nothing special for the price

I bought it just because it is a best seller. My baby likes it fine but its nothing special, its just like any other teether or rattle, they enjoy having some in their mouth specially when its new. in my experience, very young babies like best the toy you give them most to.

Worth every penny

My son LOVES his Sophie. He carries her everywhere, and is constantly chewing on her. I give one to all my new mommy friends now!

My Son Loves This!!

As soon as I showed it to him it went in his mouth and he has happily played with it every since. He loves chewing on all parts of it!

Sophie is sensational!

I bought this for my grandson after seeing the great reviews here, and before he was born. It was one of his first toys and is still the most popular. He is teething at 5 months, and loves to chew Sophie's nose, ear or leg. The fact he could grab onto its leg at an early age made it possible for him to learn to hold it too. He smiles at Sophie (although we call it Jerry Giraffe because my daughter has a dog named Sophie :)...) and he loves it! Jerry goes everywhere with him. My daughter has recommended it to other mommies, and so it continues to be a favorite to them too. You can't go wrong with this toy/teether.

Love it!

My 4 month old son adores Sophie. It's easy for him to hold on to & chew on. Every teething baby should have this!

Took turns for the less interesting

I really enjoyed the first few seasons of Lost but then had gotten away from it. I was excited to get season 6 as a gift. They didn't even try. I would have rather gotten an explanation that I didn't like, rather than them not try at all. Instead we got a incredibly boring season that spun its wheels until the finale, where through some fancy misdirection from the writers, we were told it was always about love and the characters and all that nonsense you can find on any other average tv drama. How silly of us fans to even think it was about mysteries and dialoge and clues? I can't imagine recommending this dvd. It would be painful to rewatch this season I would just like to forget. I loved seasons one and two. . I cut them a lot of slack because I always assumed the story was going somewhere in the end. Felt like it had to be a masterpiece in the making with all the plot components at work. The writers must have a grand plan. The sixth season merely reveals that the whole series was just a bunch of mysteries for mystery sake and they never had a clue what they were doing as writers. The season was really disappointing, they must of needed new writing talent.

Not for the bitter I suppose

I had not seen any of season six until I recieved the DVD collection in the mail. It was an amazing journey that left me saddened and thoughtful at the end. Very well thought out with an ending that moves you.

Don't understand the Negativity!

I for one loved the final season of the show. I watched the first season snd part of the second season, when they first aired, thinking they were so-so. Years went by and I watched the second season finale at a friends place on dvd. This was my turning point. Season 3 brought Juliet and it's been a roller coaster ride ever since. I also love the fact that all the island's mysteries were not explained. Why would I go back and watch all the episodes if I I already know everything. The island was it's own complex character. It's a shame that many Lost Fans fall into the generic category of wanting all the answer's. Heaven forbid that they think or not have everything handed to them on a silver platter, wrapped in a bow. In conclusion, the last episode was beautiful. I felt my own closure with the show and the series, and can't think of any other way I would have wanted the show to end. Great series that will be terribly missed.

The Last Act

The groundbreaking show, that has taken it's audience into a mystified journey tethered on the turfs of fate and coincidence, good versus evil, love and scorn, life and death, finally came full circle with it's long awaited two and a half hours series finale, aptly titled "The End". The ending redefines the essence of television in the 21st century: in which a heavily serialized show abound with complex fabrication manages to entertain, educate and spark enthusiasms in the modern age of blogospheres and the evergrowing like-minded Internet community.


I was brought in for the ride six years ago, not knowing the impact it would have on me. A classical tale about a group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island seems too elaborate and bears little entertainment value. After the pilot aired and when Charlie (the rock-star character who died trying to safe his friends from an impending doom in the third season of the show) asked with a puzzling look on his face: "Guys, where are we?" - the hook was set almost immediately.


LOST is inventive in its own indefinite genre, hallmarked by its shrewd devices in storytelling. It is artful without looking down on its audience and doesn't, in return, demands anything from them. Instead it did the direct opposite by having the writers to playfully sprinkle the implications of science, religion, philosophy, psychology, literature and history throughout the show, indirectly confounding the audience and consequently brought about an off-the-wall change in regards to the way a TV show is being dissected. Critics have been religiously analyzing, hard-core fans created their own theories, casual fans speculated, tweeted and blogged about their personal views. LOST has gradually amassed a modern and vocal audience unlike any other.


