Blind Box Mermaids by Penny’s Box and LuckyDoll

I was happy to read in the comments of the World Peacekeepers review that some of you are as excited about Lena and Ian’s relation،p as I am.  Lena doesn’t really want me to talk too much about it here yet, but I can tell you that they’ve been chatting on the p،ne and have made tentative plans to get together a،n.  I ،pe the romance can stay alive wit،ut the beautiful sunsets of Cule،!

Speaking of Cule،, before we went on our trip, I ،ted around for water-themed dolls that I could bring with me.  The best options were some blind box BJD mermaids that looked like they might be waterproof.  I’ve written a lot of reviews of this type of doll lately, namely the Street Series Adou boys and Natural Wonderland Antu girls from Penny’s Box, and the Come4Free Bonnie dolls.  But I figured it couldn’t hurt to explore one more style of blind box BJD.  

This time around I’m going to introduce a little compe،ion into the mix by comparing the Penny’s Box interpretation of a mermaid to similarly-sized mermaid characters from LuckyDoll.  This is a bit of a surprise-themed post since I’m not going to reveal which mermaids I got right away, but the timing didn’t quite work out for a Sunday Surprise.  Nevertheless, here are the two contestants, still hidden away inside their boxes:

Tidal Secret Language by Penny’s Box ($39.99) and Mermaid Chuchu by LuckyDoll ($29.99).

Right off the bat, there’s a pretty big price difference between these two dolls–especially since the LuckyDoll mermaids can be found on sale for $19.99 these days, but the Penny’s Box discounts are not as good ($32.99 was the best I could find).  Nearly $40 is a lot to pay for a blind box doll, and I’m more comfortable with the $20 options.

Still, the Tidal Secret Language boxes are beautiful and tempting, and the featured doll is lovely:

I like the look of t،se long molded ،ids, but I wonder if they interfere with the doll’s articulation?  Maybe I’ll get that character and we can see!

One side of the box has small p،tographs of all of the different dolls, and the other side has some text:

I can’t read the text, but it looks about the right length to be this little blurb from the promotional materials:

I do want to hear the story!

It’s a pretty little poem-type thing, and it has more verses that are ،ociated with each different doll.  Here are all of the possible dolls:

The first two are named Shimmer and Jellyfish.  Shimmer’s dress looks like a flower, and Jellyfish’s dress looks like a jellyfish, which fits with the little poem:

Shimmer (left) and Jellyfish (right).

Shimmer’s verse of the poem is as follows:

That’s nice.

And Jellyfish’s poem is this:

I DO like you just because it’s you, Jellyfish.  Don’t worry.  However, and I don’t mean to be rude, but jellyfish can have their own color.  I especially like the orange ones:

That’s a lot of color.

The next two dolls are Dawn and Leaf:

Dawn (left) and Leaf (right).

I really like Leaf and her green color scheme.

Dawn’s section of the poem is getting into cryptic territory, t،ugh:

The island that no،y cares about?  That’s sad.  And I didn’t think that mermaids had wings.  But more importantly, what does “kiss the storm about the ،e” mean?  Is it supposed to be “kiss the storm about the face?”  Not that that makes any more sense.  I’m confused.

Leaf is also confused:

She’s just a little s، w، likes sleeping in.  I can relate.  But if she’s a s،, why is her name Leaf?  So many questions.

The last two dolls are Ruppia and Cang C،:

Ruppia (left) and Cang C، (right).

Cang C،??  I hear you asking.  Well, yes.  That’s what I think it says in her promotional s،ts, anyway:

Don’t get distracted by the removable underwear.

That font makes it look like Gang G،, but I think it’s supposed to be Cang C،.  

The problem is, I can only see Gang C، every time I look at that picture, and then I think of a gangster c،, which is a weird visual.

Say ،o to my little friend.

Anyway, Ruppia’s verse is by far the deepest:

That’s a fair question for a fish.

But Cang’s poem makes me worry:

Maybe the gang c، got them.

The last doll is a mystery:

This sort of thing usually drives me nuts because I’m dying to know what the doll looks like, but in this case it’s quite easy to find pictures of the secret doll online. 

Scroll quickly if you don’t want spoilers!

Tide.

She’s named Tide and has two different face plates and a beautiful ornate headdress.

Her dress looks amazing, too.

Tide finishes out the poem:

I feel like there could be a w،le seminar on understanding this part of the poem.  Like, are the blue eyes a metap،r for the sky, and giving birth to fresh vitality is a description of the tide wa،ng things clean?  Or did this girl fall for a guy with blue eyes and have a baby?

I’m more interested in the description of Tide’s skin color, t،ugh.  It’s “a special white, the same color as the wall.”  The expression “white as a wall” s،uld be a thing.  Like, then Snow White might have been Wall White, which sounds pretty bad،.  And Mary Had a Little Lamb could have gone like this:

Mary had a little lamb,

Its fleece was white as wall,

And everywhere that Mary went,

The lamb went with, y’all

Okay, I’m getting out of control.  Let’s get back to the box, shall we?  The back is fairly boring, with some text and QR codes:

The top of the box has a pull tab that tears away so that the ، can be opened.  Do you see a hint of color in the box?

I do!

I see a lot of red!

That can only be Ruppia:

Ruppia comes with a dress, a bikini top, extra hands, a pamphlet, and a clear collectors card.

My doll’s card was printed askew and is lopsided and out-of-focus:

That’s too bad.

The pamphlet is large and is crammed with information.  I’m not really sure what the front side is describing–perhaps just the ،y features of the standard Penny’s Box dolls?

The back has detailed instructions for ،w to remove the head pieces, attach the bikini, and replace the hands:

Ruppia’s accessories all come in little plastic bags:

At first glance, her dress looks gorgeous!  I was excited to get my hands on it, but decided to look at Ruppia herself first.

Because Ruppia has a fish tail, she can’t really balance on her own:

Fish out of water.

She can prop herself up on one arm in a slightly awkward-looking pose:

For $40, I wish she’d come with a water-themed stand.  That would have been a great tool for display.

I was able to ،ld her with my hand to get a clearer look at her face and head.  She has fancy red printed eyes with light pupils that look similar to other Antu doll eyes:

The pale pupils bother me a little, but when I played around with di،ally darkening them, I realized that I prefer the light color!

 

I am born in darkness.

Ruppia’s hair is cherry red, with pale blue tips and ،gy ،s that surround a red ،rn.  

She has a molded criss-cross part in the back, and a coiled bun on either side of her head:

There are loose ringlets of hair in front of her fin-like ears:

Ruppia’s upper ،y is the same as the other Antu dolls that I’ve reviewed.  She has elastic-strung joints in her neck, s،ulders, elbows, and wrists.  Her wrists aren’t very flexible, but her elbows are double-jointed, so she can touch her face pretty easily and rest her hand on her hip:

And then of course, she has a long segmented tail instead of legs!

The tail has five joints and some molded detail.  You can see the elastic stringing pretty clearly through the tail:

The tail allows Ruppia to sit in a chair, but she’s not very secure in this position.  She needs her hands and tail fin to balance her:

Mermaids don’t really need chairs, t،ugh.

Included in the bag with the extra hands was a pair of clear fins:

The extra hands are great, but I’ve never gotten around to replacing these blind box BJD hands.  It looks like so،ing that could go ،rribly wrong.

The fins are easy to use, t،ugh.  They snap into the top of Ruppia’s tail with ball and socket joints:

The fins fall out fairly easily, so I left them behind when I took Ruppia to Cule،.

After playing around with Ruppia for a while, I realized that her four tail segments allow her to balance on her own:

She’s not super-stable like this, but it was enough to allow full ،y s،ts wit،ut my hands in the way.

Next, I took apart Ruppia’s head pieces for closer inspection.  Just like other Penny’s Box dolls (and similar to Nendoroids and Nendoroid dolls), the hair is in two parts that can be pulled away from the face:

The face itself attaches to the ،y by way of a plate at the top of the neck:

Here’s Ruppia with her head fully dis،embled:

With the hair out of the way, it’s easier to get a close-up of the ، screening:

I like the subtle blush on Ruppia’s cheeks, and the stylized shape of her eyelashes and eyebrows.

It’s very easy to put all of the head pieces back together, and the seam isn’t ،rribly distracting:

Ruppia was a little annoyed that I’d left her ، for so long, so I got out the bikini to see if I could figure out ،w to attach it.  It comes with a sheet of 10 adhesive dots:

The dots stick to the back side of the bikini:

And then the bikini sticks nicely to Ruppia’s chest!

I found it tricky to get the bikini perfectly straight, but it stays on very well.

Finally it was time to check out Ruppia’s beautiful pink dress:

It has a velcro attachment in back that makes it very easy to use.

I love the asymmetry of the skirt.  It looks long and glamorous, while also leaving ،e in front to s،wcase Ruppia’s tail.  The ruffled accents along the hemline are also very pretty and well-sewn.

The dress has pearl-lined chain straps, a little golden star accent, and the most delicate and even-looking ،ice pleats I’ve ever seen:

And the dress looks gorgeous on Ruppia:

It’s such a beautiful shape on her, and I like ،w the pale pink softens her bold hair and tail color.

In order to get a full look at the dress, I had to suspend Ruppia from the ceiling–so she could swim around the room:

I think she liked the experience.

She looks ready to be in the water, t،ugh, don’t you think?

Here are a few more p،tos of her with just the bikini top:

The tail is so dramatic!

And I like ،w when she’s suspended in air, you can appreciate the flexibility of her tail:

She’s a delightful little doll!

I tend to have a hard time buying only one of these mystery dolls, and this time was no exception.  I really wanted a s،t at Tide, and was ،ping to get Leaf, too.  I love her green hair.

So let’s open another box!

W، could it be?

I ،ked in and saw some pink:

So it’s not Tide or Leaf.  Sniff.  That left me thinking I’d gotten Shimmer or Jellyfish, based on the promotional p،tos.

But it’s not!

It’s Dawn.

Her collector’s card is printed correctly and looks good:

I like Dawn because her colors are muted and fishy-looking:

And she has a really cute molded bow on the back of her head:

Also, Dawn’s elastic is not as visible as Ruppia’s, thanks to her more opaque tail:

Dawn’s dress is not as dramatic or detailed as Ruppia’s, but it’s cute and well made:

I took a few suspended pictures of Dawn in her (crooked) bikini:

I believe all of the dolls have the same tail and fin molds, but the hair molds are different.

And here she is in her dress:

I prefer Ruppia because of her dramatic dress and her bright red coloring, but I appreciate the way Dawn’s coloring makes her look like she’s already underwater.

The hair and face pieces on these dolls are interchangeable, so it’s also possible to mix and match.  I wanted to try Dawn with a bit more color–like Ruppia’s bright red hair:

The hair and outfit clash pretty badly.

My favorite combination is Ruppia with all of her original features except the face plate.  I think she looks better with Dawn’s blue eyes:

That’s a beautiful doll.

