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Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Millenium Falcon
I've heard people rave about how amazing Air Hogs products are and I know they're pretty popular. So as a massive Star Wars fan, when I saw this on sale for $15, I had to snap it up. This has been a heartbreaking experience. I went from thinking the... +
I've heard people rave about how amazing Air Hogs products are and I know they're pretty popular. So as a massive Star Wars fan, when I saw this on sale for $15, I had to snap it up. This has been a heartbreaking experience. I went from thinking the review would be one star, to having a blast with this toy, to all the way back down to one star. So let's start with the good.
This toy is incredibly fun when it works. It does take a little practice to fly it without crashing, but within about 30 minutes I was basically an expert and could easily take it from one side of my small apartment to the other. You do have to keep in mind it needs wide turns though and the best advice I could give would be to learn how to do a controlled crash so you won't panic if you're about to crash. There's a moment, when the falcon is hovering perfectly and moving smoothly, where it seems almost weightless and you can see the potential on toys like this. Unfortunately, that's where the good ends.
When I saw the original price of this toy, I almost fell over. The 'impact resistant foam' is actually just styrofoam. My heart tells me they could have covered it with extremely light plastic and made it still flyable, but I'm not a physics major. At the very least they could have given it a better paint job. You can see the little circles on the styrofoam and at several points the Falcon is simply bare, with no paint in the hard to reach areas. As a huge Star Wars fan, I can't mask my disappointment, it's just low quality.
With how fun it was to fly, this toy was on it's way to a 3 star rating. 1 Star for quality, 5 star for fun. However, out of the blue, for no reason it stopped working. Both the controller and the Falcon itself turned on, but they just refused to pair. I had flown it about ten minutes before, no crashes, nothing wrong, but suddenly it refused to function. I tried everything, charging it, changing the batteries. In vain, I even searched their website for support, but they don't even have a section for this toy.
I'm returning it tomorrow. I'm hugely shocked by the failure of this toy. I test a lot of no name brand items, some of which perform well and some of which fail inexplicably. But I purchased this toy with my own money and never have I had a name brand item stop working so quickly and so strangely.
Avoid this. It's a huge shame that this is associated with the Star Wars Brand and the Air Hogs brand and I definitely wouldn't purchase an Air Hogs item again after this experience.
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Pros
+ Incredibly fun when it works.
+ Controls are easy with a small learning curve.
Cons
- Design and materials just seem cheap and low quality.
- Price far too high for what you get.
- Impact resistant foam is just styrofoam.
- Bad quality, stopped working suddenly for no reason and would not work again.
- Bad paint job.
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Eachine Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with LED Night Lights
Whenever something has a cool or interesting design like this speaker, I'm always hoping that it won't disappoint me in terms of audio quality and thankfully, this didn't! I'm not an audio snob, but I wasn't able to detect any audible issues such as... +
Whenever something has a cool or interesting design like this speaker, I'm always hoping that it won't disappoint me in terms of audio quality and thankfully, this didn't! I'm not an audio snob, but I wasn't able to detect any audible issues such as hissing, crackling or distortion, even when turning this up to the max audio. It's able to go reasonably loud without being deafening, so would be suitable in a larger environment.
One thing that's not really clear from the pictures is that the LED lights are not rainbow, they're only blue. This isn't a deal-breaker for me (I actually prefer it), but was a little strange as I'm used to lights offered in every colour when there's a lighting option. Another slightly strange choice is that you have to hold the light button to make it turn on. Pressing the light button doesn't do anything...so that was a little jarring.
However, it's easy to use, you can skip past, back or long press those buttons for lowering or increasing the volume. There's also the option to answer mobile calls through this and I have to say, I was really impressed with the quality of those calls. It was clearer than speakerphone, but unfortunately didn't read very well further than arm's length, so you'll want to make sure you're close to it.
It does come with an audio cable so you can hook it up via that rather than bluetooth, or use a TF card if you so desire. Just overall a very solid little speaker with good audio and a nifty design.
