18 June 2014

Battat Take-A-Part





We tested a fleet of vehicle building toys, and these are the best by far! The nuts and bolts are chunkier, the pieces are sturdier, and mini mechanics can't resist the working toy power tool. Includes three realistic, interchangeable bits. Very durable construction set; kids will enjoy assembling and disassembling this again and again. Requires 2 "AA" batteries (sold separately). For ages 3 and up. Toy power tool bits include flat screwdriver, Philips-head screwdriver, and wrench Take-apart airplane has 25 pieces (10 1/2"L x 10"W x 7 1/4"H assembled) Take-apart crane truck has 34 pieces (11 1/2"L x 5 1/2"W x 17"H assembled)
  • 25 pieces set
  • Includes 21 vehicle parts
  • A power screwdriver with 3 different bits
  • Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
  • For hours of imaginative play . Read more

Spy Gear Spy Night Scope....$14.69





Stealth Binoculars with Pop-up light. See in the dark with night beam vision! Pop-Up light shines 25 feet! Green stealth light means you'll stay hidden when YOU want to be. Green tinted lenses provide 5x magnification. Check out what's going on in your backyard at night! Requires 2AAA batteries (not included.)
  • See 25 feet away, even in the dark!
  • Spring-loaded mechanism activates spotlight.
  • Green tinted lenses and "stealth mode" beam.
  • Award Winning Design.
  • Ultra Sophisticated Design!. Read more

Save up to 30% on Power Wheels: $279.00 & FREE Shipping

















The Fisher-Price Power Wheels Arctic Cat brings the fun and excitement 
of an all-terrain utility vehicle down to a size (and speed) that’s perfect for kids!
 This sturdy two-seater has all the styling of a real Arctic Cat,
 with metallic accents, on-board shovel, and truck bed with a working tailgate.
 Plus, the two forward drive speeds and Power Lock brakes keep little riders
 safe and in control during hours of on or off-road adventures.

Features

  • Styled just like the Arctic Cat Prowler UTV
  • Two speeds: 5 mph (and 2.5mph) forward, 2.5 mph reverse
  • Truck bed & working tailgate
  • On-board heavy-duty shovel
  • Drives on hard surfaces and grass
  • High speed lock-out for beginners
  • Power Lock Brakes
  • Includes 12-volt battery and charger

If there’s work to be done along the way, the attachable, heavy-duty 
shovel is the perfect tool for the job. The Arctic Cat’s two seats add
 to the fun, because

 that means a friend gets to come 
along for the ride.
or in reverse, steer, stop, and start it up again. This easy-to-drive mini UTV helps 
build gross motor skills and self-confidence as kids cruise around the yard, 
on the sidewalk, or down the driveway - and stop safely when they take
 their foot off the pedal.
This awesome ride-on looks just like a real Arctic Cat with mounted headrests,
 a roll bar, front grill, and metallic rims. These realistic features help make it easy
 for kids to role play that they’re in the driver’s seat of a rugged UTV. Whether 
they’re cruising down sand dunes, trekking steep mountain sides, tearing up 
muddy trails, or wherever their imagination takes them, the Power Wheels
 Arctic Cat is sure to help get them there.

Honey-Can-Do Kids Toy Organizer and Storage Bins

$54.99 FREE Shipping



Honey-Can-Do SRT-01602 Kids Storage Organizer, 12-Bins. Removable containers make for quick clean up. Surfaces are durable and stain resistant. Corners are rounded - no sharp edges. Featuring durable strap to secure unit onto wall for safety. Helps develop organization skills. Made of sturdy thick plastic. The perfect organizer for children's playrooms or bedrooms, these colorful bins make organizing fun and easy, even for small kids. Effortlessly sort matchbox cars, tinker toys, action figures, craft supplies and more into the sturdy plastic bins. The natural wood frame holds 12 containers of varying sizes to keep everything tidy. Each bin measures 5 inches high, providing ample storage space for both small and medium size toys, books, clothing, and more. Bins are removable from the shelves making clean-up time fast and simple. Although perfect for kids toy storage, this handy 12-Bin organizer has many other uses. Just use your imagination. (This item is also available in pastel colors). Includes safety mount hardware to secure unit to wall and help avoid tipping.

