Pretend Play Reviews

My kids have many MLP ponies, but this one is special because is has a Mom and baby, which my kids love!

I am "too old" to love My Little Ponies. Turns out there is no such thing. As soon as I got mine all of my girlfriens wanted one too. We did notice that when compared to a old school My Little Pony, the new one's eyes are bigger.

I had these specially imported from the US as there is no such thing as a TRU in NZ. Overall this set of Aloha Pearl and Baby Bellaluna are beautiful. Perfect for the older collectors and the newer generation!

I ordered this set for my niece's birthday and she loves it. The set actually has a lot of cool features (various parts of the salon are operated by foot pedal, etc.) It has held up to 3 little girls playing with it so far and they all seem to like it. Very good buy.

My 8 year old daughter loves this! She has so much fun collecting and playing with all of the new ponies. I am so glad they brought these back!

I have 3 girls ages 5, 3, and 1. They all love this my little pony set. They play with it every day. The set they got had three other ponies with it and this set doesn't but I guess everything else is the same. The only problem I had was my baby putting the tiny hairbows and shampoo bottles in her mouth so we just don't use them anymore. We just use the building and the poinies but my girls still love it and play with it all the time.

My friends and I spend hours selling lemonade using this stand!!!

If you like making lemonade,I think you should go into business.You could buy the easy-bake lemonade maker(there's a review on the lemonade maker),and make lemonade and start selling.This stand can carry 2 jugs,and a few cups.And the stand is only for [money amount].Okay.So please buy,you'll love it.

My 3 and 6 year olds received this as a gift and the whole neighborhood is talking about their adorable lemonade stand! Now the kids who gave it to us are begging us to buy them one for their birthdays! Too cute!

This is the best ten bucks I ever spent. My two year old doesn't yet know how to sit still or let the grown-ups talk durring dinner out. This toy lets us have a nice relaxing meal. We save it for dinners out or for when company comes. This way he can be at the table with all of us and neither me nor my DH have to take him away and miss the conversation. I will definitely buy a second one for my youngest when he is old enought.

I bought this toy for my 20 month old when we had to take a plane across country by ourselves. He loved it - it kept him occupied for a good half hour...which at 20 months is quite a lot to ask! I recommend it to anyone who needs to amuse a little one in a seat for an extended period of time. And you don't need to wait until he is three.

I just got this for my 3 year old Thomas fanatic son. We were going to a fancy restuarant for my dads birthday and I wanted him to behave. Well, this tiny little toy kept him busy the entire time. He absolutely loved it. My only complaint is that the little peices (the horses) kept falling off the table. Other than that, I cant wait for them to come out with more of these toys. Excellent idea. It fit in my purse perfectly, all the peices fit inside very well with no force necessary- he did all the work himself. For the price, excellent value.

I bought this for my 18 month old and she loves it..It is very durable--has been thrown in the toilet and the bathtub more than once and the "meow" button keeps on working..She brings it everywhere and sleeps with it..I am heading out to buy 3 more in case it gets lost!!!

I originally bought this for his sister, but the 22 month old loves this cat so much, it's now "his". The "fur" stays very nice, even with lots of baby drool, etc. It fits little hands very nicely. There is a button in the cat's head that you can press and it will "meow", which makes it all that much more fun.

Of all the Animal Alley puppets, this is my favorite. My husband was mad I bought it for my students and not for him. One note- some Animal Alley puppets do not allow you to slip your fingers into the arms to move them, which doesn't make much of a puppet, but the Dragon puppet allows you to move the arms easily. If you really work at it, you can get your fingers up in his head and move the mouth, too, but don't expect a child to be able to do that with ease. The dragon is cuddly and huggable like a stuffed animal, and just adorable. My students are helping him learn how to get along with others and manage his anger. He's also great as just a toy to imagine with.

t-rex is great for stomping on things! he's a cutie-puppet. he is a little sad because he wants a utahraptor buddy but still he is happy! he likes to play hide and go seek.

being homer is a great idea for holloween. me and my co-worker dressed up like homer and marge last holloween and we blew everyone else away.

the only downside of this mask is: it is VERY hard to wear: the thick vinyl not only makes you sweaty, but also has a strong smell. in addition, the holes/vents on the mask were so few and small that i had to cut out additional ones in order to breathe. i couldn't wear the mask for more than 5 minutes at a time.

