Disney Junior At The Movies- This Saturday January 14th- Enter To Win Tickets!

  Well HOT DOG! This Saturday there is a special Disney Junior at the Movies: Mickey's Big Celebration Event and we want you to go!

    “Disney Junior at the Movies – Mickey’s BIG Celebration” is almost here!  Come celebrate Mickey’s Birthday and be the FIRST to see Mickey’s all new series Mickey and the Roadster Racers on the BIG screen.  You can sing and dance along with all your Disney Junior favorites, so grab the wheel and join the fun!
     Be sure to check out Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy and your favorite Disney Junior pals as Fathom Events and Disney Junior present a special sneak peek of Mickey and the Roadster Racers in select movie theatres nationwide at this hot diggity racer-rific one-day event on Saturday, January 14th!

    In this all-new series, Mickey and the gang now run a super-cool garage where they take care of their brand-new, transforming roadsters, as they get ready for races around Hot Dog Hills and around the world!

    When they’re not on the road with Mickey competing for trophies, Minnie and Daisy run their own business, “The Happy Helpers”, solving problems for anyone needing a helping hand. Minnie’s skills know no limits and her style will still be as fashionable as ever.

   Kids and families will be racing into local theaters to be a part of this fun and interactive experience designed especially for Disney Junior fans!

Enter to win passes to a showing near you! Winners will be contacted by January 13th. 

Attendees will also receive a $5 offer to the Disney Stores and a free e-book download, as well as other giveaways.
Good Luck Everyone!

Portal Masters . . . start your engines! Skylanders SuperChargers arrives in stores THIS Sunday

     Portal Masters . . . start your engines! Skylanders SuperChargers arrives in stores THIS Sunday, September 20. The #1 kids console franchise is trailblazing the Toys to Life category by introducing vehicles to life – playable both within and outside of the game. Players can explore Skylands via land, sea and sky in the adventure mode, co-op play, and our newest addition, head to head racing! Additionally, you can now take your Skylanders adventure with you for a true on-the-go experience via iPad, and for the first time ever, with iPod, iPhone and Apple TV!

Skylanders SuperChargers delivers more ways to play than ever before:

•             Single-player Adventure Mode
•             Online and local co-operative Adventure Mode
•             Local 2-player head-to-head racing in split screen (offline)
•             Online competitive racing with up to 4 players playable in land, sea, and sky environments
o   Includes time trials and lap races
o   Voice chat can be activated with friends
•             Optional expansion packs will be available upon launch (September 20th) to unlock extended content and will come with three toys (a SuperCharger, their signature vehicle, a villain trophy)
•             A dedicated combat racing game, Skylanders SuperChargers Racing, will be made available on Wii and Nintendo 3DS
•             Nintendo guest stars: Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser and their respective vehicles will debut on Nintendo platforms
•             Additional star power includes voice overs from noted celebrities Josh Duhamel, Brittany Snow, Neal McDonough and more!

In celebration of this weekend’s launch, racing sensation Max Chilton drove a Skylanders SuperChargers car in the Indy Lights Championship this past weekend, where he made the podium!

You Need Moji Mi

    For some reason I am absolutely in love with these. I got to see a couple at the New York Toy Fair, and I fell in love. They are just a happy fun toy that make you smile. Who wouldn't want that in their life!  Also they fit perfectly in Easter Baskets; just saying!

     "Moji Mi™ are “living emoticons” in the form of cute little characters that love to jibber jabber and will have you asking the question, “What does Moji say?!” Perfect for kids ages 6 and up, Mojis have their own silly language and love to chat with you – and each other - all day long. Just tickle their hair to get the conversation going or cross the hairs of two Mojis and they will talk to each other. Just like you, Mojis express feelings through unique sounds, all of which they communicate in their own fun way.  Sounds include happy, frazzled, grumpy, silly, startled, bored, and more. When Moji Mi is bored they’ll fall asleep and even snore but give them a little jiggle and they’ll wake up and start chatting again. Moji Mi comes in four unique, colorful characters so kids can choose their personal favorite or collect them all for non-stop fun. Additional key features include:  Moji Mi characters are easy to activate and start talking right out of the box  Each character has over 20 sounds and moods  Touch the Moji Mi hair feelers to activate their sound and interact with each other  Available in four different character designs  Batteries included"

Playmates New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Line of Toys!

