Candy Land Gift Set

Continuing in my series of movies and shows based on toys for young children, let’s celebrate Candyland: The Great Lollipop Adventure! 

CANDY LAND THE GREAT LOLLIPOP ADVENTURE

The gingerbread boy in this television program, demonstrates responsibility, perseverance, and ingenuity on his adventure to the Candy Castle. The program features a cute story and five songs that will introduce your child to Candy Land in a whole new way. The 55-minute program is rated G. 

Order your copy of Candy Land on DVD from Amazon. 

CANDY LAND THE BOARD GAME

 
It may be hard to believe but the game Candy Land has been in production since 1949. It is a simple board game, which is appropriate for young children because you do not have to be able to read to play it and you need only know basic counting skills. There is not even any strategy. You just follow directions and race through the game. The game is recommended for children between the ages of 3 and 7.

Order your copy of the new version of the Candy Land game from Amazon here.

VINTAGE CANDY LAND BOARD GAMES

If you have fond memories of Candy Land, you might prefer to gift or to add a vintage copy of the board game to your collection. Click here to see the vintage version of this game available right now on eBay. Remember that the listings on eBay are available from private sellers and, once they are sold, are gone forever so if you see a copy of the game you would like to own, don't wait to place your bid.

To create a fun gift set, put together a copy of the show on DVD with a copy of the game and maybe some candy.

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Brenda

How to Make an Angelina Ballerina Gift Set

Continuing in my series of movies and shows based on toys for young children, let’s celebrate Angelina Ballerina and Mousical Medleys in which the mouselings visit with the stars of Mousical and the Musical may be ruined. In this hour-long show, Gracie jeopardizes a dance-a-thon when she turns her attention to recycling.

To create a fun gift set, bring together a copy of the show on DVD, one of the pretty books and a beautiful Madame Alexander mouse doll like the one shown here!

You can find the Mousical Medleys DVD here on Amazon.

The pink doll, shown at the top of this page, seems to be no longer available at retail though you can click here to find the Madame Alexander Angelina Ballerina plush mouse here on eBay.

The mouse themed doll was sometimes sold with a coordinating Madame Alexander girl doll who is also known as Pirouette in Pink. You can find her here on eBay where she is available new and used and blonde and brunette. 

I do think that any pink-themed ballet item would be a good part of a gift set. Add a tutu, a pair of ballet shoes...the ballet is the limit.

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Brenda

Tonka Tough Truck Adventures Gift Set

Toy company HASBRO and Kidtoons joined together to create movies and shows based on toys that are appropriate for young children to view. On this page, the fifth in a series, let's celebrate Tonka Tough Truck Adventures: The Biggest Show on Wheels!

Hard work. Heroics. Humor. Horsepower. Home cookin'. Combined to "drive" Tonka Tough Truck Adventures. Any construction truck loving boy or girl will enjoy watching Joe, a mechanic, and the other characters as they find adventure in a revved up world.

This show features unique vehicle characters as the heroes of the CGI-animated film. Join Joe, the master mechanic, along with the 12-ton, 4-wheel drive action heroes: Axle, Rally, Gator, Bolt, Fins, Slice, Cutter, Trapper, Dunes and Crusher in the small town of Biggsburg as they encounter big adventures in their super charged world.

To create a fun gift set, simply put together a copy of the DVD with one of the 4-wheel drive action heroes!

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Quick Links:

Order your copy of Tonka Tough Truck Adventures from Amazon.
Find FINS here.

Bob the Builder: Teamwork Time Gift Set

To create your gift set, simply start with a copy or two of the television programs that are available on DVD and then add an item from the selection that follows! 

TEAMWORK TIME DVD

Toy company HASBRO and Kidtoons joined together to create movies based on toys that are appropriate for young children to view. On this page, the fourth in a series, let's celebrate Bob the Builder's Teamwork Time. 

In the 2012 program, your child learns all about teamwork when Dizzy learns to be thoughtful, Roley learns that safety is of utmost importance and Scrambler discovers he needs a team to get the job done. All important lessons in life. I know a couple of grown men who would have loved Bob the Builder if he had been around when they were boys.

