Nickelodeon Fit for Ninendo Wii

• Kids tested approval by children and moms for age-appropriateness, fun factor and quality
• Over 30 games with your favorite Nick Jr. characters, including biking with Dora, river rafting with Diego, running with Kai-lan and jump rope with the Backyardigans
• Developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway, Ph.D., game emphasizes heart health, cardio, strength building, balance, endurance and coordination
• Works with both the Balance Board and Wii Remote
• Ability for parents to program various exercise routines for their child and track their progress

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Customer Reviews

Excellent workout title for young kids
With all the Wii exercise games out there, it seems that there’s been a paucity of active fitness titles suitable for younger members of the family. The two attempts to reach this market have been D3′s Family Party Fitness Fun and Knowledge Adventure’s Jumpstart Get Moving. But both of these games have been dreadfully disappointing.

And so I’ll admit I was a little wary when I first tried Nickelodeon Fit. But after spending a few hours with it, I’m happy to report that finally, we have a kid-friendly fitness game that is a lot of fun and does provide some decent exercise value. And it’s a bonus that our familiar friends Dora, Diego, Kai-lan, and the Backyardigans are part of it.

Each of the four friends has seven activities you can choose from (as with most Wii games, they have to be unlocked as you go). There are also two activities that involve all of the characters for a total of 30 overall.

Some of the activities are simple (thrusting the Wii remote up to jump rope, moving it in a circle to hula hoop, etc.). Others are impressively interactive and fun. In one game, you help the Backyardigans roll a big ball up a cliff, and then once it starts rolling you steer it towards a giant set of bowling pins. There’s a similar game involving Dora and a bicycle. There’s another fun game that involves Rintoo throwing a football into a set of tires on a tree. A lot of the games are just good fun, and even more so when competing against someone else.

One thing I love are the little details in the game. There’s a game involving Dora on a bicycle where you’ll feel a rumble in the Wii remote as she rolls over rocks. You can have her ring her bell by pressing one of the buttons. And of course, the whole time she’ll be shouting out exclamations like “fantástico!” and “excellente!”

The animation is impressive and true to the actual cartoons. The Backyardigans are rendered in 3D, just like on TV, while Dora, Diego, and Kai-lan are all their familiar selves. The background animation is beautiful, very much like on TV.

Happily, the controls are never too difficult for youngsters to learn. They mostly involve moving the Wii remote up, down, left, right, and in circles to control the on-screen character. Before each activity, Tyrone the Moose will explain exactly how to use the controls. And during the game there’s a stick figure in a box at all times that shows exactly what movement to make.

One thing I also like is that each game gives an “MVPA Rating”. It took me a while to figure out what this was, but it turns out it stands for “Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity”. While few of the activities would be considered very vigorous for adults, chances are kids will get a pretty good workout from them, especially if they’re motivated by competing against their siblings (or parents!). Like the cartoon, I’d say the game is most suited for kids from 4-7. For older kids, I’d recommend the excellent Active Life: Explorer With Mat.

There’s a whole section for parents where they can view statistics (including BMI and MVPA) in any date range for up to 5 different profiles, and even create different custom exercise routines for their kids by stringing together different activities.

If there’s a pet peeve I have about this game, it’s that navigating the menus is not very intuitive. You have to hold the Wii remote horizontally, and then use the 1 button (instead of B) to go back or the 2 button (instead of A) to select.

Overall, I was impressed with what Nickelodeon did. It’s not perfect, but it’s certainly a solid title that’s better than the others out there. As I always tell parents, the best kind of exercise with kids is always outside with a ball or a bicycle. But on those days when the weather is bad, Nickelodeon Fit is a great way to ensure that the kids stay in shape.

adults can play it too!!
I bought this game for my 4.5 y.o. daughter and it is just a bit ‘over her head’ at this point – she gets frustrated with it after playing a couple games and then loses interest. I’m guessing it is best for kids at least 6. y.o.

however as an adult i play it and i like it better than wii fit, in terms of both exercise effectiveness and fun. Some of the games really get you moving and they arent as involved or picky as the adult wii fitness games.

I went shopping for a kid fitness wii game about 1 month ago and it seems they were described as boring and mediocre so i held out for this one and am glad i did – i definately wouldn’t describe it as either.

For each game you can choose whether you want to use the wii balance board and the controller or just the controller. I haven’t tried it w/ the bb yet but the controller by itself seems to work just fine.

Cute game, easy to follow and a nice little workout for the kids
I bought this game as a Christmas present..then decided to dig it out early to help the kids get some of that energy out of their systems during this school break!