      Playmates Toys are coming out with a HUGE line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toys this coming year.  Following the huge success of the revamped vintage line, thanks to the new amazing television series on Nickelodeon, these toys are bringing even more new life to the hero's in a half shell (turtle power)!

     Starting with the line that is closest to my heart- the Half Shell Heroes, we have a lot of toys to look forward to this year!

    There will be four new vehicles coming, but the thing is that there are actually only TWO, both vehicles mutant into a different car!  In the Mutation Vehicle Line Donatello comes with the Shellraiser that turns into a Sanitation Dump truck, and Raphael has a Fire Truck that turns into a Tank- very cool, and a great deal because you are getting two car styles for the price of one- LOVE IT!


    New to the line will be a series of Bath Toys! There will be four squirter style toys each of them one of the four main characters.  Even more exciting are the Dive Boat with Diver Donnie and the Fire Boat with Captain Raph, perfect for tub or pool play, your kids will love them!

   Role Play will be HUGE this season, with the Talking Role Paly Sets. All of your favorite turtle defense devices (or weapons) will be made in soft plastic for non concussion play, and they will make fun sounds and catch pharases from the show.  My favorite though is the actual turtle shell that they can wear! SOOOO cute! All items are sold separately, and yes you will need them all!


    For the older kids there are also some amazing toys in the Mutation line, including the Mix and Match Turtle.  Think Potato Head, but actual figures that you can take off the limbs and head and rematch them with any other characters!  Each one is sold separately but come with one extra body part for instant play. Yes, you will need at least TWO to have the full experience, but they are so cool that you won't mind!

     Another really cool toy is the Pet Turtle to Ninja Turtle Figures.  We all know the story of how four ordinary turtles get mutated into super ninja turtles! Well now your kids can experience it first hand. These figures mutant from pet to ninja in a few simple movements, and it is freakin awesome.


    There are soo many other toys coming out that you will not have any problem finding one that is perfect for your child's age range and interest.  They are so well made and so innovative that I cannot wait to get my hands on them, my son is going to be so excited!

   Want to learn more about the show behind the toys? Read our interview with the voices behind the turtles!

Minions The MOOOOOOVie! Toy Fair Exclusive!

     It is a fact universally known that everyone LOVES the Minions. I have not met one person that has not had a smile plastered on their face when I have uttered the word Minion. NOT ONE! So I know that everyone will be just as excited as I am to see the new Minion MOOOOVIE, coming this June.
    "The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. Rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.
     But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. "

      Today we got a sneak peak at the movie as well as the amazing Minion toys that are coming with its release.  You think the Minions make you smile now, wait till you see this new movie. It is going to be great, add that to the new toys they have lined up and you will have an everlasting grin!

         From Hasbro board games- like Minion Operation, to spinning Minion tops, and Mega Bloks, these toys will have you laughing and playing all year long.

  SPINNIN’ MINIONS.  I mention these first not only because they are fun, but because of the reaction I witnessed first hand at the event.  There were two of these bad boys on the play table they had set up for the kids, and the kids lined up to play with them. This is essentially a top in Minion form that lights up.  Showing us yet

TOMY Is Taking Over This 2014

     Attention Pokemon Fans! TOMY  is bringing the toy line onto a whole new level with role-play items! These are designed to help transform kids into Pokemon trainers, with Battle Ready Picachu that you can place on your shoulder and have him launch foam discs! This also includes an awesome adjustable backpack harness with storage compartment!  And you know what you need with a shoulder riding, foam disc throwing Pikachu right?  Trainer Gloves with sound! Get your very own pair of Ash's gloves that are motion activated! Hear four different sound effects every time you throw your Poke Ball into battle- sweet!

