Friday, November 21, 2008

Ben 10 Birthday Party Ideas

Ben 10 is a very popular television show right now that centers on Ben, a teenager with superpowers from a watch he found at a crash site of an alien spacecraft. Kids love this show and might ask you for a Ben 10 themed birthday party, and you'll need to be ready to provide that for them.

This may seem like a very difficult task, but using supplies and some helpful party ideas, you can easily provide a great Ben 10 birthday party.

Aliens In the House

Ben is able to turn himself into various alien creatures because of the watch, who all have superpowers, so why not let the kids go nuts with making alien costumes? Just use some paper bags they can wear on their bodies and heads, and let them color them and decorate them with Ben 10 birthday party supplies. Once they are done you can marvel at their creativity in the various alien life forms they come up with.

Show Them Off

Now that they have made the alien costumes, have the kids do their best impressions of aliens. This is something very easy for them to do and it will be a great laugh for everyone at the birthday party. This will easily be one of the most fun parts of the entire birthday party for some of the kids.

Watch The Show

If you are going to have a Ben 10 party, then you are going to need to provide the kids with the show to watch while you prepare the food and presents. This will be great to do after the alien impressions because they will be tired and ready to settle down to watch one of their favorite shows. It works great, it keeps them occupied and it allows you to get some things done.

Ben 10 is a hugely popular show right now and kids all over the world dream of finding their own watch to help them change into aliens so they can help people with their superpowers. While you can't give them that watch, you can give them a great Ben 10 birthday party, complete with aliens and more, using Ben 10 birthday party supplies and these party ideas.

Ben 10 on the Cartoon Network

Getting sick of the same old TV shows? Well even though Ben 10 recently went of the air, this is the show for you! Ben 10 is a show about a family, where the brother Ben, of course, stumbles upon an alien pod in the woods while on vacation! Found inside is a watch like device witch happens to be called the, "Omnitrix". The Omnitrix attaches to Ben's wrist and the gives him the power to transform into an alien, but only for 10 minutes so that his DNA doesn't permanently become damaged! From his new gained powers, Ben realized that now has the responsibility to use his powers to do good. Thru his journeys with his family, a sister Gwen, and grandfather Max, they do battle with many aliens, looking too take the Omnitrix from them.

The one warlord alien Vilgax, is one of Bens main nemesis's! Vilgax tried to conquer the galaxy by stealing the Omnitrix, by sending his alien drones, and even he himself tried too take it! But Ben and his family succeeded in defeating Vilgax! Ben even had to fight Kevin! Someone who could absorb some of bens powers from being around the Omnitrix. Kevin even eventually banded together with an alien named "Ghostfreak" who escaped the Omnitrix and tried too possess Ben! But luckily Ghostfreak and Kevin where eventually defeated! Toward the end of the fourth season of Ben 10, Ben even had to defeat a resurrected Ghostfreak and Vilgax! Ben even had to stop someone named Doctor Vicktor from cloaking the world with his corrodium beam project!

And Ben did all of this only with the help of his family and the power of the Omnitrix! A device originally designed to show the many races of the universe about one another, made by Azmuth. But the Omnitrix was eventually used for war because of its inherited power. The Omnitrix, binds too your skin, and is very hard to get off! Though very mechanical looking, it is organic in the sense of how it fits the user, growing and changing. It binds the users DNA with the DNA of the 10 aliens inside! Ben only has limited use of the Omnitrix, because of his inexperience, but the aliens that are after it have a better understanding of it, and can use it to its optimum function. Changing from one alien to another just by thinking it!

So as you can see the Cartoon Network show, Ben 10 is a very appealing show too a wide variety of people.

You may even want too check out the two Ben 10 movies that where released. The first, "Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix", and the second, "Ben 10: Race Against Time". Both moves dive deeper into the origins of the Omnitrix and the life of Ben and his family after the original 4 season series.

Phillip Bernard wrights on Ben 10. You can find more information at: http://ben10products.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Top 10 Most Wanted Toys For Christmas 2008 - Put These Under Your Tree

Figuring out what the top 10 most wanted toys for Christmas are is very important if you want to make sure that Santa gets things right this year. These toys are flying off the shelves with increasing fervor, so it's definitely best to act sooner rather than later so your shopping cart doesn't look sadly empty.

