I am a HUGE Star Wars fan – so much so that my husband and I planned our wedding around Star Wars Weekend at Disney World. We have gotten our daughters in to Star Wars and so of course we have been watching Star Wars Rebels. It is one of our favorite shows to watch as a family. Season Two on Blu-ray hits stores everywhere on August 30th and we were thrilled to receive an advance copy. We had watched it on TV, but the Blu-ray includes some exclusive bonus footage – that is a must see if you are a fan! We have already watched it all the way through (twice) and my 5 year old knows many of the episodes by heart. Pick up Season 2 on Blu-ray here!
We helped celebrate the release with some pretty amazing Star Wars items.
Synopsis Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two delivers all 22 action-packed episodes of the hit CG animated series’ second season, plus exclusive, never-before-seen bonus material on DVD and even more exclusive footage on Blu-ray! This thrilling continuation of the Star Wars Rebels saga depicts the continued efforts of the crew of the starship Ghost to defeat the evil Empire.
Amid growing Imperial oppression on Lothal, the rebels are forced to seek out new allies throughout the galaxy and additional resources to sustain their fight against the Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost bands together with a secret rebel cell and ex-soldiers from the Clone Wars to join a fledgling alliance determined to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy.
As Ezra continues his journey to become a Jedi under Kanan’s guidance, the threat of the dark side looms large over the fate of the growing rebellion. Darth Vader himself will dispatch new Inquisitors to snuff any spark of resistance, setting the stage for a climactic showdown in which past lives will be revealed, terrible truths will be discovered, and the lives of our heroes will be changed forever.
Bonus Features:
Blu-ray:
From Apprentice to Adversary: Vader vs. Ahsoka (Exclusive to Blu-ray) – Executive Producer Dave Filoni reflects on the climactic ending of the season, when Ahsoka Tano finally confronts Darth Vader in a long-awaited, fierce and epic lightsaber battle.
All DVD Bonus(see below)
DVD:
Connecting the Galaxy: Rebels Season Two – Uncover hidden references, easter eggs and connections to the Star Wars universe found throughout the season.
Rebel Recons – Blast off with 20 fun, fast-paced episode recons, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with cast and crew, and more!
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In August 2016, Pampers launched new and improved Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear and it has been a HUGE hit with my 3 year old. We were struggling with potty learning a bit and I am shocked at how quickly Pampers Easy Ups helped her underwear train! They are designed to fit, feel, and look more like real underwear – while still providing outstanding Pampers leakage protection. As soon as we opened ours up, I could tell that they were going to get us where we needed to be. They were super soft, stretchy, and extremely easy for her to pull up and down herself. She was so excited to get her own “underwear” and was telling everyone she met all about it.
Beginning underwear training a huge step in the process – and guess what? Since we started using them, she has only had two accidents – TWO! And I wouldn’t even call them accidents because the Pampers Easy Ups absorbed her mess with no leakage, no issues – no problem. Because no two experiences are the same, keeping it simple and laying the proper foundation are essential – which is where Pampers Easy Ups come in. They help little ones and their families during their potty training journey. My daughter is now well on her way to being fully underwear trained, and I am one excited mama! When I gifted her the new Pampers Easy Ups, she was thrilled. Just check out this adorable unboxing video we did. She couldn’t wait to get them on!
Why do I think she has been so successful with the new Pampers Easy Ups? Easy! These three reasons…
They fit like underwear with a 360 degree stretchy waistband. (They tear easily when needed too!)
They feel like underwear with a cottony feel on the outside.
They look like underwear with Thomas the Train™ and Dora the Explorer™ graphics all the way around the pant.
