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Customer reviews of Pet Tornado by Tedco
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Pet Tornado has been reviewed 78 times with an average rating of 4.32
Great little toy!
Posted 4/1/2008 by Kate Estes
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We recently had two tornadoes near our home and the experience sparked a lot of interest on the part of my 5 yo dd. When I saw this item I couldn't resist getting it for her! She has had more fun playing with it, carrying it around, and showing it to people.
Our other children (and adult family members) can't resist playing with it either. :-) One tip - it is easier to get really good tornadoes if you keep the bottom of the tube on the palm of your hand, a table, or other fairly flat surface while turning the tube in circles. If the bottom doesn't stay pretty flat, the tornadoes are smaller.
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Posted 3/29/2009 by Liz
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I bought this item for my son because he is so interested in tornadoes. He absolutely loves it. The family loves it. It's something we've never seen before.
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Posted 7/10/2010 by GLORIA J MCCOY
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My 9-year old granddaughter is interested in severe weather, so this replica of a tornado that she could make swirl was fascinating to her. She could not stop playing with it, & said she planned to sleep with it in her hand!
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SATISFIED TO THE MAX
Posted 5/28/2010 by kenneth george
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BOUGHT THE PET TORNADO FOR MY GRANDKIDS. THEY LOVE IT. TOOK IT AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR DAYS !!! THANKS FOR THE GREAT GIFT.
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A rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/27/2010 by Lanette
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I think I love it as much as my children! My 5, almost 6 year old son hasn't quite mastered how to create the tornado, but loves watching it while we spin it (and I don't mind doing it for him since I think it's totally cool, too!)
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Happy!
Posted 2/1/2010 by sara greene
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The product was just as described. You swirl it, and a tornado is formed. The product seems pretty sturdy and does exactly what it claims.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 11/28/2010 by LORI LUX
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They have barely let anyone else touch it, they are having tornado battles. They are obsessed with weather I am so glad we heard about Star 104 being there. I forget some of the best stores. Lori
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Students Love It!
Posted 9/29/2008 by Teacher
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It's amazing that such a simple toy continues to be enjoyed day after day in my classroom! I teach 4th and 5th grade "gifted" students. We are in an area where tornadoes do occur, so the kids are particularly fascinated with the facts on the back of the item.
Since they're so interested in the subject, we formed groups to research different aspects of tornadoes. They've been investigating how tornadoes are formed, how they're rated (according to intensity), where they occur most frequently, how they are predicted, signs of an approaching tornado, what kinds of damage they cause, tracking tornadoes, and current scientific research.
I plan to purchase several more "Pet Tornadoes" for the classroom. The price is reasonable, they are very sturdy, and their appeal seems never-ending!
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 3/29/2011 by karen
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my 11 yr old son absolutely loves his Pet Tornado!! this is the second one i've given him. he has learned so much about tornadoes from this toy, he can tell you every rating on the EF scale and has the wind speeds memorized!! great toy
thanks so much
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tornado review great!
Posted 12/16/2010 by Jenn S
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Not only is this tornado fun, but also educational. It gives a kids an up close view of how a tornado actually looks.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 12/27/2009
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The Pet Tornado is not worth the money. I have made superior tornados in water bottles at home.
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Very Cool Pet Tornado
Posted 12/20/2007 by Tammi
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My son (10) likes all things weather-related. I thought it was just so cool! It takes a little practice to get the tornado swirling, and it only lasts a few seconds before it disperses, but it looks so neat while it is going. Just like a tiny, real, tornado! I love the idea that this is a "pet" tornado that my son can take with him anywhere. Very nice product!
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Pet Tornado
Posted 11/18/2010 by Carolyn Dorn
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I was going to give this as a gift for my 6 year old nephew but my friends will not stop playing with it.
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A rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/27/2009 by March Terrell Henley
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As a grownup, I had to read and reread the directions carefully to "create the tornado." Once I figured it out, it is really pretty cool but I'm going to have to explain it carefully to my son who will be opening it tomorrow...
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Pet Tornado
Posted 9/17/2009 by Happy Customer
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My son LOVES this toy. It's simple, but fun.
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Cute For What It Is
Posted 7/15/2009 by M Lipscomb
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I still have not figured out if you are supposed to shake the toy and slam it down on a table or just shake it. Without directions it is hard to know if you are using this toy right. The tornado lasts about 30 seconds or so each time you shake it. Sometimes, the tornado is hard to see amidst bubbles. It is neat to watch. It did not keep the attention of my 3 and 5 year old kids for more than a couple minutes. It would be nice if some directions and an explanation came with it so I could explain what is happening in the tube to my kids.
