Preschoolers join Dora on magical journeys with unicorns, dragons and princesses in the new three-DVD box set, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures [ Amazon ]. The special box set includes Fairytale Adventure, Dora Saves the Snow Princess and Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures will be released on DVD on Sept. 13, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $24.99.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures Episode Synopses:
Dora the Explorer:Fairytale Adventure
Fairytale Adventure (Double Length Episode)
Dora and Boots are exploring the forest when they discover the gate to Fairy-Tale Land. Soon they find that there’s a mean witch who lives in Fairy-Tale Land and when Boots eats a banana from the witch’s fruit tree, Boots turns into Sleeping Boots! In order to break the witch’s spell, Sleeping Boots must get a hug from Princess Dora.
What Happens Next?
Abuela gives Dora a special star pocket to catch explorer stars, and Dora sets out to become a star catcher! With Boots’ help, she soon catches her first explorer star but Swiper swipes the star pocket and ties it to a balloon that floats all the way up to cloud castle.
The Magic Stick
Dora and Boots find a magic stick and according to the wise old tree frog, it’s up to them to go to the top of the highest hill to make the stick do its magic trick.
Dora the Explorer:Dora Saves the Snow Princess
Dora Saves The Snow Princess (Double Length Episode)
Dora, Boots and the Snowflake Fairy are off to save La Princessa Sabrina and her snowy forest from a mean witch who has locked her in a tower and taken away her magic snow crystal.
Dora’s Jack-in-the-Box
Dora’s twin brother and sister have been sick and Dora wants to buy them a present to cheer them up. She finds a Jack-in-the-Box but it’s been so long since Jack’s been played, the little clown doesn’t know he’s supposed to pop out when the song says, “Pop goes the weasel!”
Bark, Bark To Play Park!
Everyone is getting ready for the big Twins Day Party at Play Park. Dora even has a surprise for her puppy, Perrito. He has a twin too – a long-lost puppy brother he hasn’t seen since they were babies.
Dora the Explorer:Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom!
Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom (Double Length Episode)
A greedy king has stolen the crystals that give Allie’s kingdom color and Dora and Boots must help Allie locate the crystals and turn the pale gray kingdom back into a colorful wonderland before it’s too late. Along the way, the trio gain help from a British knight, a giant caterpillar and a magician who give Dora three gifts – a shield, butterfly wings and a magic wand – to aid in her journey. Using these presents, Dora attempts to defeat the greedy king and restore color to the kingdom.
First Day of School
Boots and Tico are really excited because it’s their first day of school ever. In their new school, they’ll learn in English and Spanish! Dora leads the way, teaching Boots Spanish and Tico English as they head out to school.
Boots’ Banana Wish
Dora and Boots are at an amusement park where they have a special wishing machine. Boots makes a wish for bananas and suddenly a bunch fall down on Boots. He’s so happy but soon realizes that the bananas don’t stop coming.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures Fast Facts:
Catalogue: 145454
DVD SRP: $24.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 282 Minutes
Nothing is better then getting 3 discs full of Dora for your kids at what most movies cost, they’re great as gifts since its a 3 dvds packaged together. The stories in this box set arent new but they’re also really not in the dora replay loop on TV. So for those Dora fans just double check to make sure you dont own the single DVDs for those just getting started – its a wonderful buy!
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 21st, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the Dora DVD Box set! Tell us your favorite character on Dora is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @NickelodeonDVD @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/plgnfD and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
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Discover unicorns, gnomes and fairies in three fantastical Dora episodes featured on the Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Enchanted Forest Adventures DVD [ Amazon ] that will be available on Sept.13, 2011, weeks before they premiere on air in November 2011. Dora and Boots must defend the kingdom of the Enchanted Forest, travel to Atlantis and save King Unicornio in this epic three-part adventure, which includes a special double-length feature! As an added bonus, a one-year free subscription to Parents magazine is included in the DVD for a limited time only. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Enchanted Forest Adventures will be released on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.99.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Enchanted Forest Adventures Episode Synopses:
Tale of the Unicorn King
All of the forest animals choose Unicornio as the King of the Enchanted Forest. The animals think Unicornio is kind, smart, brave and strong but Unicornio is shy and doesn’t think he’s any of those things. Dora and Boots must prove to Unicornio that he can be King.
The Secret of Atlantis
Dora and Boots are at the beach when they see Diego riding in on a dolphin. He just went on an undersea adventure and found the legendary lost continent of Atlantis where he finds out why it disappeared from the Earth. Diego recruits Dora, Boots and King Unicornio to help him end an ancient feud between unicorns and dragons as it’s the only way to make Atlantis rise.
