Toys

Squinkies for Boys

November 20, 2011 By Virginia 10 Comments

Last year we received Squinkies, from Blip Toys, for review. While they were super cute (and I do mean they were super cute!), they were just too small for my kids to play with at the time. So, I ended up giving them to a friend for her little girl for Christmas. Turns out, they were quite a hit, and of course on the “Must Have” toy list for Christmas last year.

What are Squinkies, you ask? They are squishy, 1" collectible figures that come in their very own tiny bubble containers. And now Blip Toys has Squinkies for BOYS themed toys! Cool robots, fierce ninjas, green aliens, gnarly skaters, and more. There are even Squinkies Cars 2™ and Squinkies Hot Wheels® sets. This year, for review, we received a box FULL of Squinkies for Boys.

I know, right?

Not quite as cute, these little guys are rough, tough and bad to the bone. Just what every little boy loves. Mister is getting his Squinkies for his birthday, which is in three weeks. I can’t wait to see his face, because I just know he is going to love them. He was pretty bummed last year, when we couldn’t keep the girly ones.

I absolutely LOVE the Squinkies® Marvel Universe® set. It even had Hulk! So cool. But my favorite? Definitely the Squinkies Rides (Xtreme Ride, Low Ride, Tuff Ride, and Space Ride). The best one is the Squinkies Tuff Ride with the little Soldier Dudes. Tuff Ride features a heavy-duty tank with 3 soldiers armed and ready for combat

I am going to have to find something to keep them all in. We did receive the Squinkies Skull Cavern Dispenser, which holds up to twenty, but we don’t allow the kids to play with skull themed toys. It will be going in the charity box. I found a Squinkies Tote and Go Storage Organizer on Amazon, but it is pink. I don’t think Mister would appreciate that.

Of course, Squinkies are still available for girls. They have Barbie, Hello Kitty, and so much more.

To learn more about Squinkies, check out http://www.squinkies.com/. You can also follow Squinkies on Facebook and Twitter.

Which Squinkies are your favorite?

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Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

November 12, 2011 By Virginia 3 Comments

We LOVE Melissa & Doug products. Over the last four years, we have had the wiggling worm grasping toy, countless wooden and cardboard puzzles, the bead maze, the stacking train, the alphabet stacking and nesting blocks, and of course the classic wooden ABC blocks. We really appreciate Melissa & Doug toys for their quality construction AND entertainment value, not to mention their educational properties. We are using the classic wooden ABC blocks to learn to spell and the Abacus to learn simple math. We also use the lacing beads to learn sequencing. I’ve been eyeing the wooden lacing sneaker since I am working with Mister on learning to tie his shoes.

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just by clicking on the image below and placing your vote in the North “Poll!” you’ll get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com. Just for voting!

I can’t pick between the train table and the wooden easel, so I may just have to close my eyes and click. LOL.

How about you? Which is your favorite? And what are you going to use your 25% off coupon on?

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Syma S107/S107G RC Helicopter Less than $20

September 3, 2011 By Virginia Leave a Comment

I was browsing Amazon toys this morning, looking for Christmas savings and found this Syma S107/S107G RC Helicopter for less than $20!

Product Features

Amazing Technology in the palm of your hand!Syma Newest Model S107 3CH Gyro RTF Metal RC Helicopter.No Assembly required, Ready To Fly! Equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology. Colors and Frequencies May Vary. We have Red & Yellow color.
Full 3 Channels : Up, Down, Left, Right, Forward and Backward.A 25-30 minutes charge is equal to a 8-12 minutes flight.Recharging takes place via the transmitter or USB cable.
The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power.Indicator, a Left/Right Lever and a Trimmer. A lightweight Lithium Polymer battery.
Length : Approx. 7.5 Inches.Width : Approx. 7.5 Inches (with main rotors).Height : Approx. 3.8 Inches (from bottom to balance bar).Main Rotors Surface Diameter: Approx. 7.5 Inches.
Suitable for indoor flying only.Suitable for ages 14+. Battery for the helicopter: 3.7V-180MAH LI-POLY.Flight Range : Approx. 30 Ft.ROHS, ASTM, FCC and CE Approval

This normally sells for $129.95!

Hubs has one of these, a larger one, and loves it. I’m thinking about getting one for Mister to use WITH Daddy.

