We heard about Playmobil’s plan to release an interactive DVD at last year’s Toy Fair and couldn’t wait to check it out. Now that we have it in our hands and have watched it a few times (even with kids, to boot) we’re ready to tell you what we think. Check out review below. Read the rest of this entry »
Twice a year, you can hit the motherload and stock up on DVDs for cheap. The DeepDiscount.com sale is now until August 2nd. Simply use the coupon code SUPERSALE at check out and get another 25% off their already low prices. Did I tell you it’s free shipping? I stocked up on Play With Me Sesame and am considering some Yo Gabba Gabba
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(be gentle… I’m still working on improving my green screen techniques)
Here’s my son’s first interstellar flight, thanks to Radio Fliers Retro Rocket. He got this for his 1 year birthday from Lando da Pimp from MillionairePlayboy.com. Though the package recommends 10 months and up my son really enjoyed it once he was able to climb on and off of it. Now he loves zooming up and down the hallway, (and through space) Check out my sorry attempt at special effects in the quick video above.
We also review Art Asylum / Diamond Select Toys’ Star Trek Communicator and Phaser replicas from the Original Series. These high quality replicas features lights and sound from the show, are fully “functional” (parts move, you can really have fun with these), and aren’t prohibitively expensive (about $25 a pop). The best part is , they were specially designed to take standard batteries… none of that having to track down weird watch battery sizes. Though there is video of my son playing with this, these are collectibles intended for ages 14 & up. You can get an exclusive two pack at BigBadToyStore.com
In this review I reference our Back to the Future themed Flux Capacitor review (also by Diamond Select Toys) also laden with special effects.
We’re getting ready to catch Wall E on DVD. (We missed it in theaters because of how tought it is to get out with a baby…) Anyway, it will be on DVD on November 18th. Check for our review around then… but in the meantime check out these fun facts about the new movie from Disney /Pixar, including “easter eggs” to hunt for.
Kung Fu Panda opens today nationwide, and the toys are alreay on shelves at local Toys R Us’s and Targets near you. Check out my video (above) rundown of the electronic Kicking Po, and the action features demonstrated on the 5″ action figures. Click to read my full review. Our gallery has two pages of pics. Read the rest of this entry »
A lot of kids, and more importantly, a lot of adults have been talking about enjoying Disney’s animated princess thrust into real life in Enchanted, so we took a look and have a lot to tell you… plus we have a gallery of frame by frame comparisons to original Disney movies Read the rest of this entry »
We recently got to watch the new Platinum edition of 101 Dalmations (from 1961) newly restored on DVD. My first thoughts are how gorgeous the colors look. I hadn’t seen the VHS in many years, but it always had a “dated” impression in my mind. The colors and line work are so crisp and clean, that they make the film feel, almost contemporary. Read the rest of this entry »
8 out of 10 Avast ye scurvy dogs. Sure ‘n ye be wantin’ ta know what the final entry in the billion-dollar franchise be like. Whether it be a worthy addition to yer DVD treasure trove? Sure and it is. Sure and it is. At World’s End starts off setting a grimmer tone than its predecessors, no mean feat when said movies feature undead pirates and cursed sea monster sailors. The masterful attention to detail that made the previous movies such visual treats is likewise found here. The special effects are out of this world. Read the rest of this entry »
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