Your young
child will love playing with Fisher-Price’s Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends
Musical Table. This toy features four
modes with more than 50 songs and activities and four corners for learning fun.
Each of those corners has a character that lights up and encourages your child
to explore. The legs are removable so the youngest child can sit and play. Put
the legs on and enable your slightly older child to walk around the table.
TECHNICAL
DETAILS:
Recommended
for children aged 6 to 36 months.
Bilingual
English and Spanish. Requires 3
AA batteries. Measures 22
by 5 by 16 inches.
UPC Code 027084631357
FIND YOUR MUSICAL
TABLE
This toy was
first released in 2008 and re-released in 2011. At some point since then, it
was retired. You can still buy it but you will have to turn to eBay. When I
checked today, there were a couple available but more of the more recent DJ
Tables. See for yourself what Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical
Tables are available today by clicking here to eBay.
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Whenever I think about wooden jigsaw puzzles, I think of young children's puzzles with pieces thick enough for little hands and large enough to not be a choking hazard. But that was before I received a bunch of CraftHub Premium Wooden puzzles from friends. I have recently found that wooden puzzles for adults are pretty amazing; similar to jigsaw puzzles with pieces and pictures to assemble and similar to mental puzzles that require more brain power to solve.
CraftHub Premium Wooden Puzzles
I had not heard of these type of wooden puzzles for adults until my friends gave me an assortment of them after they were de-cluttering. The tiny puzzle boxes continued my preconception that wooden puzzles were for children. Thank goodness that I'm nosey enough to give one of the puzzles a try before passing them on to charity donations.
The Tree of Life puzzle was the first one I tried and I was enchanted. I love jigsaw puzzles. I work on jigsaw puzzles multiple times a week, almost daily in fact. The unique shapes increased the level of difficulty. The hook shaped "arms" connected the pieces firmly while other pieces only abutted next to each other.
The CraftHub premium wooden puzzles are described as:
Laser Cut Details
Interesting and unusual shapes
Vibrant colors
For older children and adults (smaller pieces are choking hazards)
A3 size = finished size approximately 11" x 16"
A4 size = finished size approximatley 8 1/2" x 11
Variety of themes - Harry Potter, DC comics, Lord of the Rings, Animals, and Scenery
My Experience with My First CraftHub Puzzle
I enjoyed these little puzzles immensely. As I said above, I only opened the box because I was nosey. I was in the middle of chores and other activities and had originally planned on just looking at the pieces. The colors were so vibrant and the pieces so unique that I could not stop returning to that puzzle over the weekend to work on it. Then I couldn't wait to start on the Owl puzzle.
Some of these puzzles were unopened and some had been used. The used puzzles showed absolutely no wear or damage. With some jigsaw puzzles, the pieces can become bent. Or the picture layer can begin to peel from the lower, solid layer. These wooden pieces showed none of that.
Some folks may consider these puzzles as too difficult. Or stressful. But I enjoyed the challenge and felt accomplished after I finished. I am looking forward to completing the remainder of the puzzles passed down to me, then adding new designs to my collection.
I think these puzzles would make great gifts for jigsaw puzzle aficionados. The themed puzzles would make great gifts for folks who do not usually gravitate toward puzzles but would love having the item of certain themes. For example, the castle of Hogwarts puzzle would be an awesome gift for someone who collects all things Harry Potter.
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Okay, okay I know that I really can't get a second childhood for myself, but
I'm sure that I can get in there and enjoy my Grandchildren's childhoods just
a little more!
No I'm not going to share with you how old I am, but I am going to share what
was one of my favorite childhood toys and one of my most favorite new
additions to these toys.
Would you believe that in less than 10 short years it will be making it's
100th birthday?
Why not celebrate this milestone with your own party of
Lego People!
It is true, Lego was started in 1932 by a carpenter from Denmark. Today
it is one of the most endearing and enduring toys that was ever
manufactured.
What keeps it interesting is that it has managed to change and evolve with the
passing times and it manages to keep hands old and new busy making things.
