As
November approaches, it’s time to think about some serious holiday shopping for
the kids. Since our kiddos love toys, I thought I would start with a gift guide
with fun and educational items from Playmates Toys.
Does
your child like to play alone or with a friend? Is play one of action or
imagination? Here is a list of favorites from Playmates Toys that can fit
whatever playful mood your child is in for the day.
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Playmates Toys is the master toy licensee for DreamWorks Animation's Voltron:
Legendary Defender. This critically acclaimed series debuted as a Netflix
original in June 2016, with the fourth season coming to Netflix in October
2017. The series is a contemporary reimagining of the pop culture phenomenon featuring
five young pilots of mystical robot lions that combine to form Voltron, the
most powerful defender in the universe. This action figure assortment features
four fully articulated Lion figures that can transform and combine with the
Electronic Black Lion to form a 16" fully-articulated Voltron figure with
phrases and sounds.
Ben
10
“Playmates Toys is introducing a full range of toys based on the
animated series. The new Cartoon Network series, which premiered in the U.S. in
April 2017, is centered on fun loving, 10-year-old, Ben Tennyson, his cousin
Gwen and Grandpa Max as they travel the country during summer vacation. Once
Ben finds the Omnitrix, a mysterious watch that transforms him into 10
different heroic aliens, a world of extraterrestrial superpowers opens up to
him.”
If you child is into this television series, he/she is apt to collect
action figures that are part of the story. Playmates have these figures all
around 5-inches tall and painted with extreme details. Some figures come with
accessories that complement their costume. The assortment includes Ben & Grey
Matter, Heatblast, Diamondhead, Four Arms, Cannonbolt, XLR8, Overflow,
Wildvine, Stinkfly, Upgrade, Hex, Steam Smythe & Dr. Animo. These toys are
recommended for children ages 4+ and cost around $8.99 each.
Along with the action figures, your kiddo may want the main vehicle
seen in Cartoon Network’s new Ben 10 animated series, the Rustbucket,
which is a 2-in-1 vehicle that transforms into a giant 3-level playset standing
over 2 feet tall. The set features include an alien transformation chamber,
plasma blaster, “alien-vator”, grabbing claw, alien lab and more. Now, the kids
can get involved in pretend play between this playset and all the action
figures. This vehicle costs $49.00 MSRP and suitable for ages 4 and up.
And, if your child wants to dress and act like all the heroes, why not
present him with a Ben 10 Deluxe
Omnitrix watch. Kids can turn the dial to choose an alien and press down
on the dial to begin play. Includes over 100 alien phrases and motion
activated sound effects! This watch retails for $24.99.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The TMNT have
made a comeback the last couple of years and still so popular. What kid
wouldn’t want a Micro Mutants Deluxe
Sweeper Ops Vehicle Playset? They can clean up the streets of New York City
with this set that is two toys in one. With the deluxe spiral sweeper,
kids can sweep up all of their Micro Mutants action figures and vehicles by
rolling over them and transporting them into the Turtles holding jail! Once the
trash is collected, transform the Sweeper vehicle into a multi-level
Operational Headquarters playset designed with multiple levels of play and tons
of play features to discover! The Sweeper Ops Vehicle Playset includes
three fully articulated micro action figures (Leonardo, Raphael and Shredder).
This toy is suitable for ages 4+ and retails at $39.99.
++All
toys are available at mass retailers
This is one of a series of gift guides I'm going to present. Keep checking this blog for more guides, holiday crafts, and more.
Until then -- Happy Parenting!
Tania
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I want to thank Playmates Toys for the opportunity to view their products. I was not paid or coached to write this blog post. The information about the products was provided and these are my own opinions.