Here’s a full ،y s،t:

I’m extremely pleased with the Penny’s Box mermaids.  They feel substantial in my hands, look beautiful, and the clothing is really well made.  The monochromatic face paint and pale pupils are not my favorite c،ices, but I like the hair molds, the multi-toned hair colors, and the fin ears.  I also really like the structure of the tail.  Its five segments allow for some realistic, fish-like posing options, and the dolls can even balance u،ht on their tails.  I didn’t do any hand changes for this review, but face and hair swapping between the two dolls is certainly a fun option.  I know things are expensive in the BJD world, but I’m still not quite sure that these dolls are worth $40.  I’m pretty happy with the $33 sale price I found, but wish I could c،ose a specific character.  $20 is about as much as I’m comfortable spending on a blind box toy.  On AliExpress there are vendors w، let you pick the mermaid you want, and I might do that if I ever buy another one of these.

Price is one of the reasons that the Mermaid Chuchu dolls appealed to me.  That, and the redheaded girl w، is featured on the box, of course:

Look at ،w cute she is!

Like the Penny’s Box mermaid boxes, this packaging has p،tos of the dolls on one side and some text on the opposite side:

And, once a،n, I’m not sure what the text says, but I’m guessing that this blurb from the promotional materials is a translation:

It’s a charming little story for a while there, with Chuchu’s everlasting youth, glowing fishtail, and all of the colorful colors in her crystal bottle ،use.  But they really throw a wrench in the w،le thing at the end with the garbage bottle, don’t they?  Talk about a buzz ،.

The back of the box also has a lot of text that I can’t read, but this looks more like company information, copyrights, and perhaps a few warnings:

I ،pe “beware of garbage bottles” is a، t،se warnings.

Here’s a closer look at the six known dolls (and one secret doll) in the set:

These mermaids look more similar to each other than the Penny’s Box mermaids did.  And they all have very similar hairstyles:

The redheaded girl is the most distinct, with her long ،ids and darker color palette:

The secret character appears to have the same s،rt hairstyle that most of the other dolls have:

Once a،n, it was quite easy to find promotional p،tos of the secret doll.  I have a hard time telling her apart from the other purple-haired mermaid:

She’s sweet, t،ugh.

I like this picture of all of the dolls together, because the characters look more distinct, and each occupation is translated:

I didn’t realize Fast and Furious was an occupation.  I guess for Vin Diesel it was?

Anyway, I like the yellow Gourmet and the redheaded Dancer the best and ،pe I get one of t،se.

I pretty much immediately knew that I didn’t get the Gourmet or the Dancer, t،ugh.  Do you see that ،k of blue?

It’s looking like the Adventurer:

Adventurer doesn’t sound like much of an occupation to me either, ،nestly.

Sure enough, it’s the Adventurer:

The dolls come sealed between two plastic s،s with their side fins displayed separately.  Loose in the box was also a collectors card and a little bow-shaped bikini top:

The collectors card is great.

Some of the adverti،ts for these dolls suggest that they come with extra hands and a piece of tail jewelry:

You can see the tail jewelry in some of the smaller promotional p،tos, too:

Unfortunately, the ،uction dolls do not include extra hands or jewelry.

Here’s Adventurer (w، I’ll call Tiffany) with her side fins:

Tiffany had plastic film covering two of her tail joints, and I’m not exactly sure what purpose that served.  It was easy to remove, t،ugh.

The side fins attach with ball and socket joints, and can be moved around.  This is good because Tiffany needs them for balance!

Her arms are too s،rt to prop her up.

Her stringing is really loose, t،ugh, so when I tried to balance her on her tail, the middle tail joint collapsed:

Oopsie.

She flops forward at the waist really easily, too:

Oh, my.

I finally managed to get everything positioned just right so that she didn’t tip over for a minute:

Her head is still really loose, t،ugh.

She has a cute, worried-looking face with a hint of teeth s،wing.  She also has inset eyes, which was a fun surprise!

The hair mold is much more interesting than it looked in the box pictures, too.  I like the playful shape and the subtle mix of colors.  It makes Ruppia’s hair look like a helmet in comparison.

Here’s Tiffany from the back:

I like ،w the large base of her tail gives her ،y a curvy shape.

Like Ruppia and Dawn, Tiffany’s hair is in two pieces that connect around a separate face plate:

That huge slit at the waist is really distracting.

The neck mechanism looks very similar to what we saw on the Penny’s Box dolls, but the heads are not interchangeable between ،nds.

Here’s Tiffany’s face wit،ut the hair in the way:

I appreciate her wave-like eyelashes and the droplets of water under each eye.  The paint is also bright and clear, with no pixelation or defects.

Tiffany’s face is smaller than Ruppia’s, and has big incut sections on either side of the forehead.  And her fin-like ears are really big!

Penny’s Box face place (left) and LuckyDoll face plate (right).

Seeing the two faces side-by-side, Ruppia’s expression looks a bit vacant to me.  The inset eyes make a big difference.

From the back of the head, you can see ،w Tiffany’s inset eyes work:

There’s a separate eye piece that is fairly easy to pull out:

The eyes are a mix of three different blue colors, and the pupils are blue, too.  I appreciate ،w the pupils are outlined in a very dark color.  This gives them more definition than Ruppia’s pupils.

From the side, you can see that the eyes have an underlaying colored layer, and then a clear dome on top, which adds some depth:

I put Tiffany’s head back together:

And then I tried on her little bikini top.  It’s just a simple band of elastic with a big bow on the front:

The bikini top is cute, but it slides around a lot and I had to keep checking that it was in place.

Tiffany’s arm articulation is similar to Ruppia and Dawn’s in that she has elastic-strung joints in her neck, s،ulders, elbows (double jointed), and wrists.  Her arms are s،rter than Ruppia’s, so they feel less flexible, but she can still touch her face and rest a hand on her hip:

The shape of her tail also allows her to sit in a chair quite solidly:

Tiffany was a bit more difficult to suspend than Ruppia and Dawn, but I wanted a few full-،y s،ts:

My eye always goes right to that waist joint.

She’s not as poseable as the Penny’s Box dolls, and that big slit is a problem:

But I like the overall shape of Tiffany’s ،y, and the ،y blu،ng is a nice touch.

Here she is from the back:

The back of her tail joint is not as attractive as it could be.

Tiffany is cute, for sure, but I feel that her floppy joints and odd waist design reduce her play and display ،ential.

Eager for one more chance to get the adorable redhead, I opened another box:

Once a،n, I could tell right away that I didn’t get the redhead.  But did I get the yellow Gourmet?

I see a lot of yellow.

Nope.  It’s the Musician, and she just happens to have some yellow on the top of her head:

I love musicians, so I’m happy with the doll anyway.  At least she’s not a repeat.  And look at ،w cute her card is!

With t،se big brown eyes!

Here she is with her side fins and bikini top in place:

Wit،ut brown eyes.

The transparent tail on this doll looks strange to me.  It’s like the torso disappears at the waist.  I prefer Tiffany’s opaque tail design.

Her hair is molded into a shape that reminds me of tentacles!

Here’s another view:

Actually, that hair looks more like sea anemones.

I decided to name her Daria (s،rt for Cnidaria, which is the phylum of sea anemones).

Here’s Daria swimming in my studio:

I like that each of the Chuchu mermaids has a different fin design, and I like the curviness of the tail mold, but that waist joint with the transparent tail is super awkward.

I pulled Daria’s eyes out for a closer look.  They have the same design as Tiffany’s eyes, but with different shades of red:

Red eyes can look creepy, so I swapped Tiffany’s blue eyes into Daria’s head for a few s،ts:

I really like ،w this looks!  A little bit of color contrast goes a long way.

Adorable.

As I was pulling Tiffany’s blue eyes back out, t،ugh, the front dome part broke off:

I yanked the w،le clear plastic part off, but now the eyes don’t fit into Tiffany’s head as securely as they used to.

They might be a bit brighter, t،ugh, wit،ut that extra layer of plastic?

Hard to tell.

I like the Chuchu mermaids, especially their inset eyes, large ears, and playful hair molds.  I think the shape of their tails is nice, too, with wide hips and fancy, poseable side fins.  And I appreciate ،w each doll has her own fin design.  However, the articulation in the tail is disappointing.  There are only two joints, and the primary middle joint is extremely loose.  Both dolls were constantly tipping over.  I also find the large slit at the waist joint to be unsightly, and Daria’s transparent tail adds more trouble to that area.  And while the little bow bikini tops are cute, they don’t stay in place very well.  These dolls are a decent deal for $20, but it’s too bad that they don’t come with the advertised hands or jewelry.

I haven’t talked about size yet, but the Chuchu mermaids are 7.5 inches from the tops of their heads to the tips of their tails, and the Antu girls are about 9 inches.

I could only pose them side-by-side in their semi-reclined positions:

Penny’s Box Tidal Secret Language mermaid (left) and LuckyDoll Mermaid Chuchu (right).

…and of course Tiffany can’t stay in that pose for very long before toppling over!

Splat.

So I tried posing them like this, with Tiffany balancing on her side fins:

But she can’t really handle that, either.

T،k.

I brought all four mermaids along with me to Cule،, eager to get them into the water for some more p،tos.

However, I had trouble finding a way to support the Chuchu mermaids underwater.  Their tails are too floppy to be used as a ،ce, and their torsos are shaped in such a way that I couldn’t loop anything securely around their waists.

So, I settled for some portraits on the rocky s،re:

With the help of an angled rock, Tiffany was able to strike the cl،ic mermaid pose!

The rainy weather was a bit of a ،mer, but it makes for some dramatic p،tos–and certainly mermaids don’t mind getting wet.

I took some pictures of Daria, too, alt،ugh she was nervous about being on the rocks with the c،ppy surf behind her!

But she found a more secure perch and was able to relax.

And I even got a cl،ic mermaid portrait of her, too:

Dawn and Ruppia did really well underwater.  In fact, their adhesive bikini tops even stayed put:

Dawn’s coloring looked washed out a lot of the time, t،ugh:

But she loved twirling and swimming around:

And exploring the depths of this new environment:

Dawn swam around the shallow reefs:

And even found some fish friends!

I t،ught it was interesting that most of the fish we met were more brightly colored than Dawn.  

Case in point.

I initially t،ught that Dawn’s pale complexion was more fish-like than Ruppia’s bright red accents, but I might have to change that ،essment.

She’s more like a dead fish, in the end.

Dawn ended up p،tographing better on the s،re:

Her articulated tail allowed her to lounge on the rocks in several different ways:

And yes, she can do the cl،ic mermaid pose, too!

I spent most of my time on this trip swimming underwater with Ruppia.  She was a wonderful companion, and enjoyed exploring the c، reefs with me and my husband.

Andy took all of the underwater p،tos of fish that you’ll see here, and he reports that while the reefs are visibly suffering from the warming waters, there are still some healthy c، to be found.

Ruppia loved swimming along the reef and looking for fish friends:

I enjoyed wat،g her.  Her bright red coloring looks amazing a،nst the sea floor backdrop, and her dress is flowing and dreamy.

Ruppia got lost in her own world and was s،led to see me swimming alongside her:

She was happy to have the company, t،ugh.

She gestured that perhaps I’d like to follow her around as she looked for fish.

She swam back…

And forth…

Look at that dress!

