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Get The Poster of Their Favorite Flick

JeanneSager — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:57:00 GMT

So you say your kid is obsessed with their favorite movie? Obsessed? Really? We can help.

Or at least, we can aid their obsession.

Just Movie Posters sells the poster from, well, their favorite movies. So you don't need to flex your Martha muscles to paint a picture of Mulan on their walls. You can just buy the real thing.

Not every movies on there, but they've got a variety, including a fair share of kiddie flicks. Prices vary, but most sit around $15 (with mini posters at $7) and if they're that obsessed, that's a small price to pay.

Get them from Just Movie Posters.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Wubbzy’s Big Movie! Debuts May 12

Lisa Estall — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Get ready Wubbzy fans, the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Wubbzy’s Big Movie! is coming out!

The newest Wubbzy DVD release is 82 minutes and contains orginal footage along with seven episodes. In the movie Wubbzy loses his memory and his friends help him regain it by reminding him of the good times they have.

This DVD is set to arrive in stores May 12 for a retail price of $16.98.

My son is a new Wubbzy fan so he is sure to enjoy it!

Win Tina Fey's Sesame Street Debut on DVD

JeanneSager — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:28:00 GMT

She sings, she "argghs," she's Tina Fey, and she's live from Sesame Street in the new-to-DVD Elmo and the Bookaneers.

Oh, and did we mention we have one for you?

Tina Fey's rockin' turn as a pirate who cares-to-be-readin' certainly puts a different perspective on our favorite former SNL Weekend Update co-anchor (sorry Jimmy, we've got a mom crush on Tina). Who knew she sang? Or "arrghed"?

We certainly knew she was a fan of reading, and her goofy turn as a pirate who helps Elmo realize that books are better than any old treasure - they're wealth beyond belief - has earned its place as a fan favorite as far as celebrity appearances on the street.

Packed with all of their favorite characters (yes, Abby Cadabby flits on in), it's worth adding to their DVD library for everything that makes Sesame Street a hit with kids . . . and for that mom crush that makes Bookaneers a particular hit with parents.

You can get it from Amazon for $9.99, but one lucky Babble reader will also be walking away with their own copy. Shoot an e-mail to babblecontest@gmail.com with the "Tina Fey Contest" in the subject line. Please include your name and address. The winner will be chosen at random after the contest closes on May 1.

Also on Babble:

Uh Oh - Elmo's Gone Green - Literally

Win a Signed Copy of the Book Replacing Twilight

Amazon Buy 2 Get 1 Free DVD Sale

AmandaHill — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT

It's no secret that Amazon has some of the best deals on the internet. Right now, they have a buy 2 DVDs or Blu-Rays and get one for free. With this great deal, you could easily click on over, order two for your kids and get one for yourself FOR FREE! You could, of course, get two for yourself and one for free for the kids.

Either way, click on over to Amazon and check out this sale. It's the sort where you just have to pick up something.

Elmo and Friends: Tales of Adventure

elizabeth leach — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Elmo and Friends: Tales of Adventure is a new Sesame Street video that will take you and your child on three exciting adventures. Each adventure is packed with fun music, the Sesame Street characters they love, as well as monsters and mystery!

The Golden Triangle of Destiny stars Telly, Elmo’s Amazing Alphabet Race stars our favorite red monster, Elmo, and Adventures of Little Big Bird stars the one and only Big Bird.

Purchase Elmo and Friends Tales of Adventure here for $11.49.

CES 2009: iLuv Multimedia Player - Portable Entertainment For Kids

Chris Ford — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Watching video on your iPod may be fun for kids, but getting more than one child to look at that little screen without fighting over it is a challenge. With the iLuv Multimedia player might just stop those fights before they start. Oh, and it plays DVDs too.

The iLuv Multimedia Player has an 8.5" screen and will play movies from an iPod (classic sized, not iPod Touch). There is also a DVD player in there too - the whole thing splits in half and opens up like a clam shell allowing you to put DVDs in. Battery life isn't great (about 4-5 hours) but honestly if you need more than that before recharging you might want to think about getting the kids a book.

iLuv Multimedia Player, $269.99 from i-Luv.com.

"Growing Up" Gift Set

elizabeth leach — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Travel the world and discover how baby animals are rescued with the new "Growing Up" collection of all the episodes from Animal Planet's popular series. Each DVD is packed with inspiring and entertaining stories. This is a great gift idea for the animal lover!