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Pros
+ Very cool looking design.
+ Great quality audio.
+ Easy to use.
+ Can answer calls through it.
+ Call audio is very clear.
+ Multiple options to listen to music through it.
+ Audio cable and charging cable are combined so you won't end up losing them (very clever and handy design).
Cons
- Light is not rainbow or multiple colors, only blue.
- Doesn't read voice well at further than arm's length. (Like a phone)
- Light button must be held to activate, but pressing it briefly does nothing.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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LDesign Silicone Kitchen Tongs
Tongs are one of those kitchen tools that are often underestimated, but they are actually extremely useful to have. These are an essential for the barbeque or if you deep fry certain items. You can also use them to easily pluck eggs from boiling... +
Tongs are one of those kitchen tools that are often underestimated, but they are actually extremely useful to have. These are an essential for the barbeque or if you deep fry certain items. You can also use them to easily pluck eggs from boiling water as well.
This pair of silicone tongs is a great price point for a set of two that can be used in the kitchen and with the barbeque. These have the added perk of being able to be 'locked' in closed position by pulling up on the ring at the end, making them much easier to store. The ring on the end also means you can hang them from a hook if you desire!
The Silicone means they can take both the heat and the cold easily, which is a must for cooking. I like that they aren't wholly silicone, though, as silicone has an unfortunate habit of picking up dust and hair easily as well. If that happens, just rinse it off with very hot water before use.
Overall, these tongs work very well, they're easy to use, comfortable to hold and most importantly, the price is right!
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Pros
+ Great price point.
+ Set of 2.
+ Silicone can take hot or cold easily.
+ Multiple uses in the kitchen or at the BBQ.
+ Can be locked closed for easier storage.
+ Easy and comfortable to hold.
Cons
- Silicone picks up dust easily.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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AmorWing Black Obsidian Tiger Eye Prayer Mala Bracelet
This is a very pretty and comfortable to wear piece of jewellery. The beads themselves are good quality with a nice range of pattern and colour, strung on a stretchy elastic that's nice and durable and not easy to snap. It's got good stretch to it... +
This is a very pretty and comfortable to wear piece of jewellery. The beads themselves are good quality with a nice range of pattern and colour, strung on a stretchy elastic that's nice and durable and not easy to snap. It's got good stretch to it, I'm plus size and was able to wear it easily without any of the elastic showing and my husband was able to wear it as well.
It really is suitable for even larger wrist sizes as well as unisex in design and looks good on all genders. It comes in a very pretty gift box, so would make a great gift! Very happy with it.
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Pros
+ Good quality beads and pretty colors/patterns.
+ Elastic thread is good quality and doesn't snap easily.
+ Stretches well and can fit larger wrists too.
+ Unisex.
+ Comes in a cute gift box.
Cons
- None.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Leaper Vintage Casual Canvas Tote Satchel Hobo Handbag Shopper Shoulder Sling Bag
This is just a good all round everyday bag to take out and about with you. The canvas is nice and solid and well put together, while the leather straps and contrasting color adds some much needed interest to an otherwise plain bag. It comes with a... +
This is just a good all round everyday bag to take out and about with you. The canvas is nice and solid and well put together, while the leather straps and contrasting color adds some much needed interest to an otherwise plain bag. It comes with a long strap that can be attached to wear the bag on the shoulder.
Smaller ladies would be able to wear the bag on the shoulder like a tote without this strap, but for plus size ladies who might find the bag a little tight, the extra strap is a great feature. It's comfortable to wear and can really hold anything you'd need on a day to day basis. It's also a good size for a carry-one bag for plane travel.
Good quality with no stitching issues and sturdy clips and straps.
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Pros
+ Durable and well made.
+ Comes with a long strap.
+ Good size, can hold a lot of stuff.
+ Great for a day bag or plane travel.
Cons
- Regular straps a little short, smaller ladies might be able to wear it over the shoulder with those, but not most people.
