made by Fisher Price or by First Mate?--I am confused. What is difference between the I can play basketball with black backboard and the white one?
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To my knowledge there is no difference. I believe ours has a white backgroundl
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I don't see anything other than the box size different. If you look how the pieces are stacked in the box, you will see what I mean. Both have 10 puzzle boards (5 - 2 sided boards). The less expensive one will do just fine, that's what we have for our daughter and she loves it. My daughter absolutely loves puzzles though, so I don't know if my opinion will help when talking about puzzles! We have puzzles (panorama) that adults can't do and she does them....If your child likes puzzles, your child will enjoy this one!
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I'm sorry - I know absolutely nothing about the Shelti Breakout table. I would hope that for an extra $400, it would be a nicer version. My only comment is that two players broke at the ankles shortly after our purchase. Carrom replaced them free of charge, but it was surprising they broke under normal playing conditions. I would try to find both games in a local store and compare their features and quality first-hand.
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I'm not sure. ...go online to the Fisher price website. ..I'm sorry did not have more information
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One comes with the baby? Just kidding! The price, otherwise they are exactly the same. Just wanted to add my little guy loves his. He is now a year old and still wants to play in it. He is still on the second level for the height adjustment and hope he likes it for a few more months.
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GaM, there is no difference except for the seller and their asking price. It is the same toy.
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I'm not sure. If the goal will accomodate a standard size basketball, I would say a standard size net. Have you contacted Fisher Price about a replacement net? Good luck!
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It's small but more like a standard basketball. I think it is REALLY loud when they shoot it against a door... the backboard and the ball are both pretty loud... my kids use theirs in the basement and I can hear it upstairs. It isn't so loud when they dribble.
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This is the "Original" version. There was a version before this one called the "Rookie" which was a little more simplistic and is noted for ages 6 and up. The Original is noted for ages 8 and up. It is such a fun game...my kids love it!
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I just received from Amazon what apparently is the older, A version, and am returning it because it's defective--it turns itself off for no reason. (Amazon's shoddy packaging job probably didn't help.)Will I get the the version B model (HKGOPLAY5BLK) if I ask them to replace it? Both versions are showing delivery in 2 to 4 weeks; do they still have stock of the older models?
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I DON'T think that the different boxes have anything to do with refurb's. Neither Amazon nor Logitech is that stupid. I think this is either Amazon or Logitech, or both - are clearing out their warehouse(s) of the 10s. The 'blister' and 'black w/Velcro' packaging pre-date the 'silvery-blue' box. The easiest way to establish if your toy came from the later production runs??? Does your toy include "Comply" tips??? If not, then YOUR toy has been bouncing around for awhile. Only the latter (approx. last 18 months) runs have the "Comply" bud cushions. The prior runs have those useless (IMHO), yellow foam cushions- which where replaced by the preferable "Comply" cushions. Hope this helps- best, a. UPDATE 12.05.10 @ 3.30AM Eastern: PO dropped it off today; I got a VERY THIN black presentation box with a velcro dot, this box is inside a stronger cardboard box. This is NOT the 'old' black box, this might be Amazon's frustration free packaging. The black box comes across VERY cheap, considering that this is suppose to be a $400 item- the black box communicates SUPER CHEAPNESS! The item is NEW, the exterior cardboard box makes the packaging satisfactory for transport, but the interior black box DOESN'T communicate that this is a premium product. I've received $20 no-name china 'toys' in superior, more impressive packaging. BTW, the cardboard box was sent in a shipping box, so there are three boxes in total. Considering that it's the earbuds that count, not the box- I'm OK. BUT if I'd paid the usual $300+ - I would be very upset at the tissue-paper quality of the black box. So may I suggest that you forget about the packaging and simply enjoy the magnificent 10s! a.
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I think the mat is different in each version of the game. The original game has a cardboard mat that folds up. It is sturdy and nice to play on but, in my expaerience, folding boards fall apart with even moderate use. The board on the deluxe game is a little bit larger than the basic game board, made of vinyl and rolls up to fit back in the box. I believe that the jumbo board is also mafe of vinyl and is much larger. Other reviews that I read mentioned that it would not fit in the box and had to be stored seperately.This is a woderful game to play for as few as two people or in teams. Whenever we have a family gathering eeverbody wants to play. I think the mat is different in each version of the game. The original game has a cardboard mat that folds up. It is sturdy and nice to play on but, in my expaerience, folding boards fall apart with even moderate use. The board on the deluxe game is a little bit larger than the basic game board, made of vinyl and rolls up to fit back in the box. I believe that the jumbo board is also mafe of vinyl and is much larger. Other reviews that I read mentioned that it would not fit in the box and had to be stored seperately.This is a woderful game to play for as few as two people or in... » Read More I think the mat is different in each version of the game. The original game has a cardboard mat that folds up. It is sturdy and nice to play on but, in my expaerience, folding boards fall apart with even moderate use. The board on the deluxe game is a little bit larger than the basic game board, made of vinyl and rolls up to fit back in the box. I believe that the jumbo board is also mafe of vinyl and is much larger. Other reviews that I read mentioned that it would not fit in the box and had to be stored seperately.This is a woderful game to play for as few as two people or in teams. Whenever we have a family gathering eeverbody wants to play. « Show Less
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Sorry to waffle, but it all depends. They could more easily play with the smaller ball now. But I got my first official size b-ball about fheir age amd grew into it. The officialsize one is a good quality ball which will wait for them to grow into it and beart of their life for many years.
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I have the kids version that is yellow. And yes it works great. Its been dropped from the bball stands at a game and I knew it would be broken but it was fine not a scratch.
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It doesn't come in the original fisher price package. It just comes in a cardboard box. I was giving it to my son for his birthday so I just wrapped the cardboard box but it did seem a little strange not getting any of the original packaging.
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I don't think the brand of backboard matters. The deal with the height however depends on the roof and what height it is. I wanted an 8 foot goal for my kids but we can't lower it enough. Kind of odd.
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Honestly, it could be a different model. I looked at Gorrilla Basketball goals at Dick's Sporting Goods and I know their black Friday specials had a special black Friday only model that included a 6" goal post as opposed to the normal 9" goal post. Other than that you wouldn't have known the difference. As I am somewhat interested in this item, I looked on the total gym website. Unfortunately I could not find a model number so it is not possible to tell definitively. However, both websites use the same dimensions and user weight restrictions, so I would lean towards them being the same model. Honestly, it could be a different model. I looked at Gorrilla Basketball goals at Dick's Sporting Goods and I know their black Friday specials had a special black Friday only model that included a 6" goal post as opposed to the normal 9" goal post. Other than that you wouldn't have known the difference. As I am somewhat interested in this item, I looked on the total gym website. Unfortunately I could not find a model number so it is not possible to tell definitively. However, both websites use the same dimensions and user weight restrictions, so I would lean towards them being the... » Read More Honestly, it could be a different model. I looked at Gorrilla Basketball goals at Dick's Sporting Goods and I know their black Friday specials had a special black Friday only model that included a 6" goal post as opposed to the normal 9" goal post. Other than that you wouldn't have known the difference. As I am somewhat interested in this item, I looked on the total gym website. Unfortunately I could not find a model number so it is not possible to tell definitively. However, both websites use the same dimensions and user weight restrictions, so I would lean towards them being the same model. « Show Less