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ItemLookup Operation

A2S Query

http://ecs.amazonaws.com/onca/xml?
   Service=AWSECommerceService
   &AWSAccessKeyId=00QT3TC4J6BBJ52N9C02
   &AssociateTag=browsenodes-20
   &Operation=ItemLookup
   &ItemId=B001WAL3W6
   &ResponseGroup=Large
   &Version=2005-10-05

The above URL executes an A2S ItemLookup query. The ItemLookup operation returns information about products which match the specified parameters such as ItemId.

The Large response group returns a large amount of information about each item in the response.

A2S Response

The following is the XML response returned by A2S for the above query.
<ItemLookupResponse>
 <OperationRequest>
  <RequestId>c18b1947-7561-47f7-820a-2595705733c8</RequestId>
  <Arguments>
   <Argument Name="Operation" Value="ItemLookup" />
   <Argument Name="Service" Value="AWSECommerceService" />
   <Argument Name="ItemId" Value="B001WAL3W6" />
   <Argument Name="AWSAccessKeyId" Value="144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2" />
   <Argument Name="Timestamp" Value="2010-07-31T03:37:13Z" />
   <Argument Name="Signature" Value="07rSWal/YUjCs4rSLVHmGmqz7Lb/gQsKK9+sxvnhiWE=" />
   <Argument Name="ResponseGroup" Value="Large" />
   <Argument Name="AssociateTag" Value="browsenodes-20" />
   <Argument Name="Version" Value="2009-03-01" />
  </Arguments>
  <RequestProcessingTime>0.4256910000000000</RequestProcessingTime>
 </OperationRequest>
 <Items>
  <Request>
   <IsValid>True</IsValid>
   <ItemLookupRequest>
    <Condition>New</Condition>
    <DeliveryMethod>Ship</DeliveryMethod>
    <IdType>ASIN</IdType>
    <MerchantId>Amazon</MerchantId>
    <OfferPage>1</OfferPage>
    <ItemId>B001WAL3W6</ItemId>
    <ResponseGroup>Large</ResponseGroup>
    <ReviewPage>1</ReviewPage>
    <ReviewSort>-SubmissionDate</ReviewSort>
    <VariationPage>All</VariationPage>
   </ItemLookupRequest>
  </Request>
  <Item>
   <ASIN>B001WAL3W6</ASIN>
   <DetailPageURL>http://www.amazon.com/Allied-Precision-7WW-Water-Wiggler/dp/B001WAL3W6%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</DetailPageURL>
   <ItemLinks>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Technical Details</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/Allied-Precision-7WW-Water-Wiggler/dp/tech-data/B001WAL3W6%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Baby Registry</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/baby/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001WAL3W6%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Wedding Registry</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wedding/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001WAL3W6%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Add To Wishlist</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/add-item.html%3Fasin.0%3DB001WAL3W6%26SubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>Tell A Friend</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/taf/B001WAL3W6%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>All Customer Reviews</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B001WAL3W6%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
    <ItemLink>
     <Description>All Offers</Description>
     <URL>http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001WAL3W6%3FSubscriptionId%3D144RR0T0YM45X6SVKSR2%26tag%3Dbrowsenodes-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D386001%26creativeASIN%3DB001WAL3W6</URL>
    </ItemLink>
   </ItemLinks>
   <SalesRank>11520</SalesRank>
   <SmallImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL75_.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >68</Width>
   </SmallImage>
   <MediumImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL160_.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >160</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >145</Width>
   </MediumImage>
   <LargeImage>
    <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL.jpg</URL>
    <Height Units="pixels" >500</Height>
    <Width Units="pixels" >453</Width>
   </LargeImage>
   <ImageSets>
    <ImageSet>
     <SwatchImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL30_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >30</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >27</Width>
     </SwatchImage>
     <SmallImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >68</Width>
     </SmallImage>
     <ThumbnailImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >75</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >68</Width>
     </ThumbnailImage>
