Pokemon Journey Together Newest Expansion of Scarlet & Violet

The highly anticipated Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Journey Together will be available in stores March 28, 2025. 

Journey Together revisits the trainers and their beloved Pokémon that aligns their characters in the Pokémon TCG lore. Trainers are nothing without their Pokémon, which is why this expansion is very special. The bond of a trainer and their Pokémon are celebrated in this 180+ card set. 

You can get the new Build & Battle deck early at select game and hobby shops on March 15; find the nearest store here. 

Push Pop Gummy Pop-its Game Takeover in NYC to Celebrate National Board Game Day!

New Yorkers, something fun is happening on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The event is free, which makes it even sweeter!

On April 13th, days after National Board Game day, your favorite candy brand PUSH POP is taking over 5 popular board game cafes in New York City for a FREE event!

 

You're invited to all Hex and Co and Sip n Play locations where there will be samples of the brand new Push Pop Gummy Pop-its candies. While noshing on these sweet treats from your nostalgic past, you can play the new hilarious card game, Gummies Got Game. Gummies Got Game corresponds with each Push Pop Gumy Pop-it color. 

 

What is Push Pop Gummy Pop-its? 

With Push Pop Gummy Pop-its, enjoy the interactive package by pulling up the clear inner tube to reveal all of the eye-catching gummy candies and then pushing it back down to dispense a single tasty gummy. Pop-its package comes with four fan-favorite flavors: Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, Berry Blast, and Watermelon.

 

Here are the locations to venture to this weekend! 

Locations Listings and Times: 

Hex & Co. West, 2911 Broadway, NYC 10025: 10am-1pm ET 

Hex & Co. East, 1462 1st Ave, NYC 10075: 10am-1pm ET

Hex & Co. Union Square, 801 Broadway, NYC 10003: 10am-1pm ET

Sip & Play, 471 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215: 2pm-6pm ET

Have fun!

 

Super Mario Bros. 2 Movie Officially Announced by Nintendo for MAR10 Day!

Super Mario Bros 2 was announced by Nintendo legend, Shigero Miyamoto, and Illumination's Chris Meledandri.

Ain't that a kick in the turtle shell? Daylight Savjngs has stolen an hour of our sleep, and Nintendo will be stealing our hearts, once again. Super Mario Bros 2 was announced this morning with a special announced by game developer legend, Shigero Miyamoto, and Illumination's founder and CEO, Chris Meledandri. The new animated sequel will take us on another adventure, possibly outside of the Mushroom Kingdom,  as  Princess Peach foreshadowed in the first film, "There's a huge universe out there. With a lot of galaxies." Oh, we know, Peach, we know!

I am looking forward to the release of Super Mario Bros 2, which will debut in the US and other undisclosed locations on April 3, 2026, and other markets through April 2026. Meledandri mentioned that the Illumination team wanted to get the sequel "just right." I'm all about that! Thank you, Nintendo, Shigero-son, and Illumination for bringing our childhoods from the small screen to the big screen.

To jump-start the Super Mario Bros 2 festivities, let's take a look at all of the cool products that are out now, and coming soon to commemorate this news!

Super Mario Bros Wonder for the Nintendo Switch was voted the best family game of 2023! Amazon, GameStop, Walmart $54.99 

Watch Super Mario Bros Wonder gameplay on my YouTube channel!

Mario vs. Donkey is such a fun game! You may remember this wonderful game from the Game Boy Advance, and now it is reimagined for the Switch. The levels are fun, fast-paced, and really thrive when you're playing with a friend! GameStop, Walmart, Amazon, Target $49.99

Watch Mario vs. Donkey gameplay on my YouTube channel. 

Princess Peach has a solo game coming to the Nintendo Switch on March 22. We got to preview the new Prince Peach Showtime at the recent Nintendo Mom event, and it looks like so much fun! Check out my blohg post, and video to see what's in store for our favorite 8-bit Princess! Pre-order Princess Peach Showtime now at Nintendo, GameStop, Walmart, Amazon, or Target! If you pre-order from Walmart, you will be able to get two exclusive Princess Peach hair scrunchies!

