Mattel Reviews

To that end, I found that Rugrats Uno was a shoe-in. There are fewer cards than a normal Uno game, and the cards are bigger, so they're easier for kids to hold and see. The game has just the right amount of strategy for a 5-year old (e.g. he gets to think about what color he wants to call when he lays a wild card).

This is the first real card game he's played, and we play it plenty. The game says it can be played by kids aged 3 and up. I can't imagine Austen playing it when he was three, but maybe if you've got an exceptionally bright child.

Awww mom, not uno!!

Were the words I heard muttered from my son's mouth. I told him to be patient, it was a UNO even he might enjoy. NO way he states, that game is Boooooooooooooring (in his best Angelica voice). I whip out the red packaging with Tommy, Angelica, and Chuckie on the cover. His eyes get bright and he smiles. 'See', I state, ' Perhaps this will change your mind'. I pull the plastic apart from the cardboard backing, and release the package containing the deck of cards. 36 cards matter of fact, that are in fact bigger and easier to read. The rules of the game are pretty much the same, but of course a little easier.

The outcome? My son won (I took one for the team)and now loves UNO! Of course he has now become "The you didn't say UNO police!" See the rules state that if you have one card remaining and don't say UNO! the other player can call you on it and you have to choose 2 more cards.

See how fast they learn?

But, I need an extra set to play with. Who doesn't? Rather than little blond Nikki, we used the red head with braids from the Baby Friends gift pack. These clothes are teriffic. They are constructed well and reasonable. One pack can suffice to perk up Alan and Midge's stale wardrobe. The red, white, and blue clothes are patriotic and allow for a coordinated party look or a casual afternoon. The blue and orange look beach or pool bound - a must have if you've got the pool! What do I love? Some of Midge's clothes are post-partum, even a bikini top with shorts! And each pack has maternity dresses in eye-popping colors to match little Ryan and Nikki. So, you can have her pregnant or not, it's up to the individual. I have arthritis and the clothes, even tiny Nikki's outfits, fit well with ample fabric and are easy to fasten. Mattel did a good job with these. I hope to see a winter holiday collection in the fall. And some nightwear would be nice for the children and a robe, nightgown and such. I'm lucky to have red-headed Pool Party Liana and can coordinate her clothes as well. Alan needs some business attire and a tux. I saw some gardening gear for Grandma and Grandpop, but they aren't included in this set. I don't think they need to be changed as often, as they are grandparents and sometimes, with creativity, some of the Fashion Avenue shirts work with Grandma. Grandpop can now borrow Alan's fashions. If you love Happy Families, you'll adore their summer escape fashions.

It serves as a good memory game because we always turn the game pieces back over if we don't get the one we need.

This game has been a big hit with my daughter she loves that we wear crowns and that there is a magic wand. Hope it is as big a hit with yours!