Spin Master Presents Its Line of “Must-Have” Holiday Hits for Kids of All Ages

Toys by one of the fastest growing toy manufacturers in the world, Spin Master, is very well in the Christmas wish list of Filipino kids this Holiday season. Headed by the breakout hit Bakugan Battle Brawlers - Spin

Master’s holiday toy line offers an array of in-demand items for different age groups and categories that

will be great fun to give and receive this holiday season.

Bakugan is most talked about toy line of the year. Based on a Japanese anime series, Bakugan has released season 2 series The New Vestroia, it is one of the highest selling toys and the clear leader in toys for boys this holiday. “Bakugan is the ultimate combination of fun, action, collectability and tradability,” said Anton Rabie, Spin Master Co-CEO. “There are a lot of things that have come together to make Bakugan a sell-out hit.

Boys love trading, collecting, action and powerful characters. The hit TV show and toys really play off

each other well to create a comprehensive brand-name that is a huge hit with kids.”

Another hit of this year’s holiday season is the latest release from Spin Master’s extremely popular

and perennial award winning Air Hogs line of remote controlled vehicles. The Air Hogs Zero Gravity

Micro is the ultimate in gravity-defying indoor R/C racing, a radio-controlled car that can drive on any flat

surface – on the floor, up walls and even upside-down on ceilings now with Laser beam fun technology! The Air Hogs Laser Zero Gravity Micro has received tremendous attention leading up to this year’s holiday season and proving to be a hot seller this year with people of all ages – not only is this a great gift item for kids, but for men of all ages who enjoys toys and gadgets. This Zero Gravity puts a new spin on remote-control. The Laser Zero Gravity Micro is a bug-like vehicle that chases light beams on the wall or ceiling. It's simple to steer, just point the light beam and watch the vehicle follow it. Turn it to ground mode or wall mode for different effects. You really have to see it to believe it.

• Runs indoors on the walls, floors or upside down
• Remote control can shoot laser beam
• Vehicle will chase the light beams
• Fun and easy to control
• Features amazing speed and control

For 2010 Tech Deck will be offering an assortment of ramps that are scale replicas of Ryan Sheckler's private training facility. Get a piece of the action from the child prodigy turned professional skateboarder, world-renowned athlete, teenage heartthrob, business owner, charity founder and TV star who has made his name synonymous with skateboarding. There are 6 different sets in the assortment, 4 small and 2 large, available at different times throughout the year.

Collect all 6 sets and you can replicate the entire Sheckler Warehouse, or arrange the sets in any number of ways to build your own custom setup! Collect the Deck™ Tech Deck®

Tech Deck, Airhogs and Bakugan are exclusively distributed by Europlay Distributor Company, Inc. They are available at all leading toy stores and department stores nationwide. For more information, call Europlay at telephone number 732-5141 to 47 loc 211. www.richwell.net

Mattel's Portfolio of Toys and Games Are Sure To Top Kids' Wish Lists This Holiday Season!

Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, and WWE Offer Some of the Most Wanted Gifts of the Season

This holiday season Mattel offers an unbeatable line-up of toys and games that deliver non-stop fun, action and excitement that savvy parents will love. Mattel's portfolio of toy brands delivers innovative ways to play every day that are sure to create lasting childhood memories beyond the holidays.

• Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Doll: Relive the magic from the new movie, Barbie A Fashion Fairytale with Barbie doll who stars as herself in this beautiful princess gown with a dazzling pink upper bodice and beautiful pink sheer overlay on the lower gown that sparkles with star-like embellishments.
• Barbie Glam Vacation House: Barbie doll's fabulously glam vacation house is the ultimate in pinktastic play! Features 2 stories and 6 areas of glam-o-rama play including living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, patio, and breakfast bar. Clip n' flip pieces such as TV, chandelier, and tiki lights can be arranged and rearranged around the house in different rooms for customization. Includes couch, bed, breakfast/patio bar and blender. Folds up super neat for glam play on the go!

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  Hot Wheels(R) continues to excite boys with the Hot Wheels Color Shifter car. Like all Hot Wheels cars, it is fast and expertly crafted, but with a difference -- it changes colors when exposed to water. When sprayed with cold water, it changes from neon green to an icy blue. The original green color can be restored with hot water. Please note that the cold water will have to be close to ice-cold -- lukewarm water will change the car back to its original color. There are dozens of other Color Shifter cars available from Hot Wheels to add to the play set including a color-changing Lancer Evo, and an undercover police cruiser. Whatever the car, the Color Blaster station provides everything kids need for fast color changes as they play.

