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Lightseekers: Our Review!




    Every heard the term "smart action figure"? No? well get ready because Tomy has come out with a very exciting new franchise called LIGHTSEEKERS that are bringing Smart Action Figures onto the map!
    Tomy wants to welcome you to the Planet Tantos where you will discover the almost unknown race Colossi. A world full of magic and mystery this once peaceful world is now been thrown into unbalance! The evil Umbrom are causing trouble and it is up to you and your hero to help save it!
      Lightseekers is a game that fits in our digital world while keeping ties with the physical
imaginative play. With multiple ways to play, the first being a base card game… Can I just stop to say how much I love the fact that card games are now cool! I told you all! I really did. ANYWAY- the second way is the app alone-which is available in the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon, then there is the augmented reality feature of the cards that lets you scan the cards into game-play, as well as the most awesome feature of THE SMART ACTION FIGURE!  There are six action figures available right now- we received the adorable Mari Starter Pack (retail &69.99) who is a water element action figure. Her starter back included the hero, two exclusive AR cards, the Aquadart Crab
weapon, 3 Ar Combo Cards, and the all-important fusioncore. The figure can be played alone just as you would with any other awesome action figure, but once you insert the Fusioncore, which can be placed on ANY LightSeeker figure, on the back of your figure your toy turns into so much more! Using the bluetooth feature of your phone or tablet our Mari turned into a real life hero talking vibrating changing colors and even warning you when you are walking near danger! Not included in the starter back are the attachable wings (retail $14.99) that let you use your figure as a
CONTROLLER! Which is the epidemy of cool if you are asking me! Dodge or duck, your physical action figure and watch as it happens at the same time on the screen, you can also use the fusioncore  fire blasters at the enemies making your once ordinary toy into a powerful controller.  It is a truly new way to integrate gaming and toys that I am totally enamored with.

  The fact that it has so many ways to play also ensures that your child will not get tired of this franchise for a very long time making its replay value off the charts. I cannot recommend this enough great for ages 8-99 Tomy has really hit the mark with this new line and I cannot wait to give one to all the kids in my family and watch the smiles on their faces as they open them up this holiday season!

Reviewed by Michael Aucone

The Mommy's Guide To Video Games!

     Video games are not just for kids anymore. Us gamer kids that were around for the original Nintendo have grown up and had spawns of our own and we are still playing! So this guide has both games that are great for the kiddos as well as adults!


      Destiny 2!  This is a wonderful follow up to the original game with weekly updates, great story line and online play as well. We have a full review right here with all the details, but just know that we are HUGE fans!
      The long awaited Call of Duty WII.  This game was so sought after that Gamestop had to STOP taking pre-orders. Your  Call of duty fan will definitly be wanting this game under their Christmas tree!
     "Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII—a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation." Start off your play in Normandy on D-Day then battle all across Europe through iconic locations of the war. With three different kinds of play including, classic Call of Duty combat, where the bonds of camaraderie,as well as  the unforgiving nature of war are shown. WWII Multiplayer engages players in grounded, fast-paced combat across many of World War II’s most iconic locations while experincing new ways to socialize with their friends and the COD community. Finally  WWII’s co-operative mode unleashes a whole new original story.  Play with friends in spilt screen in this next-level standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments. Full review to come! 
     BattleFront II:  BattleFront let's us experience a fantastic shooter with our favorite galantic heroes! In the follow up to the best seller Battlefront II lets you "forge a new path as Iden Versio, commander of Inferno Squad—an Imperial special forces unit equally lethal on the ground and in space."  We just received this game and first and foremost the graphics are stellar! You can play as your favorite heroes throughout the saga including YODA, Rey, and other fan favorites that were in the first game. We will have a full review coming up, but just from picking up the remote the few times I could I had a great time. There is little to no lag and it is a blast blasting troopers as my favorite green dude (sorry Kermit).

                      

   Now for the kiddies!

