USA Talking Puzzle
by Tek Nek
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Tek NekBrand: Tek Nek
Model: 1-81018M
Product features:
- Teaches state name, nickname and capitol
- Recites the "Pledge of Allegiance" and sings "America the Beautiful"
- 44 puzzle pieces
- Built-in storage drawer
- Large carry-along handle
- Sony Cycle Energy 2000 mAh Pre-Charged AA Rechargeable Batteries
- Sony 2500 mAh AA Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, 4-pack
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 4 Pack
- Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries with Charger - 4 Pack
- Lenmar Ready-2-Go R2GAA4 1.2V 2150mAh Rechargeable NiMH AA Battery (4 -Pack)
Toys and Games Reviews of USA Talking Puzzle
Customer Review: It's never to early!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a great way to learn the states and the capitols! It gives you that spatial memory that can be so important. We use it and a few other items to make up our own map game. It could be improved. A quiz mode would be great! The names of the capitols printed clearly somewhere (even in the pull out slot on the side) would be nice because many kids learn by seeing. And what about the star spangled banner? It's got the pledge of allegiance, and America the beautiful, which are fine and all but the Star spangled banner is arguably one of the best national anthems on the planet, why not include it?
Also some note about how Alaska and Hawaii are out of scale and out of place. I understand this might not be easy, but they could include it on a supplementary mini book, or a few cards. Don't get me wrong it is a great tool, but I am left filling in a lot of the details. Also the storage pocket works not too well to store the pieces as it won't close when all the pieces are in. Last gripe is the state names could be printed more clearly. You do need pretty good light to read them.
I bought this during the recent presidential election so the kids could visualize what was going on better and have some understanding of the complex nature of our democracy. We like it. Don't stop making it please, but considering the limitations, it could be a few bucks cheaper. Actually now that I look at the price, it is a few bucks cheaper than what I paid!
A side note, we also have the leapfrog globe but the kids are really still too young for that. This is something different altogether, and worth buying I think. Use it for a year or two and then donate it to your school! Or pass it on to the cousins, just don't lose the pieces! Unlike a globe, the information contained is not likely to change.
A software version would be a great!
Trains Toys
Toys and Games
Bestsellers in Trains Toys
Marklin C Track R3 30 Degree CurveWalthers - Life Like; Marklin; Walthers - Life Like; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $39.96
Price in other shops:
LGB Electric Switch, Left 22.5-Degree Turnout, R3Walthers - Life Like; LGB; Walthers - Life Like; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $119.98
Price in other shops:
C TO K TRANSITIONMarklin; Marklin; Toy
Best price: $17.98
Marklin K Track 1-3/ 8" StraightWalthers - Life Like; Marklin; Walthers - Life Like; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $41.99
Bachmann Remote Turnout - Right - N ScaleBachmann; Bachmann; Bachmann; Release date: 2012-03-06; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $12.75
Price in other shops:
Bachmann Figure Set #2 - N ScaleBachmann; Bachmann Trains; Bachmann; Release date: 2011-06-15; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $4.83
Price in other shops:
Model Power HO Scale Durango Station Platform - Built UpModel Power; Model Power; Model Power; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $20.95
Price in other shops:
Model Power Industrial Water Tower (Assembled)Model Power; Model Power; Model Power; Toy; Hobby
Best price: $11.96
Price in other shops:
HO Spectrum Acela End Business Car/ Lighted, AmtrakBachmann Industries; Bachmann Industries; Toy
Best price: $30.50
Price in other shops:
HO Spectrum Acela Business Coach/ Lighted, AmtrakBachmann Industries; Bachmann Industries; Toy
Price in other shops: