Rabbids – Yeah They Are

May 5, 2014 by 3 Comments

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Rabbids are loud, irritating, and invading.  They have invaded video games for years starting with Rayman Raving Rabbids.  The Rabbids burst onto the scene with mini games and insanity.  The main idea behind the Rabbids is vicious and unintelligent.

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Jumping off the screen into the toy box is the line from Mcfarlane Toys, Rabbids Invasion.  The Rabbids are available in many forms, plush, sound blaster, sound and action figure, and mini figures.  Today we are looking at the sound blaster and the sound and action figures.First up is the sound blaster.  This toy is shaped like a plunger gun, but has a Rabbid sticking out of the front of it.  The blaster has 15 Rabbid sounds including the famous Bwah and flatulence as well as burps and other fun bodily functions, all of which make kids of all ages giggle.  (From grown men to little ones.) The toy itself is loud and irritating, but that is kind of the point with Rabbids, so it hits its mark quite well.
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It’s Raining Super-Men

May 5, 2014 by 4 Comments

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The little, plastic kind- sorry ladies.  While that may be bad news if you are shopping for a husband, it’s great news if you are shopping for a son, nephew, or superhero loving child.  There are toys to go with movie blockbusters, TV shows, cartoons, and even a few just because.  What’s hotter then a superhero, really?  For kids, I mean.  Toys. Totally.

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Why is it so many superheros seem to have multiple personality disorders?  They want to save the world, they are distraught and angry, they are filled with angst, they feel responsible, they feel lonely, they push people away, they cling to friends, they occasionally go off the rails (I’m looking at you, Spiderman) etc etc etc.  Now, you can intentionally confuse your superheros- well, those in the Marvel Universe, anyway- by mashing them up with other heroes and villains.  Take the head of Iron Man, the body of Thor, the legs of Hulk, and the arms of Dr. Doom and make your own super-confused-super-humans.  Actually, maybe it IS a good way to shop for a man….Well, there you go.  Fun for kids, for fun superhero enthusiasts, and fun for mom.  What’s not to love?  Prices range from $10 – $20 on http://www.hasbro.com, also available in most stores that sell toys.

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Got a kid who is really into Power Rangers?  Or perhaps just waxing nostalgic yourself.  The Power Rangers have morphed through more sets of super-rangers since it’s origins in 1992 then I care to shake a stick at, were I inclined to shake sticks.  (19 seasons and nearly 100 Rangers total later, the show is still going strong.)  My little brother watched the original Rangers back in the stone age when I was a kid, and I once dressed up as “Tommy, the Green Ranger” at a birthday party which confused all the kids at the McDonalds I was working at, since Tommy is not really a girl.  Hey- I was the only one short enough to fit into the costume on that shift that day.  The Power Rangers are an institution, and going nowhere. They are still making movies and TV episodes, and my son and his friends look forward to the new toys as much as my little brother did a thousand years ago.  So, what’s new in Power Rangers?  The Legacy MegaZord is a return to the original, after celebrating 20 years of Power Rangers saving the world.  This latest Megazord has all the original details from the first toy, but improves it with diecast metal pieces for durability. It comes with a Ranger Key that can be used to open it’s chest. Good for collectors and fans of the current show alike. The Mystic Dragon Zord and Green Ranger set is also inspired by past seasons, and connects to other parts of the Zord Builder collection.   Any 4 inch figure or Power Ranger Key can work with the Dragon Zord, and it comes with one Power Ranger Key as well as the Green Ranger.  The Legacy Megazord and Mystic Dragon Zord can be used together. Roughly $35 and $16 depending on your place of purchase.
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Guess How Much I Love You (new line of toys)

May 1, 2014 by 6 Comments

My little boy loves his stuffed animals.  He also loves the book, “Guess How Much I Love You”, which we have been reading to him since he was a baby.  The modern classic, which was written in 1994 by British author Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram has sold more then 28 million copies- so if you have read it to your little love, you are not alone.

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My son has prints of the storybook on his wall in his bedroom, he loves the story so.  He and I often tell each other we love each other to the moon and back, and he likes to stretch his arms to see if they will go wider then mine.  When Kids Preferred came out with the new line of toys from the beloved book, he was thrilled.
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A Soft, Cuddly Bunny To Love

May 1, 2014 by 3 Comments

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What child doesn’t love a soft toy?  My son loves stuffed animals, they are one of his favorite toys.  One of the latest stuffed toys he has gotten is Baby Bo, the stuffed bunny from Ragtales.  The perfect size for little hands, he is soft and snuggly, with no buttons or eyes that will come loose and choke a child.  His eyes are sewn on, and he is adorable in every way.  Delivered in his own box, he is presented like a gift and will delight the child that gets to open him.