Toy #1 - Elmo Live

The first toy you need to make sure you have is Elmo Live. Elmo is a beloved character for the young and old alike. This Elmo is so lifelike you won't believe your eyes. For such a lifelike toy you'll be surprised at how low the cost is!

Toy #2 - Bakugan Starter Pack

The next toy you need to have on your list for the Christmas 2008 season is the Bakugan starter pack. Children love the anime series Bakugan, so you definitely can't go wrong when you decide to pick up these packs. They are also incredibly inexpensive, and make great stocking stuffers.

Toy #3 - Kidizoom Digital Camera

For that little photographer in your life, you'll want to buy the Kidizoom Digital Camera. This camera is incredibly tough and durable for even the most carefree of children. It also contains features you'd expect on an adult- and much more expensive- camera. This one is probably less than you think.

Toy #4 - Flip Video Camera

The Flip Video Camera. Okay, so this one is technically not a toy. Still, this is a great first video camera for kids because it's inexpensive, small, and very easy to use.

Toy #5 - Busy Ball Popper

For that baby or toddler in your life you'll definitely want to look for the Busy Ball Popper Toy. This one is great because it has colorful balls that go through a tube and pop into the air! Tons of fun for your little one.

Toy #6 - Furreal Friends Biscuit

Furreal Friends Biscuit Dog is a real winner for this holiday season. You can't help but fall in love with this little pup because he is so lifelike. This one is on the expensive side, but the expense is well worth it to see the look of happiness your little one has on his face.

Toy #7 - Eyeclops Night Vision Stealth Goggles

Eyeclops Night Vision Stealth Goggles are next on the list because they are fun for everyone. It's hard to believe, but this toy delivers in a big way by offering real night vision.

Toy #8 - Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii is perhaps an obvious choice, but it's a great one! The Wii has been out for a couple of years now, but it's still hard to find. The interactivity and excitement is something your whole family will love.

Toy #9 - Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer

Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer is another great option. This toy allows your child to change their voice just like in the movies! It's great fun, and sure to bring some laughs.

Toy #10 - Little Big Planet

Last but not least, one of the top 10 most wanted toys for 2008 is Little Big Planet for the Playstation 3 console. This is one of the most innovative, interesting and fun games that has come out in years. You can't go wrong with this title.

Figuring out which toys are hot is half the battle! Now you've got to narrow down your list and choose the best Christmas toys for your own child this year. It also helps to learn about the best pricing deals so you can save money this year. Visit http://bestchristmasgiftsonline.com for more details.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Top Christmas Toys

Christmas is fast creeping up on us and it's getting to that time of year when are minds are bending towards our children and the gifts we will be buying.

With most of us feeling the pinch, preparation is the key; shopping around will ensure the best deals enabling our budgets to stretch further. There are a huge range of top toys for boys on offer this Christmas and with shops grappling for your custom there are some great deals to be had. Once you've decided on the products you wish to buy, visit one of the price comparison sites in order to get the biggest bargins. This year it seems that boys have the best deal. Manufacturers have bought up the rights to many programmes ensuring a huge spectrum of toys for boys!

Top of the crop is Ben 10 . The cartoon has been a massive success and boys are desperate to get their hands on the Ben 10 Alien Laboratory and Vilgax Battle Ship - the ultimate arena for alien battles! Bakugan is another popular choice, with many stores fast running out of the Bakugan Battle Arena.

For younger children, Elmo Live is the toy creating the biggest buzz. Scarily life-like, Elmo sings and talks, telling stories and sharing jokes. He bobs his head, waves his arms and Elmo can even cross his legs! This high tech, Muppet mannerisms bring Sesame Street to life.

An educational choice is the groundbreaking LeapFrog Tag Reader , a touch reading system which allows words to talk, pictures to sing and story book characters to come to life, honing comprehension and phonic skills. With our technology ever advancing, the most intricate and exiting of toys are now on offer.

Kota the Triceratops is a life sized, 40 inch baby dinosaur that reacts to touch, creating realistic movement and noise! Touch him and Kota will move his head, tail and eyes - he will even roar in appreciation.

Spykee Robot is another huge craze that's selling out fast. Spykee comes with a built-in motion detector, so that it can detect movements, which is great if you want to keep your sister or brother out of your room, the Spykee will sound an alarm on your computer and incredibly send you a picture of the target so you have proof.

