Small Business Saturday, Extends Lowest Hoverboard Prices of the Season

November 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Celebrate Small Business Saturday in its first season by extending holiday sales prices on its line of HOVERFLY hoverboards.

Highlights include the UL-certified HOVERFLY ECO for only $147 ($199.99 MSRP) and an impressive $70 off the off-road ready HOVERFLY XL, making the high-end all-terrain hoverboard available for only $229.99 ($299.99 MSRP).

The brand launched in Denver in August of this year as a start-up with small business values and big aspirations in the electric rideables market. From its marketing and operations headquarters in the Mile High City, GOTRAX is already dominating the national hoverboard market while remaining grounded in its community and maintaining a brand focus on science and education for children.

The special holiday sale pricing on hoverboards and other GOTRAX hoverboards and accessories is available now exclusively at GOTRAX.com and applied automatically at checkout along with free shipping.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY HOVERBOARD SALE PRICING

The brand also just published “Hoverboards: The Ultimate Holiday Buyer’s Guide,” a multimedia experience designed to help parents make informed decisions when shopping for hoverboards, regardless of brand.

LOOK: EXPLORE ‘HOVERBOARDS: THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BUYER’S GUIDE’

The guide covers topics like UL certification, performance, what features are important, value, customer service and more with a variety of colorful infographics, animated videos, an interactive HoverboardSafety Quiz and, of course, detailed walkthroughs of what to look for when purchasing a hoverboard and why.

Learn more and shop Small Business Saturday hoverboard prices at GOTRAX.com.

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Glow in the Dark Fun With Super Wubble Brite!

October 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Wubble Ball. As always, opinions are my own.

You have seen me write about the Super Wubble Bubble Balls before – but now they have a NEW fun Wubble that glows in the dark! The Super Wubble Brite is the newest creation in the line of Wubble Balls. I mean who doesn’t want to play with a huge, light-up bubble?

Super Wubble Brite

Just the idea of the Wubble balls are pure genius! Frank, a father of four children, is the mastermind behind the Wubble ball. “So one day, while blowing giant bubbles in front of our house, one of my kids said “I hate when my bubbles pop! I wish I could play with them!” I had heard this from all my kids over the years, time and time again. But this time, I really took it to heart because my two little ones truly looked disappointed that they couldn’t actually play with their bubbles. And so began the quest to make this wish come true.”

The Super Wubble Brite is made of even stronger material than the original Super Wubbles. Whether playing with it indoors or outdoors, you can kick it, whack it, throw it, bounce it, or sit on it. It floats, wobbles, dribbles, spins, and smashes. Plus, deflate it for storage until you’re ready to play again.

Super Wubble Brite

It also includes a flashing light for glow-in-the dark fun! Simply press the button on the light to illuminate the Super Wubble Brite ball. The ball will flash for a total of 20 seconds before the light will stop and need to be pressed again. The Super Wubble Brite ball looks really cool lit up at night and is a lot of fun to play with in the dark.

Not only can the kids have a blast with this ball for hours, it can be done inside or outside. And with winter hot on our heels, having something fun and entertaining that can be played with inside and isn’t a video game is great for parents. Plus, these Wubble balls are affordable enough to make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season!

Super Wubble Brite

Wubbles can be kicked, thrown, bounced, and sat on. They’re super strong and able to withstand even the rowdiest bunch of kids. You can find Wubbles in a few different versions. Super Wubble, Water Wubble, Wubble Brite, Wubble X, and Tiny Wubble are all guaranteed to entertain kids (and adults) for hours.

The Super Wubble Brite brings the Wubble to an entirely new level. It lights up red, green, and blue from the inside for hours of entertainment both indoors and outdoors. It’s super fun to play with at night – imagine the game of Dodgeball you could get going with it! How about a Wubble Dance party? The adults would have just as much fun as the kids!

Super Wubble Brite

Kids popped the ball? No problem! You can even repair it with the patch kit. The Super Wubble Brite is for ages 6 and up. The giant size and squishy feel of the ball will be hard for any kid and adult to pass up. The ball looks and feels cool, especially when the lights are going and you’re playing a game of catch in the dark.

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It’s Still Summer- Take Advantage With With These Fun Toys

August 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

As we head into the last few weeks of summer, soak up ever last bit of fun.