• Brand new for 2010, Mattel introduces a comprehensive portfolio of World Wrestling Entertainment® action figures and accessories that bring all of the action-packed excitement and entertainment of WWE® to fans of all ages. Created with both kids and collectors in mind, the action figure line truly brings the drama and action of WWE® home and offers something for every fan. Kids can recreate their favorite matches with the approximately seven-inch basic WWE figures, from the “Monday Night Raw®,” “Friday Night SmackDown®” and “ECW®” rosters, which are created in real “WWE Superstar scale,” and deliver hook throwin’, flip-kickin’ moves with the new FlexForce™ Action Figures. The Elite Collection and Entrance Greats™, which were created with the ultimate collector in mind, feature for the first time individual stands, authentic costumes, extreme articulation and amazing accuracy that even the most discerning collector will appreciate.
• UNO is easy to play and fast and fun for everyone! UNO is America's #1 card game! The object is to be the first player or team to score 500 points. Points are scored by being the first to rid yourself of all the cards in your hand before your opponents. It's easy to learn. Just play cards from your hand by matching color, number, or word. Try to rid yourself of cards before opponents do! When you have one card left shout "UNO!" That's right, you're #1!

For parents who are looking for that extra special "wow" gift Mattel is offering these kidsational toys of the season. For kids and the whole family, for your love ones, a special way to say “Merry Christmas.” With the help of Mattel.

Mattel Games are exclusively distributed by Richwell Trading, Inc. They are available at all leading stores and department stores nationwide. For more information, call Richwell at telephone number 732-5141 to 47 loc 211. www.richwell.net

Baby's First Christmas Reunion Easy does it with Pigeon

Traveling with baby can be a great experience...especially during this busy season of Christmas. This

will be your chance to bond with your baby as well as your family and friends with the scheduled get

togethers of the holidays.

But doing this will need careful planning to do away with discomfort for your baby. There are ways to make baby travel times much better with the help of Pigeon Baby products.

Packing - make a list of essentials for the baby, considering that you will be introducing him to new

environments and people, make sure that we stick to his routines and schedules, If your baby needs his

favorite pacifier, blanket or toy don't leave them at home, anything that makes his situation normal as

possible for him to feel safe and rested while travelling. Ready and giggly for the meet and greets with your kith and kin.

PIGEON's "New" Generation Pacifiers have been extensively researched and developed by leading

professionals in their field. The pacifiers are specially designed to take into account the baby's oral

cavity development.

More than a 'soother' to your baby, the PIGEON Pacifiers act as a training tool to enable your baby to

nurse properly and wean correctly. PIGEON's Pacifiers are a natural choice for mothers who demand only the best for their babies.

Feeding - Packing and preparing is not just for the baby's essentials, if you are a nursing mother, We

know that mother's milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby, but being out of your home's

comfort will be a challenge in feeding your child.

With PIGEON Breast Pump, maintaining successful breastfeeding would be a breeze as the breast pump allows mothers to release and store breast milk.

For your breast care - Made of 100% pure grade Lanolin, PIGEON's new Nipple Care Cream is hypoallergenic and can be used on the most sensitive skin. During breastfeeding, the nipples may become tender, dry, sore or cracked and this cream helps to soothe and heal cracked skin especially this cold season.

This Nipple Care Cream contains no additives and is fragrance-free. It is completely safe for babies

while providing a soothing relief for mothers! Comfortable and discreet, Pigeon's newly improved disposable breast pads ensure a perfect fit with their specially contoured 3-D shape and non-slip adhesive tape.

The ultra-slim and lightweight pads have a super-absorbent core with breathable back sheets to trap excess milk and keep both clothes and skin clean and dry. Complete with soft edges and fluffy cotton lining, the PIGEON Breast Pads are designed for maximum comfort.

Sterilization and Hygiene - Protect baby's skin, avoid diaper rash that's a nuisance to every mother and is a baby's bane. As your baby's skin is extremely delicate, Use mild ingredients to clean the skin while a baby's skin looks soft and supple, it is less oily and much thinner than an adult's, and is thus

more susceptible to environmental factors. A baby's skin needs special care. Protect your baby with our

specially formulated skin care products. It will keep your baby's skin clean, smooth and silky soft at all

times. Pigeon's Wipes and toiletries takes special care of baby's fragile top to bottom.

PIGEON cares for your baby's skin as only a mother knows how!

Truly important especially when exploring our bigger world, that baby remains healthy and we can only ensure this when the things that baby touches is germ-free. Fats and proteins in milk that stick to the walls of nursing bottles and nipples are difficult to remove. With PIGEON Liquid Cleansers, you can thoroughly clean your baby's bottles and nipples after use.

PIGEON Liquid Cleanser is a safe and ideal cleanser. Not only is the cleanser strong enough to remove the most stubborn stains, it is also gentle on your skin. Made from edible carbohydrate derivatives, the

cleanser is safe for cleaning baby accessories, new toys and gifts and even food.

Have a happy holiday with baby this Christmas season with the help of Pigeon Baby Products.

