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Ultimate Disney Gamer Fan This Holiday Season Giveaway

December 1, 2019 by dadofdivas 4 Comments

In this epic contest of sinister power, take on the role of a Disney Villain and strive to achieve your own devious objective. Discover your character’s unique abilities and winning strategy while dealing twists of fate to thwart your opponents’ schemes. Find out who will triumph over the forces of good and win it all!

Disney Villainous®: The Worst Takes It All

Play as one of six iconic Villains (Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Prince John, Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook)
Each Villain has their own over-sized sculpted mover
The game where being the bad guy is a good thing
Fate cards allow you to meddle with other Villains’ objectives!

Ages: 10+ | Players: 2-6 | 40-120 Min

Contents:
6 Boards, 6 Villain Movers, 180 Villain Cards, 90 Fate Cards, 84 Tokens, 6 Reference Cards, 6 Villain Guides, Instructions

Disney Villainous^®: Wicked to the Core

Wicked to the Core is the second game in the Disney Villainous franchise and can be played as a stand-alone game (2 to 3 players) OR mixed with other Disney Villains from Villainous: The Worst Takes it All for an up to 6 player game!
Play as one of 3 iconic Disney Villains (Hades, Dr. Facilier, Evil Queen)
Incorporates new strategies, plot twists, and play dynamics!
Each Villain has their own over-sized sculpted mover
Fate cards allow you to meddle with other Villain’s objectives!

Ages: 10+ | Players: 2-3 | 40-60 Min

Contents:
3 Boards, 3 Villain Movers, 90 Villain Cards, 45 Fate Cards, 42 Tokens, 3 Reference Cards, 3 Villain Guides, Instructions

Giveaway

If you are a huge Disney fan you will love these games. You can play as some of your favorite characters and really get to know these favorite characters in a whole new way. This game is challenging, but also fun. If you love Disney as much as my family, you will love these games as well!

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Get Pure Sound With The New JLab Audio: JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones

November 10, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

JLab #1 True Wireless Air

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

For me, I love being outdoors. I love taking a 30 minute run and getting out in fresh air, it opens my mind and allows me to gain some clarity after a crazy day. When I am out doing this though I have to say that I like to either have music or podcasts running in my ears to give me something to focus on. That being said I am always looking for headphones that will give me remarkable sound, while staying securely in my ears so I can just run and not have to worry about the headphones in any aspect.

In my last trip to Best Buy I learned about the JLab Audio – JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones. After talking to some of the great personnel at Best Buy I came to quickly realize that these are truly-wireless headphones that let you listen to your favorite tracks, so you won’t be held back by wires. This is SO important for me as when I run, wires are such a pain and simply get in the way (and half the time I get tangled up in them).

JLab #1 True Wireless Air

One of the other very cool things that I found about these headphones is that they have a rechargeable battery that gives you up to 6 hours of charge. This gives me enough time to get in my run, mow the grass and do some other outdoor chores while still being connected, which is amazing!

Because I like to use these type of headphones while working out or running I need ones that are not going to be damaged by sweat and these headphones provide protection from sweat, so you can easily wear headphones while working out. At the same time they offer you a strong Bluetooth interface which allows you the chance to quickly pair with your Bluetooth-enabled device.

JLab #1 True Wireless Air

These headphones also are designed to be in your ear so they fit securely and directs music into your ears for full, uninterrupted stereo sound.

I am very impressed by these new JLab Audio – JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones. If you are looking for a great holiday gift for an active family member I would highly recommend these as great additions for your list!

Great DC Comic Reads For The Holidays

October 30, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Book

The Joker has been murdered. His killer is a mystery. Batman is the World’s Greatest Detective. But what happens when the person he is searching for is the man staring back at him in the mirror?

THE JOKER IS DEAD.

There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery.

Problem is, Batman can’t remember…and the more he digs into this labyrinthine case, the more he starts to doubt everything he’s uncovering.

So who better to set him straight than…John Constantine?

The problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people’s heads even more. So with John’s “help,” the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered the Joker.

Batman: Damned is a groundbreaking supernatural horror story told by two of comics’ greatest modern creators: Brian Azzarello (Dark Knight III: The Master Race, 100 Bullets) and Lee Bermejo (Hellblazer, Joker).

