Wednesday, November 12, 2008

All Star Buddies: Review and Giveaway!

I was introduced to a fun new website created for kids ages 6 and up. It is a fun new site where kids can play and interact in an online world that is Sport-themed! AllStarBuddies.com is a "safe" place where kids can kick balls, shoot pucks and score touchdowns without breaking something indoors.
“Varsity Heights” is the name of the town kids interact in. Members receive a user id and password for their own account. The “Locker Room” is where kids log in to the world and select one of seven sports-themed, animated characters as their onscreen persona, which can be changed as often as a child wants to. The “All Star Buddies” animated characters in Varsity Heights include: Chip, (the “Golf Buddy”)Blitz (the “Football Buddy”)Deuce (the “Tennis Buddy”)Striker (the “Soccer Buddy”)Ace (the “Baseball Buddy”)Swish (the “Basketball Buddy”)Deke (the “Hockey Buddy”). Kids of all ages and skill levels can enjoy this game, compete and socialize. The online chatting is in safe codes, so only words that are in the site's dictionary can be typed. Among the different “zones”, players will find various games and activities where they will compete for coins that can be cashed in at virtual stores like Fluff ‘n Stuff for customized features and accessories, such as a crazy orange faux hawk hairdo, silly eyes or a funny mouth. There are many fun places to visit, games and activities offered on the website:
Varsity Heights Stadium Games- Suit up and head straight to Varsity Heights Stadium to tackle great sports-themed games featuring All Star Buddies like Blitz’s Fumble Rumble, Striker’s Breakaway Invasion, and Deke’s Ice Block Rock.
The Arcade - Race over to the Arcade and challenge your friends to classic arcade-style games or enjoy the silliness that happens when you over-indulge on junk-food snacks, just like in real life. In Varsity Heights, though, you can learn the lesson of how bad junk food makes you feel without suffering through a stomach ache!
School Zone - Your brain is like a muscle that always needs strengthening. Head over to the School Zone and let Ms. Applebee test your brain power with games and activities like “Math Splash” and “Animation Station.” (Since kids may be a little reluctant to visit School after real school, the site’s designer moms will offer bonuses, extra coins and other incentives for stopping by for a little learning.) Visit the playground next door to play kick ball and watch your character climb up and slide down the slide.
The team behind the site’s development are constantly innovating and investing in the site to make it better and more fun, so check back frequently to see what’s been added!
There is a special collection of the seven All Star Buddies plush toys which are available for purchase at selected specialty toy and gift stores. Each high-quality, plush character comes with a unique, promotional code that children can enter online to receive extra privileges in Varsity Heights.

Founded by Caryn Burns and Cindy Prince, two moms with a passion for sports, fitness and their children. Using individual and multi-player games, children learn about problem-solving, goal setting, good sportsmanship, teamwork, fitness, good nutrition and environmental awareness – all while having a fun online experience that will keep them coming back for many “extra innings.”
Caryn Burns and Cindy Prince created All Star Buddies from the two things they knew best, kids and sports. Each comes from different career backgrounds: Caryn, the buyer and merchandiser of a family-run pharmacy; and Cindy, a CSW specializing in counseling adolescents and families. Together, they combined their knowledge and enthusiasm to create All Star Buddies, a series of interactive based plush toys that teach kids real-life lessons and healthy living in a fun and imaginative way.
Would you like to win a plush from All Star Buddies? One SassyFrazz reader will win their choice plush sport ball, which comes with the special promotional code to enter online. This contest is open to all readers living in the Continental United States. Go to the AllStarBuddies website, take a look around (check out the site) and pick out which plush buddy you would like to win (click on meet a buddy). Come back and comment with the name of the buddy you would chose if you won. You may come back each day and enter again, just leave a comment about which sport you like best, or sport team. Click here to see how you can earn extra credits to win, and click here to see guidelines and the official rules. Contest will end on November 28th, at 7:00 PM CST. GOOD LUCK~

96 comments:

Jenn S. said...

My son is a big baseball fan, would love to win Ace.

Kristie Duren said...

my son has cp and he loves to collect stuffed toys he likes to take them to the doctor visits ( witch is many) he would love Ace the baseball.

Shelley said...

I would LOVE to win Ace! My hubby played baseball all through school & college. We hope that our son will follow in his footsteps

Anonymous said...

I would love to win Blitz! My 8 year old son plays little league football and my 4 year old cheers for his team! That would be soooo awesome!

Keyo said...

i would love to win Striker. I am a big time fan of soccer! i lovee the brazilian team, esp during world cup! :)

Keyo said...

i hav your button on my blog as well! :)

Keyo said...

i also am subscribed to you
(keyomikothari@gmai.com)

thanks

Shasta said...

My son likes soccer, he would love Striker the Soccer Buddy!!

Shasta said...

I subscribe to your feed.

kygirl said...

Ace the baseball.

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

ace is adorable as we love bb mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

subscriber

Stephanie said...

striker or chip
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Cat@3KidsandUs said...

