The Toy Guyz Review Wii Fit!

So why are the Toy Guyz reviewing an electronic toy/game/entertainment product when they don't even carry it at their own store? Simply...they don't want anyone to miss out on this great product.

"Welcome to the Future."
This tag line is something I keep on thinking about when I step up on the amazing Wii Balance Board and get ready for a Wii Fit workout. It's truly amazing what Nintendo created with Wii Fit.

I am a newbie when it comes to the Wii Entertainment System since I have had main unit less than a year. I was impressed from the beginning with the plain and simple fact that the games get you to move your body. The Wii Fit really gets you to move that body even more and the activities cover so much ground it's entertaining along with being almost addictive. The activities are broken down into 4 categories.

• Strength Training: Put your strength to the test with muscle-toning exercises like Single Leg Extension, Sideways Leg Lift, Arm and Leg Lift, Single-Arm Stand, Torso Twists, Rowing Squat, Single Leg Twist, Lunge, Push-Up and Side Plank, Jackknife, Plank and Tricep Extension. Challenges include Push-Up Challenge, Plank Challenge and Jackknife Challenge.
• Aerobics: Get your heart pumping with fun, interactive Aerobic exercises like Hula Hoop, Basic Step, Basic Run, Super Hula Hoop, Advanced Step, 2-P Run, Rhythm Boxing, Free Step and Free Run.
• Yoga: Work on your balance and flexibility with Yoga poses and activities like Deep Breathing, Half-Moon, Dance, Cobra, Bridge, Spinal Twist, Shoulder Stand, Warrior, Tree, Sun Salutation, Standing Knee, Palm Tree, Chair, Triangle and Downward-Facing Dog.
• Balance Games: Get into the action with fun, balanced-based games like Soccer Heading, Ski Slalom, Ski Jump, Table Tilt, Tightrope Walk, Balance Bubble, Penguin Slide, Snowboard Slalom and Lotus Focus.

There is more to it than just that. Before you jump into doing exercises and activities, you’ll start by creating a profile. This is done by choosing your own Mii (to represent your Wii alter ego), you will enter your height and age information, and then do a few quick tests that will serve as a baseline for your new Wii fitness regimen. Yes, that's the scary part but ended up being very motivational for myself. You can check your daily progress, set goals, check your Wii Fit Age, and even enter exercise time you've done outside of Wii Fit. The Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the use of your BMI reading, testing your center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests. My Wii Fit Age was several years older than my real age so the "reality check" of it all really hit a nerve. Like I said, it's motivational.

In the end my love and excitement for the Wii Fit has only grown in less than a week. I have been working out with the Wii Fit everyday. Marc, the other Toy Guy, has also been enjoying the benefits of having the Wii Fit. It seem to be getting competitive around here.

With all that being said, the Wii Fit is definitely "Toy Guyz Approved". It's great for kids and grown-ups. If it got us moving, it's nothing short of a miracle. If you have not gotten one yet, treat yourself!

--Rhett

Pure Imagination and Baby Toys Are a Great Combination!

The Toy Guyz at Pure Imagination have picked out some really great Baby Toys this season. The Mary Meyer Taggies collection, Melissa & Doug First Play toys and some great selections from International Playthings are the Toy Guyz top picks this year. Check out the wondeful things they have found in their Baby & Toddler Toys section of their website. New Baby Toys are coming in daily!

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Collection Now At Pure Imagination!

The Toy Guyz are very excited about the brand new Sunny Patch products by Melissa & Doug. All kinds of fun stuff just in time for Spring! There are kids sun hats, flip flops, sunglasses and buckets, rain coats, rain boots, umbrellas, kickballs, garden totes, flip flops, butterfly hopscotch and much more!

These items are not on the website yet so come by Pure Imagination and see them in person. Super cute fun stuff by one of our favorite companies and just in time for Easter!

Puss In Boots (Little Golden Book) Is Now At Pure Imagination!

Okay, as you all know we love Little Golden Books! Well, the Random House Publishing company just released an "oldie but goody" to the public and we are really excited. The story goes that Puss in Boots is a clever cat who won't settle for having a poor master. He dupes a giant out of his grand castle, claims the surrounding land as his master's land and plays match maker with the king's daughter. Did I say that Puss was clever?

Puss in Boots (Little Golden Book) is written by Kathryn Jackson who wrote hundreds of stories for Golden Books, many of which were co-authored with her husband, Byron, including The Saggy Baggy Elephant; Pirates, Ships, and Sailors; and Tawny Scrawny Lion.

J. P. Miller illustrated Puss in Boots (Little Golden Book) along with the bestselling Little Golden Book The Little Red Hen.

We are so happy to have this classic Little Golden Book avaiable at Pure Imagination and we hope that new generations will come to love Puss In Boots as much as we do. This is a Toy Guyz favorite!