The gift pack includes: "Growing Up Arctic", "Growing Up Wildcats", "Growing Up Safari", "Growing Up Wilderness" and "Growing Up Primates". Purchase the "Growing Up" Gift Pack here for $35.99.

Amazon Deal Alert: A Slew Of Thomas The Train DVDs Under $5

Chris Ford — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:04:00 GMT

Thanksgiving (and the holiday shopping season) may still be three weeks away, but it's never too early to start thinking about stocking stuffers. Over at Amazon I found thirty four Thomas and Friends DVDs on sale, all for $4.99.

Check out this page at the sale at the Kids' DVD and Toy Sale at Amazon.com. My girls actually make me turn the channel when Thomas comes on in my house (my two year old always says "Boring!"), but I know lots of families that are crazy about Thomas. And with 34 to choose from, I'm sure you can find one you don't have.

Kids' DVD and Toy Sale, Under $5 at Amazon.com

Very Big Toys: Video Game Beanbag Chair - Pyramat Gamebag 2.1

Chris Ford — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:07:00 GMT

Getting your kids a special comfy chair with built-in speakers is kind of encouraging them to play video games, watch movies or generally waste time, but think of it this way. When they go to bed you'll have a totally sweet chair to waste time in too.

The Gamebag 2.1 is a bean bag type chair made out of "breathable microfiber fabric" that has surround sound speakers and a subwoofer in the seat. It's compatible with all gaming consoles (XBOX, PS3 etc.) as well as televisions, DVD players, hand held video games and iPod/MP3 players. There's even a smaller version (pictured below), the Gamebag Mini, that is pink only and is a little cheaper.

The Gamebag 2.1 is apparently available now at Linens N' Things for $89.99 and the Mini is available at Toys R Us for $49.99 (though nothing is available at their respective web sites yet). You can also check out products from Pyramat at Pyramat.com.

Sleeping Beauty Released From Her Deep Slumber In The Disney Vault Tomorrow

Chris Ford — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:10:00 GMT

Tomorrow is a big day in our household. Sleeping Beauty, the favorite princess of my eldest daughter, is finally being released from the Disney vault tomorrow. Sleeping Beauty the movie that is, not the princess. But where is the best place to pick up your copy (assuming you haven't already pre-ordered it)?

If you're looking for extras, Best Buy has a special promotion going on for the release. If you purchase the movie (in either DVD or BluRay), you will get a free Sleeping Beauty Alarm clock (exclusive to Best Buy). If you purchase Sleeping Beauty with two other Disney releases (Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning), you'll get a "free lithograph of the classic film's theatrical release." The price for the DVD at BestBuy.com is $14.99. Here's a link to the info about the promotion.

Amazon.com doesn't have any special promotions going on, just the same low price of $14.99 for the DVD and $23.95 for the BluRay edition (which also comes with a bonus DVD of the movie for playing in the car or in the kid's room).

Interestingly enough, the Disney Store online is selling the DVD for $19.99 with no special promotions, though I was in a Disney Store last week and they were offering a free lithograph (which quite frankly didn't look that great) with every Sleeping Beauty pre-order.

So I think the choice is clear. See you at Best Buy tomorrow.

Babble Giveaway: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Collector’s Edition

elizabeth leach — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:52:00 GMT

Walt Disney Pictures is releasing the digitally restored Collector’s Edition of The Nightmare Before Christmas available on DVD and Blu-ray on August 26, 2008. The Collector’s Edition comes with never seen before bonus features including Tim Burton’s poem that inspired the movie, narrated by Christopher Lee, an introduction to the movie by Tim Burton, a commentary by Tim Burton, director Henry Selick, and composer Danny Elfman, The Making of The Nightmare Before Christmas, deleted scenes from the movie, and Tim Burton’s short film, "Vincent".

We are giving away two copies of the Collector’s Edition! Just send an e-mail to babbledesign.gmail. com with "Nightmare Before Christmas" in the subject line and tell me who your favorite character is from the movie. I will randomly choose a winner by tomorrow (August 26) at 5:00 pm EST. Don't forget your name and shipping address. Good luck!

