HALLOWEEN KILLS

On Thursday night I was invited by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to participate in a killer Twitter party to help promote the Digital release of HALLOWEEN KILLS and announce the that the film will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in January. HALLOWEEN KILLS is a sequel to 2018's HALLOWEEN and is the second in a three-film trilogy produced by the horror movie extraordinaires at Blumhouse Productions. 

Blumhouse's 2018 movie circumvents the prior sequels of the original 1978 slasher film to show a post-traumatic Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) preparing to face Michael Myers for a final showdown on Halloween night forty years after she survived his initial killing spree. HALLOWEEN KILLS begins just where the 2018 film concluded. It shows Laurie along with her daughter, Karen (Judy Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) fending off Myers. They are joined by townspeople who help to fend off the evil led by Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall) who is one of the children who was being babysat by Laurie during the original killing spree by Michael Myers. The final film in this trilogy HALLOWEEN ENDS is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters next fall.

It was fun during the party to interact with two of the actors from HALLOWEEN KILLS, Judy Greer and Anthony Michael Hall, to talk about the movie. You normally don't get the chance to chit chat with people from Hollywood that you see on television and in movies. So, I was geeked to interact with Anthony Michael Hall and Judy Greer!

For Generation X kids who grew up in the '70s & '80s, Michael Myers and Anthony Michael Hall are two nostalgic names. Halloween was a scary flick that kids were dying to see because parents didn't want them to and Anthony Michael Hall was the geeky face of teenage angst in the movies Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Weird Science. 

I remember one of my friends had a sleepover where he pulled out a VHS copy of Halloween that we were all excited to watch because we felt so grownup to see a horror movie when we were probably still way too young to see it. And what can I say about Anthony Michael Hall ... his characters made a lot of us feel comfortable that we weren't alone in being awkward and not part of the "popular" crowd when they came out in the 1980s.

Judy Greer is the same age as I am and grew up in a suburb of Detroit about ten miles down the road from my childhood home. Never met her before she left Detroit for Hollywood though. Do I come off like a slasher movie creeper to say I've had a crush on her since her stint on Two and a Half Men? My wife likes to tease me about that!

I enjoyed being a part of the Halloween Kills at Home Twitter Party:

Hey @MissJudyGreer do you have a favorite Anthony Michael Hall story from filming #HalloweenKills or during its press junket? #HalloweenKillsAtHome pic.twitter.com/TjVeoYwTyT

— A Geek Daddy (@GeekDad248) December 17, 2021

awwww thank you we all LOVE you @missjudygreer. Did you ever finish my sweater? 🤣
- AMH

— Universal All-Access (@UniAllAccess) December 17, 2021

YEAH!!!! #detroitwhatsup #halloweenkillsathome

— judy greer (@missjudygreer) December 17, 2021

For more information about HALLOWEEN KILLS head over to halloweenmovies.com. And if you aren't following me on Twitter look up @Geekdad248!

HALLOWEEN KILLS TWITTER PARTY

Join me on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 9pm ET for a Twitter Watch Party where cast and crew of HALLOWEEN KILLS will be live tweeting with us while viewing the movie. CLICK HERE to get the movie on Digital and join in the fun! Share comments about the film and chat with Producers Jason Blum and David Gordon Green, actor Anthony Michael Hall and actress Judy Greer using the hashtag #HalloweenKillsAtHome.

Make sure to follow @Geekdad248, @BDisgusting, @UniAllAccess, @HalloweenMovie, @Jason_Blum, and @MissJudyGreer on Twitter for this HALLOWEEN KILLS Twitter Party. David Gordon Green will be taking over the @Blumhouse account for this event while Anthony Michael Hall will be tweeting from @UniAllAccess. And of course a Geek Daddy will be adding commentary from @Geekdad248!

And the Halloween night when Michael Myers returned isn't over yet. Minutes after Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), her daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie's basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie's trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster. The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael's first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.

Hope to see you on Thursday night! Give me a shout out if you are on Twitter watching HALLOWEEN KILLS with us. This should be a killer Twitter party!

CROODS MOVIE WATCHING PARTY

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Our family loved THE CROODS and were thrilled when we found a sequel was being released by Dreamworks Animation. We weren't so thrilled about going to a theater while the COVID-19 pandemic was so widespread here in Michigan to see it. So while we really enjoy seeing films at movie theaters we decided to wait until THE CROODS: A NEW AGE would be released for home video.

The wait is over! THE CROODS 2 can now be viewed from the comfort of your own home with the movie now available to rent via Video On Demand. My kids are so excited to watch THE CROODS: A NEW AGE tonight!

