Toy Guyz Video Series - Melissa tells us about the Sticker Activity Pads from Melissa & Doug!

Toy Guyz Video Series - Melissa & Doug Toys. Melissa tells us about the Peel 'N Press Sticker Sets!

Toy Guyz Video Series - Melissa & Doug Toys. Melissa tells us about the Sand Play Ice Cream Set and Sand Cupcake Set!

Toy Guyz Video Series - Melissa & Doug Toys. Melissa tells us all about the Tootle Turtle Target Game and Froggy Catch!

As most of you know, the Toy Guyz love Melissa & Doug toys. For the whole month of May - the Toy Guyz have decided to dedicate their blog to a number of "demonstration" videos from the Melissa & Doug company. The videos feature Melissa herself - talking about some of the great toys her company makes. Each video captures the unique magic behind Melissa & Doug along with providing an interactive view of how these toys work.

The Toy Guyz are proud to provide one of the largest selections of Melissa & Doug Toys around. Just watch the videos and you will see why all of the Melissa & Doug toys featured at Pure Imagination are "Toy Guyz Approved!".

The Toy Guyz Dig the Diggity Dog Game from International Playthings!

We love it that more toy companies are making videos to demonstrate their products. The Diggity Dog Game from International Playthings has been a customer favorite here at Pure Imagination for a couple of years now. It's a great game but don't take our word. Check out this great video that shows you how to play Diggity Dog courtesy of International Playthings. You will really dig it!

A Toy Guyz Review of the Create-a-Face Activity Pad

Even though I work around children and toys everyday - it's nice to sit down and play every once in awhile. This past weekend I had one of those wonderful opportunities to create, color and play with the Create-a-Face Activity Pad from Melissa & Doug. It's actually a simple concept that a young visitor had suggested I do before the Super Bowl started. So with a trusty crayon in hand and a large blank face in need of some features, we took to creating our very own masterpieces. I was told to start with the eyes first. That would make it easier. Then the nose should be drawn next. I was pleased to hear that I was doing an excellent job on my subject's nose. It's always nice to get validation from a 5-year-old. The conversation was as colorful as the wonderful features that we were displaying on each face. Before we knew it - we had lips, eyebrows, jewelry and some crazy hair. After about 15 minutes of intense focus, my portrait was complete.

My little art teacher saw my finished work and asked, "Who is it?".

After looking at it for a few seconds, I answered "Lady Gaga!"

She laughed and responded with, "That's good. Mine is Aladdin! I think Lady Gaga needs a boyfriend.".

I agreed. "Lady Gaga does need a boyfriend and Aladdin would be perfect."

I think what I found so wonderful about the activity was the simplicity of it. You start with a blank face and the possibilities are endless. Just start drawing. I have to thank my 5-year-old friend for slowing me down that day before Super Bowl. I had been in the kitchen for two hours before she arrived preparing food for the big game. Super Bowls are fun but they can be a lot of work. Everyone needs a break at some point. I have come to the conclusion that whether you are Creating-a-Face or just coloring a picture, an activity like this can be relaxing and fun for kids and grown-ups alike.

We have plenty of Create-a-Face Activity Pads at Pure Imagination. Only $4.95 and worth every penny! So the next time you want to have a little fun - just Create-A-Face!

-Rhett

 Visit the Toy Guyz as they celebrate their HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE this weekend at Pure Imagination!

Friday, November 18th through Sunday, November 20th. Visit the Toy Guyz at their new location - 102 E. Bishop Street. Open from 10:00 - 7:00 on Friday and Saturday. 12:00 - 4:00 on Sunday.

 

What's Going On?

• Enter to win the $100 Giraffe from Melissa & Doug. You have seen him for years outside, inside and all over the place at Pure Imagination. He has consistently been a best seller for us. Now you can win him!
• Free Old World Ornament with the first 50 purchases of the weekend! Old World Ornaments are a wonderful addition to any Christmas tree.
• Fun Toy and Craft Demonstrations for the kids and grown-ups! We will have a table set up for kids to play with some of our newest toys! You have to play before you purchase. Those are the rules.

On top of all that - We have all sorts of new toys for everyone to see. Shipments are arriving daily! And our usual "play stations" will be open with our Train Table, Cook's Kitchen, 3-Story Dollhouse and much more! So bring the kids in (or not, if you need to do some shopping) and experience a whole bunch of fun at Pure Imagination. 'Tis the Season!