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Holiday Gift Guide 2012 | Hexbug Warriors Battling Robots Battle Arena – from $20

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by Filed Under: Holiday2010, Kids, Review

published date: November 15, 2012
modified datt: November 15,2012

I recently had a chance to review the new Hexbug Warriors Battling Robots Battle Arenafor our Holiday Gift Guide for 2012!  If your child is into Hexbugs, then this just takes the experience to a whole new level.  AND, the Best Toys Guide named HEXBUG Warriors as Top Toys for Christmas 2012!

The newest addition to the Hexbug family, the Hexbug Warriors Battling Robots Battle Arenas come with 2 Nano specimens and 10 easy connect pieces, giving you the freedom to get creative and see how many ways your Nanos can battle!  Outfit your Warrior with strategic combinations of mechanical weapons and armor to outmaneuver rivals, and battle to control the fate of each academy’s Warrior fleet.  Choose from Viridia vs. Bionika, Caldera vs. Tronikon or Caldera vs. Bionika


Choose Training Mode, with unlimited health, for scrimmages and testing purposes. Power Warriors into Match Mode for competition. Once put in Match Mode, each robot’s Shock Sensor activates its Damage Indicator Light which changes colors from green to yellow to red and blinks more rapidly as its health decreases. Warriors can then be reset after each battle.  It sounds complicated but it’s really not and because you can change the game in so many ways, it keeps the kids entertained for quite a while trying to figure out which way to win the battle!

If you’re not familiar with Hexbugs yet, they are micro-creature toy robots that take on the movements of real bugs. Hexbugs have just a few simple behaviors: they move forward with a classic alternating tripod gait, looking very much like a real bug.  And, if an obstruction touches either of the antennae, or if it detects a loud sound it will back up to the left and then continue forward.  In fact, the first time I ever saw one, they kind of freaked me out a little because they are so realistic in their behaviors.

The Hexbug Nano series also flips itself over if it is placed on its back. It has an off-set motor in it which causes it to vibrate.  Again, so realistic it’s a little un-nerving for this mama.  These little bug robots are quite popular with boys, though, and do not seem to bother them one bit!

Find Hexbug Warriors Battling Robots Battle Arena wherever Hexbugs are sold.  Amazon has these priced around $30 right now with FREE Prime or Super Saver shipping and Toys R Us has them for $19.99 with Free Shoprunner 2-day shipping (make sure to sign in to your Shoprunner account)!

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hexbug International.  All opinions are 100% mine.

 

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LEGO Creationary Game $34.95 Ideas Book $15

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Holiday2010, Online Shopping

published date: November 13, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

This game is popular for 2012 and the Holiday Season.

Pick up LEGO Creationary Game for $34.95.

Introducing LEGO Games, the world’s first collection of games that you build, play and change. With the unique buildable LEGO Dice and changeable rules, LEGO Games is a great way of having fun together with family and friends. Roll the LEGO Dice to select one of four exciting building categories: vehicles, buildings, nature or things. With three levels of difficulty you can show off your building skills, while the others guess what you are creating. A great game for family and friends to test your imagination, creativity, building and guessing skills to the max. An interactive game for 3 – 8 players. Game play approximately 30-60 minutes.

The The LEGO Ideas Book priced at $14.95 (from $24.99) would be a great supplement as it gives you over 500 ideas of things to make with your LEGOs!

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Razor Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike $178 (from $290)

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Holiday2010, Kids, Online Shopping

published date: November 12, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

Check out the deal on the Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike, on sale for 39% off at $177.72 shipped from Amazon!

  • Scaled down, battery-powered electric moto-cross dirt bike for off-road riding
  • Super quiet, single speed, chain driven motor with a twist grip throttle control
  • Large knobby tires; hand operated rear brake
  • Speeds up to 12 miles per hour with no pedaling needed!
  • Designed for ages 12 and up; 90-day warranty – although many reviews say their 7-year olds love it!
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 200 reviews!

If you’re looking for motorized on-the-go items for your kids, check out some of these other fun ideas:

Razor Ground Force Drifter Kart – $237.50 from $330.
Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike – a little over $100 off at $286.49.
Peg Perego Polaris Outlaw – Pink or Red for $219 from $274.

Head to Amazon for a look!

