TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES -- SUPER SHREDDER

Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo when the Turtles' training is put to the test as they face their biggest enemy yet - the Super Shredder.  The Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder DVD collection features 11 thrilling episodes from seasons 4 & 5 of the Nickelodeon animated television series.  The Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with April and Master Splinter, engage in their most epic confrontation yet with their dreaded foe Shredder in this DVD collection. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder will be available on DVD beginning March 21, 2017 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.

Nickelodeon Home Entertainment generously gave us one of these rad two-DVD sets for my family to enjoy plus a Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder DVD collection to giveaway.  For a chance to win follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet the tweet below before 11:59 pm ET on 3/21/17.  Must be a US resident over 18 years old to be eligible to participate in the giveaway.

Follow @Geekdad248 & RT by 3/21/17 for chance to win "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder" DVD courtesy @NickelodeonDVD pic.twitter.com/PBJ7ZjktV3

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) March 15, 2017

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Super Shredder contains the following episodes from the Nickelodeon TV series:

• The Super Shredder - For the first time, the Turtles encounter something they cannot defeat - the Super Shredder!
• Darkest Plight - The Turtle team hunts for their Sensei, but soon realize they are being hunted as well.
• The Power Inside Her - A concerned Donnie tests April to discover her psychic abilities are rapidly growing in power.
• Tokka vs. the World - Raph's bonding with little Chompy is interrupted by the invasion of Tokka, who has come to Earth searching for him.
• Tale of the Tiger Claw - A mysterious new enemy with superhuman speed is on the hunt for Tiger Claw, and will take out whoever stands in her way. 
• Requiem - Splinter must lead the Turtles and the Mighty Mutanimals on the hunt to defeat his old enemy. 
• Owari - The Turtles realize they must stop Shredder... and end this conflict once and for all. 
• Scroll of the Demodragon - The Turtles believe they have defeated their old enemies, but they soon discover a new evil is rising. 
• The Forgotten Swordsman - Karai searches for the Kuro Kabuto, claiming to be the rightful heir to the Foot Clan, when she encounters an old rival. 
• Heart of Evil - Donnie's grudge against Don Vizioso threatens the Turtles' mission. 
• End Times - The Turtles must defeat Kavaxas and prevent him from destroying the world. 

A Geek Daddy has not been financially compensated for this endorsement or hosting the giveaway but was provided the same items being provided as a prize for personal use. The prize is provided by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and A Geek Daddy is hosting the promotion as a benefit to our readers. Must be a US resident over the age of 18 to participate.  One entry per person and winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries.  If you have already won this prize through another blog participating in this promotion, your entry will be disqualified.  By participating in this promotion you waive any liability of any kind against the publisher of this blog. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No P.O. Boxes allowed for delivery of the prize. Nickelodeon Home Entertainment will be responsible for shipping the prize to the selected winner.

Marvel's Captain America: Civil War - Girls Reforming the Future Challenge

Know a girl in 10th through 12th grade that dreams of making our world a better place?  Encourage her to enter the MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR - GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE between now and March 26, 2016.  This challenge invites girls from across the United States, ages 15 - 18, to submit innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) based projects that have the potential to change the world.  Each applicant will be asked to submit a short video demonstrating her project and explaining how her science and technology-based project would make the world a better place.  Five finalists will be selected to visit California and present their projects to a panel of experts.  One grand prize winner will be selected from the five finalists to receive an internship at Marvel Studios.



In Captain America: Civil War, each hero is forced to take a stand and choose a side in their fight to reform the future.  Although the Avengers become divided they remain united by the same goals:  the commitment to safeguard humanity, protect the Earth at all costs and make the world a better place for future generations.  Marvel is launching the GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE to engage young women to further the goals of these fictional super heroes within real life.

Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, Broadcom MASTERS, and the Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of National Academy of Sciences, are all working together to help encourage young ladies to reach for their potential to become real life super heroes.  Finalists will have the opportunity to inspire other girls around the world by participating in a LIVE global Broadcom MASTERS webinar during which they will discuss how STEM skills enabled them to craft the project proposals which led them to becoming a finalist in the CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR - GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE.  The Grand Prize Winner will also share during the webinar details about how she utilized STEM skills during her Marvel Studios internship experience to show practical applications outside of a lab or class room.