** Colors may vary**

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Toy BLOWOUT Sale

April 27, 2011 By Virginia Leave a Comment

One of my all time favorite catalogs to get in the mail is the One Step Ahead catalog!

I just LOVE it! We ordered a bunch of their Soft Shoes (see my review here) when Mister was younger, because everything else took the skin off his ankles and tops of his feet. We loved the Soft Shoes because they protected his feet from the elements, but were soft enough that he could explore and learn to walk without causing blisters.

So, when I get a One Step Ahead catalog, I devour it and mark up the pages with stuff I am going to order. Right now on my list are the Pop Pals Freeze Pop holders. Both of my kids love freezer pops, but hate it when their hands get cold. So, with summer on the way, I am getting some of these!

I also just saw their mistymate in the newest catalog. I think I am going to order three. One for each of the kids, and one for me. LOL. Seriously, how cool would that be for working out and training for the 5K?

They are currently having a Toy BLOWOUT Sale (ends today), in which you can save up to 70% on select toys! Some marked down as low as $5.95!!! Just look at these…

WOOT! Off to balance the bank account so I can see how much I can spend! I will be checking out their Clearance Savingswhile I am at it! I know it’s only April, but I am thinking CHRISTMAS! Yay!

One Step Ahead also offers free shipping on orders of $85 or more with code SHIP85 at One Step Ahead

Happy Shopping!!

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Pocoyo Toys and Pocoyo World

December 13, 2010 By Virginia

Pocoyo

Pocoyo (which means “little me” in Spanish) follows the adventures of an inquisitive three-year old boy and his animal friends. Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck), and Loula (the dog) join Pocoyou as he laughs, dances, and plays his horn across the screen. The show is carried on Nick Jr and on PBS stations. It has won multiple awards and encourages children to learn through laughter. The charming, vibrant and multi award-winning animated preschool series Pocoyo, already an international hit, is now brought to life for American preschoolers with Pocoyo Toys, including bath figures and plush!

Pocoyo is a hit with Mister. So, for his birthday, he received the Pocoyo Squeeze n Play Musical Plush toy.

Here he is with his little pal Pocoyo.

The musical plush Pocoyo plays three sounds when his tummy is pressed, including his signature giggle. Mister loves his Pocoyo toy, and even tried to blow Pocoyo’s horn.

Pocoyo can now also be found in Pocoyo World.

Pocoyo World is an online environment where you can create your own virtual “me” and enjoy games and adventures alongside your favorite characters, forming part of a virtual community where you can make friends and share activities.

In Pocoyo World, learning through laughing is the motto, and there are educational activities that are enjoyable and encourage creativity, games that stimulate skills and reflexes (and award virtual gifts), as well as Pocoyo episodes and melodies. You can design and dress your own character in Pocoyo World. You can have a private area to decorate and let your imagination rule. You can also earn prizes by solving amusing mysteries. And all of this by using controls that any child can manage. All of the Pocoyo characters are there to help you. You can have a pet, buy it food, and take care of it. The Pocoyo World Experience is unique and parents and children alike can learn and discover when having fun together.

Pocoyo World has both Free and Premium options. Just by registering you will have access to all Pocoyo World areas, games, activities, and shops, and you will also be able to exchange
gifts with your friends. Users who belong to Pocoyo World’s Premium Club will be able to access lots more content and areas, and get exclusive virtual objects (costumes, vehicles, interactive objects, etc.). In addition, they will receive a monthly report monitoring their activity on Pocoyo World and have the chance to take part in exclusive events and promotions.

Learn more about Pocoyo World at pocoyo.com. You can even Pocoyizate yourself with a cool web ap. Here’s mine…

Pocoyo Toys and videos are now available at Toys”R”Us stores across the U.S. and on Amazon.com

You can follow Pocoyo on Facebook and Twitter.

Pocoyo is celebrating his First American Christmas in New York City. To help him celebrate, Pocoyo has invite his friends to participate in “Pocoyo’s 25 Days of Christmas Contest” at www.pocoyosfirstamericanchristmas.com for a chance to win prizes. Participants will have an opportunity to win cool new Pocoyo merchandise, and everyone who participates will receive a FREE premium upgrade to www.pocoyoworld.com.

I received the aforementioned complimentary Pocoyo Squeeze and Play Musical Plush toy to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions express are 100% my own and are based on my own experience. Your experience may differ.

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