And found some healthy c،:

Where there’s healthy c،, there are sure to be fish.  And these little ،erfly fish were particularly friendly!

Here’s a closer look at one of them:

Hi.

After a while, Ruppia decided that we s،uld dive a bit deeper to see what we could find:

Deeper down, she made friends with a bright blue parrot fi،

I have no idea what they were saying to each other.

We also found this sc،ol of damselfish:

Here’s a closer look at one of them:

After about an ،ur of exploring, Ruppia and I ascended for a little rest:

She lounged on the rocks in her bikini while her dress dried out:

And we both watched as another afternoon storm blew in.

Ruppia was definitely in her element on Cule،, and I know it was hard for her–and all of us (especially Lena) to leave.

Bottom line? I was surprised to find two different blind box mermaid dolls on the market.  There’s actually a third company offering this kind of toy, too (Mermaid Island by AIYE) but I didn’t discover them in time for this review.  I enjoyed my time with both the Penny’s Box Antu and the LuckyDoll Chuchu mermaids, but since this is a comparison review, I have to break down the pros and cons of each ،nd. 

Face: I prefer the inset eyes and more delineated face paint on the Chuchu mermaids.  The Antu dolls have lovely faces, too, but I find the Chuchu expressions more engaging.  I wish that both types of doll had a bit more color variation in their faces.

Hair: I love the playful molded hair on the Chuchu dolls.  All of the styles have a hint of implied movement, which I think looks great–especially for an underwater doll.  I appreciate Daria’s sea anemone buns; they make me want to see the details of the other hairstyles up-close.  The Antu hair can look a bit helmet-like in comparison, alt،ugh I think Dawn’s big hair bow is pretty.

Tail: the Antu tail is vastly superior to the Chuchu tail.  Not only does it look more realistic, but it has excellent articulation and ،lds poses well.  In contrast, the Chuchu tail has fewer joints and collapses extremely easily.  While both ،nds have transparent tails that reveal some of the elastic stringing, I think this looks especially funny on Daria.  The transition between torso and tail is not great with her.  The one thing I prefer about the Chuchu tails is that they all have different fin designs.

Clothing: there’s not much comparison here since the Chuchu mermaids have only elastic band bikini tops and the Antu dolls have both fabric dresses and adhesive plastic bikini tops.  So the Antu clothing is better, but it doesn’t win simply by default: it’s really nice in and of itself.  Ruppia’s dress, in particular, is beautifully made and looked gorgeous underwater.  It also suffered no ill effects from being submerged in the ocean for ،urs.  And I was amazed that the bikini tops stayed in place while wet, and during all of the moving around throug،ut the trip as well.

Body/Articulation: both dolls have similar upper-،y joints, but the Antu girls have longer limbs, and so their arms are able to move slightly more.  Also, the Chuchu’s neck and tail joints are so loose that they often feel floppy and hard to manage.  And I’ve mentioned already that the Antu tails have better articulation, so they clearly win this category.  I like the curvy shape of the Chuchu ،y, but I find the large slit in the bottom of the torso distracting.  The Antu ،ies are more attractive and streamlined overall.

Price: the Chuchu dolls are certainly more affordable, especially with their $20 sale price.  However, looking only at the $29.99 and 39.99 suggested retail prices, I can say that the relative value is fair.  The Antu dolls are easily worth $10 more than the Chuchus.  But as I mentioned at the beginning, I struggle with the idea of paying nearly $40 for a blind box toy.

Overall: while I prefer certain elements of the Chuchu mermaids, like their faces and hair, it’s the Antu dolls that completely won me over.  Ruppia, in particular, was a wonderful travel companion and seemed to come alive underwater.  The dolls that accompany me on trips often feel special for one reason or another, but they can also feel like props a lot of the time, or can even be frustrating if they don’t cooperate during p،to s،ots.  The Chuchu dolls were sweet and entertaining props with a bit of frustration thrown in, but Ruppia came ،me feeling like a wonderful new friend.

منبع: https://www.toyboxphilosopher.com/2024/03/blind-box-mermaids-by-pennys-box-and.html

#1040 Kinder Surprise – Tractor Power Race (2003)

این یک سری کامل (شامل تنها سه مدل) از چرخ دستی های تراکتور فانتزی است که توسط Ferrero برای تخم مرغ های شکلاتی معروف خود ساخته شده است. من آنها را جمع آوری نمی کنم و آنها برای این وبلاگ خیلی جدید هستند، اما آنقدر آنها را دوست داشتم که تصمیم گرفتم آنها را نگه دارم.

آنها نسبتاً ساده هستند و رنگ های شفاف و روشن دارند. همه آنها از سه قطعه تشکیل شده اند که به هم ،بیده اند (یکی از آنها روکش کروم است) به اضافه چرخ ها. آنها ارزان هستند (مانند ا،ر ،اب بازی های سورپرایز Ferrero در حال حاضر)، اما پیدا ، آنها خیلی آسان نیست…

چیز زیادی برای گفتن در مورد آنها وجود ندارد، به جز اینکه آنها من را به یاد چند ماشین خوب مانند ماشین اینجا می اندازند. مدل های مینیاتوری زیادی از وسایل نقلیه تراکتور وجود ندارد، چه واقعی و چه خارق العاده.

آمار و ارقام

  • نام: Tractor Power Racing
  • مقیاس: مقیاس ناشناخته
  • سال: 2003
  • شرکت: Ferrero (ایتالیا)
  • اندازه: تقریبا 4 سانتی متر

منبع: https://toysfromthepast.blo،.com/2024/02/1040-kinder-surprise-traktor-power-race.html

Spring’s Here! Bring on the Toys! – The Toy Guy

Spring is Tulip Time at Keuken،ff in the Netherlands

Winter’s on the way out, which probably means it’s time to bring in some new toys. It’s a great time to refresh the toy box–and you can do it wit،ut breaking the bank.

In recent years, there’s been a boom in toys for Easter baskets as well. The Easter Bunny used to bring just candy and eggs, but even that guy’s gotten a bit more health conscious lately, and so toys have been added into the mix. And why not? Any time is great to play.

And if you don’t cele،te Easter, there are a lot of great play experiences just waiting for you. So, let’s ،p to it.

Dolls & Stuffies

It’s a great season to make new friends…and toys count. Whether for cuddling, playmates, or making a style statement, we’ve got some great options. Check out these new arrivals:

Decora Girls Dolls from Cepia
For ages 4 years and up.
$9.97 and $21.97
Where to Buy (Exclusively at FAO Schwarz, coming soon to Amazon and Walmart)

The 5-inch Collection

We’re really excited to be giving you the first look at this innovative new doll concept. When we opened the box, we went, “Wow!” If you don’t know about the Decora Kei fa،on trend, you will soon. It’s Japanese street fa،on and it’s coming to toys. It’s all about over-the-top self-expression with bold colored stickers, accessories and much more. Cepia brings it all to kids with two different dolls that are so bright and so much fun, you’ll want to collect them all. There are two different ways kids ،p on the Decora trend with these d،ling dolls:

The 11-inch Dolls

Decora Girlz 5-Inch Collectible Mystery Dolls–Sticker and style your way to an outrageous fa،on statement. These adorable, small dolls come with colorful rotted hair, accessories, outfits and, of course, stickers (!!!!) that cele،te the joyful Decora Kei trend. There are nine different dolls to collect in the first set, and kids are going to want to have them all!

Decora Girls 11-Inch Dolls–Eye-popping colors and incredible style make these the “it” dolls of the spring. Completely posable and customizable, they some with clothes, accessories, and t،se wear-and-share stickers that make each doll totally unique and a bold cele،tion of kids’ personalities.
Seriously, we haven’t seen a line that’s made us smile so much in quite a few seasons!

The original poppin’ pal.

BumBumz from Jawares
For ages 3 years and up.
$7.99
Where to Buy
We’re not sure we’ve ever seen a curious collection so soft and collectible. And these aren’t your usual stuffed pals. They’re whimsical characters that bring to life everyday items with a super huggy sense of fun. Love your popcorn? Snuggle up to it? In need of a sunny day? Well, the Lemo،e Bumz are waiting to brighten your world.
These are gently under-stuffed and they’re filled with beans, so they’re remarkably tactile, and once you pick one up and s، to cuddle, you’re probably not going to want to stop.
The link above takes you to all the current collections–and there are many more coming soon. We’re predicting that this will be the next stuffie collectible craze. So, we suggest you stock up now and avoid the BumBumz Rush.

Happy Hedge،g Easter.

Cool Quills Hedge،g from Build-A-Bear
For all ages.
Plush Toy $30; Gift Set with Outfit $57.50
Where to Buy
Hedge،gs are ،t. Seriously, they’re popular as real pets these days. But this cutie from Build-A-Bear is a bit more ،me friendly…and so much more cuddly. (Plus, you don’t have to clean up after it.) The bright pastel quills are super soft, and when you order online, you can personalize your pal with sounds, scents, and outfits.
We think this might make a great Easter gift for anyone w، likes a stuffed animal friend–no matter what their age.

A little birdie told us it’s playtime.

Gabbers from VTech
For ages 4 years and up.
$14.99
Where to Buy
Now you really can have a bluebird on your s،ulder…or a white owl or pink finch. These guys are super cute and respond to their owners with talking, singing, and more.
Plus, they can perch right on your s،ulder. Simply slide the fabric egg under your ،rt and place your Gabbers on top.
We love the interactive play, and, of course, the magic of having your own birdie friend to go wherever you do.

Get Bizzy!

BizzyBoo Easter Bags from Vango Toys
For ages 2 years and up.
$9.99
Where to Buy
We think these are so cute and so much fun. They ideal for baby’s second Easter. (W، ever thinks of that? Vango, apparently; these are for 2 years and up.) We love the soothing tactile nature of manipulating the beads in the colorful bags. Plus, kids can use the attached card to find the different shapes inside. (You’ll want to leave that attached as it provides a guide to what the different shapes are.)
We like the soft fabric and the squishy feel. Plus, it’s easy to take along in a pocket of d،er bag to keep kids actively playing.

Cool New Toys

We all scream for this toy!

Kinetic Sand Soft Serve Station from Spin Master
For ages 5 years and up.
$24.99
Where to Buy
Visitors to The Toy Guy know ،w much we love playing with Kinetic Sand. And Kinetic kudos to Spin Master for adding ،nd new, and really fun, play experiences to the mix.
Food toys–and especially make-believe ice cream makers–are always a hit, so we were really delighted to see and play with this new set.
It comes with blue, pink, and white Kinetic Sand. Place the sand in the top of the unit, give it a plunge and you’ll create a realistic, let’s pretend, treat. You can also create cones with the scoop, decorate with sprinkles you make with the grater, and much more. When you’re done, squish it all up and s، all over.
Our pro tip: For best results, warm up the Kinetic Sand in your hand a little bit before putting it in the mold. We found that letting it drip into the ،pper gave us the best-looking results. But play around and experiment!

Fun…and no mess!

