Last year we were introduced to the Fijit Friends. Jada loved them however; they really didn’t work as well as they should. As a mother I really wasn’t impressed but since Jada loved them and still plays with them I guess my opinions don’t matter. A couple of weeks back we were sitting on the couch watching TV and a commercial came on for the new Fijit Friends Newbies and Yippits. I am sure all parents know what happens next. Jada starts begging for them. She ran to her bedroom to put them down on her never ending Christmas list. Then I get the email from Mom Central, about an upcoming campaign for the one and only Fijit Friends Newbies and yippits! It wasn’t even an hour! Yes I took that as a sign! I went ahead and applied for the campaign but knew I couldn’t say anything to Jada till I knew for sure I was IN. So when I got the “congrats email”, I was super excited to learn that we would be reviewing the Fijit Friends Newbies. I decided to wait till they arrived to tell Jada. She tends to bug me daily when she we are waiting for a review item.
If you haven’t heard about the Fijit Friends, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? They were on of the most popular toys last holiday season! So I know that this year these new additions are going to be just as HOT! The Newbies are the adorable pint-sized singing companions to Fijit Friends and come in Halloween and winter themes with unique seasonal songs and accessories to match.
When they arrived she went crazy. She was so excited. I tried to beg her to not open them yet so I could take pictures. She would ask me every 5 minutes if she could open them. I was really busy at the time and just kept saying please wait. The next thing I know Jada has my phone taking pictures of the newbies herself. At that point I knew there was no sense in making her wait ANY LONGER! She started playing with the right away! She loves them. Check out her photo below..
What we received
We got two Holiday newbies that included Winter Cheer zinzie, Trick or Treat Tika and then Kira
My Thoughts
I am really impressed! They are so cute and actually work a lot better than the Fijit Friends we had last year. I also love the price of $18.00 compared to the 49.99 price tag the regular Fijit Friends have. As a parent I will warn you that they can get quite annoying if your child plays with them non-stop around you or maybe not! (I admit I get annoyed easy LOL) I also love the size! That means Jada can pack them in her bag and take them to her grandparents and cousins! I think that these would make a great gift this Holiday Season!
Jada’s Thoughts
She is in love! She has played with them non-stop! She still has them on her Christmas list and has decided that she needs the whole set! (I am not sure about that) but I do plan to buy her a few more. Her cousin is a little older and she also enjoyed them.
BUY NOW
You can find Fijit Friends Newbies nationwide in stores like walmart, toys R Us and of course Amazon. For around $18.00
*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Mattel Fijit Friends. I received product samples to facilitate my review.*