tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156742952024-03-13T16:13:08.210-04:00theToyGuytheToyGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10233085462769645275noreply@blogger.comBlogger584125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-75286079567893134562010-03-19T13:52:00.000-04:002010-03-19T13:52:00.011-04:00Time To Play!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/S6O5kVc5-7I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ZETwWcMOa7Q/s1600-h/Screen+shot+2010-03-19+at+1.48.12+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/S6O5kVc5-7I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ZETwWcMOa7Q/s400/Screen+shot+2010-03-19+at+1.48.12+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
For a little over a year now, we have been working hard on our new site, <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/">TimetoPlayMag.com</a>. We've also launched a new blog called <a href="http://timetoplaymag.com/playforum">The Play Forum</a>, and hope you join us there as we cease posting here on theToyGuy.blogspot.com. <br />
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At <a href="http://timetoplaymag.com/playforum">The Play Forum</a>, you will find all the great toy, video game and fun content that you have come to expect here but way more of it! <br />
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So please join us at <a href="http://timetoplaymag.com/playforum">The Play Forum</a>!Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-41663219371559449122010-02-02T10:58:00.002-05:002010-02-02T10:59:23.794-05:00Fun In The Sun at AtlantisShannon Eis and The Toy Guy race down one of the eight water slides at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas. Check it out to see who wins!<br />
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The traditional January drought of new games continues but things are looking up for February with a bevy of new games slated for release. Until then, I'm continuing to catch up with all the games from 2009 that I didn't get to spend enough time with and keeping an eye out for the occasional new game in the rough. Following is just such a game.<br />
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</div><b>Fast Food Panic</b> (<i>Wii. rated Everyone</i>)<br />
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Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game. <br />
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Keeping a top-quality restaurant takes a lot of work, and your waitress will need help-keep the place clean, make deliveries, ring up customers, and more. <br />
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Also features three difficulty levels, over 10 additional cooking mini-games, and Free Mode to replay completed levels and try for the top score. Unlock fun cooking mini-games to further hone your skills Three levels of difficulty for beginners and master chefs alikeJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-10876128736871948452010-01-19T11:35:00.004-05:002010-01-19T11:37:07.594-05:00New Time To Play Video: MinotaurusOur buddy, Jim Silver, has a new video over at TimetoPlayMag.com that tells you all about Lego's new game, Minotaurus. <br />
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Watch the video here.<br />
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For more videos like the one above, please visit <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/video/index.php">the Video Center</a> at <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/">www.TimetoPlayMag.com</a>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-74628350271362118132010-01-11T11:55:00.003-05:002010-01-11T11:58:45.581-05:00This Week's New Video Gamesby Jeff McKinney (<a href="http://twitter.com/JeffMMcKinney">follow me on Twitter</a>)<br />
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Now that the holidays are over, the gaming industry takes a little breather and only releases a handful of new games each week. That's ok because it gives us a chance to spend some quality game time with the games we received for the holidays or never got around to finishing last year. This doesn't mean that there aren't any new games worth checking out. In fact, this week brings the release of a game that I have been very excited about since I first got a demo of it last year. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/S0tX3rhP6xI/AAAAAAAAADE/Zt5x5ze-PVA/s1600-h/51jI7y5ZSjL._AA280_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/S0tX3rhP6xI/AAAAAAAAADE/Zt5x5ze-PVA/s200/51jI7y5ZSjL._AA280_.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><b>Vancouver 2010: The Official Videogame of the Winter Olympic Games</b> (Mac, PC, PS3, Xbox360. Rated Everyone)<br />
Get ready for the Winter Olympics by participating in some of the most popular winter sport events without leaving the warmth of your home. Sega's Vancouver 2010 features 14 events, including giant slalom, snowboard cross, downhill and bobsleigh.<br />
Look for Vancouver 2010 in stores and Online January 12, 2010Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-80240889283617286572010-01-05T10:08:00.000-05:002010-01-05T10:08:34.525-05:00Don't Go Down Shore Without a Lifeguard<strong>By Christopher Byrne</strong> (<a href="http://twitter.com/thetoyguy" target="_blank">Follow me on twitter</a>)<br />
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If you’ve got teens, or even pre-teens in the house, it’s hard not to ignore the reality show “Jersey Shore” now on MTV. <a href="http://www.kathygriffin.net/" target="_blank">Kathy Griffin</a> mentioned it on CNN New Year’s Eve with <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/cooper.anderson.html" target="_blank">Anderson Cooper</a>, who claimed to know nothing about the show. Though typically late to the party, the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/arts/television/04shore.html?scp=1&sq=jersey%20shore&st=cse" target="_blank">New York Times</a> has become aware of the show’s popularity and its potential impact on the culture.<br />
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I became aware of the show when a group of 12-year-old girls were talking about it at an extended family gathering in early December. I was a little taken aback about the language and lifestyle they were discussing, so of course I tuned in.<br />