Join us this evening for a Twitter Party where THE CROODS 2 filmmakers will live tweet and interact with fans while everyone watches the movie together via VOD. Rent the movie, press play at 7pm ET / 4 pm PT, and login to Twitter following @Geekdad248 and @Dreamworks + #TheCroodsWatchParty. Give me a shout out tonight if you are participating!

To add some more fun to your family movie night enjoy this THE CROODS activity pack:

The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans. 

The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate tree house, amazing inventions and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. 

 

Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.

Get the movie at WatchCroods.com and join us for a TWITTER PARTY tonight!

THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND

Look what arrived in the mail today! Thanks Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for sending me a copy of the film so I can participate in your THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND Twitter movie watching party on Monday, August 24 at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. Join in on Twitter by following the hashtag #kingofstatenislandathome for a group movie watching experience as Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow), Dave Sirus (@DaveSirus) and some special guests live-tweet while they and anyone else who wants to participate individually view the film from their homes. KING OF STATEN ISLAND is now available via digital purchases and rentals to view at home.

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THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND follows a young man who must get his life together after his mom starts dating a new man who, like his deceased father, is a firefighter. Starring Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel Powley, Maude Apatow, and Steve Buscemi, the movie is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama about Davidson growing up in Staten Island, including losing his father during 9/11 and entering the world of stand up comedy. Directed by Judd Apatow from a script written by Dave Sirus, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND is rated R for language and drug use throughout, sexual content, and violent bloody images.

Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter dad died when the boy was seven years old. Now he has reached his mid-20s and is chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister goes to college, Scott seems to be going nowhere living with an exhausted ER nurse mother while he spends his days smoking weed, hanging with his buddies and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey. That lifestyle becomes disrupted though when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter setting off a chain of events forcing Scott to grapple with his grief over a father killed in the 9/11 tragedy. Will changes in his life get him to take steps to move forward in life or will he continue aimlessly spinning his wheels with no path forward to becoming an adult?



A movie about love, loss and laughter this movie pays tribute to the New York Fire Department and the blue-collar families that live in the borough of Staten Island. Inspired by the true-life story of Saturday Night Live breakout performer Pete Davidson, shows that happy endings don't always involve princes and princesses and you don't have to live in a fairy tale for dreams to come true. Yet through the rough and emotional times in life anyone can become the King of their own destiny. In this case, the KING of Staten Island.

In addition to the feature presentation, the home entertainment release of THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND is full of bonus content that includes alternate endings to the theatrical version of the movie, deleted scenes, a gag real and a variety of featurettes. Featurettes included with the movie include a tribute to Scott Davidson (Pete's real life father who died trying to rescue survivors from the World Trade Center during the 9/11 terrorist attack), a look at who Pete Davidson is, and interviews with cast and crew about the making of THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND. The movie also includes a commentary option where people can listen to Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson discuss the film while it is being viewed.

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THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND can be purchased from Best Buy on DVD and Blu-ray beginning August 25, 2020. If you use a Geek Daddy affiliate link to purchase the movie, this dad blogger will receive a small commission from Best Buy at no additional expense to you. Your support is appreciated!

APOLLO 13 MOVIE WATCHING TWITTER PARTY

Houston … we have a Twitter Party! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ron Howard's APOLLO 13 and its recent release in 4K Ultra High Definition on digital and disc, I've partnered with Universal Home Entertainment to participate in a movie watching Twitter Party at 4pm ET / 1pm PT on Saturday May 24, 2020.

Hit play on your digital, 4K, Blu-ray, DVD or maybe even VCR tape of Apollo 13 exactly at 4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT on May 24th. As we watch the movie together, astronaut Scott Kelly will be live chatting about his own experiences in outer space using the hashtag #Apollo13AtHome. Scott has had an awe-inspiring career with NASA that has included piloting a space shuttle and spending a year on the International Space Station. Enjoy his insights about the movie from his own experiences in space travel.

Join in the #Apollo13AtHome Twitter Party by asking Scott Kelly questions and sharing your own thoughts and commentary about the movie during this virtual watch party as everyone is viewing the show in real time. If you are jumping on Twitter to watch the movie and live tweet with us, make sure to give @Geekdad248 a shout out. Hope to see you on Twitter for this movie watching party!

Can you believe Apollo 13 is twenty-five years old? It seems like just yesterday that I was in college going to see the movie with a bunch of my buddies at a theater near the campus. The engineers in our crew of friends were really geeked about this movie which I was pretty wowed by myself watching it on the big screen. Now I'm looking forward to having my kids watch the movie for the first time along with me during this Twitter party.



This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth.