But my favorites of all times are the figures. Even when I was younger,
I loved putting the figures together first. They would go to watch me,
while I wrestled with the rest of the set.
Today, I would be in seventh heaven, because now you can buy the figures on
their own without having to purchase a whole set with only one or two figures
inside. Now, I must make a recommendation here. If your child is
only into the figures and really doesn't care about the sets, you can purchase
figures that are "Lego-like" for much less than the original Lego
figures. But if you are a prurist, and only Lego will do, be prepared to
shell out. I was looking at sets to buy, and was just a little shocked
that Amazon shows a whole bunch of Lego people in a picture, but when you read
the description, you are actually only getting one character piece. So,
buyer beware!
One character
can cost you quite a bit!
This was a smart move on the company's part! It keeps kids engaged and can
still follow all the current trends with movies, on-line games and stories
that kids love to read. Kids have so much more creative time with
figures from all kinds of sets moving about all the different themes. Again
buyer beware!
Today you can even get flowers in Lego sets. They will definitely last a
lot longer than the "cut Flower" varieties.
If you want to know more about Lego, there are even
history books written about the little Bricks that sparked children's imaginations for
decades.
Why you might ask are Lego so expensive? Well my father was a toy
manufacturing engineer and he explained it to me. The dies that are made
to make these little bricks are quite expensive to make and need replacing
often. It is not something that can be changed, it is the nature of the
process. I could get more technical, but I'd lose you in the
process. Let's just say that Lego makes a great product that lasts for
years and years. Children all over the world have enjoyed them and I'm
sure they will continue to do so for many more years to come. Lego bricks
last that long too!
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Follow along on our review of Fisher-Price’s Laugh and Learn Love to Play Puppy, a wonderful and affordable gift idea for the little one in your life. Puppy is a soft, cuddly toy who responds when your child touches with various silly sayings and sing-along songs including familiar ones like the Itsy-Bitsy Spider.
Puppy is designed to be played with while also helping your young child learn the alphabet, numbers, colors and parts of the body. You chose one of two modes: learning or musical. As a fun bonus, his dog collar lights up or twinkles to the beat of the music.
A version of this dog, with slight changes and a even a new name, has been released pretty much consistently by Fisher-Price since 2003 and buyers continue to praise the quality and educational aspects of this toy.
The Puppy I have featured at the top of this page has a purple shirt and paws that are red with a musical note, green with the word hand, yellow with the word foot and orange with the on and off button and controls for the learning or musical mode. He was made in 2008.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Recommended for children aged 6 months to 36 years of age.
The Puppy shown here is model number C6325 and had the UPC code 027084131413.
Requires 3 AA batteries.
FIND YOUR LAUGH & LEARN PUPPY
If you are not looking for an older version of Puppy, you can find a new version of the Laugh and Learn Puppy by clicking here to Amazon. He has a slightly different name, which is Fisher-Price Baby Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy, but he still represents good value for a well-made, educational toy.
If, however, you are looking for an older version that you remember from the past, you will want to try eBay. You will find all of the versions of the Laugh & Learn Puppy available on eBay by clicking herewhere you will also find many different versions of this toy including pianos, walkers, rattles and more.
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Wednesday is a popular Netflix series based on Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family. The first season, which aired in 2022, saw Wednesday, who is played by Jenna Ortega, try to solve a murder at Nevermore Academy.
The series received positive reviews from the critic with Wikipedia saying that it was "the second most watched English Netflix series." The second season was released in 2025 and the show has since been renewed for a third season.
DOLL DESCRIPTION
The show is
popular enough to have created some interesting merchandise including the American Girl doll named Wednesday who appears here on this page. The Hollywood Reporter says that the American
Girl doll company has “gone goth.” For this doll, American Girl partnered with Amazon MGM
Studios.
Packed in a special collector box with a certificate
of authenticity, she sold for $295 U.S. According to American Girl Fandom, she was released on July 21, 2025 and
sold out six days later on July 27, 2025. The limited-edition doll, with a run of 6,000 individually numbered dolls, was available on both the American Girl and the Amazon websites.
