Sunday, May 6, 2012

Little Tikes Classic Table and Chairs Set

Little Tikes Classic Table and Chairs Set Review



Little Tikes Classic Table and Chairs Set Feature

  • Smooth 21.5" wide table surface accomodates plenty of children for arts and crafts, snack time and games
  • Sturdy, double wall plastic construction is designed to last year after year and is easy to wipe clean
  • Includes two chairs
  • Table Size: 21.5"Lx21.5"Wx19"H
  • Chair Size: 12.5"Lx11.5"Wx16"H
Pull up a chair! Little Tikes makes some of the most rugged toys around for the pintsize set, and this table and two chairs are no exception. Cast in thick, sturdy plastic, the 21-inch-square table rests atop four rounded legs, each 19 inches high. A decorative border picturing crayons, scissors, and paintbrushes wraps around the edge, suggesting a possible use for the table aside from just sitting or snacking. But don't worry about the occasional paint (or cherry Kool-Aid) spill--the tabletop is slightly recessed to keep accidents on the table and off the floor. The two curved-back chairs are molded in the same tough plastic, with stubby legs that put them 10 inches off the ground. The seatbacks are 16 inches high; the seats themselves measure 11 inches wide by 9 inches deep. --Paul Hughes Little Tikes Classic Toys by Little TikesFor almost 40 years Little Tikes has been making iconic and classic toys like the Classic Doll Stroller and Doll Buggy. Your kids will enjoy the same Classic Castle playhouse or Table and Chairs that you did in your childhood. Choose from several toy boxes. Little Tikes classic toys - creating fond childhood memories generation after generation. This classic table and chairs set is big enough to handle a wide spectrum of growing imaginations! Smooth 21.5" wide table surface accommodates plenty of children for arts and crafts, snack time and games Includes two chairs Sturdy, double wall plastic construction is designed to last year after year and is easy to wipe clean. (Supplies not included.) Age 2 - 6 yearsSpecifications: Product Dimensions: 19"H x 21.5"W x 21.5"D


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Little Tikes Roll 'n Pop Vac

Little Tikes Roll 'n Pop Vac Review



Little Tikes Roll 'n Pop Vac Feature

  • 2-in-1 stand-up push vacuum and detachable hand vac
  • Popping beads simulate dirt pick-up
  • Hand vac will have popping beads action
  • No batteries required

This colorful 2-in-1 vacuum features a detachable hand vac for double the popping fun! This vacuum is perfect for keeping little ones busy while mom or dad tidy up the home. Just roll it around for fun popping sounds or use the hand vac for those hard-to-reach areas!

  • Recommended Ages: 18 Months & Up


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. Play Table with Umbrella

Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. Play Table with Umbrella Review



Little Tikes Easy Store Jr. Play Table with Umbrella Feature

  • Sized right for younger children
  • Indoor/outdoor table "unlocks" and folds for portability or storage
  • UV protection provided by stylish umbrella
  • No tools are required to set it up or take it down
  • Seats 4 children
Little Tikes Endless Adventures Easy Store Jr. Play Table with Umbrella Sized right for younger children, this indoor/outdoor table *unlocks* and folds for portability or storage. Part of the exciting Endless Adventures? line of color-coordinated products to complement any outdoor environment. Made in the USA with US and imported parts


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Little Tikes Play Smarter Cook 'N Learn Kitchen

Little Tikes Play Smarter Cook 'N Learn Kitchen Review



Little Tikes Play Smarter Cook 'N Learn Kitchen Feature

  • Teaches color, shapes, numbers, letters, following directions, sorting and measuring
  • Comes with 3 food sets: Sandwich Set with 7 accessories, Veggie Stir Fry set with 9 accessories, Mixing Bowl Set with 16 accessories
  • Recipe cards are programmed for free-play recognition
  • All food sets play their own song at the end of each lesson
  • Includes 38 accessories
The interactive Play Smarter Cook'n Learn Kitchen by Little Tikes encourages young kids to learn to cook and to cook to learn. Intended for ages three and older, the kid-size (42-inch-high) kitchenette comes ready for imaginative play with 37 accessories including a wide variety of plastic foods, cookware, and utensils. The kitchen itself features a refrigerator, oven, sink, stovetop, counter, and storage shelf.



The kitchen speaks to teach foods, colors, shapes, and sizes. View larger.

What We Think


Fun Factor:

Durability:

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The Good: Interactive kitchen talks, recognizes foods, teaches, and responds

The Bad: A little time and muscle needed for initial setup

In a Nutshell: Plenty of accessories and games for hours of independent and interactive play

At a Glance

Ages: 3 and older
Requires: 3 AA batteries (not included)
But this is no ordinary kitchen! When it's turned on, any time your child puts one of the food items on the built-in cutting board or in a frying pan on the burner, the kitchen recognizes the food and names it out loud. Plus, the kitchen has an interactive recipe game mode that helps kids learn how to follow directions as well as to recognize foods, food groups, colors, numbers, shapes, sizes, and textures--all in an encouraging and fun way. This kitchen comes with a place setting and three recipe food sets: Breakfast, Cutting Fruit Salad, and Veggie Stir Fry.

