will always fit, and its ability to be passed down through generations. The first Legos came out in 1932. Do you still have yours? If you do, your child has a huge amount of options to build, and everyone of the pieces will still snap nicely together.
If you are looking for a larger Lego set, Lego City Airport is definitely a great option. There’s a flight terminal with revolving doors, a jet plane, control tower, baggage cart and figures for a crew, passenger and service man. Naturally, expansion is easy with this set as it is with most Legos. You can buy extras like a passenger plane and a runway. If you wanted to go all out you could even build an entire city.
You already know that Lego is very detail oriented, but this set seemingly takes it to a new level. If you can find it in a real airport, you can probably find it here. Witness the soda machine, coffee mugs, security scanning area, the check in desk with a computer and a whole lot more. If there’s one problem it would be the lack of figures. Maybe the cost of air travel is keeping them away. However we recommend buying some extra figures because given the size of this set, the five that are included simply aren’t enough.
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Over time enormous amounts of men and women have demostrated affection for RC motor vehicles of most kinds. Many individuals prefer cars or perhaps trucks while some choose the hobby of motorboats. There is however a different group which ties their particular captivation to whatever flies across the sky. Wherever your own passions carry you, there isn’t any questioning the appeal of Syma helicopters. This particular premium quality and extremely economical aircraft immediately gain the fascination of any individual who is interested in radio-controlled products.
As soon as Syma burst onto the market because of their initial assortment of products, that contained two channel helicopters, they increased in international acceptance nearly overnight and started getting purchased every where. Their unequalled achievements triggered the development of their collection of 3 channel helicopters. This kind of modern collection delivers far more to the table for customers and is also a fantastic add-on in the radio-controlled community.
One reason for the huge interest in Syma helicopters would be the cost. These items are generally listed between $19.99 for the smallest budget and go right up to $59.99 where the large designs start. Even a beginner who’s thinking about trying out the activity of flying doesn’t come to feel afraid of spending $20 for a opportunity to take part in a activity which will allow them to never think about flying the same way again.
There are a few other good reasons why you simply can’t make a mistake with Syma helicopters. For starters, more than 99 % of their products include coaxial double blades. How come that significant? Primarily since it allows the user exceptional flight stability. This leads to a less difficult time in managing the aircraft, resulting in a lot less time battling the equipment and a lot more time expended having a wonderful time.
An additional way that they receive a devoted following of customers is with the size of their inventory. No matter what you would like in a chopper you’re certain to get it here. If you’d prefer piloting the scaled-down models there is a complete series beginning with many that fit into the palm of your hand and are around 3 to 6 inches in length. The mid-size models are generally from 10 to 12 inches long and large designs begin at thirteen inches and expand after that.
Even if you’re brand new to helicopters there’s guaranteed to be a model that captures your interest. There are lots of unique styles to pick from that you might actually end up becoming the happy operator of more than a single model.
Great detail is almost always a significant component of replicating the genuine article however there is no need for concern here. Even the tiniest products reflect the life size designs and are built as well as adorned to standards.
You could expect hours and hours of soaring mobility with your Syma helicopters and it is something you’ll be able to spread to your friends and family to allow them to appreciate, also. There’s almost no age restriction for individuals who may expect a lot of fun piloting these kinds of aircraft.
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