Switcharoos are better than the original toys on the exersaucer
937472
Both my son & daughter (8-month-old twins) love the 4 switcheroos on our exersaucer.  I replaced the original toys on the saucer and they both like it much better now - this is a huge help when you need a few Mommy minutes and can put one in the exersaucer and they'll stay there happy and entertained for a few more minutes.
4750247
This yo-yo is bad ass I've used much more expensive yo-yo ' s like the shutter and this yo-yo  is way better , better balance and speed best playing yo-yo I've ever used.
1103373
ive been wearing the regular give n go boxer briefs exclusively for 5 years now and decided to give the new sport offering a try. they are great underwear.
In comparison to the originals: they are lighter, and dry faster. the waistband is more comfortable, and they have more of a barely-there feel. the only fownside is that they ride up the leg more than the original style
3740839
Slightly different. They work but not as good as the original equipment.
679166
I have worn the original adissage for decades and I think these represent an improvement on balance. If you have never worn adissage, be aware that when you first try these or the old model you will think they are painful but it is akin to a nice shiatsu massage for your feet. After minutes the pain goes away and at least my feet feel rejeuvenated, especially after a long sweaty day in traditional shoes or sneakers.

Improvements have been made. 1- The band seems much less absorbent and prone to stretching. The old model's band took forever to dry and felt gross to wear when wet. 2- The nubs on the sole are now molded in such a way and with a slightly harder material that they seem far less likely to break off with repeated wear cycles than the old adissage. I think this is an improvement, having eventually worn out many soles on the old model, although this model seems less likely to customize itself to your footbed over time.

Cons. No fancy international flag motif on the sole, which I enjoyed lol. Not much arch support but these are essentially fancy flip flops.
2649239
IMPORTANT UPDATE:  After going through a few of these from different sellers, DO NOT BUY the ones that take AA batteries.  There is just not enough oomph to keep the thing running right.  I don't know what it is exactly, but the AA ones will eventually start feeding unevenly.  Eventually, we had to stack 1 1/2 decks on one side and 1/2 on the other.

HOWEVER, do buy the one that uses C batteries.  Look around Amazon until you find it.  These have lots of oomph and have been working great from much longer than the AA ones.

Here's my original review:

I rated this a 4 because it is really a great convenience when you play multi-deck card games.  Everyone in our card group loves it.  Another benefit is it prolongs the life of the cards (this machine can't tear up cards).  Consider that when you buy a game like Five Crowns where you can't just buy a new deck of cards very easily or cheaply.

But the reason it lost a point in my rating is this:  these things will not work for the max. number of decks listed.  They are the right size for the decks, but the compartment that catches the cards fills up and when it gets too high, the cards start to jam up.  The solution is to buy the 4-deck shuffler if you need a 2-deck shuffler, and a 6-deck if you need a 4.  With the extra room in the catch-compartment, it works like a charm.  Be aware it is noisy though.

Anyway, just buy the next larger size and you'll love it!
1489244
Don't waste your $ on the newer versions of the Rescue Bots toys--get these--the line that are labeled "Energize" in the title.  Super sturdy, well made, smooth transition between robot and vehicle.
1021360
I was about to buy another weedwacker, when I came across this retrofit for my broken Roobi gas motor attachment . Much better for the environment and more reliable, no priming, pulling ,or mixing oil with gas  .And I get to use all the attachments the original came with .
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We have two fisher price bubble mowers.

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While the original has a couple of cool features that the kids like (the bubble bottle "gas tank" and the clicking "controls"), this new model has one major improvement over the old model. The new one is a lot less leaky! The previous model leaks bubble juice when tipped even slightly (thus a lot of juice wasted by our toddlers use of it). Thought his new one is lacking the clicking controls (which the kids always used to turn it "on and off", as parents, we like the new one better.