…all while still having the leak protection I have come to know and love from Pampers! Easy Ups is the only training underwear with Extra Absorb Channels™, helping to keep toddlers dry during the day AND night. Dual Leak-Guard Barriers™ around the legs prevent the leaks that can happen when they are on the move. For more than 50 years, moms and dads have trusted Pampers to care for their babies’ happy, healthy development. Pampers offers a complete range of diapers, wipes and training pants designed to provide protection and comfort for every stage. My daughter loves her Easy Ups so much that she doesn’t want to mess in them. She keeps them in her underwear drawer and treats them like real underwear.
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My daughters were first introduced to Ladybug and Cat Noir a couple of months ago. To say they fell in love with them is an understatement. Miraculous is still one of their favorite shows, and they ask to watch the DVD that we have almost daily. Ladybug has encouraged them to want to become superheros and they are always talking about their “secret identities”. We love to watch this show as a family on Nickelodeon – and so we were all excited when we found out there is another DVD coming out! The action-packed CGI animated TV series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Spots On! is coming to DVD on August 30, 2016, from Shout! Kids, in collaboration with ZAG. The release includes six incredible episodes as seen on Nickelodeon, and comes complete with episode animatics and a French language track – très bon! A top ranking show in every TV market and now airing worldwide, fans can trust that this Miraculous release is Spots On superhero fun.
This DVD has a collection of some of our “favorite episodes ever” as my 5 year old would say. I love having this DVD handy for when my daughters are begging to watch Miraculous but it is not on at that time. It has also been great to take on long car trips with us, so they can watch it in the DVD player in the car. This is a great collection of episodes and I recommend it to any Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir fan!
Synopsis: Get ready for a high-flying collection of heroic adventures that’ll have you bugging out! When the treacherous Hawk Moth uses his evil energy to transform the citizens of Paris into super villains, only two amazing heroes stand in his way: Ladybug and Cat Noir! With the help of their magical Kwamis, this incredible duo team up to outwit Hawk Moth and keep their city safe… but their biggest challenge might be getting through school. You see, Ladybug and Cat Noir are actually Marinette and Adrien, a pair of young students who live what seems to be a normal life. But even for these two, it’s hard to juggle schoolwork, friends, family and growing up when every day is a super-powered adventure! Purchase here.
Be sure to tune in on Saturday mornings at 830 am on NICKELODEON, and you can get your Miraculous products at Target,Walmart, Toy R Us, Kmart and Amazon!
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ABOUT SHOUT! FACTORY
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Factory Productions, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com
ABOUT ZAG™
ZAG, a privately held firm founded by Jeremy Zag, specializes in the creation and global distribution of kids and family entertainment franchises such as Miraculous™: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. ZAG’s multiple divisions located in United States, Europe and Asia focus on the production of high-quality CGI animated and hybrid (live action and animation) feature films, TV series and games with a 360 approach including digital content and music. Zagtoon established in 2009 in partnership with veteran, Jacqueline Tordjman, has produced almost 200 half-hours of original content, which airs on major broadcast channels in over 120 markets worldwide. Other divisions include its Feature Film division ZAG Animation Studios (joint-venture created in 2014 with Michael Barnathan and Chris Columbus), ZAG Digital and ZAG Records. Visit us at www.zag-inc.com, www.miraculousladybug.com, or for any inquiries on ZAG or about Miraculous contact us at [email protected].
Mill Creek Entertainment recently released some more great movies. This month, there were several great kids movies as well as documentaries. Check out my 5 must have Mill Creek new releases for August here.
Titanic The Complete Mini-Series Event on Blu-ray and DVD
The Titanic sets sail on a collision course with destiny in this spellbinding epic adventure, featuring outstanding performances by Peter Gallagher, George C. Scott, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Eva Marie Saint, Tim Curry and Marilu Henner. Titanic melds together the heart-wrenching stories of people whose lives, loves, and fortunes were irrevocably changed the night of April 14, 1912. Purchase here.
World War II – When Lions Roared
Michael Caine, John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins and Ed Begley Jr. star in this award-winning mini-series shot in hi-def. At the Tehran and Yalta Conferences, the strong personalities of three of the world’s most powerful leaders threaten their fragile alliance. This riveting historical drama portrays the precarious relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the pivotal moments when the final strategies of the war hung in the balance. Purchase here.