Pigeon Baby Products are exclusively distributed by Richwell Trading, Inc. They are available at all leading stores and department stores nationwide. For more information, call Richwell at telephone number 732-5141 to 47 loc 211. www.richwell.net

New email address

Edsamail suddenly ended their service (????) i don't know, customer service numbers doesn't seem to work anymore. This has been 2 weeks (so if you have sent me mails and stuff, please resend :( and why oh why am i just announcing this now.

So alternate email addresses according to priority (i like using outlook to check email rather than going through webmail services) :

nina@bannedmoviespilipinas.com

bienvenidosboss@gmail.com

acedandan@yahoo.com

Thanks a lot. yup still in hermit on vacation mode but i pop in and out of lives once in while. Keep in touch.

WOWEEE! EEE PC IS MADE FOR PEEENOY LIKE MEEE.

WOWEEE! EEE PC IS MADE FOR PEEENOY LIKE MEEE.

I am pinoy. Check.

I like to surf the internet. Check.

I like to chat. Check.

I have a small frame, so small stuff is just right for me. Check.

I like new stuff, i want to be in. Check.

and yes, i have a limited budget. Check check check.

I just went to ph.asus.com and read about this new and wonderful gadget from ASUS, the eee pc, a laptop solution that's less than a kilogram, it has bundled 40 bundled software, less than 20,000 pesos, durable, and oh so beautiful and i heard they will bring it to Philippine shores soon! Woooohoooo!

I am just a surfer, a doodler, a writer and a chatter..

I don't need the high tag price of other gadgets around with super zooming speed, highest crispiest definition graphics, humongous hard disk space!! i know what i want and I want an ASUS EEE PC!

:)

MY NEW LOVE. This one is a real beauty, this practical and super affordable companion for a movie freak nomad like me.. The NEXT BASE Portable DVD player.

It's not blow your mind technology, its just a compact DVD player as you know it, it comes with a 4 inch LCD screen where you can watch your videos straight from quiapo or your video stores, no conversions, no uploads or downloads, just pop and play ur CD, VCD, DVD disk.
If you think a 4 inch screen is too small for you, look at a 21 inch from 9 feet far, most probably the distance of your tv from your sofa, its just the same size from that vantage point if your DVD player is perched on your lap. Isn't life neat?
Accessories : 3 hour rechargeable battery (good for about 2 movies)
carry case
a/v cable
power supply
remote control (!)
Funny conversation with clerk :
C : (with pride) Ma'am it comes with a remote control
N : What will i need the remote control for? you think i will use this unit more than a foot away? wala akong superman vision.
C : a he he.. basta po mayroong remote control
But then i realize (at home na) since you can use this as a normal DVD, when u have to plug it with a television mode, yup, the couch potato factor was considered (sorry manong, di mo naman ako kinonvince na hindi pala ridiculous yung idea.)

I'll take a better picture next time, my player on my bed.. he he..

nope i haven't slept with it yet.

All the usual buttons just more compact.

-- BB

DAIG KO PA ANG HMR

DAIG KO PA ANG HMR Its in our genes.. to hang on to stuff other people consider trash. Can't seem to say goodbye to old gadgets unless i found a new home for them. Lookit what i found from my stash.. my first "walkman" given by my dad about 1980 (bet some of you haven't been born yet) and i remember playing my own punk rock cassette tape with the following songs.. rock lobster, de do do do de da da da, ant music.. This is senti to the max, i still get that high when i plug my ears with music ironic with my millieu, just like the kid at face/off listening to sugary pop-music, while people are shooting intensely at each other. I have never outgrown this kind of isolation :)

My Music Jogger -- still can remember the day my dad gave me this.. when you are a kid, waking up at 11 pm is just like christmas, my mom woke me up and led me zombielike to the living room where my dad gave me the big blue box.. It had a lady on the box, this unit had a leather case with bag straps or belt hook options (whooaaahhh.. belts where really strong those days.. he he)

notice the vintage stickers : Dymo DANDAN

and a bible verse sticker Isaiah 30:21 (aww..)

What's better was when i woke up the next morning the box was still by my side, it was not a dream. T'was for real. :)

Special features : 2 headphones for sharing. Sony didn't have this,

.. and a hotline to bring you back to reality (push the button and talk to the mic.. "Nina.. kakain na!")

Blue metal and silver buttons, beautiful!

