It's Tracker & Zoomer Marshall to the PAW Patrol Holiday Rescue!

   

PAW Patrol is on another roll with their latest toys this holiday season! Zoomer Marshall, The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset and their PAW Patrol Paw Terrain Vehicle are sure to be PAW-riffic gits this Christmas!

PAW Patrol began with Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rocky & Rubble, and eventually branched out to include a few other pups. Their crew has now expanded even further to include Tracker, the jungle loving jeep-driver. Spin Master has ensured that kids can re-create their favorite more recent PAW Patrol scenes, thanks to the PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue expansion.  

First up, is the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle. If you're going to venture into the jungle, you'll need a decent set of wheels that can handle the rough topography. Join Ryder, and parrot Mateo as they drive through wasteland to rescue a baby panther. Whether on this particular mission, or others, you can use the crane to lift and move the animal carrier, which is included, to safety. Similar to the PAW Patroller Vehicle, you can also depress the PAW badge to emit real lights and sounds as you return to your command centre. Like most other PAW Patrol toys, the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle is geared for those 3+, and comes with the terrain vehicle, a tent, a gas tank, Ryder, Mateo, the baby panther and its carrier.  Whether played with as a simple vehicle, to rescue baby panther as designed, or to play out a scene of your own, it's a cool addition to the pre-existing PAW Patrol line-up. It's sturdy enough for those 3 years and up, and what kid doesn't like playing with a crane? I have an 8yr old and a 3yr old and they both enjoy this vehicle. It requires three LR44 batteries, which are included, and retails for about $39.99USD/$59.99CAN. 

The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset continues with the Jungle Rescue theme. It comes with Tracker, his Jeep, and Mandy the Monkey. Other accessories included with the set are a radar dish, and a search light.  During the rescue mission, you can move the characters up and down the real working elevator, and up and down the vines. You can drive vehicles through the temple, and it has a top secret trap door. It can also be converted from the temple, into a command centre! This is perfect for increasing versatility of the toy, especially as they age and become more creative. You can press the banana to incorporate real jungle sounds into play time, and can also ignite the statue's glowing eyes. Like the PAW Patrol Terrain Vehicle, this playset is also geared for 3+, and also comes with the required LR44 batteries. The PAW Patrol Monkey Temple Playset retails for approximately $49.99USD/$69.99CAN.

Christmas would not be complete without interactive toys. Enter Zoomer Marshal! Similar to the other aforementioned toys, this interactive pup is geared for 3 years and up. Zoomer Marshall will have you believing that he has come to life right out of your television screen. With a simple press of the head, you can get him to say over 150 phrases taken from the television series. You can even tickle him! He will also actually follow you around when you wave your hand in front of him too! This is particularly great for younger kids like my 3 year old, who doesn't always initially understand technological steps in utilizing a toy to its fullest.  Zoomer Marshall comes loaded with dozens of missions and is chalk full of cool maneuvers that'll make your child's heart skip a beat. From talking and following you around, he can spin and move to the Pup Pup Boogie! He even has water cannons to help you come to the ruff ruff rescue. Zoomer Marshall requires 4 AA batteries which are not included, and retails in the U.S. for about $69.99, and in Canada for $89.99. 

All of these items are available at a variety of toy retailers and big box stores. As with other PAW Patrol toys we've reviewed in the past, these are sturdy, interactive and really great at fueling children's creativity. While my 8 year old wouldn't admit it to his friends, he enjoys playing with each one of these toys, just as much as my 3 year old does! But do not tell his friends! :) 

The only thing I would change is to include batteries with Zoomer Marshall. Not having them come with the package automatically, could make for some disappointment on Christmas morning if you don't have correct batteries on hand. 

Spin Master, makers of these and other PAW Patrol toys, offers a wide variety of PAW Patrol products. If these items don't fit your budget, you are sure to find a number of items that do. For those that wish to expand their Jungle Rescue crew, other PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue characters can be purchased separately. 

To read my take on some other PAW Patrol toys, please visit the following links:

PAW Patrol Air Patroller

PAW Patrol Paw Patroller

PAW Patrol Mission Chase

PAW Patrol Lookout Playset

Now... this pup's gotta fly! 

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PAW Patrol Pups Rescue Kids' Bath Time! The Latest in Bath Decor & Essentials are Now Available!

   

American children are going to be ecstatic once they discover that PAW Patrol bath items have arrived in store at Walmart and online at Walmart.com! So far there is no release date for when these items may start appearing on Canadian shelves. But for the moment, these rescue pups' paws will be upholding the law in America when it comes to cute and functional bath decor and & essentials like wash cloths and towels! 

We recently got a number of these bath items for review. We were about to put them to use, when we decided to give the bathroom a fresh coat of paint first, and give these items a proper inauguration. We purposely chose a paint colour that would tie in the existing fixtures with the PAW Patrol decor, and it looks great! The kids are thrilled, and have also been more motivated to keep their bathroom clean and organized. 

When it comes to PAW Patrol bath decor and bath linens, Walmart pretty much has everything covered. Whether you prefer basics like the PAW Patrol Fabric Shower Curtain and various towels, or functional decor like the PAW Patrol Toothbrush Holder, they've got all sorts of stuff in between. You'll find PAW Patrol Hooded Towel Wraps, a Foam Bath Rug, a Waste Basket, Shower Curtain Hooks, Wash Cloths, Hand Towels, and a Tub Mat. You'll also find other items such as the 2-Piece Towel Set, as well as, seasonal items like regular Beach Towels & Hooded Beach Towels. There are even more items available at Walmart.com. 

