Transformers Robots in Disguise premieres on Cartoon Network 3/14
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I attended a preview & received a complimentary gift bag. All opinions are my own.
 Image courtesy of TVInsider.com
Who's excited for the new Transformers Robots in Disguise Cartoon Network show starting March 14th at 6pm? I gotta say I am. I feel like it's 1986 all over again. After watching the pilot episode and playing with some of the cool new Hasbro Transformers toys at the TriBeCa Theater I'm super excited to see where this goes and all the awesome toys that are going to come out of this. We have a new main hero in Bumblebee under the tutelage of Optimus. I'll definitely be planted in front of the tv with transformer in hand waiting to see some Decepticon butt kicking action. Follow along at #TransformersRID on social media for more action!
-LD Cartoon Network will unleash TRANSFORMERS: Robots in Disguise on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) with a special one-hour premiere event. The latest installment in the iconic franchise features an all new animation style, and builds upon the lore of the iconic Transformers franchise filled with great humor and lots of fun adventure for fans of all ages. |
Having some fun after the premiere with some Side Swipe toys
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The Old Man and the Old Moon at The New Victory Theater
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I received complimentary ticket for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I had no idea what I was walking into when I told Thirtymommy I would attend the show The Old Man and the Old Moon at The New Victory Theater. Sitting waiting for the show to start taking in the jumbled stage setup I have to say I was incredibly curious as how this was going to turn out; often when attending child friendly shows they are really childish and annoying and end up being a Thirtydaddy taking on for the team moment. I have the say I was delightfully surprised. The music alone was reason enough to the show; the seven piece cast all played instruments in a bluegrassy/irish folk medley that was fun and added a new dimension to the show.
This imaginative show was a creative telling about the origins of the moon and its phases. The caretaker of the moon, an old man, and his wife find themselves on and odyssey looking for something long forgotten. The puppetry, the use of shadows, music and imaginative storytelling keeps it interesting for the kids but it was done well enough to keep this adults attention and have my imagination following the old man to the ends of the earth. I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Its 90 minutes long, a bit much for my four year, old but right up until he passed out he was engaged. Thirtydaddy gives it a thumbs up. Had "T" been 2 years older im sure he would have appreciated it more.
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For the final tour of THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON, the endlessly imaginative PigPen Theatre Co. brings their folk-rock fable to The New Victory Theater from September 26 – October 13, 2014. This three-week, Off-Broadway run will be the last chance to see the company perform this celebrated work in New York.
Performance Schedule: 15 performances
Friday 9/26 7pm
Saturday 9/27 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 9/28 12pm and 5pm
Saturday 10/4 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 10/5 12pm and 5pm
Friday 10/10 7pm
Saturday 10/11 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 10/12 12pm and 5pm
Monday 10/13 3pm
THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON has a running time of 90 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 8 and up.
General Ticket InformationTickets for THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $10, $13, $18 or $25 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $15. Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more NEW VICTORY shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including up to 35-percent savings on tickets all season long, invitations to special events and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 646-223-3010.
This imaginative show was a creative telling about the origins of the moon and its phases. The caretaker of the moon, an old man, and his wife find themselves on and odyssey looking for something long forgotten. The puppetry, the use of shadows, music and imaginative storytelling keeps it interesting for the kids but it was done well enough to keep this adults attention and have my imagination following the old man to the ends of the earth. I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Its 90 minutes long, a bit much for my four year, old but right up until he passed out he was engaged. Thirtydaddy gives it a thumbs up. Had "T" been 2 years older im sure he would have appreciated it more.
-LD
For the final tour of THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON, the endlessly imaginative PigPen Theatre Co. brings their folk-rock fable to The New Victory Theater from September 26 – October 13, 2014. This three-week, Off-Broadway run will be the last chance to see the company perform this celebrated work in New York.
Performance Schedule: 15 performances
Friday 9/26 7pm
Saturday 9/27 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 9/28 12pm and 5pm
Saturday 10/4 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 10/5 12pm and 5pm
Friday 10/10 7pm
Saturday 10/11 2pm and 7pm
Sunday 10/12 12pm and 5pm
Monday 10/13 3pm
THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON has a running time of 90 minutes with no intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages 8 and up.
General Ticket InformationTickets for THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $10, $13, $18 or $25 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $15. Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more NEW VICTORY shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including up to 35-percent savings on tickets all season long, invitations to special events and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 646-223-3010.
The 3 HOT Hasbro Must Haves!
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I attended a preview event & received complimentary products for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I might be a little old school but it was the Oldies that captivated me at a recent Hasbro event I attended in NYC. I enjoyed an evening of playing with a variety of Hasbro toys.
The My Monopoly board game (19.99) put a new twist on an old classic. There is a Monopoly for everything. There's a Simpson's Monopoly, a MLB monopoly, there's even and Star Wars monopoly (which is awesome) but now there is a Monopoly just for you. The My Monopoly provides awesome personalization, I mean, who doesn't want their face on Boardwalk? An excellent gift idea for any season and any reason! The Simon Swipe (19.99) is another new twist on an old classic. The mind bending mental memory game has gotten harder but not more complicated and much more fun. It has twice the buttons and a swipe feature that adds a new dimension to gameplay. I picked it up and within seconds I was transported back to 1987 toe to toe with this timeless classic. The Dohvinci design sets (7.99-29.99) round out the must haves. I'm not particularly artistic but with the Dohvinci sets, you don't have to be. It's easy to pick up and doodle or make masterpieces. With a variety of colors and the easy to use dispenser you only limitation is your imagination. -LD |
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Monster Trucks for the Whole Family!