For Kids
Talk to the Animals – Friends for Life10 Episodes
alk to the Animals is an exciting new lifestyle series delivering eclectic content around one central theme: the incredible relationships between humans and animals. Hosted by Nicky Buckley and featuring veterinarian Dr. Chris Brown, Talk to the Animals delivers both fun and important information about not only furry domestic friends, but also the exotic, the endangered and the downright dangerous. Purchase here.
BABYFIRST – Color Crew – Shades of Fun
The Color Crew wants to go on an adventure with you and your kids in their toddler videos series! Join this hilarious box of crayons as they take on a new coloring page every video. With every color in the color wheel get ready to have fun! Red, Black and Orange love to play games. Purple, Yellow and White love coloring games. For fun on the run or a nap time car ride, enjoy the included BONUS audio CD filled with classic lullabies and nursery songs including Old MacDonald, Bingo, Hush Little Baby, and Rock-a-bye Baby. Purchase here.
BABYFIRST – Out and About – Entertainment on the Go! Out and About features the best of BabyFirst’s programming, which helps children learn everything under the sun, from their ABC’s to Animals, colors and shapes, and so much more! For fun on the run or a nap time car ride, enjoy the included BONUS audio CD filled with classic lullabies and nursery songs including Old MacDonald, Bingo, Hush Little Baby, and Rock-a-bye Baby. Purchase here.
It’s a race to the finish line as the Croods discover a gnarly new family activity: slateboarding. Catch up with the Croods and the rest of the Ahhh! Valley crew when Season 2 of Dawn of the Croods premieres August 26, on Netflix.
My girls and I love to binge watch together on Netflix. It has kind of become our thing on rainy days this summer. I think I enjoy the kids shows, just as much as they do. One of our favorites is Dawn of the Croods – so we are thrilled to share that Season 2 has been added to Netflix today, August 26! I think we were all secretly hoping for rain, even though the summer is coming to a close, so we could binge watch the whole season! If your little ones (or you) are fans of the show like we are, grab your free printable coloring pages here that feature your favorite Crood characters!
DAWN OF THE CROODS SEASON 2 SYNOPSIS Watch as Eep, Thunk, Grug, Ugga, Sandy and Gran encounter many new modern-day problems for the first time in history as they navigate life in the prehistoric Croodacious Era! Eep joins the first Scream-Leading team, sets up the first underground dance club, and takes up death-guarding at the watering hole; Grug tries to improve his hunting skills through the introduction of math and convinces the family to go on the first vacation; Thunk invents ventriloquism for the first-ever stand-up comedy show and tries the new fad, Slateboarding, with Eep.
Join the family as they meet new friends and encounter new creatures throughout Ahhh! Valley. Eep gets struck with the crush curse when a new cute guy, Kevin, comes to town; Thunk proves he’s responsible by babysitting the new, troublesome baby neighbor, Cliff; Grug finds a new friend, Gurg, to be his doppelganger when he wants to play hooky from his chores; and while on vacation, the whole family is attacked by a never-before-seen Tyrannoconda and meets a new family, The Broods, who live in a solitary utopia that seems too good to be true…
All of these new hilarious action-packed adventures and much more! Tune-in for more laughs only on Netflix August 26th!
I am a huge gamer, as most of you might know, and I am a big fan of the Ratchet and Clank video game series. My husband is as well and because of this, when the Ratchet and Clank movie was announced, we were thrilled! In fact, we took our young daughters to see it when it came out in theaters. We all really enjoyed the movie – in fact, my 5 year old says it is her favorite movie and asks to watch it all the time. I was excited to receive a copy of it on Blu-ray so that we could watch it at home again and again. Without giving anything away (because I want you to experience it like I did for the first time), I have put together a few reasons why fans of the Ratchet and Clank video game series will love the Ratchet and Clank movie.