If you don't have the movie on hand, it is available on digital from online services including Apple TV, Google Play, Movies Anywhere and Vudu. It is also available on 4K and Blu-ray from Best Buy. If you buy Apollo 11 from Best Buy using an affiliate link within this post ageekdaddy.com will receive a small commission at no additional expense to you. This dad blogger appreciates your support!

5...4...3...2..1...the countdown to this weekend's #Apollo13AtHome Twitter Party has begun. Looking forward to traveling to the moon and back with Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon and Bill Paxton while chatting with real life astronaut Scott Kelly. Remember to tee up Apollo 13 and be ready to blast off at the designated take off time.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK APOKOLIPS WAR WATCH PARTY

Rent or buy the newest DC Universe movie from Warner Bros Animation, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR, which is available now on Digital via Apple TV, Amazon Prime, FandangoNOW, Vudu and other online streaming services. Then join me (Geekdad248) in an epic live chat Twitter movie watching party on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT. I'll be joined by actors Matt Ryan (@mattryanreal) Jason O’Mara (@jason_omara) and Christopher Gorham (@ChrisGorham) who provided their vocal talents to bringing the characters in this animated movie to life along with the film's screenwriters Ernie Altbacker (@ejaltbacker) and Mairghread Scott (@MairghreadScott). Follow the hashtag #JLDarkApokolipsWar as we live tweet while virtually watching the movie together.

While this may be a cartoon it isn't for kids! Like many of the animated DC Universe films from Warner Bros, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR is rated R. The movie was rated this way by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong bloody violence throughout and some language. Don't be fooled by this movie featuring heroes like Super Man, this movie is definitely more for geek dads and moms than for elementary school aged comic book readers.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR is the culmination of a seven-year, 15-film animated journey that began with the release of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox in 2013. This movie is the animated equivalent of Marvel's live action Avengers: Endgame. JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR finds Earth decimated after intergalactic tyrant Darkseid has devastated the Justice League in a poorly executed war by the DC Super Heroes. Now the remaining bastions of good – the Justice League, Teen Titans, Suicide Squad and assorted others – must regroup, strategize and take the war to Darkseid in order to save the planet and its surviving inhabitants. This is truly the war to end all wars, and only the victor will live to enjoy the spoils.



The #JLDarkApokolipsWar Watch Party will commence at 1:00pm PT/4:00 pm ET on the dot. So get the Digital version of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR from your favorite online retailer, and then cue up the film to watch and simultaneously chat with actors and filmmakers as they live-tweet their thoughts, anecdotes and observances on Twitter. Fans are encouraged to tweet questions to the film's stars and producers as part of this interactive viewing experience. Also if you are joining in give @Geekdad248 a shout out to let us know you are there. Hope to see you on Twitter during what is sure to be a fun watch party!

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR is also coming to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on May 19, 2020. You can pick it up from Best Buy. Movies purchased from an affiliate link in this post will provide ageekdaddy.com with a small commission at no additional charge to you. This dad blogger appreciates your support!

OOZO TWITTER PARTY

It is slime time! Things are about to get oozy and slimy! A Geek Daddy is co-hosting another Toy Insider Twitter Party this week where we'll learn all about the oozing slime spheres called OOZ-O's from Horizon Group. We'll be giving away some of these new science kit sets that get kids learning about chemical reactions while having fun so make sure to join in the PARTY!

With OOZ-O’s, a new line of slimy science kits from Horizon Group, kids can make their own slime-filled orbs for a gooey day of play. A twist on the DIY slime-making trend, each OOZ-O’s kit makes 12 perfectly round 3-D slimy spheres, filled with more ooey, gooey slime inside. The colorful and glittery slime kit introduces kids to basic chemistry while expressing their creativity. Read the full review by my friends at the Toy Insider here.



Follow @Geekdad248, @TheToyInsider, and @HorizonGroupUSA, jump in on the conversation taking place between 11 am - Noon ET on Friday, September 7, 2018 using the hashtag #oozos, and completing the RSVP form. Must be over 18 years old and live within the United States to be eligible for prizes. Hope to see you there!

I LIKE SCHLEICH TWITTER PARTY

Join me on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 11am - Noon ET as A Geek Daddy co-hosts another fabulous Toy Insider Twitter Party. During the party, you’ll get to learn all about Schleich’s Horse Club line of toys and have a chance to win some of them throughout the hour. Make sure to RSVP here and answer the questions tweeted out by my friends at the Toy Insider using the party's #ILikeSchleich hashtag in your answers for a chance to win some of these fun Horse Club play sets. Must be a U.S. resident over 18 years old to be eligible for prizes.

