Buy once. Play forever. Shop at Maukilo.com for Unique Toys this Holiday Season! {Review and Gift Card Giveaway}


Maukilo.com generously sent Lucas the Gymnic Rody Jumping Horse for me to review and see what they and the toys they sell are all about. I had never heard of the Rody Horse, which kind of blew me away since they have been around in Italy since the 1980's. Europeans have all the fun it seems. All I have to say is THANK YOU Maukilo.com for introducing me to one fun, cool toy that every child that stops by my house falls in love with! Literally. Lucas loves Rody. My niece loves Rody. She will actually drag Rody around my house for fear that Lucas will take him away from her. LOL

What is Rody exactly? He is an inflatable, bouncing horse. The quality is unmistakable. It is made of super {and I mean SUPER} strong, latex free vinyl. It can actually hold up to 400 pounds. I know you must be thinking that Rody must be huge then--he's not. He is about as big as most rocking horses--maybe even a tad bit smaller than some. However, Rody will grow with your child since you can inflate him according to the child's size and weight.
The great thing about Rody is that while your kids are in pure bliss bouncing around the house, they are also learning important skills like balance and coordination. Not to mention all the calories they are burning and most of all---energy they are expelling--something all moms will appreciate.
See The Rody Horse In Action:
At Maukilo.com, you'll

Want It: The Rody Jumping Horse retails for $44.95 and can be purchased at Maukilo.com.
This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winner, LT!

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November 21, 2009 1:18 AM
Love their musical instruments!
November 21, 2009 2:26 AM
HABA Bertie at Bedtime Game since it has a hippoin it and my youngest loves hippos
November 21, 2009 8:07 AM
The Animal Upon Animal Game looks like a ton of fun!
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November 21, 2009 8:07 AM
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November 21, 2009 8:08 AM
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November 21, 2009 8:29 AM
The Hop Ball looks like fun for kids!
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November 21, 2009 8:29 AM
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November 21, 2009 8:47 AM
I want Rodie! Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com
November 21, 2009 8:47 AM
I want Rody! My son would LOVE him! Vanessa.Iaquinta@gmail.com
November 21, 2009 8:48 AM
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November 21, 2009 11:13 AM
I would love to put it towards the purchase of the Splish Splash Play Mat!!
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November 21, 2009 11:33 AM
I like their bon appetite pizza. Thanks for the chance.
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November 21, 2009 11:33 AM
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November 21, 2009 12:39 PM
I would get a Rody! It would be a perfect x-mas gift for my 3 year old Autistic son to work with him on his motor skills!
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November 21, 2009 12:39 PM
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November 21, 2009 12:40 PM
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November 21, 2009 1:13 PM
I'm liking the towel dolls and think they'd be the perfet gifts for my baby nieces!
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November 21, 2009 1:13 PM
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November 21, 2009 1:13 PM
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November 21, 2009 2:41 PM
I like the Haba Clown Blocks Small Set 28 pieces
November 21, 2009 2:41 PM
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November 21, 2009 2:42 PM
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November 21, 2009 4:36 PM
We would love to have the Lile Wichtel Playdoll!
November 21, 2009 4:36 PM
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November 21, 2009 4:37 PM
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November 21, 2009 6:55 PM
I would get the Sweety Frog by Sigikid. seehorce(at)yahoo(dot)com
November 21, 2009 6:55 PM
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November 21, 2009 6:56 PM
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November 21, 2009 7:23 PM
I like the Rody Pony. amypugmire@live.com
November 21, 2009 7:23 PM
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November 21, 2009 7:38 PM
So much to choose from! I like the Oopsy Daisy Growth Charts Animal Alphabet Growth Chart. Thanks!
November 21, 2009 7:39 PM
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November 21, 2009 7:39 PM
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November 21, 2009 8:38 PM
I would get the Haba game Jump Little Frog Jump and an assortment of their play food. That would be so wonderful! Thank you!