It's bound to cause a stir in any household! With such a wealth of toys to choose from, Parents should be able to find a gift to suit their budget. Finances may be tight, but we might find some comfort in the fact that it is a buyers market and there are deals to be had.

To find out more information about the top toys for christmas visit : top toys for boys

Friday, October 31, 2008

The Elmo Live Doll For Christmas 2008

If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a little one, you can't go wrong with Elmo Live. This doll is the most lifelike Elmo doll to have ever been developed. Not only does he talk, sing, and tell jokes, he also moves in a lifelike way you just won't believe until you see it.

The new Elmo Live doll has a mouth that moves in sync with his speech. He looks like a real muppet when you look and listen to the way he talks. He also has a realistic head motion that bobbles when he talks. Instead of looking like a preprogrammed robot, Elmo Live looks like he's just having a conversation with you.

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In addition to his mouth movements, the Elmo Live doll can also move his arms in a realistic way. He dances and he waves his arms in sync with his singing and talking. Little ones will think that Elmo has jumped out of the TV and right into their living room.

If you're looking for laughter, Elmo will help you find it fast. He tells all kinds of jokes and even plays games that will keep small children - and even adults - entertained for hours on end. And he also sings plenty of songs that your children will learn by heart. You'll hear them singing them over and over with delight.

A special feature of Elmo Live is his ability to sit, stand, and even to cross his legs. He can go from one position to another with ease. And if he falls over, he even knows how to ask for help getting back up on his feet. In the same way, he also responds specifically if you squeeze his nose.

Elmo also teaches manners. When your child does something nice for him, he'll say thank you. And he always asks with his own manners by saying, "Please." This is a great way to teach kids by example to use their manners when they ask for things or when someone helps them.

Elmo is light enough that your child can carry him around and he's easy to activate. All it takes is the touch of his foot, back, nose, or tummy to wake him up. He'll then be ready to play for as long as you'd like - or until his batteries wind down. He requires six AA batteries to keep the entertainment going.

When it's time to treat that special boy or girl on your list to a magical toy, don't forget about Elmo Live - you can find the best deal at http://www.elmolivesesame.info - he really does seem to come to life with just a touch!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Trading Pro System Review

In case you aren't sure, Trading Pro System is a complete video training course that not only teaches you how to trade, but how to trade with confidence. If you're anything like I was, you're constantly second-guessing your decisions until they either pay off or end in a loss - trust me, I know it's nerve-wracking and frustrating. The video collection is equal to over 24 hours runtime so it's a whole lot o' content... the videos cover everything required plus a bunch o' strategies and tactics to bring in profit.

The authors... err, creators? I don't know what to call them... ugh, well the dudes that created Trading Pro System are David Vallieres (I think I spelled that right) and Eric Holmlund. Again, if you and I are even remotely similar you do some research before buying!

Well before I purchased Trader Pro System (to be called TPS from now on, because I don't feel like typing the name) I did exactly that - I found out that the two are entrepreneurs/businessmen. Now aware of their occupation, it only makes sense that the two would get hooked on the stock market and later create a product. This is actually good news for us; it's no secret entrepreneurs have to work their tails off to create a quality product to even be in the same league as the bigger companies.

Sifting through the videos you'll quickly realize that they're very easy to understand... the lingo isn't as tricky as I thought it would be and the audio/video quality is great. I'm a visual learner so the videos were perfect for me - I've tried reading books but rarely get past the first chapter, apparently that's common?

Of all of the video content, "The Art of Adjustments - The Secret Key" was hands down the best installment (for me personally). As I mentioned earlier I was always second guessing my decisions and all paranoid - to the point where my panic-mode would cost me money in the long run (as I've now learned!). This installment alone gave me some confidence in my decisions... it's a great feeling!

Gotta' mention this - you have the option of streaming the videos or downloading them to your hard drive. I burned a copy of them (backups are good - hey, I told you I have paranoid moments) and keep another copy on my trusty laptop - gives me something to do on my lunch break *cough* and while "working" *cough*.

They've backed the offer by a 60 day money back guarantee so there's no risk trying it - in fact I encourage you to do so! My mentality when purchasing it was as follows: I'll purchase it, go through the videos, apply the techniques/strategies/tactics and if I don't make AT LEAST the course fee back within 59 days I'll get a refund. Not bad right? Win/win situations are always the best.

