Bratz Boutique Doll & Nintendo 3DS #GIVEAWAY

Who doesn't love dolls? Growing up I was a HUGE Barbie fan. I had to have every doll that came out. I remember my mom taking me to the department store, Gimbels to let me buy a doll. I had a bag to carry them all. I loved them until I got a little older & starting demonstrating my skills as a hair stylist. LOL Thankfully I had a career change along the way.
Well now the new generations of dolls are the Bratz. These high fashioned gals Yasmin, Cloe, Jade & Sasha exemplify confidence & a sense of style. They launched in 2001 and have taken command by every little girl. I wish I had a reason to buy them just so I can play with them but I don't think Andre would want his Ninja Turtles mixed up with ladies.

Recently while I attended the Activision Family Game Summit, one of the games we were shown was the newest Nintendo 3DS Bratz Fashion Boutique. Some of the features of this new game are:

• Play as your favorite Bratz™; Cloe™, Yasmin™, Sasha™ and Jade™ and run their own fashion boutiques!
• Create your own trendy, custom outfits in the Workshop Mini-games and sell them to earn more money!
• Be the newest “It” thing in Stylesville with the latest trends!
• Put on the hottest Fashion Shows and raise your fame to attract more customers, maybe even some celebrity Bratz!
• Unlock exclusive content using QR-codes found on the Bratz Boutique™, Chic Mystique™ and Style Starz™ toylines!

Of course along with the game you gotta have the doll! Bratz Boutique Angel Cloe & Co. comes with a register, a scanner that really beeps, extra outfits & accessories.The packaging transforms into a boutique playset. Its tons of fun for every little girl.

  Do you love both items? Do you know someone who would love these for Christmas? 

 Well one (1) BoyzRuleOurWorld reader will win both!

-Nintendo 3DS Bratz Fashion Boutique game

-Bratz Boutique Angel Cloe & Co doll

Giveaway ends 11:59pm 12/15/12. US only 

One winner will be selected via Rafflecopter. Winner has 24 hours to respond via a valid email address. If no response, then another winner will be selected.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I attended an Activision event & given a gift bag. All opinions are 100% my own.

Skylanders Giants Starter Pack WII #GIVEAWAY

My son & I are huge fans of Skylanders Spryo's Adventure. We have about every Skylander figure. Its the one video game that he constantly plays & enjoys. Recently when I attended the Activision Family Game Summit, Skylanders Giants was on the must have list for family gaming. I knew this was going to be a must have for the holidays.

Skylanders Giants™ builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of the Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure™—merging the physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of cross-platform toys with “brains,” which players everywhere can magically bring to life in the world of Skylands.
Using the mystical Portal of Power®, players once again lead a team of heroic Skylanders in an all new adventure to save their world. Portal Masters will journey through new areas of Skylands, encountering new enemies, solving fun puzzles, overcoming different hazards and obstacles, and finding a variety of collectable rewards and treasure.
Skylanders Giants introduces sixteen new characters to build on the magic of Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, including super-sized Giants with powers to match, as well as the new LightCore™ Skylanders that light-up in the game and in the real-world as players’ transport them to Skylands using the Portal of Power that builds on the magic of the toys. Additionally, the game features new Hero Challenges, more Battle Mode gameplay, and advanced integration across console, handheld, mobile and Skylanders Universe^.

KEY FEATURES:

• Giants: More than twice the size of regular Skylanders, the Giants use their colossal scale and power to battle enemies, solve unique puzzles, and interact in the game world like never before!
  

• LightCore Skylanders: Amplifying the real-world magic of bringing toys to life, Skylanders Giants introduces the LightCore Skylanders that light-up in the game world and in the real world as players’ transport them into Skylands using the Portal of Power. LightCore Skylanders feature additional in-game benefits, and require no batteries!
  

• Brand New Skylanders: New Skylanders join the adventure in Skylanders Giants each equipped with their own unique personality, powers, and abilities that kids are sure to love!
  