It began with a quick and easy set up – very simple to create a profile for your kids: name, age, a picture they want to represent them such as a ball or bike (might have been nicer to have their Wii Characters, but the pictures made set up easy and no need for endless screens to chose hair color, outfits etc). It also asks their height and weight.

Then its a quick start, kids can chose single or multiplayer and games are quick and easy! One thing I REALLY liked about this compared to many Wii games on the market, this responds well and accurately to the Wii remote – as an adult it gets rather frustrating when the game and remote do not work well together, but for kids this can be even more challenging but no such worries here – as they move, it quickly picks up their actions and responds

There are some great games – a little exercise routine which really does get the kids moving in a fun way so they are not even noticing how much they are exercising. Then some great interactive games such as bowling and skipping with their favorite Nick characters! There is also an option to customize games / workouts which might be a great option for slightly older kids!

I would say this is a great game for a younger audience as many of the characters resonate with the Pre school crowd, I would day a great choice for 3-8 year olds, with the older end of that spectrum enjoying the game for playability as opposed to being interested in the characters!

It really does provide some good exercise for kids, in a simple, fun and interactive way! I loved this game..and my kids found it a great deal of fun!

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• Awesome helmet remixes your voice just like the BUMBLEBEE voice from the TRANSFORMERS
• Suit up just like the BUMBLEBEE character and prepare to save the universe with your amazing voice-mixer helmet
• Easy-to-adjust straps help you get a comfortable fit
• The helmet also plays realistic conversion sounds of the BUMBLEBEE
• Three different modes and awesome electronic features
• REVENGE OF THE FALLEN movie and features cool conversion sounds and movie-voice phrases

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Customer Reviews

This is my favorite toy my son has ever had!
This toy is so cool! It adjusts easily and perfectly so that my son and I can both wear it comfortably with only 1 minute of adjustment time. My son LOVES this and so do I. I can’t wait to wear it as I go through the drive through at Starbucks Monday! (Not while driving…Ill just put it on right before I get to the window). It is very well made and I swear it looks like it is good enough quality to have been a real movie prop. Very nice! Definaly recomend

Captivating & Fun
I was worried about the adjustability of this helmet however I can honestly say from my 5 yr old nephew’s little dome to my 30 yr old big tank head there were no issues in this helmet adjusting. He LOOOOOVES it and that’s what matters most to me. A Good Buy!

Bobbly Bumblebee
My son received this as 5th bday present. He was excited and thought it was cool. He wore it twice and not once since. It is VERY heavy for him. It bobbles all over him and makes him top heavy. We worked with it many times to try and adjust it. He put into a corner after his party and it sat there all Thanksgiving and after. Adults tried wearing it and we all agreed no one thought it sounded much like Bumblebee. Very disappointed in this product. My son is average height and weight for a 5 yr. old. I think this should be for late 6 to 7 yrs. old. Wish I could return it.

Squinkies Bubble Pack - Series One

• Kitties, puppies, babies, ponies, and friends: which Squinkies will you get?
• 100′s of Squinkies to collect
• Bubble pack includes 16 different Squinkies
• Booklet included with numbered figures for easy collectability
• Collect them all

Customer Reviews

Squishy little fun!
Here you’re looking at a bubble pack of Squinkies, that is small soft silicone pencil toppers painted and shaped as cute things such as pups, cats, cakes, and babies.

Squishy’s caught on through Sea Mania and Zoo Mania capsule machines, which started dispensing the little squishy critters over a year ago. in the pack you get 12 shapes you can see in the package and 4 “surprise” Squinkies that are a mystery until you pop open their plastic bubbles. Speaking of which they all come with small storage bubbles which is a smart move as they attract hair and dirt as you handle them.

Most of the fun from these comes from trading or wearing them, there are supposedly “rare Squinkies” but this is false as each pack has a set configuration of Squinkies. There are several of these bubble packs, each with a different set (you can tell them apart by the color of the mystery bubbles if you can’t recognize the shapes) even the mystery bubbles will always have the same set. For example you buy two 16 packs with purple mystery bubbles you will get two of the exact same set. So to get them all you have to buy one of EVERY set they make as well as playsets and carrying cases. I would have liked blind packs more as it would add to the trading aspect but this way you can buy the same sets for two different kids and know they wont argue over certain ones.