It must be said that to be a LOST viewer, one has to regard oneself as a freak. To miss an episode is like sinking into obscured territories. Mysteries after mysteries started to evolve and answers tend to pratfall and delved into hiding as the series propels. But once it progresses to a definite end date, some of the important answers finally began to reveal itself, often poignantly and at times off the mark, disproving the loyal fan's speculations. Indeed, no show would be able to please every single viewer, hence the ending eventually brought about two conflicting camps: the ones who were fully satisfied and the others who felt somewhat robbed. I for once believe that the journey is much sweeter than the final destination.


LOST can be seen as a convoluted piece of art, a poetry that disguises itself as an enigma and a tapestry of a magnified question-mark. It fills itself with perceptive contraptions and perplexing materials that breaks away from the one-sided school of narrative exercises. Game-changers and cliffhangers aplenty, it tends to throw audience into all sorts of direction but not dispossessing them. LOST provides a platform for similar genre to flourish, but alas they meet their demises (Heroes and FlashForward for examples). It is one of the earliest shows to truly put forth an international casting, a show not afraid to break all the safe episodic TV rules and even more unafraid to bring in politically-incorrect characters (Republican Guard torturer, anyone?) into the intricate scheme.


When seen from a broader perspective, it is a show that talks about life in its basic entity, about you and me, about the castaways burdened with various issues: parental, personal as well as emotional. Flashbacks on their private lives created windows of opportunity for the viewers to slip into their past and see how these people react to the ongoing island events. The past tends to build the foundation of who these characters are, and their decisions on the present often parallels the story of their past. The beauty (or ugliness) of LOST lies in the anecdotes and development of these troubled characters, and they were done by not resorting to the usually trite soap-opera motives. Even when nonessential episodes like Exposé tend to hinder the show's momentum, they are good storytelling on its own.


The mythological and scientific parts of LOST are one of the aspects that took TV to a whole new level. Not wanting to back down or conform to the exposition in a common heroes-versus-villains syllabus, the writers gave the setting (in this case the mythical island) it's own historical storyline, at the same time peppering pseudo-methodical topics that goes way beyond our heads, such as time-travel, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, pregnancy among others. Mixed these into the characters' interconnectivity beats and you have a contemporary saga flashes before your eyes.


Too much have been said about LOST and many more are bound to surface after the series greets it's final curtain call. Missing the show is an oversimplification, but yes, there will be no shows (not right away, I guess) that are able to fill the vacuum in this self-named geek who loves mystery-laden parables invigorated with character back-stories and thematic allusions. Like reading a good fiction, the end is bittersweet.

what does it mean ?!?!?

awesome untill the 5th season...then what ? what is this 6th season ? what does it mean ???

Best baby toy I have ever bought

This is the best baby toy that I have bought! I bought this toy for my then 5 month old, he is now 14 months old and this is still one of his favorite toys. He will play with it in the car and it has come in handy on more than one outing. The music is not to loud and the button is easy for him to push on his own. The lights are not to bright and the flashing colors keep his attention.

Best $10 you will ever spend

Got this as a gift. Your newborn will be amused at the sharp sounds and bright lights, all good for their development. Small enough to take with you and put in the diaper bag too.

great, but misleading button

Wonderful, my 22 month old daughter loves it. The only thing that bothered her at first was that it appears to have 4 buttons, but really it's only one big one, and scrolls through playing 7 songs. It irritated her that one button kept changing songs, but she soon figured it out and now scrolls though until she finds the song she wants to listen to. Overall, she loves carrying it around and dancing to the music. There is an on/off switch with two choices for the level of volume too.

Just what I was looking for

This little toy is portable and plays happy songs as well as has the attention grabbing lights. Easy for baby to push to activate and handle. This toy has been durable so far, and I'm sure will be a favorite for many more play times!!

Great toy, definately worth the money!

I bought this toy for my 10 week old, and she loves it! I hold it in front of her when she's on her bouncer, and her eyes get wide and she coos and kicks like crazy! I don't blame her, I like watching it myself!

Great Starter Set

A good starter set for youngsters moving up from the Duplo sets. Included pictures help kids to figure out what they might like to build, whether it's following the picture exactly or build something brand new.