All of your favorite characters will show up in the movie. I was so excited to see not only Ratchet and Clank (of course) but Captain Qwark, Doctor Nefarious, and more. IT was so much fun seeing them up on the big screen and as a part of this movie. I really enjoyed it – and I think any fan of the video games will too!
The Weapons
One of my favorite parts about the video game series is the weapons. There are lots of weapons to choose from and most of them make an appearance, even a quick one, in the movie. My favorite from the video games is the Sheepinator – and it shows up in the movie.
The Humor
The jokes and comedy in the movie are very similar to the feel of the video games. I was thrilled to see that they really stayed true to the games. There are some heartwarming moments too – and the plot is actually really great – however, the comedy impressed me.
Ratchet and Clank is a must see movie for those that are fans of the video games – and those that are new to the series as well! It is filled with family friendly comedy and I think that any family will enjoy it!
Disclosure: I was provided with this experience from Disney Cruise Lines. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.
For young cruisers, Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab features a Magic PlayFloor, a cruise industry first that blends the latest in gaming technology with Disney’s panache for storytelling. The interactive floor allows children to engage in group activities where their movements control the action, such as a virtual tilt maze. They can also experience virtual trips into their favorite Disney films, by flying over the streets of London with Peter Pan or riding ocean waves with Crush. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)
The Oceaneer Club and Lab are the “kids only” parts of the boat on the Disney Cruise Line ships. They are for ages 3 to 12 (must be fully toilet trained) and are full of excitement! Parents can sign their kids in and out as they please so that they can enjoy some adult time on the cruise. My girls loved these areas and were quite upset when I would go and pick them up. I had to practically beg them to come to dinner with me the first night. Our next cruise will be a 7 day, and I wouldn’t be surprised if my husband and I end up going to dinner once or twice without them.
You can preregister your child(ren) online, making it really easy to get the kids their magic bands the first night of the cruise. You can also register the first night of the cruise at the Oceaneers Club or Lab entrance. Before entering the Oceaneer Club and Lab, kids are required to wash their hands. There are actually hand washing machines in the front entrances – all kids have to do is stick their hands in and they spray soap and water on them. They even stop automatically!
Character Experiences
We all know that you have the chance to meet character like Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Cinderella, Tinkerbell, and so many more at the Disney parks. But on a Disney Cruise, it is the only place where kids (and families) get to PLAY with their favorite characters. Yes, you read that right. Our first morning aboard the Disney Dream was one of our most memorable. The Oceaneer Club had an open house – meaning parents could come check it out with their kids. During this time, they hosted Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends and WOW was I impressed! Toodles showed up and gave clues to certain Mickey Characters and guess what? Those characters showed up to dance and play games with the kids! My girls were able to toss beanbags with Goofy, learn some new doggy dance moves from Pluto, and dance to the Hokey Pokey with Mickey Mouse! Right after this, kids were invited to learn to use the force from a Jedi and even had to battle Stormtroopers! Talk about amazing! These are things that I know they will remember for a lifetime (and I will too!).
Activities
My jaw dropped when I saw the list of activities that would be available at the Oceaneer Club and Lab over the 3 days we would be on the Disney Dream. Not only are there numerous play areas that the kids can explore, but there is structured play as well. I asked my girls their favorite part about their time on board and it was cooking with a real chef! Yup, a chef came by and taught the kids how to make cookies one day, and the next day they got to decorate cupcakes!
On the Disney Dream, kids are transported to a far away galaxy at Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, a Force-filled play area inspired by the spacecraft from the legendary saga. Aboard the spaceship, younglings harness the power of the Force in the epic battle of good versus evil. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
There were many other activities the kids could participate in including Get the Hook (helping a certain Captain look for his favorite dress hook – this 3-day search for clues to catch the culprit will take them all over the ship, culminating in a reward from the Captain himself), Super Sloppy Science,, Jedi Training: Experience the Force, Pluto’s Pajama Party, Stitch’s Adventure Squad – and the list goes on and on. I can honestly say that kids could stay at the Club and/or Lab the entire day (they close at 1am sometimes!) and have the most fun they have ever had. There is always something going on there.
