A favorite in my house for 10 years!!
925430
I have owned this toy for over 10 year. It has been used by 6 children and is still in great condition! The kids love that the shapes are rattles with different sounds. They are durable beyond expectation, like I said 6 kids in 10 years have tested this by throwing them on the floor, hitting them against each other and other toys. They can withstand all the kids toss at them.  Once shown how to open it a few times a toddler can open this toy no problem. The only other shape sorter we have that gets so much use is a Fisher Price one that makes noise and you hit the shapes with a hammer to put then through the holes. The hammer is the draw to that one. I have never had a problem with the size of the shapes in this sorter even with kids who really like to put things on their mouths.  I would, have, and will again purchase and suggest this shape sorter.
2485635
Still in great condition after buying this several years ago!
1047407
There's no substitute! At least not for me! My eight-year-old daughter is ecstatic over her new Dreamhouse, which is the same design my sister and I owned 40 years ago.  Easy to assemble.  It snaps together without the worry that a firm "snap" is going to crack/break the plastic.  Lots of really cute pieces included like the chandelier and swags, soaking bathtub, a closet with hangers!  Its a great piece that will be a big part of my kiddo's memories of playtime and imagination.
2352226
My Child had a similar one that he loved but it got a hole in it after ten tough years, this one he loves even more!
4784661
This toy has been in my family for about 10 years.  It was my sister's doll house and now my daughter is playing with it!  The house is in GREAT condition, the only thing it is missing are the rails that go around the porch and balcony, but missing those pieces do not effect play.  There's enough areas for little hands to go through as well.  My daughter loves this house! She has many calico critters and has a lot of furniture.  She likes setting up the house and the furniture, this house provides hours of play and lasts very long.
141866
I thought I'd write a review after over 10 years of usage (purchased in Nov. 2005).  I love this space heater and have been using it in my 10 x 15 office during the winter time.  Our winters last long so that means about 5 months of every day usage.  For those that want instant heat then this isn't for you.  This is radiant heat and it takes a good 1/2 hr. to 1 hr. in this size room for it to become effective.  Once it does, it's toasty warm and wonderful and sometimes it gets downright hot so I have to turn it down.  I've seen a few reviews of customers having oil smells or electrical fires but I've never had this.  I also love the price I paid back then for it which was $59.88 plus $15 shipping.  I looked at where it was made back then and it says P.R.C. (China)  If this unit goes out I'll buy another one.
1334601
I bought this wonderful doggy pillow for my son when he was just 10 months old. He's now 6 years old and it has been with him everywhere. It's his best friend and snuggle toy.  We bought 2 more as "backups" and now even I love to snuggle with one it's so comfy and fun.  For any kid that loves dogs and loves something to cozy up with this toy is the best ever!  or even for an adult who wants a fun pillow!  I once saw it in blue and white colors which was really cute too.  Wish I could find that one again.  The only thing that I wish is that it were a little easier to clean.  To be safe we usually wash it by hand but then put it in the dryer on low and it's done fine over the years.  Small issue given it's such a great toy/cozy up animal.
2609990
I started cake decorating about 10 years ago and I never use any other brand than this one. I tried quite a few, and would always get frustrated. This is by far my favorite because it tends to produce less bubbles and just works better in general. I love the texture and smell of it, and my guests are always pleased.

I don't eat it myself, I peel it off all my cakes, but most people do eat it and enjoy it very much.
542087
We have had this game for 5 years and it is still a huge hit in our house. My 10, 6, 4 yr old and I play it all the time together. It is fun for adults too! It is great that you can bring it along with you and has traveled with us many times. Hours of fun!!
4626270
This is absolutely our favorite cookbook and has been for the past 10 years.  I'm ordering a second copy as ours has worn out from years of use.  Unlike many 'quick' cookbooks, this one is based on fresh ingredients.  The recipes are inspired from many cultures yet take ingredients we can find locally.  Although the recipes are not elaborate, they are often the ones we turn to for entertaining as well as everyday.  Delicious and straightforward to prepare but not run-of-the-mill.
4570318
My kids LOVE this soup!  We had something recently at a Polish restaurant which reminded me of this soup.  It's hard to find at the store but we managed to pick up a few, and it's just as I remember when I was a kid.

