But I did like that Woody doll. I think he’s still around, somewhere. He is mute, however, as his pull-string deteriorated. But his arms and legs are kinda jangly, like a rag doll– that’s why I liked him. You could have fun with him, and be creative. hee hee

So of course I laughed when I saw the latest talking Woody doll. Still so cute. Just something about it makes me want to get a new one for the daughter, for old times’ sake. The kids actually love Toy Story. We have the first two movies, and are looking forward to seeing the third one when it comes out on DVD. I hope it is as good as the others— sequels are usually worse, but the Toy Story sagas have been OK so far.

Buy.com has a slew of Toy Story paraphernalia, all so cute! Besides the Woody doll, there’s Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bulls Eye (I LOVE Bulls Eye!!!!), wall decorations, Toy Story chairs, an Etch-a-Sketch (now THAT brings back memories from my own childhood), Toy Story Legos, the ubiquitous Ken and Barbie, and more. If you like to get an early start on your Christmas shopping, now’s the time. The stuff is selling like hotcakes.

Buy.com usually has smashing deals and sales on electronics, but they sell toys and a billion other things, too. The toy prices are very good (and so is everything else). I love their shipping– way way way speedy. I usually get my stuff in a day or two! And that’s for free shipping! Buy.com spoils their customers. :D

The games are so cool! I, uh, even created my own little avatar and tried a few games out. Hee! Dirty dishes can wait.
See, see? That’s me! The red-headed girl with pigtails. My name is CoolCat9. And she is a PLAYER. I think she’s won some Olympic gold medals or something. Oh she may look scrawny against those helmeted refrigerators…

At ActionAllSports.com the avatars are customizable– for example, CoolCat9 could have had blonde hair instead of red hair. But she hates cheerleading, so…. (ha!). I decided to gear up for the coming SuperBowl and try out the football game. This game is ADDICTING! I spent way too long playing it. But it’s fun. Here I am with my stylish and fully customizable football helmet, preparing to demolish the opposing side. Uh huh.

Sports fans or game aficianados will love this site. You can make your little avatar walk to various stadiums and arenas. Choose a sport (compete in just about ANY sport or playoff, like the NBA or MLB, etc) and play away. It’s helpful because it does help teach more about how a sport is played. And the games are safe and harmless and the kids aren’t encouraged– as they are with so many other computer games– to be violent or vicious to win. You just PLAY a sport. Very cool. And now if you’ll excuse me, I have a football championship to win…