Plenty of options
No matter what your child likes to do, they will find something they will love in the Oceaneer Club and Lab. From video games, to interactive games, to crafts, to coloring – there is something for everyone. I had the chance to tour all of these areas before they opened for the day and I was blown away!
Oceaneer Club When you first step in to the Oceaneer Club, you see an open room – this is where the Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends took place. But off the center room there are 4 other areas – each themed around something Disney.
Andy’s Room: This room is amazing. It is set up just like Andy’s room (from the Toy Story series) and was one of my daughters’ favorite rooms. Kids can play with larger-than-life characters from the animated film, including Rex the dinosaur, Hamm the piggy bank and Mr. Potato Head. They can even crawl through a supersized Slinky Dog structure! I could often find my youngest laying in Andy’s bed watching a movie playing on his TV – it was adorable. She told me that she also loved to crawl through Slink Dog and of course, take a ride on Rex. If your child likes Toy Story, they will love this play area!
Disney Infinity: Children can interact with a complete set of Disney Infinity characters – and with each other – at this high-tech play area inspired by the popular video game. I am a HUGE Disney Infinity fan so I was fighting back the urge to start playing myself! Bringing virtual gaming into the real world, Disney Infinity Toy Box invites kids to take the place of their favorite character figures by standing atop a life-size Disney Infinity Base during gameplay. Children can even unlock exclusive Disney Cruise Line content to enjoy when playing Disney Infinity at home. How cool is that? Read my Disney Infinity reviews here.
Millennium Falcon: Join the Rebel Alliance! Kids can step inside the cockpit of Han Solo’s beloved starship and pilot the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” throughout the Star Wars universe. Capturing the excitement of the iconic film saga, this intergalactic play area also features arts and crafts, a large-screen TV that broadcasts Star Wars Rebel, and computer stations loaded with games from the Disney XD series. R2D2 was even there! My 5 year old loved playing here, and told me that she was secretly wishing Rey would stop by – maybe next time!
Pixie Hollow: Inspired by the popular film series, this whimsical space transports children to the magical world inhabited by Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly computers and listen to stories. This room really felt like Pizie Hollow to me. I am a Tinker Bell fan, so I loved this room. If I was a kid, most of my time would be spent in here.
The Oceaneer Club and Lab are connected by a large room called the media room. Here, kids can kick back in beanbag chairs and watch movies, play video games or even read a book. This expansive play area is also where food is served and fun-filled activities take place throughout the day (like cookie making!).
Oceaneer Lab
Animator’s Studio: Designed as a working animation studio, this room allows children to create original hand-drawn art or learn how to sketch their favorite Disney characters. Kids can even design and bring to life computer-animated characters! Sometimes animators will visit them and teach them how to draw characters and let them know a little bit about their job.
The Wheelhouse: Featuring numerous computers and large, high-definition LCD screens, this space gives young rapscallions the chance to hunt for lost treasure in Tides of Fortune, a Pirates of the Caribbean multiplayer game exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. Navigator simulators even let young buccaneers steer a ship through the mysterious waters of the Caribbean!
Craft Studio: Youngsters seeking a more tactile experience can unplug from technology and head to this studio to create hands-on arts and crafts.
Playmation: Young superheroes-in-training can gear up at this state-of-the-art play space and experience the new Playmation game system that lets them team up with Marvel’s The Avengers! Thanks to wearable gear that interacts with movement and the environment, kids are invited to complete missions, battle villains and save mankind—all while out at sea! We own Playmation and my girls love playing it at home – so they were thrilled to see it on the ship as well! Read my Playmation review here.