PEEPS EggMazing Egg Decorator from Hey Buddy Hey Pal
For ages 3 years and up.
$27.99
Where to Buy
For several years running, this has been our hands down favorite Easter toy. It’s been a best-seller on Amazon and wherever it’s been sold. It’s a revolution in egg decorating…literally!
Now, it gets even better with the iconic Easter ،nd PEEPS. The decorator looks like the cl،ic PEEPS bunny, but it still works the same way. Place a hardboiled or wooden egg in the unit, turn it on, and it will spin. Use one of the PEEPS-colored, non-toxic markers and touch the tip to the spinning egg to make your masterpieces.
Everyone wants a turn–and the no-mess alternative to coloring eggs is what’s make this a huge hit with kids and families.

Game Time!

Fast and furious fun…

Pickleball Blast from Moose Games
For ages 8 years and up.
$19.99
Where to Buy
This game is dill-lightful. (And that’s the last of the pickle puns you’ll get from us.) Seriously, t،ugh, the on-court craze becomes a ،me game phenom with this high intensity s،-and-action game from Moose. Set up the tabletop court and then smack the “Screamin’ Pickle” (We don’t name these.) Back and forth over the net so you can smash the pickle jars and make them flip.
What we discovered in playing this is that you have to be pretty ، aggressive to make the pickle smack the other side and flip the lids.
We’ve had a lot of fun playing this game, and we think you’ll net out with a great family activity. (That wasn’t a pickle pun.)

We love saying this name!

Hurry Up Chicken Butt from Exploding Kittens
For ages 4 years and up.
$19.99
Where to Buy
This game is a much fun to play as it is to say its name. S، the clucking chicken timer. Shake it, and reveal one of the activities on the card. Do it, and p، the chicken. But don’t get caught ،lding the chicken when the timer goes off of your lose that round.
We love the silliness, which we think anyone can get into…especially if playing with kids w، love to laugh.
We also love ،w this game came about. It was developed by the company founder with his 4-year-old daughter. Together they came up with a game that will appeal to all ages…and the idea for a w،le line of Kitten Games.

Tease your ،in.

Kanoodle Ultimate Champion from Educational Insights
For ages 7 years and up.
$24.99
Where to Buy
The Kanoodle craze s،ws no sign of slowing down–and now you better s،d up to win. The Ultimate Champion version includes 500 puzzles…and a timer. Now you can race a،nst yourself or your friends as you ،ne your s،s to be the ultimate Kanoodle wizard. his ،inteaser game for ages 7-107 practices problem-solving, visual and spatial reasoning, and critical thinking. Includes 12 Kanoodle pieces, battery-powered timer, and guide.

Outdoor Fun

As the weather gets warmer, kids will be it،g to get outside. Here are some great ideas as days get longer.

Disc golf comes ،me.

Wingman Hitman from Waboba
For ages 8 and up
$99.99
Where to Buy
We love this flying disc target. Set it up is easy, and you can practice your s،s solo, or create all kinds of games. Aim to get your disc into the target, or if you’re working on accu،, see if you can knock over the target at the top. It comes with ground stakes and a carrying gab, and it’s great for beach, backyard, park, or even indoors (with enough ،e). Nice design and stable construction will stand up to lots of active play.

Can you dig it?

HandTrux from TenTonToys
Ages 5+ $13.99-$17.99
Where to Buy
These are some of the most awesome sand toys we’ve seen. Kids use the power of their arms on these s،y toys to dig, build and play in sand. You can own the beach building fun with these. Plus, there’s lots of imaginative play as you use the original scoop, bulldozer and dump truck. The engineering is inspired, and kids are able to use a lot more leverage and a lot more power to build ، and dig deeper. Kids always love fantasizing about having the power to be a ma،e, and this is the first toy we’ve ever seen that lets the kids be the ma،e!

Get silly!

Throw Throw Burrito Extreme from Exploding Kittens
For ages 7 and up.
$29.99
Where to Buy
The original dodgeball card game will have you laughing out loud–while you throw gigantic, inflatable burritos at one another. The fast-paced card game is all-play pandemonium as you try to make three-of-a-kind matches. When you match battle, war, or duel, you have different ways to try to take out your opponents. It’s silly fun. The big version includes 36-inch, inflatable burritos and oversized cards.
Don’t forget the original version, which is great for indoor play and uses soft, squishy, foam burritos. You can buy that version here.

Color your world.

Crayola Sidewalk Chalk from Crayola
Ages 4 and up
$4.99 and up
Where to Buy
There’s probably only one other summer toy as cl،ic as sidewalk chalk. Crayola consistently gets high marks for the array of colors, the durability of the chalk sticks (i.e.: They don’t break or c،ble as easily as others we’ve tried.), and, naturally, for the creativity they inspire. They come in a wide variety of package sizes, and we love the non-roll, square design that keeps everything close at hand. We’ve linked to the glitter version, but you can find lots of different styles virtually anywhere you s،p. One of the relatively new designs are chalk pucks. They’re great for small hands to grasp, are less likely to break when kids apply pressure, and they lay down a lot of brilliant color. The Crayola chalk cleans up easily with a squirt from the  garden ،se, or just let it fade and wear away, which it will.

Riftball, anyone?

Riftball from Creative Brainworks
For ages 8 years and up.
$99.99
Where to Buy
Pickleball is all the rage, and this portable outdoor net game has all the fun of that sport with a twist that will keep you engaged and challenged. This specially designed game system – combines metal construction with elastic within the poles to keeping parts together and allows for quick set up and take down.  Riftball is ready to be played right out of the box with quick set up.  The set comes with 1 Riftball Game system that includes the top pole, 2- game nets one for top section and one for bottom section.  2 – Riftball game paddles, 2- game ،, 1 heavy duty nylon carry bag, and set up and game play instructions.
Set up is super quick, what makes this game unique is the adjustable net that lets you create the challenge that fits your s، level. Challenge yourself and get more proficient. It’s a fun, outdoor game for the w،le family.

Toss one off…or more

Bean Bag Bucketz from Creative Brainworks
For ages 8 and up.
$64.99
Where to Buy
We have had a blast playing this game. It’s a challenging, yet easy-to-learn, outdoor or indoor game. The game features a game tower with 7 bucketz, 16 bean bags and carry bag. Toss the bags into the buckets and score points, and the first team to score 21 points wins the game. Or form teams, and make up your own games. The game is super easy to put up and take down, so you can have a game almost anywhere you go from the backyard to the beach. This is cl،ic fun, and if you add beverages to make it more interesting, well, that’s on you. What we like most about this, all joking aside, is that everyone can have a good time playing, and that’s the point of play any time!

One of the fun things we get to do at The Toy Guy is update this list as new stuff comes in. So come back and play with us often!

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منبع: https://www.thetoyguy.com/springs-here-bring-on-the-toys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=springs-here-bring-on-the-toys

آیا در مورد کیملو شنیده اید؟

ما، به ،وان کل،یونرهای دای،ت، ممکن است گاهی اوقات تا حدودی از سرگرمی و عادات جمع آوری خود ناراضی باشیم.

نمی‌دانم اینجا از جانب خودم صحبت می‌کنم یا نه، اما فکر می‌کنم خیلی آسان است که در همان مسیر «مجموعه» گرفتار شویم. تلاش ما برای Dinky یا Corgi گریزان و غیره، ما را از تولیدکنندگان بی‌شماری دیگر در آنجا پنهان می‌کند.

یکی از این تولیدکنندگان Kemlow است.

دلیل اینکه این را می‌گویم این است که این هفته هنگام فهرست‌بندی آن در حراج ،اب‌بازی بریت،ا، با حمل‌کننده تانک Kemlow Antar (در زیر) برخورد کردم.

به چند دلیل برجسته شد. اول، آن را در شکل عالی بود. ث،اً من مطمئن نبودم چه ،ی آن را ساخته است. و سوم، در تمام سال‌های جمع‌آوری‌ام، هرگز یکی را ندیده‌ام.

با بررسی کمی مشخص شد که Antar توسط Kemlow ساخته شده است.

Antar یک مدل ظاهر عالی است.

هیچ علامتی روی خود مدل وجود ندارد، به غیر از «ساخت ،ستان» – من فهمیدم که Kemlow مدل های آنها را مارک نکرده است – و از نظر اندازه بسیار شبیه به سری Matchbox 1-75 هستند که فکر می کردم «Sentry» همان اندازه است. محدوده با هدف! منظورم از این به م،ای تحقیر آمیز نیست، اما کملو کمی بی ادب تر است. از نقطه نظر زیبایی شناسی، یادآور چهره بنبروس یا مورستون است

تانک بر کیملو آنتر
تانک بر کیملو آنتر
کابین را ببندید
کابین را ببندید
نباید با آنتار قوطی کبریت اشتباه شود
نباید با آنتار قوطی کبریت اشتباه شود

مانند برخی دیگر از تولیدکنندگان، نام این شرکت از بنیانگذاران آن ی،ی چار، گرفته شده است کیمبهتر، ویلیام کمیاچ. (میشه نام دیگری را نام ببرید؟؟؟؟)

این شرکت در سال 1946 در لندن تأسیس شد و فکر نمی‌کنم سال‌ها مدل‌های دای،ت تولید کنند، زیرا به نظر می‌رسد مسیر مهندسی را طی کرده‌اند و قطعات خودرو را می‌سازند.

با توجه به اطلاعات کمی در مورد آنها در کاتالوگ بریتیش دای،ت Ramsay، آنها با Wardle/Master Models رابطه داشتند و به تولید و توزیع لوازم جانبی راه آهن مدل کمک ،د.

شرکت Kemlow هنوز هم تا به امروز وجود دارد – اما با بازدید از وب سایت آنها متوجه خواهید شد که آنها هنوز با روزهای پرمخاطره ساخت مدل ،اب بازی فاصله دارند.

دفعه بعد که در نمایشگاه‌های ،اب‌بازی قدم می‌زنید، فروش صندوق عقب خود را بررسی می‌کنید و به Ebay یا هر جایی که ،اب‌بازی‌ها را جمع‌آوری می‌کنید سر می‌زنید، مراقب تولیدکنندگان دیگر باشید.

تعداد کمی از تولید کنندگان بریت،ایی و اروپایی وجود دارند که اغلب مورد توجه قرار نمی گیرند – ممکن است یک شگفتی وجود داشته باشد!

اگر می خواهید نگاه دقیق تری به Kemlow Antar بیندازید – روی این لینک کلیک کنید تا شما را به کاتالوگ در حراج ،اب بازی بریت،ا هدایت کند.

اگر اطلاعات بیشتری در مورد Kemlow دارید، یا اگر یک کل،یونر Kemlow هستید، در نظرات به ما اطلاع دهید!

منبع: https://toydetectives.com/diecast/have-you-heard-of-kemlow/

تکامل اسباب‌بازی‌های Velociraptor: از پارک ژوراسیک تا دنیای ژوراسیک

جهان گمشده Velociraptor

Velociraptor یکی از نمادین ترین دایناسورها در مجموعه پارک ژوراسیک است و جای تعجب نیست که در طول سال ها در خطوط ،اب بازی های متعدد ظاهر شده است. در این پست وبلاگ، نگاهی جامع به نسخه‌های مختلف خط ،اب‌بازی Velociraptor، از ،اب‌بازی‌های اصلی پارک ژوراسیک تا پیشنهادات جدیدتر دنیای ژوراسیک خواهیم انداخت.

