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The Wild Thornberrys Review
The Wild Thornberrys have arrived on DVD.. My kids watched a lot of cartoons and still do. Not everyone was good enough that I would want to watch but the The Wild Thornberrys was one I did like to watch. Shout! Factory have been given the rights to distribute DVD and Blu-ray releases of some of Nick’s classic animated programs in the U.S. and Canada. The Wild Thornberrys are the first series to be released. They will soon be followed by Hey Arnold, Danny Phantom, Aaaah! Real Monsters, The Angry Beavers and one of my favorites, Rocko’s Modern Life.
My two older kids remember this series fondly and couldn’t wait to watch it. My two younger ones didn’t know what it was and was excited to see what it this all about. They watched the first of 4 discs and said they liked it and said they would keep watching it. I will watch it too with them. Tim Curry as Sir. Nigel Archibald Thornberry is awesome. Perfect casting as the bumbling naive documentarian who is a nature expert. He is always available for a laugh in this classic cartoon. Another one of my favorite characters was Darwin the talking monkey. He was a talking monkey only to Elizabeth “Eliza” Thornberry. She had gained the ability to speak to animals early on in the series. This ablitiy is the driving force behind the whole series as she and Darwin get in and out of wacky adventures.
The DVDs themselves are nothing to crow about. I was surprised to how plain they were by offering only the episodes themselves and nothing extra. With all star voices such as Tim Curry, Flea and Lacey Chabert. I would expect featurettes detailing the behind the scences making and development of this series. The creators of The Wild Thornberrys, Arlene Klasky Gabor Csupo have made so many great cartoons for Nickoledeon. There has to be tons of great creative background stories and insights to be shared. I am very sad they did not put any of this on the 4 disc box set.
Watching The Wild Thornberrys is a joy despite the obvious low production value. The colors are very dull, the transfer to DVD looks sub-par and it’s in standard, not letterbox. That is hard to get used to but you do. It’s just like the orginal series jumped into a time machine and landed in your TV. But what I loved about The Wild Thornberrys was not the artistry but the stories. Every episode delivers the humor, adventure and education I expected each week. If you have young ones who never saw this series you should treat them to this collection of quality storytelling.
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The Super Hero Squad Show: Quest For The Infinity Sword, Vol. 4
Seriously, with all of the hype that Marvel is getting lately with all of their movies doing so great in and out of the theaters, your kids have to be in a super hero mode. If your kids are going bonkers and taking meat tenderizer hammers and claiming that they are Thor all around the friggin house like mine are then you have to get them on the The Super Hero Squad Show bandwagon.
When the greatest heroes on the planet unite to face the world’s wickedest villains, you get the biggest, most family-friendly Super Hero alliance in TV history . . . the Super Hero Squad! It’s no small job protecting Super Hero City from the wild, weird and even wacky villainy of VillainVille’s infamous baddies . . . but Iron Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Thor and the Falcon are always up for the job. It is out NOW!
Ryan’s Rating: 7.5 out of 10!!
Pros: Kids love it, iconic characters, and the villains are getting really crazy in this volume!
Cons: Now we have the rock version stuck in our heads.
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Logitech C310 Review
I have a webcam. It does its job and I was happy with it. I plugged it in and I would have to get the focus right and then mess with the settings, so I could be seen. I don’t live in a cave but my old webcam thought I did. I thought: this is as good as it gets. Boy, was I wrong.
Little did I know how wrong I was. Logitech sent me a webcam to see what I thought. In the mail I received the Logitech HD Webcam C310. Right on the box it says, “automatic light correction for dim light, poor backlight.” When you read that, you think it’s just marketing copy to sell webcams. I can say that it did auto correct my lighting and my video was big, bright and beautiful. Maybe not beautiful, but handsome doesn’t start with a B. The clarity and brightness sure made me think I was. The picture quality was very impressive.
First I had to install the camera’s software. I am running Windows Vista and the install was smooth with no hick ups. The installation process walked me through it all step by step with no room for error.
Once I plugged in the webcam I was off and running and recording video and taking snap shots. It comes with the free Logitech webcam service that enables you to talk and see anyone else you know on the service. Father’s Day is coming up and this would be a great gift for him to stay in contact with you and possibly the grandkids, if that’s your scenario.
It also has the option to upload HD video to Youtube or Facebook with one click. It also integrates with Skype, Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. What ever flavor you like this webcam has it.