CHF Peace and Love Mini Bed in a Bag



Peace and Love Twin Bed in a Bag - Multi (NEW in Original Packaging) $59.98 FREE Shipping
The spirit of the '60s lives on in this fun and funky Peace and Love complete bedroom ensemble! The face of the comforter features a dense, horizontal stripe design featuring a wide band of cartoon drawings of iconic peace signs filled with stylized flowers and the words peace and freedom in vibrant shades of petal pink, magenta, amethyst, orange and lime green on a turquoise ground. Other horizontal bands feature stylized flowers and peace signs in shades of petal pink, magenta, amethyst, lime green and orange on a white ground; another band highlights a diagonal stripe in amethyst and white; a narrow band spotlights small hearts in amethyst, white and petal pink on a lime green ground; and another narrow band sports stylized daisies in magenta on petal pink. The reverse of the comforter and the standard flanged pillow shams features an all over tossed design of stylized flowers, hearts, peace signs and the words peace, love and freedom in the same bold color palette on a white ground. The coordinating 180 thread count sheet and pillowcases feature a dense, all over design of small stylized daisies in magenta and petal pink on a white ground. All components are constructed of an easy-care blend of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester and are machine washable. 

Bed in a Bag Set includes: 
  • One Twin Comforter (66 in. W x 86 in. L) 
  • One Standard Sham (20 in. W x 26 in. L)
  • One Twin Flat Sheet (66 in. W x 96 in. L)
  • One Twin Fitted Sheet (39 in. W x 76 in. L x 10 in. pocket)
  • One Standard Pillowcase (20 in. W x 30 in. L)

    Comforter and Sham: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester
    Comforter: 100% Polyester Fill
    Sheet Set: 60% Cotton 40% Polyester, 180 Thread Count

    Machine Washable 
  • 17 June 2014

    Safari Adventure Gym and Tunnel




    Send your baby to the jungle and back in the Safari Adventure Gym and Tunnel. At 4½ feet long, this creative play space provides a padded, roomy environment promoting three fun ways to play – tummy time, sitting and crawling. It mixes in real life imagery with vivid colors and 3 languages to enhance babys sense of discovery. Mesh side panels let you tag along on their adventure. The tunnel also includes 3 toys¬¬ a sun rattle, leaf shaped teether, and a ring rattle with beads and extra links to attach your babys favorites. The Safari Adventure Gym and Tunnel is lightweight and easily folds so you can always take the expedition with you. Get exploring.
    • 41/2 feet long offers plenty of padded crawling space for babies to explore
    • Tunnel mat includes real life imagery, vivid colors and 3 languages to create a unique crawling experience for baby
    • Mesh panels along both sides encourage parent interaction with peek a boo play. Includes 3 toys plus 6 links to attach babys favorite toys.
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    Infantino Explore and Store Gym



    • Fun activity gym that includes 3 activity toys
    • Gym folds up for easy storage
    • Soft mat with contrast colors to engage baby's senses
    • Mat measures 38" x 20"
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    Fisher-Price Deluxe Bouncer







    You'll go bananas for this cute monkey bouncer – its the ultimate bouncer for playtime or naptime in one. When baby kicks the monkey feet, his little kicks are rewarded with entertaining jingling and rattling sounds. A musical activity toy bar with eye tracking lights helps to stimulate and engage baby's senses. Bat at toys and up to 20 minutes of music make playtime interactive and fun. When the fun is done, turn on calming vibrations to soothe baby as he rests on the extra plush, snuggly seat pad. Requires 1 D and 2 AA batteries.