This hardcover volume collects Batman: Damned #1-3 and features a behind-the-scenes extras gallery with an afterword by Brian Azzarello.

My Take on the Book

This is a story that was raw, full of grit and power. This book has a ton of substance throughout the entire book. The book itself is amazing full of a great story, great illustrations and more. This is definitely a dark book, but it is also an indication of where the story of Batman is going. The book itself really looks at Bruce Wayne and Batman. You need to take time with this book and really explore all of the intricacies of the man who is the bat. It is a dark book that for some may be too dark, but I will say that it is an amazing book that makes you think about Batman in a new way! This book opens the door to the future that is coming for Batman, so strap up and get ready for a powerful read!

The Batman Who Laughs

About the Book
“A Batman who laughs is a Batman who always wins.”

He unleashed the Dark Multiverse in the epic series Dark Nights: Metal. Now superstar writer Scott Snyder reunites with acclaimed artist Jock (Batman: Black Mirror) to set that evil alternate reality’s deadliest denizen loose in Gotham City–and the original Dark Knight will never be the same!

Half Batman. Half Joker. Combining everything that makes the Caped Crusader a hero and the Clown Prince a killer, the Batman Who Laughs is the Dark Multiverse’s deadliest criminal mastermind. Now he’s come to Gotham to turn Bruce Wayne’s home into an incubator for evil.

And he hasn’t come alone. Emerging from another of the Dark Multiverse’s myriad realities comes the Grim Knight. This vicious vigilante will use any weapon at his disposal to ensure those he has marked for death stay down.

A war like no other–a war of the Batmen–has begun. As Batman’s closest friends, deadliest enemies, and doppelg&aauml;ngers from across the Multiverse get caught in the crossfire, only one question remains: Who will have the last laugh?

Discover the answer in The Batman Who Laughs–a terrifying reimagining of one of comics’ greatest heroes–and villains–from the premier Batman writer of our time!

Collects the full seven-issue miniseries and the one-shot special issue The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight.

My Take on the Book
This was a great Batman book. It is dark, with great illustrations and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. The end is a bit of a twist but it leaves you wanting more! If you are a fan of Batman this is an amazing book you will not want to miss! The book was full of action, suspense and more! Get ready for a thrill ride from beginning to end!

About the Book

The world of Watchmen collides with the DC Universe in the most shocking story in DC history! Written by master storytellers Geoff Johns and Gary Frank–As the Doomsday Clock ticks toward midnight, the DC Universe will encounter with its greatest threat: Dr. Manhattan. But nothing is hidden from Manhattan, and the secrets of the past, present and future will leave ramifications on our heroes lives forever.

NOTHING EVER REALLY ENDS…

The world of Watchmen collides with the DC Universe! Doomsday Clock, from Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, the critically acclaimed team behind Shazam! and Batman: Earth One.

Seven years after the events of?Watchmen, Adrian?Veidt?has been exposed as the murderer of millions. Now a fugitive, he has come up with a new plan to?redeem himself in the eyes of?the world. The first step??Finding?Dr. Manhattan.?Alongside a new Rorschach and the?never-before-seen?Mime and Marionette, he?follows Manhattan’s trail to?the DC Universe, which is?on the brink of collapse?as?international tensions push the “doomsday clock”?ever closer to midnight. Is this all?Dr. Manhattan’s?doing?

Spinning out of Watchmen, DC Universe: Rebirth, ?and?Batman/The Flash: The Button, Doomsday Clock rewrites the?past, present,?and future of the DC Universe and it?all?starts here!?Collects Doomsday Clock #1-6.

My Take on the Book

I had never read any of the Watchmen series of books before but this was a great start, and I will definitely be looking to read more in the future. The author has done a great job at pulling together a compelling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The writing in this book was strong and compelling and the story is one that continues to draw you in from beginning to end. I was glad that this book was a stand alone book that did not require that I had read anything about the Watchmen in the past. It is a book that keeps on giving from start to finish and by the end you may just find yourself wanting to read this again.