     <TinyImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL110_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >110</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >100</Width>
     </TinyImage>
     <MediumImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL._SL160_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >160</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >145</Width>
     </MediumImage>
     <LargeImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-denuJA%2BL.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >500</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >453</Width>
     </LargeImage>
    </ImageSet>
    <ImageSet>
     <SwatchImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L._SL30_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >26</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >30</Width>
     </SwatchImage>
     <SmallImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >66</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >75</Width>
     </SmallImage>
     <ThumbnailImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L._SL75_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >66</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >75</Width>
     </ThumbnailImage>
     <TinyImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L._SL110_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >96</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >110</Width>
     </TinyImage>
     <MediumImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L._SL160_.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >140</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >160</Width>
     </MediumImage>
     <LargeImage>
      <URL>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510%2B2tm0Q6L.jpg</URL>
      <Height Units="pixels" >437</Height>
      <Width Units="pixels" >500</Width>
     </LargeImage>
    </ImageSet>
   </ImageSets>
   <ItemAttributes>
    <BatteriesIncluded>1</BatteriesIncluded>
    <Batteries Units="D" >2</Batteries>
    <Binding>Lawn & Patio</Binding>
    <Brand>Allied Precision</Brand>
    <Color>Multicolored</Color>
    <EAN>0022102671100</EAN>
    <Feature>Attract birds, not mosquitoes, to your backyard birdbath</Feature>
    <Feature>Creates continuous ripples in water that prevents mosquitoes from laying eggs</Feature>
    <Feature>Runs silently on 2 D batteries (sold separately)</Feature>
    <Feature>Casts soft glow of rainbow colors after dark for an eye-catching appearance</Feature>
    <Feature>6-month warranty included</Feature>
    <ItemDimensions>
     <Height Units="hundredths-inches" >550</Height>
     <Length Units="hundredths-inches" >525</Length>
     <Weight Units="hundredths-pounds" >100</Weight>
     <Width Units="hundredths-inches" >525</Width>
    </ItemDimensions>
    <Label>Allied Precision Industries</Label>
    <ListPrice>
     <Amount>3599</Amount>
     <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
     <FormattedPrice>$35.99</FormattedPrice>
    </ListPrice>
    <Manufacturer>Allied Precision Industries</Manufacturer>
    <MaterialType>plastic</MaterialType>
    <MaterialTypeSetElement>plastic</MaterialTypeSetElement>
    <Model>7WW</Model>
    <MPN>7WW</MPN>
    <PackageDimensions>
     <Height Units="hundredths-inches" >340</Height>
     <Length Units="hundredths-inches" >680</Length>
     <Weight Units="hundredths-pounds" >75</Weight>
     <Width Units="hundredths-inches" >600</Width>
    </PackageDimensions>
    <ProductGroup>Lawn & Patio</ProductGroup>
    <ProductTypeName>ABIS_LAWN_AND_GARDEN</ProductTypeName>
    <Publisher>Allied Precision Industries</Publisher>
    <Studio>Allied Precision Industries</Studio>
    <Title>Allied Precision 7WW Water Wiggler</Title>
    <UPC>022102671100</UPC>
   </ItemAttributes>
   <OfferSummary>
    <LowestNewPrice>
     <Amount>3599</Amount>
     <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
     <FormattedPrice>$35.99</FormattedPrice>
    </LowestNewPrice>
    <TotalNew>3</TotalNew>
    <TotalUsed>0</TotalUsed>
    <TotalCollectible>0</TotalCollectible>
    <TotalRefurbished>0</TotalRefurbished>
   </OfferSummary>
   <Offers>
    <TotalOffers>1</TotalOffers>
    <TotalOfferPages>1</TotalOfferPages>
    <Offer>
     <Merchant>
      <MerchantId>ATVPDKIKX0DER</MerchantId>
      <GlancePage>http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DER</GlancePage>
      <AverageFeedbackRating>0.0</AverageFeedbackRating>
      <TotalFeedback>0</TotalFeedback>
     </Merchant>
     <OfferAttributes>
      <Condition>New</Condition>
      <SubCondition>new</SubCondition>
     </OfferAttributes>