Water balloon fights are awesome, but are not fun to clean up after, and a few people always get stuck making a ton of balloons (and those knots….blah).  An easy work around is the new Water Wubble.  The Water Wubble is a new water based Wubble (the latest toy in the Wubble family) which is able to be filled with water from the pool, faucet, ocean, or hose easily and quickly. It easily seals up after filling.  When it is thrown, it hits your target with a splash and can be refilled again and again for loads of fun. No knots required.

We have found the Water Wubble is easy to fill in the pool, at the beach and the hose all just the same.   These are a lot of fun, and who doesn’t love a water fight in the heat of the summer?  The coolest part of the Water Wubble is its re-usability.  Each Wubble can be filled hundreds of times and seal up easily and can be used again and again. The Water Wubble is available online directly from the Wubble website, Walmart, Target and ToysRUs.  The Water Wubble retails for $14.99.

Looking for some indoor/outdoor fun? WeCool’s Bobble Bitz™, aimed at girls ages five and up but would be fun for anyone who likes to create (don’t want to pigeonhole!)  is a squishy molding compound that lets kids create all sorts of unique items and designs that harden overnight jewelry they can wear or artwork they can show off on the mantle. There are four different Bobble Bitz sets to choose from. including the Bobble Bitz™ Creation Station  which is the largest and most complete set. It contains six different colored compounds and an assortment of molds, clips and art tools for designing jewelry, window clings, keychains, and anything else your little artist can dream up. $29.99 at https://www.buybobblebitz.com/

You can also get kits specific to your child’s favorite type of art or creativity medium- there are the Bobble Bitz™ Too Cool Window Clings kit, $14.99, a fashion kit for $14.99, and a Bobble Bitz™ Triple Creation Packs that has three containers of different colored crunchy molding compound for $9.99Pick what works for you and yours, see how it goes.

Looking to make a mess? We’ve got you covered. Compound Kings is all about the Slime- and I’ve got to say, there is something oddly satisfying about it. (Ages 4 and up)

Compound Kings™ Fluffy – Squishy like slime, but with a little poof, this fluffy stuff comes ready to be used and in a wide array of bright colors. It’s crazy stretchy . Prefer to make it? Get the powder version! All you need to do is add water and you will get a slime that is ready in just a few minutes. The container it comes in doubles as storage, so there isn’t a mess afterwards. Don’t leave it out, that gets all sorts of ew. You can also get a DIY kit that has 13 different packs of powder and “make your own color” compound. You can even do glitter, hey now- maybe they won’t want to tell their little sisters.  You can pick them up in single packs and 3 packs as well, and in all sorts of colors, including neon. Prices from $2.99 and up in stores like Michaels.

And for my fellow 80’s babies (and everyone else), this is more of a look ahead- but I’m excited. As you might remember from our Toy Fair shout outs, Teddy Ruxpin is soon to make a comeback, new and digitally remastered for the more technologically demanding child of today.  After his new hi-tech makeover (sorry, no more  cassette tapes in his back) and an LCD eyelift, he’s ready to go for the Fall season. I personally can’t wait, he was one of the most treasured toys of my childhood.

Coming at you from Wicked Cool Toys, who have been very into the “what’s old is new again” retro toys, Teddy Ruxpin will hit shelves in time for holidays (but I have to tell you I already saw them on Toys R Us and Walmart websites for $99 and $94, respectively).

Visit http://www.teddyruxpin.com/ to find out more and to get your hands on one. These are going to go fast, so if you want one, you are going to need to move fast.

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“Menchie’s Sweet Friends™” @officialnumnoms Limited Edition Starter Pack Available Now Only at Toys“R”Us®

July 24, 2017 by 1 Comment

Num Noms

Summer is getting a little sweeter as the world’s leading private toy company, MGA Entertainment, Inc. (“MGAE”), and Menchie’s, the nation’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, partner for a nationwide promotion available only at Toys“R”Us®. Num NomsTM, the hottest collectible with more than 400 characters and 50 smell variations, are launching an exclusive Menchie’s “starter pack” featuring the Menchie’s Sweet Friends including Menchie, Barry, Chip and Mellow.