  • Smiling monkey friend embraces baby in snuggly, soft fabric
  • Baby can activate lights and sounds
  • 2 ladybug toys, a rattle and jingle bell which keeps baby entertained
  • Vibrating option to help soothe baby to sleep
  • Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
  • Lightweight and easy to use. Review more
  • Rushed



    Eric can't remember the recurring dream that keeps waking him in the middle of the night with an overwhelming urge to leave, yet he spends each day feeling as if he desperately needs to be somewhere. With no idea how to cure himself of this odd compulsion, he decides to let it take its course and go for a drive, hoping that once he proves to himself that there is nowhere to go, he can return to his normal life. Instead, he finds himself hurled headlong into a nightmare adventure across a fractured Wisconsin as the dream reveals itself one heart-pounding detail at a time. Read more

    Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night

     Thriller is the first collection of pure thriller stories ever published. Offering up heart-pumping tales of suspense in all its guises are thirty-two of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning names in the business. From the signature characters that made such authors as David Morrell and John Lescroart famous, to four of the hottest new voices in the genre, this blockbuster will tantalize and terrify.

    Lock the doors, draw the shades, pull up the covers and be prepared for Thriller to keep you up all night.


    The Best American Mystery Stories 2010



    This collection of short stories is part of a series called The Best American Series edited by Otto Penzler. Penzler and others narrowed the submissions down to fifty and they passed those along to the guest editor for the 2010 edition, Lee Child. Anyone familiar with either of those two names will pick this book up expecting to be thoroughly entertained. What I had also hoped for was to find some new authors whose work I had not read before. I'm always trying to add new authors to my list of favorites. This book certainly lived up to my expectations.

    There are twenty stories here that cover a wide range of styles and subject matter. The authors included are as follows; Gary Alexander, R. A. Allen, Doug Allyn, Mary Stewart Atwell, Matt Bell, Jay Brandon, Phyllis Cohen, John Dufresne, Lyndsay Faye, Gar Anthony Haywood, Jon Land, Dennis Lehane, Lynda Leidiger, Phillip Margolin, Chris Muessig, Albert Tucher, Kurt Vonnegut, Joseph Wallace, Mike Wiecek, and Ryan Zimmerman. As is always true with any collection of short stories, some of these appealed to me more than others, although I will say that the overall quality was very good. These are very short descriptions of seven of my favorites.

    Doug Allyn - AN EARLY CHRISTMAS - police procedural - an attorney's car goes off the road and he is killed when it burns. Evidence at the scene indicates murder. The victim's soon-to-be ex-wife can't seem to help the detectives but she does seem to be hiding some information. There are many more books written by this author and I look forward to exploring them. Read more

    The Best Revenge




    In a riveting new novel of psychological suspense, Stephen White shines a brilliant light on the darkness that hides just beneath the surface of ordinary lives, on the fears that cripple us and the prisons we create—prisons of the body, mind, and spirit. A thriller of runaway tension, taps into our most closely guarded fears, taking us on a harrowing journey into a realm of terror and pain, of love gone wrong and vengeance gone mad.
    Psychologist Alan Gregory is living through a season of discontent. With a new daughter, a wonderful wife, and a prospering career, he has little to complain about and lots of regrets: past cases that won’t let him go, patients who don’t get better, and a growing unease with keeping secrets. But Gregory has two new patients who will drag him out of his introspection—and dare him to enter a storm of injustice and revenge. 

    FBI special agent Kelda James is a hero, a woman who as a rookie agent made a choice, drew her gun, and saved a life, taking another. Now Kelda is hiding from the world a secret pain that is gradually crippling her body—and she has turned to Alan Gregory to help free her from the prison of her pain. Then Kelda refers a patient to Gregory, who is terrifyingly dangerous to them both.
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    Decide where baby sleeps best



    There is no right or wrong place for babies to sleep. Wherever all family members sleep the best is the right
     arrangement for you and your baby. Some babies sleep best in their own crib in their own room, some sleep better in their own bassinet or crib in the parents’ bedroom, other babies sleep best snuggled right next to mommy in the parents’ bed.  But, it's good for your child sleep on their own bed


    Our precious Hello Kitty is soft and furry with a dimensional tulle tutu and is ready to perform at the ballet. We designed this adorable collection in pink party colors with a trendy orange trim and a hot pink polka dot ruffle. Hello Kitty Ballerina 3 Piece Set includes quilt, sheet and dust ruffle. The quilt measures 34'' by 43.5''. The dust ruffle has a 10'' drop and the fitted sheet is made to fit a standard size 28'' x 52'' crib mattress. Care instructions: machine wash cold with like colors in gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low and iron on lowest setting as needed.