     <OfferListing>
      <OfferListingId>Nuu2jXFl2c0wIS6X79DsorxBJqhCoYn92Fky113wsfK1RfRNM6BQTd49Wwc7aql27V0m%2BohlTt%2FWAs2qXzk%2BW6Y6Pae4pN6x</OfferListingId>
      <Price>
       <Amount>3599</Amount>
       <CurrencyCode>USD</CurrencyCode>
       <FormattedPrice>$35.99</FormattedPrice>
      </Price>
      <Availability>Usually ships in 24 hours</Availability>
      <AvailabilityAttributes>
       <AvailabilityType>now</AvailabilityType>
       <MinimumHours>0</MinimumHours>
       <MaximumHours>0</MaximumHours>
      </AvailabilityAttributes>
      <Quantity>-1</Quantity>
      <IsEligibleForSuperSaverShipping>1</IsEligibleForSuperSaverShipping>
     </OfferListing>
    </Offer>
   </Offers>
   <CustomerReviews>
    <AverageRating>4.5</AverageRating>
    <TotalReviews>4</TotalReviews>
    <TotalReviewPages>1</TotalReviewPages>
    <Review>
     <ASIN>B001WAL3W6</ASIN>
     <Rating>5</Rating>
     <HelpfulVotes>1</HelpfulVotes>
     <CustomerId>A3HFVRD5FSW9U3</CustomerId>
     <Reviewer>
      <CustomerId>A3HFVRD5FSW9U3</CustomerId>
      <Name>J. Lynn Mundinger</Name>
      <Location>Mission Woods, Kansas</Location>
     </Reviewer>
     <TotalVotes>1</TotalVotes>
     <Date>2010-04-20</Date>
     <Summary>Water Wiggler</Summary>
     <Content>Really like the water wiggler-- works well and love the way it changes colors at night-</Content>
    </Review>
    <Review>
     <ASIN>B001WAL3W6</ASIN>
     <Rating>5</Rating>
     <HelpfulVotes>0</HelpfulVotes>
     <CustomerId>A1BHJCJCOJWTTU</CustomerId>
     <Reviewer>
      <CustomerId>A1BHJCJCOJWTTU</CustomerId>
      <Name>C. Richardson</Name>
      <Location>Antioch, Ca</Location>
     </Reviewer>
     <TotalVotes>0</TotalVotes>
     <Date>2010-02-22</Date>
     <Summary>Water wiggler</Summary>
     <Content>I love this and so do the birds. Since I've had it I've noticed quite a few more birds comming down for a drink. And the best part is in the evening when the rotating colored light comes on. I have so much fun sitting outside and watching the birds.</Content>
    </Review>
    <Review>
     <ASIN>B001WAL3W6</ASIN>
     <Rating>4</Rating>
     <HelpfulVotes>0</HelpfulVotes>
     <CustomerId>A13SV7V95KQBXQ</CustomerId>
     <Reviewer>
      <CustomerId>A13SV7V95KQBXQ</CustomerId>
      <Name>Check out</Name>
      <Nickname>Earthority.com !</Nickname>
      <Location>Boston, MA</Location>
     </Reviewer>
     <TotalVotes>0</TotalVotes>
     <Date>2009-07-08</Date>
     <Summary>Broken within the 1st week but I like it like this...</Summary>
     <Content>Before I purchased this, I asked the maker if they could tweak it for me such that it emits a white light instead of the default multi-color patterns at night. They said no. I got it any way as this one looks the most high-tech & not cheap. The ever-changing multi-color LED wasn't as annoying or tacky as I imagined but still, I prefer just a white light or even no light. Within 1 week of use, its LED no longer turns itself on at night, I'm so happy now, no more tacky 'light show' that wastes precious battery life! You may ask why didn't I get the most basic white plastic model from the beginning? Well, that one is so cheap-looking. Any way, everything works as described except the LED issue.</Content>
    </Review>
    <Review>
     <ASIN>B001WAL3W6</ASIN>
     <Rating>4</Rating>
     <HelpfulVotes>0</HelpfulVotes>
     <CustomerId>A1YTWOCEIMI2GO</CustomerId>
     <Reviewer>
      <CustomerId>A1YTWOCEIMI2GO</CustomerId>
      <Name>Mary Jude F. Schmitz</Name>
      <Location>St. Louis, MO USA</Location>
     </Reviewer>
     <TotalVotes>0</TotalVotes>
     <Date>2009-05-18</Date>
     <Summary>Beautiful and Functional</Summary>
     <Content>This is a great product that does exactly what it says it does. At dusk, right on cue, it begins to shine a beautiful array of colors that delights me and my 6 year old daughter. During the day, it causes all kinds of ripples that attract more birds and keeps mosquitoes from laying eggs in the water. The only complaint is that it is so big that it does not leave much room for the birds to take a bath in my little bird bath. Hopefully, I can get a bigger bath soon and then it will be perfect!</Content>
    </Review>
   </CustomerReviews>
   <EditorialReviews>
    <EditorialReview>
     <Source>Product Description</Source>