Dora Saves King Unicornio (Double-Length Episode)
Dora and Boots are playing in the leaves on an autumn day and Little Rabbit from the Enchanted Forest arrives to ask for their help. When King Unicornio returned from Atlantis to the Enchanted Forest, Owl didn’t want to give back the king’s crown, so he tricks Unicornio. If Unicornio doesn’t plug up the dam with his horn, the whole forest will flood! Meanwhile, Owl is still ruling over the Enchanted Forest and making new rules like banning scarecrows, gnomes and fairies from the forest. Dora and Boots set out to rescue Unicornio from the Owl.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Enchanted Forest Adventures Fast Facts:
Catalogue: 822454
DVD SRP: $19.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 93 Minutes
Special Features:
Music Videos
Atlantis Song
We Can Be Friends
Share My Light
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 21st, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the Dora DVD! Tell us your favorite character on Dora is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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Fanboy and his trusty sidekick, Chum Chum, are celebrating their favorite treat, a cup of Frosty Freezy Freeze in Fanboy and Chum Chum: Brain Freeze [amazon]. This DVD honors the Frosty Freezy Freeze with seven full-tilt, hilarious adventures with a voice cast that includes Josh Duhamel and Jamie Kennedy. Watch as they fight the discontinuation of their favorite flavor, try to create the new Frosty Mart jingle, help a Viking and battle Man-Arctica. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Fanboy and Chum Chum: Brain Freeze hits shelves on August 16, 2011 for the suggested retail price of $16.99.
Created by Eric Robles, Fanboy and Chum Chum is the story of a boy named Fanboy and his best friend and trusty sidekick, ChumChum, two endlessly energetic “super fans” of all things sci-fi and fantasy. Their world is full of comic adventure (andmisadventures) as they share a hyper imagination that enables a wide-eyed acceptance of the bizarre. They’re fearless! They’re adventurous! They wear underwear on the outside of their costumes! They’re Fanboy and Chum Chum.
Fanboy and Chum Chum: Brain Freeze Episode Synopses:
Brain Freeze
Fanboy and Chum Chum discover that their favorite Frosty Freezy Freeze flavor, Berry Pink, is about to be discontinued. Determined to have as much as they can before it’s gone forever, they end up with a massive brain freeze. The next morning,Fanboy and Chum Chum wake up with no memory of what happened and their signature tighty-whiteys are missing. They must retrace their steps to find out how their crazy night unraveled so they can find their precious underwear and restore order.
Berry Sick
During a summer heat wave, the boys discover the Frosty Freezy Freeze machine is on the fritz. It’s up to Fanboy and Chum Chumto get the Berry the Ice Monster, the machine’s operator, back in good health.
Refill Madness
Lenny and Boog learn that Fanboy and Chum Chum have a valuable cup that entitles them to endless free refills at the Frosty Mart. The two decide to work together to try to steal the cup.
The Frosty Bus
Fanboy and Chum Chum are waiting for the Frosty Bus to buy a Frosty Freezy Freeze. Unfortunately, Boog is driving and torments them by always keeping their beverages just out of reach.
Jingle Fever
When Fanboy and Chum Chum find out they can win a million Frosty Bucks by writing the new Frosty Mart jingle, Lenny does everything in his power to stop them.
Back from the Future
After Fanboy and Chum Chum show Lenny that Dollar-nator is a time machine, he decides to use him to travel back in time andprevent Fanboy and Chum Chum from ever tasting a Frosty Freezy Freeze. But despite his greatest efforts, the boys somehow always end up discovering Frosty Freezy Freeze.
Norse-ing Around
Fanboy and Chum Chum discover a frozen Viking in their icebox and decide to help him “achieve glory” so he can get into Valhalla.
Fanboy and Chum Chum: Brain Freeze Fast Facts:
Street Date: August 16, 2011
Catalogue: 822404
DVD SRP: $16.99
DVD Running Time: 88 Minutes
Special Features:
“Brain Freeze” Original Animatic
While your toddler might like this show just for the colorful and silly actions its really not designed for a young toddler – this show is really designed where a 4/5/6 year old would really start getting the humor and the dialog. As an adult male – I have no problem stating that its one of the few cartoons these days that makes me crack a smile when its playing in the background.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. August 31st, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the DVD! Tell us your favorite character on Fanboy and Chum Chum is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @NickelodeonDVD @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/pgKfjy and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
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Prepare to laugh and celebrate with the release of the new DVD box set Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack! [Amazon] It’s a non-stop party with a piñata, surprises and more! The box set also includes a Dora and Diego cake recipe card (while supplies last). Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack was released on DVD on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $24.99.
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack Episode Synopses:
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure
A twisting wind has blown Dora and Boots into Wizzle World, a land located in the Magic Storybook. Dora and Boots can’t jump out of the Magic Storybook without first taking Dora’s crystal to the Wishing Wizzle so he can wish them back home in time for Dora’s birthday party with all her family and friends. The episode guest stars Rosie Perez, John Leguizamo and Hector Elizondo.
Dora Helps the Birthday Wizzle
Dora is reading a storybook about a Birthday Wizzle who could make birthday wishes come true with his magic wand. Today was his birthday so it was his turn to make a wish, but a wind came in and blew the wand out of the book. Dora must jump into the book and bring the wand back to the Wizzle so he can make his wish.
Wizzle Wishes
Dora and Boots meet a cute little Wizzle who lost his bag of wishes and can’t get home. Our heroes set off in search of the lost wishes, but their friends keep finding the wishes first and their wishes get everyone into trouble.
