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Power Up Video Challenge and Giveaway

Aly Walansky — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:28:10 +0000

I’m going to confess something really shocking to you guys.

Bandai America

About fifteen years ago, when I was barely out of grade school…I had dirty dreams about Tommy the Green Power Ranger. And, yes, when he bacame the white ranger, I still sort of dug him, but he was less fun. Why? Because, well, much like my Angelus complex, I like bad boys. And I can’t kick it. Alas.

(Hey, who remembers that’s where Sarah Brown got her start? She played Heather, the home-wrecker.)

Anyway, Bandai America’s Power Up Video Challenge is a cool new contest that rewards kids for playing with their toys and could earn them up to $10,000 for a future college fund and other prizes.

What does my entirely inappropriate power ranger fantasy have to do with this? Well, in this challenge, kids ages 3-13 along with their parents are being challenged to view a Power Rangers “cliffhanger video” online featuring the Power Rangers toys and then submit their own unique ending in a mini-movie video or story-board at Bandai.com.

THEN, the winning video and/or story-board entries will receive $10,000 and $1,000 in cash prizes respectively. This goes on to December 15 – which by the way is the week of my birthday – but meanwhile, we’re going to give one ShopaholicsDaily.com reader a Power Rangers action figure bundle so that they can potentially be used in a submission video or as a fun holiday gift. The bundle will include fun stuff like a Deluxe Formula Megazord, a Racing Performance Cycle & Figure, and some Power Rangers action figures. Some child – or nutty adult woman – will love you!

(And yes, I’m totally scoring a green ranger. I promise not to use it for bad things.)

To have your chance to win, please choose any 2 ShopaholicsDaily posts from the past two weeks and leave a comment. Earn extra entries by RT-ing this contest – I’m @alywalansky on Twitter.

Thanks, and good luck! Deadline is November 24.

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All About Kids Shoes

SP Bragg — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:08:39 +0000

“Learning a little bit about shoes can be fun, and will give your kids the terms to use when describing how their foot feels in their shoes. It’ll also give you both something to look for when shopping, especially because performance and value are important to you. ”

This shoe looks as if it promises a great summer and now the kids get to help choose.

Photo Credit: JCPenney

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Pirate Pete’s Talk Like a Pirate

SP Bragg — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:03:44 +0000

Can’t stop talking about pirates it seems and to help your kids get down the lingo, Kim Kennedy and her brother Doug, came up with this book. It just might help to get your kids back to reading! Who knows… Pirate Pete just might be the one to give them them push. Arrr, matey!! Talk Like a Pirate Day is now less than a month a way!!

Pirate Pete’s Talk Like a Pirate

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Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker

SP Bragg — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:00:58 +0000

Play & Freeze Ice Cream Ball – Available in 2 Sizes and 6 Colors!

With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don’t need electricity, just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other endthen have a ball as you shake it, pass it or roll it! The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar and vanilla. Try flavors from our recipe list included or make up your own.

Buy one for each of your kids and they should keep you in ice cream for the entire summer! And there is nothing quite like ice cream for a hot summer day!

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Can you guess the movie??

SP Bragg — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 23:53:22 +0000

Your kids are probably big fans of this movie prop. Can you remember what movie it came from?

**Fairy Tale Top Hat

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Webkinz Cheeky Monkey

SP Bragg — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:45:23 +0000

Kids are loving these because Webkinz animals come with a special internet code where your child can interact with it. They can name it, make it a home, even play games. Now how fun is that??

Webkinz Cheeky Monkey

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Easy Bake Ovens…

SP Bragg — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 01:00:18 +0000

“A favorite of young cooks for over 35 years! This working oven helps your young chef create delicious treats that are fun to bake! Make all kinds of hot toppings and other tasty treats in the warming trays. Melt cheese for nachos or chocolate chips for dipping pretzels. For those fabulous cakes, just add water to the mix, stir and put in the pan. The set includes: Easy-Bake oven, 1 cake mix, 1 chocolate frosting mix, 2 treat mixes, 2 baking pans, 2 cooking utensils, recipe booklet, warmer cover, 2 warming cups and pan pusher. (Additional mixes are available at your neighborhood Target store.) Uses 100-watt light bulb (not included). Ages 8 and up. Made in USA and imported.”

Now this is what I call baking… add water and stir, but who knows what your little chef could whip up. Can you believe that these ovens have been around for 35 years! I wonder if anyone has the entire collection??

Easy-Bake Oven and Snack Center

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Princess Sleeping Bag

SP Bragg — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:19:00 +0000

What little girl couldn’t make use of this? Kids do still hold slumber parties don’t they? They could certainly make a hit with something like this. Who knows, they might even get a little sleep?

Nah, no one sleeps at slumber parties!

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