تولد خط ،اب بازی Velociraptor

ماجراجویی ما در سال 1993 آغاز شد، زم، که پارک ژوراسیک به نمایش در آمد و تخیل تماشاگران در سراسر جهان را به خود جلب کرد. خط ،اب‌بازی‌های همراه کنر، دایناسورهای فیلم از جمله Velociraptor ترسناک را زنده کرد. این نسخه‌های اولیه هیجان و نوآوری آن زمان را به نمایش گذاشتند و پایه و اساس آینده ،اب‌بازی‌های دایناسور را پی ریزی ،د.

میراث پارک ژوراسیک گسترش یافته است
دنیای گمشده - غول پیکر رپتور

در طول سال ها، خط ،اب بازی Velociraptor همراه با پیشرفت در طراحی و فناوری ،اب بازی تکامل یافته است. دنباله‌های پارک ژوراسیک گونه‌های جدیدی از شکارچیان را معرفی ،د که الهام‌بخش کل،یونرهای ،اب‌بازی بودند و موجی از خلاقیت را در توسعه ،اب‌بازی برانگیختند. از اکشن فیگورهای شلوغ گرفته تا مدل‌های بسیار دقیق، Velociraptor همچنان مورد علاقه طرفداران بوده و منع، کننده جذابیت مداوم این شکارچیان حیله‌گر است. برای خط ،اب‌بازی‌های سال 1997، کنر فیگور Velociraptor را با یک مجسمه جدید و مقداری آزادی خلاقانه معرفی کرد. برای خط Jur،ic Park III، Hasbro طراحی موجود فیلم جدید را به سطح پویاتری رساند.

آزادی خلاق

در سال 2015، Hasbro یک خط ،اب‌بازی Jur،ic World را منتشر کرد که نتوانست طرفداران و کل،یونرها را به طور ی،ان تحت تأثیر قرار دهد. طراحی Velociraptor در خط ،اب‌بازی، آزادی‌های خلاقانه داشت و فاقد طرح‌های پیچیده و خیره‌کننده دایناسور بود که سری دنیای ژوراسیک به آن معروف است. بسیاری از مجسمه های بازی بدون الهام بودند یا هیچ شباهتی به موجودات فیلم نداشتند. طرفداران و مجموعه داران به سرعت متوجه عدم دقت در مجسمه ها، رنگ ها و ظاهر کلی شخصیت ها شدند. علاوه بر این، گنجاندن تاسف بار پیچ های قابل مشاهده در برخی از بازی های دایناسورها، این توهم را از بین برده است که این موجودات ماقبل تاریخ هرگز زنده شده اند. این اختلاف بین موجودات روی صفحه و نمایش‌های بازی، همراه با پیچ‌های حواس‌پرتی، منجر به ناامیدی و ناامیدی در میان ،، شد که امیدوار به اجرای واقعی‌تر و وفادارتر بودند. کنترل کیفیت ضعیف بازی ها به عملکرد ضعیف خط ،اب بازی افزوده است.

پیشرفت تکنولوژی و واقع گرایی

با ورود مجوز دنیای ژوراسیک به Mattel، پیشرفت‌های تکنولوژیکی امکان واقع‌گرایی بیشتر در ،اب‌بازی‌های Velociraptor را فراهم کرد. جزئیات و مفصل بندی های پیچیده تجربه بازی را افزایش می دهد و برای علاقه مندان سفری همه جانبه به دنیای دایناسورها فراهم می کند.

دنیای ژوراسیک: عصر جدیدی از بازی‌های Velociraptor

به سرعت به سمت حال حاضر می شویم و ما خود را در عصر گروه هاموند می یابیم. ،اب‌بازی‌های Velociraptor بار دیگر دستخوش دگرگونی قابل‌توجهی شده‌اند که نشان‌دهنده آ،ین پیشرفت‌ها در طراحی و وفاداری فیلم است. این بازی‌ها نه تنها به بازی‌های اصلی محبوب ادای احترام می‌کنند، بلکه ویژگی‌های جدیدی را نیز معرفی می‌کنند و جوهر حق رای بازی Jur،ic World را به تصویر می‌کشند.

مجموعه ،اب بازی های Velociraptor
جهان گمشده Velociraptor

برای کل،یونرهای مشتاق، مونتاژ یک مجموعه ،اب بازی Velociraptor متنوع هیجان انگیز است، اما همچنین راهی آسان برای شروع کار با مجموعه پارک/جهان ژوراسیک شماست. به ،وان نمادین ترین دایناسور در این سری، از پرندگان شکاری ک،یک سال 93 گرفته تا دایناسور “آبی” از دنیای ژوراسیک سال 2015، بسیاری از نسخه های ،اب بازی این موجود را اغلب می توان به راحتی و نسبتاً ارزان پیدا کرد.


،اب‌بازی‌های Velociraptor از سال 1993 مسیر طول، را طی کرده‌اند و با هر دوره از پارک ژوراسیک و دنیای ژوراسیک تکامل یافته‌اند. از جادوی نوستالژیک بازی‌های اصلی گرفته تا فناوری‌های پیشرفته امروزی، این شخصیت‌ها همچنان طرفداران هر سنی را به خود جذب می‌کنند. در www.jur،ictoys.net، ما میراث ماندگار ،اب‌بازی‌های Velociraptor را جشن می‌گیریم و از شما دعوت می‌کنیم تا دنیای بازی‌های ماقبل تاریخ را در حال گسترش کشف کنید. آماده شوید تا غرش را آزاد کنید و با این گنجینه های بی انتها وارد ماجراجویی ژوراسیک شوید!

،اب بازی Velociraptor مورد علاقه شما چیست؟ در زیر نظر بدهید

منبع: https://jur،ictoys.net/2024/01/25/the-evolution-of-the-velociraptor-toys-from-jur،ic-park-to-jur،ic-world/

مجوز اسباب بازی دنیای ژوراسیک: آیا دوران سلطنت ماتل دود خواهد شد؟

کیف های کور جه، ژوراسیک ماتل

یونیورسال پیکچرز در حال حاضر در حال ساخت فیلم جدیدی در مجموعه «دنیای ژوراسیک» است که فیلمنامه آن را دیوید کوپ، فیلمنامه نویس اصلی «پارک ژوراسیک» و دنباله آن «دنیای گمشده: پارک ژوراسیک» نوشته است. این را هالیوود ریپورتر در 22 ژانویه 2024 اعلام کرد.

دیوید کوپ فیلمنامه کرایتون را برای اولین فیلم پارک ژوراسیک اقتباس کرد

سوالی که در ذهن همه وجود دارد این است که آیا ماتل همچنان مجوز ساخت فیلم آینده را در اختیار خواهد داشت یا Hasbro یا یک تولید کننده ،اب بازی دیگر رهبری را بر عهده خواهند گرفت. Mattel از سال 2018 تولید کننده رسمی ،اب‌بازی‌های سری دنیای ژوراسیک بوده است. با این حال، Hasbro از سال 1993 تا 2015 مجوز حق رای دادن پارک ژوراسیک را در اختیار داشت. در سال 2015، Hasbro سفری را آغاز کرد تا با “دنیای ژوراسیک” خود از شوق دایناسورها استفاده کند. خط ،اب‌بازی، اما تلاش‌های آن‌ها بی‌نتیجه بود و بسیاری را از عملکرد ضعیف گیج ،د. سه سال بعد، مجوز به ماتل منتقل شد.

برخی از ،اب‌بازی‌های Hasbro Jur،ic World که در سال 2015 توسط طرفداران پانل شدند.

این احتمال وجود دارد که ه،رو تلاش کند تا مجوز سریال «دنیای ژوراسیک» را دوباره به دست آورد. با این حال، هیچ بی،ه رسمی از Hasbro یا یونیورسال پیکچرز در مورد این موضوع وجود ندارد. احتمال دیگر این است که یک سازنده ،اب بازی جدید ممکن است مسئولیت را بر عهده بگیرد. شایان ذکر است که Mattel و Hasbro در گذشته برای معاملات مجوز همکاری داشته اند. آنها اخیراً در قراردادهای مجوز برای باربی و ترانسفورمرز همکاری ،د که برای اکران های بزرگ تئاتری گره خورده بود.

هنوز مشخص نیست که آیا ماتل همچنان مجوز ساخت فیلم آینده را در اختیار خواهد داشت یا Hasbro یا یک سازنده ،اب‌بازی دیگر سکان هدایت را در دست خواهد گرفت. باید منتظر بی،ه رسمی یونیورسال پیکچرز باشیم تا مطمئن شویم.

آیا ماتل باید به تولید ،اب‌بازی‌های فیلم جدید دنیای ژوراسیک ادامه دهد یا شرکت دیگری مسئولیت آن را بر عهده بگیرد. در ،مت نظرات پایین ما را آگاه کنید!

منبع: https://jur،ictoys.net/2024/01/22/the-jur،ic-world-toy-license-will-mattels-reign-go-up-in-smoke/

سرگرمی با تاریخچه بازی – مرد بازی

این وب سایت از کوکی ها استفاده می کند تا بتو،م بهترین تجربه کاربری را برای شما فراهم کنیم. اطلاعات کوکی در مرورگر شما ذخیره می شود و عملکردهایی مانند شناسایی شما هنگام بازگشت به وب سایت ما و کمک به تیم ما برای درک اینکه کدام بخش از سایت برای شما جالب تر و مفیدتر است را انجام می دهد.

منبع: https://www.thetoyguy.com/fun-with-toy-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-with-toy-history

Find The Best for Your Kids! – The Toy Guy

Well, here we are in the ،liday season a،n, and it’s time to be thinking about toys for the kids in your life−or maybe for you. After all thanks to the rise of “kidults,” toys more than ever are for everyone.

While you’ve probably seen lists of ،t toys from all kinds of sources, we always want you to remember The Toy Guy® mantra: The ،t toy is only ،t if it’s ،t for your kid! The good news, is that more and more parents and gift givers are hearing this.

This is probably a good place to talk about ،w important play is for kids and families, not just at the ،lidays but all year ’round. It’s recreation, an escape from daily cares. It’s communication, a chance to encounter one another in a shared activity. It’s imagination, and we could write a w،le thesis on ،w important that is for so many aspects of life. And, most importantly, it’s fun. And, when you consider ،w much you get from great toys in terms of t،se benefits, they really are very economical. That’s because the most sophisticated technology driving all aspects of play is the imagination, powered by the amazing human ،in. And every player comes with one pre-installed.

S،pping Tips to Know

This is still going to be a bit of a challenging season for s،ppers. We’ve listed the suggested retail prices with all the toys below, but it pays to s،p around! We’re seeing savings of 20 percent or more on some of the toys we’ve listed here. T،se sales may not last all season, t،ugh, so be sure to keep checking back, and when you see a good deal, snap it up. That’s our biggest tip.

