Posted: December 5th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christmas toys | Tags: Disney Movie Collection, disney movies, disney platinum | No Comments »
Since its inception Disney has had a hold on the collective imagination. Who doesn’t know Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck? Who hasn’t watched the Disney Channel or the Mickey Mouse Club? Who hasn’t visited Disneyland and Disney World or wished they could. But perhaps more than anything else, Disney is known and remembered for movies. Nothing showcases this magic as well as the movies in the Disney Platinum Collection. Sadly, this series of releases is coming to an end. The good news is that select titles from the Disney movie collection are still available and make a perfect gift for any Disney enthusiast that needs to complete their collection.
Who can forget the “heigh ho, heigh ho” of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? (Can you name all seven dwarfs?) Or Cinderella finding her prince? Or crying when Bambi’s mother dies? These are the classic Disney movies we all remember and the timeless moments we share with our children. When it comes to the classic Disney movies, we’re all a little like Peter Pan. The classic Disney movies remind us that there is still a child in all of us that hasn’t grown up.
Every movie in the Disney Platinum Collection has been restored for optimum picture and sound. The videos are digitally restored from each movie’s original negatives. This loving attention to detail extends to the removal of any impurities in the print. Platinum Edition movies have also had their audio tracks updated and remixed in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound for a richer experience.
Every Disney Platinum Edition movie also comes with a second DVD that contains never before seen material pertaining to that movie. This includes a documentary about how the original movie was made, the theatrical trailers for the movie and an additional documentary about how the movie was restored. For people who love classic Disney movies, this additional material is fascinating.
Disney recently announced it will make the foray into Blu-ray discs with its Diamond Collection. In October of 2009, the first movie was released: Snow White and the Seven dwarfs. This is high-definition Blu-ray, letting Disney come to life as never before. And then there are the extras! Behind the scenes featurettes, a history of the story, a karaoke sing-along, games, and more.
As with the Platinum releases, movies in the Disney Diamond Collection will be on sale for a limited time. Whether you are able to track down a special movie from the Platinum Collection, or want to experience the ultimate in Disney entertainment with a Diamond title, get it now before the chance is gone.
This holiday season pick up one or all of the Disney Platinum Editions. Relive all your favorite Disney memories and share them with those you love. Remember when you wish upon a star, dreams do come true!
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christmas toys | Tags: 2009 holiday barbie, barbie, barbie dolls, holiday barbie, holiday barbie dolls | No Comments »
We have written a lot about some of the newest and hottest toys on the market this holiday season. But some toys remain classics and popular every year. Barbie dolls are one such toy.
For fifty years children the world over have played with one doll more than any other – the Barbie doll. No other toy doll can come close to the prominence, and longevity, of the Barbie doll. Mother’s have handed their Barbie dolls down to their daughters and now those daughters are handing their Barbie dolls down to their children. Barbie dolls are a cultural icon, a classic toy whose popularity continues unabated. Kids today are still saying “Let’s play Barbies”, just like their parents and grandparents did before them. In fact, those parents and grandparents are likely to be still collecting Barbie dolls in order to pass them on to the next generation of Barbie lovers.
Holiday Barbie Dolls are a wonderful way to introduce someone to the world of Barbie collectibles. It’s also an ideal gift for that special lady on your list, young or just young at heart. Every holiday season for the past 20 years, Mattel has released a limited edition Holiday Barbie. Each Holiday Barbie has featured a beautiful and unique designer dress that is set off by exquisite accessories, like shoes and earrings, as well as an original hairstyle and makeup which combine to create a stunning effect.
The 2009 Holiday Barbie Dolls are about 13 inches tall, while her glittering pink dress elegantly flows out to a generous 11 inches. Any doll lover will see she is not just a normal doll dressed in such regalia, but rather the belle of a festive holiday ball. The 2009 Holiday Barbie also comes with a doll stand that allows the Holiday Barbie to be easily displayed and viewed at any angle. The doll stand can be conveniently hidden beneath Holiday Barbie’s dress.
