August 4th, 2016 by Stinkhead

Disney knocked it out of the park again with a sweet, beautifully animated, and surprisingly thoughtful movie. I love how it is ultimately entertaining with a great story, humor, and enjoyable characters. However there is wonderfully socially responsible (dare I say lesson) message. Click below for more.
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December 28th, 2014 by Stinkhead

Universal City, California, December 2, 2014 – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes in the family event movie The Boxtrolls. Starring, in voice performance, Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright (Game of Thrones), and Elle Fanning (Maleficent), the new movie from animation studio LAIKA, the makers of the Academy Award®-nominated Coraline and ParaNorman, comes to Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet January 20, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Boxtrolls will also be available on Digital HD December 23, 2014, just in time for the holidays.

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December 9th, 2014 by Stinkhead

(Set/8) Bo-Po Brush On Peel Off Nail Polish Set With Spill Proof Containers on Amazon

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November 27th, 2014 by Stinkhead

Yup, we really like Crashlings in our house. Here is our review of the Meteor Missile Ship, one of the special edition Crazy Crashers, and a very special plea for the Golden Spell Shooter. If you have the golden witch and would be up for sell or trade, let us know!
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Crashlings are made by Wicked Cool Toys, the brains behind Cat Paw.

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October 29th, 2014 by Stinkhead

We got to play with Wicked Cool Toys’ Cat Paw. And hey! It’s National Cat Day.
Do all cats love Cat Paw?

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March 4th, 2014 by Stinkhead

The Ringling Bros Circus: Built to Amaze is coming to DC in a few weeks, and there are several deals and opportunities to take the family. We always have a great time, check it out below.

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March 3rd, 2014 by Stinkhead

Part 1 all the cool stuff I saw at the 2014 Toy Fair.
Many still photos can be found here:

• Spin Master: Tenkai Knights, Spy Gear, Air Hogs
• MEGA: Spongebob, Hot Wheels, Ka-Pow
• LEGO: Simpsons, Chima, Star Wars, Lego Movie, Ninjago, Ultra Agents
• Modarri: Modarri Cars website (my photos coming soon)
• Play Visions: official website (my photos coming soon)
• Hasbro: Star Wars, Transformers, Nerf, Furby
• Educational Insights: official site (my photos coming soon)
• Irwin Toy: official siteTomy: official site
• Mod Robotics: official site
• Makey Makey: official site
• Z Wind Ups: official site

Part 2: Collectibles, and Part 3: Kids’ Stuff

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January 5th, 2014 by Stinkhead

My son had a great time with this set as well. We liked how the game play is similar to the other Angry Birds (and Angry Birds Star Wars) games by Hasbro, but introduces something new with the launchers and cars.

Check the Angry Birds Go! Jenga Pirate Pig Attack Game
out on Amazon.

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December 24th, 2013 by Stinkhead

My six year old son has been talking about secret labs and mad scientists for almost a year. I caught an epiphany looking at used play kitchens at a consignment sale. I could spray that one black and make it a mad scientist lab…. I was really surprised that I could pull the whole thing off for less than $50, but make a pretty memorable toy. Click below for pics and how-to.

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October 16th, 2013 by Stinkhead

The new Star Wars Angry Bird Telepods have hit stores and they’re two times the fun. Check out our video above to see how you can play the game, but also zap your specific characters into the Star Wars Angry Birds II App.

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