    Little Bedding Jungle Dreams 3 piece crib set Includes: Comforter, fitted crib sheet and dust ruffle. Your little one will have Jungle dreams of fun safari's with baby elephant, giraffe, lion, monkey and toucan. Beautifully crafted is a mix of animal prints and soft earthy shades of sage, light tan, brown, marigold and a touch of blue. Fits a standard size crib. Full line of nursery decor and accessories available. Blended fabrics are 55% Cotton / 45% Polyester. Machine wash separately in cold water, gentle cycle. Use only non chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry on low heat. Iron on low heat when needed.

    Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens



    Experience the Alpha SLT-A57, Sony's newest addition to their Alpha DSLR series. As the successor to the SLT-A55, the new SLT-A57 includes advanced features such as translucent mirror technology, a 16.1 MP resolution and BIONZ processor, 12 fps continuous shooting1, Full HD movie at 60p (50p)2, and the world's first3 Auto Portrait Framing. Standard zoom lenses become like telephoto zoom lenses thanks to Clear Image Zoom, which realizes a high-resolution look even when shooting with digital zoom making it dramatically easier to get the best shot.
    12 fps tele-zoom high-speed shooting
    Every second, you can capture up to 12 dynamic close-ups of subjects in motion. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE magnifies the center of the action 1.4x to bring subjects closer at a clear 8-megapixel resolution. You can also team Smart Zoom with 2x magnification for super zoomed shots (4MP, S size). The a57 also supports 10 fps continuous shooting at the camera’s highest resolution (16.1 megapixels)4.
    15-point AF system with 3 cross sensor
    The renowned precision of Sony’s 15-point AF system, previously reserved for higher grade models, ensures fast and accurate TTL phasedetection autofocusing wherever and whenever you shoot. Even when capturing moving subjects in dim lighting, the three vertically aligned cross sensors deliver accurate and reliable tracking. You can choose any of four AF area modes (Wide, Zone, Spot or Local) depending on your needs.
    High sensitivity (ISO 100-16000)
    The large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor provides an extremely wide sensitivity range of 7 1/3 steps. You can use AUTO ISO (100-3200) for outstanding results in most lighting conditions or manually raise sensitivity up to ISO 16000 when lighting is low. Even at high sensitivity settings, the a57 captures every detail with natural tonal gradations and extremely low noise. This makes the a57 perfect for shooting indoor athletes at high shutter speeds without a tripod or reproducing the mood of candlelit rooms without supplemental lighting.

    Full-time Continuous AF
    Even at maximum continuous shooting speed and during live-view movie shooting, accelerated full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing keeps your subject in sharp focus without the slightest delay. This remarkable AF performance, made possible by Translucent Mirror Technology, lets you effortlessly capture dramatic moments and expressions in all types of situations with professional-looking results.
    Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Face Registration

    You can always capture faces at their best with the a57. Face Detection technology ensures that facial features are clearly focused and skin tones are accurately reproduced by fine-tuning parameters such as exposure, white balance, flash and D-Range Optimizer. Smile Shutter captures smiles at just the right moment by automatically releasing the shutter when smiles reach the desired level, while Face Registration lets you register up to eight people for the camera to prioritize when detecting faces in groups


    Auto HDR

    Capture more details in the shadows and highlights by activating Auto HDR. With one press, this instant High Dynamic Range mode takes three exposures at different settings and composites the best details from each — in the highlights, mid-tones and shadows — to create a single image with wider dynamic range than any single exposure could possibly capture. You can even shoot without using a tripod. The resulting HDR image is simply breathtaking in its detail, rich color and impact.