These are girl-targeted but I’ve heard little boys like these too so it probably won’t be long before some stereotypical male version of them comes out full of tanks and guns in small squishy form. Our country has gender issues -_-” Anyways, they are also cheap so don’t expect some radical wonderful toy as you aren’t spending much at MSRP (please make sure you only pay MSRP and not price gougers), they are just little squishy figures, cute and fun. ;)

Squinkies Bubble Pack Toy
My daughter loves this toy; and even carries some of them off to the shower with her. She likes the “tiny” factor of the toy. I would not recommend this for small children who would put it in their mouthes; but it’s great for her age-range.

Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer Features

Customer Reviews

Huge Improvement,I’ve been a Sonicare user for about 10 years now. I have always loved my Sonicare but hated the way gunk and crud would build up under the screw cap that secured the brush head to the base unit. Gross! But once my base unit finally broke, I purchased the new Sonicare. The new design is really cool and no more gunk and crud build up since the screw cap is gone. Also, the new toothbrush sanitizer is awesome. I can’t say enough good things about my new Sonicare.

best ever?,My dentist suggested. Is a very good product and it seems to do better than my older one, I’ll find out at my next cleaning. Others commented about hitting the adjustment buttons while using. It has happened to me a few times but you can learn to avoid it and if you hit it by mistake, just hit it again to restart, the timer continues from where you left off.

Better Than Brushing!!,I will never brush again! This is an excellent product and a bargain and once you use it, you will be hooked for life!!

So far, So great,I’ve only had this product for approximately a month so I can’t comment on the durability or long term quality yet.

What I can comment on is the performance of this toothbrush. Up until this purchase I had been using a Braun Oral-B rechargeable for the last 10 years. I loved the Braun and I loved that it lasted so long with no problems at all. I loved the Braun so much I recommended it to my roommate who was searching for a new rechargeable toothbrush. The only problem was that she went through 3 Braun’s in the last 2 years and even the third one was failing on a regular basis. There was no way I could purchase another Braun and trust it was going to work.

So, after much research, I settled on the Phillips Sonicare FlexCare. As I said I can’t comment on the durability or long term quality but the performance is amazing. My much loved Braun NEVER worked this well. I was shocked by the difference in how my teeth looked and felt after a few weeks of using the SoniCare. I’ve never had a toothbrush that left my teeth with that smooth feeling you get after a professional cleaning at your dentists office until using this product. My roommate was so impressed with my love of this toothbrush she purchased one for herself last week. I can say that she absolutely loves hers as much as I do mine.

The good: Great cleaning, comfortable grip, the brush timer is very handy (although I think it should be programmed with times for chewing surfaces instead of just front and back tooth surfaces), the battery is lasting over 2 weeks before needing recharge, comes with two different sized brush heads so you can choose which is more comfortable for you.

The bad: This baby is gonna rattle the windows, so to speak, the first several times you use it (I highly recommend taking advantage of the ‘ease in’ functions it offers until you get used to it), doesn’t come with a pink color code ring (I know it’s not really a “bad” but, seriously, how hard is it to offer pink along with the blues and greens?).

As long as I have no problems in the future with the quality of the product I’m a firm 5 stars on this one.

nothing like it,The Sonicare Toothbrush is amazing. I am an adult with braces and the only thing that makes my mouth feel clean is brushing with this brush. I am a regular dental patient and always get compliments on my well taken care of mouth. I highly recommend buying one of these, especially is you are not so keen on flossing daily.

Philips Sonicare for Kids, Brush Heads Features

Philips Sonicare FlexCare Plus, Rechargeable Toothbrush Features

Philips Sonicare for Kids HX6311/02 Rechargeable Toothbrush Features

What’s in the Box

Two brush heads for ages 4+ and 7+, 3 interchangeable panels, 1 rechargeable handle, 1 sturdy charger base with brush head storage.

Nintendo DSi XL Bronze

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What’s New in DSi XL

• Two screens, 93% larger than Nintendo DS Lite
• 3 pre-installed titles + built-in software
• A large stylus tailor-made for easy use

Enjoy all of the features of the original Nintendo DSi system in a plus-sized package.

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Customer Reviews

Bigger than I thought with same DSi functions!
Firstly I’d like to say I’m a 43 year old mom. I got into gaming several years ago and my kids and I have a lot of fun with the Nintendo DS. We have had the original DS, DS Lites, DSi’s, and now the DSi XL. I got an XL for myself. My son has many GBA games so he doesn’t want one (because the DSi XL cannot play any GBA – Gameboy Advance- games) and my daughter thought it was too big to be portable. She likes something that fits easily into a backpack or jacket pocket. Although I think the XL could I’d probably agree if you are going for portability then the regular DSi should do you just fine. The reason I chose the XL is because I play primarily at home and I play a lot of puzzle games. Someimes these types of games are hard to see, especially the seek and find. I’m hoping this larger sized one helps that.