Do you know what 1500 horsepower sounds like? Me neither, I wasn't able to hear much of anything when I left Monster Jam at the Nassau Coliseum. Talk about loud machines, I very much had to restrain myself and my son from ripping our shirts off and banging on our chest and making guttural animal noises. When these beasts come out flying through the air, crushing cars flat like pancakes it's hard not to daydream about how awesome your morning commute would be if you drove on of these.
The crowd favorite Grave Digger put on quite a show. "Digger win the race, free style, and the Donut competition. T was more partial to the Monster Mutt and the ever catchy "Who let the Dogs out" theme music. The highlight of our night was when the Illuminator, gave it everything he had and ended up turned over on its side. As soon as the driver came out unscathed both T and I were on our feet cheering. An awesome event to take the kids to. I'm nothing but a big kid so I had a blast. -LD Monster Jam will be performing at IZOD Center on: Friday, February 14, 2014 7:30 PM *Pit Party from 5:30 – 6:30 PM Saturday, February 15, 2014 2:00 PM *Pit Party from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 7:30 PM |
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 Gary Porter, driver of Grave Digger
We are ready to jam with the Monster Trucks at #MonsterJam in a few weeks! You can win a family four pack of tickets for a Friday show by commenting or sharing a picture/video of how you and your family celebrate Monster Jam on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #MonsterJam
This four-wheeled extravaganza features heart-pounding racing and unbelievable freestyle driving that is affordably priced for the whole family with $15 seats for kids. Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Nassau Coliseum Box Office or IZOD Center Box Office, by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com or calling 1-800-745-3000. Monster will be performing at Nassau Coliseum on: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:30 PM *Pit Party from 5:30 – 6:30 PM |
Star Wars™ Days Kick-Off Event at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I was invited to attend the preview event.
What do you get when you combine the greatest toys ever made with the greatest sci-fi franchise ever made in the greatest city in the world? You get LEGOLAND Miniland Star Wars take over. This is what I would make my living room look like, if my wife would let me (believe me I tried, It didn't end well).
The LEGOLAND Master Jedi builders transform our iconic city and transport it to "a galaxy far far away" with Tie Fighters and X-Wings buzzing around the Galactic Empire State building and the Millennium Falcon lifting off from Times Square (or as any New Yorker would agree, The Death Star).
If you Love Legos, as I'm sure you do, or love Star Wars, as I know you do, come down and check out this creative and awesome display.
May the Force be with you
L.D.
Throughout the weekend event, which runs through Sunday the 22nd, children from around the area will participate in Star Wars™-themed activities including a scavenger hunt and builds of a LEGO® Star Wars™ Snowspeedor at the LEGO® Master Builder Academy. They are also invited to participate in the build of a six-foot tall Yoga LEGO® brick model.
The Star Wars™ Days exhibit will feature LEGO® brick versions of some of the most famous scenes from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi that all Star Wars™ fans are sure to recognize. X-Wing and A-Wing ships will hang above in a space battle. The iconic opening scene of the droid landing in the Tatooine desert will be recreated along with the epic battle of the Hoth and the Ewok Village.
The LEGOLAND Master Jedi builders transform our iconic city and transport it to "a galaxy far far away" with Tie Fighters and X-Wings buzzing around the Galactic Empire State building and the Millennium Falcon lifting off from Times Square (or as any New Yorker would agree, The Death Star).
If you Love Legos, as I'm sure you do, or love Star Wars, as I know you do, come down and check out this creative and awesome display.
May the Force be with you
L.D.
Throughout the weekend event, which runs through Sunday the 22nd, children from around the area will participate in Star Wars™-themed activities including a scavenger hunt and builds of a LEGO® Star Wars™ Snowspeedor at the LEGO® Master Builder Academy. They are also invited to participate in the build of a six-foot tall Yoga LEGO® brick model.
The Star Wars™ Days exhibit will feature LEGO® brick versions of some of the most famous scenes from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi that all Star Wars™ fans are sure to recognize. X-Wing and A-Wing ships will hang above in a space battle. The iconic opening scene of the droid landing in the Tatooine desert will be recreated along with the epic battle of the Hoth and the Ewok Village.
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To the Batmobile!.
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I was invited to the event and received a complimentary toy
Gee Wilickers Batman! When I walked into Ripleys Believe It or Not (Times Square), I was transported back to being 6 years old when I watched repeats of the old Adam West Batman series. At the Mezco Toyz product release, I got a chance to hang out with the vintage Batman and his vintage 1966 Batmobile. I had flashes of shark repellant and Batusis all over again. The Mezco Toyz Batman Classic TV series Mini Mez-Itz Collection was unveiled and a few hundred lucky fans got the opportunity to receive some of these rockin toys. If you are a die hard Batman lover like myself, stay tuned to the same danger time, same danger channel for more from Mezco Toyz!
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