Each of the five finalists will receive: Two round-trip tickets to Southern California for the Challenge participant and a parent or guardian (including scheduled meals, ground transportation to and from organized activities, and hotel accommodations from April 10 through April 13, 2016); an opportunity to be on the red carpet for the World Premiere of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War at the Dolby Theatre on April 12, 2016; a tour of the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California; and $500.00 deposited into a High Yield Savings account with Synchrony Bank.

For application forms, eligibility requirements, official contest rules and more information about MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR -- GIRLS REFORMING THE FUTURE CHALLENGE, visit CaptainAmericaChallenge.com

Get those entries in for the chance to win that Grand Prize that will allow you to go behind the closed doors at Marvel Studios!

 

Class is in session: Orkin Household Pests 101

** A Geek Daddy received complimentary products from Orkin for participating in the #LearnWithOrkin blogger campaign. Content & Prize supplied by the Sponsor **

It’s back-to-school time and class is in session … Orkin is back with Household Pests 101 – featuring some of Orkin’s scientific knowledge of pests. The Orkin Man is here to help you #LearnWithOrkin so you don’t get schooled by pest problems in your own home. Click on the images below to check out some helpful videos, download the “Protect Your Home” Checklist for valuable tips on keeping pests at bay, and then take the Pest Prevention Pop Quiz so when your kids complain about taking a test at school you can say you took one too.



We can't give you a report card with an A on it for acing this quiz, but A Geek Daddy does have an Orkin Back-To-School Prize Pack to give out to one of our readers who completes the Pest Prevention Pop Quiz.  You can earn up to 3 entries to win this great prize pack for parents who are busy and on the go by doing the following prior to 11:59pm EST on September 7, 2015:

UPDATE: Congratulations to Angela from Davie. Florida who won the Orkin Back-to-School prize pack.

EMAIL (1 Entry)  E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address and share with us the most useful or surprising tip you learned from the quiz. Email subject line should be Household Pests 101. 

FACEBOOK (1 Entry) Visit our Facebook page and on the contest post submit a comment sharing your own household pest prevention story or tips.  Please include the hashtag #LearnWithOrkin in your comment.

TWITTER (1 Entry) Follow @Geeky_Dad on Twitter & tweet: I took the @AskTheOrkinMan Quiz on A Geek Daddy Blog ( @Geeky_Dad ) for a chance to win a Back-To-School Prize Pack #LearnWithOrkin [Ad]

All entries will be assigned a number based upon the order they are received and one lucky entrant will be randomly selected to win the prize courtesy of Orkin.  Emails will only be used to contact the winner and will all be deleted at the conclusion of the promotion.

The Orkin Back-To-School Prize Pack contains the following:

One (1) Silver USB Portable Charger - We know you're on the go from sun up to sun down and can't afford not to be accessible.  This emergency charger is small, sleek, and can help your phone keep up with your busy lifestyle.

One (1) Double Wall Stainless Steel Travel Mug w/lid - Your car isn't the only thing that needs fueling up in the morning ... this stainless steel travel mug is a great way to ensure your morning coffee is always within an arm's reach.

One (1) Orkin "Protect Your Home" PDF Checklist - this handy checklist from the experts at Orkin will help you think like a pest in order to help protect your home from them.

Disclaimer & Rules: You must be a US resident to enter over the age of 18. A Geek Daddy Blog will select a random winner on approximately September 8, 2015 ( 1 winner will be selected from a random draw of all eligible entries - each submitted entry will be assigned a number and a random number will be drawn to select a winner based upon total entries ). A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but ORKIN LLC is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize. By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion. A Geek Daddy Blog hosted this contest and blog post based upon ORKIN LLC providing the prize to the selected winner. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this giveaway as a benefit to our readers. Information for this post was provided by ORKIN LLC. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation for publishing this post but did receive one of the prizes for personal use.

Food Allergy Awareness Month Twitter Chat - Thursday May 14, 2015

 In recognition of National Food Allergy Awareness Month, A Geek Daddy Blog will be co-hosting with the Life of Dad Bloggers Network a special Twitter Chat to promote awareness and information on the topic of food allergies.  Join us on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 9 to 10pm ET as we are joined by special guest Doctor Dave Stukus, pediatric allergy and asthma specialist at Nationwide Childen's Hospital in Columbus Ohio.

