Friday, October 26, 2012

Bubble Guppies Bath Toys

Are you looking for Bubble Guppies bath toys? You aren't the only one!

Unfortunately, there are a limited number of Bubble Guppies merchandise available right now. This is such a huge shame because it is such a popular and fun show.

If you aren't familiar with Bubble Guppies, it is a popular kids television show on Nick Jr. We love it here in my house. I would love to have Bubble Guppies bath toys available. I can't find a release date for them.

You can purchase Bubble Guppies episodes online, as well as coloring books, story books, and Bubble Guppies plush. The plush toys are really popular.

Check out more information on the Bubble Guppies show, as well as buy the toys, on my Bubble Guppies Toys Squidoo page.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Angry Birds Stuffed Animals

Angry birds stuffed animals would be a great gift for any Angry Birds fan. Angry Birds, the wildly popular game for mobile devices, has spawned a ton of merchandise, including bedsheets and t-shirts, but I think I like the plush animals the most.

These super soft Angry Birds stuffed animals make authentic sounds right from the game at the press of a button. The plush animals are approximately 5 inches and come in lots of the Angry Bird characters.

These would make a great stocking stuffer, white elephant gift, or gift exchange. Most kids and adults have heard of this game, so it is a good all around gift to get when you aren't sure what to buy.

Check out some of the Angry Birds plush below. These are officially licensed products and are safe for 12 months and up.




As you can see, the prices are affordable enough you can give several to Angry Birds fans that want to collect them.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

What Is Elf On The Shelf

Have you been asking yourself, "What is elf on the shelf?". If so, you are in the right spot.

Have your kids or grandkids ever asked you how Santa knows if they have been naughty or nice? The Elf on the Shelf is the answer.

The elf on the shelf box comes with an adorable Christmas elf and a storybook. The storybook tells how the elf watches over the children, then every night goes back to the North Pole to report to Santa on the kids. The elf comes back and ends up in a different place each morning. The kids can run around and look for the elf each morning.

Kids love this! It is a great family tradition. An extra fun part is that kids can register their elf online and get an adoption certificate along with a special letter from Santa.




In the interest of fairness and diversity, there are a couple of different Elf on the Shelf options. There is a blonde hair blue eyed girl or boy, and a black hair brown skinned boy or girl. The girl elves really don't look all that girly unless you buy the optional skirt. It is a bit pricey in my opinion, so I think making a skirt might be the best option if that is what you want.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

New Furby - Don't Get Them Wet

And don't feed them after midnight! Just a little new Furby humor. They do look a bit like gremlins.

If you missed the Furby craze the time around, don't worry, the new Furby is completely updated and tricked out with all the latest and greatest tech.

So what does a Furby do? Well, that depends how well you take care of it and what you teach it. Let me explain.

The Furbies owner is responsible for feeding, talking to, and playing with the furby. How it is handled and interacted with affects how it acts and helps shape its personality. That might sound familiar to parents! When kids first open their Furby it will speak Furbish (of course), but the more it is talked to the more English it will learn. The Furby will respond to anything in its environment, even the music and other background noise it "hears".

 If you want to go high tech, and you have an iPad, iPod touch, or iPhone with iOS 4.2 or later, you can also download a free app which helps you understand furbish. This can help you meet its needs better. Sounds weird and geeky, doesn't it? Love it!

Furbies or perhaps it is Furbys, come in a ton of different colors, so you are sure to find one to please your son or daughter (or yourself!). You should know that there are two waves of Furbies that came out in 2012. The standard first set included purple, pink, black, aqua, etc. The second wave came with cool topknots and more striking color schemes. I can't decide which ones I like better. Check out two examples below. The original 2012 Furby is on the left and the newer one on the right. I really like them both. It is hard to decide.



As I said before, there are LOTS of colors. Click either photo above or on the ad below and you can search for furby and the desired color. Price does vary by color, this is due to desirability, so keep that in mind!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Amazing Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle

Anyone with a son or daughter between the ages of  3 and 8 should consider buying the Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle from Fisher-Price.

Wondering what is special about the Eagle Talon Castle?

First of all, it is huge. It folds out to over 3 feet wide, but it can also be set up in smaller configurations. Second, there are lots of cool sound effects and different parts of the castle light up. The castle comes with plenty of play pieces to have a rich, satisfying experience, but more accessories are available for purchase. Many of the accessories cause the castle to interact with different vocalizations. It is very cool!

What comes with the castle?

In the box is the castle itself which includes three figure turn discs, two working catapults, one Turn Tech cannon (two projectiles included), three castle figures wearing helmets, shields, and swords, eight discs for the catapults, a treasure chest, two ladders for scaling the walls, and four flags.

While the Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle is the boy's answer to any dollhouse starting with the word "Ultimate" or "Dream", I think girls would love playing with the castle too. I know I would have! This castle would be perfect if you have a son or daughter in the 3-8 age group. Wherever there are knights, castles, and dragons, there are fair princesses!

Click the photo below to read more about the Eagle Talon Castle and check out the additional pictures! This is a hot toy for 2012!