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Yes, these characters are laughable, cartoons of reality. Like so much of the TV of this genre, we know that it is provoked and edited to be as sensational as possible. We’re supposed to loathe these people and look down on them, and the producers have no qualms about showing these young people in the worst possible light—trumpeting ignorance, narcissism and sexuality in about as degrading a way as possible. And it sells, or it wouldn’t be on.<br />
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Now I’m no prude, and I believe in freedom of the media. If MTV wants to put that on the air, then by all means they have a right to do so. We can’t stop them, and I wouldn’t want to.<br />
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However, it does point out one of the relatively recent challenges of parenting and raising kids in the rapidly evolving media marketplace—playing gatekeeper on a daily or even hourly basis. Because kids have so many different channels to watch, online destinations to surf and access 24/7, it can be a full time job just to monitor what kids are watching. Yet it’s an important one. As parents and caregivers, we can’t control what’s on TV, but we can control the context in which the kids in our lives perceive the material.<br />
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Limiting screen time is good. Parental controls on computers are good. Keeping TVs and computers in public areas of the home is good. But at the end of the day, simply banning or preventing potentially objectionable material will only work for so long. Shows and web sites you might ban will inevitably be part of the conversation in your kids’ peer groups. And don’t make the mistake one parent did, thinking that in forbidding her 12-year-old to watch “Gossip Girl,” she was being protected. This young lady knew every plot and designer name. She got if from her friends and saw it at their houses. She simply didn’t tell her mom.<br />
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While a steady diet of “Jersey Shore” or most reality shows could make you worry for the future of the human race if it doesn’t bore you to death with its sameness and predictability first, the best idea is not to ban it but discuss it. Watch it with your kids, if they’ll let you, or record it and watch it later. It can be a great teaching tool. It’s not just that you can let your kids know how ridiculous it is for someone to give themselves a nickname like “The Situation” or talk about themselves in the third person; it’s that you can listen to your kids and get their responses to this. In fact, listening, particularly with Tweens and young teens is a good habit to get into. This is one time when teaching can go both ways.<br />
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You may discover, as I did with my 12-year-old friends, that they think the kids of “Jersey Shore” are worse than I did. While adults look back and are saying, “How could anyone be like that?” Young people tend to look forward, and say, “I would never want to be like that.” It actually kind of scared them.<br />
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Good.<br />
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To read more blog posts and articles like this, please visit our sister site, <a href="http://timetoplaymag.com/playforum/">ThePlayForum.com</a>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-4064535885302743012010-01-04T11:15:00.002-05:002010-01-04T11:17:15.630-05:00Happy New Year!!We are slowly getting back into the groove after a wonderful holiday break. We hope you had the happiest and safest of holidays and we all look forward to another fun year of toys, games and good times!Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-24047839476538862732009-12-23T10:25:00.000-05:002009-12-23T10:25:00.724-05:00Holiday ScheduleEveryone at theToyGuy.com and TimetoPlayMag.com will be heading home over the next few days to visit family, friends and celebrate the holidays. Posting here on the blog and our websites will be a little light but we will check in with the occasional update. <div><br /></div><div>Happy Holidays from all of us here at theToyGuy.com and TimetoPlayMag.com and thank you for joining us in 2009. We look forward to a great 2010!</div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-25163355169001910902009-12-22T10:23:00.000-05:002009-12-22T10:25:01.118-05:00The Toy Guy on Tour<embed src="http://video.anbmedia.com/player/player.swf" height="216" width="382" bgcolor="0x000000" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="backcolor=0x000000&date=0&frontcolor=0xffffff&dock=true&lightcolor=0x528e&link=0&provider=video&singleItem=%5Bobject%20PlaylistItem%5D&streamer=0&controlbar=over&author=Time%20to%20Play&type=video&playerready=0&pluginIds=viral&mediaid=0&image=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.anbmedia.com%2Fvideo%2F2009%2F11%2Ftoyguy_viral.jpg&bufferlength=5&tags=0&description=0&duration=244.61&file=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.anbmedia.com%2F2009%2F11%2Ftoyguy_viral.flv&autostart=true&title=0&skin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.longtailvideo.com%2Fjw%2Fupload%2Foverlay.swf&displaytitle=true&plugins=viral-2d"></embed>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-18790707871716342792009-12-21T09:56:00.000-05:002009-12-22T10:05:30.048-05:00This Week's New Video Games<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SzDf6bzUSKI/AAAAAAAAAC8/GAbSpiYFbqY/s1600-h/51d5vgD%2BhRL._AA280_.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SzDf6bzUSKI/AAAAAAAAAC8/GAbSpiYFbqY/s320/51d5vgD%2BhRL._AA280_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418076546715109538" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's just a few days until Christmas so you won't see too many new games in the stores this week. Of the handful arriving, one worth mentioning is <b>Guitar Hero: Van Halen</b> (PS2, PS3, Xbox360, Wii. Rated Teen), </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In Guitar Hero: Van Halen, you can live out the experience of performing as one of the biggest rock bands of all time. See if you have what it takes to keep up with Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar playing or David Lee Roth's unique performance style as you savor all the hot licks and scissor kicks that have helped this band achieve legendary status.</span></span>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-30469662065726822432009-12-15T10:38:00.009-05:002009-12-15T11:41:52.936-05:00The Toy Guy on Live With Regis & KellyChris Byrne, The Toy Guy, was on Live With Regis & Kelly this morning, sharing some great toys that all cost $20 or less. You can check out the list below (in order of appearance) and all the toys should still be available in stores and online.