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Holiday Gift Guide – Spirit Riding Free Toys

November 25, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I always love to bring you new toys that you might want to consider for the holidays. This year, if you are a fan of Spirit Riding Free there are a ton of great tpys that are available that will bring out the creativity in kids of all ages. If you have a child that loves the Netflix Spirit Riding Free show then these toys are exactly what you will be looking for.

Below are a few of the toys that were sent to me for review. As you can see, these toys will bring out the creativity in your own kids and will allow them to immerse themselves in the Spirit Riding Free world. Whether you are interested in expanding your Playmobil universe with Spirit, you want to read a Spirit Riding Free book or you want to allow your child to create world of their own, these toys will do just that.

Some of the toys even have some amazing sound effects that really make the experience real. Check out below what Spirit can do!

These toys do allow you and your child to immerse yourselves within the world of Spirit which is something that I love to allow my daughter to do. These toys really push a child to experience the on TV world in their own mind and even in their own bedroom.

My daughter was a HUGE fan of all of these toys as she loves the Netflix series too. She collects Playmobil and she was not even aware that the set that was sent to us existed. You can bet that she quickly put this set together and it looked great and is not completely connected into the Playmobil world that she has for herself.

If you are interested in any of these for yourself, check them out at the below links (I’ve added a few other toys into the mix as well:

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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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World’s Smallest Toys from Super Impulse – Great Stocking Stuffers!

October 6, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Super Impulse has you covered this Holiday Season with a stocking stuffer-filled with classic holiday items!

The Toy Industry Association, Inc (TIA) has announced ‘Oh So Classic!’ to be one of the top toy trends of 2017. According to the TIA, the trend includes retro brands that are both re-invented and reintroduced for a new generation to enjoy!

Fill your stockings with everything retro from Super Impulse! World’s Smallest is a line of classic miniatures that includes everyone’s favorite classic toys: Etch-A-Sketch, Rubik’s cube, Polaroid Camera, The Original 1959 Barbie and much more.

Kick it back to school with Wiz-z-z-er – the 1970s spinning top with brand new colors and patterns! Available in Rounder or Wedge, it’s the perfect skill toy and addition to any stocking stuffer. The Wiz-z-z-er skills are limitless: you can stack the tops, spin it on the tip of your finger, across a piece of string and more.

Finally, Super Impulse partnered with the Jim Henson company to bring your favorite furry friends out of their caves and into your home: Fraggles! Red & Gobo are available in soft & cuddly 10” plush and backpack clips.

Our Take on The Toys

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Squishy Fun With Tech 4 Kids’ Mash’Ems

July 22, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Wal-Mart and Tech 4 Kids are teaming up for the summer break to bring some super squishy fun into the hands of kids while leaving your wallets happy simultaneously.

Tech 4 Kids’ Mash’Ems and Fash’Ems make for great summertime companions for those long car rides or trips to the park. From now until the end of August, Wal-Marts across the nation will have Mash’Ems and Fash’Ems on promotion for only$2.88, which is great value. Popular licenced Mash’Ems and Fash’Ems featured in the promo includes My Little Pony, Disney-Pixar’s Cars, Monster High, Littlest Pet Shop, Paw Patrol and Batman!

Hatch’Ems
Mash’Ems Hatch’Ems deliver EXPLOSIVE fun. Just pop the lid and bop the top to crack and hatch a
squishy surprise! Each Hatch’Em reveals an adorable inflated surprise character that will shrink back
down to collectible size after a couple of hours. Series one is home to 6 adorable Dino characters.
MSRP: $4.99
Ages: 4+

Blast’Ems
Mash’ems Blast’ems deliver EXPLOSIVE fun! Just remove the lid, flip it over, bop the top and watch it
blast! Each Blast’Em reveals an inflated surprise character that will shrink back down to collectible size
after a couple of hours. Series 1 is home to 6 Spider-Man characters!
MSRP: $4.99
Ages: 4+
Available: Spring 2017

My Take on the Mash’Ems and Fash’Ems, Blast’Ems and Hatch’ems

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World’s Smallest Lets You Have Fun (In Miniature)

July 19, 2017 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

This is our review of some of the newest World’s Smallest Toys that are now available! Thanks to World’s Smallest Toys for sending these for review. #ad

When you think about toys you think about full size toys that you can easily play with, but the World’s Smallest Toy company has redefined the size of the toys that you have come to love and has brought back to life some favorites in miniature.

