Hatchimal Question for all you Xmas purchasers

[barkley1]

Was the Hatchimal worth it? I'm thinking about getting DD one for Easter. She got a furreal friend (Bootsie the cat) for Christmas and has had the best time interacting w/ that fake cat I ordered one through Walmart but haven't picked it up yet; also, my Target has them.

If you DID feel like it was a decent toy- is there anything saying Walmart's Vs. Target's were better? I know there are specific/exclusive ones for each store...she doesn't really care *which* one, I don't think, but I would really like for it to work reliably, of course. Just wondering if all the ones I've heard negative reviews on came from one store or another. TIA!

[Tenasparkl]

My kids (8 & 4) had fun hatching them, made them a little house/bed, played with them the next day or two, and then completely forgot about them.

[mmsmom]

DD (8) loved the hatching process but hasn't played with it since. It's totally her thing though so I think she will be interested in it again. It goes through stages... baby, toddler, kid. I'd say worth it at $50 but don't over pay for it. No idea about the Target vs Walmart ones other than different colors/animals.

[TwinFoxes]

My niece got one for her late November birthday. According to my SIL she played with it that weekend, and then never again. Luckily, she got it for regular price.