<br /><br />HOST CHAT- The item Kelly and Anderson were playing with:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye1YNx-owI/AAAAAAAAAA8/8QqfonvC5Y0/s1600-h/Cadaco+Boom+Ball+Sling+Shot.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye1YNx-owI/AAAAAAAAAA8/8QqfonvC5Y0/s200/Cadaco+Boom+Ball+Sling+Shot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415496504557085442" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cadaco Boom Ball Sling Shot</span><br />12.99<br />6 and up<br />Cadaco<br /><br /><br />FIRST SEGMENT:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye1nqFANWI/AAAAAAAAABE/NezP29XSAkA/s1600-h/Chatter_Phone.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 113px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye1nqFANWI/AAAAAAAAABE/NezP29XSAkA/s200/Chatter_Phone.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415496769851110754" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fisher Price Chatter Phone</span><br />12.99<br />12 months and up<br />Basic Fun<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2S13R_4I/AAAAAAAAABU/VHm8QPvSM5o/s1600-h/Mr.+Potato+Head.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2S13R_4I/AAAAAAAAABU/VHm8QPvSM5o/s200/Mr.+Potato+Head.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415497511749156738" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Classic Mr. Potato Head</span><br />9.99<br />2 and up<br />Playskool<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye79RKoAGI/AAAAAAAAAC0/s70vCFmwMvI/s1600-h/Princess_Frog_Kissing.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye79RKoAGI/AAAAAAAAAC0/s70vCFmwMvI/s200/Princess_Frog_Kissing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415503738190692450" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Princess and the Frog Kissing Frog Dolls</span><br />19.99<br />3 and up<br />Disney Store<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2TDWy5fI/AAAAAAAAABc/ag9RlVizeNI/s1600-h/FurReal_Friends_Newborn.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2TDWy5fI/AAAAAAAAABc/ag9RlVizeNI/s200/FurReal_Friends_Newborn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415497515370997234" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">FurReal Friends Newborns</span><br />14.99<br />4 and up<br />Hasbro<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2vI2gOTI/AAAAAAAAAB0/i11xqcIaEJw/s1600-h/Giant_+Pipe_Cleaner_Party.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2vI2gOTI/AAAAAAAAAB0/i11xqcIaEJw/s200/Giant_+Pipe_Cleaner_Party.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415497997882505522" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Giant Pipe Cleaner Party</span><br />16.99<br />4 and up<br />Alex Toys<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2vG6x4nI/AAAAAAAAABs/sugawmzk2-8/s1600-h/Glodoodle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2vG6x4nI/AAAAAAAAABs/sugawmzk2-8/s200/Glodoodle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415497997363569266" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GloDoodle</span><br />19.99<br />4 and up<br />Spin Master<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2ul2qXnI/AAAAAAAAABk/_DPSqFWHQqg/s1600-h/etch-a-sketch-freestyle.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 86px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye2ul2qXnI/AAAAAAAAABk/_DPSqFWHQqg/s200/etch-a-sketch-freestyle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415497988487929458" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Etch-A-Sketch Freestyle</span><br />14.99<br />3 and up<br />Ohio Art<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3DqFKyNI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Cb4-vE54IT0/s1600-h/Connect+4X4.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3DqFKyNI/AAAAAAAAAB8/Cb4-vE54IT0/s200/Connect+4X4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498350399768786" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Connect 4X4</span><br />19.99<br />8 and up<br />Hasbro<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3D37gQ_I/AAAAAAAAACE/XabPSoXDfKQ/s1600-h/SplashyTheWhale.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3D37gQ_I/AAAAAAAAACE/XabPSoXDfKQ/s200/SplashyTheWhale.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498354117329906" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Splashy The Whale</span><br />19.99<br />5 and up<br />Pressman Toys<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SECOND SEGMENT</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3arakgyI/AAAAAAAAACM/V34XIdW9Kzk/s1600-h/gx_racers_super_jump.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3arakgyI/AAAAAAAAACM/V34XIdW9Kzk/s200/gx_racers_super_jump.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498745894961954" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GX Racers Super Jump</span><br />19.99<br />6 and up<br />Jakks Pacific<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3bHBYvhI/AAAAAAAAACc/MDiS0OxElcQ/s1600-h/tracksters.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3bHBYvhI/AAAAAAAAACc/MDiS0OxElcQ/s200/tracksters.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498753305525778" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tracksters</span><br />14.99<br />6 and up<br />10 Vox Entertainment<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3a56uGTI/AAAAAAAAACU/cYOd1o-OV0g/s1600-h/BattleStrikers_StarterPack.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye3a56uGTI/AAAAAAAAACU/cYOd1o-OV0g/s200/BattleStrikers_StarterPack.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415498749787904306" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Battle Strikers</span><br />14.99<br />6 and up<br />Mega Brands<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dolls</span><br />11.99- 19.99<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye4_6jdFZI/AAAAAAAAACk/7HlgcEBvkXQ/s1600-h/EA+Sports+Sweet+Spot+Baseball.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 79px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye4_6jdFZI/AAAAAAAAACk/7HlgcEBvkXQ/s200/EA+Sports+Sweet+Spot+Baseball.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415500485125543314" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">EA Sports Sweet Spot Baseball</span><br />14.99<br />5 and up<br />Toy Island<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Maui Holiday Balls</span><br />7.99-9.99<br />6 and up<br />Maui Toys<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye5ACX9y8I/AAAAAAAAACs/YZ3M38QMbkM/s1600-h/Nerf_N-Force_Marauder.