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Doctor Who Complete Fourth Series (or Complete 30th Season...)

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 11:54:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - Doctor Who was a show that I adored as a child, but when it came back to television in 2005 I never expected that I would end up liking it even more as an adult! The updated version of the show is wonderful viewing for the entire family, with an...

Very Cute, But Sadly It Has Some Flaws...

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:06:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - When son #3 came along, we already had a house full of toys and baby gear left over from sons #1 and #2, so we told everyone that we had plenty of baby stuff and really didn't need more. My parents took it upon themselves to comb the toy store...

It's Bigger On the Inside...

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 02:58:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - I've been a fan of Doctor Who since I was a little kid in the late 70's/early 80's, but as a Doctor Who fan in America there were no cool toys I could purchase to play with back then. Now I'm an adult and the show is back and better than ever, so...

Transforming Tool Truck is Terriffic for my Tinkering Toddler

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 04:31:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My 3 year old is quite the little tinkerer, always taking things apart to see how they go together. Although my son isn't a big fan of the Handy Manny television show, he repeatedly asked for the Handy Manny 2-in-1 Transforming Tool Truck...

Fob Watch - Time Lord not included

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:37:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - One of the high points of Doctor Who's Third season was a two part episode based on Paul Cornell's book, "Human Nature". A wonderful episode in many ways, it contained two "props" that have become highly sought after by Doctor Who fans. One is the...

Doctor Who Clockwork Man - The Most Beautiful Monster Yet

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 03:06:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - The revived British cult hit show Doctor Who has provided a wealth of new monsters to scare a new generation of fans, and with vastly improved special effects these new monsters are more strikingly < i> rendered and realized than ever before. Easily...

I've Always Wanted My Own TARDIS!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:22:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - I've been an American Doctor Who fan since I was a small child, but unfortunately the toys weren't readily available in America so, needless to say, I never had any. Now I'm an adult and the show is back and more popular than ever, and now I can live...

Doctor Who: The Complete Third Series: Doctor Who - The Complete Third Series (or Complete 29th Season...)

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:46:15 GMT

Both Better and Worse than Fisher Price's Former Cradle Swings

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:58:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - When my second child was born a friend gave us their Fisher
Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing because we were dying to try out the whole "cradle...

Nope, it's not broken... It's supposed to work that way...

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:02:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - Bakugan Balls were all the rage at my almost 7-year old's summer camp this year, so even though he rarely ever sees the cartoon that the toy is based upon, Bakugan Balls were the #1 item on my son's "7th Birthday Wish List". We had to scour the stores...

Fisher-Price Fun to Learn Potty: Good Choice if Your Child is "Scared" of Real Toilets

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:39:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - At around 2½ years of age my little guy started telling us before he needed to go, but was afraid of our big (normal sized) toilets. I think he was accustomed to the little potties at day care, which are more kid-sized. He was even interested in...

Disney Pixar Cars Tip and Toot Tractor: Tipping and Tooting With Disney!

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:45:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My 2½ year old, who loves all vehicles, simply adores the Pixar movie Cars. One part of the movie that causes every boy I know to laugh out loud is the scene where Mater the tow-truck takes Lightening McQueen "tractor tipping". When my son...

This Seat has Boosted My Opinion of Boosters!

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:17:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My 6 year old has reached an age where he has friends in the neighborhood who come to visit (and he goes to visit them). There have been a few times where I've wanted to run out to a restaurant or over to the ice cream parlor with my kids plus one...

...Because Every Boy Needs a Dollhouse!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:08:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - When my older son was a toddler he LOVED playing with play houses, as did most of his little male friends, so I never understood why toy manufacturers seem to insist on putting pink all over the doll houses that were available back then! The Fisher...

Arrrgghh! A Pirate Ship for Toddlers!

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 23:05:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My two year old is quite the little vehicle aficionado. He's nuts for anything that moves -- planes, trains, automobiles, and boats. We've got an over-abundance of cars and trains around our house, so when I was presented with the opportunity to try...

Fisher-Price Disney/Pixar CARS Spiral Speedway: Pixar Cars Spiral Speedway - Simple But Fun

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:52:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My youngest son is a real fanatic when it comes to Pixar's Cars movie. I had taken my sons to Toys 'R Us so each of them could pick out one toy as a treat for good behavior. My eldest is entering quite a picky stage, so we must have walked over the...

Transformers Optimus Prime Battle Big Blaster: My Son and his Big Blaster!

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:55:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - I must admit that I'm not a big fan of "gun toys", and while we don't have an outright ban on them I do try to limit the number of toy guns that end up in my boys' toy collection. When my Transformers-loving eldest began his begging and pleading...

Transformers Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet: Now Your Child Can Sound Like a Robot (and Look Like One Too)!

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:36:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My little guy has loved Transformer-type toys ever since my husband gave him some of the ones he played with as a child. With the release of the new Transformers movie, the toy store shelves have been inundated with new transforming toys that my son has...

Take Along Thomas Train Yard: Fun on the Run with the Take Along Thomas Train Yard

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:03:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My youngest is an absolute nut for anything on wheels, so I wasn't surprised when he was absolutely enamored with the Thomas train tables set up at our local Barnes and Nobel and Toys R Us stores. Back when I was still deciding whether or not to go for...

Cute But Useless

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:49:16 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My youngest went through a huge Baby Einstein phase when he was a baby, so he ended up getting a bunch of Baby Einstein gifts for his first (and even his second) birthday. Most of the toys he received were fine, but the Baby Einstein Shapes and...

My Son's Constant Companion - Sounds Push-Along Thomas

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:03:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My 2 year old is a fanatic when it comes to anything on wheels, so of course he's turning into quite the little Thomas the Tank Engine aficionado. When we was young enough that we were concerned about getting him the smaller Thomas toys, we got him the...

Enjoy the Feeding Frenzy with Piranha Panic

Wed, 23 May 2007 13:38:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My 5 year old has discovered the joy of being obnoxious. Usually such a sweet child, he's become enamored with rude noises and pranks and "jokes" that are more obnoxious than funny. When he saw a commercial for the Piranha Panic game, where...

Adorable First Remote Control Car

Wed, 2 May 2007 13:50:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My toddler son is OBSESSED with anything on wheels (that includes shopping carts, other people's strollers, etc). He had confiscated one of my older son's remote control cars but couldn't quite get the hang of the somewhat complicated controls. When I...

Old MacDonald Drove a Tractor!

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:51:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - My toddler absolutely adores anything on wheels and also has a bit of an obsession with horses. When we saw the Funtime Tractor (which is also featured in one of his favorite "Baby Einstein" videos) available online, we figured it would be...

Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series: Doctor Who - The Complete Second Series (or Complete 28th Season Really)

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:42:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mizgnomer - Doctor Who was one of my favorite shows as a child, and I was delighted to see it brought back to television in such a glorious way. It's so much fun, with an excellent mix of action, comedy, and drama all with a sense of great adventure. Season two...