Archive for December, 2009
Lots of fun but cheap plastic. Pros:
* Inexpensive
* Lots of fun
* Even older kids and adults can have a little fun with it
Cons:
* Very cheaply made (minus one star for this)
* Only one speed – may be a little too fast for younger kids
Other:
* Uses 1 C battery
* Introduced my 3 year old to “cheating” as he figured out how to stop Lets Go Fishin from spinning while he caught a fish 
* MADE IN CHINA
Great Game!. I love Blink! My friends and I play all the time! You have to match cards with shape, color, or number. You try to get rid of all of your cards before the other person. It is the fastest game in the world! I would definetly reccomend this game to kids 7 and up, but adults will love this game too! This game is loads of fun and even educational!
The gift that never got given!. I bought this toy as a gift for the 7 year old daughter of my niece that we rarely see. My 7 year old son picked Bop It up in the store and I bought it because it was late and I was tired of shopping. 24 hours later it is out of the box and not leaving my house as a gift (I will have to buy another!) Very fun and addicting for “kids” of all ages. Helps younger kids learn focus, dexterity, listening, hand coordination. The multi levels make it fun for older kids and adults. It does have a volume level, although you really have to focus to hear the commands on the quiet level. I like that the “shout” command option can be turned off. Love that it can be played solo or with a group of kids. Can’t speak to durability as have only had it 24 hours, but seems as durable as any game. Would be great for travel when the kids need something to entertain them. A great gift for not a lot of money.
Gong Gong Mommy. Maybe this should be called the Grandparents game. I also grew up playing it with “Gong Gong Mommy and Gong Gong Daddy” What great memories of this game I have. It not only is fun, but it is educational as well. I can’t wait to play it with my kids. I highly recommend this game.
I’ve recommended these lights to others…Here’s why.. The system was totally worth Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set for me and I would recommend it to anyone who rides on city streets as I do in Seattle.
The mounting: I had a little bit of a hard time mounting the back light where I wanted it, but was very adjustable once mounted. The front light goes on the handlebars like a breeze.
Back Blinky: It is really bright when the High Intensity LED lights up. I made the mistake of looking at it, and was seeing spots for a while afterwards. The only drawback is that you have to be mindful as the battery is winding down, because it will still blink but not nearly as intense as it would be with a fresh battery.
The Front Light: It is dynamite in the blinking mode(haven’t used it in steady mode). I don’t know how well cars can see it, but I have seen it light up the newer retro-reflective street signs from over 200yds(600 ft) away. It is very impressive.
Happy Riding.
Great product!. I installed two of these in my garage yesterday. I attached the hardware to a board, then the board to ceiling studs/joists. As others have pointed out, Racor PBH-1R Ceiling-Mounted Bike Lift s a good idea to find the center of the studs (for safety) and do plenty of measuring before attaching to the ceiling.
Although some have complained about the rope quality, my ropes appear fine and would be easy to replace if they ever wore out. It’s surprisingly easy to raise and lower the bike. I’m quite pleased with this product!
She loves it. I bought this as a Christmas present for my Niece. She loves it. It is her first bike of her very own. She always gets the hand me downs, but not this time. She rides Dora the Explorer 12-Inch Bike all the time.
grandmother. My 5 year old and 10 year old grandsons both enjoyed this game. I thought Qwirkle Board Game had great potential for building strategies and will probably purchase another to be used in my work with children.
Solid road bike. We got this for both my husband (6′1″) and myself (5′6″) and Schwinn Prelude Mens Road Bike fits fine for both of us. My seat is almost lowered all the way and his of course is higher. One of the front tires exploded in the first 2 minutes of the ride, so that was discouraging, but the others have held fine. Nice looking bike. Don’t forget to get a water bottle attachment!
Nice Style for a Child; Manual Stinks!. My son (11 years old) LOVES this bike. I like the style but the manual sucks! It is not written in a manner that makes Mongoose Gavel Boys Freestyle Bike clear which model it is referring to when detailing the various setups. I had a hard time figuring out the correct configuration for increasing the tension for the rear brakes….. my son eventually wrapped the line and used one of my hair bands to hold it to the handlebars to decrease the slack allowing enough tension for the rear brake to pull! I refuse to take this bike to the shop to pay upward of $100 for a $120 bike!