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sye5ACX9y8I/AAAAAAAAACs/YZ3M38QMbkM/s200/Nerf_N-Force_Marauder.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415500487224839106" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Nerf N-Force Marauder Long Swords</span><br />17.99<br />8 and up<br />HasbroJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-51651882358691832009-12-11T11:38:00.002-05:002009-12-11T11:45:45.848-05:00Want To Win A Zhu-Zhu Pet?Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, is giving away his very own Zhu-Zhu Pet today on MomTV. Tune into Time To Play With Jim & Chris on MomTV at 1pm (EST) and join the chat for your chance to win Chris' Zhu-Zhu Pet and more!<br /><br />To watch MomTV, just <a href="http://www.momtv.com/TimetoPlay.html">click here</a> or visit Momtv.com/TimetoPlay.htmlJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-16581822882670054472009-12-10T11:01:00.003-05:002009-12-10T11:08:30.238-05:00The Toy Guy on MamaCheaps.com!Chris Byrne, the Toy Guy, wrote a guest blog post on <a href="http://www.mamacheaps.com/2009/12/only-got-sawbuck-go-shopping-great-gift.html">MamaCheaps.com</a>, "a little something for everyone".<br /><br />Here's an excerpt from Chris's post, titled "<a href="http://www.mamacheaps.com/2009/12/only-got-sawbuck-go-shopping-great-gift.html">Only Got A Sawbuck? Go Shopping! Great Gift Ideas For $10 and Under</a>":<br /><br /><blockquote>"Okay, the $10 bill probably hasn’t been called a “sawbuck” for a long time, but that’s what my grandfather always used to call them when he’d slip me one. Seemed like a fortune at the time.<br /><br />When it comes to buying toys, $10 still goes a long way. In fact, the average toy in the U.S. is only about $10 still. When you factor in all the $0.99 Hot Wheels Cars, boxes of crayons and more, you’ll see that ten bucks can go a long way."</blockquote> You can read the entire post with a list of some great toys for $10 and less by visiting <a href="http://www.mamacheaps.com/">MamaCheaps.com</a> or <a href="http://www.mamacheaps.com/2009/12/only-got-sawbuck-go-shopping-great-gift.html">by clicking here</a>!Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-24850260277390861262009-12-03T11:24:00.005-05:002009-12-03T12:36:05.991-05:00The People's Play Awards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sxf2tZsJsgI/AAAAAAAAAA0/06G6t7nfObM/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sxf2tZsJsgI/AAAAAAAAAA0/06G6t7nfObM/s320/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411064737159557634" /><br /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p style="text-align: left;line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If American families were given the chance to create their own ’Wish List’ of toys and games for the holiday season, which playthings would make the cut? TimetoPlayMag.com answers that question by revealing the winners of the 2009 People’s Play Awards! Following is the list of toys and games that made ’America's Wish List’ for the 2009 holiday season.</span></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The People's Play Awards gave the public a forum to select the toys and games they are hoping to receive this holiday season. Nominees in the fourteen categories were carefully reviewed and selected by the Time to Play editorial team headed by Jim Silver, editor in chief, and Chris Byrne, content director aka The Toy Guy®. Visitors to the website were encouraged to vote throughout October and November of this year.</span></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And the winners are!</span></span></b></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Activity Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1397" title="Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Factory" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Factory - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1397" title="Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewelry Factory" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jakks Pacific</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Boy's Action: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1643" title="Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1643" title="Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spinmaster</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cars, Trucks, Trains: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1475" title="Hot Wheels Super Jump Raceway" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hot Wheels Super Jump Raceway - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1475" title="Hot Wheels Super Jump Raceway" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mattel</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Construction Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1552" title="LEGO Star Wars" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">LEGO Star Wars - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1552" title="LEGO Star Wars" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">LEGO</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dolls: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1474" title="Barbie Fashionistas" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Barbie Fashionistas - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1474" title="Barbie Fashionistas" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mattel</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Educational Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1355" title="Tag Junior" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tag Junior - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1355" title="Tag Junior" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">LeapFrog</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Electronics: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1649" title="Disney Netpal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Disney Netpal - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1649" title="Disney Netpal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Disney and ASUS</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Games: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1479" title="Mindflex" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mindflex - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1479" title="Mindflex" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mattel</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Girl's Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1619" title="Zhu