My oldest in particular is basically addicted to it now, and comes home from school to make it, and usually makes another one before bed!  I started ordering it through Amazon just because we'd be clearing the store out every time when we go!  It's especially lovely on cool downs, or if you have a cold!  We love this better than any other noodle soup in a can.
455063
My son is now almost a year old, and this is still one of his favorite toys! I can't believe how long it's lasted! It is a little on the expensive side, but it does light up, and it's the only toy he's truly loved this long and has yet to outgrow- he first got it when he was just a few weeks old.  When he was an infant, I especially loved having it in the car at night- he loved seeing the changing colors and having the light so he wasn't scared in the dark. He also loved looking in the mirror on the bottom. It was the first toy he learned tot grasp and hold, and his first rattle (his face was priceless when he figured out he could wham it on stuff and make noise!). Now he's learning his colors with it, and it's actually been pretty nice as a teething toy- he chews on the ears.

Since he loves it so much (quite honestly I love to watch it change color too!), I have had to replace the batteries many times, but it's very easy with one of those smaller Philips head screw drivers (little smaller than normal, but larger than eyeglasses screw size). It takes three 365 button cell batteries, which I get in a 4 pack for $1 from the Dollar Store (Dollar Tree), Sunbeam brand. I've gotten several more of these for friends and family as baby gifts and always include extra batteries as the button cells can be expensive if you don't know to get them at the Dollar Store.

A couple of the other reviews have mentioned durability issues that I have not seen (as I've said, we've had the same one for almost a year and with the exception of a few faint teeth marks, it still looks new). He certainly has drooled all over it (in fact we call it Loud Lolly because it's usually in his mouth) and I have not seen any issues with water getting inside. I also used to wash it in the sink under running water when he threw it into the floor, with no problems. I am always careful to fully tighten the screws and make sure the head is tightly snapped back together though when I change the batteries (maybe that's what happened to that other reviewer who said it wasn't drool-proof?). Also, it's definitely drop-proof! Not sure what happened with the other reviewer who said theirs broke when dropped (unless maybe the batteries got unseated, which you could fix if you opened it up), but my very active son has lobbed it across the room many times with no ill effects.

In short, if this little rattle has been my "Baby Bam-Bam"'s favorite toy for almost a year, surely it can survive just about any kid!  We love this thing!
40275
I've owned one of these for 10 years and it's still in excellent condition. We decided to purchase another one because of how well it lasted
2300237
I've been using this trackball for over 10 years! I think this must be my 10th unit or so (but not because they failed), just because I love them! I only wish Logitech would tweak the design just a tad to update it. But it is quite perfect so why fix something that isn't broke! If you want an alternative to a mouse or track pad, I HIGHLY recommend this trackball.
2756630
HOURS and HOURS of fun!  My ten year old loves it!
3677406
I did not purchase mine thru amazon, but have had it for approximately 10 years now and I LOVE IT! I'm obsessively organized and like things labeled and this does the trick for everything in my home.  I keep thinking this little workhorse is going to die on me, but it just keeps on going.  I don't even remember the last time I had to change the batteries.  It doesn't have all the fancy features and fonts you could get from a more expensive machine, but it just doesn't stop working like its supposed to.  My mom liked mine so much she went to the store and bought a similar one (but different brand)  It worked for maybe 6 months, we were able to coax another 6 months of sort-of use out of it, and now it is a paperweight.  So she routinely asks me to bring my labeler over with me when I come so she can use it (sometimes she'll use 2 cartridges at a time labeling things).  I even bring this thing on vacations with me, because you never know when you will need to label something.  They stick nicely, and remove without too much difficulty when you want them to.  We've used them in the Freezer and they've worked fine, but outdoors is no bueno.  Definitely not in the sunlight.  That seem obvious since it uses heat to form the print on the label, eventually the whole thing will just turn black (especially here in Arizona).  Bottom line, if you are looking for a basic workhorse of a labeler, you can't go wrong with this.  If mine ever bites the dust, I will grieve its loss, knowing I got more than my money's worth for it, and buyt another of the exact same one.  Dymo, don't ever change a thing about this Labeler!  I just saw they have iron-on cartridges and would love to try them.  So many possibilities!
3403902
I recently purchased this furnished doll house as a gift for my four year old daughter. I was already a fan of Melissa and Doug products, but this dollhouse takes the cake!! This is a solid, quality toy that is sure to last for years. I had agonized over choosing a dollhouse, as there are countless styles and brands available. I wanted a simple wooden house that would hold up to years of play (unlike the plywood dollhouse that I was replacing because pieces kept breaking off). I chose this house because it was affordable and came with a family and furniture. I could not be happier with my choice! This dollhouse is quite large- which is difficult to tell from the pictures shown.  The interior is accessible from three sides and the rooms are divided into four seperate spaces. This layout allows for multiple children to play together while still playing independantly, if they choose.  I feel good about purchasing a well constructed, non-toxic toy and my daughter just LOVES her new dollhouse and doll family.