    Sony's standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM lens




    Sony's latest line of entry-level SLRS have proved popular due to their excellent on-paper specification and the inclusion of useful features, such as an articulating screen and Quick-AF Live-View. The A390 sits at the top of this entry level line of cameras, offering a higher pixel count than many other similarly priced cameras in a lightweight and compact body. Being aimed at beginners, the A390 isn't currently available without a lens and comes bundled with their 18-55mm SAM lens as standard for a shade under £400, which isn't a bad price for the specification. Is it good value enough to tempt new SLR buyers from other brands? Let's take a closer look and see.

    Sony Alpha A390: Features
    As with Sony's other entry-level SLRs, they have chosen to implement a CCD sensor, rather than use CMOS, which may have an effect on the camera's performance at higher sensitivities. However, in good light the 14.2 megapixel resolution should be plenty enough for large reproductions of your favourite images.

    Sony's Super Steady Shot system is built into the body, which means you will be able to take advantage of the benefits of image stabilisation with whatever compatible lens you mount on the camera. Whether that be an old Minolta Dynax lens, one of Sony's latest offerings, or even a lens produced by a third party manufacturer, such as Sigma or Tamron. This should allow the user to keep the weight and cost of their camera system to a minimum. A camera shake meter is visible in the bottom right corner of the viewfinder to help you make the most of the system as the steadier you are, the more it can help.
     

    The viewfinder is a roof-mirror type providing 95% coverage of the image area. Although I found the viewfinder appears a little smaller than with some rival cameras, it does the job well enough. A total of nine focusing points are visible, which can be selected automatically by the camera, or manually if you wish to take control.

    The proprietary hotshoe fitting, which is a legacy from Sony's takeover of Minolta's camera business is present on this model. Although this may not be an immediate concern for many beginners, it may mean you will need to purchase an adapter to give you a standard hotshoe for the attachment of many useful flash accessories.
     Third party adapters are available for a few pounds, or Sony produce their own which can cost around £100!


    The 2.7inch LCD screen is a joy to use with the Live View feature, which gives very fast autofocus performance indeed for such a system. The screen can be tilted through 90degrees, allowing it to be used as a kind of waist-finder, or it can be tilted the other way for shooting above head height. I would have been nice to see a swivel feature added so that the camera could be used in portrait format more easily in these conditions, but the screen is still a useful tool all the same, saving many a dirty knee when you need to get the camera close to the ground. Although not the highest resolution screen I have ever seen, 230,400 dots is plenty enough for comfortable use along with the screen's excellent viewing angle, brightness and anti-reflection coating.

    Disney Frozen...........




    She'll look enchanting in Elsa's dress from the Disney film, Frozen. Perfect for dress-up play, this Elsa costume has a multi layer skirt with glittery snowflakes. The dress's bodice is decorated with a beautiful glitter design and cameo of Anna. This kids' costume is great for everyday play or costume parties. With no buttons or zippers, kids can easily get this dress on and off without Mom's help.












    She'll look enchanting in Anna's dress from the Disney film, Frozen. Perfect for dress-up play, this Anna costume has a satiny skirt with glittery flowers. The dress's bodice is decorated with a beautiful glitter design and cameo of Anna. This kids' costume is great for everyday play or costume parties. With no buttons or zippers, kids can easily get this dress on and off without Mom's help.

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    The Disney film Frozen introduces a new cast of characters who reside in the Kingdom of Arendelle. Their story is one of epic adventure and nonstop magic! Here, three favoritecharacters come together in one charming gift set that will delight fans of the film. Sisters Anna and Elsa are adorable as small dolls wearing their gorgeous ball gowns from the movie in easy-to-dress MagiClip form that is gentle on little fingers. Girls will recognize Anna's stunning green gown and Elsa's turquoise fashion, complete with long sleeves, beautiful details and purple cape, from this delightful scene in the film. The snowman Olaf, a beloved character friend in Frozen, completes this set that will allow girls to play out and expand upon this heart-warming story. Set includes the two small dolls and one snowman figure.