Fisher Price Zebra Vs. Learn & Bounce & Spin Pony I am looking to buy my 14 month old daughter one of these toys for Christmas but I am not sure which one, I have hear mixed review about both... but I never heard them compared to say which is better. Any suggestions or personal experiences for people who have owned both? Fisher Price Zebra Vs. Learn & Bounce & Spin Pony I am looking to buy my 14 month old daughter one of these toys for Christmas but I am not sure which one, I have hear mixed review about... » Read More Fisher Price Zebra Vs. Learn & Bounce & Spin Pony I am looking to buy my 14 month old daughter one of these toys for Christmas but I am not sure which one, I have hear mixed review about both... but I never heard them compared to say which is better. Any suggestions or personal experiences for people who have owned both? « Show Less
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I am also wondering which one to buy for my 19 month old little girl.There's only a $10 price difference. I want to know which one she will enjoy the most and actually use.
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I went ahead and bought the pony, I'm not going to give it to her until Christmas but I figured since it's the newest between the the wo and there is not a big price difference it would be the better choice. Besides if she does not really get into the interactive part at least she will have a good toy to play on.
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From the reviews of the pony the children aren't that facinated with the video part of it. My son who received the zebra last year at 17 mths and is now 28 months LOVES it! He gets so wired up on that thing spinning around and around and up and down that I really don't think at this age he would have the capacity to actually pay attention to the video while he was playing on it. Personally I would purchase the zebra and take the extra $20 and go buy a couple of Leap Frog DVD's, they are great.
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Hi. Buy the zebra. The zebra is last year's item. The pony is new for this year. My son loved the zebra last year.(was 2 then) They are pretty much the same. Zebra is cheaper since it is last years model. Great bargain!
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I agree with H. Sexton, Jr. I just got my 7 yr old a DS to replace his Leapster. It was awesome! It is all educational. I've only found 2 educational games for his level so far on DS. He reads on a 4th grade level and is in G&T; and I am having a hard time finding educational games. If you want ed- I'd go to the Leapster. Hope this helps!
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I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion. I am getting the Leapster Explorer because: The screen area is larger on the Explorer The Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand available The ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the ixl, the Explorer is built to last a lot longer. The flip top on the ixl looks much too easy to break off. Well, that's my opinion.... Good luck to all of you.
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I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the ixl, the Explorer is built to last a lot longer. The flip top on the ixl looks much too easy to break off.Well, that's my opinion.... Good luck to all of you. I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the... » Read More I also have been debating between both devices. I build PC's as a hobby, so I thought it would be an easy decision to make. Wrong!! I've gone back and forth several times looking over the specifications of each and this is my personal conclusion.I am getting the Leapster Explorer because:The screen area is larger on the ExplorerThe Fisher Price ixl does not have charging stand availableThe ixl doesn't have a program like Learning Path for the Explorer. The device doesn't aid parents in tracking kids progress very well. Due to the construction of the ixl, the Explorer is built to last a lot longer. The flip top on the ixl looks much too easy to break off.Well, that's my opinion.... Good luck to all of you. « Show Less
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The two are exactly the same, There are just two colors for you to choose from, and they had to take two different pictures obviously. The price difference usually means that one color has different availability than the other. For example, there are more pink ones available than blue ones, so the blue option is just a tad bit more expensive. For what it's worth, I have the blue one, and with all the reviews of the pink one, it's exactly the same. I wouldn't worry about it. Go ahead and get it while it's still cheap. TOTALLY worth it. It's my favorite toy.
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There many from fisher price. Just choose the one appropriate for you and your chilf
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My daughter LOVES it and has since she got it for Christmas when she was one and now she's almost 3. They can bounce and/or spin and she goes back to this toy more than any other. Hope this helps! Get one at walmart so you can take it back if they don't like it!
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I've been looking at the Vsmile and the Leapster with the stylus. Is this what you are comparing? I'm wondering if the graphics, game quality, etc. are equal, but I'm also wondering if the Leapster with stylus is easier to run for 3 year olds. The Leapster and its cartidges are more expensive, but the stylus on the Vsmile is used on a screen the is separate from the graphics screen. Do you know anything about these questions? I've only got so much money, and I'm concerned about making the "wrong" choice.Thanks!