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 12/28/2009 by Janice R. Ways
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This is a neat product bought for my 6 year old grandson. He was fascinated by it. He was really good at spinning the container and getting the waterto swirl and produce a "tornado."
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Product review of Pet Tornado
Posted 1/14/2008 by Inger
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My 6 year old thought it was really cool, and wanted to learn about how it worked, but she couldn't get it to go on her own, so she lost interest pretty quick.
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My rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 3/9/2011 by Deborah Altman
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Purchased as favors for Wizard of Oz birthday party. Have let my grandson (4 years) preview the Pet Tornado. He loves it. I believe the party guests will enjoy theirs as well. Tornado facts on the toy are interesting and have prompted a great deal of interest in tornadoes as well as weather in general.
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A rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/21/2010 by Elaine
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The "tornado" appears only when object is moved correctly. Sometimes can be frustrating for children.
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Product review of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/8/2010 by Rachel Dorsey
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Fun, no one can leave it alone if it is sitting on the table. Interesting to watch, never quite the same.
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Great toy!
Posted 12/21/2009 by Erica Vershaw
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My 5 year old son has been obsessing over tornados for the past few months and this was perfect for him! It does make a really cool little tornado and helped him to understand a little better how they work. On the down side, it took a while of playing with it to figure out how to get a really good tornado going, but once we figured it out, we couldn't stop playing with it!
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Review of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/16/2009 by Cyndi Dieken
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It fits in hands and easy to manipulate for kids. I like the backdrop.
My grandson loves it.
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 12/15/2009 by Sharon Johns
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My daughter who has autism LOVED the Pet Tornado. It was really nice to see her excited over the toy.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 12/14/2009 by Tamara Zaraga
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It was a little smaller than I anticipated, but my son will love it!
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Pet Tornado
Posted 12/14/2009 by Diane Donohue
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You need to twirl it a specific way or you do not get the tornado effect. Needs to be improved!
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My rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/14/2009 by Sharon O'Brien
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My son is a 30 year old autistic man and I got this for him. He had one several years ago and it fascinated him and I've not been able to locate one until I saw yours!
He also loves things that make light like prisms or "disco balls", things of that sort.
It will be a Christmas present but it DOES work and I know he will love it.
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Product review of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/16/2007 by Kathy N
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Somehow, I got the idea that the "tornado" would actually stick around in the tube for more than, say, 3 seconds at a time before having to stir it back up again. I was disappointed with this product, but am planning to give it to my son anyway.
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 12/13/2007 by Cathy
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My 5 year old son loves "extreme weather" and he was thrilled by this brilliantly simple toy.
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 12/13/2007 by Heather
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You give this toy a circular shake and a tornado forms. It only lasts for a few seconds, but it is very cool. My 8 year old son is fascinated by tornadoes. He really likes this toy.
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Neat Toy!
Posted 12/10/2007 by K. Speck
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My kids love these! It's one of those toys that gets picked up over and over again. A simple concept that leads to lots of questions and experiments.
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Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 12/9/2007 by Karen Damico
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I gave Pet Tornados to my 6 year old granddaughter and 8 year old grandson. They both were fascinated by the tornado-like action. I can say they were definitely very pleased with their toys. I am certainly glad I bought them.
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A rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 12/6/2007 by JONNI BURNHAM
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This is a pretty simple yet cool toy. It requires some manual dexterity to get the tornado to happen. Very portable and looks like it would take a few knocks without breaking. For younger kids, having a handle (think bike handle) option for the bottom may make it easier to get the whirlpool going. It would be nice if they reformulated the glue for the product ID sticker need something like goof-off to remove the residue.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 12/5/2007 by Josh Judit
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Looks and works exactly like I thought it would.
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Tornado is a Dud!
Posted 12/4/2007 by Cinde Shields
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This toy didn't work, even with an adult following the instructions and diagram on the toy. How in the world is a child supposed to do it, when his parents can't even get it to work?
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Pet Tornado
Posted 11/7/2007
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These tornadoes are weak and short-term. My boys found Tornado Tubes to be more fun then Pet Tornado.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 9/4/2007 by Ellen Dearborn
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The Pet Tornado is fun for young and old. Nice to keep out to play with meditative results. I really like the design that looks like a farm field just waiting for the tornado. All it takes is a flip of the wrist to bring it alive.
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Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 2/15/2007 by Corinne Beggs
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The tornado is a bit hard for kids (age 8) to get going.
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Cute Pet Tornado
Posted 9/13/2006 by Carol Kelley
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My grandson really enjoyed the Pet Tornado. He is six years old and is really into hurricanes and tornados. However he cannot make it work by himself. An adult does it for him for it to work correctly.