Wednesday is
like many other Truly Me American Girl dolls, measuring 18-inches with opening
and closing eyes, a vinyl head and limbs and a soft body. This doll, of
course, looks like the Wednesday character that many love. She has black pigtails, bangs that are called ‘curtain bangs', painted eyelashes, feathered eyebrows
and freckles. Her black velvet dresshas a white sateen Peter Pan-style collar and long sleeves. The
dress features an embroidered pattern that looks like a floral print and has
interesting black buttons. She wears black tights and panties and shiny black
patent kitten-heel Mary Jane-style shoes. Her accessories include a Thing figurine, two bags
of piranhas and a fake silver-colored obsidian necklace.
Better Homes and Gardens predicts that, at least in part because of the popularity of
Wednesday, this Halloween will see a trend to “dark academia, gothic,
Victorian, and downright spooky style and decor.” I agree and think that this
doll would make a great part of anyone's Halloween decor collection. Plus, because of the fact
that it is a limited-edition doll, I believe that it will increase in
value in the years to come.
UNBOXING VIDEO
Here's a short video unboxing of Wednesday:
BUY WEDNESDAY
Since Wednesday is sold out, you will have to look to resellers to find her. Click here to find your Wednesday Addams American Girl doll on eBay. If you can get your hands on one of these dolls, you’ll be doing the Wednesday Dance for sure!
OTHER MERCHANDISE
Other Wednesday
Addams toys have included a Monster High doll and a Fisher-Price Little People figurine
set. You will find thousands of new, used and vintage Wednesday Addams-themed merchandise on eBay by clicking here. I even saw a pair of Dr. Martens Wednesday
themed boots!
Don't miss out on the Wednesday merchandise at Amazon, either! Click here to see the collection there.
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If you've always loved Play-Doh, monsters and/or Halloween, Kenner's Count Creepyhead and Friends Play-Doh set is one you should own. It allows you to create your favorite monster faces and includes four masks representing Dracula or a vampire, a werewolf or the wolfman, a mummy and an evil countess, villain or queen.
The set includes the figure or body, his hair, a cape and the four masks referenced above. It is recommended for individuals aged 3 and up and is marked set number 24210 with the UPC code 076281242101.
Here's the original television commercial for the set:
And here's a review by Mike Mozart from The Toy Channel on YouTube. Mike does a great job of reviewing the toy in action and of making you want to own the set.
Unfortunately, it is a vintage 1984 playset, which means it is retired, rare and expensive. What is it worth today? The price does vary and I have seen a new set sell for $399 but today's results are somewhat lower than that and, of course, you can find used sets for considerably less. See for yourself what the Count Creepyhead and Friends Play-Doh set is valued at today by clicking hereto eBay.
What an great addition to a Play-doh or Halloween-themed toy collection!
Finally, this set is perfect for anyone who works in the medical world.
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Barbie dolls have always been my favorite toy and they have always been a
part of my life. As a child, I played with my Barbies. As an
adult, I collect my favorite specialty Barbies. When I saw the 80th
Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll, I knew I would want to add this gorgeous
Barbie to my collection. Seeing "80th anniversary" printed on her box
caused me to pause and think though. Barbie isn't 80! No,
she is not. It is actually their maker, Mattel, that is celebrating
their 80th year in business and they doing it in grand style with a
signature edition anniversary Barbie.
While the Barbie Signature Doll may have been created with collectors in
mind, there is also an much less expensive 80's anniversary Barbie for
play. I actually like both of them. I have featured them at the
bottom of this review for you to compare. I would love to hear you
thoughts.
Most of us are already familiar with Barbie's history. The first
Barbie was released and introduced to the world by Mattel in 1959.
Since then, Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls. It won't
surprise you to hear that the Barbie line is the most profitable for
Mattel. She is their own private little gold mine. After all,
one can't just stop at one Barbie. She must have everything: clothes,
accessories, homes, cars, boats, camping equipment, and certainly
friends. And, let's not forget her movies. Clearly, she is
Mattel's biggest star.