Zhu Pets" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Zhu Zhu Pets - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1619" title="Zhu Zhu Pets" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cepia</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preschool/Infant Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1655" title="Manny's Repair Shop" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Manny's Repair Shop - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1655" title="Manny's Repair Shop" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fisher-Price</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Radio Control: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1557" title="Air Hogs Laser Zero Gravity" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Air Hogs Laser Zero Gravity - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1557" title="Air Hogs Laser Zero Gravity" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spin Master</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sports/Active Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1431" title="Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1431" title="Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hasbro</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tech Toys: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1373" title="EyeClops Night Vision Goggles" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">EyeClops Night Vision Goggles - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1373" title="EyeClops Night Vision Goggles" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jakks Pacific</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Video Games: </span></span><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1639" title="Wii Sports Resort" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wii Sports Resort - </span></span></a><em><a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/toys/view.php?product_id=1639" title="Wii Sports Resort" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Nintendo</span></span></a></em></span></p><p style="font-family: 'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="font-family: 'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">To see the list with pictures as well as all the nominees, please visit <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/peoplesplayawards/">the official People's Play Awards page</a> at <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/peoplesplayawards/">TimetoPlayMag.com/PeoplesPlayAwards</a>.</span></p><p style="font-family: 'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: 'Myriad Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i><br /></i></span></p></span><br /></div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-71040893198660476342009-12-03T10:22:00.004-05:002009-12-03T10:49:48.603-05:00The Toy Guy on Seattle Mom On The GoChris Byrne, the Toy Guy, wrote a guest blog post on <a href="http://www.seattlemommy.com/">Seattle Mom On The Go</a>, a blog about being a "green" mom in Seattle.<br /><br />Here's an excerpt from Chris's post, titled "<a href="http://www.seattlemommy.com/apps/blog/show/2249000-green-toys-for-eco-conscious-families">Green Toys For Eco-Conscious Families</a>"<br /><blockquote>"Green is one of the traditional Christmas colors, but“green” in the eco-sense is not something always instantly associated with the holiday. Parents and gift givers who have committed themselves to living green often approach the holiday with frustration. From plastic to packaging, they look at the amount of stuff that comes along with the holidays, and shudder."</blockquote><br />You can read the entire post with some great "green" toy suggestions at Seattle Mom On The Go <a href="http://www.seattlemommy.com/apps/blog/show/2249000-green-toys-for-eco-conscious-families">by clicking here</a>. <div><br /></div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-22993030683308198972009-12-02T09:59:00.003-05:002009-12-02T10:14:01.699-05:00Review: Tracksters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxaEDpN8sLI/AAAAAAAAAAs/as0x5p0U2MM/s1600-h/tracksters.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxaEDpN8sLI/AAAAAAAAAAs/as0x5p0U2MM/s320/tracksters.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410657200471060658" /></a><b>Manufacturer:</b> 10 Vox Entertainment<br /><br /><b>Brand:</b> Tracksters<br /><br /><b>Age Recommendation:</b> 6 and up<br /><br /><b>MSRP: </b>$14.99<br /><br /><b>Intro Year:</b> 2009<br /><br />No question, web-enhanced toys are major players in the toy box. And while they're not, strictly speaking, new, these toys are becoming more sophisticated - and delivering better play - with each passing year.<br /><br />That's one of the reasons we're so excited about Tracksters. In the package you get a very high quality 1:46 scale die-cast metal car. They have a substantial weight and well-deigned fast axles that make them superior for play and collecting.<br /><br />But that's just the beginning. Each car also comes with a unique code that allows players to unlock the world of Tracksters.com. There, players can customize the online versions of their cars and race them.<br /><br />The web site is truly remarkable. Excellent graphics, fast loading, exciting tracks and hours of interactive play, in a completely safe environment for kids. (COPA compliant) At the same time, they can race other cars through the online connection in a variety of environments.<br /><br />There are also Track Packs that can be purchased separately. Each includes 7 cards that can add special features to the cars to improve performance or open up other parts of the world.<br /><br />There are many things that are truly positive about this. First, kids are engaging in two complementary but distinct modes of play. There's the collection and play with die-cast cars that kids will really enjoy. That's classic play that no amount of technology is ever going to displace.<br /><br />The online component is rich and engaging with many features that are designed for the kids (and older guys) who love cars and racing. The graphics are superior for this kind of play, and it truly reflects the investment of the developers.<br /><br />More importantly, the universe of Tracksters is growing all the time, and nobody had done a better site for vehicle play that encompasses such diverse activities.