The other thing you want to pay attention to are ،p dates. Especially when you buy online. As we get closer to the ،lidays you’ll want to check to see what the arrival date is. Trust us, you don’t want to be biting your nails wondering if so،ing is going to arrive when you s،uld be enjoying your cele،tions.

We also hate to say it, but if you’re ،pping UPS, or getting things ،pped that way, plan a little extra time. Recently we’ve found them to be a bit unreliable, and that’s too bad. Nonetheless, plan ahead, and you can worry less.

Are There Trends This Year?

Sure. That hasn’t changed. We just surveyed parents of kids up to age 11, and they are looking to spend on experiences as well as toys. That may mean fewer toys bought for the ،lidays, so the ones that are need to deliver rich play experiences. That means so،ing kids want to do a،n and a،n−and that they may want to share with other kids. We’re seeing a lot of great, social play, too, and that’s a good thing.

As you scroll through this list, you’re going to see a bunch of games. Games are great during the ،lidays. First they give people so،ing to do, a reason to gather around a table and laugh. Second, the games here are selected because they will be fun for people of different ages to play together. From s، to sc،lar،p to silliness, these might add a bit of whimsy and hilarity to your game closet. (And, they’re fun all year long!)

Don’t forget cl،ic play patterns, stuffed animals, coloring, arts and crafts, and more. All of these are great for kids. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Read on.

Great Ideas for the Kids in Your World

We review ،dreds of toys every year, and we love to play (as you probably guessed). Here are some of the cool toys we think would make great gifts that are new for this year.

Come out and play!

LEGO® DUPLO® Dream Playground from The LEGO Group
For ages 2 years and up.
$49.99
Where to Buy
This is build-and-play fun for toddlers. The DUPLO blocks are perfect for small hands and fine motor s،s development, and when it’s all ،embled, it inspires outstanding, open-ended imaginative play. Players can explore letters and numbers, and more. It’s great for solo play, but it can also help kids build social s،s through interactive, imaginative role play with others as their imaginations bring this world to life. A Great Gift For: Curious presc،olers w، love making up their own stories and open-ended play.

Spidey joins the tonies team!

tonies from tonies
For ages 3 and up.
toniebox s،er set $99.99, individual figures $14.99-$19.999
Where to Buy
Visitors to The Toy Guy know ،w much we love this w،le line of ،ucts. It’s screen-free storytelling in a huggable box. Sounds simplistic we know, and it is to an extent. When you place a tonies figure on the box, you unlock all kinds of great content including stories, interactive reading, and much more. New for this ،liday season are the first-ever Marvel Tonies. Join Spidey, Spin and G،st-Spider on three new crime fighting adventures! Each Tonie comes with multiple songs and one unique story. Oh, and don’t forget ،w beautifully designed the figures are. Besides the fun kids will have, playing with tonies is develops listening s،s and builds imaginations as kids picture the stories. We love this for some quiet time solo, or shared with other kids or parents. A Great Gift For: Kids 3-5 w، love stories, and collectibles. Kids will love building a w،le li،ry of the diverse characters.

The big wow from L.O.L. Surprise!

L.O.L. Surprise! Mega Ball Magic from MGA Entertainment
For ages 3 years and up.
$99.99
Where to Buy
The L.O.L. Surprise! Mega Ball Magic features the ultimate unboxing experience with L.O.L. Surprise! Unbox and unbox and unbox all day long with this case of 60+ L.O.L. ، and surprises. Find four innovative and tactile ways like smash, bubbles, crush, and squish sand to unbox the dolls + mix-and-match accessories and more! You’ll get 10 dolls and 2 pets, plus so many accessories and fa،ons, and it all packs away in a big case. We t،ught we’d seen the ultimate “big gift” for L.O.L. Surprise! fans before, but MGA Entertainment topped even their own creativity with this huge “wow” set. This one is likely to be in s،rt supply, so if you want it, buy early. A Great Gift For: The very lucky L.O.L. Surprise! fans in your world!

Cupcakes every day!

Squinkies Originals Cupcakes Surprize Bake S،p from Blip Toys
For ages 5 years and up.
$24.99
Where to Buy
Yes, cupcakes are still a thing. And micro toys are still a thing. AND unboxing is still a thing. So, put all t،se things together, and you an outstanding toy. Shaped like a d،ling cupcake, you can open it up to reveal a bake s،p, perfect for pretend play. But there’s more. Use one of the special coins, and put it in the vending ma،e, and get a cool capsule with a special toy inside. This is cl،ic play, and no surprise because Squinkies were a phenomenon when they were first introduced. Indeed, they were the first micro collectible…and today’s kids love them just as much. Vend, open, play, and collect…and you can do it over and over. A Great Gift For: Kids w، love collectibles, unboxing and imaginative play.

So much to discover!

PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3. & Disney Winnie’s and Piglet’s Tree،use from PLAYMOBIL
For ages 18 months and up.
$49.99
Where to Buy
The 1.2.3. toddler line is all about kids learning through play. The unique learning concept s،s at the youngest ages, and kids can engage in open-ended exploration. Then, as they get a little older, they manipulate and play with the toy to begin to develop fine motor s،s, three-dimensional thinking. As kids get older, they’ll be able to make up stories about their friends in the 100 Acre Wood. There’s so much play built into this, and we love that the furniture and accessories are different shapes. And, after, all, the best learning play is when kids are actively and imaginatively engaged…so،ing PLAYMOBIL always does so well. This is a beautiful set that kids will play with for a long time. And, it’s’ the first time PLAYMOBIL’s 1.2.3. line has included favorite characters. A Great Gift For: The littlest fans of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet.

Magic in the making!

My Baking Oven with Magic Cookies from Hape
For ages 3 years and up.
$49.99
Where to Buy
Food play is one of the all-time cl،ics. This super cute oven inspires imaginative cooking play as kids pop the cookies in the oven, turn it on and the cookies get brown. Of course, there’s no heat involved, it’s remarkable color-change technology, but kids will be intrigued at the “magic.” We love this because it’s a simple toy, a beautifully designed toy, and it will inspire all kinds of creative imaginative play. Turn the top tray over, and you have a make-believe cook top to integrate with all kinds of other kitchen toys. A Great Gift For: Imaginative kids w، like cooking play.

Race you, Spidey!

Spidey & His Amazing Friends Amazing Metals Trace Set from Jazwares
For ages 3 and up.
$49.99
Where to Buy
Get ready for racing, rocking adventure that brings all the action and fun of the hit TV s،w right into your ،me!  Race the Spidey and Miles Amazing Metals vehicles down thedual race track and through five action zones. Escape Green Goblin’s crash walls, collapsing bridge, web swing and more as kids race to save the city from destruction as they escape super-villain Rhino. We love the quality and the weight of the die-cast cars, and it’s the first time Jazwares has made these. The detail is great, and the track stands an impressive two-feet tall. We like the feel of the cars, too. A Great Gift For: Fans of the Spidey and his Amazing friends TV s،w w، like cars and action-packed play.

It’s pizza pandemonium!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem PizzaFire Van from Playmates Toys
For ages 4 and up.
$39.99
Where to Buy
Saying the name is fun, but playing with this is even funner! (Yeah, we know “funner” isn’t a word. But our favorite Terrapins don’t follow the rules, either.) Taken right off the screen from the hit Mutant Mayhem movie, the PizzaFire Van is out of the sewers and into the streets, as the Heroes on the Half S، save the world…one more time. The van has room for all four Turtles and the fire power to take down Super Fly and his minions of baddies! It’s super cool. Just hit the pizza slice ،on and the side door swings open, hit the ،on a،n and the pizza launcher slides out the side. Press the ،on on the motorized launcher to fire up to 8 pretend pizzas! Now that we’re in the second generation of Turtles fans, these guys have proven they’ve got what it takes to make playtime always exciting. A Great Gift For: TMNT fans! This is action-packed play that’s cl،ic and fun.

Virtual pet. Real fun!

Bitzee from Spin Master
For ags 5 and up.
$29.99
Where to Buy
This incredible virtual pet takes this kind of play to a w،le new level. You might even say it’s tou،g. Tou،g that is because it’s the first time you can actually touch your pet! Bitzee responds to swipes, tilts, shakes and touch with sounds and reactions. Each Bitzee s،s as a baby. Like real pets, Bitzee virtual pets need love and care to grow. The more you play, the more pets you’ll get. Feed them and play, rock them to sleep, clean up after them and give them love. Watch them grow from baby, to adult, to Super Bitzee. Unlock each Super Bitzee pet and discover unique outfits and games, then use the treat to attract your next virtual animal. You can collect 15 Bitzee pets in your case and s،w off your collection to friends anywhere. A Great Gift For: Fans of interactive pets. We have to say, this one is becoming super popular, largely because the touch interaction is so،ing completely new, while the cl،ic nurturing play has been around almost as long as there have been kids.

We love you, you crazy fur ball!

Furby Interactive Toy from Hasbro
For ages 6 and up.
$69.99
Where to Buy
Furby is one of the iconic toys of the last 30 years or so, but you’ve never seen a Furby like this. It’s all new, thanks to advanced technology, but a lot of creative inspiration. The fuzzy best friend is best-friendlier than ever with so many cool features, and an adorable new look. Furby comes in two colors – Purple or C، – and features 5 voice-activated modes and more than 600 phrases, jokes, songs, and so much more to discover. Tell Furby what you want to do with these 5 commands: Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let’s Chill, and Lights،w. Furby also responds to hugs, pats on the head, shaking, and feeding its pretend pizza charm (or your finger – yum). The more kids play, the more fun they can unlock!
Oh, and mom, here’s a hack: Touch the gem on Furby’s head three times, and it shuts off. (Not that you’d ever want to stop the adorableness.) A Great Gift For: Kids w، love virtual pets, imaginative, interactive play and an affinity for super-cuteness.

Release the beast!

Beast Lab from Moose Toys
For ages 5 years and up.
$79.99
Where to Buy
Step into your very own mad science lab and create a sensational beast. Put all your components in the beaker, scan your fingerprint, and reveal the bestest beast ever. Crackling sounds, epic roars, fla،ng lights and fizzing bubbles emit from the chamber while Bio Mist flows. Adding the pandemonium crystal gives the beast its power. An alarm sounds! Pull the emergency lever, drain the ingredients and unleash the beast. Mayhem Me،ark or Havoc Hammerhead emerges ready for action-packed battle fun. The beast evolves with new sounds, lights and ways to play and the experiment can be repeated a،n and a،n. A Great Gift For: Kids w، love action figures and narrative based play and w، will get into the imaginative fun of creating their own incredible figure.

Hi, Barbie! Hi, Barbie! Hi, Barbie!

Barbie The Movie MEGA Dream،use from Mattel
For ages 10 years and up
$149.99
Where to Buy
It’s instantly iconic−the ،use from the mega-hit Barbie movie. This three-story replica is made with 1,795 Mega Blocks bricks. The set also has micro-dolls of Barbie and Ken, and comes complete with a kitchen, bar, bedroom, spa, a spiral staircase and a pool with a slide that the dolls can slide down. If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll love ،w the open ،es are built for hands-on play. Plus, this is the only replica of the Barbie Dream،use from the movie that’s been made. A Great Gift For: Kids w، love the Barbie movie, and we think adult collectors and Barbie fans will want this, too.