Find your copy of Teamwork Time here on Amazon.

DELUXE TALKING TOOL BELT SET

Who wouldn't love the Deluxe Talking Tool Belt set? It featured everything your young (2 to 5 year old) builder requires to work his own construction site, including a pair of pliers, a screwdriver, a wrench, a hammer and a ruler. They will even be impressed with the belt bucket when it speaks in Bob’s voice and, perhaps most importantly, they will love wearing the hard hat. 

This set is out of production but you can sometimes still find the Bob the Builder Deluxe Talking Tool Belt set on eBay by clicking here. 

If you cannot find the original branded products, you can ad lib. Any pair of little boy's coveralls and construction set would do.

BOB THE BUILDER LEGO DUPLO SETS

There were a total of twenty Bob the Builder-themed Lego Duplo sets released between 2001 and 2009 for children aged 2 to 5 years of age. The smallest set was Sumsy, number 3298-1, with eight pieces and the biggest set was  Bob's Big Building Box, number 3275-1, with 51 pieces.  None of them are made anymore but some of the Bob the Builder Lego sets are still available here on eBay.

BOB'S WHITE CHRISTMAS DVD

There's even a Christmas show called Bob's White Christmas. You might like to use multiple DVDs in your gift set. Find this one by clicking here to Amazon.

OTHER GIFT IDEAS

There are so many other items available, too. Beyond these movies, construction outfits and Lego, I also see tons of other merchandise including but not limited to games, plush toys and more. Click here to see all of the Bob the Builder items available on eBay.

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at the movies!
Brenda

QUICK LINK:

Bob the Builder in my eBay store.

Noddy and Friends Movie Gift Set

Toy company HASBRO and Kidtoons joined together to create movies based on toys that are appropriate for young children to view. On this page, the third in a series, let's celebrate Noddy and Friends as seen on PBS.

Noddy is set in a village called Toyland whose people are "committed to friendship, respect, caring, and cooperation." The doll we know as Toddy loves helping others. In this film, he helps those around him realize that it doesn't really matter who goes first but rather that everyone gets a chance to take part.

If you are creating a gift set, start with a copy of the program on DVD and then add an item like this adorable plush Noddy!

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links:

Order your copy of Noddy and Friends from Amazon.
Check out the Noddy toys on Amazon.

Author's Note: Originally published elsewhere in 2008.

Thomas & Friends Great Discovery Movie Gift Set

Toy company HASBRO and Kidtoons joined together to create movies based on toys that are appropriate for young children to view. On this page, the second in a series, let's celebrate Thomas and Friends: The Great Discovery Movie.

In this movie, Sodor Day is coming and the engines are busy preparing. When Thomas gets lost in the mountains, he discovers the old town of Great Waterton! Soon the whole island is buzzing with the news of his discovery. Sir Topham Hatt puts Thomas, along with his friends, in charge of restoring the town in time for the Sodor Day celebrations.

Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine need to start with a complete set like the Great Discovery set shown here though of course a complete set is expensive. If buying a set is too much for your budget there are, of course, plenty of other Thomas toy items available. Whatever you choose, combine it with a copy of the movie to create a great little boy's gift set!

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links:

Buy your Thomas and Friends The Great Discovery Movie from Amazon.
Find the Great Discovery train set on Amazon.

Author's Note: Originally published elsewhere in 2008.

Harry Potter Wallets for Harry Potter Fans

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. That is definitely the case with these attractive Harry Potter wallets. They feature themes from our favorite book and movie franchise and they are so cute that I hardly need say a word about them! A picture alone would do the job quite nicely.

Anyway, whether you prefer the Mischief Managed theme, you would like the Hogwarts Express wallet with the platform 9 3/4 reference or you always dreamed of an acceptance letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, there is a wallet for you.

You can read more about them and find them on eBay right now by clicking here. They seem reasonably priced for a product that is not leather. Yes, that is the obvious downside of these wallets. It would be great if they were leather but, if they were constructed from leather, no doubt they would be a lot more expensive.

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links:

Buy your Harry Potter wallet on eBay.

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Hogwarts Express Lego Set.

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