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Seattle Seahawks and Mariners OYO Sports Figures They Look & Feel Like LEGOS

November 11, 2014 by Momstart 2 Comments

This is a partnered post and all opinions are our own

OYO Sports has created sports figures that are buildable, playable and they look just like LEGO figures. I’m probably not allowed to say it but I am because it’s true. (I’m sure I’m supposed to say comparable to the leading building-block brand, but we all know who they are so I’m just going to say it like I did) We received the following sets and this is what my kids did with it:

  • Seattle Mariners Robinson Cano Limited Edition Minifigure
  • Seattle Mariners Kendrys Morales Limited Edition Minifigure
  • Seattle Mariners Starter Practice Field Set
  • Seattle Seahawks Kam Chancellor Limited Edition Minifigure
  • Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch Limited Edition Minifigure

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My kids took the sets and started building, they quickly found that their “leading brand building sets” fit together perfectly. image

Each character had to be put together and since we received a mix of Football players and Baseball players my kids turned the Seattle Seahawks into Baseball players and the Seattle Mariners into Football players. It was really cute and they played with them for hours. They had the guys running around the bases and I think they even made up their own game.

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OYO Sportstoys make these figures and playsets for Football Hockey and Baseball. We’re huge baseball and football fans and were super excited when these showed up. The kids had to open them up 

The Story of OYO Sportstoys!

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It all started at the ballpark. Shortly after building an elaborate starship from a popular building-block brand, a father took his son to Fenway Park to take in a Red Sox game. Taking in the sights and sounds of the park, a true New England rite of passage, the duo would begin exploring the confines of the park in search of toys. As their searches went without results, an idea was born: Creating mini-figures of athletes that kids could play baseball with.

Developing figures with rotating forearms, bending knees, and complete with the equipment of a true ballplayer — a ball, bat, and glove — the dynamics of the project were born. After many late nights of extensive patent work and distribution strategies, OYO obtained licenses with Major League Baseball and the MLB Player’s Association as its first professional sport.

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But an OYO goes beyond a figure capable of poses previously impossible for building-block minifigures. The OYO packaging was intricately designed to be able to fit in a kid’s pocket while looking like both a toy and 3-D baseball card. Following many colors, concepts, and logos, the final OYO package was complete and the rest is history in the making!

They really did a great job and I can see us collecting more of them because we like having the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks minifigures to play with.

Filed Under: personal, review Tagged With: building sets, LEGO, Mariners, seahawks, Sports, sports players, toy review

Kre-O Transformers Building Sets Street Showdown & Optimus Prime

December 9, 2012 by Momstart 11 Comments

Kre-O Transformers Building Sets – Great for Building Imagination and Fun Ages 7 and Up

By: Ashley

Building sets have been a favorite gift of kids for what seems like forever. There’s something about being able to create and build things that can keep kids occupied for long periods of time. The Kre-O Transformer Building Sets are sure to follow that tradition with their great robot character designs.

 

You might be wondering what Kre-O sets are. Kre-O is Hasbro’s launch into the world of building sets that was up until now dominated by Lego. In fact, Kre-O is compatible with Legos and other similar style blocks. Unlike Lego, many Kre-O sets have multiple ways to build. I had the chance to look at the Street Showdown Set which can be used to build two robots or two racers. According to some other Kre-O experts, Kreons use balljoints in the arms and legs which make for more realistic action. Kre-O also has Battleship and Transformers sets which are unique to the Hasbro line.

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There are a lot of small pieces involved in Kre-O sets. That means they are definitely not appropriate for young children as they could definitely be choking hazards. It also takes some pretty well developed fine motor skills to put the pieces together. The recommended age for Kre-O Building Sets is 7-14, but I could see children a little younger using them with supervision and help. I could also definitely see older kids… and even adults building with them too. I have a brother in college that almost got one of these sets for Christmas this year!

About Optimus Prime Kreo Set

 

  • Build and rebuild him so he can best serve the AUTOBOT® cause!
  • In vehicle mode, your OPTIMUS PRIME truck can hit the road against his enemies!
  • Build your favorite TRANSFORMERS hero, OPTIMUS PRIME, in vehicle or robot mode with this 2-in-1 set of 90 KRE-O construction pieces!
  • 2-in-1 KRE-O construction set lets you build OPTIMUS PRIME as a robot figure or as a truck!
  • Set includes 90 KRE-O pieces. Product does not convert. Ages 6 to 12.

About Transformers Street Showdown Set

 

  • Set includes 1 piece of the Dark Energon weapon
  • Other sets (sold separately) include other Dark Energon pieces
  • Works with leading building brands
  • Also includes Wheeljack, Knock Out and 2 Driver Kreon figures

 

About Ashley (Managing Editor at MomStart): Ashley is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and former teacher working to navigate through the mysterious world of Mommyia. Read more about her adventures at Momicles and follow her @Momicles2010

Disclosure – A product was provided to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: 2012 Gift Guide, review Tagged With: 2012 gift guide, building sets, holiday gift guide, Kre-O Transformers, optimus prime, street showdown

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