Dora the Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta Super Silly Fiesta
Dora and Boots are invited to the Big Silly Chicken’s Super Silly Fiesta. The Big Red Chicken loses the cake for his party so Dora and Boots set off to save the fiesta.
Boots’ Special Day
Today, Boots gets to do anything he wants because it’s his special day!
Stuck Truck
When Ice Cream Truck gets stuck in the muck at Play Park, Dora and Boots are off to the rescue.
The Big Potato
Benny the Bull finds a magic wand and turns himself into a potato by mistake. It’s up to Dora and Boots to bring their potato friend back to the Young Wizard so that he can change Benny back into a bull.
Dora the Explorer: It’s A Party! Daisy, la Quinceañera
It’s Dora’s cousin Daisy’s quinceañera! The party can’t start until Dora and Boots teach everybody the mambo.
The Big Piñata
Dora and Boots are trying to win the Big Piñata. They need to collect ten yellow tickets by playing carnival games.
Surprise!
It’s Boots’ birthday, but Benny the Bull is stuck on a hot air balloon that’s leaking and floating toward Crocodile Lake. Dora and Boots rush off to rescue their friend.
The Fix It Machine
Boots has a hole in his boot but Dora knows what to do. The Super Duper Fix-It Machine can fix it right up!
Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Party Pack Fast Facts:
Street Date: July 12, 2011
Catalogue: 145304
DVD SRP: $24.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 291 Minutes
Special Features:
Dora’s Big Birthday DVD Game (Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure)
Dora’s Super Silly Search Game (Super Silly Fiesta)
Dora’s Present Search (It’s A Party!)
Nicktrition Tips for Parents (It’s A Party!)
Baby Nick Jr. Music Video (It’s A Party!)
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. July 25th, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the Dora DVD Box set! Tell us your favorite character on Dora is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @NickelodeonDVD @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/n6ReTV and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
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Yo Gabba Gabba: Party in a Box [Amazon] is a three-DVD box set includes Birthday Boogie, Clubhouse and Dancey Dance Bunch so get ready to explore everything from animals and new foods to birthdays and dress-up. Special guests in this collection include Erykah Badu, The Ting Tings, and Elijah Wood. Additionally, Biz Markie and Mark Mothersbaugh appear in their recurring segments. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Yo Gabba Gabba: Party in a Box will be released on July 12, 2011, and sold for the suggested retail price of $24.99.
Yo Gabba Gabba: Party in a Box Episode Synopses:
Yo Gabba Gabba: Birthday Boogie Birthday
Brobee has a surprise birthday party and everyone makes presents for him.
Guest Stars: Melora Hardin, The Ting Tings
Dress-Up
DJ Lance brings a costume box and everyone plays dress up.
Guest Star: Little Ones
Talent
The Gabba Gang learns that everyone has different talents and that practices makes perfect. Everyone uses their talent to make something special.
Guest Stars: Amar’e Stoudemire, Hot Hot Heat
Ride
The Gabba gang has fun riding toys. Toodee goes surfing, Muno rides a skateboard, Plex go-carts, Foofa rides a bike with training wheels, Brobee rides a razor and DJ Lance roller-skates.
Guest Stars: Dean & Britta
Yo Gabba Gabba: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Brobee and Muno build a boy’s clubhouse but won’t let Foofa and Toodee play. Meanwhile, DJ Lance and Plex help Foofa and Toodee build an awesome treehouse where everyone can play.
Guest Stars: Erykah Badu, The Sounds, Mark Mothersbaugh
Adventure
Muno and friends travel through a jungle under Gabba Land and find the golden treasure.
Guest Star: The Killers
Summer
All the characters in Gabba Land enjoy the outdoors and the happiness of summertime.
Guest Star: The Aquabats
Animals
Foofa loves animals and she follows an animal to learn more about it. The Gabba gang also discovers some silly animals that only could be found in Gabba Land.
Guest Stars: Jack McBrayer, Paul Scheer, Jimmy Eat World
Yo Gabba Gabba: Dancey Dance Bunch Friends
The characters learn how to have fun with friends and to appreciate and respect each other.
Guest Star: Mya
Eat
The characters learn the importance of eating vegetables and healthy meals, trying new things and cleaning up after themselves.
Guest Star: Elijah Wood
Dance
New dances are performed by the characters as they learn about manners and about the importance of apologizing.
Guest Star: Hector Jimenez
Happy
The characters learn how to handle moments of sadness and how to use hugs as a way of expression.
Guest Star: The Salteens
Yo Gabba Gabba: Party in a Box Fast Facts:
Street Date: July 12, 2011
Catalogue: 145314
DVD SRP: $24.99
DVD Running Time: Approximately 297 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. July 18th, 2011.
2 Lucky people will win the Yo Gabba Gabba Party in a Box DVD Box set! Tell us your favorite character on Yo Gabba Gabba is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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Preschoolers join Dora on magical journeys with unicorns, dragons and princesses in the new three-DVD box set, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures [ Amazon ]. The special box set includes Fairytale Adventure, Dora Saves the Snow Princess and Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Storybook Adventures will be released on DVD on Sept. 13, 2011, for the suggested retail price of $24.99.