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 7/27/2011 by Susan M Kazmierkiewicz
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How else could someone get to create a weather catastrophe in their very own hands??
A toy any Storm Tracker would love to have and share.
Awesome without be aweful !
A few inches taller woule be even more awesome to watch....perhaps a few peices of debris included - barns, roofs, cows?
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Fun
Posted 11/30/2009
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Our 5 year old son was fascinated with this toy. It is enjoyed by the entire family - seeing who can get the largest tornado formed. A very simple toy at a reasonable price.
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Neat toy
Posted 4/8/2012 by Amber Matsko
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My 6 year old son got this from the Easter Bunny but I think it fascinated the adults as much as it did him, for the money this is a pretty great toy.
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Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 2/15/2012
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My 7 year old son was very excited about the Pet Tornado. However, he hasn't been able to really get what he considers a "good" tornado going. Great idea, but he (and I) aren't coordinated enough or our expectations are too high.
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Love it!!!!
Posted 1/12/2012 by BOBBI JO LANG
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We love the pet tornado! My 12 year old wanted to purchase this item for my 10 year old son who had a rough week at school as a fun pick-me up. I did not think much of it as the item is very inexpensive, but since we have had it had home, it is constantly in someone's hands! The boys love to see who can the various types of tornado listed on the back (F-1, F-2, etc.) or whose lasts the longest. And I have to be honest, it tends to find its way to my desk in my home office and when I am, I play with it!!!!
It is quaity made and has great information about the various types of tornados on the back. It is fun and educational!
I would recomend it as a gift for children or as a fun desktop item for your boss!!!
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Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 12/20/2011
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Very intriguing product!
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Great toy!!
Posted 12/8/2011 by TM
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I ordered this for my 8 year old son as a gift. He has specific interests and, luckily, science has become a recent one. He loves this and shows it to everyone - kids and adults love to try it out!!
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Review for Pet Tornado
Posted 9/30/2008 by Nikki Lazaroe
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item was smaller than I exspected, but still ok.
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My rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 11/21/2011 by LINDA PFEIFFER
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I purchased this for a stocking stuffer for Christmas, so he hasn't had a chance to play with it. He is fascinated with tornadoes so I thought he would have fun with this Pet Toranado.
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looks OK but not as cool as i thoght
Posted 5/1/2011 by Divya Lakshman
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It was OK ...But somehow i expected a more tornado effect. my husband still thinks it is cool .
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My rating of Pet Tornado
Posted 6/25/2010 by dina burns
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Very cute toy. My son really liked to watch the "tornado" at first. The only problem is that it didnt hold his interest for too long. It is now sitting on his dresser.
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Somewhat Interesting- For The First Few Times, Anyway
Posted 1/4/2010 by Joyce W. Sackett
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At least it wasn't expensive! If you swirl it just right, a tiny tornado does form in the tube. Frequently no tornado is visible and after a while, my grandson grew tired of it. Perhaps he'll pick it up again later and re-visit the tiny tornado....hmmm..... a book might have been better.
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Pet Tornado
Posted 10/9/2012 by Barrett Rodriguez
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This is a nice product, especially for kids who are curious and enthusiastic about weather.
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Tornado For Science Fair Prizes
Posted 7 days ago by Sharon Fitzgerald
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I used these as first place prizes at out local Elementary School Science Fair. They were a hit.
Product review of Pet Tornado
Posted 2/3/2013 by M. H. Dormish
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Gave it to grandfather and he and the children, when visiting, have a ball with it.
Product review of Pet Tornado
Posted 1/3/2013 by Sandee Miller
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It was a gift for my 7 year old son... at first he seemed to like it but now he only grabs it every so often.
novelty tornado
Posted 12/26/2012 by Frances Haas
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I ordered three of these for my three youngest grandchildren. They tried them a few times and the adults thought they were cool. But no one stayed interested for long.
Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 12/24/2012 by Cynthia Bellin
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Fasinating! There is information printed on the product itself, but it disnt take long for the kids to learn more and more about tornados! :)
Wow - look!
Posted 11/30/2012 by Betty Kolinsky
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Works great, kids can see the formation of the funnel and results.
Information about Pet Tornado
Posted 11/22/2012
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Kids love them, and so do the adults. Everyone wants to try and make a tornado. Thank you for carrying an educational toy.
Pet Tornado
Posted 11/22/2012 by Angela Hillis-Baurle
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I bought this as one of the level prizes for a school fundraiser. It was very popular with the 3rd-5th grade kids.
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