<br /><br />There are a couple of things to be aware of. You can buy a die-cast car for about a buck, and nearly every boy has a bucket of them. However, these cars (made for the Tracksters folks by Jada) are really high quality. Also, you're unlocking the entire world of the web, and when you compare the richness of the gameplay to any basic video game (PS 1 and handhelds, for example), you'll be impressed by the quality.<br /><br />Secondly, though this site does work with Macs, you have to boot your Mac in Windows mode. It's a little clumsy the first time, but not terribly difficult. We got the best performance using it in a PC. The better your graphics card, the better you'll see all the action, too.<br /><br />This company has been flying a little bit under the radar, but we're predicting that you're going to be hearing a lot about them in very short order, especially if you've got kids who love this kind of thing... or you do.<div><br /></div><div>For more great toy and game reviews, <a href="http://www.timetoplaymag.com/">please visit us at TimeToPlaymag.com</a>.</div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-34371772306215017912009-11-30T10:50:00.003-05:002009-11-30T11:07:35.131-05:00Review: Elmo Tickle Hands<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxPtg4kP8qI/AAAAAAAAAAk/7tICMpARQRo/s1600/fisherprice_elmo_tickle_hands.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxPtg4kP8qI/AAAAAAAAAAk/7tICMpARQRo/s320/fisherprice_elmo_tickle_hands.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409928726598120098" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="13px" style=" line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Manufacturer: </span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fisher-Price</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Brand: </strong>Sesame Street</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Age Recommendation: </strong>2 and up</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>MSRP: </strong>$29.99</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Intro Year: </strong>2009</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; font-size:12px;"></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; ">Put Elmo's Tickle Power in your childs hands with Elmo Tickle Hands from Fisher-Price!</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; ">These big, furry, red Elmo hands (featuring Elmo's friendly face on one side) allow your kids to tickle and dance just like Elmo does! The Tickle Hand gloves easily slide on to little hands and when Elmo's nose is pressed, the fun begins! When your child touches a surface to tickle, the Tickle Hands start to vibrate and move allowing your child to feel like he can tickle just like Elmo! But thats not all! Touch Elmo's nose again and its time to dance! Elmo will give instructions on how to do his brand new dance called, "The Tickle Hand Groove!" This new dance encourages kids to get moving and grooving!</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; ">The hands also come with an instructional DVD that teaches kids how to do the new dance step by step! The DVD features Elmo and his mystery friend! Your child will be tickling, wiggling and giggling in no time at all!</p></span><p></p>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-36261205605740868692009-11-30T09:39:00.001-05:002009-12-02T12:00:13.596-05:00This Week's New Video Games<span style="font-weight:bold;"><div>compiled by Jeff McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffmmckinney">follow me on Twitter</a>)</div><div><br /></div>Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel</span> (<span style="font-style:italic;">Nintendo DS, Wii. rated Everyone</span>)<br />In Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, players can play as Alvin and The Chipmunks (Alvin, Simon, Theodore) or The Chipettes (Brittany, Jeanette, Eleanor). Musical sparks ignite as they jet around the world, rock the house in 25 concert locations on Wii and 11 in the Nintendo DS version, and perform together in the ultimate concert finale. Featuring songs from the Grammy and American Music Award-winning Alvin and The Chipmunks library, the game lets players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Nintendo DS stylus to keep the rhythm in the main game and in three mini-games.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxPpkjRKmMI/AAAAAAAAAAc/-THtLyxImxE/s1600/avatar.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SxPpkjRKmMI/AAAAAAAAAAc/-THtLyxImxE/s320/avatar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409924391553898690" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Avatar: The Game </span>(<span style="font-style:italic;">All game systems. rated Teen</span>)<br />Step into a dazzling world from the imagination of James Cameron and take your stand in the battle to determine the fate of a civilization. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game allows you to step inside the world of the feature film and go deep into the heart of Pandora and its people. Choose to fight for either RDA or the Na'vi, arming yourself with any of dozens of customizable weapons and a variety of clan-specific skills. Acquire new skills as you advance through the game, giving your all in the epic battle for a planet and a people.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Space Station Tycoon </span>(<span style="font-style:italic;">Nintendo Wii. rated Everyone 10+</span>)<br />Follow the adventures of Shawn and Tam on an intergalactic journey through Pirate infested space, meteor fields, supernovas, and countless dangers as they seek out fame and fortune in the high-stakes world of Space Station management Station Tycoon is a fast paced, simulation game focusing on character interaction and humor, light puzzle solving, and customization in a free form, non-linear world.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-55627651913408519782009-11-25T09:22:00.002-05:002009-11-25T09:25:32.511-05:00Review: Trio Building Set with Storage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sw0-PkXJBLI/AAAAAAAAAAU/v6D-A9ojG8E/s1600/fisherprice_triobuildingsetwithstorage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/Sw0-PkXJBLI/AAAAAAAAAAU/v6D-A9ojG8E/s320/fisherprice_triobuildingsetwithstorage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408047164721530034" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Manufacturer: </span>Fisher-Price<br /><br /><b>Brand:</b> Trio<br /><br /><b>Age Recommendation: </b>3 and up<br /><br /><b>MSRP: </b>$29.99<br /><br /><b>Intro Year: </b>2009<div><br /><br />Fisher-Price's Trio building system is specially designed to make building easier for even the smallest of hands. Three "grow with me" building levels make building a snap. Kids can feel and hear the click when they've connected the building pieces and the pieces will stay together throughout play, only coming apart when kids are ready to take them apart. Each set can be built and rebuilt in a variety of ways, letting kids build whatever they can imagine! And the pieces from the different sets can be mixed and matched for even more imaginative building.