I went a little crazy and started posting video responses to my friends and family on Facebook. I made about 5 posts in 10 minutes. Luckily, my videos were appreciated. Let’s just say I went hog wild making videos because it was fun and easy.
The Logictech HD Webcam C310 is easy to install and easy to use. Quality of the lens and picture are great. The only problems I had was the standard video effects would stop working from time to time and I would have to restart.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
WordLock Review
A combination of numbers are hard to remember. I’ve had a combination lock in my hand and spun the dial back and forth trying different numbers of what I thought was the right numbers. Now someone has come along and put an end to all of that by replacing numbers with words and letter combinations. Isn’t a word easier to remember? Could it be because we use words over and over when we speak, read or write? Words are used everyday. WordLock takes that fact and uses it to our advantage and makes locks that use words instead of number combinations to unlock a combination lock.
I got to try a 5 letter resettable padlock and a 4 letter Mini cable lock. The 5 letter combination padlock was a cinch to open and once I did open it, I reset to my own word combination. I did it three times. Open it. Reset it. Lock it. Open it again. It is very easy to do and easy to remember.
I gave the 4 letter combination cable lock to my 11 year old son and showed the word combination to him only once. Five days later, he still remembers it. That is a load off of my mind because he uses it to lock his bike. If he remembers the lock combination, I feel he will use it and if he will use it, then he will lock his bike.
The padlock is great. It has up to 100,000 word and letter combinations that are easy to set and reset and so easy to remember the combination. It feels solid and strong and available in Spanish too.
The Mini Cable Lock does not reset but like I said, my son remembered it easily. It has 10,000 different letter and word combinations. The only complaint I have is the plastic cover over the point where the cable meets the lock comes off from the pressure of pulling the lock apart when it’s unlocked. I would say it’s poorly designed or manufactured if after only a week it comes apart. Besides that, I like the concept of using a word instead of a number combination for a lock. Especially if your kids forget their number combination to their locks at school or for their bikes. If they forget the number then they won’t use the lock and that can turn into an expensive mistake.
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
- A 5 letter resettable padlock and a 4 letter Mini cable lock.
How to Enter
Tell me what you need to lock up.
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This giveaway will end on May 24th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Dove Men+Care Review and Giveaway
I work. I sweat. I stink. It is such a vicious cycle. I don’t usually like smelling all froo-froo with all these body washes that are out there. Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash with Micromoisture technology is clinically proven to fight skin dryness better than regular men’s body wash. This ultra-light formula rinses off easily for a refreshing clean and total skin comfort. Many men put up with cleansing products that are harsh and drying, without realizing these products leave their skin feeling dry, irritated and uncomfortable. Also, the Active Clean Shower Tool was created to give an even better body wash experience by delivering maximum lather and maximum scrub in each shower.
- Ultra-light formula rinses easily and cleanly
- MICROMOISTURE activates when lathering
- For best results, use with Active Clean Shower Tool
- Available sizes: 13.5 oz and 18 oz
The first scented antiperspirant/deodorant from Dove specifically designed to give men protection—without compromise. Its unique formula combines one of the most effective ingredients for 48-hour protection against odor and wetness with non-irritant 1/4 moisturizer technology.
- 48-hour odor and wetness protection
- Non-irritating formula
- Tough on Sweat, Not on Skin
Dove developed MEN+CARE so men can literally be comfortable in their skin. Built on the Dove brand’s heritage in cleansing, moisturizing and care, the new MEN+CARE products offer great cleansing combined with Dove moisturizers to provide total skin comfort. Dove MEN+CARE is dermatologist recommended and clinically proven to fight skin dryness without irritation or tightness.
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Skin felt clean, refreshed, nice light scent, and a noticeable difference in dryness.
Cons: Did not like the deodorant. More of an antiperspirant kind of guy. Don’t care for slippery under arms.
Giveaway
Two (2) winners will receive:
- A Dove Men+Care gift pack that contains a Clean Comfort body wash, a shower tool, antiperspirant/deodorant stick, and deodorant stick.
How to Enter
Tell me about the dirtiest you have ever been.
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This giveaway will end on May 12th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Green Lantern Toys Review
“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might, beware my power… Green Lantern’s light!”
Those are the words every Green Lantern must recite as the Green Lantern’s Oath. I have been a big Green Lantern fan as far back as I can think. It all started back in the 80’s during the DC Super Powers series that came out. After that, I followed the Green Lantern in another form. That one being John Stewart from the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. Finally, down to Hal Jordan’s return from the dead and back onto the scene and back in Green Lantern books. The masses get to get re-acquainted to Hal as he emerges this summer in his very own movie.
