‘Incredibles 2’ Jack-Jack Attacks doll from Jakks Pacific

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Francine Brokaw

By now you probably know that baby Jack-Jack steals the movie Incredibles 2. This adorable little baby unleashes his super powers throughout the film.

Jakks Pacific has created a fun doll that not only looks cute and will ultimately be a child’s friend, but also has lights and sounds. Beware, this cutie shows off his super powers – in a less dangerous way than the one on screen.

Jack-Jack himself measures about 10 inches tall in a sitting position and 13 inches high when he’s standing. That’s not counting the little tuft of hair on top of his head. He’s not soft and plush because he is interactive! Press his tummy and hear him laugh. But when he gets angry, watch out. His head turns colors and his blue eyes light up, while crying. But once he is over his “tantrum” he chuckles and is back to normal.

Sometimes his head turns red and his eyes light up, accompanied by the “laser” sound. After all, this little kid has laser eyes that can cut through anything. That’s the Jack-Jack in the film. This doll just imitates that, so a child can use his or her imagination while playing with this little fellow.

Pressing his tummy elicits several reactions from the baby. When he sneezes (as he does in the film), his head lights up and he chuckles. Another time he can become almost electric, with buzzing sounds and flashing head.

Did you know Jack-Jack can teleport from one room to another? Imagine that. When his tummy is pressed and he “teleports” his head turns blue. Imagination is key when playing with this little guy.

And Jack-Jack comes with a raccoon “friend.” This hard- plastic raccoon is a little over five inches high with a fluffy tail. He’s ready to “play” with his on-screen nemesis, baby Jack-Jack.

It’s sweet when he says, “Mama.” His baby babble is also adorable.

When you first take this little guy out of the box, open the back of his red suit and turn him to the “I” mode. This is the interactive mode. Then press his tummy for his reactions. When you hold the button down, he really turns on all his super powers, so watch out.

When you see his smiling face, you cannot help but smile yourself. He’s adorable. He’ll definitely be a fun pal for kids throughout this summer and beyond.

Incredibles 2 Jack-Jack Attacks comes complete with lights and sounds and his raccoon pal and is intended for ages 3 and up. He comes with 3 AAA batteries.
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shopDisney launches Disney Eats

Posted on April 3, 2018April 4, 2018 by Francine Brokaw

Guess what! There’s a new line of products from shopDisney, and they all have to do with one room – the kitchen. April 3, 2018 shopDisney launched Disney Eats, which is a fun way for families to reconnect. After all, isn’t the kitchen the room where we spend a lot of time together?

There are items for kids and adults. And every item makes cooking and baking a little more fun. Move over Julia Child. Mickey and Minnie are the new stars of the kitchen.

Kids can have their own chef’s outfit. There is a Mickey and a Minnie Chef’s Hat and Apron Set designed specifically for kids. Once a kid puts on the chef’s hat, look out. He/she is going to be cooking up a real treat (with the help of mom or dad). ($19.95)

Mickey has a Measuring Cup Set with four cups – ¼ cup, 1/3 cup, ½ cup, and a 1 cup collapsible silicone measuring cups. They expand by gently pushing on the inside bottom of the cup and collapse when not in use for easy storage. They can easily fit into any drawer and each cup has a different Mickey face on the bottom of the cup. ($9.95)

Just like the collapsible silicone measuring cups, the new Mickey Mouse Food Storage Container can expand to fit a variety of food. And there is a spork (spoon on one side and fork on the other) that tucks into the lid of the container. The entire lid snaps off and inside is the collapsible container. This makes a great item to take on car trips. It’s leak-proof so you can fill it with canned or fresh fruit, salad, crackers and dip, or whatever you want. It’s a handy item that can easily double as an adult container to take your lunch or snack to the office. ($12.95) There is a pink Minnie version as well.

And the Mickey Mouse Food Mold Set includes two food molds and four cutouts to make food fun and enticing. You can now make dinner more fun and even vegetables will taste better when they’re in the shape of Mickey Mouse. It’s easy to make a Mickey mashed potato side dish or even fill a mold with rice. Oatmeal is another idea to stuff into the Mickey mold. The cutouts allow you to create special Mickey designs on the food. Be creative. ($12.95)

Besides these four fun items, Disney Eats has plenty more products – mixing bowels, whisks, spatulas, measuring spoons, towels, oven mitts, sandwich stamps, and more. They all have that Disney fun infused into every product. Most items are dishwasher safe and several are also microwave safe. For more inspiration to add some special flair to your cooking experience, check out the new Disney Eats collection at Shop Disney. Who knows – maybe your child will be inspired to be the next big chef.

While you’re on the Disney Eats website, check out Mickey’s recipe for Mickey Mouse Blueberry Pancakes!

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Disney’s Babies – Brought by the Stork

Posted on March 20, 2018April 2, 2018 by Francine Brokaw

The stork delivers the latest group of Disney’s Babies plush animals. These adorable little guys are wrapped in a soft blanket pouch, which Mr. Stork carries in his beak.

These cuddly animals are about 10” high and posed for delivery in their colorful and soft sacks. Their blanket pouches have images that correspond to their stories.

Baby Dumbo is adorable. In the movie he was delivered to his mom by the stork. Now he is delivered to your home by the stork, via Shop Disney. His oversized ears are soft and floppy and can wrap over his sweet and innocent little face. He is dressed in his circus hat and collar and his facial features are embroidered with great detail. blanket pouch is designed with circus animals and even little Timothy is represented. The blanket pouch is fastened with Velcro so it’s easy to unhook and remove the cuddly little elephant. And once he’s out of his pouch he’s an adorable, soft little fellow that makes a great sleeping pal. Actually, he’s just as cuddly when he’s wrapped in his pouch.

Other animals in the current collection include baby Sven, baby Bambi, baby Thumper, baby Flower, baby Simba, baby Marie, baby Scamp, and baby Pegasus. Hopefully there will be others in the future as they are sweet little guys and a welcome addition to the Disney’s Babies line of plush. The past line of Disney’s Babies had the animals wrapped in their own blankets that closed via Velcro. This new line has the soft blanket pouches that make them easy for toting by a child or by Mr. Stork. They are all posed to fit inside their pouches but are each free to get hugs once out of their swaddling delivery pouches.

Each of their expressions are endearing. It’s hard to choose just one. They are all sweet and loveable.

The Disney’s Babies cuddly animals in their blanket pouches are only available at the Disney Parks and on the Shop Disney website. They are delightful baby representations of some of the most beloved Disney animated animal characters.

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