My children have enjoyed playing with Schleich's figurines of animals, dinosaurs and mythical creatures since they were preschoolers and at nine years old now these are still some of their favorite toys. Knowing the countless hours my own kids have spent playing with Schleich toys, I can testify to how great these figurines are for inspiring imaginative play.  So I'm excited to participate in this #ILikeSchleich Twitter Party!

During the party we'll be giving away one of each of these Horse Club playsets: Horse Wash Area, Stall with Arabian Horses, Stall with Lusitano Mare, and Pickup Truck with Horse Box.  Plus one grand prize winner will win Mobile Vet Truck playset at the conclusion of the party.  So remember to RSVP before the start of the party and join in the conversation during it for a chance to win these great prizes.



Hope to see you there on Friday. If you join in the fun, give my twitter handle @Geekdad248 a shout out! Giddy up to the #ILikeSchleich Twitter Party and join me in horsing around for an hour!

BiOBUDDi TWITTER PARTY

Join me on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 11am - Noon ET as A Geek Daddy co-hosts another fabulous Toy Insider Twitter Party. This week's event is sponsored by SnapToys. We'll be chatting about SnapToy's new eco-friendly building blocks, #BiOBUDDi, and of course we'll be giving away some prizes throughout the hour. Make sure to RSVP here and answer the questions shouted out by my friends at the Toy Insider using the party's #BiOBUDDi hashtag in your answers for a chance to win some of these block play sets. Must be a U.S. resident over 18 years old to be eligible for prizes.

BiOBUDDi, from SnapToys, introduces the first 100 percent recyclable line of building blocks. A pioneer in sustainable and eco-friendly children’s building blocks, Biobuddi is committed to making a positive impact on the planet with its new line of educational building blocks. Products are manufactured in the Netherlands and made of bio-based materials derived from sugarcane. Blocks are compatible with all major building set brands. Designed for ages 18 months and up, the educational line has more than 13 products ranging from alphabet and numbers to shapes, animals, and more. All packaging materials are also 100 percent green and include fun stickers for customization and instructions with printed activities.



Four lucky winners will win an Animal, Shapes, Letters, or Educational blocks set. One grand prize winner will win a 60-block set AND a 27-piece block set of his or her choice!

Be sure to follow @Geekdad248 , @Snap_Toys and @thetoyinsider and tweet with #BiOBUDDi during the May 24th Twitter Party to learn about these toys and for a chance to win some for yourself! Plus read the Toy Insider's review of these great toys for a heads up on the information you'll need to know for the #BiOBUDDi trivia questions that need to be answer for a chance at the Twitter Party's prizes. RSVP now and I'll see you at the PARTY!!!

DYNACRAFT TWITTER PARTY

Join me for a #DynacraftBikeParty on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 11am - Noon ET! A Geek Daddy is co-hosting another great Twitter Party with my friends from The Toy Insider this time sponsored by Dynacraft. Bike riding is one of my favorite family activities and we'll be chatting about some of the new rides from Dynacraft that parents can get for their kids for great outdoor summer fun. Of course we'll be giving away some great prizes to those who RSVP and answer trivia questions about these Dynacraft bikes during the party:

Barbie Bike

Check out this sassy and stylish pink and purple 16-inch Barbie Bike. Featuring bright Barbie graphics this single speed bike comes with an adorable handlebar basket. Cute heart-shaped paw prints decorate the removable training wheels, and the hot pink sturdy chrome frame is sure to bring a smile to any girl’s face. For an extra surprise, Barbie’s Plush Puppy is included so your little one never has to ride without her favorite furry friend! Ages: 4-8 MSRP: $69

Hot Wheels Bike

Race to the finish line with the 16-inch Hot Wheels Bike with Rev Grip. This eye-catching bike will win first place in style with its vibrant blue frame with custom Hot Wheels graphics and bright orange, silver & black details. Provides a BMX frame built to last, all-terrain tires for racing through a variety of road conditions, plus rear coaster brakes provide safe stops. Riders will also love the Hot Wheels Rev Grip, that provides real motorbike sound effects! Ages: 4-8 MSRP: $69

Monster High Bike

In true Monster High fashion, this bike is frightastic! Little ghouls everywhere will haunt around with their ghoulfriends on this 18-inch bike that is full of flair! Black tires with a jolt of color add to the purple and silver frame. Your little ghoul will love the padded seat adorned with skullettes and hearts, plus spellbinding spoke decorations. With front and rear brakes and clear hand grips perfect for maneuvering, ghouls will ride in franken-style! Ages: 6-9 MSRP: $89

Ride with Me Barbie Bike

The 16-inch “Ride with Me” Barbie Bike is ready for a girl to use their imagination and create their own adventure. This bike features custom Barbie graphics, a deluxe removable handlebar bag and a “Ride with Me” Barbie minibike! The adjustable purple polka dot padded seat matches perfectly with the pink polka dot comfortable handlebar grips. The adjustable training wheels and rear coaster and front hand break give riders the control and confidence to master riding a bike! Ages: 4-8 MSRP: $69

Read the Toy Insider's full review of these four bikes here

Four lucky winners will receive one of the above bikes, and ONE super lucky grand prize winner a $100 Dynacraft gift card! Follow @Geekdad248, @TheToyInsider, and @DynacraftWheels; participate in the Twitter Party conversation plus answer trivia questions using the hashtag #DynacraftBikeParty and complete this RSVP form for a chance to win gift sets during this hour long event. Must be a United States resident to be eligible for prizes.