It’s A Small World Nursery
If you have kids under 3 (or a 3 year old that is not yet fully toilet trained), Disney had an area for them as well – the It’s A Small World Nursery. This place is super cute! I was told that the characters and princesses love to hang out in the nursery. The cast members will even take photos of your child(ren) interacting with them and give them to you on your last day!
For children ages 3-12, dinner is served from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Oceaneer Club and Lab. They include kid’s favorites such as macaroni and cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, french fries, vegetables, fruit, etc. I love that they serve dinner (and lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm too!) to the kids because that way you know if they are hungry, they will have the chance to eat. Natalie, the Youth Activities Manager, told us that kids will not be forced to eat – which I think is great – but the option will be there. My mom and I had reservations at Palo, the adult only restaurant, and so we were able to let the girls get something to eat while at the Oceaneer Club.
Safety
Disney always cares about the safety of their guests – especially kids. So there is no need to worry about your children while they are in the hands of the cast members at the Oceaneer Club and Lab. I spoke to you a little bit about the wave phones when I gave you tips on cruising with preschoolers – they are a great way for the Club and Lab to get in touch with you if there is an emergency or if your child wants to leave. As I briefly mentioned, they are given magic bands during registration. These are used to keep track of the kids as well as inform cast members of any allergies or medical conditions. When I would pick up the girls, they would be able to tell me exactly what room they were playing in thanks to the magic bands. Kids can keep these bands as souvenir and to use on future cruises for $12.95 – or simply return them the last day of the cruise at no cost. These areas have loud alarms on all of the doors to make sure that no child is trying to leave. In order to pick up your child, you need to tell the cast member a secret password that you set up during registration. You will also need to present your Key to the Wold card to confirm you are connected with that child.
Kids size everything
From the chairs and tables to the bathrooms – Disney has thought of it all. I was really impressed by the bathrooms in the Oceaneer Club – they were so cute and kid sized! My 3 year old who just became toilet trained, was comfortable enough to go to the bathroom all by herself here (and that made me a happy mom!). On the 5th deck, where the Club and Lab are, the ceilings are lower than any of the other decks. This helps the kids feel more safe.
The Oceaneer Club and Lab are the perfect place to the let the kids run around have fun – while you unwind and get in some adult relaxation (or have a few drinks at one of the clubs on board!). This is just part 2 in an 8 part series – a guide to the adult activities on board is coming up soon, so watch for that one so you can plan your kid-free time on the Disney Cruise Line!
Disclosure: Lionsgate has provided me with the prize pack for the winner and myself. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.
The Wild Life looks like such a cute movie! My family saw the previews when we went to see Ice Age Collision and my girls have been asking to go see it ever since. We will be sure to bring them opening weekend, September 9, 2016. I love all of the animal characters, and I know they will be my daughters’ favorite part. I am guessing that Rosie will be my favorite – who do you think will be yours?
About The Wild Life
From the over-exuberant parrot Mak to the snack-obsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to the commonsensical kingfisher Kiki and the always-cool chameleon Carmello, things are larger-than-life on a tropical isle that is pure wild animal paradise. Then Robinson Crusoe, a marooned human, arrives in the midst of a furious storm, and their lives are forever changed by this bewildering new “creature.” No matter their differences, castaway human and quirky animals embark on an hilarious new adventure, building the island’s first tree-house and surviving together. But when two conniving members of the animal kingdom — the savage cats Mal & May – pounce into a battle for control of the island, Crusoe and his animal posse must uncover the true power of friendship against all odds (even savage cats). Summit Entertainment presents, Studiocanal and nWave Pictures present, in association with Anton Capital Entertainment S.C.A. and Illuminata Pictures.