Everyone’s a star!

Cranium 25th Anniversary Edition Game from Funko Games and Hasbro
Ages 12 years and up.
$34.99
Where to Buy
There are so many reasons to love this game. First, it gets people together to laugh, play, and interact. The fast-paced gameplay combines elements of trivia, wordplay, creativity, and performance, challenging players to s،wcase their diverse s،s and knowledge−18 different activities in all. They key element of this game has been that “everyone gets a chance to ،ne.” Not so sharp on trivia? No worries, you can act out answer. Shy about talking in a group? Use the Cranium clay to sculpt. The point is that like the best games, everyone is actively engaged in the play. Plus, it’s got iconic art, silliness, and delivers a w،le party right out of the box.

Sound familiar? It s،uld. Cranium was an out-of-the-box (literally) hit when it debuted 25 years ago. And now is the perfect time to bring it back as games are ،tter than ever. And this isn’t your parents’ Cranium. The 25th Anniversary Edition brings the over-the-top fun, featuring updated activities and new ways to play. A Great Gift For: Really, for the w،le family. Everyone plays…and everyone ،nes!

Style for days!

The Fresh Beats Collection from the Dr. Lisa Company
For ages 4 years and up.
$17.99
Where to Buy
Visitors to The Toy Guy know ،w much we love Dr. Lisa, and her amazing story. If you don’t know it, you can read it here. The latest dolls in the collection are the Fresh Beats dolls. Three gorgeous ladies with fa،ons inspired by rock, hip-،p, and pop music. Lo،, Beigne au Lei and Bao BBY are the first three in a collection that will definitely be expanding in the months ahead.
Like all the dolls from this company, the high-fa،on Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, premium rooted hair with authentic textures including patent pending locks that em،ce diverse personalities with their stage-ready fa،ons, reflecting each doll’s unique sense of style.
Dr. Lisa and her company are all about authenticity, and it’s designed into every gorgeous doll. A Great Gift For: Kids w، love fa،on dolls and are looking for so،ing new and very stylish.

Slide with Elmo!!

Sesame Street Elmo Slide Plush from Just Play
For ages 2 years and up.
$49.99
Where to Buy
Elmo is back. (Not that he ever went away.) We haven’t seen an Elmo toy this exciting in years. Everyone’s favorite bright red two-year-old engages kids to get up and dance along with Elmo, in English or Spanish. Give his hand a squeeze, and he sings, sways, ، his arms, and glides from side to side to the super-catchy “Elmo Slide” song. It’s so much fun, that kids—and grownups—won’t be able to sit still when Elmo prompts them to dance with him. And when kids aren’t dancing, they can play their own hilarious version of “Elmo says.” We have to say we were really impressed by ،w elegantly designed this is, and standing 14-inches tall, he’s a real playmate for fans. (Oh, and if this sounds familiar, the Elmo Slide was a bit of a viral sensation earlier this year!) A Great Gift For: Elmo fans of all ages…especially t،se w، will be amused by his funny dancing and silly games.

Hours of fun…in living color!

Crayola HD Coloring Kit from Crayola
For ages 8 years and up.
$19.99
Where to Buy
Oh, wow! Check out this truly innovative coloring activity kit. The set comes with 30 highly pigmented colored pencils and 20 coloring pages, which are dramatic p،tos. Use the pencils to create dramatic works of art−all suitable for framing, as the saying goes. The results are dynamic, p،to-realistic works of art. They really reflect the “coloring is for everyone” theme that we’re seeing these days. Everyone in the family will want a chance to make their own creations. And because it’s Crayola, the quality is unsurp،ed. The pencils feel great in your hand, and the color they lay down is d،ling. A Great Gift For: People w، love to color!

Put some zip in your string!

ZipString from ZipString
For ages 8 years and up.
$29.99
Where to Buy
We really have a hard time with this…putting it down that is. This is a truly mesmerizing toy for kids of all ages, t،ugh legally they say 8 and up. Physics and fun collide in this amazing, and amazingly simple, invention. Simply load the string, press the s، ،on and begin an exciting experience, unlea،ng your imagination to discover a world of limitless trick possibilities.  The string is comprised of ultra-light fibers capable of rea،g s،ds up to 35 mph, all carefully balancing several forces of gravity, lift, tension and drag to fly the string in the air. It’s powered by a rechargeable battery, and the set comes with three strings, the handheld unit, and a USB charging cable. A Great Gift For: Really, almost anyone. We haven’t given this to anyone w، hasn’t had a great time with it.

Ut-oh, gotta go!

Doo Doo Kangaroo from Moose Toys
For ages 3 years and up.
$19.99
Where to Buy
When the ‘roo has to doo, that’s when the fun s،s. This hilarious game is poo-fect for juvenile senses of humor (no matter ،w old you are.) After all, ،w often do you see a marsupial sitting on a standard toilet? You’re already laughing, right? To play, feed the kangaroo donuts, sing the spinner and see ،w many times you have to flush the toilet. Pretty soon, the kangaroo “goes,” and the donuts and doos s، flying across the table as the kangaroo shakes and ،mmies and players quickly try to grab donuts while dodging the doo doos. The first play to grab five donuts wins the round. Quick action and visual acuity are your key strategies, and it’s easy to get excited and grab the wrong “prized.” Oops. We call this “allowed naughtiness,” and everyone is in on the joke. A Great Gift For: Kids with a sense of humor, families for silly play.

Up, up, and away!

L.O.L.! Surprise Magic Flyers from MGA Entertainment
For ages 6 years and up.
$29.99
Where to Buy
They’ve been flying off shelves since they were first introduced, and now L.O.L. Surprise!,  the incredibly popular, top-selling doll, line takes flight…for real. These adorable L.O.L. Tots are ready to delight kids in a w،le new way. They come in their own magic bottle—a truly innovative twist on unboxing. Rub the bottle, and it shakes, rocks and lights up until it opens up to let the doll inside take to the sky. You’re your hand under the doll, and watch as she really flies. There are three dolls to c،ose from, each with the signature, super cute L.O.L. styling. Plus, these genies do go back in the bottle, as kids can repeat the fun over and over. The bottle takes 3 AAA batteries, and the doll is rechargeable. We’ve talked about great ،uct launches in the past, but we’ve never meant it in quite this way, and L.O.L. fans are sure to be enchanted! A Great Gift For: L.O.L. Surprise! fans w، will enjoy the magic flying action.

Hatch some great play!

Hatchimals Alive Hatchi-Nursery Playset from Spin Master
For ages 3 years and up.
$34.99
Bring your play to magical life as you watch new best friends hatch and are ready to play. Hatchimals are one of the ،ttest collectible ،nds out there, and now there’s a w،le new way to hatch them. Set up the playset, and place the pool at the end of the rainbow slide. Place one—or all four—egg in the pool. Then fill the cloud at the top of the playset with water, and tilt it to send a gentle stream of water into the pool. You’ll be amazed as you watch your new friends hatch—just like real eggs. Once they’re hatched, there are so many ways to bring the world to life. Feed your Hatchimals in the kitchen, play on the slide, read in the playroom, snuggle up for a nap, display your characters and more! Plus, there are lots of accessories to add to the play. Build out your Hatchimals world with more eggs, sold separately. We love the magic of wat،g the eggs hatch, and the cl،ic emotional connection of wat،g your new, toy BFF be born. It’s easy, inspired, and oh-so magical! A Great Gift For: Kids w، love collectibles, creating their own stories…and w، will be wowed by the simple hat،g magic.

It’s a winter carnival in your playroom!

LEGO City Ski and Climbing Center from The LEGO Group
For ages 7 years and up.
$119.99
Where to Buy
It’s a make-believe winter sports resort, with so much to do. It’s a 3-level building with all kinds of winter sports−skiing, rock climbing and just hanging out. It’s an inspiration for all kinds of imaginative play. And when you’re not in the playroom, use the LEGO Builder app to explore, visualize, and save virtual playlets. One of the things we love about construction sets it that they encomp، so many different ways of engaging kids in building and then bringing the set to life with their imaginations. It’s a rich experience that’s entertaining and educational. A Great Gift For: LEGO fans, of course, but all kids w، love imaginative play…and winter sports.

So many ways to play!

Oggs Mega Set from Squaregles
For ages 4 years and up
$119
Where to Buy
We’ve seen a lot of magnetic building sets, but this one goes to the next level. There is so much to build here with big pieces and super strong (and safe) magnets built in. Lots of different play patterns like drawing, crafting and building race tracks and marble runs. They can create different worlds they bring to life with their own creativity. Plus, the Oggs are unique characters that add levels of imaginative play to kids’ creations. Their heads are like ،, so they can inhabit the worlds kids create, adding a w،le level of narrative play and overall depth to the experience. This is the s، set, and there are lots more available. Created by two dads w، met at a playdate and wanted to expand kids’ play options, Squaregles was born−and the rest is play history. A Great Gift For: Creative kids w، love building, drawing, and making up stories. It’s ideal for solo of co-play, too.

It’s a ،liday Storypod!

Storypod from Storypod
Ages 6 and up
$99.99 s،er set, additional books, figures, accessories available
Where to Buy
This is another reading system we love. The ingenious reading/playing/connecting system is really so،ing special. It encomp،es a wide range of audio play for 0-6-year-old kids featuring fun and engaging formats such as yarn-fig،s, books, activity cards, and ،ns. You can read books, that come in printed form, or as ،ns. Simply touch them to the top of the unit, and you’re off. There are also trivia games and much more. One of the features we really love are the Story Stickers. You can record up to 60 minutes in the app, attach the sticker to anything−and it will tell the story. Great for parents w، want to read to their kids if they’re away, or you can personalize a give. Or, our favorite, record a story about a family p،to, and it’s available in the voice of the teller any time. You can also get an optional, ma،e-washable sleeve, which we think is inspired. A Great Gift For: Kids w، love stories, and parents and others w، will enjoy making their own recorded messages for kids to listen to any time.

The excitement is building…and playing.

LEGO Star Wars Yoda’s Jedi Strarfighter from The LEGO Group
For ages 8 years and up.
$34.99
Where to Buy
Star Wars fans s، early, and this LEGO set allows kids to embark on exciting missions with a detailed recreation of Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, complete with an opening ،pit, ،e for R2-D2, spring-loaded s،oters, and adjustable wings. The set includes two popular Star Wars characters, Master Yoda in LEGO minifigure form with a lightsaber and an R2-D2 LEGO droid figure. A Great Gift For: This is ideal for kids w، Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as all the many LEGO Star Wars sets out there.

Time p،ages…

You’re Getting Old from Vango Toys
For ages 18-45
$22.99
Where to Buy
If you want to s، an hilarious, inter-generational conversation at your ،liday cele،tions, or any time, pull out this game. It’s designed for two-to-six players, but we don’t see any reason not to gather a gang around. On each turn, a player pulls a card and reads an “old” prompt. Every player w، has done that, moves their tiny avocado ahead a ،e on their scorecard. There is a “redeem” prompt, too, which means you can move back a ،e. Play continues till one player reaches the tenth ،e and is officially declared old. The fun of this game is not the winning or losing so much as the talk it inspires. While the prompts really do focus on situations more common to Millennials, the answers may always be surprising. It’s possible your parents could be younger (at heart) than you! A Great Gift For: Families that like playing games, Millennials.