To celebrate MAR10 Day, I rounded up the coolest LEGO Super Mario sets to buy before the release of the new LEGO Super Mario sets coming this August, and the teased LEGO Super Mario Kart sets coming in 2025! Check out my recent LEGO MAR10 Day blog post!

LEGO® Super Mario™ The Bowser Express Train $119.99 | 1392 pieces | Ages 9+ Coming August 2024

Get your snacks ready, and press START! I've got more cool Super Mario-themed goodies to show your Super Mario-loving spirit!

Pop Up Super Mario game provides a lot of gameplay in just one game! Players have to insert the coin sticks to prevent Mario from popping up! The player with the most coins wins. Amazon $17.99 Ages 4+

Watch the full gameplay and instructions on how to play on my YouTube channel.  

Pirahna Plant Escape features the character that's been around since the beginning! That pesky Pirahna Plant is popping up from his pipe and does not want to let you pass. To play, roll the die, and don't get bit! This game is so fun, and not only will provide lots of laughs (and maybe some NES PTSD), but it's a great collector piece. Perfect for display and play, enjoy the high-quality collectible game pieces that are interchangeable with Epoch Super Mario games. Epoch | Amazon | MSRP $24.99 Ages 4+ 

Blow Up! Shaky Tower features seven different familiar Super Mario characters including Mario, Luigi, Red Toad, Yellow Toad, Yoshi, Boo and Goomba. The object of the game is to balance as many characters as you can on the ledges all whole making the ball drop. The kicker is that no one can fall, if any of the figures fall off, you lose! This is a great balancing game that will improve your fine motor skills! Remember, this includes collectible figures that can be interchanged with other Epoch Super Mario sets! Play this game solo or with more players to make it a game night! Epoch | Amazon MSRP $24.99 Ages 4+

Playing each level of Super Mario Bros has always been a beautiful balancing act. If you run to fast, you may fall off of the ledge in the underworld. If you swim too fast, you may hit a Blooper and lose! The collection of Super Mario Balancing Games are simple, fast-play games that are fun to play and to display. There are three sets to launch the line, and I hope more come out! It would be great to see a water world board or a desert board. 

Each themed set (ground, underground, and castle) each comes with color-coded balancing beams, die, and characters. You can take all three sets and link them up to create a cool balancing act and to make the gameplay slightly trickier. The object of the game is to continually move the figures without having any of them fall. If you do, guess what, you're out of lives! Epoch $12.99 each | Amazon each theme varies Ground | Underground | Castle or buy all three for $39.99 

Aquabeads Super Mario Creation Cube is a collectible crafter's dream, especially if they like to use Aquabeads! This set comes neatly packaged in a coin or Princess Daisy-inspired box (I'm not sure what look they were going for here), and inside are 2500 intricate Aquabeads with different facets and star shapes for a unique texture. The set comes with everything that you need to create a range of different characters in trendy pixelated designs that die-hard Super Mario fans will know and love! Epoch | Amazon MSRP $39.99 Ages 4+

If you crave to create Super Mario Aquabeads but with a smaller set, opt for the Super Mario Character Set, it includes the powerful nostalgia of Super Mario and friends all neatly packaged in a colorful box! This set has fun art work to turn into pixelated Aquabeads, bu they are not as detailed as the Suepr Mario Character Cube! I would highly recommend purchasing both sets together to create the ultimate gift! Epoch | Amazon MSRP $12.99 Ages 4+

 

Let's just hope that the Super Mario sequel wasn't all just a dream. Har har har I'm old. 

Happy Mar10 Day! Stay tuned to my social channels for more MAR10 Day content!

What do you think of this news? Let me know in the comments!

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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Premieres on Netflix in the US

We got a sneak peek of the new Netflix series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series that features a brand new story with the same old Pokémon cuteness. We also have a new protagonist for the first time ever in all of the 25-plus years Pokémon has been around! The twist is... dum-da-da-dum... it's a girl! We were invited by The Pokémon Company to view the new show, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, which premieres on Netflix in the US on March 7, 2024. 

Who is Liko?