Classic starter set for ANY age

This is the lego set of kids dreams! Comes with many pieces in mixed sizes and colours. Also comes with a green plate in the top to display any of your lego creations. The box is sturdy, see-through top is a mom's best friend, and the collection that comes with this box does not fill it up to the top, so you can add additional Legos that you buy later or already have! GREAT STORAGE BOX, I absolutely love it! Box is not big or obnoxious for easy storage anywhere. If your kid loves Legos, and needs a great place to store them: Get this box! If your child is new to Lego: Buy this box, its a great starter set for any age!

Cute and fairly practical!

I love that it has its own case! My nephew loves carrying it around. However, a few of the pieces are EXTREMELY small and were almost instantly lost. Definitely not for young kids! Overall though very cute and I would buy it again!

Mid-life crisis gift

I got this as a gift for my boyfried on his 26th birthday. It was an early mid-life crisis gift. He thought it was great!

Lego Building Set -- Good in Some Ways, Bad in Others

There are both good and bad things about this Lego set. I feel the good and bad points are about equal.

First, the good points. It has 405 pieces of which most are seven different colors and of great quantities. This facilitates the mixture of colored parts.

Second, the bad points. It comes in a large bin, which is mostly filled with parts in five plastic bags. These bags are relatively hard for anyone to open. I mostly needed a scissor to do this. After the bags are opened and discarded, the pieces only fill a small portion of the bin. This is good and bad, meaning the bin is very lightweight and deceptive at point of purchase. The good part of this, is additional quantities of parts can be mixed with the initial set. This adds to the weight of the bin. However, simply doubling the set, which I have, only fills the bin slightly further.

If you want a good starter set, buy this set. Know this however, you will want to expand this set by purchasing other Lego sets. In the meantime, Leggo my Lego and let us have fun building and creating.

I Want a Stomp Rocket for My Birthday!!!

I bought this on a lark after it was mentioned as being on sale on a bargain board. My niece was invited to attend a 4 year old boy's b-day party and it sounded interesting. The day after the party my sister called me to tell me I made a big mistake... I should have bought TWO!!!

Turns out this was the HIT at the birthday party, with the kids and adults all playing with it.

For my niece's 4th b-day this was one of only two things she requested. At her party she received all sorts of wonderful presents but the one which she was most excited about was the "STOOOOOOMP ROCKET! It was the first gift she opened and played with, right at the party!

It took about 5 minutes to put the launch together, and the 4yr old was showing all of the older "kids" (her aunts and uncles) how to use it. It is simple and lots of fun. While I would not identify it as an "educational" toy, it does teach kids that different amounts of pressure will cause the rocket to fly higher. Also the launch can be tilted so instead of straight up, it can shoot the rocket at an angle.

Just make sure that you are not near trees or too close to a house as we lost two rockets over the trees into the neighbor's yard. We had kids of all ages, from 4 to 80 playing with it. Great fun!

Inexpensive-Easy-Fun-Toy

Bought it for the son's 4th birthday outdoor party. All the kids and adults loved it. Very easy to assemble and use. The only drawback is that the rockets can break easily.

Great toy!

I ordered one of these for my two year old son. I thought he was too young for it, but after a few tries he became a pro! This is a really fun toy for the whole family. I'm going to buy several and keep them in my gift closet for kids birthdays.

So much fun, but fins aren't very durable

I got this for my 4 year old son who loves. I'm not sure who had more fun with it - the adults in the playground or the kids. all the kids took turns jumping on the stomp rocket and sending the rockets high into the air. Once the adults jumped on it, they went well over 100 feet high and the kids had a great time running and trying to catch them. Unfortunately the fins easily tear off of the rockets when they are handled by the kids in the rough way that little kids will handle things. Good thing I bought extra rockets!

Amazing, Simple, and Fun!!!

I got this toy for my son's 2nd birthday and it was a big hit! The whole family tried it out and loved it. I was a little skeptical at first when I took it out of the package because it seemed flimsy but, it exceeded my expectations. I also didn't believe that it could go as high as they claim but, even my 2 year old can make that thing fly up high and fast. Amazing toy, I would recommend it for everyone but specifically ages 2-10

An instant favorite in our house!