The Babble Review: Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD

Chris Ford — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Taking a break from the (sometimes) mind-numbing confines of Nick Jr. and Noggin can be a good thing, and if you've got a little girl who is deep in the throws of princess mania, you might want to check this out. Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake is a DVD aimed squarely at these little girls, and does something that I wasn't expecting. It doesn't try to teach ballet, nor does it present a professional performance of Swan Lake without explaining what is going on. What it does do quite well is convey the beauty and fun of ballet (and the classical music it is based on) without boring the kids watching it.

The forty minute program is broken down into two alternating parts - one that shows the individual acts of Swan Lake as performed by the Paris Opera Ballet, and then another that shows young girls (and one boy) performing the individual ballet steps. During the Swan Lake segments there is a voice-over explaining what is happening in terms of the story, which not only makes it easy for kids to understand, but also for those of us who don't make it to the ballet as often as we should. The other segments feature children from the School of American Ballet showing the ballet positions and other steps, as well as what those steps are based on.

My four year old daughter seemed to really enjoy the entire program, and even asked me to play it again after it was over. For her it's hard to miss with a princess story and video of young kids doing ballet. My two year old daughter was mildly interested, though it really wasn't the sort of program designed to keep the attention of someone her age. From my perspective, the voice-over (the voice of "Prima Princessa" herself) was a little annoying after a while and the overall production quality still has that "indie video" feel, but having a kids DVD where the soundtrack was entirely made up of classical music was a really nice change of pace.

Overall, I think if you've got a daughter or young girl in your life aged 3 or above who you suspect would probably enjoy something like this, it's a safe bet that she will. At the very least it's worth checking out a clip on the web site.

Check out Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake at PrimaPrncessa.com or buy it for $19.99 from Amazon.com.

Ozzie & Harriet Giveaway!

editors — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:03:00 GMT

We’re at war, it’s a long, hot summer and the economy is in the crapper. Wouldn’t it be nice to hearken back to a more peaceful, sexist and unrealistic time in our nation’s history? Shout! Factory has released twenty-four episodes of The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet so you can snatch it up at Amazon or enter to win your very own copy right here.

We’ve got the Ozzie & Harriet DVD set featuring the Best of Ricky of Dave episodes that “focus on the trials and triumphs of the Nelson sons as they grow from boys to men.” You know you want it. Send your entry to babblecontest@gmail.com with Ozzie& Harriet in the subject line. The DVD set goes to the first person who can answer the following question:

When did “Ricky” turn into “Rick?”

Good luck!

7 Days of Traveling Helps: Lift the Flap Books

Chris Ford — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:47:00 GMT

Let me say first that I've already written about the best Traveling Help that I know, the Panasonic DVD-LS82 Portable DVD Player. But considering I've already shared that with you, I'll give you my number two Traveling Help. If you're going to be traveling with any child between the ages of one and three, you need to go get a lift-the-flap book. And then hide it until the trip is underway.

The last part of that is the key really. Go out shopping a week before your trip, buy some books and then don't show them to your child until the moment you need it most - either on the plane, train or in the car. Brand new things hold the most attention.

And lift the flap books are best, because you can read them to your child, and it also give them an activity (lifting the flaps). We've used this trick on multiple airplane trips, and it works every time. The problem is my youngest is starting to get to old for lift the flap, so now we're graduating to "Where's Waldo" type seek and find books.

Search for Lift the Flap books at Amazon.com

First Day of School Propaganda from Sesame Street

Chris Ford — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:04:00 GMT

It might be three months too early for most people for this post, but if your child is going to be attending a pre-school summer camp for the first time (like mine will), this is a DVD you might want to check out. Sesame Street - Ready for School deals with the anxieties about going to school for the first time. And as I'm sure you can guess, Elmo and Baby Bear end up loving it.

This certainly won't be the most exciting DVD in your children's DVD arsenal, but my daughter loves it. And, although this may be complete wishful thinking, if it helps her deal with the moment when I leave her at summer camp for the first time, then it will have paid for itself many times over. At least it couldn't hurt, right?

Sesame Street - Ready for School, $10.99 from Amazon.com

The Upside Down Show on DVD

Chris Ford — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Devotees of The Upside Down Show on Noggin are understandably upset over the show's recent cancellation. In fact, there was a write-in campaign over on the Babble Boards to try and save it. Although it looks like there won't be any new shows on television (in the United States at least), some of the show's episodes have been released on DVD in in Australia.