<br /><br />The Trio Building Set with Storage comes with bricks, sticks, and panels that click and hold together for big building play. The set comes in bright colors and includes custom parts such as figures, wheels and chassis, and a durable tub for convenient storage and portability. The storage bin lid also doubles as a building base! Kids can build suggested designs or use their imaginations to create something all their own! This 100-piece set is a great way to get kids started with the Trio building system.</div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-14755345819005749252009-11-24T11:12:00.003-05:002009-11-24T11:15:55.631-05:00Review: Shred Sled<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SwwGXHIIh5I/AAAAAAAAAAM/IDXI0pe8zxc/s1600/shredsled_shredsledcasterboard_red.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEW6PCJ3nJE/SwwGXHIIh5I/AAAAAAAAAAM/IDXI0pe8zxc/s320/shredsled_shredsledcasterboard_red.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407704246685042578" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Manufacturer: </strong>Shred Sled</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Brand: </strong>Shred Sled</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Age Recommendation: </strong>8 and up</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>MSRP: </strong>$119.99</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><strong>Intro Year: </strong>2009</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 0px; ">Are you ready to SHRED!? Start shredding in no time with the Shred Sled, the next generation caster board. The first 4-wheel, dual-deck inline caster board, the Shred Sled makes it smoother and easier to start carving up the streets. How it works: Shred Sled's two boards and flexible connector allow both boards to rotate around the vertical and horizontal axes so it's easy to maneuver the board. The best part is you don't even have to push off! For better control and traction, each deck has a grip surface to maximize traction and stability while the concave decks make for better foot control. The 4 x 80mm polyurethane wheels and ABEC-5 bearings are smoother and stronger than standard hardware and unlike other boards, rarely need to be replaced. Riding the Shred Sled feels like a combination of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing and it's much easier to control than older 2-wheel generation boards. Great for strengthening the legs and waist muscles, Shred Sled encourages kids to get off the couch and get active outdoors. Available in black, blue or red. Weight: 8.7 lbs; Dimensions: 9.055"W x 32.87"L x 4.72". Be sure to wear a helmet and safety gear when using the Shred Sled.</p></span>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14204342285663375308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-87511939408603767272009-11-23T09:40:00.000-05:002009-11-24T09:43:34.588-05:00Toys R Us Holiday ExpressHere is the ad for the new Toys 'R' Us Holiday Express. Has anyone seen this in their mall yet?<br />
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</div><strong>Manufacturer:</strong> Jakks Pacific<br />
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<strong>Brand:</strong> EyeClops<br />
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<strong>Age Recommendation:</strong> 8 and up<br />
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<strong>MSRP:</strong> $59.99<br />
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<strong>Intro Year:</strong> 2009<br />
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For fans of the original EyeClops Night Vision Goggles, get ready for an improved, action-styled handheld design and the power to see with both eyes! Go into stealth mode as you sneak around in the dark, but still have the ability to see where you're going! The new handheld Night Vision Goggles allows visibility up to 50 feet in completely dark environments. Covert operations, nocturnal maneuvers-with EyeClops Night Vision Goggles, kids rule the night! <br />
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Thanks to advances in technology, Jakks has been able to redesign one of the coolest toys of 2008 into this new format that delivers all the play value, but costs $20 less. If you waited to buy this product last year, you're in luck. This is still one of the most fun items we've found for after-dark play.<br />
Naturally, you'll want to set ground rules with your kids for how they use these and when and where they play.<br />
<strong></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-57658688543905757832009-11-18T13:02:00.000-05:002009-11-19T13:04:34.443-05:00Review: Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwWIjE74SfI/AAAAAAAAAIk/mVur78U1qOo/s1600/vtech_rideandlearngiraffebike.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwWIjE74SfI/AAAAAAAAAIk/mVur78U1qOo/s200/vtech_rideandlearngiraffebike.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405877063929842162" /></a><p><strong>Manufacturer: </strong>VTech</p> <p><strong>Brand: </strong>Jungle Gym</p> <p><strong>Age Recommendation: </strong>1.5 and up</p> <p><strong>MSRP: </strong>$49.99</p> <p><strong>Intro Year: </strong>2009</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p>Refresh the jungle of toys in your child's playroom with VTECH's Jungle Gym line. Products in this line are a smart way to give rambunctious toddlers active play because they provide an engaging experience with colorful animals and interactive features sure to tame any wild child. Inspired by mom's own exercise equipment, kids can get moving with these active toys small enough for their growing bodies. </p><p>Young learners can pedal their way to smart play with the Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike. Kids can ride the stationary bike through a safari of letters, objects, numbers, animals, and melodies. The more kids pedal and bounce, the more they learn! The bike features five rewarding modes of active play including racing, ABCs, numbers, music, and animals. Children can learn letters and word association by cycling on the giraffe's pedals and watching the built-in LCD screen as they chase their favorite animal friends. The adjustable grow-with-me bouncy seat adapts to three different positions with a wide, stable base for lots of riding fun. This is a great way for kids to learn, have fun, and get active!