These blocks were a gift for our twin boys, who started playing with them at about 6 months. Both boys instantly loved these blocks. They are easy to hold in small hands and the colors and shapes seem to be engaging. We have dozens of toys but this bucket of blocks are always the first thing either baby plays with. They are so drawn to them in fact, we used these blocks as stimulation to encourage the boys to sit up on their own for the first time by placing a couple at their feet, and now use them to entice crawling. While they are not anywhere close to actually sorting them through the appropriate holes, in the three months they've been playing with these, the red bucket and the lid are every bit as much fun as the blocks themselves. It is not uncommon to see each baby with a couple blocks or a piece of the bucket despite having countless other options for toys. As parents we love the shapes and colors and are constantly reinforcing both during play. I like that these can grow with the babies for a while. They started out just holding them, then teething with them, banging them together to make noise, now they put them into the bucket, eventually they can sort the shapes. Many of the toys we have been given have very short windows of appropriateness for babies, these blocks are certainly getting use throughout the first year of development and probably beyond. And while they probably would have enjoyed them earlier than about 6 months, they were best once they could sit unassisted, as occasionally someone would tip over onto a block and bonk a head. Once they were stable sitting the blocks were a hit!

His favorite toy!

This is such an inexpensive, simple toy, yet it is hands down my 9 month old's favorite toy! If he starts crawling away from us all we have to do is put the blocks back in the bucket and shake it around and he just has to come over and dump them all out. He is starting to get that the pieces go in the holes, but mostly he just crawls around holding either the yellow lid or a block in each hand. He also loves to put the blocks into the little "slide" made for balls in another toy we have. Miraculously, with my son and 2 dogs, we have not lost a block yet!

Nonsensical design

This item can easily earn an award for the worst design. Seriously, whereas FisherPrice has many nice products, they seem to design this one without any thinking. The flaw is that the lid doesn't snap, so the child just takes the it off and plays with this sorter as with a bucket. Why would anyone try to figure out the right hole if the blocks can be easily put in and out after removing the lid? As a sorter, this item is completely useless.

Loves to build towers and knock them down

This has been my 9.5 month old's favorite toy for about a month. Mommy and Daddy build towers and she crawls over to disassemble them--sometimes taking it apart block by block and other times knocking them over with vigor. Smiles everytime. A must have toy.

Cute and Functional Throwback

I remember playing with this same toy as a child and my son loves it. It's a good distraction to play with while I'm making meals and such as well as teaching shapes and spacial recognition. Plus, with the handle, it can be a fun pool/bath toy too!

WOW

WELL MY PACKAGE WAS SHIPPED THE NEXT DAY I PLACED THE ORDER AND IT ARRIVED HERE THE NEXT DAY AFTER IT WAS SHIPPED!I WAS HONESTLY IN SHOCK ON HOW FAST THEY GOT MY ORDER AND SENT ME MY PACKAGE!VERY IMPRESSED!AND AS FOR THE TOY!ITS A GOOD SIZE AND HONESTY MY SON LOVES IT!I LIKE THAT ITS BENDABLE BECAUSE MY SON IS INTO THROWING THINGS AND SOMETIMES AT PEOPLE.LOL!SO ITS SOFT ENOUGH THAT NOBODY WILL GET HURT!2 THUMPS UP FOR YOU GUYS!AND YES I WILL BE DEFINITELY BUYING FROM YOU GUYS AGAIN!

Grandson

I purchased this based on the positive reviews for my 6 month old grandson. It is a toy he will actually reach or crawl towards so even with that amount of effort he does enjoy it. Because it bends, with his lack of co-ordination at this age, if it bounces off his head he doesn't seem to mind. It is "a good thing".

Keeps her busy!

She loves this toy... she just can't figure out how to get the ball out of the middle ; ) It's a great attention keeper.

Bendy Ball the Best

this is one of those toys your child will play with from as early as three months to who know how old! great design for small hands and fingers, colors and noises keep the child's interest. great for interactive play as the grow older.

My baby loves it...

When I took this ball out of the box, I was initially quite disappointed. It seemed like too much money to pay for a simple ball. However, I changed my mind after I gave it to my 3.5 month old daughter to play with. She is just starting to try to grasp things, and she has a very easy time holding this ball. I can only imagine that she will have even more fun with it after she gets older and learns how to roll it on the floor.