Ash and Pikachu have moved on now Pokémon fans get to embark on a new journey, so as we dry our eyes for our favorite Pokémon master and his partner, let's raise a glass to Liko and her Sprigatito. Liko is an unsure girl from the Paldea region heading to the Indigo Academy in the Kanto region. No sooner does she get comfortable with her new partner Pokémon, Sprigatito, and members of The Explorers try to infiltrate the school and kidnap Liko. Ultimately, we learn that what they are after is Liko's amulet, a gift from her grandmother that holds mysterious powers. We were left hanging after watching the third episode as we got to meet Liko's potential BFF, Roy, a Tom Sawyer-like child who is resilient and has a good head on his shoulders. I feel like Liko and Roy will complement each other very well! 

I tried to dress up like Liko. How did I do?

We look forward to watching the rest of the episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Netflix on March 7!

The Party Was Electric!

A group of fellow Pokemon fans, my family, and I were all closely watching the three-episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series while noshing on Fuecoco-fired popcorn, Pokémon-themed drinks, and yummy candies. The kids got all cozy on big bean chairs while donning their Captain Pikachu caps, and bags full of goodies like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Paldean Fates tins, Paldea partner Pokémon pins, plush, and more! We were all truly spoiled that day, and are forever grateful.

In addition to watching Pokémon Horizons: The Series, we got to meet the legend himself, Captain Pikachu. Captain Pikachu flies the airship with Friede and his Charizard, and the rest of the crew. We learn that Friede is actually Professor Friede, and he has some problems remembering things, but that doesn't make him a bad character -- he's really the comic relief. Captain Pikachu, I think like all Pikachu, is pretty self-sufficient, hence why he's the captain, and is the Pokémon of many hats. 

Who's your Pokémon?
There was a Pokémon generator there, and based off of your likes, you were partnered up with a Paldea partner Pokémon. 

Personally, I have been a fan of Pokémon since I was 15 years old, and now that I am 41, I feel like my fandom truly has come full circle. What a moment it was to be in the presence of The Pokémon Company, the press, and other creators who have a love for Pokémon like we do!

What's in store for Liko, Roy, and the rest of the gang? Find out on Netflix on March 7, 2024. 

Check out my social channels for Pokemon cards and toy unboxing videos! You can also watch the full video of the coverage of the event. 

Thank you so much to The Pokémon Company for inviting us to the celebration of Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Princess Peach Showtime Sneak Peek + More at Nintendo Mom Event

Princess Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, is on a new and exciting adventure featuring stunning power-ups leading to new transformations with the hell of Stella, her stellar star guide!

Princess Peach Showtime is a fun, new action and adventure game featuring our favorite platform Princess, Princess Peach. We got a sneak peek of the game at the recent Nintendo event where they were celebrating Nintendo Moms. We learned that Princess Peach stars as the heroine wearing many hats. She fights against the evil villain baddie wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch, as she power-ups and transforms into different professions like Ninja Peach, Cowgirl Peach, Detective Peach to the delightful Patisserie Peach to restore order to the Sparkle Theater. 

Princess Peach teams up with the adorable theater guardian, a star named Stella who assists Peach on her adventure! 

Thank you Nintendo for giving us this sneak peek! We had a peachy time at the Nintendo event featuring Princess Peach themed treats and plenty of games to play like the. new Mario vs Donkey Kong (learn more about it in my previous video!). Princess Peach Showtime releases March 22., 2024 for the Nintendo Switch! 

Princess Peach: Showtime is coming to the Switch on March 22, 2024. Pre-orders are still available at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop. 

Nintendo is also launching these perfect Pastel Pink Joy-Cons for Princess Peach's Nintendo Switch game debut! You can find them on Amazon on launch day. 

What do you think of this new and exciting video game? Princess Peach Showtime looks like a blast! Watch the full trailer here from Nintendo! You can also check out my video clips on my YouTube channel. 

Toy Alert! Cry Babies Video Game Available for Pre-Order Now! Crying Magic Tears!

Updated September 22, 2023 with my affiliate shopping links!

From toy shelves to a successful YouTube channel to Netflix, Cry Babies is now taking the gaming world by storm with their new game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox X | S, and PC! 

That's right! Cry Babies, those adorable dolls that cry magic tears have their very own video game now available in Europe and North America. "Cry Babies Magic Tears: The Big Game" features fun minigames, excellent graphics, smooth video gameplay, Cry Babies character customization, and more! 

I received the video game for free to review, all opinions are my own.