Playskool Silly Suitcase Mr. Potato Head

Pros: lots of parts (creativity!), great carrying case, bright colors, no batteries!
Cons: lots of parts (can get lost!)

Every now and again... Confession time from mommy...Every now and again mommy finds herself gravitating to the toy aisle to get something for her precious son. This "every now and again" time is not for birthdays or Christmas. Some people would ...

Pros: Kids LOVE it (fun for adults too); variety of pieces; encourages creativity and hand/eye coordination.
Cons: More little pieces to pick up.

I had never given much thought to Mr. Potato Head until just a few months ago. I never had one as a child (it's a wonder I'm a functioning member of society after such trauma), but always thought he was pretty cool - or at least as much so as a plastic ...

Pros: fun, silly, promotes imagination and motor skills
Cons: a lot of small pieces to keep track of

Mr. Potato Head is one of those have to have toys for every child. I remember having one as a child and had no second thoughts of buying Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase recently for my nephew’s birthday. As I thought, he was more than ha ...

Pros: Mr. and Mrs. Potato head can be made. Encourages imaginative play.
Cons: Pieces, pieces, pieces!!!

Shortly before Christmas, my two and a half year old daughter, Isabelle, became enthralled with both Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Because I am a tomboy and refuses to buy frilly pink things, my husband tries to overcompensate the other...

Pros: Small, easy to travel with; nice variety; can be Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head
Cons: Keeping up with the parts can be a hassle

We purchased this for my two-year-old son and he loves it! We've really gotten a lot of variety for our money because of the many options.

The Silly Suitcase comes with one potato body, plus 26 sturdy plastic parts to create one colorful Mr....

Pros: Classic toy that sparks creativity and travels well. Wide variety of combinations to be made.
Cons: The accessory parts don't always fit properly.

What child should be deprived of the classic toy of all time...Mr. Potato Head. The original Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads involved poking the pieces into a real potato. Although I am sure this was a novelty at the time.... What a mess to clean up after...

Pros: Encourages creativity, helps children fine tune motor skills
Cons: There are a lot of pieces to keep track of, otherwise none

My wife thought it would be cute to buy a Mr. Potato Head for my birthday a few years ago. Ok, I admit, I put the pieces together and he stood on my nightstand next to the bed for a few months until she finally said I needed to put him away. He sat in a...