I sleep with it on the bed, wake up on the floor.. they don't do gadgets this way anymore

The old with the new :)

Just this week, i found it since i was rummaging for an old Hi-8 i wanted to donate to an archive museum. I put in some batteries and tried it with a tape.. it still works :) I would love to march to mega mall one of these days just having a stroll with that as an accessory in tow. Try me! My walkman journeys : Poppy CP 100 - super basic cassette player 1980ish to forever Panasonic model something something - this one has radio and is auto reverse (must for an upgrade because i waste up my batteries falling asleep on one side of the cassette, and that is not good for the trees) - 1988ish to forever (just passed it on to my nephew) Ipod shuffle (1st gen) - 2005 - 2006 (the circle of life.. papa is using it now) Ipod Nano - 2006 (went dead) Ipod Video - 2007

-- BB

God Bless my neighbors, I am a good neighbor, am very sure. I am not the type who'd request for sugar, suka, or can openers, I do not host crazy parties nor have yapping dogs, all my garbage I shoot in the garbage chute, they can borrow my morning paper lying around my doorstep until I wake up at 9 am, or on weekends it'll be parked there forever in a complete weekend stack. I don't bring in Marang or Durian from Davao nor do I smoke a pipe smelling fee-fi-fo-fum. I don't do loud conversations, I am usually quiet as a mouse, except .. My only indulgence is music (and noise) especially during my senti moments. And this very moment, I am again in my Elliott Yamin mania.. 24/7. and since Iscream is not yet fixed, it's on full blast on i-tunes via my Altec Lansing speakers. New Album! ELLIOTT YAMIN! Kawawa talaga ang kapitbahay sa akin kapag nasa phase ako… LSS am sure.. And mas nakakainis dahil actual nilang naririnig forever.. It's good if I am in a good music mood.. Early this year it was Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Matthis, George Michael, Morrissey, Kat Stevens (Tea for Tillerman.) Ok lang. But I also had some Gary Granada, TVJ mode.. Buti na lang hindi ko pa naspotan yung Yoyoy Villame and El Bimbo album sa Las Pinas, music of my childhood. (I was doing interpretative dancing to Yoyoy Villame songs.. Tarzan and Barok and ooops I forget.. But the lines were.. Something about namumulot ng kandila And minumulto yung apartment niya.. Binebenta niya sa binondo yung wax collection niya Getting tired at the end of the day.. Saying aray… aray.. Aray. I remember acting like melting candles pag heto na ang linya.. AHHHHH.. Have to find the album quick! Quick! So there, a description of a future torture situation for my neighbors, they are lucky am so busy to go back to my violin screeeccchhhhhhiiiinnnnnnngggggg. Bring back, bring back bring back my Nano to me!!

Life as a Rocky Road Tester I am no lab tester, am not that technical. I am no road tester, am not that thorough, what I am is a Rocky Road tester..a thingamajig tinkerer, a gadget drooler and a clumsy technology torturer. I call myself such because of a recent incident err accident with my i-pod which I then called the Nina Nano but should now be rechristened the Iscream Ipod. Poor guy, it's now at the Apple Center recuperating because I left a blob of ice cream to melt at the wheel.. (Backstory : I have this wonderful sofa cum office furniture where I do most of my work.. Most of the time it allows me to do my thing, sitting me as ergonomically possible with my bad back and letter "C" (my mom's description of my posture,) during workmode, converting into a dining hall during "lunch" and "dinner" (these are moveable but non-optional breaks -- can be combined as "brunchiners"), cradle me as I watch TV, sit me comfortably as I do my endless chatting. During one of my workathon mode where, work-leisure-sustainance were one continuous movement, the accident happened. I didn't notice my mistake until it was pack up time at around 1 am. I was clearing my sofa for dishes, papers, phones, etc. fixing my stuff and behold, my black silicon case became brown, soaked in chocolate. I just wiped it with tissue and it still worked actually.. So I thought everything was a-ok.. But when I had to charge after a day.. It wouldn't respond anymore. Not charging.. So its goodbye to my near perfect (Nina-specific) playlist. Tried reformatting, rebooting and changing SWs… :( Verdict : Iscream ipod is not ice cream resistant. This is not my first time to do a rocky road test.. : 1. Motorola phones (this is before the brand became cool for GSM cellphones VX3 Razr (funny I need to describe it as GSM, it made its first cool carnation as startac -- when non GSM phones where called analog) can withstand lugao swimming for 15 secs. Provided you have to dip it again in water and blow dry it like crazy. 2. Nokia phones cannot withstand toilet water (this test done by a band lead singer I know.) or she declared her unit dead because she can't take to put her unit back near her face if somebody calls her.

(Bien in serious contemplation..notice my tie??) Gearing up for a new blog. Bienvenido, Mabuhay, Welcome again. Thanks for keeping me company in my journeys as a showdog, this is my alternate life. My more serious and professional side. Sometimes boring. Bienvenido as a geek explorer. The story behind : Almost everyweek, a man in chocolate brown or blue and white or red and yellow drops by AstoriaLand with boxes from beyond, usually from Taiwan or China. I just am curious about these boxes hope you are too.. so join me in my explorations inside the cartons.