As most of you know, I am a huge gamer. Ever since I was a little girl and I got my first gaming console, I have been hooked! I don’t discriminate – from board games, to consoles, to mobile – I love all forms of gaming! One of my favorite games to play is Skylanders, so of course when they launched Skylanders® Battlecast in May, I downloaded it right away. Skylanders Battlecast is the latest mobile game in the Skylanders franchise – and it is so much fun! I personally enjoy the single player campaign, but there is an online multiplayer option as well. In this mobile trading card game, you collect both digital and physical Skylanders Battlecast cards to build the ultimate team and bring them to life in epic online battles! Simply scan physical character cards with a mobile device camera to add them to your in-game deck.
I am excited to let you know that in specially marked boxes of General Mills Cereal you can find three free Battlecast cards (including an exclusive character card!!) inside every participating box. Specially marked Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Cheerios and Reese’s Puffs include the character cards and are on shelves at major retailers nationwide through September 2016. How exciting is that? I already love General Mills Cereal, but now I have an even bigger reason to pick up some boxes! Fans like me can collect four brand new, exclusive cards – the full set contains ten cards. For a limited time, these exclusive cards cannot be found anywhere else. They feature the characters Sonic Boom, Trigger Happy, Prism Break and Hot Head.
I have been teaching my young girls to be gamers just like their mommy, so of course we have lots of family game nights. But thanks to General Mills Cereal and Skylanders Battlecast, these have turned in to game mornings! We love to play over a big bowl of our favorite cereals now, and it has become kind of a tradition. My daughters get excited to open up the new Skylanders Battlecast cards that come in our boxes and see if they got any new ones. We even used some blank card printouts to create our own Battlecast cards one morning – and they loved it!
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Dinotrux recently celebrated it’s first birthday and I have a great way for you and your little ones to help celebrate! My daughters love watching Dinotrux on Netflix. We have watched both seasons that are available all the way through several times. So, of course, they were super thrilled to have their own little birthday party for their favorite characters. Grab your printable party pack and celebrate Dinotrux’s first birthday with your little ones!
This party pack includes hours of fun for you and your little ones! There are letters to spell Happy Birthday, party hats, decorations, treat bag name tags, invitations, recipes, a Pin the Wrecking Ball on Ty game, and so much more! We had a blast with ours – and of course put on our favorite episodes of Dinotrux while celebrating. This is the perfect party pack to use for your child’s Dinotrux themed birthday party as well. Dinotrux Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix now!
DINOTRUX SEASON 2 SYNOPSIS Ty and his best friend Revvit are back, building and battling in an all-new DINOTRUX Season 2! The turf war escalates when D-Structs unveils a buzz-saw tail, battles with battering-ram Skya and kidnaps Revvit. Together the team saves the Ottos from a meteor crash, goes underground to escape the Desert Scraptors and builds a racetrack with Ton-Ton’s friends the Dumps. The fun never ends with the crew that’s half dinosaur, half truck and all awesome!
New Characters & Species
ROLLODON (MONTANOCERATOPS + STEAMROLLER): Steamrollers crossed with Chasmosaurs, the powerful Rollodons are always on the move, migrating in herds like wild buffalo and flattening everything in their path. They use their giant rollers to crack and churn ore out of the ground, eating on the go, and their simple jaw structure allows them to say only one word: “roll.”
GLUPHOSAUR (DILOPHOSAURS + GLUE GUNS): Lightning fast and fiercely protective of their treasured green ore, gluphosaurs will spit sticky glue at any Truxwho dares get too close!
TOWACONSTRICTOR (SNAKE + TOW CHAINS): Slithering metallic snakes of the Mechazoic World, these rattlers can cause trouble for anyone who ventures too close to their nest in The Dark Forest… but they can also be convinced to link together to form long tow cables to help a Trux or Tool in need.
SCRAPTOR WITH GIANT HORN: Sun-bleached and with crooked metal horns growing out of their heads, desert scraptors hide underground, using ore to lure unwitting Trux to their secret trap doors where they pounce out and attack. Creatures of instinct, they honor a very specific system of hierarchy and rank, following the “Alpha Scraptor” with the biggest horns.
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