While you are waiting for the party to begin, head over to the Toy Insider website for my #TIParent tips on how to get your kids to toss aside their bike's training wheels: www.thetoyinsider.com/how-to-toss-aside-training-wheels-from-your-kids-bike/   Hope to see you at the Dynacraft Twitter Party! If you stop by give me a shout out!

INSECT LORE TWITTER PARTY

A Geek Daddy is co-hosting another great Toy Insider Twitter Party on Friday, April 6 from 11am-Noon ET.  Join in as we chat about Insect Lore's incredible gift sets that get kids ages 4 and up interested in nature, biology and other aspects of STEM learning.  Plus we'll be giving away gift sets that let kids get an up close look at ants, butterflies, lady bugs and praying mantises.

Follow @Geekdad248, @TheToyInsider, and @InsectLore; participate in the Twitter Party conversation plus answer trivia questions using the hashtag #InsectLore and complete this RSVP form for a chance to win gift sets during this hour long event.  Must be a United States resident to be eligible for prizes.

Insect Lore's let children learn about the lifecycles of insects and then give back to the environment by releasing butterflies, lady bugs and more into your neighborhood.  All of the insects available in these gift sets are great for making helping make backyard gardens healthy and none of them are considered invasive to local environments.  Read about the different Insect Lore gift sets we'll be giving away during the #InsectLore Twitter Party over at the Toy Insider's website.  Which one would be your family's favorite? ants? butterflies? lady bugs? praying mantises?

Hope you will join us in bugging out during this Spring Break week! Give me a shout out if you are partying with us! Plus don't forget to fill out the RSVP form for a chance to win some of these great prizes.

ZURU Smashers Twitter Party

Tying in to all the basketball madness going on this weekend, A Geek Daddy is co-hosting the Friday, March 16th Toy Insider Twitter Party sponsored by ZURU Smashers.  What a fitting theme for this week's party because the toy we'll be showing off has kids break open a ball to discover an athletic themed mini-figure. Plus we'll be giving away some Smashers basketball tins!  My son and daughter have been having a smashing good time playing with these toys from ZURU.



Join in on the Smashers Madness by following A Geek Daddy's Twitter account @Geekdad248 along with @TheToyInsider and @ZURUToys while using the #SmashersMadness hashtag to reply to questions and join in the conversation.  It will be a fun hour from 11am - Noon E.T. filled with trivia, giveaways and witty banter.  You need to complete the Toy Insider RSVP form to be considered for prizes and eligible to win so head over to their website and get that done now! Open to U.S. residents only.

Four lucky winners will each win a Smashers 8-pack along with a collectible basketball tin which can hold up to 50 Smashers!  Plus one lucky Grand Prize winner will receive an 8-pack of collectible Smashers mini-figures, a collectible basketball tin, smash bus playset, PLUS an entire piñata full of Smasher fun!

Smash the ball and collect them all! ZURU Smashers add a new element to the blind bag collectible toy category with its smash the ball aspect to discover what is inside.  There is one out of 100 possible wacky sports characters to find when you smash open these little red balls.  Some are harder to find than others as there are special editions and exclusive Super Rares to look for while collecting Smashers.  Kids can keep track of all the toys that are available to find by looking at the free collectors guide included inside every Smashers pack or by downloading the Smashers app.  Check out this Toy Insider review for more info about Smashers.



Hope to see you at the party! Give @Geekdad248 a shout out if you join in the fun!

MorfBoard Twitter Party

Woot!!! Woot!!! Remember the hashtag #MorfBoard and slide over to Twitter at 11 am E.T. on Friday, March 9, 2018 for a party sponsored by Jakks Pacific showcasing an innovative skate, scoot, bounce and balance system that is sure to thrill kids ages 8 and up with an entirely new play experience.  The Toy Insider #MorfBoard Twitter Party will highlight all the fun aspects of this skateboard / scooter combo designed to make it comfortable to get into riding as well as easy to learn stunts and tricks.  Plus there will be five great MorfBoard prize giveaways throughout the hour long Twitter party.