I also take this toy along when we go somewhere. I attach a Boogin' Head pacifier clip to it, and attach the other end of the clip to her clothing so it doesn't get lost.

Great toy

This is a good game. I assume everyone knows a little about the game, so I'll just say this version is well-constructed with nice visuals.

I would not recommend Seafarers, but Cities and Knights is a good expansion. The 5-6 Player extensions are worthwhile.

part missing

I have bought this game as a present to my husband. It came in, brand new, no problems from the outside.

When his birthday came, we opened it. Three of the crucial parts of the board was missing. Amazon has refused to take the faulty item back, because more than 30 days has passed since the day of the purchase.

BOTTOM LINE: the game itself is excellent and I love it. CAUTION: to avoid disappointment, open it and check it even if you are planning to give it as a present

Great Game

It is a fun game, but I don't think it will last as long as other games I have purchased. For the price it should be better built. I would never pay the retail price for this item.

4th Edition NOT an improvement

I love Settlers and I would also recommend the expansion pack as it is a must for any game with 4 players or more (the game is faster and more enjoyable as spots with good resources are less scarce).

As for this edition, I have to say I am a little disappointed. The resource tiles feel flimsy compared to the older editions. The border of the board sets up like a puzzle and then the resource tiles should fit in snugly inside. In theory it should work, but unless you're playing on large flat table and are incredibly patient and careful the set up is frustrating. In Africa we had an edition that had the sea border made up of individual tiles and all the tiles could be thrown in a Zip Lock bag and could be set up on the floor of a tent if needed. Not possible with this edition!

But really, once the game is set up it's amazing. Try to find a better older edition, but if you can't buy this one and get past the painful set up, because Settlers is one of the best board games ever!

Perhaps the best board game ever

Settlers of Catan is by far the king of the Spiel des Jahres winners. Every game can be different, as the "board" is made up of individual hexagonal pieces that you can place randomly. There are several strategies to win, and often your strategy can change one or more times during a single game based on how you are doing and how your opponents are doing. It really makes you think on your toes. Resource constraints, trading with your opponents, and deciding on the various avenues of growth all come into play to make this an engaging game.

The beauty of the game is how the person in the lead can change frequently during the game. You have to be careful not to concentrate too much on one opponent while another sneaks up and wins. And this isn't Monopoly -- in most games, most if not all players have a chance at winning during the endgame.

The game components are all of top-notch quality, with sturdy cardboard and wooden pieces.

I would also highly recommend the expansions.

Best toy I have ever bought

This is the first review I've written anywhere for anything, so that should tell you right off the bat how great this toy must be! I bought it for my 6-month old, who is now 11 months, and she has enjoyed it non-stop. She played with it while she was in a sitting position when she was younger (propped the tabletop up at an angle with just two of the legs), and then when she started to stand with support, she used it in full table mode. The variety of music is the best thing about this toy - there are so many songs triggered by the different mechanisms on the table, it's really great. And the songs are really not too annoying. When the baby flips the page of the book, the table changes from music mode to singing mode, teaching the baby the alphabet and commands like "up/down", "high/low" and "open/close". And there's a switch that changes the language to Spanish if you prefer. Another positive to mention - my child has really abused this toy, flipping the plastic book page back and forth rapidly, and pulling on the banjo lever over and over. I am surprised it hasn't short-circuited. I could go on, but I don't want to get any more wordy than I already have! Bottom line is that if you want your baby to self-amuse a little while you enjoy a cup of coffee in peace, then this is the toy.

One of the best!

I purchased the Leap Frog Musical Table from Amazon last week, and my 8 month old daughter has been playing with it nonstop! She is just learning to stand and she will play with it until her little legs get too tired. Then I can pop the legs off and she can sit and play. This toy is a refreshing change from most of the annoying, tinny, and repetitive baby toys out there on the market. It introduces baby to a variety of jazz rhythms and different instrument sounds (I love the trombone!) It also has the "ABC/123" mode, in Spanish and in English. Plus, it is about $15 cheaper (both on Amazon and in stores) than similar products made by other brands, which is nice. This is by far one of the best infant toys we have purchased.

Great

I bought this for my grand daughter's first birthday. It was easy to put together. She loved it! In fact it was the toy she kept going back to. She smiled, and jigged while the different music was playing. Very durable. I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for an entertaining and educational gift.

