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Now parents and kids can both feel good about time spent playing electronic games with the Leapster Learning System by LeapFrog. An exciting library of educational games (sold separately) turn this handheld device into a conduit of exciting learning adventures that teaches reading, math, critical thinking, vocabulary and more. Kids can play fun games, read electronic books, create cool art and watch interactive videos. Color display on backlit screen is gentle on the eyes while the jack for optional headphones is gentle on other people’s ears. Ages 4 to 10 years. Imported.
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Here is one handheld gaming system that both parents and kids will be able to agree upon. The Leapster Learning Game System takes the brain-building principles that Leapfrog laid out in its earlier electronic learning devices (which have an interactive book format) and applies them to a video-game format. Leapster draws kids in with familiar video game templates—all of which have a secret weapon: a built-in learning component. LeapFrog hopes that kids will become so engaged in the gaming aspects and familiar television and movie characters offered by this toy that they won’t even notice that they’re learning and reinforcing valuable reading, math, and language skills.
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Aimed at 4- to 10-year-olds, the 6-by-4-inch Leapster is sized for little hands and comfortably shaped with safe, rounded edges. The 2-1/4-inch touch screen is ample for most of the gaming activities; although a little cluttered when used for the art and drawing modules. Buttons are suitably placed on either side of the unit for thumb-operated control. The right side features “A” and “B” buttons for selecting settings and answers while the left has a multi-directional gamepad for game play. A pen is also attached for drawing, selecting tools and settings, and dragging and placing objects. The 3-inch backlit display makes games visible in the dark (although parents will prefer that the Leapster is shut off at bedtime) and the animated graphics, while not completely state-of-the-art are well done and suitable for this age range.
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The Leapster Learning Game System takes the brain-building principles that Leapfrog laid out in its earlier electronic learning devices (which have an interactive book format) and applies them to a video-game format. |
As with the manufacturer’s LeapPad products, the Leapster does require the purchase of additional cartridges to expand its capabilities. Kids can choose titles with their favorite characters to play educational games with. The star-studded list of celebrity narrators includes TV personalities, such as SpongeBob Squarepants, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Dora the Explorer; and movie stars, such as Nemo, Cinderella, Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and Batman. Leapfrog’s own cartoon star, Tad, is narrates a few as well. While stocking up on the extra software titles can get expensive, it also gives parents some control and input on which characters they’d like their kids to learn from. And, characters for these titles are appropriately matched to the maturity of the targeted grade level (pre-K through 4th grade).
Starting up or hitting the Home button takes players to the main menu. There is one staple pre-loaded game that children will likely come back to again and again. Rabbit River is based on the Frogger game format, but with an additional learning element. In letters mode, kids guide their bunny to hop floating logs to the other side of the river while jumping on specific letters to identify them or spell out a requested 3- or 4-letter word. In numbers mode, the bunny must land on specific numbers on the logs to skip count by twos or form a correct equation. The other pre-loaded activity is Color Corral, an interactive coloring book designed to boost creative problem-solving skills. This module is like a kid’s version of Photoshop and offers a variety of scenic templates, colors, tools, and moving icons that kids can combine for an infinite number of possibilities. The included manual gives suggestions on how to reinforce these math, reading, and art concepts in the real world. .
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Each game offers multiple skill levels so kids can ease into new territory at the beginner level and challenge themselves with more advanced learning problems as they understand the concept. If kids are stumped at any point during a game, they can hit the Hint button and receive a friendly push in the right direction from an animated tutor, Edison the firefly. Edison also appears automatically if kids answer a question incorrectly several times in a row and coaches the child to reach the correct answer. The Pause button lets kids stop the game for a snack break and pick back up again where they left off.
Designed for portability, the Leapster fits easily in a backpack or tote bag and is ideal for more purposeful edutainment on the go, whether it’s a quick game on the bus ride to school or hours of playtime during vacation travel. This learning system runs on four AA batteries or on a rechargeable battery pack when combined with the Leapster L-Max Recharging System (sold separately). Leapster covers this handheld device under a 3-month warranty. –Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
Play Anywhere . . . Learn Everywhere! The Leapster Learning Game System teaches in the way your child loves to play! Kids can play action-packed games that teach skills for preschool through 4th grade. Multiple learning levels, tailored tutorials and a wide variety of learning games take advantage of both the multi-directional control pad and the easy to use stylus. This ensures that children are learning skills while playing the video games they love. With Leapster, the name of the game is learning! Appropriate for ages 4 years to 8 years. All Leapster games work with all Leapster systems.
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Better than a Game Boy want better games!
This was challenging enough to intrigue my children when we bought it for Christmas 2007. They were five and six, now they are six and seven. We bought the rechargeable battery pack, and a three extra games. The games are lacking a little in the entertainment dept. While very educational, they lack pizzazz. For instance, the cars driving game. My son and daughter enjoyed what they were learning. If the game had more driving challenges they would have been learning without realizing it. They like it way better than flashcards, but not enough to play the game without being interested in the subject matter. Same thing with the princess came and another math game. Also, I have not seen many, actually, any, new games on the market. Hope to see some, that I think will excite them, before christmas.
Had I purchased this a year earlier, it would have been played with on a frequent basis.
As a gift we got the pink leapster that hooks up to the T.V. I recommend that, if it is affordable, for easier family/friend interaction during game play.
Same bug problem
Hi I have the same problem as the previous reviewer. My leapster was working fine all along for about 4 months then suddenly whenever we insert a game cartridge in, a question mark prompting for cartridge will appear. It seems that the leapster cannot recognise the presence of a cartridge. I have to knock the cartridge real hard into the leapster each time for it to work. Also, it would freeze at times, or just go off on its own halfway through the game.
I thought initially it may be due to too much playing or handling on my kids’ part, now it seems that is not the case, since others also encountered this problem. I am considering buying the new leapster2 and hope that it will not have such problems again.
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Official Beijing 2008 Olympics Teddy Bear Mascot Plush Toys (Box Set of 5)
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Perfect Olympic Toy Souvenir
Beautiful, colorful, and very well made. Packaging is also well done. Didn’t want to open it. Am going to purchase another one and retain unopened as a 2008 Olympic momento. Grand-daughter, who is five years old, LOVES it.
Found On Line (could not find in stores)!!!
Our daughter (in Kindergarten) was made aware of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Teddy Bear Mascots after seeing a friend with one of the mascots from a set in school. Unfortunately, her friend had her set purchased in either Hong Kong or Mainland China by her dad during a business trip there. We purchased them on line after making unsuccessfuly attempts to find them locally. You’ll find disparity in my rating between “fun,” “educational,” “durability,” and “overall” categories but these Mascots were purchased to own unique Teddy Bears with historical relevance rather than for their fun factor or educational value (actually, if you dig deeper, you’ll find historical and therefore educationals relevance behind these characters). I know that when we find these high quality well made toys tucked away in the future, we’ll immediately recognize them as the “Official Beijing 2008 Olympic Teddy Bear Mascots.” So I wouldn’t be surprised if these are sold in the future as collectors’ items for more than their current face value but for us, they’ll just be a part of our daughter’s Teddy collection…
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers Starter Pack- Blue Bakugan battle brawlers are here. Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy. Magnetic marbles POP open into power Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards. Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards as each card affects the battle differently. Master your shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle. Styles are selected at random when shipped.
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Bakugan battle brawlers are here! Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy! Magnetic marbles POP open into power Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards! Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards as each card affects the battle differently. Master your shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle. Styles are selected at random when shipped.
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Whale-themed blower powered slide. Climb up the whale’s back and slide down his nose. The whale shoots up a giant water spray out of his spout and wets down the slide.
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