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“Just like the larger version of Bo our new Baby Bo Rabbit is just as lovable and will delight any child for many years to come. Baby Bo is made in the same gorgeous fur, has a weighted torso and comes with an embroidered identification patch on the sole of the paw. Baby Bo comes in a beautiful presentation box.” (Via Ragtales)
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The Happy’s “Pets” Review and Giveaway

April 3, 2014 by 41 Comments

First were the Zhu Zhu Pets the cute cuddly noisy little hamsters, then came Kung Zhu a way for boys and more rough little ones to get into the little hamster craze.  Fast forward to the next Cepia craze to hit the nation, The Happy’s.

2 25 14 toys and aquarium 002The Happy’s are cute little pets which zip around, play, and sin around in circles all while getting everyone in the room to run around and giggle profusely.  Happy’s come in two varieties, dogs and cats.  Both of which are cure and dash around just the same.

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The Happy’s work with both a play ball which they push around and jump on and a treat which they will follow around the room with.  To really see The Happy’s in all their glory you should have more then one.  Two or more interacting with one another and playing with your little one makes for a room of laughs and giggles even some.  “No get down” lol.  It is astounding to see Little Man playing with the Happy’s as if they are real pets.  Running around chasing them, everything but the pooing and eating.  The critters available are Mittens the cat, Sport the Goldendoodle, Bentley the Retriever, and Chance the Beagle.
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Dolling Up

March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment

 

Got dolls on the brain?  If you have daughters, nieces, or sons who like playing baby, then chances are that you do. While the choices in dolls may seem as endless as that hour between dinner and bedtime, there are some fun new twists on the basic baby doll that have recently come out, and your little doll is sure to love.

Gund’s Peek a Boo Dolly is great for the youngest children,engaging them in a game and talking to them. She pulls her pink blanket up over her eyes and asks “where did you go?”  and “peek a boo, I found you!” as she lowers it.  She says 6 different phrases, and plays for roughly 40 seconds at a time when her button is pressed.  She is soft and snuggly, and kids will love to hold her. With a sweet smile on her face and fleecy clothes, she looks happy, plush, and has no small parts to choke on or become loose.  She needs 3 AAA batteries, which are included. Also available in Peek a Boo Bear, a brown bear with a cream colored blanket, these retail for $40.  They are available in many gift stores as well as http://shop.gund.com

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Adora’s PlayTime™ Babies Love Ewe is so sweet, and would make a great Easter or spring doll for your precious little one. Dressed in a little lamb covered one piece outfit and pink headband, she is adorable and kids will gravitate to her.  She comes with her own bottle, her eyes open and close when you move her, and she can suck her own thumb.  The best part about this baby, is that she is completely machine washable.  You read that right!  When she gets dirty, as your kid’s favorite toy is bound to, just toss her in the wash on gentle and hang her on the line to dry.  Can’t get any easier then that.   You and your child will appreciate the life like features of this toy- from her little fingernails to her turned up toes, she is as sweet as they come.
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Fun New Toys From NY Toy Fair

February 28, 2014 by 2 Comments

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NY Toy Fair was last week, and I’ve shared a few posts (and plenty on social media!) with you already about what we saw and did there.  Here are a few fun products that we got to take home and try out, and my son says are his favorites of the bunch.

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The new “Dune” Skylander, which is available in stores in the blue and gold colors above.  It interacts with the Skylanders portal for your game station of choice, and plays with all the characters in the series.

Lil Bub Cat toy

The Lil Bub stuffed cat toy was a big hit with my son- it also came with a book about Lil Bub, where the cat explains his life on another planet.  My husband considers this book an exercise in insanity, while my son loves it and finds it hilarious.  Go figure!  My son has been toting this cat about since he got it- you may have seen it in our recent aquarium or museum posts or social media shares. Lil Bub is quite a popular kitty!

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Marvel Super Hero Mashers Giveaway

February 24, 2014 by 68 Comments

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I am sure as a kid you have had the conversation of who would win in a fight?  The way this works is a few kids get into a  group an d ask who would win in a fight, this person or this person.  Usually its something like Captain America or Spider-man.  The conversation inevitably moves to the comparison to themselves with different powers using them on one another.  This mixing of powers is the central concept of Marvel Super Hero Mashers.  The new toy line takes familiar characters like The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man and gives them interchangeable limbs and torsos to the point where A single figure can sport Iron Man’s legs, Spider-Man’s arms, Hulk’s head and Captain America’s torso.

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There are approximately thirteen regular figures with which kids can switch parts with also an extra seven figures which includes accessories like missile launchers, and other battle gear to complement your hero of choice.
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