The UK Guardian is reporting that Hans Beck, inventor of Playmobil, passed away last week.
I am a bit saddened, due to my love for everything playmobil. Read that article for more in depth history, and I’ll use this space below to tell you my history with playmobil. Read the rest of this entry »
If you click below, you can see all of the gift guides together on one page, AND listen to the most recent Magic 106.5 call-in where I discuss some late minute deals.
Here is our video gift guide part II, for parents of children ages 0-5 years old. We cover Elmo Live, Kota the Triceratops, Clipo Blocks, Goosie Cards, Playmobil 1-2-3 and more. It’s not too late to find most of these in stores, and if you’re reading this after the holiday shopping season, there are some great ideas in here for birthdays and new parents.
Thanks to Lyzz, the Fletches, Blum and Andrew for being testers.
Links below go to dedicated reviews with more pics and video and links to buy (when available)
In this gift guide for boys ages 5-12 we cover the: Yada yada yada – the voice changing toy, perfect stocking Stuffer
Playmobil Pirates and Dinosaurs (2 separate dino articles in that link), but click here to read all of our playmobil coverage. Lazer Tag, definitely snatch this one for $40 or $50 on Black Friday (normally $80 or $90) Nerf Vulcan EBF-25… (KMart will have this $40 gun for $25 on Thanksgiving day)
Playskool’s Helmet Heroes, available as Police Officer, Fire Fighter, or Race Car Driver from Amazon
Hot Wheels Speed Racer Sky Jump look for deals on this one on Black Friday and online.
The ATC3K Helmet Action Cam, check out my videos there, but you can get this one online from Oregon Scientific
We also looked at Skeleflex which are available as two-packs at Toys R Us.
No fear, we have a couple more Gift Guides coming your way, we’ll cover toys for girls, infants and toddlers, and I’ll try and gather some super cheap/free gift ideas along the way.
In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day tomorrow, I just reviewed the new Playmobil Pirate sets. For all price ranges and needs, playmobil contiunes to impress, with all new toys. Addressing both collectors and young pirates alike, you’re bound to find a set that’s perfect for your swashbuckling jones.
And I made a free Pirate Map you can download and print out and give to your little pirate. Ok better get cracking, there are tons of pictures to get through.Playmobil Pirate Sets review
And click below to listen to me discuss these sets on Magic 106.5‘s morning show this morning. Read the rest of this entry »
I picked up the “Target Exclusive” (can anyone confirm if its also at Wal*Mart?) Dragon Rock set. For $20, you’re getting a good deal. Check out my review with loads of pics.
I strapped on the new ATC3K Action Cam from Oregon Scientific, grabbed my son and went on a massive toy run. I used to do this to look for specific action figures, but today was to expose my kid to informed shopping. Either that or seriously creating some future ADD. We were on the hunt for playmobil, an alligator puppet, and whatever else we could see. Hey, this video is like being Mr. Stinkhead for 6 and a half minutes. Fun!
I didn’t mention the store names, because I’m filming around their place, criticizing their prices (in the first one anyway) Anyway, if my little guy learned anything this past weekend it was, call ahead, shop around.
See, I’ve been working on cultivating a smart little consumer for months, check out this free Children’s book I made that you can download and print out and teach your little one all about colors.
Note if you watch this on you tube directly, be sure to watch it in high quality. The low quality of this one is terrible.
Score! I got to do an early review of three brand new playmobil sets coming out next month.
The Remote Control Pick-up Truck, Custom Auto Body shop, and the Car Wash. Check out the pics and review here. Playmobil Automotive Review
The video below demonstrates the playmobil carwash playset (4320) and the Remote Control pick up truck (4322) and includes video of my infant son going through his first (real) car wash, and chasing after the RC truck.