World’s Smallest by Super Impulse are a classic spin on fidget toys. Some of the best toys are those that have stood the test of time, before the days of Wi-Fi and iPads.

It’s a blast from the past with World’s Smallest toys: they’re classics that never go out of style! This successful line of toys from Super Impulse are adorable miniature versions of everyone’s favorite toys.

They’re all fully functioning such that the World’s Smallest Rubik’s really does work and you can put your Yo-Yo skills to the test with World’s Smallest Duncan Yo-Yo.

Here are a few of the ones I tried out this time:

Sock Monkey

Sock Monkeys remain a popular icon to this day andare enjoyed by kids of all ages. The World’s

Smallest Sock Monkey has the same classic design –woven brown “sock” color, white feet and of course,

red lips. – MSRP: $4.99, Ages: 4+

World’s Smallest Little Green Army Men

Your favorite Little Green Army Men are ready for battle! Pretend play military battles and wars wiwth

20 figures in 10 different soldier poses. Includes a carrying container for easy storage. – MSRP:$4.99 Ages: 6+

World’s Coolest Polaroid

The miniature Polaroid camera has sound and simulated film. Press the red shutter button and the film slides out and sounds just like the real camera. Clip the camera to your backpack or keychain and say cheese! – MSRP: $5.99 Ages: 8+

World’s Smallest Little People School Bus

Take this Fisher-Price Little People School Bus on a wobbly ride with you! Featuring the iconic Little People characters as students and the bus driver who rotates in his seat as the bus rolls along. There is also a functional stop sign, “clicking” wheels, and a happy face with moving eyes. -MSRP: $6.99 Ages: 8+

G.I. Joe

Retro Joe is here! Based off the original action figure, the World’s Smallest G.I Joe has articulated legs, arms, and head and features “real hair” and beard from the very popular models first released in the 1970s. – MSRP:$4.99 Ages: 6+

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Cars 3 Revell Junior Kits Let You Be a Part of the Action!

May 29, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Who’s your child’s favorite car character from Disney·Pixar’s new Cars 3 movie? World champion racer Lightning McQueen? Young hotshot Jackson Storm? Female race technician Cruz Ramirez? Cars 3 Fans 5+ can assemble and play with any of the three car stars (or all of them!) with new Junior Kits from Revell – complete with a unique child-friendly screw and nut connector system, working headlights, action sounds, changeable mouth and eye expressions, and take-apart-and-put-back-together ability for hours of fun as well as STEAM learning.

Each Cars 3 Junior Kit includes 21 large body parts and 24 screws and nuts. All three kits retail for $24.99 (MSRP) and are immediately available at Target, Meijer, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby and Amazon.

About the Kit

This kit was a lot of fun to put together. It states that these were made for five year olds and up but I even had a four year old working on this and he could also manage most of the project himself too. We had a ton of fun working on this and the end product was something that not ony looks good, but also runs too. Thus, you are getting the best of all worlds when you are purchasing this for yourselves.

In the end, you you have a Cars 3 fan in your family, you will love this kit too. It is a fun experience for the whole family and a kit that I would highly recommend to you!

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World’s Smallest Toys – Fun For All Ages

April 1, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Your favorite toys are back and tinier than ever with the expansion of the World’s Smallest collection! This includes more iconic CLASSIC products in TINY working versions.

You can take World’s Smallest PEZ and stash it in your pocket, World’s Smallest Pound Puppies fit in any pencil case, even World’s Smallest G.I Joe is the perfect miniature sidekick!

These toys appeal to a wide age range, including retro throwbacks for grownups and the perfect collectible for kids.