Thanks for reading, I hope this review is helpful!
462285
My second favorite machine in the gym!  I gives a much more intense workout than a treadmill, cycle machine, stairmaster, elliptical, or anything else.  I can go for hours on those machines, but I feel the burn within minutes of getting on this thing.  Because it's a climbing exercise, you have to think about what you're doing while you use it, so can't go on autopilot in the same way that you would on other machines which can lead to boredom.  This machine is well worth the cost.  This machine coupled with the Precor AMT are the reasons I'd end up working out at home instead of the gym - gyms rarely have either one, much less both.  If you operate a gym and are reading this, please acquire this machine!
1680444
Amazing how much more durable than the original. I may have played with it more than my 4 year old
231732
Better (more comfortable) than the paddle that came with the inflatable kayak I bought.
949756
The model now has a very noticeable difference/upgrade from the ones in the past (the ones with the negative feedback).
That change was the addition of foam grip to the handles, which acts as 2 things. One, it is now easier on the fingers when lifting heavier loads, and 2, those pieces of foam acts as an anchor so when you're riding over VERY BUMPY terrains, they don't flop up and accidentally unhitch the basket from the bike. And I know, I took mine for a test on some super messed up road; my butt was bruised from all the bumping and still, the basket was locked on my bike. A suggestion though, a few extra accessories that would complete this product for super extreme terrains, x2 bunjie cords (short 18inches with hooks on both ends, to help lock any large load from flying out of the basket, and for worry-worts, use 1 re-usable zip-tie on each of the handles on the basket. That way, they're guarantee to not get loose and unlock your basket.
1951960
I have an original Animal that's about 9 years old. Great vacuum, but the gaskets weren't sealing anymore and the dirt canister won't snap back into place easily and often just falls off now. Dysons do eventually lose suction due to this.

I decided to upgrade to the DC25, and want to share my experience with it versus my old Dyson.

The "ball" design takes some getting used to. At first, steering seems a little stiff and, as you adapt to this, you'll find you overcompensate a bit. It's like getting used to a car racing game - you have to find the subtlety.

Remember the wand design of the old Dyson? Pull it up and out, pop it off, flip it over and reattach. Much improved in this new model. Simply flip a top-cap, pull the wand up, and the whole thing detaches for instant cleaning. Genius! You'll quickly realize the wand is notably shorter than the original, and not really meant to be used for extensive hard floor cleaning. It is a much better length for stair cleaning, however. This new Dyson, though, is meant to go from rug to floor with the push of a button, which makes for much greater convenience. The Animal beater brush could not be turned off and was not ideal for hard floors.

The DC25 is much lighter than the Animal so it's less awkward carrying it up and down stairs. But because it's lighter, I did notice that the beater brush head will bounce somewhat when pulling the vacuum towards you on carpet. So you can easily see when it needs cleaning, the beater brush has a transparent casing. Nice!

Holding up the vacuum when not in use are two small wheels attached to an arm. Press the red bar with your foot and pull the handle toward you and the arm moves up and out of the way. I have some concerns about this for the long haul because many things about the DC25 feel more "mechanical", with levers and springs. The Animal is simpler in design. Even reattaching the wand triggers some mechanics that maneuver a small hose from one inlet to another.  More moving parts means more things to go wrong.

The DC25 comes with two attachments: a small floor tool and a crevice tool. The floor tool is nothing to write home about, and feels cheaper than the original. The crevice tool is nice because it converts from the old style tool to one with a brush, which is a nice touch. Most welcome is that the tools now snap into place and are held by a lever, rather than mere friction as on the Animal. This keeps the tools firmly in place.

Overall, I'm really impressed with the DC25. It has many nice improvements over my old Animal.
991842
I debated for a long time between the Jumperoo and this, as I already owned an Exersaucer, but my son LOVES to bounce.  We put him in the store model Jumperoo and he went crazy bouncing, not stopping for 15 minutes, until we decided we'd better get him out.  They did not have a floor model of the Hop n Pop, but we were drawn to it for its portability... We already have a saucer sitting in the living room, so who wants a big Jumperoo occupying the rest of the living room?  So... We bought the Hop n Pop hoping it would give our son the jumping joy he found in the Jumperoo.  When we put him in the Hop n Pop, he was okay, hopping a bit, but mostly just trying out the new toys.  After he tired of the toys, he was not particularly happy sitting in it anymore.  The biggest difference between the Hop n Pop and the Jumperoo is that the Jumperoo is much more bouncy, bouncing at the slightest touch.  The Hop n Pop needs more deliberate bouncing, to at least get up the force to make the popping toy go... My son bounced a little, but just didn't get as into it since the bouncing took more force.  He was happier when I took him out of the Hop n Pop and put him back in the saucer, which lets him spin around and move more.  I have a feeling I should have paid the extra 10 dollars for the Jumperoo if I wanted to get him a separate toy for bouncing!  However, I like that the Hop n Pop is small enough to move around, including to outdoor places... We can put him on the patio with us more easily... I was NOT carrying a big saucer outside!

