Chuggington Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue + FREE MyGym Class {WIN IT!}

While I may be a blogger who just so happens to review products from time to time, I’m a mom first and the best part of those two worlds colliding is being able to constantly introduce new products and new content from some of their most loved characters and brands; that’s definitely the case with Chuggington.

Whether it’s reviewing one of the very awesome Chuggington wooden railways or giving away an awesome new Chuggington DVD, I love having the opportunity to keep my kids in the loop with what’s new from Chuggington!  So when I received an email recently about the latest Chuggington DVD (Chug Patrol:  Ready to Rescue)  from Anchor Bay Entertainment I couldn’t resist the opportunity to check it out!


About Chug Patrol:  Ready to Rescue!

Wilson, Koko and Brewster are back and raring to go in Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue!  The new title features six action-packed episodes, including the never-before-seen, super-sized special set to launch on Disney Junior and Disney Channel.  The new DVD also gives “Chuggington” fans the opportunity to meet new characters, including Chug Patrol Chief Jackman and super-speedy Hanzo!  Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue puts its “wheels to the rails” at retailers nationwide on August 20, 2013.

And if that’s not cool enough all on it’s own, Anchor Bay Entertainment has teamed-up with My Gym, the leading fitness center destination for children with hundreds of locations across the U.S.!  Participating My Gym locations will feature colorful “Chuggington” window clings prominently displayed in each facility as well as counter cards with coupons for a discount on purchase of the new DVD or any other “Chuggington” DVD! the “Chuggington” theme song will be integrated into gym classes and a video clip will be played on a loop on My Gym TVs – and young gym-goers also will receive “Chuggington” sticker sheets to take home after class!  The “traintastic” promotion runs through September 19, 2013.



I love that Anchor Bay is encouraging kids to be active by incorporating some of their favorite characters—I know that my children always get excited when they see their favorites encourage them to be active.  Lil Man and Lil Diva are two of the biggest Chuggington fans I know and they loved Chug Patrol:  Ready to Rescue, if you have some little Chuggington fans in your house, I highly encourage you to check the latest DVD out—they’ll love it!

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How would you like to win a copy of Chug Patrol:  Ready to Rescue as well as a special certificate for one free MyGym class and $20 off a Lifetime Membership?  One very lucky MIBR reader is going to win both!Check out the Rafflecopter widget below for official rules and to enter!


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 Disclosure:  I received the items mentioned above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are 100% my own!

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Chuggington Safari Adventures and Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels {WIN IT!}

Movies are a big thing at our house, if my husband and I aren’t watching a movie, then there’s a pretty good chance that one of our kiddos are.  My kids are definitely movie buffs and are usually content with watching almost anything, so when I received two new titles from Anchor Bay to review recently, they were more than ready to help me out!

Chuggington: Safari Adventures

Get ready to ride the rails to a fun jungle expedition when “Safari Adventures” – the latest all-new Chuggington DVD – pulls out of the station nationwide on February 12. There will be two versions of the title – including one that features a collectible Mtambo toy engine from TOMY^TM, making it the perfect  treat for young Chuggington fans!  “Safari Adventures” lets preschoolers explore a whole trainload of six exciting stories (and a special Badge Quest episode!) – in which Koko helps a pack of trackside squirrels, Brewster investigates banana thieves and Wilson manages to haul a mischievous elephant to its new home.  The action continues with monkey business for Zephie, a royal visitor for Mtambo and even more. 

Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels

Babies rule in “Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels”, a screamingly fun new family DVD toddling onto shelves nationwide today.  Featuring Join Voight, the third Baby Geniuses film title focuses on the laugh-filled international adventures of the intrepid young investigator team, The Baby Squad.  After the Queen of England’s crown jewels are pilfered by a nefarious thief, can little Skip Bobbins and his pals find and return them to their rightful owner?

Lil Man and Lil Diva are huge Chuggington fans, their Chuggington wooden railway set is one of their rfavorite (not to mention, most played with) toys so I knew they’d love Chuggington: Safari Adventures and they did and they were super excited about the new addition to their Chuggington railway family!  Baby Geniuses was something new for my lil ones, so I was a little worried that they wouldn’t be as interested in it, but turns out they loved Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels, it’s even their new favorite bedtime movie—score!