Holiday Gift Guide: Colorific Build-a-bot – Robots Built By You

December 24, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Colorific Build a Bot

The Colorific Build-a-bot is a line of colorful and cute robots that are built using an easy click ‘n’ create system! With three adorable designs to choose from (Bunny, Fox and Dino), children can create unique characters by mixing and matching their various parts. Kids can begin STEM learning early with step-by-step instructions. Create your own robotic playmate.

You can find these at Walmart and Aaron Brothers!

Key Features

Build your bot with 20+ pieces and the easy click and create system
Instructions are included with learning features
Build certificate and full sheet of stickers included

My Take on the Colorific Build a Bot

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Holiday Gift Guide – Playmobil To The Rescue!

December 20, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Are you looking for two new Playmobil sets that are both affordable and fun? Consider the two below, as they are both a ton of fun and encourage kids to use their creativity and imagination.

My youngest daughter has been a huge fan of Playmobil for years and these sets were the perfect price for our pocketbook and you get a lot of things with each of them that can be used either with only this set or with mixed into other sets too.

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar “Jewel Thief Police Operation” (9007): Looks like a thief is after the jewels, but the police are in pursuit! The Advent Calendar “Jewel Thief Police Operation” with lots of glittering trinkets contains twenty-four surprise items for each day leading up to Christmas. Once all the pieces are revealed, play out an exciting police chase and capture! For an extra surprise, the included safe can be used a piggy bank! Includes backdrop, two figures, jewelry case, police motorcycle, gold bars, money, handcuffs, wanted poster, functioning safe, and tons of other accessories.

Available: August 2017 Age: 4-10 MSRP: $24.99

My daughter specifically loved the safe and the small tools that come with this. This was a ton of fun to put together and I loved to see how she incorporated this with a few other sets that she has!

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar “Royal Ice Skating Trip” (9008): Glide across the frozen lake with the royal family! The Advent Calendar “Royal Ice Skating Trip” contains twenty-four surprise items for each day leading up to Christmas. Once all the pieces are revealed, you’ll see all the woodland creatures gathered to watch everyone skate. As an added bonus, behind one of the doors is a gorgeous bracelet, perfectly sized for kids to wear! Includes backdrop, two adult figures, one child figure, snowman, sleigh, deer, foxes, squirrels, owl, snow- covered tree, life-size bracelet, and many other accessories.

Available: August 2017 Age: 4-10 MSRP: $24.99

This set was another fun one, as every day in December you get to open up a new surprise. My daughter loved not know what would come next and every day she has had a smile on her face with the fun small things that you get. In all you are getting a ton out of this one set that can be used in so many different ways!

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Holiday Gift Guide – Once Kids Playhard Heroes

December 19, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

When you are thinking about holiday gifts you want one that is durable and will last. Once Kids has created toys that will last for a long time but also are built to play with too. I was sent the Playhard Heroes Action Figure Series 1 – Sycamore #1. This toy is tough and built to handle any chaotic and over-encroaching situation with ease and even has an optimistic smile!

Built strong with superhero-worthy materials and packaged in equally tough laser engraved wooden boxes, complete with chalkboard painted interiors, the Play Hard Hero Action Figures are a brilliant alternative to the tradition of plastic.

Articulated action figures made entirely of strong, heavy-duty wood
Encourages imaginative play, storytelling, communication skills, appreciation for the environment
A brilliant alternative to the tradition of plastic action figures
Action figures each fully articulated – Parts connected by elastic string and metal hinges
Packaged in sturdy wooden boxes with chalkboard-paint interior
Pack comes with only one Play Hard Hero Action Figure
High quality, hardwood materials for lasting durability, strength, and safety

Sycamore #1 was very durable and high quality and I was very impressed with the articulated limbs which move very easily and allow the action figure to be posed in any way that you would like.

The action figure comes in a very nice wooden box that holds the action completely. It even allows you to display the action figure if you are not playing with it.

All-in-all if you are looking for an amazing toy that will last for years to come, Once Kids Playhard Heroes is an amazing toy to check out for yourself!

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Holiday Gift Guide – Hess Toy Truck

December 18, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Holiday traditions are some of the best and most memorable parts of this season, and when it comes to gift traditions, the Hess Toy Truck has been a celebrated tradition for families along the East coast and around the country for the 52 Years.