Product Highlight:
World’s Smallest Gumby & Pokey
Are you ready for timeless adventures and limitless fun? Gumby is a powerful, widely recognized and global pop culture icon that enchants generation after generation. Bend Gumby in any way you deem possible and watch him return to his original shape! Each package includes Gumby and his trusty horse Pokey.
MSRP: $4.99

World’s Smallest Barbie
Whether it’s on the beach or by the pools, Barbie remains to be a fashion icon even in her smallest size ever. Featuring two of the iconic Barbie looks, the 1959 signature black and white swimsuit and 1971’s Malibu Barbie with her forever tan and sunglasses. Both feature movable arms and legs and are less than 3 inches tall.
MSRP: $4.99

World’s Smallest Hot Wheels
Speed away with the smallest Hot Wheels Cars EVER! These tiny, die-cast Hot Wheels are small enough to fit onto a quarter. They are available in the classic styles of Bone Crusher, Twin Mill and Roger Dodger. Included in the iconic original Hot Wheels package is a unique carrying and display case.
MSRP: $4.99

World’s Smallest Pound Puppies
These are floppy, squishy, “adoptable” puppies for you to bring home and raise as your own. They are based on the popular toy line first introduced in the 1980s. There are four styles, each with its own “lovable huggable” heart shaped tag. These adorable pets are the smallest Pound Puppies ever offered.
MSRP: $7.99

World’s Smallest PEZ
The colorful and quirky treats that kids love are back as the first officially licensed mini sized PEZ dispenser. It has the best known original PEZ design including Peter PEZ and PEZ Boy, as well as includes real PEZ candy. It’s sure to be a real treat.
MSRP: $3.99

Our Take on the World’s Smallest Toys

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Follow the Clues to Figure out the Hess Toy Truck New Reveal!

March 31, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Tomorrow (Saturday 4/1) at 10:00 AM Hess Toy Truck will post the next clue about its new surprise – this is the 5^th clue in the series. The post will go live to Hess Toy Truck’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Miss out on the Hess Toy Truck’s clues up to now? See below to get “clued” in!

Clue #1

Hope you’re celebrating with a little something red.
Wondering what our little something extra might be? Follow the clues…#happyvalentines #HessToyTruck

CLUE #2

Want another clue about our little something extra?
How about 18 of them? More to come.#HessToyTruck

CLUE #3

Here’s a clue to keep you guessing: Meeting your expectations is a tall order.
So our little something extra stands over 8 inches high. #HessToyTruck

CLUE #4

The 4th Clue from Hess Toy Truck?
This one has the luck of the Irish written all over it. #HessToyTruck

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Voltron Legendary Defender Toys Brings Voltron To Life!

February 4, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I have been a HUGE fan of Voltron ever since it came out in the 1980’s. I was excited to find out that Netflix came out with a new series from DreamWorks Animation, Voltron Legendary Defender, which debuted as a Netflix original series in June 2016. he series is a contemporary reimagining of the pop culture phenomenon featuring five young pilots of mystical robot lions that combine to form Voltron, the most powerful defender in the universe. I watched a number of the episodes and was really impressed with the quality and the story that was being shared.

Recently I have even seen that there are a number of very cool toys that surround the new Voltron series. I received a few of the new Playmates Toys, Voltron Legendary Defender toys.

The collection from Playmates Toys, which hit shelves at select retailers nationwide this month, features a wide range of action figures and roleplay including:

The highly detailed and articulated basic action figure assortment includes all of the heroes and villains of Voltron, and each figure comes equipped with incredibly fun action features.
The Legendary Lion assortment includes all 5 Lions that can combine to unlock unique phrases and sounds from the show and form a 16” articulated Voltron figure.
The 14” Ultimate Voltron Figure features electronic lights, sounds, incredible detail, articulation and more.
The roleplay assortment includes Voltron and Red Lion masks and swords, as well as an electronic transforming version of Voltron’s sword.

As mentioned I received a few of these and have to say that the toys are amazingly lifelike and very true to the series. The toys’ limbs move easily and I found that they made me want to go out and find the other four lions that I had not yet collected to be able to form the full Voltron character. While I have yet to do this, I hope to still do this soon.

If you are a fan of Voltron like I am I highly recommend that you check out the Playmates Toys, Voltron Legendary Defender toys, you will not be disappointed!

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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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