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    December 13, 2010
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    October 25, 2012
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    September 13, 2014
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    February 2, 2015
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    January 29, 2011
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SynopsisLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls: an all-new adventure at the Sesame Street Carnival is calling — and Cookie Monster is counting on you to join him for the math-themed amusement. Number fun is number one at this carnival, where Cookie Monster's guidance, exciting games and lots of learning add up to an awesome experience for preschoolers in Cookie's Counting Carnival: The Videogame. With exciting new number skills to discover and a bright, festive world to explore, the carnival has never been so monstrously educational.In Cookie's Counting Carnival, kids won't even realize they're learning as they play their way through engaging mini games with their favorite hungry blue friend. Along the way, preschoolers will pick up important lessons about numbers and math and face challenges that are adapted to their level, whether they need the guidance of Gameplay Helpers or are ready to embark on their own. Either way they play, kids are empowered to follow along themselves, with special audio-visual instructions geared toward them. Everyone wins in this friendly adventure, and that includes you, too. Get reassurance by checking your child's progress on a special Parent's Page, and even hop into the game using an extra Wii Remote to give your kids an extra hand — or just to have some fun for yourself.
 
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Good game for kindergartners
on October 25, 2012
Posted by: THXKid
from Chicago Il.
There's not a lot out there in the child learning category for the Wii so I was quite jazzed when I came across this title. The 5 year old loves it but I worry if it's "sinking in". The puzzles are many & very simple. I suppose the true test will be around report card time, when I promise to update this review. Does he like it? Yes. Is he learning? I think that the repetitions are sticking but we'll see.
What's great about it: Teaches while it entertains
What's not so great: Possibly too simple
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
A MUSICAL TREAT
on October 24, 2012
Posted by: THXKid
from Chicago Il.
This is a journey through a period of time I experienced as a teenager. As a love story it's excellent. As a musical it's wonderful. As a documentary it's interesting. The guest star cameos are a delight, as is the adaptation of the story to the music. Julie Taymor has created a masterful film which I feel is the finest film so far in this century. I buy it for my friends & family & keep multiple copies myself for lending. 4 out of 4 stars. If you love the Beatles then you WILL like this film. If you were around in the 1960's you will cry at the parallels depicted within. I so wanna spoil & reveal all, but i'll only say that script would go out the window when it came to the music. Buy it at this great price. You won't be disappointed.
What's great about it: Telling a story with the Beatles music.
What's not so great: Only that there's not more to it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
HALF A DEAL IS BETTER THAN NONE
on January 29, 2011
Posted by: THXKid
from Chicago Il.
Good news: this is a CD/DVD combo pack with a live performance of one of my all-time favorite bands, Roxy Music. They put on a terrific show (the 1st in years) without an album to promote, it's just for the sake of the great music of their long career. The sound is great & the price is excellent.
Bad news: the DVD is in the PAL format & while it's region 1 you WON"T be able to enjoy the incredible visuals of this terrific concert (unless maybe you're going to Brazil). Also, the CD songs are recorded out of the performance sequence & have even cut (horrors) a couple of tunes short.
STILL i'd recommend this to any fan looking to add to a collection,
(you can get a DVD of the show like I did from another distributor).
What's great about it: GREAT TUNES AT A LOW PRICE ON A CD
What's not so great: DVD WON'T PLAY ON NTSC (AMERICAN) EQUIPMENT
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Blue Man on a budget
on December 13, 2010
Posted by: THXKid
from Chicago Il.
This is an excellent way to experience the fun of the Blue Man Group's live performance without a 2nd mortgage. The price is low enough so that i've been able to gift many friends with it & it's been a big hit with everyone. The digipack has both a DVD & a CD, which is nice because I guarantee you'll put at least 1 tune on your MP3 player, but most likely more. I highly recommend it. Even the extras are good. The Blu Ray (which I also own) is great, but not copyable to your MP3 player.
What's great about it: Great, REPEATABLE, entertainment for all ages at a low price.
What's not so great: It makes me consider that mortgage for the in-person show.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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THXKid's Review Comments
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Wow‼
By theTHXKid from Chicago Il.
I don't want to spoil anything & my joy alone might not convince you to buy this. So? How to describe it best? Allow me to tell you that this film's plot is SO surprising that it will be amazing if they can maintain the level they've set for themselves in subsequent Avengers & any other films following it. Younger ones might be shaken watching it as the body count in it is only surpassed by Cecile B. Demille himself. Cap is coming to grips with life in the 21st century (he carries a notepad for stuff to check out-freeze frame it). However he starts to have misgivings about feeling like Nick Fury's "personal janitor" in an early hostage rescue mission made worse when someone he trusts acts untrustworthy. However, when the real betrayals begin, his world is turned upside down & our hero becomes a hunted fugitive from S.H.E.I.L.D. when he tries to uncover the truth after the Russian master assassin known as the Winter Soldier appears. To win this battle, Captain America will likely have to lose everything. There are some VERY poignant & charming moments scattered throughout that make for a tremendous emotional rollercoaster ride of highs & lows featuring several "reveals" that might reward a few fans that have said "I told ya so" to everyone. Stan Lee's cameo is adorable. Two easter eggs in the credits but no commentary track in my single disc BluRay's extras or a Marvel One Shot mini film either (boo-I really love them all). Bottom line; IF you're a fan of the Merry Marvel Marching Society & have waited decades for this film (& the others) to finally come to be, you MUST add it to your collection. You won't be disappointed.
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THXKid
Chicago Il.
Ok. I goofed.
September 13, 2014
I mis-spelled S.H.I.E.L.D. It was late & I was tired. 'Nuff said.
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Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
it was pretty good. kids enjoyed it.
By Roacll from Ontario, CA
The movie was good. Lots of trippy hydra stuff going on. thank you marvel
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THXKid
Chicago Il.
Movies/Comics - Bucky's into
September 14, 2014
They don't follow the comics exactly. They only use them as a road map. In this case, the journey was excellent.
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Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Good Movie
By celot5716 from Montgomery,NY
Great movie and the facxt that Bucky was the winter soldier was totally unexpected. great surprise
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THXKid
Chicago Il.
Surprises
September 14, 2014
Very few if anyone reads this review before seeing the movie & without knowing the comic books.
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Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Wow‼
By theTHXKid from Chicago Il.
I don't want to spoil anything & my joy alone might not convince you to buy this. So? How to describe it best? Allow me to tell you that this film's plot is SO surprising that it will be amazing if they can maintain the level they've set for themselves in subsequent Avengers & any other films following it. Younger ones might be shaken watching it as the body count in it is only surpassed by Cecile B. Demille himself. Cap is coming to grips with life in the 21st century (he carries a notepad for stuff to check out-freeze frame it). However he starts to have misgivings about feeling like Nick Fury's "personal janitor" in an early hostage rescue mission made worse when someone he trusts acts untrustworthy. However, when the real betrayals begin, his world is turned upside down & our hero becomes a hunted fugitive from S.H.E.I.L.D. when he tries to uncover the truth after the Russian master assassin known as the Winter Soldier appears. To win this battle, Captain America will likely have to lose everything. There are some VERY poignant & charming moments scattered throughout that make for a tremendous emotional rollercoaster ride of highs & lows featuring several "reveals" that might reward a few fans that have said "I told ya so" to everyone. Stan Lee's cameo is adorable. Two easter eggs in the credits but no commentary track in my single disc BluRay's extras or a Marvel One Shot mini film either (boo-I really love them all). Bottom line; IF you're a fan of the Merry Marvel Marching Society & have waited decades for this film (& the others) to finally come to be, you MUST add it to your collection. You won't be disappointed.
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THXKid
Chicago Il.
I GOOFED TWICE
September 14, 2014
There IS a commentary track on the single disc BluRay package. Like I said, it was late & I didn't immediately see it in the menu choices or on the package. However, I AM having eye surgery in two weeks.
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This reusable filter is compatible with most single-serve brew machines and features stainless-steel construction for durability and a dishwasher-safe design that simplifies cleaning.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Didn't fit
By ABC77
Does not fit the brand I bought I like the brand I bought
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THXKid
Chicago Il.
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February 2, 2015
What type of coffee machine do you have?
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single sngs