During this chat about food allergies and kids, A Geek Daddy Blog will randomly be giving out four $10 iTunes gift cards to participants who are actively participating in the conversation throughout the hour.  To eligible for winning one of the gift cards that we'll be giving out every 15 minutes during the chat, participants must be following the Twitter accounts of @LifeOfDadShow & @Geekdad248 , use the hashtag #LifeofDad in their tweets, and be a United States resident over 18 years old.  No RSVP for this event just show up and engage in the conversation.

In addition to the #LifeofDad Food Allergy Awareness Twitter Chat make sure to participate in A Geek Daddy Blog's Food Allergy Trivia Contest for a chance to win a great gift pack courtesy of Comcast #Xfinity.  Answer some trivia questions for a chance to win a backpack filled with a mobile recharging kit for smart phones and tablets, coffee mug, baseball cap, and a water bottle. Must be a US resident and over 18 years old to participate in the trivia contest. CLICK HERE to give it a shot.

You can become a food allergy action hero this month by taking a moment to educate yourself on this matter and pledging to make an effort to be considerate of those who suffer from this medical condition.  If you are up to the challenge CLICK HERE to download the template to create your very own food allergy action hero costume.  Print a teal mask and a hero emblem for your shirt then cut out and wear them to have fun as you show your food allergy spirit.  Take a picture of you in your action hero outfit and tag it with #FoodAllergyMonth on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. There are adult and children's sizes of the masks available to download.

Once you have your food allergy action hero gear, take a moment to read this one page handout that contains facts about food allergies that can be shared and used to help educate others about this growing public health issue.  Download Now.

 

For more information about food allergies visit FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) at www.foodallergy.org.

DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of these contests and delivery of the prizes. By participating in this contest, you waive any and all liability to A Geek Daddy Blog and its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers and as a public service to promote awareness on the topic of food allergies. Any opinions in this post are my own.

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Ugh! The Metro Detroit area where we live was just ranked second in a list that you don't want to be on ... Top Beg Bug Cities in the USA. Normally you want your community ranked high on lists, but not this one.  Each year the pest control company ORKIN ranks cities by the number of bed bug treatments they've performed.  Orkin just released their most recent ranking which covers from January through December of 2014 and Detroit jumped from fourth to second place which is obviously not a direction you want to see your community trending.  Other highly ranked cities included the Windy City (Chicago) in first place, the Buckeyes in Columbus Ohio were third and Cleveland was fifth showing that beg bugs appear to be taking a liking to the blood of us Midwesterners.  CLICK HERE to check out how your city may have fared in Orkin's top bed bug cities ranking.

Bed bugs are nasty pests - brownish oval insects about the size of an apple seed - that feed on the blood of animals or humans normally hiding in the daylight and sneaking out at night to eat while their victim is sleeping thus getting the name "bed bugs."  Fortunately, bed bugs aren't know to spread disease like mosquitoes but unfortunately their bites can leave itchy bloody welts on areas of skin that are exposed while sleeping.

To help spread the word about the growing bed bug problem in the United States, our friends at Orkin have provided A Geek Daddy blog with a new game they have released Bed Bug Feud.  Can you beat the clock and make it to the leader board?  E-mail your score to thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com and we'll randomly pick one entrant to get a free CleanRest Pillow Encasement (retail value $20.00) to help protect your bed from these pesky bugs.

UPDATE: Congrats to Peggy from Alexandria VA who won the Bed Bug Feud prize!



Think you have what it takes to make it on the leaderboard? Play Bed Bug Feud and beat the clock to be crowned the Bed Bug Champion!  One A Geek Daddy blog player will win this CleanRest Pillow Encasement:

Check out this informational chart from Orkin for some tips that may help you win the Bed Bug Feud:

Now don't panic, not every home has or will have a problem with bed bugs but I hope this game and these tips will give you the insight and information to keep an eye out for trouble and know what to do if you determine these pests have paid you a visit - call the Orkin man!  S.L.E.E.P. tight and don't let the bed bugs bite!  Remember to email us your scores at thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com for a chance to win a CleanRest Pillow Encasement which is not only good for protecting yourself from bed bugs but can also assist people with allergies get a good night's sleep.

