GeoSafari Junior Talking Microscope
Retail Price: $48.00
Normally $47.95
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The GeoSafari Talking Microscope introduces young children to the exciting world of insects and more! Kids can examine all sorts of critters on 12 prepared interactive slides while details are spoken in fact mode or as a fun quiz game. Features 5X focusing magnifier and a light for easy viewing. Comes with Talking Microscope unit, 12 prepared interactive slides, and slide storage box.
Other standard slides can also be used with the microscope for visual use only.
Grades K+. Ages 5+.
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Toy Value Index
8.25
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Toy IQ
159
Genius
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UPC
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086002088000
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Manufacturer SKU
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8800
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Date Added to Fat Brain Toys
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6/29/2006
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Manufactured In
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 Peoples Republic of China
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Manufacturer Recommended Minimum Age
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5 years
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Fat Brain Toys Sales Ranking
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#372
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Batteries Required
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Yes
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Battery Quantity
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3
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Battery Size
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C
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for children under 3 yrs.
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My rating of GeoSafari Junior Talking Microscope
Posted 1/29/2012 by KS713
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We gave this toy to a 5 year old nephew and he loves it!
WOW
Posted 1/17/2012 by cindy
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My grandson was very excited when he opened this microscope. It was something he said he wanted from the FBT catalog. He is a young kindergartner and absolutely loves learning. I sat with him for the first few slides and he was able to insert the slides and remembered the instructions very quickly. I was impressed with how much he remembered from the information when taking the quiz. He abvolutely loves this toy!
Wonderful Educational Toy
Posted 1/2/2012 by Carol Foster
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We got this microscope for our 5 (nearly 6) year old son as a Christmas gift. He is very into school and various academic related toys. He is very engaged by the device. I like that it speaks to him about the various bugs on the slides and allows more information on the item, if desired. At this point, he pops the slide out before it completely goes through the lesson, but I'm sure that will pass as the newness of the toy wears off. The one problem we found is that the slides require a little pressure to secure and remove. We had one slide that took a little work before we realized it wasn't fully attached and we've had a few slides fly across the table while he learns to remove them on his own. With all that said, he is able to load and unload the slides and enter the code all by himself. If you are able to sit down and guide the child through the first several fundamentals of the toy, they will definitely be able to play with it all by themselves in no time at all.
More than I expected
Posted 1/2/2012 by H. Weston Drumheller
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Setting: Home
I have a real scientific microscope that handed down to me from my father who is a doctor. I have had the strong desire to share the experience of using it with my son since he was old enough to look through binoculars, but it's too advanced and too fragile. This microscope toy is a great alternative. It was a little difficult for my four year old (and me) to get the slide in position to activate the microscope at first, but once that's done, it's all microscopic vision and learning.
GeoSafari Junior Talking Microscope
Posted 12/22/2011 by David Apple
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The buttons (A,B,C, etc.) work well. The light illuminates well. The volume does not get very loud. Essentially, the microscope has to be used in a quiet room, in order to hear the sound. Also, the cover that fits over the batteries needed McGiver-ing once I inserted the batteries. The plastic backing of the thread housing was broken and loose inside the microscope, so the cover would not screw down into place. I removed the entire bottom panel, extracted the small broken plastic backing, and glued it in place below the thread housing. Needless to say, this made the overall experience much less than impressive due to the poor manufacturing/design of the battery cover assembly. In addition, the interface between the slides and the slide holder could be improved. It's not intuitive, nor is it clear exactly where the slides click into place. It would also be better if the scope could be plugged into the wall, rather than battery powered. Overall, the microscope is functional and educational.
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Cool as it is, McGiver-ing is unnecessary. We provided our customer a gift certificate for the excessive adjustments needed to make this microscope function properly. Please visit our Returns & Exchanges if your microscope challenges intuitive use.
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