Mattel, the makers of my childhood love He-Man, has agreed to make a ton of fantastic toys for Green Lantern. Mattel has captured all the adventure of the new action-packed Green Lantern movie with exciting figures, constructs, and collectibles! Replay all the thrilling moments, from Hal Jordan’s mysterious encounter with alien Abin Sur to the acceptance of his destiny as a heroic Green Lantern! Check out both the basic line in 3-3/4″ scale, as well as the premium Movie Masters line, offering highly-detailed, fully-articulated figures for the true collector.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Dad Central Consulting on behalf of Mattel and received Green Lantern toys to facilitate my review and a gift code to thank me for taking the time to participate. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
TRON Legacy Review
I am a child of the 80’s and I grew up with many people in their twenties and thirties that talked about this revolutionary movie that had some effects that had never been seen before. People were talking about computers and people going in them and being considered programs. I was more worried about eating Cocoa Krispies and watching Transformers. I did not ever see the original TRON in it’s entirity until I got the 5 disc 2 movie collection that includes TRON and TRON: Legacy.
About TRON
When a brilliant video game maker named Flynn (Jeff Bridges) hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing.
About TRON: Legacy
Disney presents a high-tech motion picture unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Immerse yourself in the digital world of TRON, as celebrated actor Jeff Bridges stars in a revolutionary visual effects adventure beyond imagination. When Flynn, the world’s greatest video game creator, sends out a secret signal from an amazing digital realm, his son discovers the clue and embarks on a personal journey to save his long-lost father. With the help of the fearless female warrior Quorra, father and son venture through an incredible cyber universe and wage the ultimate battle of good versus evil.
Special Features
The 5-Disc 2-Movie Blu-ray Combo Pack retails for about $79.99 and has some really great feature that include:
(Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray 2D + DVD + Digital Copy of TRON: Legacy + Blu-ray of TRON: The Original Classic Special Edition)
- The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed
- Disney Second Screen – TRON: Legacy
- Launching The Legacy
- Disc Roars
- Music Video “Derezzed” written, produced and performed by Daft Punk
- All bonus features from TRON: The Original Classic Special Edition
Ryan’s Rating: 5 out of 10!!
Pros: Great over arching story connecting decades. Ground breaking visual effects on both movies.
Cons: A little confusing if you are not a geek. Kids would not sit through either movie. Said it was “too slow” and “boring”
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
- 5-Disc 2-Movie Collection (TRON: Legacy on 3D Blu-ray, 2D Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy and TRON: The Original Classic on 2D Blu-ray)
How to Enter
Tell me your all time favorite video game.
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This giveaway will end on April 27th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Ryan
Conair iStubble Review
For a week, I was Sonny Crockett. Some of you might not remember or know who that was. Let me tell you. He was a slightly over weight Hispanic detective on a show called Miami Vice. Those of you who remember differently, hush and let a man dream a little. The reason I bring up a totally awesome show from the 80s is to point out to you that Sonny Crockett was one good looking dude much like yours truly and he had a perpetual 5 o’ Clock shadow. It never grew out and it never disappeared. Same length everyday all day and he made that look popular. There are tons of men who want to rock the beard like they did then but make it fresh, new and modern. They should have a device that is all those things and I think I found it. It is not a complicated need and the device shouldn’t be either. But it need to feel right in a man’s hand and it should do what the box says it does.
Conair’s i-Stubble does all this and more. What sold me on the i-Stubble is the electronic motorized length control system. I push the button control up to the highest setting (for a short beard if desired) and the guard raises by itself. I set it to the lowest setting of 0.4mm and it moved down all by itself. One guard – 15 settings. Awesome! You never loose the guards or fish around for the right size. The guard is apart of the device and it easily flips off the blades for cleaning. That is cool. For a week, I used the setting of 0.4mm and the dream of riding in my Lamborghini through the streets of Miami came alive.
The i-Stubble fits well in my hand and it was easy to direct over my face. The guard and blade is large and does not fit in small areas like my top lip. It is also not waterproof, that wasn’t important to me but for some it could be. The motorized length control is mesmerizing and I loved to watched it go up and down. When you see it for yourself you will think its cool too. I like having not to deal with multiple guards. It’s a good product that does a good job of maintaining a man’s beard to his desired length, no matter what that is.