If you're interested in reading my full review, click here: http://the-perfect-solution.com/r/tps/

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Can any Toys Save the Toy Market This Year?

The toy world has seen a steady increase in sales in recent months due to the strong sales of Webkinz, Webkinz trading cards and the Nintendo Wii. However much of the rest of the toy world is down as platforms like the Playstation 3 and Playstation 3 games have well under sold their expectations. This fall some new toys are coming into the market which include new Webkinz, TMX Ernie and TMX Cookie Monster and Singing Pizza Elmo. The question now is with the rising gas prices looking to put a clamp on holiday sales will it make sales of these specialized toys decline this year lower than they have been?

The high gas prices have not seemed to affect the sales of Webkinz and Webkinz trading cards as Webkinz have received well over 750,000 searches per month online. Many retailers have sold out and have been sold for quite some time of the Webkinz plush and the Webkinz trading cards look to be extinct soon enough. As Christmas approaches hype could only build for the new TMX Friends which are the "Tickle Me Extreme Friends" and the follow up to the Tickle Me Extreme Elmo or (TMX ELMO) as its better known. The new TMX Friends are TMX Ernie and TMX Cookie Monster. They have the same features of the TMX Elmo such as extreme laughter when you tickle them and many of the same motions. TMX Friends stand about 3 inches shorter than the TMX Elmo however.

With the release of the TMX Friends in October we'll also see the Singing Pizza Elmo which is sure to be a hit with any Elmo collectors or children who love Elmo. But the question remains for the economy, will it overcome the short falls and allow consumers to buy their toys for their kids this fall and winter quarter? I have to believe that parents and kids will find a way to buy whatever toys they are looking for this winter at whatever expense. Hopefully the economy and gas prices can rebound by the forth quarter of the year but its hard to say. It seems that every expert opinion on the economy has seemed a bit off in recent times so I never base anything I believe on what anyone else says. Walmart sales have recently been down 3% under last year and that could be another factor going into this years toy season as Walmart tends to be a front runner in sales in just about every market category.

No matter what happens with the economy and gas prices this year TMX Friends, Singing Pizza Elmo and The New Webkinz and Lil' Kinz plush toys will be sure to be this seasons front runners and captivate numerous kids and parents around the globe. Against any prediction it could be another season of high sales for vendors on Ebay making premium prices on these toys on a sold out market. This year Webkinz Plush and Trading cards have commanded such premiums already. Webkinz Trading Cards have been selling as high as $260 a box and some of the retired Webkinz Plush have harnessed a $1000+ price tag. The main thing to note on this achievement is that many people are paying the prices. No price is too much if people are willing to pay it and someone is always willing to pay whatever price to get the toys they are looking for. TMX Friends, Ernie, Cookie Monster and sining Pizza Elmo may bring down some of the high Webkinz Prices this fall and at the same time we'll see many gaming console system at great rates especially as new titles are released for each system by fall. If you are in the market for any of the hot toys this year I suggest getting them as early as possible and as soon as they hit the market. If you can grab a few extra you may be one of the next hot merchants on Ebay.


A Guide To Finding Elmo TMX

Help With Finding The Elusive Elmo TMX

Elmo TMX is the hot toy for 2006. They are difficult if not impossible to find in many locations. Many stores report that they are constantly out of stock and do not know when more will arrive. Other problems with finding Tickle Me Elmo have been reported. Employees of large toy sellers have been hoarding them. They know that they are valuable and have been caught holding them back for themselves or family and friends. We have put together a comparison shopping guide that will help you find TMX at the best price!

Use Comparison Shopping Sites
There are several websites that allow you to compare prices and check availability for our favorite furry red three year old.

Get There Early
Most retailers stock their shelves overnight. Try arriving at stores that are open 24 hours a day late at night. Others have reported success in getting a TMX by shopping for one at 2 or 3 in the morning. It sounds extreme, but if you really want one, this is worth a try.
Give a local shop a chance
A friend of mine got a Tickle Me Elmo through a local hobby shop. The owner of the business had connections in the toy industry and was able to find one for her. This store owner was more than happy to help, and has gained a new loyal customer.

Black Friday
It has been rumored that Wal-Mart has a supply of TMX Elmo that they will be selling on the day after Thanksgiving. If you feel like getting up at 4 in the morning and fighting for him, this may be a good chance to get one at retail.

Robert Ward is the author of The Hunt For Elmo Guide