Reviewing Toys

Ford Mustang showed off the 2010  model in Los Angeles this past week,.  Now you can actually own it for $1, the catch, it isn’t what you think. This Mustang comes in a sealed package and can fit in the palm of your hand. What is it?

The 2010 Ford Mustang by Hot Wheels. This little beauty will be available to purchase as early as December 1, 2008. This is when they will appear at the LA Auto Show, on racks beside the Ford 2010 Mustang.

These would make great stocking stuffers.

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Mattel is releasing yet another new Barbie, just in time for that "Black Friday" even too. This Barbie is a "Goth Barbie" which I can see a big hit for many pre-teens and teens. I mean she’ll be THE thing this year.

The Goth Barbie is wearing a black and red corset and fingerless gloves, of course she has black hair and ivory colored skin with dark lipstick. Now she isn’t just any Barbie doll, she’s one for collectors so she cost around $70. She comes with her very own guitar, fishnet stockings, silver jewelry and a beautiful box.

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Every Friday Amazon has a giant toy sale, while some are marked "HOT DEAL" I’ve found even hotter deals throughout the list. I know with the economy getting like it is and will become many of us are looking for those GREAT DEALS, so here they are:

Board Games:

All Star Soccer Set $5.99

All Star Football Set $5.99

Hasbro Transformers Risk Game $7.50

Guess Who? Littlest Pet Shop $8.00

Spinmaster Aquadoodle Wall Mat $9.46

Life Pirates of the Caribbean Theme $9.99 ($22.99)

Twister Moves High School Musical 2 $10.00 ($19.99)

Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board $12.98

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Toys R US is having a GIGANTIC birthday sale for Geoffrey and it only lasts two days, this Friday (Today) and tomorrow. The sale begins NOW, at 3p.m today untl 1p.m. tomorrow. Hurry and buy up all those birthday/Christmas presents while they are on sale. I know from experience the prices of toys will only go up as the holidays quickly approach, get your shopping done now and focus on small parties and such you know you’ll get invited for.

Here are some great deals for you:

TEENS:
Nextar 2GB MP3 player for $19.99 - Why get these? These will be a hit with the preteens and teens this year as everyone wants their own tunes. You could even sign them up to download some tunes from iTunes.com.

Video games- Wii games are $24.99 this would drop prices 50% off and everyone in the family could pick out which ones they like.

Guitar Hero for $39.99-49.99 (marked down $20)- This is one of those big raves that just can’t go wrong, that is unless you have a teen or preteen that hates music and/or video games.

UNDER PRETEEN

GIRLS:
Quickbead or braids- little girls love doing their har and this bead/braid machine can definitely help out. $12.59

You and Me doll with car seat/carrier $12.99

BOYS:
Magna Wheels because boys just love putting things together $9.99
Hot Wheels Shark park. Do you remember life without them? $10.99

TODDLERS:
Dream Dazzler/Fast lane battery operated 4×4 $129.99
Tek Nek Rock’n'Ride pony $24.99
Step 2 Kangaroo Climber $99.99
Playskool Made for Me MP3 player (my son just loves it) $34.99
Leapfrog Classic ABC Driver $10.99

Hurry and stock up.

A few of you have dropped me an email in regards to the picture I used for the Cloverfield toy. I’m very sorry at the time of the article I could NOT find a picture of the toy, there was only speculation of what it would look like. The picture above is the actual toy that is made by Hasbro. Does anyone have it?

Ever wonder what other countries voted their number one favorite toy was? Well it seems someone took a survey and Britain says LEGO is their favorite toy. Course I can’t blame them, I mean they have LEGO for just about everything these days and all characters.

You’ve got plastic bricks that hold together in mini form, regular form, bigger and of course your giant. It’s perfect for all ages which is why it would definitely be a great item for everyone in one household to enjoy. Plus, you’ve got all those competitions to make the world’s largest mall out of LEGO or a mini replica of New York City. Its all about imagination, or seeing if you can follow the small booklet to figure out how to create the object.

Do you have legos in your house? What’s your favorite one?

The newest American Girl Doll movie has come to life on the big screen called, "Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl Movie." Kit always wanted to be a writer/reporter and now with times she’s exploring all. Kitt is growing up in the depression and really learns a lesson about it when her father’s car dealership goes under. Now Kitt must learn all about what it’s like to work for your food. It’s a great movie and one that should definitely be watched by the younger generation.

Little girls will love owning their very own Kit Doll which comes with her very own mini book for a whopping $13. Do you have this Kit Mini Doll? What’s your opinion of her. My daughters have been wanting to start on this collection since they were three. I may break down and buy them for christmas this year. Have your child sit down and read the book before watching the movie, there are a ton of fun ideas that you can teach your child after they read it. One in particular is having them compare prices from back then and today, or they can do a comparison between name brand cereals to non brand. Ask them ways they can have fun without spending a lot of money, for instance going to the beach, a picnic, etc.

What are some ideas you can think of? Do you think it is wise to teach children about money? I have always told my kids the truth about money, the good and the bad and hope that when they grow up they will never have the issues I have had. What about you? Do you share money stories with your children? Why or why not?

Hasbro has released more littlest pets for your daughter to devour. Okay, so your credit card can. We recently got one of their "Littlest Pet Shop VIP" in the mail and my daughter loves it so much that every night since she’s slept with it. Okay, she has to share it with her sister but every other night the other sister gets it.

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I got this book a few years ago and read it, at the time my kids weren’t quite into reading, however they are now. My son gobbled up this book in one sitting and loved it. I think my daughter loved it more because it

teaches a few foreign words in it, not really on purpose but the character Joey, uses them and explains what they mean during his writing.

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#60 is the winner of Reviewing Toys Bloggy Giveaway: The Chronicles of Narnia: Lucy’s Gift Replica. I’ll be emailing Miss Heidi in the morning. Congratulations and I’ll be stopping by everyone’s blogs this weekend.

#60 Miss Heidi Says:
April 24th, 2008 at 8:55 am

When I met my husband he bought me a copy of the Chronicles of Narnia. I could relate to a lot of it because my religious background is a lot like that of C.S. Lewis. I also like his book the Screwtape Letters. Highly recommended. Thanks.
Heidi

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