- Electronic motorized length control system with 15 ultra-precise settings, so you can maintain your preferred facial hair style at all times
- Electrochemically formed blades with a clean, sharp edge that provides the most accurate trims on every face (from a .4mm shadow to a short beard with easy digital display)
- Floating contouring head, which tracks the curves of your face for accuracy and comfort
- Ergonomic design
Dave
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Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies Review and Giveaway
My kids might have superpowers that prevent them from eating vegetable and drinking water. It’s like kryptonite to them. My youngest daughter is by far the greatest example of this preference for foods low in fiber and high in foods involving lots of cheese. My wife and I do our best to offer them a well balanced diet but sometimes we need help.
So, like the super heroes my kids think they are, it’s Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies to the rescue. Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies are a recent recipient of the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval and are available in supermarkets and retailers nationwide and online. I started giving my daughter some of these Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies and she liked them. I tried them too. They are sweet and not candy sweet. She liked them and I liked them. That was day one of our little experiment. I interviewed her about her potty habits and she was very honest and told me that she does not go very often as I suspected. I asked her to tell me if her bath room trips increased since taking the Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies. She didn’t report to me for every time she had to go but she did say she went more often and it was easier to go. I didn’t press her to explain, “easier to go”. I assumed it was a positive experience and left it at that. I think she appreciated my discretion. She happily ate them everyday and it really got things going.
So, parents listen up. If you have a little ones that are picky eaters that affects their bathroom time. Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies are a great addition to their diet. They are sugar, calorie and gluten free. If you check out their Facebook page, they have recipe ideas, helpful resources, coupons and a great philosophy for getting kids to eat a balanced diet: Don’t try to make kids eat fiber rich foods they don’t like, incorporate fiber into foods they all ready love.
Dave
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
A bottle of Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies!
How to Enter
Tell me that you need more fiber in your life!
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This giveaway will end on April 28th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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Generator Rex Review and Giveaway
Sometimes when I get into a situations that I can’t handle physically I really feel like I could do it if only I was well equipped with the right tools. Now if I was a 15 year old boy who had a body full of amazing nanites that could turn my body parts into whatever machinery I needed for the task now that would be rad. I was sent some Generator Rex action figures from the current line produced by Mattel. I was also given Volume 1 of the Tv show on DVD to catch us up on all of the events in the Generator Rex universe.
About the Show
Rex is 15, and like most 15-year-old boys, he likes cars, girls, music and sports. But unlike most 15-year-old boys, he can make his fists the size of boulders, sprout a jet pack out of his back and turn his legs into a lightning-fast motorcycle. These talents are extremely useful to Providence, a global organization chartered to fight mutant creatures known as E.V.O.s (Exponentially Variegated Organism). Rex is under their care and is their ultimate weapon. Generator Rex takes place in the aftermath of a global accident, where microscopic machines known as nanites have merged with every living thing. For a select few, the nanites mutate their hosts into monstrous creatures called E.V.O.s. Rex is one such E.V.O., but unlike the monsters he and Providence battle, Rex has control over his nanites. He alone has the ability to not only control these nanites—allowing him to create amazing mechanical limbs and gadgets that aid him in battle—but also heal E.V.O.s of their mutation. Rex is joined by a team of characters including his sidekick, a highly intelligent monkey named Bobo Haha, his mentor Agent Six, the brilliant Dr. Holiday and Noah, a regular kid and Rex’s friend. Tune in Fridays at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) to see Rex face his evil foe, an evil E.V.O. named Van Kleiss, while trying to be a normal teenager.
Action Figures: A range of 4” action figures based on Rex and some of his most powerful weapons like Smack Hands Rex and Battle Saw Rex, as well as villains Van Kleiss and Combat Claws Biowulf
Deluxe Action Figures and Evo Assortments: Capturing all the action and thrills of the animated series, fans can use these deluxe toys to act out scenes and invent their own adventures! Featuring an awesome EVO villain and a jar of Nanite Goo to fill the EVO and watch it ooze, these figures feature the coolest accessories for EVO-fighting!
Vehicles: Fans can access some of Rex’s awesome, versatile vehicles from the series for the chance to reenact their favorite battle scenes!
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
- Evo Attack Big Fat Sword (BFS) Rex
- Battle Saw Rex
- Van Kleiss
- Generator Rex Volume 1 DVD
How to Enter
Tell me if you could transform your body into anything what would it be?
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This giveaway will end on April 18th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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