Toddler treasure

I purchased this LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table for two toddlers. In both cases they not only loved it when they received it, but it is a toy they continued to use for a considerable length of time. The colors are bright, the sounds are fun (not annoying for the adults), and there are so many different things with which to play. The height is ideal for toddlers, and if they are still a bit wobbly, they can hold on securely while they play with it. As the child grows, he or she will discover new things to play with. This is one of my favorite developmental toys for toddlers. Highly recommended.LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table

Nice one to have

Bought this table for my 9 month old and he loves it. Initially we had set it without the legs but as my son started to stand up , we put the legs on. It provides different options for my baby to play with and he uses it a lot. Good solid construction and value for money

Great toy! Very durable.

My son has had this toy for well over a year now. It's been slobbered on by my dog (a messy boxer) dropped, thrown, kicked and basically abused as only a toddler can do to a toy and yet, it still goes on strong. The battery case must be well insulated, because this toy sure is tough. Some of the stickers are worse for the wear, but my DS doesn't seem to care. He loves the Sesame Street characters and it DOES keep him away from Daddy's remote, which is NOT durable as we found out the hard way. I recommend this toy highly!

Adult Remote Substitute?

I bought this for my 1 year old daughter because she kept stealing our remote, unfortunately it just doesn't hold her attention very long. I think it tricked her for a short period of time, but it just doesn't seem to be something she plays with. The sounds are cute and fun, but not sure how much use we will get out of it.

Button #3 says "Get Lost".

My daughter is around 1 yr old and learning to speak. I was shock that one of the buttons says "Get Lost". It is the #3 button. I called Fisher Price and at first, the representative said that they will not make a product that do that. Then, she researched into it and apologized that it does say that because it is the Grouch character from Sesame Street on the #3 button and he says those kinds of words. There is nothing you can do to turn that button off. I think I may have to take the toy away from my daughter because the #3 is right there on the right where she presses frequently. Overall, I would not recommend this toy to a friend. I do not want my daughter's first words to be "Get Lost".

Overpriced and not engaging

I bought this for my 7 month old daughter who loves Elmo and remote controls. It doesn't engage her so I thought it was a waste of $11. She likes other interactive toys but not interested in this one.

Broke in less than a month!

My child receieved this toy for his birthday and less than one month later it broke.

Great product even for little ones!

My daughter was 1 when she first started playing with this. She is now 2 and I have ordered many other sets from Melissa and Doug. I find their products to be very durable, and I have never had an issue with the paint. Will be buying a ton more in the future!

My little kitchen helper

This toy is fantastic. I keep this in one of my bottom drawers in the kitchen. My son will take it out while I'm preparing for a meal and cut along with me. He was only 1 1/2 when we purchased this toy and caught on very quickly. The nice thing is that the pieces range in difficulty. The loaf of bread and watermelon are pretty easy to cut while the slices of bread and lime (or pepper or whatever it is) are more difficult. He is almost 2 and still using the set and it seems to have taught him how to cut and hold the pieces very well. And of course it helped me keep him busy while I was trying to get food on the table. As far as the durability goes, the wood pieces hold up very well. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the velcro does start to wear after use making the pieces very easy to get apart.
* As a side note, we also have the cookie set and he doesn't play with it nearly as much. Not sure if it is too much of the same thing or he just doesn't like it.

2 YR OLD LOVES

My daughter received this for her 2nd birthday...she LOVES it!!! I think this is good for her fine motor skills working on using the knife.

I give up...

People all say they love this toy. I bought it about 1.5 years ago. I have tried to like it, as my daughter got older I hoped my feelings about it would improve, but they haven't (She is 4 and my son is 18 months). It is cute and maybe for an older child who likes puzzles it would be great, but the way that it has to be put together is not easy for a small child. Some pieces have two sides of the same type of velcro and if you misplace those, the rest of the pieces are useless. It also makes it hard for little ones to get it together correctly. My kids do enjoy playing with the little pieces, so it hasn't been a total waste, but I always end up having to put them back together and search for the parts all over the house. I feel similarly about the sandwich kit. The cookies and the cake are great. I also have the 4 food groups and I wish I had ordered two of those instead of this.