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Baby Einstein 9-piece Bundle $20 shipped free to store ($40 value)

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Baby, Holiday2010, Walmart

published date: November 12, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

This is a great deal on some of the most popular Baby Einstein baby toys from Walmart!  Get 9-pieces for just $20 shipped FREE Site to Store.

Includes:

  • Take Along Tunes
  • Shake & Teethe
  • Caterpillar Rattle and Teethe
  • Bendy Ball
  • Roller-Pillar Activity Balls (5 balls)

We have had three of those toys and the kids loved them!  If purchased separately, these would be about $40 total!

Amazon has them for $6-$10 each!

Go through ShopatHome.com to get 5% back today only!

 

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Little Tikes Pink or Brown Play Kitchen – $80 shipped!

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by Filed Under: Holiday2010, Kids, Online Shopping, Walmart

published date: November 12, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

Head to Walmart for a look at the Little Tikes Gourmet Prep ‘N Serve Kitchen in Pink for just $79.97 shipped!

The Little Tikes Gourmet Prep ‘N Serve Kitchen is an ultra-modern kitchen play set that has everything little chefs need to play pretend cooking. The little kitchen set includes real cooking sounds, “granite” countertops, “stainless steel” appliances, and ample cabinet space, as well as separate cooking and eating areas.

Little Tikes Gourmet Prep ‘N Serve Kitchen:Design:

  • Sturdy construction
  • Made of plastic

Little Tikes Kitchen Features:

  • Sleek “granite” countertops
  • “Stainless steel” appliances
  • Microwave, refrigerator and oven with working doors
  • Large sink with modern-style faucet

Little Tikes Kitchen Sound Effects:

  • Electronic stove burners make real cooking sounds

Accessories:

  • Cabinets for storage
  • Includes 18 accessories

You can also get it in Brown for the same price!

Go through ShopatHome to get 5% back – last day!

Need food?  Check out the food deals and shopping cart I showed you on Amazon.


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*HOT* Personalized Stocking $7.99 Shipped

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by Filed Under: Holiday2010, Online Shopping, Today Only

published date: November 12, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

I know, I know, Halloween has not yet arrived, Thanksgiving is behind but if you are similar to me you shop for Christmas holidays year around!

Head over to Vistaprint and pick up a PERSONALIZED Christmas Stocking for $7.99 shipped!

Grab one for the kids, dog, cat, teacher, cousin, best friend, etc.

You CAN get more than one!

Grab your Personalized Stocking for $7.99 shipped.

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HOT!!! RipStick DLX $44.99 shipped today!

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by Filed Under: Holiday2010, Hot Deals, Kids, Online Shopping, Today Only

published date: November 12, 2012
modified datt: November 12,2012

If a RipStick is on your list, then jump on this deal!

Grab the RipStick DLX in Black for just $39.99 today plus $5 shipping from Sport.Woot!  

Best described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, the RipStik DLX caster board is distinguished by its pivoting deck and 360-degree inclined caster trucks, which offers a snowboard-like carving ability. The RipStik DLX features an aluminum torsion bar for wicked grinds and carbon fiber deck graphics. Like the original RipStik, the DLX moves you forward with a simple weight transfer that lets you turn or accelerate without pushing–just like when you’re carving down the slopes.

Recommended for ages 8 years and older

  • Groundbreaking caster board that acts like a skateboard/snowboard hybrid
  • Pivoting deck and 360-degree caster trucks enable snowboard-like carving
  • Spiked traction pads, a kick tail and nose, and a concave deck design combine to improve foot control
  • 76-millimeter polyurethane wheels and precision ABEC-5 bearing casters provide a smooth ride on almost any type of pavement
  • Inclined caster trucks
  • Concave deck platform with carbon fiber graphics
  • Supports up to 220 pounds
  • Riser pads for smoother landings
  • Spinning aluminum torsion bar for extreme grinding

These are at least $60 at all the other places I checked online this morning and even more in other places, so hurry over to Sport.Woot! to grab this awesome deal before they sell out!

 

 

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Popular Christmas Movies – $5 to $15: Prep and Landing, Elf and more!

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Entertainment, Holiday2010, Online Shopping

published date: November 11, 2012
modified datt: November 11,2012

Looking for some new Holiday Movies to enjoy with the family this year?  I love giving these at the beginning of the season so we can watch them all season long!

Here are some great ones that I’m finding right now:

*Amazon prices are subject to change.  These prices were good at time of posting.

Head to Amazon for a look!

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