Never heard of the Hess Toy Truck? I was so surprised to find that they have been creating a new truck for the past 52 years. This year the 2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster is one of the hottest toys online this year, available exclusively online at www.hesstoytruck.com. The Dragster is the biggest accompanying vehicle in Hess fleet history, and as a two-in-one toy with Energizer batteries and free shipping included, the Hess Toy Truck is a great value toy for families looking for the perfect holiday gift for any car and truck enthusiast.

In receiving this I can attest that this is a HUGE vehicle. I can also attest that it is very well built and with all of the bells and whistles you and your kids can have a blast playing with this, or even just displaying it as it is a work of craftsmanship too!

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Great Holiday Gifts – Skylanders Imaginators

December 10, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Over the past month my girls and I have been exploring the new game. Thanks to the great people at Activision, I received the set for my WII-U and the nice thing is that this set comes with everything that you need to get started. The other nice thing is that being a fan of the other Skylanders games from the past we have other characters that we have collected over the years and these will work on this game too!

As we have been playing this we have been learning some great information about the game itself. One thing that we did learn is that once you set the battle class that for your characters it is permanent so you have to make sure to select the right battle class from the beginning! Once you set the battle class of the Skylander Imaginator it is permanent. So, I’ll be using the little stickers to set the proper battle class. I wasn’t going to but now I’ve learned about that permanent feature. What I am doing is making sure that each element has all different battle classes. If you are not aware of the battle classes you have 10 classes to choose from including:

Bazooker
Bowslinger
Brawler
Knight
Ninja
Quickshot
Sentinel
Smasher
Sorcerer
Swashbuckler

If you want to learn more about the battle classes click here to read and view more information!

My daughters also love to use the Creator App that is also connected to the game. One thing to keep in mind here is that the characters that you have in the game can be tr

The power of this version of Skylanders is that you can create new Sylanders yourself and as you are playing you can get new new gear while playing the game to modify the ones that you create. The game has a lot of gameplay and there are a lot of twists and turns so you will not be beating the game quickly which makes the game even more fun.

As we played this we all agreed that we liked this more than the last version of Skylanders, that is . In this game you really only have the ability to have one-person gameplay and a second person has to wait around. In this game you have many more options and with the fact that you have the 3 creation crystals in the starter set you have everything that you need to get started.

Imaginators does depart sharply from Skylanders tradition in one way: you don’t actually have to use any of the new toys to play through the main story. You could earn all three completion stars on every chapter with a Series 1 Spyro toy if you wanted to. The overworld map also has elementally locked “Sensei Realms” that require a Sensei toy of the corresponding element to unlock, but these mini-levels are not part of the main story.

Overall, this game was a ton of fun and I’d highly recommend it if you liked the previous skylanders games.

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Holiday Gift Guide – Playmobil Adventure Tree House

December 6, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Explore life in the great outdoors with the Playmobil Adventure Tree House. Located in the heart of the forest, this house is surrounded by all sorts of wildlife. Watch as a mother bear and her cub fish for their dinner while a fox family plays nearby. Just beware of the weak spot on the bridge or you might fall through! Both a bald eagle and owl have made a home in the branches above the tree house, giving kids an up close and personal Playmobil nature experience.

The adventurers can use their equipment to learn more about their animal friends and help protect the environment. Use the pulley system to lift some of the heavier supplies up to the house. At the end of the day, keep wild visitors out by pulling up the stairs. Set includes two figures, tree house with grass platform, bears, geese, foxes, owl, bald eagle, bird with nest, rock caves, fish, fishing pole, snake, walkie talkie, computer, supply boxes, and tons of other accessories.

My Take on the Play Set

This was an amazing Playmobil set. I am always so impressed with the breadth and depth of the detail that is painstakingly put into the creation of these sets and this set was no different. From the ferns coming out of the rocks to the pulley off the tree house and more, this set comes with so many different small touches that makes the experience real and allows your childs’ imagination come alive because of the the ability to turn a playset into part of a world of possibilities. My daughter has loved this set and simply adores using this alongside of some of the other sets that she has. She truly enjoys using this set with sets that seemingly would not go together, but when she does bring them together she has hours of fun!