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Both of these titles are available from Anchor Bay wherever DVD’s are sold, but one lucky MIBR reader is going to win both of them!  Check out the Rafflecopter widget below for official rules and to enter…GOOD LUCK!

 

 

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Holiday Gift Guide Calley’s Rescue Set from Learning Curve

As I mentioned earlier, MIBR is kicking off their 2011 Holiday Gift Guide with some great gift items for every member of the family—and today’s gift idea is all about the kids!

When you’re a mom there are just certain things that you know; like even if you make the kids use the potty twice before leaving the house, someone will always still have to go, that no matter what condition you add to the words, “maybe” your kids are going to insist that it means yes, and above all others, parents always recognize the need for amazing, well-made, imagination inspiring toys—that last one’s a must!  Thankfully I’ve been fortunate enough to find so many fabulous online toy stores through the time I’ve spent doing product review and one of my absolute favorites is Learning Curve!

If you’re not familiar with Learning Curve then you have no idea what you’re missing!  Learning Curve is committed to providing their customers with “classic, high-quality toys that encourage your child's imagination, pique their never-ending curiosity, appeal to their strong sense of adventure and enrich their playtime experience”.  They carry a wide range of brands that your kids love and you trust including;  Chuggington™, Lamaze®, John Deere Preschool, Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends™ and Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train™.  I don’t know about you, but those are some of my children’s favorites—especially Chuggington!

When I found out that I would be doing a review for Learning Curve for our Holiday Gift Guide I knew exactly what brand I wanted to feature—Chuggington!  Lil’ Man and Lil’ Diva have been fans of Chuggington for a while now; both of them love trains and their “friends” Wilson, Brewster and Koko are definitely their favorites! That said, I knew that both Lil’ Man and Lil’ Diva would LOVE Chuggington’s Wooden Railway: Calley’s Rescue Set!



Calley’s Rescue Set is one of Learning Curve’s Chuggington Wooden Railway sets (and my favorite by the way).  Calley’s Rescue Set features a 2-in-1 Rescue Shed:  stack for a 2-level rescue shed or unstack for a track elevator and stand-alone tunnel.  Also included in this adorable wooden train set is Calley’s Rescue Computer (with lights and sounds), Calley, Wilson, two rescue cars, two truck hazards and much more!  The track itself is a 39-piece layout and is relatively easy to put together, my BIL and I managed to construct the track in about 10 minutes, not too shabby if I do say so myself. 

The track for Calley’s Rescue Set—it looks like a lot, but really it’s super easy!

Calley’s Rescue Set constructed and ready for action!

One of our favorites exiting Calley’s Rescue Shed—Wilson! 

Calley pulling some heavy machinery! 

Since seeing is always better than the traditional, “take my word for it”, at least in my opinion, I thought I’d share a little video clip of what Calley’s Rescue Set can really do!

When I was little I always thought that there was something extra special and even kind of magical about coming downstairs on Christmas morning to find a shiny new train set wrapped around the Christmas tree!  Since it was only my sister and I and we were more interested in dolls and jewelry than wooden train sets,  I never got  to witness that magic first hand, but I promised myself that as soon as my son was old enough that WOULD happen!  I can’t wait to see Lil’ Mans reaction when he comes in and sees Calley’s Rescue Set wrapped around our tree when it goes up in a couple of weeks (I cheated and did this review when he and Lil’ Diva were asleep…shhh don’t tell them).  While it won’t necessarily be my perfect Christmas morning fantasy it will be quite a sight to come into our family room on Christmas morning and see our new Chuggington train set waiting to be played with! 

If you’re looking for a great gift for the lil’ train lover in your life then you have to check out Chuggington’s Wooden Railway set Calley’s Rescue Set—it’s sure to be a BIG hit this holiday season! 

Check out Calley’s Rescue Set (available on Learning Curve’s website for $149.99) and lots of other Chuggington train sets at Learning Curve!

Don’t forget to check out Misadventures in Baby Raising’s 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for more great gift ideas for the whole family!

Disclosure:  I received the products above to review…all opinions are my own and were not influenced by the sponsor!

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