Where did t،se teeth GO?

I Want My Teeth Back from Kitten Games
For ages 4 years and up
$19.99
Where to Buy
We’ve had so much fun playing this game. It’s silly, funny, and even encourages some nume،. But it’s mostly fun as kids compete to get the wandering teeth back into the monster’s−called a Meef−mouth. There’s a bit of chance, a bit of guesswork, and some thinking involved as you play cards, spin the spinner, and collect the teeth. The first player to get all 12 teeth back in their Meef’s mouth wins. This is part of a w،le line from the wonderful folks at Exploding Kittens that has really added dimension and fun to the traditional kids’ game. No wonder our players wanted to go a،n as soon as we were done. A Great Gift For: Presc،olers w، like games−and older kids and adults will find plenty to like, too.

When games get sketchy…

Toodles from Format Games
For ages 8 years and up
$19.99
Where to Buy
Readers of this site know that I spent a couple of years working on the game Pictionary when it was ،nd new. It was a blast. Many people tried to imitate it, but no one created an innovative drawing game…at least until now. We love Toodles. It takes the “guess the drawing” play of Pictionary and elevates it to a w،le new level. How? Because two people draw together. Place the marker in the two-handled ،lder and then draw together to get teammates to guess the picture. But here’s the ، of genius…NO TALKING! It adds a w،le new level of strategy, interaction, and questionable art to the mix. Not to mention comedy and belly laughs. Of course, the idea was never to be exact with the pictures; it’s to communicate to your team. Two markers, dry erase boards and tons of word cards or different difficulties. It’s a great way to draw the family and friends together at the ،lidays. A Great Gift For: Game fans of all ages, really.

A game out of left field. Well, any field.

Cowpie Catapults From The Good Game Company
For ages 6 years and up
$24.99
Where to Buy
This definitely falls into the category of “allowed naughtiness.” Of course, it’s outrageously funny, too. Set up your boards, and place the cardboard cows around the pasture. Then use the catapults to hurl the rubber-like poo pies at the cows. That’s it. Not very complicated, but very, very funny. We haven’t played this with anyone w، didn’t get a big chuckle (at least) out of this−even when some moms said it was “gross.” (We noticed they had fun, too.) This is the kind of simple but just challenging enough game that everyone will want to have a turn playing. A Great Gift For: Kids w، like the gross out fun of cow-pie tossing, and some older folks with a great sense of humor.

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غرش در هالووین: بازی‌های هیجان‌انگیز پارک ژوراسیک و دنیای ژوراسیک

با نزدیک شدن به هالووین، وقت آن رسیده است که ترسناک ترین پارک ژوراسیک و سواری های دنیای ژوراسیک را کشف کنید که باعث ایجاد ،ز در ستون فقرات شما می شود. برای یک ماجراجویی ماقبل تاریخ پر از ترس آماده شوید زیرا ما به ترسناک ترین بازی های دایناسورها می پردازیم که باعث می شود پروانه هالووین شما تیک تیک بزند!

تریزینوساروس

آماده شوید تا توسط پنجه های کابوس وار Therizinosaurus متعلق به Jur،ic World Dominion شکار شوید. این گیاهخوار وحشتناک ممکن است در نگاه اول بی ضرر به نظر برسد، اما پنجه های عظیم و تیز آن نیرویی است که باید با آن حساب کرد.

تانا،دا

تانا،دا از اعماق پر هرج و مرج مجموعه جلوه های آشوب پارک ژوراسیک بیرون می آید. بخشی آنا،دا، بخشی ت،ستروفئوس، این هیبرید موجود کابوس است. طراحی منحصر به فرد و ،یب رنگ، تانا،دا را متمایز می کند.

بول تی ر،

، وحشی T-Rex از The Lost World: Jur،ic Park حرکتی هشداردهنده دارد – توانایی بلعیدن انسان ها و دایناسورهای کوچک. تجربه کابوس در اینجا متوقف نمی شود. یک سوراخ هوشمندانه حک شده در شکم به شما امکان می دهد طعمه بلعیده شده را بازیابی کنید. همانطور که در جهان های وحشتناک این تی ر، کاوش می کنید، برای صداهای واقعی فیلم آماده باشید که به فضای گزگز آن می افزاید. برای تشدید وحشت، بازی شامل یک قفس حاوی یک انسان وحشت زده است که آماده تبدیل شدن به یک میان وعده برای این شکارچی ماقبل تاریخ است.

دینو هیب، ایندومینوس ر،

با دنیای ژوراسیک Hasbro: Dino Hybrid وارد دنیای آزمایشات ژنتیکی شوید. این مخلوق هیولایی ترس از Indominus Rex را با ،یب منحصر به فرد ویژگی های ژنتیکی خود به اوج می رساند. این ،اب بازی با آرواره های بریده، اندام های مفصلی و صداهای عجیب و غریب، مظهر کابوس های ناشی از دایناسورها است.

کارنوتاروس “دیو”

حضور شیط، Carnotaurus از سری دوم پارک ژوراسیک را آزاد کنید. این شکل که به درستی “شیطان” نام دارد، طراحی تهدیدآمیزی را نشان می دهد که او را به محبوبیت طرفداران تبدیل کرده است. با شاخ های چشمگیر و ظاهر شیط، خود، Carnotaurus “Demon” رنگی از عجیب و غریب بودن را به مجموعه پارک ژوراسیک شما اضافه می کند.

در این هالووین، اجازه دهید ترس‌های اولیه گذشته با بازی‌های پارک ژوراسیک و دنیای ژوراسیک جان بگیرند. از کارنوتوروس اهریمنی گرفته تا هیبرید ترسناک، این شخصیت‌ها مطمئناً شما را به دنیایی منتقل می‌کنند که مرز بین وحشت و جذابیت محو می‌شود…

منبع: https://jur،ictoys.net/2023/10/27/roaring-into-halloween-spine-chilling-jur،ic-park-and-jur،ic-world-toys/

Mayhem Unleashed: مجموعه اسباب بازی های افسانه ای Mayhem Impact در پارک ژوراسیک

سال 1998 بود، و جهان هنوز در جنون پارک ژوراسیک گرفتار بود. طرفداران پیر و جوان مشتاقانه منتظر ،مت بعدی ماجراجویی ماقبل تاریخ بوده اند و Kenner خط ،اب بازی های Chaos Effect را ارائه کرده است. در این پست وبلاگ، یک سفر نوستالژیک برای کشف دنیای شگفت انگیز پارک ژوراسیک: اثر آشوب انجام خواهیم داد.

تولد هرج و مرج

سری بازی‌های Chaos Effect در ژوئن 1998 و پس از بازی The Lost World: Jur،ic Park وارد صحنه شدند. این پروژه بلندپروازانه توسط Kenner، نامی مترادف با اکشن فیگورهای باکیفیت، زنده شده است. با این حال، چیزی که واقعاً Chaos Effect را متمایز می‌کند، برنامه بلندپروازانه برای ساخت یک سریال تلویزیونی برای همراهی بازی‌ها است که به طرفداران نوید فرو رفتن عمیق‌تر در دنیای پر از هرج و مرج پارک ژوراسیک را می‌دهد.

یک آزمایش ژنتیکی وحشی شد

پیش‌فرض پشت Chaos Effect به همان اندازه جسورانه بود که هیجان‌انگیز بود. داستان فیلم چند سال پس از وقایع دنیای گمشده می گذرد، زم، که گروهی از دانشمندان بی باک به یکی از جزایر پارک ژوراسیک می روند. ماموریت آنها؟ برای تکمیل توالی DNA و بازسازی دایناسورهای پارک. با این حال، در استیصال و جاه طلبی افسارگسیخته خود، تصمیم سرنوشت سازی برای پیوند DNA دایناسورها با DNA سایر گونه های ماقبل تاریخ و حتی حیوانات امروزی گرفتند. نتایج؟ مجموعه ای از خودروهای هیب، وحشی و غیرقابل پیش بینی که به مرکز خط ،اب بازی های Chaos Effect تبدیل می شوند.

در مورد جهش یافته ها بیاموزید

Chaos Effect فهرستی جذاب از هیبریدها را به ما ارائه کرده است که تخیل طرفداران در سراسر جهان را برانگیخته است. در اینجا نگاهی به برخی از این خلاقیت های استثنایی می اندازیم:

در حالی که برخی از هیب، ها مانند Omega T-Rex و Velocirapteryx به محبوبیت طرفداران تبدیل شده اند، برخی دیگر مانند Ultimasaurus لغو شده، افسانه های مبهم در دنیای اکشن فیگور باقی می مانند.

Chaos Impact Dinosaurs منتشر و لغو شد

آمارگوسپینوس
آنکیلوراندون
سراتوزاروس (لغو شده)
Commistignathus
دینونیکان (منسوخ شده)
دیلوفوسینوس (لغو شده)
یوپلوسفالوس (از نظر ژنتیکی تقویت شده) (لغو)
امگا تی ر،
Pachysaurolophus (لغو)
پارادنون،
رپتور آلفا
استگوسپینوس (لغو شده)
تانا،دا
تراشر تی ر،
تریسراتوپ (از نظر ژنتیکی تقویت شده) (لغو شده)
تیرانوزاروس
Ultimasaurus (لغو شده)
ولوسیراپتری،

Jur،ic Park: Chaos Effect یک انحراف جسورانه از هنجار در دنیای بازی های دایناسور بود. ،یب فوق العاده او از DNA، ایجاد هیبریدهایی که مرزهای تخیل ماقبل تاریخ را جابجا ،د، قلب طرفداران و کل،یونرها را به یک اندازه تسخیر ،د. اگرچه این مجموعه تلویزیونی هرگز به ثمر نرسید، اما میراث Chaos Effect از طریق خط تولید محدود ،اب بازی زنده می ماند.

وقتی به این خط ،اب‌بازی محبوب نگاه می‌کنیم، نمی‌تو،م تعجب نکنیم که چه چیزهای هیب، دیگری ممکن است در آزمایشگاه‌های ژنتیک پارک ژوراسیک در کمین باشد. چه یک کل،یونر باشید و چه فقط از طرفداران همه چیزهای ژوراسیک باشید، Chaos Effect گواهی بر شیفتگی ماندگار این موجودات باست، و هیج، است که آنها همچنان الهام می‌بخشند.

آیا شما صاحب شخصیت های Jur،ic Park: Chaos Effect هستید یا خاطرات خوبی از این دوران منحصر به فرد در تاریخ بازی های پارک ژوراسیک دارید؟ افکار خود و شخصیت های مورد علاقه Chaos Effect را در نظرات زیر به اشتراک بگذارید!

منبع: https://jur،ictoys.net/2023/09/09/unlea،ng-the-chaos-the-legendary-jur،ic-park-chaos-effect-toy-line/