Even though I knew it was larger it is LARGER than I thought. That’s a good thing because it is almost more like a PDA or something as far as size. Nice and substantial. It is also heavier than I anticipated. This is the only thing I’m a little concerned with as I like to play laying in bed at night and sometimes I’ll play for a couple of hours. I would not want my hand getting extra tired holding the unit up. Additionally it is not as easy to hold this one handed and put the stylus in the other. It might be a fine line but it doesn’t quite feel as comfortable as the DSi in that regard. It feels similar to how the PSP would feel if you held it one handed. Slightly off balance. Edited to Add: Played for 2 hours last night. Although it took a while I did find a comfortable position to hold the XL. It is not as comfortable for extended periods as the regular DSi but it did not get too heavy and my arms did not get sore. I’m quite relieved!

The top part actually has an audible click when you open up the unit. The DSi did not have this click although one of our DS Lite units did. The regular DSi opened smoothly without any catches–this one does not. There is definitely a click. The hinge looks strong enough. We lost one DS Lite to the hinge crack issue so I’m glad to see these hinges look sturdy. The other thing regarding the hinges is that the top piece moves a little when you move the unit. It is not super floppy but it does move when the unit does. I tested it against the DSi and the DS Lite and it took more effort to make those cover or top pieces move. It may be the weight itself which causes this. I will be keeping an eye on my hinges though just to be sure.

It connected right up to my internet with no problems. I went into the DSi shop and I didn’t notice any difference between the XL and my regular DSi. Flawless. I must say, though, that I HATE that I could not take my DSi games with me to this upgrade (Nintendo is so far behind the ball on this and it is one of few complaints I have of Nintendo). Lame Nintendo. Seriously lame!

I got the bronze. It has a nearly black top and the inside is black. The bronze is only on the bottom and sides and it is definitely bronze. From the pictures online it looks more chocolate brown but it is not. I wavered back and forth with this and burgundy. I have not seen the burgundy out of the box but suspect it looks gorgeous. The glossy top looks like an overcoat similar to what is put on cars and trucks. Not like how the DS Lite covers were (although in two tone color this one is nearly exactly the same as the DS Lite Crimson or Blue with the colors in the same places and black in the same places except for the top because this one has the bronze color around the edges and the DS Lite’s had the crimson or blue).

It does not feel “matte” on the bottom.It has a slightly grainy feel–not sure how to describe it. Kind of like how the non shiny cover of my printer feels. I remember when I got the DSi it almost seemed grainy and powdery. Not so with the XL.

Overall I’m very happy with the color-its classy!

Screen: This was my big worry. So far those worries are fairly groundless. I’ve tested out several types of games and in most apsects it is absolutely as good as the regular DSi. For the most part I get no pixelation or stretching and I definitely haven’t noticed any ghosting or lines. While I was playing Bejeweled Twist I did notice that the gems were not as crisp as they are on the regular DSi. For me it was noticable but not bothersome. They were not blurry just a little more fuzzy than normal.

Edited to Add: I’ve tried several additional games and haven’t noticed any issues except on games like Lunar Knights which already had a more pixelated look even on my DS Lite and regular DSi. Just slightly more noticable here but again not enough to impact. If I wasn’t such a video game addict I likely wouldn’t notice but I play every day.

My original DSi had several problems (Nintendo sent me a replacement)-this one has none of them. The battery cover does not “cave” in like my DSi and the insert window around the touch screen is solid–no light shows through. This XL feels as if it is a much higher quality console.

I’ve played with the regular stylus and the bigger pen type stylus. Either is fine but I prefer the regular stylus. The pen stylus might be good for someone who likes to hold the stylus like a pen but it is not a make or break for me.

The other functions (camera and the settings) worked well. No problems encountered. The charger looks to be the same as the regular DSi and this unit fits fine in my G Pak organizer. Edited to Add: Sound–it is actually slightly better sounding than the regular DSi. It feels as if it almost has a deeper sound. More like surround type sound. Also if you have a regular DSi there is a point when you are adjusting sound where it goes from quieter to regular and almost seems like it skips a step. The XL does not do this — the sound progression is very good. I put in my Dragon Quest V as the music is very majestic and it felt more like it was enveloping me in the sound than a regular DSi (tested it with my daughters).