This is great! Be Homer for Haloween! It's pretty light and the reast of the costume can be pulled easily from anyone's closet! This is great for any parent or teen in their later years of Haloweening!

These rabbits are SO CUTE! All Calico Critters families have an average height of about 3.5 inches (adults are larger than children & baby sets) . They are covered in a soft downy flocking, are pose-able, and highly detailed. Each family member comes with a removable outfit, with detail & care sewn in. Bright colors, Velcro fastens, ribbon ties, and tiny buttons & lace all add to the charm of their clothing. Children will have hours of fun with all the houses, furniture, and accessories that can be bought. Sets teach kids hand eye coordination (so many miniatures to interact and use) social interaction, Family structure, and creativity. Older individuals can appreciate these detailed miniatures as well. Calico Critters are actually from an older toy line many might recall from the 80's, called "Sylvanian Families". Epoch (maker of both), has started sales again, under a new name in the states. Same old lovable families, with new names. However, the sylvanians of the 80's have been retired in this line (SF is still sold in JP and UK), and replaced with entirely new animals.

Their only downside is the fuzz/flocking. With gentle - normal play, they'll hold up for years and years. However anyone with a child going through a "rough and tumble" destructive phase, may find out that the fur can rub off if heavily scrubbed &scratched. Consider these an indoor toy, and not really intended for rough, outdoor play, or extended bathtub play.

Calico critters are really really cute! They are soft and fuzzy and come in many little animals-chipmunks, squirrels, cats, dogs, and lots more. I don't own a house, but I just think that having the critters is enough. I have a whole box of them that I collect.
These are great toys. I encourage you to buy them-for gifts, for you, for whatever!

My daughter has played with the 80's version of the Calico Critters at Grandma's from age 3 on up, and was delighted when she received this mouse family for her birthday. She loves imaginative play and has made a beautiful homemade shoebox house for her little mice, including furniture made from household odds and ends. She is getting her brother another Critter family for his 5th birthday so their families can be neighbors.

These are wonderful toys, very cute and well-made. Their arms and legs move, and their little outfits are adorable. The only difficulty we've had so far is in tying the tiny outfit ties when they come undone (such as the baby twins' miniscule outfits that are tied with tiny bows). They are quite durable, just as the 80's versions were (and are). I highly recommend them for any child who has a good imagination and who loves pretend play with families.

WE BOUGHT THIS MOUSE FAMILY AS A GIFT FOR OUR FOUR YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ALONG WITH THE HOUSE AND ACCESSORIES. SHE ENJOYS PLAYING WITH IT EVERYDAY.IT IS MADE WELL AND IS ADORABLE.

I purchased the Whiskers cat family and a Birthday Party Set for my 3 yr. old granddaughter for Christmas. She loves to carry around small items either in purses or bags or just in her hands. My son informed me a few days ago that she really loves this item. She sets them up for "tea parties" and talks to them and seems to have them with her constantly. I was surprised at how tiny the accessories were and don't think they would be wise to have around if there are toddlers or small children who might put them in their mouths. Other than that they are very cute and since my granddaughter received many gifts, this tiny cat family must be pretty special for them to be her "chosen" companions.

The whiskers cat family, simply put are the most adorable little animal dolls you're likely to run across. All Calico Critters families have an average height of about 3.5 inches (adults are larger than children & baby sets) . They are covered in a soft downy flocking, are pose-able, and highly detailed. Each family member comes with a removable outfit, with detail & care sewn in. Bright colors, Velcro fastens, ribbon ties, and tiny buttons & lace all add to the charm of their clothing. Children will have hours of fun with all the houses, furniture, and accessories that can be bought. Sets teach kids hand eye coordination (so many miniatures to interact and use) social interaction, Family structure, and creativity. Older individuals can appreciate these detailed miniatures as well. Calico Critters are actually from an older toy line many might recall from the 80's, called "Sylvanian Families". Epoch (maker of both), has started sales again, under a new name in the states. Same old lovable families, with new names. However, the sylvanians of the 80's have been retired in this line (SF is still sold in JP and UK), and replaced with entirely new animals. Let your collecting start up where it left off in the 80s! They're back!!