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Nintendo’s Dads & Grads 2016 Gift Guide

June 9, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Nintendo’s Dads & Grads 2016 Gift Guide

MAN-CAVE / DORM ROOM ENTERTAINMENT

: $299.99

Nintendo’s Wii U console is a gaming system that changes the way you experience entertainment. Its unique GamePad controller lets you play on a second screen and enhances the high-definition game play.

Price: $299.99

(Wii U)
Star Fox Zero marks the return of an iconic, action-packed Nintendo franchise. With the help of Star Fox and team, players embark on a galactic adventure by piloting an Arwing and other futuristic vehicles using the unique controls of the Wii U GamePad controller. –

Price: $59.99

FAST Racing NEO (Wii U)

Players choose their favorite anti-gravity vehicle and become a legend in a futuristic racing league. Race at a smooth 60 frames-per-second through giant mech spiders, asteroid impacts, rock slides and deep sea tunnels. The game supports split-screen local multiplayer with up to four players, as well as an online mode with up to eight players from all around the world.

Price: $14.99

(Wii U)

A new franchise from Nintendo that takes on the third-person action shooter. Splatter enemies with ink and claim their turf in single- and multiplayer modes.

Price: $59.99

(Wii U)

The Mario experience of your dreams has arrived and is bursting with creativity… including yours! Play a near-limitless number of intensely creative Super Mario Bros. levels from players around the world. It’s so easy and fun to create your own levels with the Wii U GamePad controller that it feels like you’re simply sketching out your ideas on paper. Bring familiar enemies and objects into playable courses in ways you could only dream of before. What was impossible in traditional Mario games is now impossibly fun, so let your imagination run wild!

Price: $59.99

ON-THE-GO GAMING

With this popular hand-held system, get totally immersed in gaming with the big, bright screens and 3D graphics. The system comes with a face-tracking 3D technology, 3D camera, motion sensor and gyro sensor, SD memory card, free software, built-in amiibo functionality and many more fun features. New Nintendo 3DS XL is the best way to play games on the go and watch them come to life.

Price: $199.99

(Nintendo 3DS)

Harness the power of a mysterious mech to stop ruthless invaders from mechanizing Kirby’s home world. Smash through tough obstacles, lift heavy objects with ease and scan enemies to shape-shift into new Modes with powerful abilities in this supercharged action-platformer.

Price: $39.99

(Nintendo 3DS)

Get the family excited about the upcoming Olympic Games with all of your favorite Mario and Sonic characters! Friends and families can take the rivalry on the road with this portable collection of supercharged events like Soccer, BMX, Beach Volleyball and Archery, or they can try Plus Events, which add a Mario & Sonic twist to the athletic proceedings.

Price: $39.99

(Nintendo 3DS)

Paper Mario jumps out of a book and into a bizarre adventure, resulting in hilarious, and dangerous, hijinks! Become the superstar team of Mario, Luigi and Paper Mario to take on quests, take down enemies and untangle these two unique universes in this playful new entry in the Mario & Luigi series.

Price: $39.99

(Nintendo 3DS)

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS takes the tried-and-true fighting game that pits classic Nintendo characters against each other and adds more features than ever before, with robust single- and multiplayer modes, silky smooth online play and myriad customization options.

Price: $39.99

BUDGET-FRIENDLY GIFTS

amiibo

(Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS XL)

Get cool in-game extras with amiibo – Nintendo’s toys-to-life figures that can interact with your favorite games in unique new ways across multiple Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Just tap to score new characters, game modes or other perks. From the cuddly Yarn Yoshi to the special Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary Mario amiibo, your dads and grads can collect amiibo to bring them closer to the games and characters they love.

Price: $39.99

Mario’s style has evolved throughout his many adventures and challenges. This blocky, classic look harkens back to his design in the original Super Mario Bros. game that launched for the NES in 1985. His iconic red overalls and brownish shirt represent the classic color scheme used in the original game. Try using this retro-inspired amiibo in Super Mario Maker for some fun surprises!

Price: $12.99

Made from actual yarn, Yoshi has never been more adorable! Kind-hearted, naturally protective of others and perpetually hungry, Yoshi is always up for adventure. This amiibo is compatible with many Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games, including Yoshi’s Wooly World.

Price: $16.99

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