Best toy for ages 18 months and up

My daughter loves it, and it is the first toy she goes to instantly. Great for developing fine motor skills,to learn colors, fruit/vegetables, and even putting "sandwiches" together. Highly recommend, a favorite in out house!

The toy is fine as long as it works, Leapfrog ... not so much.

I purchased a Leapster 2 for my 5-year-old grandson, along with four games, which he enjoyed immensely. The device suddenly stopped working after a few months, although it had not been abused and was in pristine condition. I wrote to Leapfrog in July asking for help and first they recommended cleaning battery contacts, etc., which I did to no avail. I sent them pictures showing what I had done. I asked if I could return the unit for repair but they said instead that I should deface the front of the device by writing a RMA# (which they provided) on it with a black magic marker. They said if I sent a picture of this, along with scans of my receipt from amazon.com then they would replace the unit. I thought this was nice of them until I realized months later that they were just giving me the run-around.
There were many emails back and forth, twice they asked me to resend the proofs that I had already sent them, and at the end of each email they wrote "..we have already processed the replacement and rest assured this will come in the mail within 10 to 15 business days." However, I have never received the promised replacement. I am angry at being lied to. I provided them with everything they requested and followed their instructions to the letter. Consumers should be aware that they likely cannot trust the Leapfrog customer service department.

Durable Fun Education Toy

My daughter received this as a gift and now her little sister (3) uses it also. this is a great learning tool that is fun and durable. My daughters love playing with it, but the youngest has not learned to treat it with care.

My 4 year old daughter LOVES her leapster!!

I bought this for my daughter for her 4th birthday(she has the pink one), she LOVES IT!! She wants to play it all the time. It very easy to set up and download the first "free" game. I also bought the Tinker bell game. She LOVES her Tinker Bell game. It's very educational and she'll be able to learn and play for sometime!
I would recommend this to any parent who has a child from 4-8.

Stylus doesn't work, and leapfrong cust. serv. is a nightmare

I ordered this for my daughter and gave it to her just in time for a long car trip we're leaving on. She opened the unit, and as she opened each of the 4 games I got to go w/ it, she got more and more excited to play it! Imagine our disappointment when we popped the beloved princesses into the unit, waited 15 minutes for my husband to register it on their website (not optional,) and sat through a ridiculously long series of intro screens that you have to endure EVERY TIME you put a new game in only to find out the stylus really had about 30% functionality. This was last night. She tried to play the games, but as the stylus is garbage, she got very frustrated and gave up on them. This morning we tried again, only to have the stylus not work at all! I call leapfrog to request a refund, with the expectation that this would not be a big deal for a defective unit, and I would go out today and buy one in a store. Now imagine my anger when I get through to leapfrog in India, I'm asked a series of identifying questions, email, phone number, etc. (which I had to keep repeating b/c of the language barrier) before I can even explain the problem. Then I'm told that if I want a refund, I have to ship the unit back, along w/ the headphones that don't work either, at my expense, and that's only after they give me a return authorization number. To get a replacement, I have to write the RAN on the screen in sharpie, take a picture of it, scan the receipt, and send it to my friend in India. I'm not kidding. Why they can't just send a self-addressed envelope or box w/ the new unit is beyond me. I should expect my (hopefully) functioning unit in 10-15 days. So, I'm out of luck for our very long drive. Below is a copy of my instructions for getting a working toy for which I have already paid. Skip this thing, or be prepared for a huge headache and very disappointed child.

We apologize for the inconvenience & for the trouble you are experiencing right now.
Below are the instructions you need to follow in order to receive your product replacement.
You will need to scan & send a copy of the receipt, and also deface the product with the following RMA# xxx Once this is done you can email a photo of the defaced product.
Once we receive this information we will enter it into our system, and process your replacement item to be shipped.
Please note: Once we receive your copy of the receipt, or picture of the defaced product it can take up to 10 to 15 business days for you to receive a replacement item.
Should you need further assistance please let us know.
Thank you.

Died after 3 days

I cannot believe that this game did not last more than 3 days after presenting my 5 y-o with it. This product is not durable I do not recommend that any buys it. Yes, it is a fun tool, etc. But it doesn't last long, the touchscreen being the main purpose of using the device is the 1st thing to go. Once that is unusable there isn't much else you can do with this game other than to use it as paperweight TSK!!!!