 Disclaimer & Rules: You must be a US resident to enter over the age of 18. A Geek Daddy Blog will select a random winner on Sunday, February 8, 2015 ( 1 winner will be selected from a random draw of all eligible entries - each submitted entry will be assigned a number and a random number will be drawn to select a winner based upon total entries ). A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but ORKIN LLC is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize. By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion. A Geek Daddy Blog hosted this contest and blog post based upon ORKIN LLC providing the prize to the selected winner. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this giveaway as a benefit to our readers. Information for this post was provided by ORKIN LLC. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation for publishing this post but did receive one of the prizes for personal use.

A Geek Daddy Thanksgiving Giveaway: Win a FREE BIRDS Movie Prize Pack

When I first saw the trailers for the movie Free Birds I rolled my eyes and thought this Turkey-based Thanksgiving gimmick of a movie wasn't going to be very good.  After watching the movie my impression changed as I found it to be a humorous and fun family friendly adventure movie that is great addition to a Thanksgiving weekend's activities.  The adventures of two turkeys who use a secret government time machine to travel back to 1621 in an attempt to sway the Pilgrims to enjoy pizza at the first Thanksgiving dinner thus saving generations of turkeys from a fate of being placed on the dinner table as the main course every fourth Thursday in November.  This animated movie should join A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Planes, Trains &  Automobiles as must see viewing during this holiday.

You can find Free Birds to bring home to watch by shopping at Walmart for its exclusive DVD / plush toy combo that has just been released for the holidays this year.  As a Thanksgiving Treat for our A GEEK DADDY blog readers, we are also giving away a Free Birds DVD / Plush Toy Prize Pack to one lucky individual.  For a chance to win this  movie prize pack you must be a US or Canadian resident over 18 years old and submit one or all of the following entry methods to earn up to 3 entries prior to 11:59 pm EST on Sunday November 30, 2014:

UPDATE: Congratulations to Emerson A from Houston TX who won the Free Birds Prize Pack!

Entry 1:  Follow @Geeky_Dad on Twitter & RT this Tweet

A Geek Daddy Blog is giving away #FREEBIRDS for Thanksgiving. Follow & RT for chance to win. http://t.co/tHzfphhRH5 #FreeBirdsThanksgiving
— A GEEK DADDY (@Geeky_Dad) November 26, 2014

Entry 2:  Leave a comment below telling your funniest Thanksgiving moment

Entry 3: E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address.  Email subject line should be FREE BIRDS CONTEST

 All valid entries will be assigned a number and one number will be randomly selected to determine the winner.  E-mails will only be used to contact the winner and deleted following the selection of a winner.

About Free Birds

From the Academy Award®-Winning producer of Shrek* comes a hilarious animated adventure about two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks who travel back in time in order to keep their species off the Thanksgiving menu. Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Amy Poehler, Free Birds is loaded with laughs and stuffed with fun for the whole family!

*Aron Warner, Animated Feature Film, 2001.

 DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Fox Home Entertainment is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  If you win this prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation but did receive a review DVD for the blog and the prize that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers. The opinions in this post are my own.

WEEKEND GIVEAWAY: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

In recognition of the November 11th home video release of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 on BLU-RAY & DVD, one lucky A Geek Daddy Blog reader will win a movie prize pack courtesy of our friends at Fox Home Entertainment.  For a chance to win this BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD combo pack you must be a US or Canadian resident over 18 years old and submit one or all of the following entry methods to earn up to 3 entries prior to 11:59 pm EST on Sunday November 16, 2014:

UPDATE: Congratulations to Stephen A from Virginia Beach VA who won the prize!

 ENTRY 1:  Follow A GEEK DADDY on FACEBOOK.

 ENTRY 2:  Follow A GEEK DADDY on GOOGLE+

ENTRY 3:  E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address.  Email subject line should be DRAGONS CONTEST.  If you wish to have Entry 1 and/or 2 count to earn extra entries include the name(s) you follow A GEEK DADDY with on Facebook & GooglePlus in this e-mail. 

All valid entries will be assigned a number and one number will be randomly selected to determine the winner.  E-mails will only be used to contact the winner and deleted following the selection of a winner.

