Super Cute Toy Alert: Octonauts at Toys R Us!

The first time we saw the Octonauts was when we were waiting in the Pediatrician's office - Omar was only a couple days old and he had jaundice.  They sent us home with a biliblanket and we had to come in every day to have his blood checked.  Our stress levels were explosive because of the rough labor and delivery I had and now Omar's jaundice so for a few minutes that day our minds were curious about the cute show we saw while sitting in the Doctor's office.  My husband and I thought they were so cute and wondered if they had toys because we are suckers for cute characters.  That was a year ago (almost to the date!) and they are still one of thee cutest kids shows ever.  When the opportunity came up to review new Octonauts toys, I was so excited because I wanted to check them out!  Kids almost never turn down toys so this was a no-brainer.  It definitely had to pass my test.

A huge box arrived and I could not believe how adorable everything was.  I was bummed that the recommended age for the toys is 3+ years old.  Omar wouldn't be getting play time with the Octonauts anytime soon but that didn't stop our 7 year old Duke from totally geeking out about the Octonauts Octopod Playset and Octonauts Gup-B Mission Vehicle & Kwazii.

If you aren't familiar with Octonauts - it airs on Disney Junior and follows the daily adventures of a team of eight underwater heroes that explore the world's oceans, rescue the creatures who live there and protect their habitats - above and below the waves!

Octonauts Octo-Compass is really adorable.  I let Omar play with this toy because you can hear phrases from your favorite Octonauts characters Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso.  We thought the creature sounds and Octo-Alert signal were fun!  It retails for $12.99 at Toys "R" Us.

Octonauts GUP-B Mission Vehicle & Kwazii are our second favorites.  The GUP-B mission vehicle works on both land and in water so guess where Duke wanted to play with them?  Yep, in the tub!  The creatures totally change color in water.  This set retails for $14.99 at Toys "R" Us.

Octonauts Rescue Assortment Barnacles & Tunip is a great addition to the GUP-B Mission Vehicle set - this action figure set comes with a Tunip water-squirter, a clamshell and sea creatures that also change colors in warm water!  Duke enjoys these during his baths too.  I let Omar hold Captain Barnacles during his bath.  This set retails for $9.99 at Toys "R" Us.  

Octonauts Octopod Playset is the motherlode.  This set is super cute and Fisher-Price always has high marks with me when it comes to playsets.  I remember my playsets when I was a kid and many times look for those vintage toy sets when I'm out thrifting or vintage shopping.  They are excellent quality and make the best memories.  The Octopod Playset is on that same level.  Excellent quality and fun for all - yes even me.  It makes me so happy passing this playset in my living room.  I don't even have to tell you how much fun the one year old and seven year old have with the 10 play pieces including Barnacles, Kwazii, a mini GUP-A, 3 creatures, 4 rescue tools and a clip-on Octo-Alert that features phrases and sounds!  This retails for $34.99 at Toys "R" Us.   

Omar inspecting his loot!


For more information on Octonauts, please visit www.octonauts.com or at Octonauts Facebook page at facebook.com/octonauts.

Disclosure: I was sent Octonauts toys for review.  All thoughts are my own.

Jake and The Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky DVD + Digital Copy Giveaway!

We don't have cable cause we're cool like that so when I was offered the opportunity to review this dvd, I jumped at the chance to share with my cable-deprived 6 year old.  He absolutely loved it.  He loves Peter Pan and Captain Hook so when the adventures continued with Jake and The Never Land Pirates...he was a happy pirate!  I was fascinated with the blow-up sword and he was too!  Here he is when I gave him the green light to blow it up!  

Yo ho, let's go! Set sail with Jake and his crew on a full‐length,  high-­‐speed  adventure  on  the   high   seas.   According   to   the   Never   Land   Pirate   Code,   Jake   and   his   crew   must   race   Bucky   against  the  Jolly  Roger  and  the  sneaky  Captain  Hook.  But  if  Bucky  loses, he'll  belong  to  Hook   forever.   Of   course,   Hook   uses   every   trick   in   the   book   and   wins   the   race.   But,   Jake   and   his   crew   might   have   a   way   to   get   Bucky   back.   With   the   help   of   Peter   Pan,   the   young   pirates   embark  on  an  adventure  across  Never  Land  that  includes  getting  past  a  fire-­‐breathing  dragon.   With your help, Jake's crew can save Bucky from the devious   Captain   Hook.   In   addition,   enjoy  four  more  exciting  Jake  and  the  Never  Land  Pirates  episodes.  Overflowing  with  music,   swashbuckling   action   and   seafaring   fun,  Jake   and   the   Never   Land   Pirates:   Jake   Saves   Bucky  proves  that  being  a  hero  comes  from  teamwork,  determination  and  friendship!

Available   on   Disney   DVD   October   16,   "Jake   and   the   Never   Land   Pirates:   Jake   Saves   Bucky"   Combo   Pack   comes   with   more   than   2   hours   of   DVD   content,   a   digital   copy   and   an   official   "Jake   and   the   Never   Land   Pirates"   blow-­‐up   sword.   In   addition,   fans   can   sing   along   to   all   the   fun,  swashbuckling  songs  on  a  special  Pirate-­‐oke  feature  exclusive  to  the  DVD!

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Disclosure:  This is not a sponsored post.  I received a copy for review.  All thoughts are my own.