“Menchie’s stores are colorful, fun and friendly, bringing a smile to every guest in much the same way that Num Noms creates a truly unique and engaging experience for its fans,” added MGAE’s Head of Global Licensing, Juli Boylan. “We’re excited to offer everyone a special way to celebrate summertime with delicious Menchie’s yogurt and a new exclusive Num Noms toy.”

In addition to the launch of the Sweet Friends Limited Edition Starter Pack, approximately 420 Menchie’s stores throughout the United States will get a “Smell so delicious” makeover and offer two exclusive Num Noms-themed limited-edition frozen yogurt cups.

Num Noms, which first launched in the U.S. in December 2015, has continuously delighted millions of children with each new series release. With the newest edition to the franchise being Num Noms Lights, more characters and combinations will be coming to market in summer 2017.

The Sweet Friends Limited Edition starter pack is available exclusively at Toys”R”Us stores nationwide and online beginning July 2017 for $9.99.

To find a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location near you, please visit Menchies.com

About Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Menchie’s creates lasting memories by providing an unparalleled guest experience with a mission to make every guest smile. Menchie’s is a world-leader of ensuring best-in-class products and is the ambassador of frozen yogurt quality worldwide. With 550 stores, the franchise has locations open in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, and more. Menchie’s expects to celebrate 600 stores in 2017. Guaranteeing happiness in every cup, the brand offers guests premium rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations in every bite. The proprietary collection is made from the milk of “smiley” California cows, which have not been treated with artificial growth hormones (rBST). Menchie’s frozen yogurt contains live and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture (LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt Association. For more information, please visit www.menchies.com. Like Menchie’s on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MyMenchies or follow on Twitter and Instagram at www.Twitter.com/MyMenchies and https://www.Instagram.com/MyMenchies/.

More About Num Noms

A cup full of cuteness and a spoonful of surprise make Num Noms so special. Targeted at girls ages 5–9, the food-themed, scented and super-cute collectibles can be mixed and matched to create flavor fusions. With the ability to mix, match and stack to create super special recipes with more than 400 characters and 50+ scents, kids love to display, trade and collect them all. Each Num and Nom character is full of surprises!

To learn more information about Num Noms, go to http://www.NumNoms.com or to the official Num Noms YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter pages.

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Valley of the Dolls

June 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment

From the soft and cuddly, to things a little more exotic, there are dolls for everyone to love this summer. Check out what’s new and exciting in all things doll related.

bath toys

For a doll that does double duty (you can snuggle it as well as take it into the bathtub or pool) you can check out Mon Premier Bébé Bath(or Bath Baby) from Corolle.  These dolls are specially designed for playing in the tub, and are so light they float. They are filled with polystyrene beads that dry quickly, just hang to air dry or lay on a towel. These soft, posable 12 inch baby dolls have adorable faces, vanilla scented skin (Corolle’s signature), and eyes that open and close. Every doll comes with an outfit and bath toy of it’s own.  Both boy and girl dolls available, as well as several skin tone options, for about $28 each. Get yours at http://us.corolle.com

barbie RC car

Maybe your dolls love it when you’re cruisin’ together. If you do as well, the Barbie Crusin Convertible Corvette Radio Control is right up your alley.Long name, fun toy. This is a fully functioning radio control car- and it’s aimed at the girls for once. Not that you shouldn’t give your brother a turn, hey now, but it’s nice to see the ladies get a radio control vehicle now and then. Huzzah. This Barbie Hot Pink car holds any Barbie doll- or any doll around the same size. The car requires quite a few batteries- two AAA for the remote and five AA for the car itself, so make sure you have some on hand. Prices vary, but most seem to be listing for about $50.  Check around before you buy.

egypt toys

Looking for something a little different? Maybe you are dreaming of a vacation far, far away? Playmobile has these cool History themed sets, such as 5386. No real name, but it’s basically Pharaoh’s Pyramid. Apologies, it’s not a great system, but at least it’s easy to look up. Don’t let that dissuade you from picking it up- this is one of the cooler toys I’ve seen this year. Way back in February at New York Toy Fair, I was digging on this one, and looking forward to it’s coming out. This pyramid has five chambers that hide jewels and treasures, as well as (0f course) a mummy in it’s tomb. It’s well guarded, and protected by all sorts of traps that let you get your inner archeologist on. You can remove the several of the pyramid’s walls to get even more entombed, I mean, entwined in your playing. This set has it all– revolving doors, skeletons, spiders, three figures, tomb, mummy, treasures, fire pots, hieroglyphics, and many other ancient Egyptian themed accessories.  $70 at http://www.playmobil.us