</p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-28822607079662743692009-11-17T09:30:00.000-05:002009-11-19T12:59:36.884-05:00Review: Super WHY! Touch and Learn Super Duper Computer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwWHPYX-5ZI/AAAAAAAAAIc/OBpQYbjk4dY/s1600/learningcurve_superwhytouchandlearnsuperdupercomputer.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwWHPYX-5ZI/AAAAAAAAAIc/OBpQYbjk4dY/s200/learningcurve_superwhytouchandlearnsuperdupercomputer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405875626038977938" /></a><p><strong>Manufacturer: </strong>Learning Curve</p> <p><strong>Brand: </strong>Super WHY!</p> <p><strong>Age Recommendation: </strong>3 and up</p> <p><strong>MSRP: </strong>$39.99</p> <p><strong>Intro Year: </strong>2009</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p>It seems like everyone has a touch-screen these days and kids are no different. The Touch and Learn Super Duper Learning Computer, features a fully interactive touch screen and keyboard in a laptop-like design. It comes loaded with storybook adventures and more than 35 learning games that teach alphabet skills, reading comprehension, word families, rhyming, letter sounds, spelling, phonics, problem solving, and fine & gross motor skills. This laptop also features a grow-with-me curriculum, which makes it appropriate for all skill levels! </p><p>Because so many kids are on their parents' laptops and home computers from an early age, toy computers are really only relevant to kids who are too young to use those and who want to engage in role play as much as in learning play. That's why this is such a good choice for families. It combines the Super WHY! curriculum of reading and exploration with a laptop that mimics what mom and dad do.</p> <p>The learning games are appropriate for the 3-4 year olds who love the TV show, and the touch screen is easy to use.</p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15674295.post-26646612993678838632009-11-16T10:40:00.000-05:002009-11-16T12:23:15.535-05:00This Week's New Video Games<span style="font-weight: bold;">Chaotic: Shadow Warriors </span>(<span style="font-style: italic;">DS, Wii, PS3, Xbox360 rated Everyone 10+</span>)<br />Battle to Victory in a World where Might Equals Right! Enter the realm of Chaotic and assume the role of one of its Creatures in this turn-based arena combat fighting game. Engage in explosive animated onslaughts that combine brutal melee attacks with vicious ranged assaults.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 </span>(<span style="font-style: italic;">DS, Wii rated Everyone 10+</span>)<br />Play as all five Battle Force 5 characters in unique battle and racing zones featuring locations and settings from the hit Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 TV show.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lego Indiana Jones 2. The Adventure Continues</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">DS, Wii, PC, PSP, PS3, Xbox360 rated Everyone10+</span>)<br />LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues combines the fun and creative construction of LEGO bricks with the wits, daring and non-stop action of one of cinema’s most beloved adventure heroes. With a unique, tongue-in-cheek take on all the Indiana Jones films – including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – LEGO Indiana Jones 2 follows Dr. Jones’ escapades from the jungles of South America to the Peruvian Ruins and beyond.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution III</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">Wii rated Teen</span>)<br />Now you can face off against competitors from all across North America over the internet. Featuring an all-new storyline and updated cast of characters from the NARUTO Shippuden series, NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 is sure to re-ignite your passion for an ultra competitive, ninja fighting experience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Planet 51</span> (<span style="font-style: italic;">DS, Wii, PS3, Xbox360 rated Everyone</span>)<br />Based on the new animated movie from the writer of "Shrek" and "Shrek 2", Planet 51 revolves around astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot there. The game will allow players to test their skills in a series of action-filled adventures that are out of this world. Try to outrun and outwit the Planet 51 <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwGJ4lVhp4I/AAAAAAAAAIU/FVEMw5CcURo/s1600/61OfTxMHftL._AA280_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 181px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ejWcExOpPE0/SwGJ4lVhp4I/AAAAAAAAAIU/FVEMw5CcURo/s200/61OfTxMHftL._AA280_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404752633009383298" border="0" /></a>Police and Army, find Chuck's spaceship and help Chuck return home to Earth.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Princess and the Frog </span>(<span style="font-style: italic;">DS, Wii, PC rated Everyone</span>)<br />Join Tiana on an exciting journey through jazz-infused 1920s New Orleans with the official video game for Wii, inspired by the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures release of The Princess and the Frog.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! </span>(<span style="font-style: italic;">PS3, Wii, Xbox360 rated Teen</span>)<br />Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! is the ultimate movie trivia game for the trivia masters and casual gamers alike.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tony Hawk: Ride </span>(<span style="font-style: italic;">PS3, Wii, Xbox360 rated Everyone10+</span>)<br />Experience the true thrill of skateboarding as never before through the revolutionary new skateboard controller in Tony Hawk: Ride. Bundled with the Ride game, the unique motion-sensitive board controller redefines the action-sports genre by translating your body motions into the game. No buttons, no thumbs, no analog sticks, just you on the board. For the first time in video game history, anyone can jump on a skateboard and feel the freedom, creativity, and accomplishment of skateboarding.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0