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.

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!

Pillow Pets Dream Lites Review

Most parents out there have probably heard of Dream Lites by now. The commercials are shown heavily on Nick Jr and other kids' channels.

My daughter told me all about it one day, but until I saw the commercial for myself, I wasn't sure what she was talking about. My Pillow Pets, the manufacturer, did a great job with the commercial. It really sells the product well.

I decided to purchase the Pillow Pets Plush Dream Lites NightLite Rainbow Unicorn for my daughter's birthday. She was SO surprised and her little face lit up. It was great! I felt like the best mom ever.

The moment of truth came when it was time to put in the batteries. The battery compartment is shut with a screw, which I really like, though it does take longer than the old style tab. Dream Lites take 3 AAA batteries, so be sure to have those on hand if you give one as a gift. We got the batteries in and turned it on.

It was afternoon and we had the curtains open, so it really wasn't that impressive. We went into the bathroom and shut the door. It looked great! You can set the Dream Lite to rotate between amber, green, and blue, or have it steady on one of those colors. I think the blue is my favorite. There are a bunch of stars, a crescent moon, and then the unicorn. Other Dream Lites have their respective picture that shows up on the ceiling.

We couldn't wait for bedtime to roll around. Fortunately, there were plenty of other new toys to play with before bed. At bedtime my daughter put the Dream Lites on her bed, turned it on, and I turned out the lights. Major OOOHS and AHHHS! My daughter has a string of light stars in her bedroom already that she uses as a night light. With that on the stars are fainter, but still visible. Obviously, it looks best with no other lights on.

I've read some reviews by other parents where they are upset that their child's room doesn't light up and glow as brightly as in the commercial. Well, I've never once gotten a Big Mac at my local McDonald's that looked like the one in the commercial. I really didn't expect it to look the same. It looks great though, and I am very happy with the purchase. Do I wish it was cheaper? Sure, I wish that about everything!

Toys From The Movie Brave

The new Disney/Pixar movie Brave has just come out in the theaters. I can't wait to see it! Due to childcare issues it probably won't be until next week. My little girl wants to see it, but I want to preview it first. It is rated PG for scary situations and rude humor. I imagine both things will make it even more appealing to some kids!

As usual, Disney has done a great job with its merchandise. I checked out all the available Disney Princess Merida and Brave toys at my local stores. There is a great selection available, but there are even more online. Disney Princess items are always a huge hit with girls. I know some of these toys will appeal to boys as well, especially the bear brothers. Personally, I love the transforming bear brothers set the most, but the mini doll play sets look great too. My 4 year old loves those mini dolls!

Check out this great list of toys on my main Brave page!

Archery For Beginners

Archery for beginners has become a hot topic. Thanks to the popularity of The Hunger Games movie, kids have become really interested in bows and arrow sets. For some it may be a passing interest, but it is likely that many kids will find a sport that they love. I took archery in high school and I absolutely loved it.

Another reason people are searching for bow and arrow for kids, is for costume purposes. Dressing up as Katniss promises to be popular this Halloween. Besides The Hunger Games, a new movie called Brave is coming out soon from Disney Pixar.

Brave the movie is an animated film from Pixar with a strong female heroine. Princess Merida is the bow wielding heroine that must go on a bold quest. There are Merida costumes available already, and some people will want bow and arrow sets to go along with costumes. They are a great accessory as long as it is age appropriate for the child. There are plenty of toy bow and arrow sets available too, like these!

Mike the Knight Toys

Mike the Knight has invaded my house. My 2 year old stands right in front of the television and yells "Miiiiike" whenever the show comes on.

If you have never heard of Mike the Knight, let me tell you a little bit about the show. It takes place in the land of Glendragon. The King is away on a quest or mission of some kind. At home in the castle is the Queen, her son Mike, and daughter Evie. Mike is trying to be a knight and Evie is training to be a magician.

Typically in the show there is some conflict and Mike tries to solve it in his own way, which is often quite selfish. His dragon friends try to steer him right, as does his sister Evie, but he usually has to come to the understanding himself. At that point he says, "It is time to be a knight, and do it right!". Then, he does everything the correct, or good way. For a complete synopsis of the show, check out the Mike the Knight site on NickJr.

As a parent it can get a little tedious, but no more than animal rescues or having to consult a map every time you want to find your own home. The important thing is that my kid loves it, it is free of violence, and there is a moral/lesson to each show. If you are going to let your toddler watch some television, it might as well be something that is positive.

Imagine how excited I was when I learned Mike the Knight toys will be out later this year (2012). I've tried to figure out exactly when that will be, but I haven't been able to get a date. The toys were released recently in the UK (one shown), so hopefully it will be soon. I am sure they will be out by Christmas, but I hope it doesn't take that long.

Click on Mike the Knight coloring pages to print out official coloring pages from NickJr. Besides that, there are also other printables, crafts, and games on that same website.

Updated November 2012

I finally found some toys available for purchase. Unfortunately they are in limited quantities. I hope they get more in as Christmas shopping is really just beginning. Check out was is offered below. I hope you find something for your little Mike the Knight fan!