Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures now at Ty’s Toy Box!

Kindergarteners are naturally bouncy and curious, but you’d be hard pressed to find a more lovable gang of ‘em than Betsy and her pals, the PBS animated show about their adventures at Lakeshore School.

For kids, it’s a chance to see that starting school is a little bit scary for everyone, but mostly the gateway to fun and adventure. For parents, it’s half an hour of peace while your kid blisses out to some wholesome PBS programming. Heh. Also, check out the voice talent on board—plenty of actors even us “old folks” will recognize from show past, like Tom Bosley, Fred Willard, and even Sally Struthers. And Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson) does three of the characters, too.

Anyway, now the fun has landed here at Ty’s Toy Box, with our brand new Betsy’s Kindergarten Adventures Store. You’ll find books and DVDs as well as personalized clothing and other items. It’s a little Betsy’s fan dream come true!

Welcome to Ty’s, Betsy and friends. Thanks for making kindergarten a little bit easier for a generation of kids!

This entry was posted on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am and is filed under Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures, Ty's Stuff. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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All hail Olivia the Pig!

I have a little crush on Olivia. I can’t help it; she’s simply adorable, and she gives me an excuse to call my children piglets. (What? Oh, like you’ve never done that.)

I love everything about her, and although my children have outgrown her, a bit, I still love her official website and playing with all it has to offer. Did you know that Olivia creator Ian Falconer comes from a background in art (that explains the sparse but so demonstrative illustrations, yes?) and came up with Olivia based on his niece? It’s true, and I learned it on the website.

And now there’s a slew of new merchandise in the Olivia the Pig Store here at Ty’s Toy Box, just in time for the holidays.

I cannot imagine what spirited little one wouldn’t want a personalized Olivia t-shirt. And they come in adult sizes, too, which means that even I can proudly declare that wearing a tiara makes every day magnificent. Hee.

If you can’t find something there you have to have, well, I fear you just may not have a soul.

This entry was posted on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm and is filed under Olivia, Ty's Stuff. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome Volume 2 CD Available Today

We’ve got some exciting news for you! Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome Volume 2 CD is available today. And you can get your copy for only $8.99 right here on Ty’s Toy Box.

Straight off the success of Volume 1’s healthy-eating anthem “Party in My Tummy,” the crew is back with a musical menu that’s better then ever.

In addition to the favorite Yo Gabba Gabba! songs like the “Name Game,” and “High Five,” the new CD also includes songs with guest appearances from pop, hip-hop, rock music artists such as Jack Black (The Goodbye Song),” MGMT (Art Is Everywhere) and Weezer (All My Friends Are Insects).

And just like every episode of Yo Gabba Gabba!, Music Is Awesome 2 is packed with funky, super fun and educational tunes that both teach and entertain kids.

Heading out to see the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live tour that kicked off this week? Then you’ll definitely want to pick up a copy of Music is Awesome Volume 2 so the whole family can get ready to experience the awesomeness of the songs live in concert.

This special Ty’s Toy Box offer ends soon, so make sure to order  Yo Gabba Gabba! Music Is Awesome Volume 2 before midnight, Friday, September 3.

What do you love the most about Yo Gabba Gabba! ? What’s your favorite song?

Tags: Art Is Everywhere, Jack Black, kids, MGMT, music, Music Is Awesome Volume 2, news, Party in My Tummy, Specials, The Goodbye Song, Weezer, Yo Gabba Gabba, Yo Gabba Gabba Live

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 9:50 am and is filed under Yo Gabba Gabba. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Ben 10: Alien Swarm hitting Cartoon Network

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My son thinks this week is better than Christmas, and it’s not because of a deep love of turkey. No, he’s practically vibrating with excitement because on Wednesday, Ben 10: Alien Swarm (warning: link has sound) is coming to Cartoon Network and fulfilling all of his Ben 10 fantasies. Well, he hopes so, anyway.