The 2009 Holiday Barbie is so beautifully dressed that it will be hard not to touch and play with her gown and accessories. However, all serious Barbie collectors know that the best way to maintain a collectible Barbie’s value is to keep her in the box. If you know the youngster receiving it will want to play with it, then a good option is to buy two – one for playtime and one as a keepsake. Either way the 2009 Holiday Barbie is guaranteed to be a gift that’s treasured for years to come.
There is also a Barbie 2009 Holiday African-American Doll available for those looking for another doll to add to their collection. Both versions maintain the timeless feel of Barbie, while giving her an updated look.
Another thing that makes the 2009 Holiday Barbie even more special is that she is celebrating her 50th anniversary. It has been a half-century since girls the world over were captivated by this classic doll. This doll also marks the 21st in the series of holiday collectibles.
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Posted: December 2nd, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christmas toys | Tags: Zhu Zhu Hamster Funhouse, Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster, Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse | No Comments »
Okay, so we have one more Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster recommendation before we move on. Can you tell we really love these toys? Obviously we are not the only ones. These hamsters and all their accessories are without a doubt the hottest holiday toy on the market. And their habitats are great as well. The one we’ll talk about now is the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse.
What is it? We think it just about the best thing that your Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster could have. The Funhouse is simply a small house for your hamster (or hamsters) where they can frolic and have as much fun as they like. Inside is a kitchen for your pet to eat, a bedroom for sleeping in, and even a bathroom to clean up after playing hard all day long. Each of the rooms is connected by a tunnel, allowing your Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster to run and squeek from room to room.
Making the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse even better are the “track bumps”. These allow your hamster to utilize his interactive intelligence and make different sounds and movements.
And of course if you want to expand with other habitats, the Funhouse has 4 capped outlets allowing you to attach new habitats to your hearts content. The more you have, the more unique, and amazingly interactive your Hamster world becomes.
A Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster is unbelievable fun on its own. Adding the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse makes a fun toy even better.
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Posted: December 1st, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Christmas toys | Tags: Zhu Zhu Hamster Adventure Ball, Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball | No Comments »
It looks like we’re on a run of Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster items so let’s keep it going with another hot add on for this wonderful toy. If you don’t know what these furry, interactive pets are just check out our previous posts and you’ll quickly understand why this is and will remain one of the hottest toys this holiday season.
We have talked about the 13 different habitats available for these pets. Each one can stand alone, or they can be combined into a unique play ienvironment. All will give your child a different way of interacting with their new pets.
One of the most popular Hamster Habitats for the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster is the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball. It’s like a genuine hamster ball, with one main difference: it’s more fun! With the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball, your Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster can run, dodge, circle, do tricks and act more cute and adorable than even a Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster should! Whether you have Chunk, Pipsqueak, NumNums or Squiggles; watching as the hamster frolics in its own ball will bring joy to anyone who sees it. Naturally, the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball can also be connected to the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Funhouse or any of the other thirteen collectible Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Habitats to make for even more Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster craziness. Imagine your Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster zooming through the connecting tunnels of his or her Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Habitat, running around and around the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball and back out again! What fun!
There is only one trifle with the ball: from time to time you may have to upright your hamster. This is because it will sometimes end up on its side after running into an obstacle. It only happens occasionally, and gives you another chance to cuddle with your Zhu Zhu Pet.
One of the advantages of the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball is that your hamster can move more easily over deeper carpeting. The hamster-powered ball glides over surfaces that a free-roaming hamster may be slowed down by.
The only thing more fun and exciting than a Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster is a Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Adventure Ball. It also makes one of the hottest toys for 2009 even hotter. In other words, giving the Adventure Ball to someone who has a Zhu Zhu Hamster (or will be getting one) will make it even more enjoyable.
But like all Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters and accessories, these are getting harder to find. If this is something you really want we recommend getting it now before the price goes up even higher.
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