one of the hottest toys this upcoming holiday season + an outstanding giveaway to start your gifting! #aSIMPLEchristmas

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This post was sponsored by Duracell as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

For the past month, I have been digging around at what’s hot this coming gift giving season, a.k.a Christmas!! As soon as the toy catalogs start to arrive in our mailbox, my kids get the itch. And let’s just be real, I get excited too! Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. All the family time, the gift giving, the decorations, the lights all around town. What’s NOT to get excited about!

I have the opportunity to share with you some GREAT toys this year, and it’s starting today with TWO amazing ones. I’m sure you have seen the commercial. If you haven’t, I ‘m sure your kids have. Heck, my kids know more about these toys at this point than I do!

More ‘real life’ picture coming. If you are seeing this without pictures, it’s because you came directly from our Facebook unboxing. Welcome and keep on reading!! Thanks for stopping by!

Say hello to FurReal Friends Torch the Blazin’ Dragon (regular MSRP is $79.99) :Hasbro FurReal Friends 2016 Torch The Blazin' DragonHasbro FurReal Friends 2016 Torch The Blazin' Dragon
FurReal Friends plush pets are all about rich pet experiences. Their exciting and engaging play helps to create unforgettable memories. Kids can get carried away into a world of fantasy pet fun with Torch, My Blazin’ Dragon. Imagine that that he lives deep in an enchanted forest, inside a colorful crystal cave. One thing’s for sure — this adorable baby dragon with the fiery personality is full of fun and surprises. Take care of him and discover what exciting things this fantastical pet can do!Everything there is to know about Torch the Blazin' Dragon

Next up, welcome FurReal Friends Bootsie Pet (regular MSRP is $49.99 ):Hasbro FurReal Friends 2016 Bootsie Pet

The loveable Bootsie pet is a furry little feline with a big personality! Change her moods just by playing with her. Give her a treat and she’ll probably be happy… tap her mouth twice to make her cranky; pet her on her forehead to discover her latest mood! Pick up Bootsie and hold her close – she loves to be cuddled! No doubt about it, this cute feline is full of personality!Everything you want to know about FurReal Friends Bootsie Pet

You can pick these awesome toys up at – Toys “R”Us this holiday season, I mean, you will be there anyways for ALL the hottest toys! While you are there grabbing these, don’t forget the Duracell batteries! You KNOW you will be needing some, so be sure to have them on hand. This holiday season the batteries will be on sale in November at your local Toys”R” Us. Bonus!Duracell + FurReal Friends for ChristmasHasbro FurReal Friends 2016 Toys

Keep this in mind and be sure to check out the Toys”R”Us circular found in your Sunday paper (well, most of them have this!) the week of 11/6-11/12. Buy 1 pack of Duracell batteries, get the 2nd 40% off.

Again, so happy you stopped by. Be sure to keep reading below to enter to win and COME BACK to see more “real life” pictures of these adorable toys in use now that we have them unboxed. Happy shopping this holiday season!!

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115 thoughts on “one of the hottest toys this upcoming holiday season + an outstanding giveaway to start your gifting! #aSIMPLEchristmas”

  6. I love how bootsie pets mood changes. That is just amazing and my daughters love it too. They think it is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

  13. I LOVE how Torch the Blazin Dragon appears to breath smoke and fire, as well as the marshmallow appearing to toast. I’ve never seen a toy do this before. It’s awesome and he/she is super cute.

  15. My favorite feature of Torch the Blazin’ Dragon is that it breaths flame-colored mist, and my nephew would love this toy. I know I commented previously, but I do not see my comment posted.

  22. Knowing my daughter, she would love Bootsie! These little pets are adorable. Thanks for sharing them with us!

  30. I like how Bootsie does different things depending on how you interact with her. My daughter would like one of these for Christmas I’m sure.

  32. How cool that he breathes smoke/fire! How does that work and do you need to buy anything to make that happen. I guess I’m going to go investigate.

  36. I like that Torch the Blazin Dragon has a tank that you fill with water and he breathes flame-colored mist (and burps)!!

  42. My favorite feature of FurReal Friends Bootsie is that you can wave at her or tap her mouth with the included treat for fun expressions!

  53. My daughter saw Bootsie at the store the other day and fell in love! My favorite feature is probably her different moods. Cranky, happy, and cuddly. So much fun!

  54. My favorite feature of Bootsie pet is that the personality changes because that’s how real animals are.

  56. My favorite feature of Bootsie is that if you wave at her or tap her mouth with the included treat she will make fun expressions.

  57. Oh I really love Torch the Blazin’ Dragon!! Oh so adorable…our little one would love him!

  58. I like bootsie’s cute little face.

    my daughter has been wanting a cat, this is the closest thing she’s gonna get to having one lol

  64. I like that they are both interactive and do something different depending on how they are being played with! I love that the kitty changes personalities just like a real cat! LOL

  66. I like that the Bootsie pet changes her personality and moods when you play with her.

  69. I like how the cats moods change by doing different things….it makes it seem more realistic. Too cute

  75. I’m sure that my kids would love the ability to change Bootsie’s moods just by playing with her

  77. I like that the pets can change their moods just by playing with them. This sounds so neat.

  82. I think it’s so fun how the cat’s mood changes depending on how you interact with it. That’s a good lesson for kids.

  84. Every time we are near the toys…my daughter wants the FurReal Friends Bootsie Pet. I like that it is responsive to the child’s actions.

  90. I like the bootsie pet and that you can change her moods just by playing with her. So adorable!

  95. I like that the kids can have a different experience/mood while playing with them. I also appreciate that because their animals it can be for boys too.

  100. I love Bootsie the adorable kitty. I love how she reacts to touch and changes her expressions.

  103. I love that you can Change her moods just by playing with her. I also love her super-soft fur.

  107. I love how Bootsie reacts like a “real” kitten and how you can check her mood. My daughter will LOVE giving her treats and cuddling!

  108. I like that the Bootsie pet changes moods. My daughter actually has that toy on her wish list.

  110. I love both they are cute and my daughter would love them where they seem to act real.

  111. The steam in the dragons mouth is my favorite. I actually was talking about this last year when I bought starlily, I told my husband they should make a dragon that made steam for a boy.

  112. What I love about the Bootsie Pet is that when you give her a treat and she’ll probably be happy… tap her mouth twice to make her cranky; pet her on her forehead to discover her latest mood! This is such a cute toy that my niece would love to have. Makes a great Christmas gift for her!

  113. I like Bootsie and how she interacts. I have a daughter that is obsessed with cats so she would love it.

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