stikbot pets

Do your kids like to make their own home movies? If they have already played with Stikbots and loved them (as my son has), they will love Stickbot pets. If they haven’t, maybe now is the time to try it out. These toys are so inexpensive, hard to break, and give hours and hours of creative and imaginative play- they really are some of our favorite toys of all time. Easily a top 10 in my household. Stickbot is a YouTube sensation- there are roughly 200 million views and more coming every day. These toys let kids become stop-motion-animators themselves, and now Stikbots have pets to join in the fun! These easy to pose, stick in any position toys come with a free app (iOS and andriod) and an easy to follow along with hashtag #Stickbot that keeps fans connected to each other’s movies. Joining the Stikbot family is a bulldog, dog, cat, cow, horse, gorilla, panda, monkey, and bear. Each is available in several colors, for $5 each.

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Toys Your Kids Will Love

May 3, 2017 by 3 Comments

As we begin the countdown to summer recess, you might begin to wonder what the kids will do to while away the hours at home. When you aren’t exploring the great outdoors, here are some fun ideas for you.

Long road trip or flight ahead? If you are traveling with young kids, you might want to consider bringing along a tablet. We just tested out the HOT WHEELS™ 7” TABLET POWERED BY NABI. This tablet comes with several Hot Wheels screens, including one titled “Hot Wheels Labs” that lets children watch videos about the science of and forces propelling the resistance, friction, and gravity of the toys- in short, how they really work. Consider it branded science, LOL. So many kids are addicted to these little cars, I think it’s a fun way of learning something. In this theme, there is also a “Trackwars & Hacks” area with over 25 apps and games. The custom orange bumper keeps the tablet kid resistant to the bumps and falls it will likely take, and racing sound effects will thrill little gear-heads. Not interested in Hot Wheels? Barbie and American Girl versions are also available. You can get these for about $79 at Best Buy, Toys R Us, Kmart, Costco, or the nabi Shop.

Are the kids excited for the upcoming sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy? I know we are, and some of these toys are really fun. One of our current favorites is the new Dancing Groot Figure. If you recall, toward the end of the first volume, Groot sacrificed himself to save his friends, and Rocket replanted a small piece of Groot in the hopes that he would grow anew. And grow he did! Into a fun little dancing Baby Groot that made us all giggle through the credits. In this vein comes the new Dancing Groot toy. This 11.5″ electronic figure lights up and dances to clips of music from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. You can also play your own music for Groot to dance to, as it can detect external sounds. Requires 3 AA batteries, included. Available for $34.99 at most major retailers and at HasbroToyShop.com.

Can’t get enough space adventure? Maybe it’s sequels (and prequals?) you are crazy for. You and your children can act out your favorite scenes from Rouge One with the new Rouge One: A Star Wars Story Jedha Revolt 4 Pack. You can also create your own adventures or have the figures mix and mingle with other action figures you might have- the possibilities for little (or not so little) fans, of course, are endless. This pack comes with Jyn Erso, Saw Gerrera, Imerial Hovertank Pilot, and Edrio Two Tubes, as well as 5 additional accessories. Available for $24.99 at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com. Other figures available.

If your child is ready to come back to Earth, and has a more realistic playmate in mind, consider taking a look at Furreal Kami, My Poopin’ Kitty. Yes, you totally read that right. That’s the real name. The past few years, toys that poop have been a thing, and Kami is one of the latest. Why do kids think poop is funny? Ask their dads, they still do, too.  Furreal Kami is more then just her poop, however. She has many fun and funny moments, and behaves like a realistic kitty as well. You can feed her treats and even take her for a walk- much unlike most cats, but I guess they wanted to incorporate dog-like awesomeness as well. She also sits, and when you pull back on the leash, that is usually when she leaves her deposits. She even comes with her own clean up bag. Really. No litterpan? It’s a cat-dog hybrid, for sure. Available for $24.99 at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com, requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.

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Great Kid Products from Educational Insights

April 25, 2017 by 2 Comments

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest.