ABOUT HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2

Soaring past the $500 million mark at the global box office, DreamWorks Animation’s HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 is not only one of the best reviewed films of the year, but also 2014’s highest grossing animated film to-date and one of the top ten grossing films of the year in any genre.

The thrilling second chapter of the epic HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON trilogy returns to the fantastical world of the heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless. The inseparable duo must protect the peace and save the future of men and dragons from the power-hungry Drago when Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases DreamWorks Animation’s critically acclaimed HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, the next chapter to the Academy Award® nominated film released in 2010, is “sensational…an instant animated classic,” proclaims Access Hollywood. A hit with audiences and critics alike, the film received an outstanding audience reaction with a coveted “A” CinemaScore® and certified 92% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. Variety’s Peter Debruge declares the film is “Braver than ‘Brave,’ more fun than ‘Frozen’…Dragon delivers.” It’s a must-own title for the whole family!

Fans will get even more excitement, adventure and, of course, more dragons when DreamWorks Animation releases DRAGONS: DAWN OF THE DRAGON RACERS, an all-new animated adventure featuring the original voice cast. A hunt for lost sheep soon turns into a high-flying sprint in the all-new epic adventure as Hiccup and friends battle to become the first Dragon Racing Champion of Berk! DRAGONS: DAWN OF THE DRAGON RACERS will be available exclusively on the Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD double pack and Digital HD.

While you are waiting for our winner announcement how about having your own dragon races with these fun HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 inspired paper airplanes:

 

 

 DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Fox Home Entertainment is responsible for fulfillment and delivery of the prize.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  If you win this prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Prize will be delivered by UPS or FedEx so no P.O. Boxes are allowed as mailing addresses. A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any financial compensation but did receive a review DVD for the blog and the prize that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers.

WEEKEND GIVEAWAY: Earth to Echo Movie Prize Pack

Did you see EARTH TO ECHO, the family adventure movie of the summer, when it was in theaters?!  When a youthful trio of best friends stumble upon a mysterious creature hiding out in their neighborhood they become entangled in an epic journey that goes beyond their wildest imaginations.  This movie is a cross between the movies Goonies & E.T. from my youth tweeked and angled to connect with today's Millennial generation.  This PG rated motion picture was a perfect fit for those who have elementary school aged children and wanted to enjoy a family outing to the movie theater.

Missed it at the theaters or want to see it again?  Don't worry you can now enjoy it in the comfort of your own home as the DVD and Blu-ray are being released on October 21st, 2014 just in time for a Halloween treat for your family. To highlight the October 21st Blu-ray/DVD release of EARTH TO ECHO, our friends at FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT are providing one lucky A GEEK DADDY BLOG reader with a digital download/blu-ray/dvd movie prize pack.

 UPDATE:  Congratulations to David K. from Houston TX who won the Earth to Echo Prize Pack

To enter to win this prize pack:

ENTRY #1:  E-mail thegeekdaddy [at] yahoo [dot] com your name and mailing address with the subject line EARTH TO ECHO.

ENTRY # 2:  For a second entry follow A GEEK DADDY BLOG on GOOGLE+  and include the account name you using to follow on Google+ in the above noted email.  Your Google+ account info must be included in your ENTRY #1 e-mail  for your second entry to count.

All valid entries will be assigned a number and one random entry will be chosen to receive the Earth to Echo prize pack. You must be a US or Canadian resident to enter over the age of 18.  For a chance to win submit your entries before Sunday, October 19, 2014 @ 11:59pm EST.   A random winner will be selected on Monday, October 20, 2014. A Geek Daddy Blog will be responsible for selecting the winner of this contest, but Fox Home Entertainment is responsible for providing the prize and its delivery to the winner.  By participating in this contest you waive any liability towards A Geek Daddy Blog or its publisher that may arise from your involvement with this promotion.  Only one entrant per mailing address per A GEEK DADDY BLOG giveaway.  If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  P.O. Boxes are not allowed as mailing addresses for this contest.

 About Earth to Echo:

EARTH TO ECHO is a tale told through the eyes of Tuck, Munch and Alex, a trio of pals who make an out-of-this world discovery.  The best friends venture out of their neighborhood to find the true meaning of friendship.  After receiving signals on their phones, they meet Echo, a small but amazing energetic alien trying to make his way back to his home planet.  As they race to help their new friend, the boys will discover that little Echo has touched their hearts in unexpected ways and changed their lives forever.