All in all, I found these bright and colourful items to be great quality for the price. The towels and wash cloths are soft and pretty thick. I would venture a guess that they'd easily last a few years with proper laundering. The Shower Curtain & Hooks are not only adorable but functional. The Toothbrush Holder has 3 wide slots in it, making it suitable for most toothbrush sizes. The Liquid Soap Dispenser is a great addition to not only decor, but in encouraging hand washing amongst little ones in particular. The floor mat is well padded, and the tub mat is narrower and longer than most tub mats, perfect for when you're bathing 2 kids at once. No more butt cheeks slip sliding around!  

If you are on a budget and are interested in only a couple of items instead of the whole line, I would suggest the 2-Piece Towel Set, which includes both a decent sized bath towel, as well as, a Chase wash cloth. Those sets retail for approximately $9.88USD. In my opinion, the Hooded Towel Wraps, retailing for about $12.88, are adorable, but are best suited for kids 3yrs and under. They could be too short if you've got a taller kid aged 3 or above. The full sized towel included in the 2-Piece Towel Set would be a better bargain, getting more use out of it long term. 

Other pricing is as follows, and may vary from location to location: 

Fabric Shower Curtain $19.98USD

Shower Curtain Hooks $8.88USD

Bath Towel $8.88USD

Hand Towel $7.88USD

6-Piece Wash Cloth Set $8.88USD

Bath Rug $14.88USD

Tub Mat $9.88USD

Waste Basket $9.99USD

Toothbrush Holder $9.88USD

Soap/Lotion Pump $9.99USD

Initially, you may find a limited supply of these items at your local Walmart, as they are just starting to roll out into certain locations. The entire line is available now though, at Walmart.com.

If your kids were hoping for PAW Patrol bath items, but you live in Canada, you could consider getting them PAW Patrol bedding instead. Both Boys' & Girls' PAW Patrol bedding is available in Canada, as well as, the U.S., and should satisfy their desires until the bath items are released in Canada. I'm just hoping that they will eventually release a more feminine version of these bath products down the road, like they did by adding traditional Girls' bedding. After all, Skye & Everest need a bath too! :) 

This should go without saying, but never, ever, leave children unattended in or near water. These products are not toys, and are for use under the supervision of a responsible adult only.

 ***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****

Girls' PAW Patrol Bedding Has Arrived and is as PAW-Rriffic as the Boys'!

   

My followers know that those in our household are avid PAW Patrol fans. Ok, well really it's the kids. But if they love it, at some point we have to embrace it too.

We were thrilled to hear that girls' PAW Patrol bedding is now available in the U.S. & Canada, and that more will be released later this fall. Many a Skye & Everest fan would enjoy traditionally feminine bedding, and it's nice to see that it's been added to the line. If I were younger, I'd want it for myself! 

You can now find girls' PAW Patrol Twin Sheets, a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter and a Plush Throw Blanket at Walmart, both in store and online. The sheets are cute as a button! The fitted sheet has a whole bunch of different pink and purple PAW Patrol decals. The flat sheet is lined with pink and purple stripes which feature PAW Patrol lingo. For kids with a double bed, the girls' version of the Full Sheet Set and Blanket is expected to be released this October. In the meantime though, the Twin/Full Reversible Comforter would a great first addition. The Twin/Full Comforter would be many a girl's dream with its polka dots, flowers and pink and purple colours. Not to mention that Sky & Everest are the main power pups prominently displayed. Girl power! The Plush Throw is soft, fluffy, and oh so cozy. We have the boys' version of all these, and my both my boys love it.

Speaking of the boys' version, it's just as PAW-riffic!  My youngest nearly flipped his lid when he saw the bedding for his room. The boys' sheet sets already come in both Twin and Full sets. In addition, they have a Twin/Full Reversible Comforter, a full sized Puppy Rescue Plush Blanket, and as previously mentioned, the Plush Throw. 

The Twin Sheet Sets retails for approximately $19.88USD/$29.94CAN, and the Full Sheet Sets for $29.98USD/$39.94CAN. The Twin/Full Reversible Comforter is about $29.88USD/$49.94CAN. For the full sized Plush Blanket, you're looking at $22.88USD/$39.94, and for the Plush Throw, $14.88USD/$24.94CAN. 

While I do think that children's licensed bedding in general is getting to be a bit expensive, the pricing of these items are competitive. Bedding should be a bit of an investment, given that one typically spends 8-10 hours a night in bed. You'd want it to go the long haul. When you factor in that PAW Patrol is a newer cartoon, as well as, the bright, bold patterns, it's practically a given that these will stay trendy for, at the very least, a few years to come. 

There are even more PAW Patrol items in select stores, and widely available at Walmart.com & Walmart.ca, such as the Mink Sherpa Throw and Cozy Hat & Throw Wrap Set.

In the U.S. specifically, they've also just launched a whole PAW Patrol bath decor & essentials line. They've got some great stuff in that line as well. No word yet on when the bath items will be available on Canadian shelves.

If your kids are fans of the PAW Patrol crew, then they'll love snuggling with them - all night long!

***** These views are mine, and mine alone. As with anything, you are responsible for assessing whether this item and/or activity is safe and suitable for your specific needs. InfoMommy does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility and/or liability for any actions taken as a result of this blog post. *****