As part of The Toy Insider's Parents Panel, A Geek Daddy is co-hosting this PARTY so make sure to follow our blog's Twitter account ( @Geekdad248 ) along with @TheToyInsider and @JakksToys while using the hashtag #MorfBoard to reply to questions and join in the conversation during the hour for a chance to win prizes. You also need to complete The Toy Insider RSVP form to be considered for prizes and eligible to win.  Get that filled out and submitted before or during the #MorfBoard Twitter Party for a chance to win.



Jakks Pacific's MorfBoard Skate/Scoot Combination is a ride-on recommended for kids ages 8 & up that uses Lock & Release Technology so kids can transform their ride from a skateboard to a scooter in seconds.  With additional Xtensions available for purchase (sold separately), there's always a new way to play.  For more details about MorfBoard, check out The Toy Insider's product review.

Four lucky winners will receive a MorfBoard Skate/Scoot Combination and one grand prize winner will get the entire set -- a Morfboard Skate/Scoot Combination AND Balance and Bounce Xtensions. Must RSVP and participate during the #MorfBoard Twitter Party for a chance to win.  Prizes limited to United States residents only.

Hope to see you at the party! Give @Geekdad248 a shout out if you join in the fun!

SKYROCKET TWITTER PARTY

A GEEK DADDY will be co-hosting another great The Toy Insider Twitter Party on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 11am - Noon EST sponsored by Skyrocket. Join us for a fun hour of witty banter and awesome prize giveaways as we chat about the brand new Sky Viper V2450 GPS drone, which was named one of The Toy Insider’s Top Tech 12 toys of 2017!

With professional-grade ArduPilot firmware, the Sky Viper v2450 GPS Streaming Video Drone outperforms every drone in its class. Built-in GPS provides an autonomous flight experience similar to that of much pricier hobby-grade drones. Using a network of satellites to trilaterate its position in relation to waypoints, the GPS Streaming Video Drone can maintain its coordinates in a hover without drifting away in the wind. Positional awareness also enables Return to Home, a feature in which the drone flies back to its launch point with the touch of a button. Advanced enough to satisfy discerning enthusiasts, this drone is also lightweight, durable, and safe enough for beginning pilots ages 12 and up. Click here to read The Toy Insider's full review!

Four lucky winners will win the Sky Viper V2450 GPS Video Streaming Drone, and one grand prize winner will win a family of drones, including the GPS drone, the v2450 HD FPV, and the S1750 Stunt Drone. 

For a chance to win you need to RSVP in advance of the party, follow @TheToyInsider, @Geekdad248 and @SkyViperDrones, plus participate in the Twitter Party conversation including the hashtag #SkyViperDrones in your comments. Must be a US resident to be eligible to win prizes.

RECOIL TWITTER PARTY

Join us on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 11 am - Noon EST as A GEEK DADDY co-hosts the #RecoilWORLD Twitter Party with The Toy Insider.  RSVP to participate in a fun chat filled with interesting banter and trivia and be eligible for some great giveaways.  During the party we'll be discussing a new adrenaline pumping game from Skyrocket Toys called RECOIL.



RECOIL is a location-based game powered by GPS with real-time player tracking for up to 16 participants.  It's augmented reality capabilities transform any location into a digitally-enhanced battlefield.  RECOIL also features real-time voice chat between players and live stats through the mobile app that powers the game.  CLICK HERE to read The Toy Insider's review of Skyrocket Toys' RECOIL.

Four lucky winners selected during the Twitter party will win a RECOIL Multiplayer Starter Set, and one grand prize winner will win a RECOIL Multiplayer Starter Set AND a RECOIL SR-12 Rogue!  To be eligible to win RSVP in advance of the party.  Also follow @RecoilWorld, @thetoyinsider and @Geekdad248 while engaging in the party's conversation using #RecoilWORLD in your tweets.  Hope to see you there! It will be a blast!

National Superhero Day Twitter Party

Join me and my buddies from the PJ MASKS crew  for a National Superhero Day Twitter Party on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 11 am - Noon EST.  I'll be co-hosting this fun online event sponsored by PJ Masks and eOne with The Toy Insider.  It promises to be a super-powered hour full of fun, trivia and giveaways.  For a chance to win a prize follow @TheToyInsider, @PJMasksUS & @Geekdad248 plus RSVP that you'll be attending in advance of the party.  Winners will be randomly selected throughout the hour and must be on the RSVP list and actively participating in the Twitter Party using the hashtag #NationalSuperheroDay to be eligible for a prize.  Prizes are available to U.S. residents only.