I want to buy singles not albums, do you sell just the singles and if so how do I do it.
I'm reasonably certain that if a song isn't released to the public as a single saleable track then Best Buy won't have it as such (does anyone remember shopping for new release 45's?). I'm not permitted, nor would I advise you to shop elsewhere as Best Buy is my favorite store to shop for nearly everything. Just not single tracks of artists. At least not yet. If demand were to increase it's likely they would do so.
9 years, 6 months ago
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THXKid
   Chicago Il.
 

ordering cd's

why did best buy change the way to order cd's?there used to be a box to check for the artist name,the song name or the cd's name.that is not there anymore.it was easier to order and narrowed the search results.now it takes to much time to find what you are looking for.is there a new way or site to go to to order the way that i use to?
I don't know why the site was changed (my gut tells me they needed to upgrade parts of it & it was done this way to save money). The simple answer to your question of an alternative Best Buy shopping website is no. I think, with this "new improved" online shopping site, they felt that finding the product after a search & then also checking a box to choose it was redundant, so they eliminated it. You can still narrow search results using the filters but I've always felt that "less is more" when it comes to searches. Usually just knowing an album title or artist name has worked well for me (at least so far) in searching music.
9 years, 6 months ago
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THXKid
   Chicago Il.
 

why is bestbuy acting like you never heard of R&B singers George McCrea and Gwen McCrea?

An educated guess might say that not many people have come to their stores asking for those artists & as a result what stock (if any) they DO have of them will be minimal. However that being said, they might special order items for you were you to ask the right person.
10 years, 1 month ago
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THXKid
   Chicago Il.
 

What can I use to clean faulty compact discs?

There's a product called THE DISC DOCTOR available at many Best Buy & Game Stop stores. This cleaner/buffer has saved my sanity several times rescuing game as well as DVD & CD discs. Don't get imitations that fail & waste your cash. This product works almost every time. Unless of course you're using your discs for home plate in the back yard.
13 years, 1 month ago
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THXKid
   Chicago Il.
 

What's the name of the Smells Like Teen Spirit cover on Best Buy radio?

You may be referring to Wierd Al Yankovic's great parody.
13 years, 1 month ago
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THXKid
   Chicago Il.