To prepare you for this adventurous, exciting and heart warming film, the FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS - which A GEEK DADDY BLOG is proud to be a part of - have compiled a list of the best way to spend time with your friends outside and away from your cell phones!

1.  PICK UP GAMES: There is nothing like a sports pickup game with all your neighborhood friends.  Between sitting in class all day and coming home to do homework, a quick game, whether it is hockey, baseball, basketball, or soccer, will let you use up some of that energy you've been storing! This is also an awesome way to make new friends.

2. BIKE RIDES:  With your parents permission of course, take a cruise around the neighborhood with your friends!  Also, make sure you wear a helmet.  You can use your imagination and make fun adventures out of your journey!

3.  HIDE N SEEK:  A neighborhood game of HIDE N SEEK is the ultimate outside activity.  With permission from your parents, and of course, using the buddy system when it comes to hiding, Hide N Seek is sure to be an awesome time.

4.  BACKYARD CAMPOUT:  Ask your mom and dad to set up a backyard camp out for you and your friends! Start by setting up a tent and marking your territory with your sleeping bag! You can spend the night telling scary stories and eating S'mores!

5.  CHALK:  The most underrated outside activity has to be chalk!  It is so much fun to create fun pictures and even games with all your friends.  You can play hoscotch, or tic-tac-toe or use your imagination to draw wonderful pictures.

DISCLAIMER:  A Geek Daddy Blog did not receive any compensation beyond a review DVD for the blog and the prize that is being awarded to one of our readers for this contest as part of being a member of the FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS blogger program.  A Geek Daddy Blog is hosting this contest as a benefit to our readers. 

 #EchoInsiders

Gatorade & DC Comics Team Up to Bring NFL Gridiron Heroes to the Pages of Comic Books

 

Visit the Gatorade website between now and the kick-off of the NFL season and you can enjoy some FREE comic books featuring some of the brightest stars from the NFL. Working in partnership with DC Comics, Gatorade has produced a series of digital comics titled "League of Captains" that involve stories featuring JJ "MegaWatt" Watt, Cam "The Blender" Newton, Peyton "The Sheriff" Manning, Eli "Big Easy" Manning, and Robert "TrIIIple Impact" Griffin III. These digital comic books are part of Gatorade's larger "League of Captains" marketing campaign that also features specially labeled bottles hyping these players special flavors and a contest where you can win your own image on the cover of a comic book. Of course this is all meant to hype up consumers for the return of the football season while the NFL teams are in preseason training camp and get them to pick up some bottles of Gatorade - but hey its a fun campaign and its nice to see advertisers putting some creativity and imagination into their marketing efforts.

The digital comics feature stories about how in addition to physical talent it also takes experience, training, technology, practice and homework to be able to make the plays to win a big game   The comics include flash backs of moments in a players life that helped make them the "player" they are today and sports scenes of the players in the heat of NFL action.  While the stories might be somewhat cheesy the comics feature some great artwork and digital special effects.  These are some fun comic books that have some nice messages about teamwork and homework for kids, an interesting connection to the NFL, and aren't meant to be taken too seriously but rather just enjoyed for a moment by football fans.

When you go to the Gatorade website to view these "League of Captains" comic books there are also some other interactive things you can do while there.  You can create an image of  your own comic book likeness sports super hero...and not just for football but for a variety of sports.  Here I created A Geek Daddy football and futbol players.

There is also a contest you can enter online for a chance to have a comic book cover created in your own likeness. Submit a photo from a game, practice or workout showing how you "Win from Within".  Submissions will be judged and the BEST will be immortalized with a one-of-a-kind comic book cover depicting the winning photograph.  Photo entries are due by September 7, 2014.

Oh, and of course the campaign ties into Gatorade packaging that depicts the comic book images of each of the featured players:  Mega Watt, The Sheriff, TrIIIple Impact, Big Easy and The Blender.  You can pick up these "League of Captains" Gatorade bottles at your local grocery store between now and September 7th.

To check out the comics,  sports character illustrator and photo contest, visit: leagueofcaptains.gatorade.com