The Disney Junior animated television series PJ Masks follows three 6-year-olds, Connor, Amaya, and Greg, who are relatively normal kids by day. When darkness sets though they become Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko, and fight crime as the superhero team PJ Masks throughout the night.  These pint-sized heroes won't let anything stand in there way when it comes to saving the day!

Four lucky winners will win a PJ Masks Character Mask and a PJ Masks Dress Up Set during the #NationalSuperheroDay Twitter Party.   The PJ Masks Dress Up Sets feature highly detailed full-body costumes that look just like the hero outfits Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko wear in the show! The costumes comes in sizes 4-6X. Add a plastic PJ Masks Character Masks to the mix and let the imaginary superhero adventures commence.

One lucky grand prize winner will also win a PJ Masks Headquarters Playset and a full assortment of the 2-pack action figures.  The action-packed PJ Masks Headquarters Playset stands more than 2 feet tall and has three character-themed levels filled with engaging kid-powered features. The light and sound PJ Picture Player kets kids choose their mission, and then recreate the action with the high flying zip line, working elevator, surprise trap, hanging cat rings, and pop-out hatch. The excitement continues as kids launch the included Catboy figure and Cat-Car down the winding ramp and sing along to the theme song.  Click here to read The Toy Insiders review of this playset.

Of course you'll want some PJ Masks figures for kids to play with as well with this playset.  Kids can recreate their favorite scenes from the show with the articulated 3-inch PJ Masks Duet Figure sets, each featuring two 3-inch figures. The two-packs feature Catboy with mad scientist Romeo, Gekko and nighttime foe Night Ninja, and Owlette with midnight marauder Luna Girl.

 RSVP now and don't miss out on the fun on April 21 between 11 am and Noon EST. @TheToyInsider will be asking trivia questions, moderating the conversation and announcing winners throughout the hour as my fellow co-hosts @doughmesstic, @jenngaffney,  @suburbanwifedp, & @lovepeacemommy and myself provide some friendly banter.  We'll be having a SUPER time!

Disclaimer:  A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated for promoting and participating in the #NationalSuperheroDay Twitter Party

JOIN IN A ROGUE ONE TWITTER PARTY DUEL ON 3/26

The answer to a question that has been on Star Wars fans minds since the original movie debuted in 1977 was answered last year.  How did Princess Leia get her hands on the Death Star plans that Darth Vader was chasing after in the opening sequence of that movie?  Last December, Disney released its first Star Wars standalone film, ROGUE ONE, which tells the epic story of a group of unlikely heroes who band together on a mission to steal the plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction -- the Death Star. This brand new adventure expands the Star Wars universe in its own unique way yet its plot also nicely wraps into the previous movies enhancing the franchise's overall story.

 I really enjoyed ROGUE ONE when I saw it at the theater (ranking it as one of my top three favorite films in the Star Wars franchise) and have been waiting in anticipation to add it to my home video collection.  Well the wait is finally over!  ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is available TODAY (3/24/17) on Digital HD and will be available to get on Blu-ray or DVD beginning April 4th.

Disney Movies Anywhere and Roku set-up my family to enjoy a fun movie night this weekend by providing us with a free ROGUE ONE Digital HD code and some Star Wars goodies. We'll be watching ROGUE ONE on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT simultaneously along with other social media influencers' and their families from across the country live tweeting as everyone is watching the movie at the same time. I've been designated part of #TeamEmpire and will be engaging in a Twitter Duel against #TeamRebel as we banter about whose side is superior.  We'll also be giving away some great prizes to people who RSVP for this #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party and actively participate in the conversation.

There are 10 prizes in total including the following:

• 1 Director Orson Krennic Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko
• 1 Sergeant Jyn Erso Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
• 1 Captain Cassian Andor Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
• 1 K-2SO Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
• 1 Imperial Death Trooper Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
• 1 Imperial Stormtrooper Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
• 1 R2-Q5 Mini Metal Action Figure by Takara Tomy
• 1 C2-B5 Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• 1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Journal
• 1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rebel Dossier Book

Winners will be randomly chosen from the RSVP list throughout the Twitter Party and must be actively tweeting using the #RogueOneDigital hashtag when selected to be eligible to win.  I'd appreciate you also using #TeamEmpire while tweeting to help my team win this Star Wars Twitter Duel but #RogueOneDigital is the only one you actually need to use to be eligible to win a prize during the party.

Give in to the power of the Dark Side! Follow @Geekdad248 along with my other #TEAMEMPIRE Twitter Party panelists on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 7pm ET (4 pm PT) until the movie ends.  The #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party will be full of movie commentary, Star Wars trivia and prizes.  Purchase the Digital HD edition of ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story from Disney Movies Anywhere and watch it along with us as we chat on Twitter.  RSVP to join in the #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party -- it will be a blast!

