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Orb Factory Magnetic Mosaics Kids Review

Orb Factory Magnetic Mosaics Kids
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My two children, 3 and 5, love these mosaics. It keeps them occupied for a long time, and they have something beautiful to show everyone when they're finished. I highly recommend it, especially if your child likes to figure things out (e.g. puzzles or mazes).
If you're giving this as a present, you'll want to plan ahead, for the following reasons: 1) The cubes do not come already separated; they are in one block for each color, with the foam already cut but the magnetic backing only perforated. It takes quite a bit of time to carefully break them apart (remember, it's 600 cubes!). 2) The foam cubes had an overwhelming smell of volatile chemicals when we opened the box. This is normal with foam, but you don't want your children breathing it in. Just break the cubes up, arrange them on some trays, and let them outgas for a week or so in a very warm room that no one uses very much. When the smell is almost unnoticeable, they're ready to use.
Also, you can't complete 2 mosaics at the same time with the cubes provided. (The set only comes with one magnetic board, but we had an extra one, and my children of course want to work on these together.) For the mosaics that don't completely fill the paper with cubes, they have been able to just use different colors in some spots, but with most of the designs, even this won't compensate. I am probably going to buy another set since they love these so much.
Also, there are downloads of new designs available on the manufacturer's web site; just click the "Downloads" link on the bottom right corner of the home page. There are currently only 3 designs for the Magnetic Mosaics Kids available, and they are on letter size paper (much smaller than the designs that come with the set). But my kids didn't seem to mind!
Again, I highly recommend this toy. It has great educational and aesthetic value.

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It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 with this fantastic Mosaic Kit...literally! Perfect for the little artist in your life, your child will love making bright and colorful mosaics. It's so easy to do, too. Each colored foam cube is asigned to a number. Have your little one match up the right color with its corresponding number and TA-DA, the bright foam tiles bring the mosaics to life to create a vibrant work of art. A wonderful and FUN tool for learning numbers. Great in the classroom or as a gift.

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Excalibur World Chess Hall of Fame Collector's Edition Classic Review

Excalibur World Chess Hall of Fame Collector's Edition Classic
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I purchased this chess set for my son for Christmas. It is a very nice set but the board is large. I measured the board and is is 22 inches. It did not give the board dimensions in the description so I thought it would be good to know. At first my son was skeptical of the burgundy pieces but they grew on him and now he thinks they are unique. The pieces are very nice.Excalibur World Chess Hall of Fame Collector's Edition Classic

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ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set Review

ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set
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At this price, you get more than you'd think. I have very young nephews who can't seem to keep the pieces on normal boards, so when I found this magnetic wood board, I had to try it. It surpassed my expectations. I read a review that it was too pricey. Not at all, for what you get. I recommend it to anyone.

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Get years of enjoyment from this high quality travel chess set, crafted from premium Golden Rosewood. Perfect for players on the move, or for anyone who needs a sturdy and compact analysis set. No set of higher quality is sold at this price anywhere.This Golden Rosewood and Boxwood set unfolds to a playing area of 8 x 8 inches, with each square a full inch in size. The Kings are handcrafted from Golden Rosewood or Boxwood, and measure 1.75 inches tall. Each wooden piece contains a magnet strong enough to be stable on bumpy roads and turbulent flights. When folded, it is a compact 10" x 5" x 1.5" and easily slips into a briefcase or knapsack.The well made latch and hinge mechanism is snug and tight for a long life, while the interior green foam lining holds each piece individually and cushions them securely.Here is an outstanding magnetic travel chess set that will last a lifetime!

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Drueke 907.00 Roll Up Chess Board with 3 3/4-Inch Chessmen Review

Drueke 907.00 Roll Up Chess Board with 3 3/4-Inch Chessmen
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Drueke is a great name in chess and cribbage gear, so I bought this sight-unseen online. I was most disappointed. The mousepad style floppy board was great. The carrying bag was great. The style of the pieces was good. The problem was that the weights are not all glued in very well. There were a few that rattled around. I returned it and bought the Plastic Collectors set from House of Staunton. I'll never go back. The detail, finish, and build quality are all superb. I have other Drueke chess sets and was not disappointed. They really need to go back to their old (high) stnadards of quality control. Apparently, this is what happens when you pack up and move manufacturing to China...

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This set is the perfect way to practice your chess skills. Use your free time productively and squeeze in a quick game of chess. Watch the time fly by on long car rides as you battle your friends and family game after game. This easy to carry bag includes a 20.75 mouse pad rollup play board and 3.75 triple weighted plastic chessmen. This set takes care of all the basics; all you need to do is find a flat surface.

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Chess Set Review

Chess Set
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This Pressman chess set is exactly what you'd expect: light, hollow plastic pieces and a stiff paper game board. If that's what you're looking for, perhaps as a spare chess set or a set to take to work, for example, you'll be happy with this chess set.

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Includes 32 plastic chessmen in black and ivory with a 15
x 15
folding board.

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Science Wiz Chess Once A Pawn A Time Review

Science Wiz Chess Once A Pawn A Time
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I loooove this set! It is perfect for beginners, kids AND adults! The instructions booklets are hilarious and so easy to comprehend. Any literate child could teach him or herself how to play the game in an hour or two. The chess pieces are made of a high quality durable plastic, not your typical made in China flimsy stuff (even though they are still made in China) . They even come with a velvet bag for safe keeping. My 6 year old could play with this all day long, and he is not even a nerdy indoor kind of kid. I cannot say enough great things about this and would highly recommend giving it as a gift to ANYBODY 6 or over.

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Using the two captivating books included in CHESS: Once A Pawn A Time, this kit is designed to help children enjoy earning and playing chess. The endearing chess characters and story-book style are created to engage them in the game. "This imaginative approach to teaching chess was developed by author Patzi Stewart over her 20 years as a chess teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. The box opens so that customers can examine the books and understand the uniqueness of this chess product prior to purchase," Rachael Norman, Sales, Norman and Globus, Inc., told TDmonthly. Book 1 introduces beginners to chess moves. Book 2 advances playing skills by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each chess piece. This imaginative approach to teaching chess was developed by author Patzi Stewart over her 20 years as a chess teacher in the San Fransisco Bay Area.

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Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit Review

Elenco AmeriKit Learn to Solder Kit
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I'm 17 and I wanted to learn how to solder printed circuit boards. This is a great product that has (almost) everything you need to get started. The soldering iron melted the solder quickly, even though the solder was lead free. The instruction manual teaches you not just about soldering, but about the components in the kit. It teaches almost like a class, complete with detailed instructions and even quizzes you on what you have learned. In the end, the device you make is pretty useless, but here, its all about the journey not the destination.
I do have a few cons however. There is nothing included to clean the soldering tip like a small piece of sponge. I also could not get the soldering wick to work, so I would recommend also ordering a desoldering pump as well. also, it can be a bit tricky to solder without some kind of helping hand device. However, for less than $15, this is still a great bargain.
The value of this kit is great, however I'm sure that people would be willing to pay a bit more if it included something to clean the soldering tip and possibly a desoldering pump, however, with the value of this kit, adding those items to your order should be no problem.
All in all, I greatly recommend this product to anyone trying to dive into the world of electronics.

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This kit is a must for the beginner. After practicing your soldering techniques on the special area of the board, you'll be ready to assemble this European siren with flashing LED's. This kit also includes a soldering iron and wire cutters. Requires one 9V battery. This kit requires soldering. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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