- Picks up pet hair easily.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
MIU COLOR Drawer Dividers Closet Organizers for Bra Socks Ties,Underwear Storage Boxes Divider 4 set
This is a very handy little thing to have and not necessarily just for organising your drawers. If, like me, your drawers are a little small and oddly shaped, you can use these to organise almost anything. I'm using one in the bathroom for all those little bits and bobs that end up all over the shelving space and counters.
They do come flat packed and you have to 'assemble' them by pushing a piece of strengthening plastic into the open pouch on the side of them. It's not particularly difficult to do, but if you have trouble with your hands you might need help to put them together.
Each of the four dividers have a different 'style' of spacing, meaning you can use them for a multitude of different things. One thing I will say is that if you're plus size or, for example, have bigger bras, these might not be the best for that, but I can't deny their overall usefulness.
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Pros
+ Different sizes and spacing on each divider makes them useful for different things.
+ Can be used to organise a huge variety of things.
+ Great quality.
Cons
- Won't fit bigger bras.
- Must be assembled.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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OFKP Diamante Rhinestone Luxury Venetian Style Metal Filigree Masquerade Mask
Considering the price point this mask is actually very elegant and cool looking. It's made of a thin bendable metal that can be molded to your face and essentially bent at any angle you desire. I like that it's adjustable because it means, firstly... +
Considering the price point this mask is actually very elegant and cool looking. It's made of a thin bendable metal that can be molded to your face and essentially bent at any angle you desire. I like that it's adjustable because it means, firstly, that it's more comfortable and secondly that you can choose to bend the 'accent pieces against your face, or out and up to add some extra drama.
The only thing I had trouble with was tying the ribbon tight enough that the mask didn't fall down, you might need someone to help you with that. However, the ribbon certainly looks nicer than the elastic you see on some cheap masks. I'll definitely be using this mask in the future!
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Pros
+ Can be molded to the shape of your face.
+ Thin bendable metal is comfortable to wear.
+ Looks very elegant and cool.
+ Ties with ribbon rather than using cheap looking elastic.
Cons
- Can be hard to tie the ribbon correctly yourself so that the mask doesn't fall down, might need someone to help you.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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MelodySusie Beautifly Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat
I've always felt a bit icky about how I clean my makeup brushes. Usually I just rub them around the sink and I wash them, but of course, the sink gets dirty over time too. Enter stage left, a product I didn't know existed, the makeup brush cleaning... +
I've always felt a bit icky about how I clean my makeup brushes. Usually I just rub them around the sink and I wash them, but of course, the sink gets dirty over time too. Enter stage left, a product I didn't know existed, the makeup brush cleaning pad.
This really is a great way to get your brushes clean somewhere you know there's no bacteria (though of course you'll need to wash this occasionally too.)
Personally, I didn't find the different areas to be too important or different, but the shapes helped clean the makeup brush out well. The only thing I had trouble with is that this would not stick to my wall and kept falling off. This is probably because I have tiles rather than a flat surface, so be aware of this.
Fortunately, they included a handy loop on it, so I was able to hang it onto a hook and voila! This mat is surprisingly large too, which is great if you have a bigger sink. Overall, a great mat, just wish it stuck to my wall!
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Pros
+ Helps clean brushes without risk of bacteria.
+ Looks cute.
+ Large size.
+ Has hanging loop.
+ Easy to use.
Cons
- Doesn't stick to tiled wall.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.
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OJA Shoe Rack
As a shoe rack, this works great, but if you look on Pinterest you can also find numerous other ideas for this handy little storage number. First and foremost, it works very well for shoes. The hanging hooks can be hung over the door easily and the... +
As a shoe rack, this works great, but if you look on Pinterest you can also find numerous other ideas for this handy little storage number.
First and foremost, it works very well for shoes. The hanging hooks can be hung over the door easily and the door still closes and the pouches that hold the shoes work great. Since they expand outwards, they can accommodate smaller shoes up to even bigger shoes like size 12 and 13. With bigger shoes you'll need to use one pouch per shoe, but for small flats and sandals you can easily fit two to a segment.