Plenty to Do in the Talking Kitchen: Play and Learn, Cook and Sing
The kitchen is made out of durable, easily wiped-down plastic and an internal electronics and speaker system for the kitchen's food recognition and voice abilities. The oven and the fridge both have doors that swing open and closed, and a handy little towel rack hangs over the space where the included wastebasket nestles. The recipe cards slide neatly into a holder on the back wall, providing a handy reference when gathering ingredients at the start of each game. Each recipe food set has two levels, offering you two games per recipe card.

The kitchen's upbeat, female voice speaks in rhymed couplets and often breaks into enthusiastic snippets of song. If a child makes a mistake, the voice remains friendly and encouraging--and each successfully completed step is met with abundant praise. At the end of a game, the kitchen busts out into a fun song about the lessons learned. The entire kitchen set is backed by a 1-year limited warranty, and other Little Tikes deluxe appliances and recipe packs (sold separately) can be used with the kitchen as well.

What's Cooking? A Kitchen Test Run
The initial setup for the Cook'n Learn Kitchen takes a little time and adult muscle, although no drilling is necessary. You just need a Phillips head screwdriver, the provided screws, and three AA batteries (not included).

Once all the parts are in place and accessories unpacked, the kitchen instantly invites play and interaction. The fruits and butter stick have an innovative Velcro design, giving you the repeatable satisfaction of slicing the fruits in half or cutting off a slab of butter. When you throw something into the pan, the kitchen makes a sizzling sound. Another highlight--the plastic egg cracks in half to release the adorable cloth egg yolk inside.

The verbal directions follow step-by-step recipe logic, and usually end excitingly in a culminating dish such as a pancake, omelet, or stir fry. The spoken responses have a fair amount of variety to keep things fresh, and the songs will have your child singing along in no time. But even when the voice is turned off, the kitchen offers plenty for an active little cook to enjoy.




Use the knife to slice foods. View larger.


When you put something in the pan, it makes a sizzling frying sound. View larger.

What's in the Box
12-piece interactive kitchen, 9-piece Cutting Fruit Salad Set, 8-piece Veggie Stir Fry Set, 11-piece Breakfast Set, 5-piece place setting, 3 recipe cards, wastebasket, necessary screws, and instructions.
The Little Tikes Play Smarter Kitchen features two interactive play modes. In Free Play Mode, children play as they please and the kitchen "recognizes" the food they use through RFID technology. In Learning Mode, kitchen dwellers are prompted to follow the instructions given on the recipe cards. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 36"L x 13"W x 42"H. Adult assembly required.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Step2 Gather & Grille Playhouse

Step2 Gather & Grille Playhouse Review



Step2 Gather & Grille Playhouse Feature

  • Outdoor patio area with built-in grill and bench for two
  • Dutch door and large windows
  • Built-in kitchen with sink and fun decals
  • Electronic doorbell with realistic chime
  • 5 piece accessory set included
Sit outdoors in the patio area with built-in grill and bench for two or come into the kitchen with sink, 5 pc. accessory set, electronic doorbell (requires 2 AA" batteries, not included), Dutch door, and large windows. Made in the USA. 59" H. x 72" L. x 51 1/2" W. Ages 18 mos. +."


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Bar-B-Que Play Food

Bar-B-Que Play Food Review



Complete our BBQ Party (CPX-446L) with this 34 pc. life-like vinyl food set. Kids can grill" 2 hot dogs and 2 burgers to place on the 4 buns complete with condiments. Hot dog bun is 5-1/2" L. (Plates not included). Ages 3 yrs. +."


Saturday, March 24, 2012

Little Tikes Tender Heart Talking Vanity

Little Tikes Tender Heart Talking Vanity Review



Little Tikes Tender Heart Talking Vanity Feature

  • Light-Up fashion mirror, Handy flip-up storage,
  • Interactive accessories, Two-sided Interative Vanity with Full length mirror, 2+ years
  • As she plays with the accessories at the light-up makeup mirror, a friendly voice talks to her & plays along.
  • Includes a Stool and 6 Accessories
  • Requires 6 "AA" (9 volt) Alkaline Batteries
Light-Up fashion mirror, Handy flip-up storage, Interactive accessories, Two-sided with Full length mirror, 2+ years Maximum weight on stool is 60 lbs.