"Crash Bandicoot our favorite marsupial Crash Bandicoot™ is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance in the Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy. The Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy lets players spin, jump, wump and repeat as they take on the epic challenges and adventures from the three games that started it all: Crash Bandicoot™ Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped. Now fans can experience the beloved ‘90s video game icon like never before in this remastered game collection. In this new trilogy, Crash fanatics can relive all their favorite moments in fully-remastered HD graphical glory and put some UMPH in their WUMP!"
   There are also a bunch of fun merch when it comes to this crazy guy including this GameStop exclusive !   "GameStop Black Friday Sock Bundle The GameStop Black Friday Bundle is all you need to bring joy this holiday season, featuring the Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy game and a never-before-released pair of collector’s edition Crash Bandicoot™ socks." SOCKS guys! Love it!  Need more than socks?  Changes Crash Apparel  T-Shirts. Because who doesn’t like T-shirts? Retails at $17.99 and available now at  Hot Topic, Think Geek, Amazon.com, Macy’s. First up is the ever popular Funko brand Crash BandicootCrash Bandicoot™ is getting the Pop! Vinyl treatment in December! Crash™ fans can choose from a variety of Crash Bandicoot variants, as well as Neo Cortex. The stylized collectible stands 3 ¾ inches tall, perfect for any Crash Bandicoot fan.   Available Dec 1st these toys are priced at  $10.99 and available at these retailers: Walmart, GameStop, Target, Amazon.com, Toys R Us, Best Buy and Hot Topic.
    First 4 Figures made some figures celebrating everyone's favorite bandicoot and the coming together of three fun game iterations with this Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy figure. Standing with his arms raised in victory, this figurine is an ideal collectible for fans of the beloved series. A built-in base on this Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy figure makes it easy to place on your  mantle! Priced at $69.99.
  If you have your hands on a Nintendo Switch you NEED to get Splatoon 2! This great game is family friendly. The game is basically a paint war. You can play online and compete in competitions, finish the base game for awesome gear.  The play is easy to pick up and learn right off the bat so that anyone from 7 years old to your grandmother can get the hang of it with ease. The portability of the Switch is also awesome because you can take it on the go, giving the kids entertainment and mom and day so much needed quiet! 

Lego Marvel Superheroes 2: These games are just the best on any platform but we happen to love playing them on the Wii U as well as the new SWITCH! I cannot even tell you how many hours my family has logged in completing the missions on the first game and then playing hide and go see on it or just going around collecting lego bits and being awesome! This is on X's must have list and I he will be THRILLED that it is under his tree this year!


     With Lego Worlds you get to discover surprises and hidden treasures from the fun to the fantastical. Make your Worlds come to life with customizable characters, both friendly and fearsome. Race, soar, zoom, and ride on a variety of vehicles and creatures from diggers and helicopters to horses and dragons. Then use all that you have collected to create your own lego World! 
  Build any world you can imagine using the brick-by-brick editor tool and prefabricated LEGO® structures. Modify terrain quickly and easily with terraforming tools as you turn mountains into plains and oceans into volcanos. Choose who you want to be from a wide variety of LEGO characters that have individual personalities, from an astronaut to a zombie. You can also share your worlds online and play with your friends!  Giving you the ultimate experience! Available on PS4 we have had this game for awhile and absolutely love it!


Every heard the term "smart action figure"? No? well get ready because Tomy has come out with a very exciting new franchise called LIGHTSEEKERS that are bringing Smart Action Figures onto the map!
    Tomy wants to welcome you to the Planet Tantos where you will discover the almost unknown race Colossi. A world full of magic and mystery this once peaceful world is now been thrown into unbalance! The evil Umbrom are causing trouble and it is up to you and your hero to help save it!
      Lightseekers is a game that fits in our digital world while keeping ties with the physical
 Read our full Review HERE


   Whatever game you get make sure you play with someone you love! Because in the end it is the community you build around the games that make them worth playing! Thank you To Nintendo, Activation and EA for giving us games to play, but do not worry our opinions are our own if we do not like it we do not recommend it! 

The First Years Welcome to The Family Video Contest!

                        The First Years Welcome to The Family Video Contest!

      All it takes is a quick Smartphone video and a story (100 words or less) about what makes your family unique and you can be a winner! That is right The First Years Welcome to The Family Video Contest is ready for your video entry!    Once you enter, your family has the chance to star in a new online reality series plus score $7,500+ in prizes. New and expecting parents, what are you waiting for? Contest entry ends March 1, so grab your camera, get rolling and head over to
family.thefirstyears.com.

                             
      What you need to do! "New parents (with children ages newborn to 20 months) and parents who are expecting a new arrival before June 1, 2015 are invited to enter the contest beginning February 1, 2015 at family.thefirstyears.com by submitting:

     A Story: In 100 words or less, parents will be asked to describe what makes their new family totally unique by giving an up-close-and-personal look at the parenting journey their family is taking. The more individual their story is, the better!
     A Video: Parents will be asked to share a 30- to 60-second video that shows what parenting moments are really like in their home – the good, the bad and the "I-can't-believe-that-happened" moments. Think reality TV, only actually real – no holds barred!"

     Now My son is a little bit older now, but if I was to enter, I am pretty sure this is what I would of sent :)

    Good Luck everyone!

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."