  Battroborg Warriors hit the market with a fierce bang this holiday season, but you haven't seen anything yet!  These guys have gone from bare knuckle brawlers to stealthy warriors!  You can choose from a Samurai, Ninja Alien Roman, Knight, and Viking! Players control the battle and the borg's every move with a single handled katana blade controller built for slashing and swordfighting! It was soooo coool!


  TOMY set a world record with the Chuggington StackTrack, now you can try it out at your home with these new features! For the first time ever, new StackTrack sets feature super-sturdy mega cranes, working escalators and elevators that help die-cast engines scale extra-tall layouts. Use these awesome new features to bring the engines back to the top of the set for even more interactive and continuous fun.

"This year, TOMY inspires Chuggington fans to get creative by combining StackTrack play sets to create amazing Megabuilds. The new Megabuild Junction at www.stackyourtrack.com makes it easy to do, by showcasing awe-inspiring layouts, offering helpful tips from the Chuggington toy team experts, and providing step-by-step instructions for how to combine sets. The easy-to-follow instructions at Megabuild Junction show which sets and track pieces are used, encouraging kids to re-create sample Megabuilds and challenging them to use their imaginations to create new combinations to share on social media. When kids use Chuggington StackTrack with Megabuild Junction, they discover endless possibilities for their imaginations to take them on new adventures with sky-high builds."

MOMMY REVIEW: Think Geek- Yeah They are Still Bringing The Awesome

   Oh Think Geek how I love you!  Even after meeting with the  "Undersecretary for the Ministry of Misinformation (actually written on his card, that he handed to me)  Steve, you still hold my heart. What you come out with is just truly amazing for all of nerdem. Whether 5 or 55 these new hits are going to be on your most wanted list or my name isn't MJ Aucone. (or is it?) *your name is a mystery to all of us -C

                                                           

     First up the Technomancer. This is a Dungeon and Dragon playing, Magic the Card Gathering, Lord of the Rings Risk playing, Wizard wanna-be's new best friend. Oh yes that's right. With this hoodie you can scare all your foes away with lighting and sound effects. Through strategic movements your arms will light up, as will your hood, and mythical sound effects will be summoned by your command! Just think of it guys, now when you say YOU SHALL NOT PASS! in your most dramatic tone, you can will the sound effects and lighting to support your statement. Ranging somewhere over the $100 mark, this is a must have so start saving your pennies now. You don't want to be the only nerd on the board not to have one!
     Next up is the FPS Jacket. This my friends I must have. I know I say that a lot, and mind you that makes me sound pretty greedy-which I guess I am- this awesome jacket not only makes you look cool but comes with two, yes two, laser guns and laser sensors so that you can play laser tag WHERE EVER YOU ARE. No longer will I be the creepy woman in the elfin coat shooting at seven year-olds and yelling things that are not mommy guide approved. I can play when ever I want and with whoever I want and yeah I am talking to you punk kid down the block--YOU ARE GOING DOWN!  This retails for either $39.95 or $49.95 When I told Mr. Undersecretary that in this economy ten dollars does make a difference he said "yes it does" and moved on. So I guess we will have to find out the price the old fashioned way and go on the site. Never the less I want it I want it I want it!

     Rounding out my top three of new Think Geek products that I love is the R2D2 car charger. With full on sound effects, a rotating head and lights, it's just awesome enough to get you pulled over for not paying attention, or driving while engulfed with Star Wars. It plugs into the now useless cigarette lighter hole and holds two USB ports to plug in. When I asked if there was a regular two prong socket- I was told no--who uses those now a days anyway? Well Sir Undersecretary, I do. It's called a portable DVD player sir, and it runs on good old two prong goodness. However it will not stop me from buying this amazing star wars car charger and I am pretty sure it won't stop you from buying it as well.

  So thanks Think Geek for being awesome, sarcastic, and for pretty much making more things that I need to buy for every birthday, holiday, baptism and bris. (um every new born needs a Trekie onesie). My family will definitely be supporting one of your salaries this year for sure!