I've been looking for one of these for a while that has transparent pockets and the reason is I've found my dream use for it; hat organiser! Here in QC, it gets very snowy and cold and I have upwards of 20 hats, not to mention gloves etc, all in different designs. The semi-transparent pouches on this make it perfect to store my winter hats and be able to see the designs at a glance.
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Pros
+ So many different uses.
+ Semi-transparent pockets let you see contents.
+ Can fit very large shoes.
+ Hooks for hanging are great and allow door closure.
Cons
- Look is very utilitarian and not stylish (but you can't have everything!)
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.
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PowerLead High Density Space Cotton Memory Car seat Support Cushion/Black
I’m giving this product 3 stars out of five, but only because this is really two items, the cushion for your back and the pillow for your neck, and while the cushion is 5 stars, the pillow is 1 star. Before I explain my issues with the pillow... +
I’m giving this product 3 stars out of five, but only because this is really two items, the cushion for your back and the pillow for your neck, and while the cushion is 5 stars, the pillow is 1 star.
Before I explain my issues with the pillow, let me lay out some basic details: the material that both these products are made out of is comfortable on your skin, very malleable, and the inner section is very similar to memory foam, allowing you to sink into it a bit and wrapping around you for maximum comfort. The cushion in particular felt great on my lower back and offered fantastic support, and every time I got out of the car the cushion would slowly spring back to shape.
The cushion works fantastically well and I really love it. But it’s held back by the fact that without the pillow, it’s very difficult to use either piece. The cushion for your back pushes your whole body forward on the seat, and if you don’t use the pillow, your head is now quite far from the headrest. The problem with the pillow itself is that it’s just way too thick! It’s malleable as well, but not nearly as much as the cushion, and even when trying to squish it smaller it would very quickly return to its normal shape and size. This caused the pillow to press my head and neck in a way that felt very uncomfortable after even a few minutes.
The pillow itself was comfortable, but the pressure of it on my head and neck were too much to bear for even a short drive. I would not use the pillow under any circumstances, though the cushion itself is useful enough to keep on its own, even if you won’t be able to rest against your car seat’s headrest.
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Pros
+ Very comfortable material, much like memory-foam mattress.
+ Easy to adjust both, especially the cushion, which is only held in place by your weight.
+ Outer layer can be removed and washed.
+ Fantastic lower back support offered by cushion.
Cons
- Pillow is too large to be comfortable, pushing against the neck.
- Trying to use the cushion without the pillow is difficult as your head is too far from the headrest.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.
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BriteNway 2 Cute Faux Sheepskin Car Seat Belt Pad
These seat belt pads are a simple but surprisingly useful addition to the car. I’m not someone who often finds seat belts digging into me, but after a sudden stop I’m definitely happy to have these. They’re very simple to use: they open and... +
These seat belt pads are a simple but surprisingly useful addition to the car. I’m not someone who often finds seat belts digging into me, but after a sudden stop I’m definitely happy to have these. They’re very simple to use: they open and close with velcro, so just pull it open, wrap it around your seat belt, and then shut it again. Once on the belt, you can easily slide it up and down to the ideal position for you.
One complaint I did have was the size, with each pad being about a foot long. For a child this is a good size, but for an adult a strip of padding one foot in length is just not very much at all. If I’m in my car and stop suddenly, one foot of padding does make a difference, but could be even better. I would love to see these being a bit bigger!
The material of the pads themselves is very soft and plush. It feels very nice on your skin, though the material and its colour are probably a bit too feminine for some men to be comfortabe driving around with. All in all, these pads are a useful thing to have in the car, and my only complaint is that they’re a bit on the small size for an adult.
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Pros
+ Easy to put on.
+ Very adjustable.
+ Can be used for car seat belts or backpacks.
+ Soft and well padded.
Cons
- A bit small for an adult.
- The design is a bit feminine, so some men may not be comfortable using them.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.
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