I’m sure that you all know and remember by now that my girls absolutely love doing craft projects and playing with things hands on. My girls were definitely big fans of these great products from Educational Insights.

About Educational Insights: 

Educational Insights are play enthusiasts. They aim to create experiences filled with sheer joy and uncontrollable laughter. They are champions of curiosity and those “eureka” moments of discovery. In addition to inspiring creativity, imagination, good sportsmanship, and out-of-the-box learning, their inventive line of kid-powered toys and engaging games are packed full of fun, designed to delight, and are certain to satisfy kids’ natural curiosity.

Their Playful Promise – We want to exceed your expectations. We work hard to ensure that our products are of the highest quality, and that kids feel happy, confident, and inspired after playing with them. If the product you’ve purchased is not giving your child and exceptional experience, then you can simply return it and you will get your money back. That’s it! No short return windows, no endless rationale needed – just ship the product back within a year of purchase and you’ll get your refund. 

About IllumiCraft Light-Up! Jewelry Organizer – 

Are your jewels in a jumble? Not for long with the light-up jewelry organizer! Kids cna engineer a circuit to light up their hanging organizer, and can personalize it with stickers and paint. Holds up to 20 pairs of earrings and 10 necklaces or bracelets.

They are learning!

  • Introduces basic circuitry and engineering
  • Develops problem – solving skills
  • Encourages a love of science and experimentation
  • Promotes artistic expression and creativity.

My Thoughts– I was a big fan of this awesome product. My oldest girls are 5 and 7, and the absolutely loved putting this awesome product together. They had fun picking out their own personalized design and really loved that they were truthfully the creators of their Jewelry Organizer.

About Playfoam Go! – 

Get ready for the squishable, squashable fun ….on the go! The Playfoam Go! portable carrying case includes 8 cool Playfoam colors, each kept neat and tidy in its own compartment. There’s even a ninth bonus compartment for mixing Playfoam colors!

They’re Learning – 

  • Encourages creative play
  • Helps develop fine motor skills
  • Provides tactile and sensory stimulation

My Thoughts – My girls LOVE this foam. I love that it is truthfully a no mess activity. There are weeks that I feel like we spend all of our time in the car traveling from activity to activity. I love that I can put the Playfoam in the car, and they can have an enjoyable playtime even if we aren’t at home.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing these great products from Educational Insights, or just looking around at all the other amazing products that they have to offer, head on over to their website.

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New Lego Dimension Sets – Perfect For Easter Baskets

April 14, 2017 by 1 Comment

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. For more, see “I Disclose”.

LEGO Dimensions brings the whole family together to build and play through memorable entertainment franchises, including popular characters and iconic locations from The LEGO Batman Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Gremlins, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Adventure Time and many, many more. On May 9, players will also be able to pick up new expansion packs featuring Sloth from The Goonies, Hermione from Harry Potter and Chase McCain from LEGO CITY Undercover.

The LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack is available now for $89.99 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Wii U and $79.99 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Select retailers may discount the packs lower as Easter approaches.

Lego Dimensions is the cool new way to bring your Lego’s to life using a portal and special Lego sets, where each level lets you play with any characters you own.  The newest Story Pack is Lego Batman the movie.  This set includes Bat Girl and Robin as well as the Bat Wing.  This story pack lets you play through the entire Lego Batman movie storyline. You can also play with/ use any characters from Lego Dimensions, like Gandoff from Lord of the Rings or Mr T from The A Team.

 

In addition to the new story pack, there are also two new Fun Packs.  One is Knight Rider and includes Kitt and Michael Knight.  This set unlocks the Knight Rider Adventure World as well as Battle Arena.  This set is great for nostalgia lovers or lovers of Lego Dimensions.  My 9 year old had no idea what Knight Rider was (I know, horrors) but was interested once he saw the set.  Dad is thoroughly excited to share some nostalgia with him.

The next fun pack is also from Lego Batman the movie, it is Excalibur Batman.  This set includes an armor clad Batman who is taller then the regular Batman- which was very important to my son for some super odd reason.  It also comes with his trusty bionic stallion.  This set is great fun when used with the Lego Batman Story pack.  The bionic horse being a house favorite “vehicle” as of now.

Lego Dimension packs are available everywhere toys are sold both online and at brick and mortar stores.

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