THis is a nice toy, but it depends on how forceful your child wants to bounce... I think the Jumperoo's flexible bouncing would've been more my son's style. It serves as a good portable bouncer if you want something you can take with you to keep baby entertained.
4642007
I really didn't know what to expect from these but they are definitely not what I envisioned; they are better! First of all, there is slight assembly required but nothing major. The Battle Arena needs the rest posts and the lines attached and the remotes need batteries. Other than that, put a few stickers on and you're good to go!

The battle arena is cool because it looks like a boxing arena or something and that's basically what these guys are going to do.

The remotes are a little bit tricky for kids to get the hang of and I had to read the directions to figure it out. They are really different from any remotes my kids have ever used so it took a while for their brains to adjust to the concept of NOT pressing buttons and their motions controlling the robots.

To get started, you just have to switch the little guys on with the button on their backs.

Then turn on a remote to pair it with the robot. You'll get a beeping sound to know it's ready.

Then they're ready to fight. This was a really difficult concept for my four and six year olds. I didn't expect the four year old to get it since it's rated six plus but my six year old took a while as well. It's just hard for their brains to wrap around the idea of their hands controlling the motion of the robots.

At first they thought it was hilarious and were just going crazy with the remotes moving them everywhere and laughing their heads off. But once they kind of figured it out and got down to the fighting, they got serious!

IMG_3608I tried reading them the included directions but the print was so small I could barely read it. I mean I have bad eyes and all but I should be able to read something I'm holding right in front of my face. Luckily we were able to get online and watch some videos and look at some forums. It's much simpler than we were making it but it takes a while to get used to something like this when you've never used it before.

There are three different ways to play:

Combat mode allows for head-to-head battle against an opponent. Battle boot camp allows players to master the art of combat by taking on the training drones. The other game play options include Autodrone mode where players can battle against a self-activated Battroborg robot or Tag mode where a self-propelled Battroborg robot chases other Battroborgs. Battroborgs advanced radio control technology also allows players to host a Battle Royal where up to 20 robots can battle at one time.

My kids pretty much stuck with combat mode but I did want to try the other modes. But once again, the directions were hard to read and kind of confusing. After trying with a while we decided to stick with Combat Mode. I'm not sure why there are so many steps involved in switching modes instead of just the switch of a button.

Unfortunately there were a few problems with the set. One, the parts that controlled the arm movements kept popping off and they don't work without them. I was worried they would get lost so it's something I have to sit and play with them and keep fixing.

The other problem is they don't hold a charge for long. They play about 15 or 20 minutes and then the robots need to be charged. By the time they are re-charged they have moved on to something else so this is only good for a little play at a time.

The good news is that my kids love it and find it highly entertaining. I think it should actually be rated more like 8+ because of the complexity of learning the moves and being able to do everything on their own. I read about the different color coded lights and what they meant which is cool for older kids but way over the heads of mine.

The Battroborg is a little bit pricey for how easily it comes apart but my kids still love it and find it entertaining!
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I recently purchased the Propel trampoline which broke within a month of use.  This product is far superior to the cheaper ones.  I've only had it for a month but it is easier on my body.  I can bounce longer on the Needak than I was able to do on the other one.  The weight is falling off almost every day.  The only down side is that for the price, it does not come with a cover for the springs and is very noisy which is why I rated it 4-star.  Overall great piece of exercise equipment.