Me, I’m a sucker for old school—I prefer the cartoon to the live-action franchise. But even I have to admit that the trailer looks pretty enticing for the tween/teen boy set:

And while some of us like to gear up for a day of thanks with endless football games, who am I to judge a smallish boy who is thankful for aliens and intergalactic intrigue?

Want more? There’s a great article about the upcoming movie over at Animation Insider, and of course we have everything a Ben 10: Alien Force fan could possibly want in the Ty’s Toy Box Ben 10 Store, too. And I’m not telling you what to do, but the holidays are coming up. Just sayin’.

This entry was posted on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 am and is filed under Ben 10, Movies. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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Teddy Ruxpin hitting 30 Rock

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I have a thing for the toys from my youth that come back in new incarnations. I don’t know whether it’s nostalgia or the opportunity to tell my kids I had something like that “back in my day” or what, but it just tickles me.

What tickles me even more is when an iconic toy from my youth shows up somewhere very now. And that’s what’s going to happen this coming Thursday (November 19th, 2009) —Teddy Ruxpin is going to appear on NBC’s 30 Rock.

(I think it goes without saying that I’ve already set my DVR.)

Whether or not you’re a fan of 30 Rock (although, seriously, that show is hilarious), I think we can all agree that once you’ve done a stint as, um, guest bear on a hit NBC comedy, you’ve arrived.

Of course, here at Ty’s the Teddy Ruxpin Store is ready for everyone, holiday shoppers and Tina Fey fans alike. We don’t discriminate. And if you can present a Teddy to a child you love with a comment about how you remember when he first came out (or that you saw him on TV just recently) (or both!), well, so much the better. But whatever works for you.

(But, um, Teddy? If you could get me Tina Fey’s autograph…?)

This entry was posted on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 3:07 pm and is filed under Random acts of television, Teddy Ruxpin. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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Sesame Street still going strong, going green!

It’s hard to believe that Sesame Street turned 40 this past year, but it’s true. For forty years, kids across the country have been learning how to count, spell, and remember what they were supposed to buy at the grocery store. (A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter. I’m nearly as old as Sesame Street and I still remember!)

Of course, our furry pals on that famous street have been concerned about the environment for a long time, but even moreso now that things like global warming are on everyone’s minds. (Check out TreeHugger’s round-up of Sesame Street’s environmental videos for some fun.) But don’t worry—a recent National Geographic article stressed that issues are always presented in a “let’s take care of our planet” kind of way, not in a “hey kids, we’re destroying the earth!” manner. Heh.

As parents, we can feel like we’re doing some small part along with Sesame Street now by checking out the personalized Sesame Street shirts now available at Ty’s Toy Box—they’re all printed on organic cotton! Your kids get all of the friendly characters they love, and you get the all-natural fabric you want. Everyone wins!

Of course, there’s plenty of other goodies in the Sesame Street Store, just in case you need a giant Grover, or something. I don’t judge. (In fact, I kind of want one of those for my room. I suspect my husband will not agree, however.)

Congratulations on 40 awesome years, Sesame Street! Here’s to the next 40!

This entry was posted on Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 2:40 pm and is filed under Sesame Street, Ty's Stuff. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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Usher in the holiday season with Rudolph

I don’t know about you, but for me, pretty much after Halloween passes, it’s just a blink of the eyes before we’re at New Year’s. It happens every year, and every year I’m confused by it. This year I’ve decided to embrace it; I officially declare it to be Holiday Season, now, and while that may still irk me a little (it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, after all), at least maybe I’ll be less surprised when Christmas arrives.

Anyway—with that in mind—it seems like a great time to point out that Rudolph and his friends have arrived at Ty’s Toy Box, and there’s a great array of products for the whole family. You can stuff stockings with Clarice’s lip balm, surprise your favorite individualist with a Celebrate Nonconformity ornament, or perhaps you know someone special who wants to be a dentist. Really, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Rudolph, Herbie, and the whole gang on the Island of Misfit Toys, so chances are excellent you’ll be able to find something for everyone.

You may think it’s a little early for this, but trust me—it’s not. It’ll be December before you know it!

This entry was posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm and is filed under Rudolph, Ty's Stuff. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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