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It Is Time to Use Your Imagination With Kazoops

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This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Kazoops. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own.

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Andrew and I watched the first episode of the new Netflix show, Kazoops. It was adorable. The show is for children ages 3-6. It is bright and colorful and there are some cute songs, which did not get stuck in my head, so that is great. I’ve watched so many kids shows in the past 10 years that I am grateful to ones that have solid songs that you can enjoy, but not find yourself absentmindedly singing. The show follows the adventures of six-year old Monty and his best friend, Jimmy Jones, the family pet pig. Monty has a mom, dad, grandmother and older sister also in his family. Monty uses his vivid imagination to challenge preconceptions about life such as “you have to wear matching socks” or “all games need rules” and, in doing so, demonstrates the value of critical thinking and creative play.

You can watch the official trailer on the Kazoops YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdf8VLC8sjQ0D0-aI8_59A

Creative is an excellent way to describe the show. From the episode I saw it was a nice show with some creative animation. There are moments in the show when Monty closes his eyes and tells his pig, Jimmy Jones, “just imagine”. It is then that the animation changes from a 3D sort of animation to a more 2D animation. Those moments the animation has a real paper feel to it. It is quite beautiful. You just know that Monty is in his creative zone during those moments of imagination. Monty is a kid who is so full of life and curiosity. He’s looking for ways to accomplish things, but in his own unique way. The problem solving is also more subtle than other kids shows, it does not hit you over the head with the message. Kids pick up on the message without hearing it over and over. Continue reading It Is Time to Use Your Imagination With Kazoops →

Review, Toys, Vlog

Opening Mystery Blind Bag Emojiez Series 1 Plushiez, Buddiez and Squishiez

The Kids love emojiez

We received a bunch of Emojiez toys from Fun 2 Play Toys for free in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are 100% our own.

The kids help me open, unbox and review a bunch of blind bag Emojiez, Buddiez and Squishiez. The kids loved opening these but all Andrew wanted was Smelvin, the Poop Emojiez character. Emojiez are character that are fun to collect, trade and each tell their own story. Based on your favorite existing emoji’s, the Emojiez characters play on the digital emoji trend, bringing these beloved characters to life.

These are some cute little figures. The price point for the Buddiez is very low, only $1 each and a 3pack for $1.99. That is a great point for an impulse buy at the register. The figures are well done, too. They look nice and have a little trading card that tells you their name and story. The kids also liked the Plushiez figures and Andrew gave Allison the “Money Tongue” one, which was actually vomit. His heart was in the right place. You can see what else they thought of the figures in the video below.

The Emojiez line is made up of 12 characters with unique personalities that include Romeo, the hopeless romantic, Knuckle, the champion fighter, Donny who loves to live large and Smelvin, who stinks but is lovable nonetheless. Emojiez will be available as clolectible plus and vinyl characters known as “Plushiez” and “Buddiez” along with crafts and accessory sets to come out in 2017, building on the excitement of Emojiez.