The Digital HD version in addition to the feature presentation also contains never-before- seen “Rogue One” bonus material that will take fans behind the scenes with the movie’s diverse, dynamic cast and inspired team of filmmakers. An intimate collection of stories reveals how the film came to life, as well as hidden Easter Eggs and film facts that audiences may have missed in the theater.

Bonus features include*:

• A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
• Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
• Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
• K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
• Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
• Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
• The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
• Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
• The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well as one of her most memorable foes – back to the screen.
• Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
• Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.

* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.

HEXBUG BattleBots Twitter Party

Join me as I co-host The Toy Insider's #BattleWithHEXBUG Twitter Party on Friday, March 10 from 11 am - 12 pm ET.  We're going to be having a fun hour chatting about the cool BattleBot toys from HEXBUG based upon the popular robot gladiator TV show.  Check out The Toy Insider's review of these fun toys here.

Of course we'll be giving out some great prizes too!  During the #BattleWithHEXBUG Twitter Party we'll be giving away four HEXBUG BattleBots Rival Packs to randomly selected eligible participants.  The HEXBUG BattleBots Rivals Pack features remote control miniature versions of two of the television show's most liked contestants, Tombstone and Witch Doctor. Both battling robots feature magnetized and snap-together pieces that fly off on impact to provide a full BattleBot experience, just like on the ABC TV series. Each of the toys have their own simple remote controls with an Activate Weaponry button, which activates either Tombstone’s spinning blades or Witch Doctor’s sabotaging scoop and spinning vertical disc.

One lucky participant will also be selected as a Grand Prize winner receiving the Hexbug BattleBots Arena.  So we'll be giving away 5 prizes in all throughout the hour!  With the Hexbug BattleBots Arena, kids can watch their bots battle in the 20- by 20-inch arena. It features a fold-out game board, two push-activated hammers, R/C versions of Tombstone and Witch Doctor, and protective glass surroundings.

To be eligible to win one of these great prizes you need to RSVP in advance of the party, follow the Twitter accounts of @TheToyInsider, @Hexbug & @Geekdad248 and participate in the conversation throughout the party using the hashtag #BattleWithHEXBUG.  RSVP here in advance of the party.

Hope to tweet with you all on March 10!

Disguise Twitter Party -- Friday, October 14, 2016

Join A Geek Daddy and some of my friends from The Toy Insider for a fun Halloween themed Twitter Party sponsored by Disguise, the world's leading costume design & manufacturing company, on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 11 am - Noon EST.  Answer the questions shouted out by @TheToyInsider including the hashtag #DisguiseLEGO in your replies for a chance to win brand new costumes from Disguise's new Halloween lineup of children's LEGO costumes. You must RSVP in advance of the event to be eligible for prizes!

LEGO Ninjago
With fan-favorite characters Kai, Lloyd, Jay, and Nya to choose from, kids can instantly transform into a master of Spinjitzu by wearing one of Disguise’s awesome Ninjago costumes! True to LEGO aesthetic, Deluxe costume tunics are created to mimic the LEGO minifigure styling; while the Prestige costumes also include minifigure pants that feature the character’s block feet. Both costumes feature a long-sleeved tunic with detailed Ninjago print on the front and back with a metallic print emblem along with a mask and pair of LEGO hands. Available Sizes: Child 4-6, 7-8, and 10-12.

LEGO Nexo Knights
Kids can step into the magical kingdom of Knighton and become a Nexo Knights character in one of the heroic costumes as Clay, Aaron, or Lance. True to LEGO design, the Deluxe costume tunics are created to resemble the LEGO minifigure, while the Prestige costumes also include minifigure pants that resemble blocked feet. Both costumes includes a long-sleeved tunic with padded shoulder armor detail and Nexo Knights print on the front and back along with a mask and pair of LEGO hands. Available Sizes: Child 4-6, 7-8, and 10-12.

Five lucky winners* will be able to choose either a LEGO Nexo Knights or a LEGO Ninjago Deluxe costume plus one lucky grand prize winner will win one of both costumes! To be eligible to win you must RSVP in advance of the party, follow @TheToyInsider, @DisguiseInc & @Geekdad248 plus converse throughout the event using #DisguiseLEGO in your tweets to communicate with the party hosts and other participants.  This contest is open to US residents only.  Vulgar language or rude behavior towards the sponsoring brand, event hosts, or any other participant involved with the Twitter Party will result in an individual being disqualified from prize consideration. Winners will be randomly selected from all Twitter Party participants who have complied with the rules above. A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated for participating in the #DisguiseLEGO Twitter Party.

*Winners will be able to choose which size they’d like their prize to come in.