     <Content>Water Wiggler attracts birds - not mosquitoes! Moving water attracts birds. Water Wiggler works great to attract birds and helps prevent the spreading of West Nile virus by eliminating stagnant water in bird baths. Water Wiggler's unique agitator action creates continuous ripples in water, preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs in bird baths. Easy to install. Just place in bird bath and go! No wiring and no plumbing. Operates silently on two D-cell batteries for up to two months of continual use. Operates 24 hours a day. May also be used with heated bird bath in winter. The new Aurora features a gradually changing rainbow of colors that casts a soft glow at night. Light turns on automatically at dusk, glows for three hours, then shuts off automatically.</Content>
     <IsLinkSuppressed>0</IsLinkSuppressed>
    </EditorialReview>
   </EditorialReviews>
   <SimilarProducts>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B001GIP2XK</ASIN>
     <Title>API 6WW Water Wiggler with Rippling Brook Sound</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B000HHQBB8</ASIN>
     <Title>Avant Garden 8160-3 Hanging-Standing Birdbath</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B0007LQ3RQ</ASIN>
     <Title>Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B0018748N4</ASIN>
     <Title>Healthy Ponds® 50105 Bird Bath Water Cleaner 4 pack</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
    <SimilarProduct>
     <ASIN>B00075M3W6</ASIN>
     <Title>API 4WW Water Wiggler Water Agitator for Bird Baths</Title>
    </SimilarProduct>
   </SimilarProducts>
   <BrowseNodes>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>13402221</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Birdbath Accessories</Name>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>553636</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Birdbaths</Name>
       <Ancestors>
        <BrowseNode>
         <BrowseNodeId>553632</BrowseNodeId>
         <Name>Backyard Birding</Name>
         <Ancestors>
          <BrowseNode>
           <BrowseNodeId>286168</BrowseNodeId>
           <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden</Name>
           <Ancestors>
            <BrowseNode>
             <BrowseNodeId>1063498</BrowseNodeId>
             <Name>Categories</Name>
             <IsCategoryRoot>1</IsCategoryRoot>
             <Ancestors>
              <BrowseNode>
               <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
               <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
              </BrowseNode>
             </Ancestors>
            </BrowseNode>
           </Ancestors>
          </BrowseNode>
         </Ancestors>
        </BrowseNode>
       </Ancestors>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>13900821</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Kitchen & Dining Features</Name>
     <Children>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>51552011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Featured Categories</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491864</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Kitchen & Dining Categories Directory</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491866</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Special Features</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>491868</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Specialty Stores</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>2334099011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Self Service</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Children>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
    <BrowseNode>
     <BrowseNodeId>316684011</BrowseNodeId>
     <Name>Plastic</Name>
     <Ancestors>
      <BrowseNode>
       <BrowseNodeId>316666011</BrowseNodeId>
       <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden Material (material_browse)</Name>
       <Ancestors>
        <BrowseNode>
         <BrowseNodeId>2235333011</BrowseNodeId>
         <Name>Patio, Lawn & Garden (286168)</Name>
         <Ancestors>
          <BrowseNode>
           <BrowseNodeId>2234517011</BrowseNodeId>
           <Name>Category Specific Browse Refinements</Name>
           <Ancestors>
            <BrowseNode>
             <BrowseNodeId>15891341</BrowseNodeId>
             <Name>Refinements</Name>
             <Ancestors>
              <BrowseNode>
               <BrowseNodeId>1055398</BrowseNodeId>
               <Name>Home, Garden & Pets</Name>
              </BrowseNode>
             </Ancestors>
            </BrowseNode>
           </Ancestors>
          </BrowseNode>
         </Ancestors>
        </BrowseNode>
       </Ancestors>
      </BrowseNode>
     </Ancestors>
    </BrowseNode>
   </BrowseNodes>
  </Item>
 </Items>
</ItemLookupResponse>
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