Overall I’m very happy and will update with the weight issue if it becomes a problem. Other than that I’m excited to go play my games and see them on the big screen!

It is all about the screen size!
I am a sixty year old gamer that likes to play Zelda and puzzle games. I had a black Nintendo dsi and loved the unit except for the fact that I was playing games two inches in front of my nose. In my own little nearsighted world, I got along okay and enjoyed the games. Then Nintendo came out with this XL unit……I got the bronze and think that it looks very fashion forward no matter what your age is. It is absolutely stunning and made my little black unit look pretty sad. That being said, Nintendo really did not promise anything other than a bigger screen and this unit delivers! You no longer have to struggle to see the screen. I have played Spirit Tracks on it so far and do not regret the upgrade from the dsi for even a nanosecond. When you think about it, would you rather watch a large television or one with a tiny screen…this is the same thing. The unit is larger but not so large that I would not put it in my purse and play it on the run. So far though, I have not found a small case for it that I like. I will let you know if the extra weight bothers me. I don’t think that it will as the screen size alone is totally worth the upgrade. Also, I am not worried about the new 3D unit. I talked to some real Nintendo representatives that were in the store this morning and they had heard that the unit is a year away for US release. If it doesn’t have a large screen, I won’t want it anyway. UPDATE: I have had the dsi xl for ten days and play it daily. The heavier weight is not an issue for me. I would definitely buy it again and am extremely happy with my purchase. This item was specifically designed for people who need/want a larger screen and it fits this need perfectly. UPDATE 2: I have now had the unit for over a month and still play it daily-this never happened with the regular dsi as I lost interest due to not being able to see the screen well. DSI XL is worth every penny if screen size is an issue and I would still definitely buy it again.

PERFECTION! Nintendo Does It Again =)
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I am going to be honest when i say i really wanted the BURGUNDY colored DSi XL. However, when i stopped by my local Toys R Us today, there weren’t any on display. I couldn’t imagine myself walking around with a Pink DSi XL. I’m a guy after all! Hahaha

This is an extremely well built device. One can feel the quality when the device is in your hand (Even though it says Made in China on the back). After all, this is Nintendo & they always deliver. I never upgraded to the DSi and i am so glad i held off because i didn’t want to sacrifice my DS Lite and lose out on all my GB Advance games. I have been waiting for this device ever since i heard it was coming out last holiday and it’s finally arrived in the US. I am beyond pleased with my upgrade. For anyone who is debating on whether they should shell out the money for the DSi XL – I would recommend that you do yourself a favor & UPGRADE! For the two huge screens alone, it’s totally worth it. I still kept my DS Lite because I do enjoy the backwards capability of the GBA games. It would have been nice if the GBA slot was incorporated in the fourth-generation DS, but its not.

The main attraction of the DSi XL is OBVIOUSLY the two HUGE screens. All the DS games look absolutely GORGEOUS on this thing. All the games look exactly the same as they do on the original DS except they’re all enlarged to accommodate the bigger screens. Yes, the blocks/pixels (Whatever you wanna call it) do look a bit more noticeable, but then again it did as well on the original DS. You’ll notice it at first, but after a few seconds of playing you’ll find yourself completely immersed in your game to even notice something so minor.

I have the bronze version and the only thing that is bronze is the side accent chrome and the back. The cover is a matte finish and yes, it’s a finger magnet, but it has a sheik Manhattan trendy look to it (Very Fashion Forward). However, the cover and the inside look more like a charcoal grey and black more then it does brown or bronze. Even with my lamp turned on right next to the XL, it looks like black. It’s still a very portable gaming device on the go. Despite what reviewers are saying, it’s still a pocket friendly device and its easy to just throw in a purse, bag, or backpack on your way to work. Its exquisite use for a train ride, a plane ride, a scroll around Central Park, or when traveling abroad and you need a good diversion to keep yourself entertained.

Just when everyone thought thin was in for technology, Nintendo does a complete u-turn and marches to the beat of their own drum.

Pros:
Good quality sturdy build
Internet Browser
Ninety-Three Percent Larger Screens (Absolutely gorgeous)
New Interface (Not for DSi users though)
Music Player (I wish it had a video player)
Three Built in Games (Brain Age Math, Brian Age Arts, & some photo thingy)
DSi Shop (This is probably the future of gaming where everything is digital downloads)

Cons:
No video player
Micro card (I’d prefer Micro SD)
No Dictionary (I think the Japanese & UK versions had a built in dictionary)

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