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Step2 Grill and Play Patio Caf

Step2 Grill and Play Patio Caf Review



Step2 Grill and Play Patio Caf Feature

  • Realistic kitchen and dining area all in one! Dual-sided design encourFor Ages group play
  • Kitchen side includes pretend charcoal grill, sink with swivel faucet and two stove top burners with clicking knobs
  • Stainless steel oven and refrigerator enhance role play and provide valuable storage of playtime accessories
  • Raised dining area features realistic tile counter top and two attached stools
  • Includes an adjustable umbrella which provides protection from sun and harmful ultraviolet rays
Unique outdoor kitchen combines dining area and grill for a sizzlin’ good time. Kitchen and Grill combined with a picnic table. Includes a 40" umbrella to shade from the sun. Realistic kitchen and dining area all in one. Dual-sided design encourages group play. Kitchen side includes pretend charcoal grill, sink with swivel faucet and two stove top burners with clicking knobs. “Stainless steel” oven and refrigerator enhance role play and provide valuable storage of playtime accessories. Raised dining area features a realistic “tile” counter top and two attached stools. Includes 40” (101.6 cm) adjustable umbrella which provides protection from sun and harmful ultraviolet rays.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Little Tikes Home and Garden Playhouse

Little Tikes Home and Garden Playhouse Review



Little Tikes Home and Garden Playhouse Feature

  • Kids will love helping to put this house together. They can build the fence and hang the flower box all by themselves!
  • Includes pounding bench and toolbox, and a sand & water/planting play area.
  • Kitchenette has pretend stove with clicker knobs and a faucet for imaginative play!
  • Plant and grow real flowers in the flower box!
  • Playhouse features an open design with a working door, mailbox with flag, and multiple play areas
18 months and up. Children can become carpenters and gardeners as they help put this house together. They can build a fence, hang the flower box and plant and grow real flowers. Other fun features include kitchenette with stove and faucet, mailbox with flag, pounding bench, toolbox and sand and water/planting play area. Assembly required.


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Step2 New Traditions Table & Chairs Set

Step2 New Traditions Table & Chairs Set Review



Step2 New Traditions Table & Chairs Set Feature

  • One table & two chairs
  • Table & chairs can be used as a craft table, eating table and more!
  • Minimal adult assembly required
2 years & up. The unique "X" design legs provide superior durability and stability while . Includes table and two chairs. Chair holds maximum 75 lbs. Seat height 11". Minor assembly. Table: 20"H x 30"W x 30"D. Made in the USA.


Thursday, March 1, 2012

Little Tikes Cookin' Fun Baking Set

Little Tikes Cookin' Fun Baking Set Review



Making a "cake" is so much more fun when you have all the necessary pretend appliances. This 12-piece set comes with a 2-speed mixer that really spins and makes real-life electronic sounds. You also get mixing bowls, a spatula, measuring spoons and a scale. Requires 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox

Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox Review



Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox Feature

  • Sand area features molded in ramps and roadways
  • Use the real working excavator to dig in the sand and load up the dump truck
  • Truck ramp doubles as lid to keep sand dry
  • Accessories included: 2 characters, sand cup, sand sifter, shovel, rake, dump truck
Dig in to the action and load up on fun with this Little Tikes Big Digger Sandbox! Sand area features molded in ramps and roadways. Use the real working excavator to dig in the sand and load up the dump truck. Truck ramp doubles as lid to keep sand dry. Accessories included: 2 characters, sand cup, sand sifter, shovel, rake and dump truck.


Friday, February 17, 2012

Little Tikes Cook N Learn Pasta Set 3+

Little Tikes Cook N Learn Pasta Set 3+ Review



Little Tikes Cook N Learn Pasta Set 3+ Feature

  • includes
  • 2 pastas , 1 meat ball topper
  • 1 peas topper
  • 2 plates , 1 sauce, 1 cheese , 1 recipe card
  • Follow the recipe for perfect play pasta
Cook N Learn Pasta Set from Little Tikes teaches colors and food groups. Develop imagination and reasonin skills ...Ages 3+


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Little Tikes Makin' Mud Pies Play Set

Little Tikes Makin' Mud Pies Play Set Review



Make a perfect mud pie every time with this amazing outdoor kitchen set.Features:Hand-crank mud mixer. Mixer head pivots up and down just like Mom's! Real working sink uses water reservoir. Pump button for water release. Additional accessory sets are available and sold separately. No batteries needed!


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Little Tikes: Intelli-Tikes MagiCook Kitchen

Little Tikes: Intelli-Tikes MagiCook Kitchen Review



Cook up hours of fun and interactive play with this electronic kitchen from Little Tikes. It makes role-play even more fun with over 50 electronic food and cooking phrases. Place the pretend foods on the stovetop or oven, and an electronic chip will respond with a phrase. Each pretend item has a special electronic chip that cues the stove to sound off with phrases. Includes 15 accessories and five interactive food items. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 28.5"L x 15"W x 42.25"H.