You'll have to have a multi-region DVD player (the DVD is in the PAL format) or you'll have to play it on your computer.

The Upside Down Show (Volumes 1 & 2), AU$19.83 from ezdvd.com.au

Sesame Street "Old School" DVD: Not For Kids?

Chris Ford — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:20:00 GMT

A good friend of mine the other day sent me this link to a NY Times article by Virginia Heffernan about the DVD release of Sesame Street: Old School (1969-1974). Apparently there is a disclaimer at the beginning of the DVD saying that it's for adults, and not meant for children today. Which is, I suppose, PBS' way of saying that it would never hold up to our modern, Nick Jr/Noggin/PBS Kids standards of what is appropriate for young children.

The article is really great, and reminds those of us who grew up in those times what Sesame Street was really like, and how if you think about it, it's kind of the anti-Elmo's World. Nowadays they couldn't even create a character like Oscar the Grouch, or a furry elephant/monster (Snuffleupagus) that only Big Bird can see, which is why I'm going to get a copy to watch with my kids as soon as I can.

Sesame Street Old School: 1969-1974, $39.98 from Sesameworkshop.org (and get it from them so the Workshop gets all the support they can).

Babble Gift Guide Outtakes: The Care Bears 25th Anniversary Gift Set

editors — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:17:00 GMT

Care Bears: The 25th Anniversary DVD Gift Set - $30.99

True 80's nostalgia hounds will be happy to learn that the original Care Bears series (1985-1988) has finally come to DVD. The Care Bears have seen a recent revival, thanks to several computer-animated straight-to-DVD movies and the accompanying toys — but how does the original hold up? Truthfully, it's not that bad. The animation is less wince-worthy than, say, He-Man, although it doesn't reach the standards of anime-inspired 80's cartoons like Rainbow Brite. The show remains fun, the characters are pretty cute and not too grating — but in the end, it's just not that smart, funny or interesting. Even with the bonus Care Bear plush toy, four discs is too much Care Bears. — Gwynne Watkins

To see what made it into the Babble Gift Guide, go here!

The Babble Review: Panasonic DVD-LS82 Portable DVD Player

Chris Ford — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:05:00 GMT

If you're braving a car trip or airplane ride with young children this holiday season, then undoubtedly someone has told you to get a portable DVD player. Plugging your kids in in front of a movie isn't always the most desirable thing to do, but on a flight from Las Vegas to Austin to visit with aunts and uncles, it can kill a couple of hours like nothing else. So before our trip to Texas this past Thanksgiving, we bit the bullet and bought this portable DVD player; the Panasonic DVD-LS82. Put simply, I love it, but my full review is after the jump.

The Panasonic DVD-LS82 performs all the basic tasks you want it to very well. It plays DVDs, CDs, CDs full of MP3 files (as well as tons of other formats) with ease. I used it to play DVDs I authored myself on my computer as well as regularly purchased DVDs and everything worked well. All of the buttons are right on the player and so easy to understand even my three year old was able to play, pause, stop and adjust the volume on her own. The battery life was also excellent. According to Panasonic it will last for 12 hours - enough to leave the charger at home. While I wouldn't suggest doing that, it did hold up for a good couple of hours on the plane without any problems.

What drew me to this player though is it's ability to multi-task. It comes with a head rest mount for your car, so while it works well on planes (and in houses of aunts and uncles who might not have a television in the family room) you can also hook it up for long car trips. The player comes with two individual headphone jacks, as well as a car/cigarette lighter type power adapter. It also has audio/video in and out, which can let you use the player as a DVD player for a bigger TV, or use it to watch home movies off of your video camera while you're away from home. And luckily for me it's the same width and length as my camera bag, fitting perfectly at the top. All around, this player has worked well for me, and might very well be a lifesaver for you too during this holiday travel season.

$218.32 (currently) from Amazon.com

Pixar Shorts Collection Hits Stores Today

Gwynne Watkins — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Who doesn't love those animated shorts that appear before Pixar films? Now Disney has decided to cater to our short attention spans with The Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1. It includes 13 short films appropriate for all ages, including the one with the lamps and the one where the old guy plays chess with himself. Available today in stores and on Amazon, in both regular DVD format and fancy Blu-Ray.

Giveaway: Knocked Up DVD Reminder

Karen — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:31:00 GMT

Click here to enter.

And don't forget the Chicco Stroller Giveaway as well!