• Series 2 Skylanders: Fan-favorite Skylanders from Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure return in an all new way in Skylanders Giants! Each Series 2 Skylander features an all new “Wow Pow” upgrade power, as well as the choice of more than one upgrade path! Fans can even play with their Series 2 Skylanders in Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure!
  

• Forward Compatibility: All of the beloved characters from Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure are 100% compatible with Skylanders Giants, each of their abilities and upgrades intact. Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure characters can even increase their level cap from Level 10 to Level 15 in Skylanders Giants!
  

• Wider Worlds: Portal Masters will see all new arenas and additional gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new Hero Challenges, and other features that encourage players to collect and level-up every character. Skylanders Giants also features closer integration with Skylanders Universe - the large online world that allows Portal Masters everywhere to greatly expand their Skylanders experience.
  

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

ESRB Rating: E10+ for Mild Cartoon Violence

 ^{I can't wait for Andre to open this up on Christmas so we can play! I haven't been this excited about a game since Pacman.} 

^{I hope to make one of my readers just as excited! I have a WII Skylanders Giants Starter Pack to giveaway!}

The pack includes:

-video game

-portal of power

-3 Skylanders figures

-character poster

-trading cards

-sticker sheets with secret codes

ARV $74.99

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Winner will be notified via email & has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Prize will be shipped to a valid US address. Giveaway ends 12/8/12 11:59pm US only

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Day 9 - Zoobles Spring to Life Nintendo DS game #holidaygiftguide CLOSED

Video games are always a great hit for the kids. This year Activision held a Girls Summit indicating that girls are not represented enough in the video game genre. It was pretty eye opening but not surprising to hear that the boys are dominating in the market. So Activision put out a slew of games that are geared for the girls. As you saw on day 1, I had Lalaloopsy which is high demand this holiday season. Now I have the Zoobles.
The Zoobles are adorable, quirky, and mischievous little animal-like creatures that are waiting to pop open and surprise you just when you least expect it. Hundreds of adorable Zoobles reside on the distant, mysterious Isle of Zooble, which consists of three primary lands, namely Azoozia, Petagonia, and Seagonia. Zoobles possess the ability to magically morph into tiny balls – concealing themselves from others, rolling into beautiful destinations, or sleeping after a long day of work. They are on the hot collectible toy lists for this Christmas.

One lucky reader will win the Zoobles Spring to Life DS game & Runther from Chillville collection

10 days of Holiday Gift Guide begins!! CLOSED

December is here! That means its time to hit the malls or shop online for presents for those special someone in your lives (and a little something for yourself). To help you with ideas, I am excited to launch our 1st holiday gift guide! These are just a few items that are my favorite to give this holiday. So get ready & SHOP!!

Day 1

One this 1st day of gift guiding, I want to share with you my love for Lalaloopsy! Even though I have a son, my inner self shifts to the dolls section whenever we hit Toys R Us. I used to have a vast collection of Barbie dolls growing up. I remember last Christmas people were searching high & low for a Lalaloopsy doll. They remind me of a modern version of Raggedy Ann. Now Activision has released a DS game in time for the holidays: Lalaloopsy Sew Magical Sew Cute

Product information

With your love and a little bit of imagination, the Lalaloopsy magic can go on forever! Each doll has her own personality that comes from the fabric used to make them. Join Mittens Fluff N Stuff, Tippy Tumblelina, Crumbs Sugar Cookie and more in the magical Lalaloopsy Land!

Lalaloopy: Sew Magical! Sew Cute! Features:

• Welcome to the whimsical world of Lalaloopsy! Explore the colorful world and make new friends with the other dolls and their pets!
• Friends, Silliness and Fun! Make cookies, grow flowers and more, then share with your Lalaloopsy friends!
• Sew Sweet! Show how much you care for your pets and keep their tummies full with special treats

Every little girl will love to open one up for Christmas

. One lucky BoyzRuleOurWorld reader will! Plus with the DS game you will also get a mini Lalaloopsy doll Crumbs Sugar Cookie 

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Giveaway ends 11:59pm on Friday,December 9,2011. (Open to U.S.ONLY) One winner will be selected using random.org. If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you (either an email address in your comment or on your profile). 

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