November 21, 2009 8:38 PM
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November 21, 2009 8:38 PM
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November 21, 2009 8:39 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:09 PM
I would buy the bouncy ball but the rody horse looks great too
November 21, 2009 9:09 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:12 PM
I would choose the Marrakesh Seat Cushion
$50.39 for my little girl
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November 21, 2009 9:13 PM
I would buy the HABA Special Blocks Set.
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November 21, 2009 9:13 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:15 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:16 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:32 PM
one of the things i would buy is the sorting train pull toy and some musical instruments
November 21, 2009 9:32 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:32 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:33 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:46 PM
I love the rody pony and the wheely cow!
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November 21, 2009 9:47 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:56 PM
I would use it towards a Plasma Car:) (if I could/win)
November 21, 2009 9:56 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:00 PM
I'd get Tower Pounding & Plan Toys Dancing Alligator Pull Toy!
November 21, 2009 10:00 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:18 PM
I'd get:
Mini S9 Sedan C9 Sportscar T9 Pickup Truck set of 3 Mini Cars
$29.99
Numbers Playball Red 7 inches
$8.25
Throw and Catch Playball Blue 5 inches
$5.75
November 21, 2009 10:18 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:20 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:24 PM
I'd love to put it towards the Wheely Bug Wheely Bee Small.
November 21, 2009 10:25 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:25 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:29 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:30 PM
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November 21, 2009 10:41 PM
I like the caterpillar golf game.
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November 21, 2009 10:46 PM
I would put it toward the haba pushing car
November 21, 2009 10:46 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:03 PM
I would use it for the Kettrike Go Green Fold n Ride Tricycle.
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November 21, 2009 11:13 PM
The wooden drum and some of the play balls.
November 21, 2009 11:18 PM
I woud get the SentoSphere Aliens Artistic Junior Watercolor Art Kit and the Mia Picture Frame to start
November 21, 2009 11:18 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:26 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:39 PM
I would get the Lilli soft doll
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November 21, 2009 11:39 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:40 PM
If I won, I would buy the Egg Race Game and the large pvc free watering can.
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November 21, 2009 11:41 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:50 PM
I would get the Merlin Cushion for my son!
Thanks!
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November 21, 2009 11:50 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:51 PM
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November 21, 2009 11:54 PM
I love the collection of dollhouse dolls and the dining set & bathroom sets (that are both ON SALE). the Amelie Doll is SO cute.
I know a little angel who would adore this dollhouse family!!!
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November 21, 2009 11:58 PM
I follow you by email and its so fun and informative. THANKs
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November 22, 2009 12:01 AM
Just became a Maukilo fan on FB and told them you sent me!!
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THANKS to both you and Maukilo for chance to get some quality and adorable toys for the kids.
November 22, 2009 12:03 AM
I would get the Mobilo Magnetic Game.
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November 22, 2009 12:04 AM
HABA Seating Cube Pirates treasurewith lots of storage
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November 22, 2009 12:04 AM
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November 22, 2009 12:36 AM
I've been eye-ing rodie for a while now.
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November 22, 2009 12:36 AM
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November 22, 2009 12:37 AM
I would put it towards the Wheely Bug Small in ladybug design.
November 22, 2009 12:38 AM
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November 22, 2009 12:38 AM
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November 22, 2009 1:41 AM
I'd like to buy the Castle Stack and Stick Blocks 187 pieces for my boy.
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November 22, 2009 1:41 AM
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November 22, 2009 6:40 AM
So many wonderful choices.......I love the unique puzzles by Heye. Sun with 2 cats or Wonderland with 2 cats are really different. katklaw777 at yahoo dot com Great giveaway, thanks
November 22, 2009 6:41 AM
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November 22, 2009 7:32 AM
I wqould get the Nellie doll by Haba for Liz.
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November 22, 2009 7:38 AM
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November 22, 2009 9:13 AM
my daughter is begging for the roddy horse, so I would have to buy that!