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My daughter is 9 months old... I got it for her about a month ago... She likes to take them off the stick and chew on them. She shakes the red one.. But that's about it... At 4 months my daughters favorite toys were baby Einstein balls.. She still plays with them. They are around the same price too.. If she doesn't have them yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004G8QSXU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418260013&sr;=8-1π=AC_SY200_QL40#immersive-view_1418260022524
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You might check your local game stop and look at a refurbished unit. The last time I was in there they had some units in there for 79.99. I bought a ds lite for my son when he was 6 and he is still using at 8 we just got a nerf case to increase the durablity for it. My niece got hers at 7 and is still using it and she will be 12 christmas eve. It is definatley a investment but she will not grow out of this toy for some time to come. There are very few toys that I buy for the kids that I can say they're still use on a weekly basis 5 years later, but this is one of them.
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Really no age limit. I bought the tiger last year for my 4 year old grandson and I bought the zebra this year for my 18 year old niece, she was decorating her room in a zebra pattern, she loved it. We all still love toys right?
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Yes! I got this for my then-19-month-old for Christmas last year and she loved it. At the beginning, sometimes she would keep one hand on the handle and the other on the string near the magnet, but I still think she was building her hand-eye coordination. It wasn't long before she was a pro! Btw, my then-3-1/2-year-old also loved it then and they both still play with it a year later. Quality product, which is what you can always expect from M&D;!
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I don't understand how some people made out to be victims because they decided to purchase this expensive toy. If it's out of your price range, don't purchase it. I've been eyeing this toy for a while for my daughter also but refused to pay regular price for it. IMO there is no toys my kids need that can't wait for a sale. Amazon dropped the price on this horse to $99 before Christmas and I had to think about it for 10 minutes before purchasing one. It's all about being a smart consumer and knowing your budget. If you decided splurge for your little prince or princess, don't blame the manufacturer for your impatience. The price tag is set because there are people who are willing to pay for it. I don't understand how some people made out to be victims because they decided to purchase this expensive toy. If it's out of your price range, don't purchase it. I've been eyeing this toy for a while for my daughter also but refused to pay regular price for it. IMO there is no toys my kids need that can't wait for a sale. Amazon dropped the price on this horse to $99 before Christmas and I had to think about it for 10 minutes before purchasing one. It's all about being a smart consumer and knowing your budget. If you decided splurge for your little prince or princess, don't... » Read More I don't understand how some people made out to be victims because they decided to purchase this expensive toy. If it's out of your price range, don't purchase it. I've been eyeing this toy for a while for my daughter also but refused to pay regular price for it. IMO there is no toys my kids need that can't wait for a sale. Amazon dropped the price on this horse to $99 before Christmas and I had to think about it for 10 minutes before purchasing one. It's all about being a smart consumer and knowing your budget. If you decided splurge for your little prince or princess, don't blame the manufacturer for your impatience. The price tag is set because there are people who are willing to pay for it. « Show Less
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My youngest is 4 now. If yours are like mine, they will play if once or twice & then go off it to other toys & maybe come back in couple of months & relook at it & then off again. The good thing about this is its big sized cardboard pieces so chance of pieces getting lost is quite low (as in how do you loose a piece thats 7 inches long). So its not bad & keeps them engaged for a short while. Hope this answers your question. If not, please do feel free to ask :)
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Yes! I got this for my then-19-month-old for Christmas last year and she loved it. At the beginning, sometimes she would keep one hand on the handle and the other on the string near the magnet, but I still think she was building her hand-eye coordination. It wasn't long before she was a pro! Btw, my then-3-1/2-year-old also loved it then and they both still play with it a year later. Quality product, which is what you can always expect from M&D!
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I do not know the details because I have not played with both and we do not stock both. You could look call Toysmith, they could perhaps tell you. These are recommended 3 and up so I do not know which would be easier for a one year old.
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First of all I have been playing with playmobil my whole life! I love it and buy their toys all the time, they last forever. Ok, I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. I still buy 123 because regular playmobil has tiny, I mean micrscopic pieces. I have the nativity scene and have managed to keep all the little places together. Anyway 123 is perfect up to probably age 6.