Take note of Barbie's earrings, shown in the picture on the right. They prominently feature the letter "M" for Mattel in honor of the original Matty Mattel logo.
Her fitted glittery red dress is stunningly detailed with a tulle bustle and accessorized with complimentary red sheer gloves and red pump shoes. But, you don't need me to describe her. You can see for yourself that she is gorgeous!
A doll stand is included for displaying this lovely collectible. As well as, a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Does your child have a prized plush animal? What would you do if he lost his coveted stuffed animal? And finally, what lengths would you go to replace it?
Many young children love the incredibly soft plush rabbits by Carter called 'Just One Year.' This rabbit has been produced in many styles and colors and replacements for a specific lost rabbit are somewhat hard to find. If you are one of those parents trying to replace a specific Carter's plush toy or just someone who wants to replace the one they owned when they were young, don't despair.
You may be able to find your rabbit on eBay. The one you are looking for may not be available today and you may have to create a saved search on eBay to eventually find the one you are looking for. If you don't know how to do that, please visit this page and look for the instructions on how to create a saved search on eBay. The page is actually about replacing a favorite mug (which I had to do) but the technique used on eBay is the same.
JUST ONE YEAR PLUSH BUNNIES ON EBAY
The most valuable Carter's Just One Year plush bunny that I have seen is this one with allover white fur and dark chocolate brown on the inside of his feet and his ears. It sold more than ten years ago in 2011 for $164.50, most likely to a desperate parent. I am sure that he fetched more than others because of the fact that he was a retired toy that was still new. However, many Carter's rabbits are available for much less than that. I see them new, used and vintage ranging from around $10 to $130 plus shipping. Click here to see which of these rabbits are available on eBay right now.
A Carter's bunny rabbit would make an excellent, high quality Easter Bunny!
Is there a Carter's bunny rabbit in your home or maybe another treasured plush toy? How much would you pay to replace a lost and treasured plush animal?
If you have a baby in your life, you may have heard of this extremely popular baby teether.
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Imagine coming across a beloved childhood toy that is still being made, or
is being made again, exactly like the original. That happened to my
husband recently when he came across the Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel
Airplane model kit.
As a child, he loved his model airplane and has happy memories of "flying"
Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel around his home. It was a pretty cool
snap-together model that even a child could make, and he did. Once it
was made, the little propeller would turn with the help of a battery.
Unfortunately, he has no idea what happened to his plane. His family
moved often during his childhood. Many of his possessions were either
lost or discarded for him.
When he showed me the kit on Amazon, I promptly ordered it for him.
Little did I know that Snoopy, with the help of my husband, would literally
be flying around my head in his Sopwith Camel plane when I went to bed on
Valentine's Day. Oh, and as with the original, the battery operated
propeller does turn giving the model the appearance of flying.
Snoopy Searching for the Red Baron!
Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel Atlantis Toy & Hobby Plastic Model Kit
ATLANTIS TOY & HOBBY Plastic Model Kit-Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel, RedCheck PriceThis model is truly awesome! I was amazed by how easy it was to put
together. Since no painting is required, Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel
were ready to fly again in an hour or so. My husband did decide to
paint Snoopy's eyes so they would show up better, but otherwise the
detailing on the plane was done with the included stickers.
What comes in the kit:
38 colored molded plastic parts
Battery operated engine with spinning propeller - battery not
included
Snoopy
Dog House Display Stand
Decals
Instructions
Detailed and Easy to Follow Instructions
A Few Additional Notes About the Model
I don't know why the Amazon listing says "red" in the description.
The plane is yellow with a red engine cover.
Also, the battery has to be inserted in the opposite direction shown in the
instructions for the propeller to turn correctly.
Snoopy's eyes are raised in the while molded plastic, but they are not
colored. If you want Snoopy to have black eyes and brows, you will
need to paint them on. My husband used a black paint pen.
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