November 22, 2009 9:13 AM
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November 22, 2009 9:13 AM
I would get the Heros ABC and Number Blocks in Drum with my gift certificate!
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November 22, 2009 9:13 AM
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November 22, 2009 9:18 AM
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November 22, 2009 10:29 AM
I'd get the Curioso Fabric Shape Sorter with 8 Discovery Blocks
November 22, 2009 10:30 AM
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November 22, 2009 10:30 AM
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November 22, 2009 10:36 AM
The Plan Toys Bulldozer and Doll would be perfect for my little man! Thanks for the chance.
November 22, 2009 10:36 AM
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November 22, 2009 10:36 AM
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November 22, 2009 10:53 AM
I would get some of their travel games.
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November 22, 2009 10:53 AM
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November 22, 2009 11:48 AM
Would definitely get the Dancing Alligator.
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November 22, 2009 11:48 AM
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November 22, 2009 12:05 PM
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November 22, 2009 1:42 PM
I would put it towards musical instruments for my niece. Anything noisy is good..
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November 22, 2009 1:42 PM
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November 22, 2009 1:43 PM
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November 22, 2009 1:52 PM
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November 22, 2009 3:45 PM
Bear Karlos Apron
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November 22, 2009 3:46 PM
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November 22, 2009 3:50 PM
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November 22, 2009 3:55 PM
The HABA Toys Fantasy Blocks look awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.
November 22, 2009 3:57 PM
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November 22, 2009 3:58 PM
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November 22, 2009 4:00 PM
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November 22, 2009 4:30 PM
I would get a couple of wooden peg puzzles.
November 22, 2009 4:30 PM
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November 22, 2009 8:46 PM
I might get the Baroque Block Set 86 pieces.
November 22, 2009 8:47 PM
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November 22, 2009 8:48 PM
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November 22, 2009 9:36 PM
If I was lucky enough to win, I think I would choose the Buzzing Around Game and then some of the necklaces, hair clips, and rings for my daughters. Thank you for the chance!
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November 22, 2009 9:36 PM
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November 22, 2009 9:37 PM
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November 22, 2009 9:49 PM
My kids would love the Ball Track Building Set by HABA. My kids love marble runs and this one has lots of add ons.
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November 22, 2009 11:36 PM
I'd get the wheely bee
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November 22, 2009 11:36 PM
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November 23, 2009 1:04 AM
I would get the Gymnic Rody Jumping Horse since it is on my daughter wish list but I also like theOval Xylophone for her as well.
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November 23, 2009 1:04 AM
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November 23, 2009 1:26 AM
If I won, I'd get some of the musical toys, including the Concertina.
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November 23, 2009 1:27 AM
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November 23, 2009 1:30 AM
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November 23, 2009 1:33 AM
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November 23, 2009 4:31 AM
I like the Rody Pony. Thanks for the chance.
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November 23, 2009 6:12 AM
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November 23, 2009 9:13 AM
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November 23, 2009 12:17 PM
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November 23, 2009 12:17 PM
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November 23, 2009 12:17 PM
I would buy the ABC and Number Blocks in Drum 40 pieces
$49.99 for my son.
November 23, 2009 1:34 PM
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November 23, 2009 1:52 PM
i would choose the baby ronronos cat doll and the cat kiki cuddling muslin with teething ring
November 23, 2009 1:52 PM
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November 23, 2009 2:38 PM
i would getthe train walll canvas for my sons room
November 23, 2009 3:01 PM
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November 23, 2009 3:48 PM
My daughters would enjoy any of the play food especially the Pizza, sub sandwich and the hamburger and french fries.
November 23, 2009 3:48 PM
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November 23, 2009 3:53 PM
i might get the Balancing Board
November 23, 2009 3:53 PM
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November 23, 2009 5:46 PM
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November 23, 2009 11:11 PM
I like the shake and strum violin