I would love to win the football buddy, Blitz for my son.
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Cat@3KidsandUs said...

extra entry - your button is on my right sidebar
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Rita M said...

Blitz the Football Buddy for me!

mverno said...

ace is excellent

Karen said...

Ace :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Brian M said...

I just brought my son in to show him the page and he said that he liked Ace the baseball buddy. I hope I can win for him.

peg42 said...

I'd love to enter for Ace. My son is the biggest baseball fan and would really love Ace. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

patty said...

Defintely ACE. We love our local baseball team.

chromiumman said...

the football buddy

Cat@3KidsandUs said...

Daily entry 11/15 - My favorite sport is football! I love the KC Chiefs but they stink this year.

Anonymous said...

ace:)

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judybrittle said...

I think Blitz the football buddy is really cute.

judybrittle said...

I'm a subscriber.

Anonymous said...

Ace

Karen said...

Count me in please :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Anonymous said...

All of them are adorable but Holt likes Blitz the football buddy best. Thank you

Anonymous said...

I like "Blitz"!

Jenna said...

I really like Swish. They are all very cute though. Thanks for the giveaway!

Julie Donahue said...

Ace the Baseball looks cute

Julie Donahue said...

I have your button on my blog.

Stacey Moore said...

ethan would love ace the baseball!

thanks!
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Stacey Moore said...

blogged you at prizeatron:
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thanks!
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Stacey Moore said...

we have your button!


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Tonya said...

Blitz (the “Football Buddy”) is cute.

Football and Fried Rice said...

My son would love meeting Blitz, for sure!!

littlelatina said...

I'd love to score swish

Andria said...

We would love Striker the soccer ball. Thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

I would love to win Blitz the Football-we are definitely a football family, thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

I am a subscriber, thanks!

Idaho Jill said...

Your button is up on my contest blog here:
www.contestsandgiveaways.blogspot.com

thanks!

Karen said...

Count me in :)

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Anonymous said...

I'd like to win Striker for my son.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

DOODLEGIRL said...

Striker (the “Soccer Buddy”)

tatertot374 said...

Ace would be perfect for my son. Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Karen said...

Love Blitz :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Idaho Jill said...

Back again to say I'd love the Blitz! I am huge Colts fan, thanks!

fancyfeet48 said...

There all so cute.

Becca Ann said...

Blitz for us!!

cdrury said...

cdrury@gmail.com
Blitz the Football Buddy

Idaho Jill said...

Back again to win the Blitz! :)

My husband loves the Steelers, I love the Colts-it's a fun time when they play each other!

holly K said...

My son would love ACE!!! cookiecutter72 AT hotmail dot com

vboackle said...

i like ace.

ky2here said...

WE need Ace!

Anonymous said...

Chip the golf buddy is cute.

PattyMar said...

Would like an entry in, and thanks.ffbbcourtney(at)hotmail.com

tatertot374 said...

Ace would be perfect for my son. Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Idaho Jill said...

Back again to talk about football...hmmmm...I am in a Survivor Pool at work and have Denver this weekend-hope they win!

rosannepm said...

We like the football ones as we love Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears

Idaho Jill said...

I am back again today for my daily All Star Buddies Blitz fix! My hubbie's Steelers won last night, so he was a happy camper! thanks!

Karen said...

Love Blitz the Football buddy :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Elizabeth said...

I like the Deuce buddy!!

LINDALSHOT said...

LOVE the baseball guy.
Go Cincinnati Reds!

Unknown said...

My favorite is Swish.

Unknown said...

I would chose Ace if I won.
jennielee685@gmail.com

Karen said...

I want Blitz :)

ktgonyea at gmail.com

Idaho Jill said...

Back again to say my Colts won last night, yay!

arvard said...

My grandkids would love these.

Unknown said...

My favorite sport is basketball.

Idaho Jill said...

Back again...can't wait for the football games on Thursday-gotta love em, thanks

imaclutz89 said...

Striker the soccer ball. I love soccer.

Anonymous said...

My favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

Love basketball.

Idaho Jill said...

Back again-hoping for a Colts and a Steelers win this weekend (and maybe a win for me of this Blitz, too? :) )

thanks

idahomom said...

This soccer family would love Striker.

Anonymous said...

def. blitz! i love football!

go cowboys!

kodiieeexx@aim.com

Unknown said...

I love Basketball!

susan1215 said...

Blitz is my favorite

Kobi said...

Blitz would be great for my grandson who's father is a football fantic

Becca Ann said...

We love blitz

imaclutz89 said...

Would love to win striker!

imaclutz89 said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I love the sports team from MLS Red Bull New York!

Tammy said...

I would love to win Deke the hockey buddy!

klp1965 said...

blitz is my fav :)

Anonymous said...

I think college basketball, especially during "March Madness", is the most exciting to watch. So I would go with "Swish" :)

mcj4tlj@comcast.net

Terri Dell said...

We watch a lot of football so it would be Blitz

Candie L said...

My six year old is obsessing over basketball. Swish would be great for him

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

patty said...

I would love ACE. We love baseball in our family.

Noggy said...

I would love to win Blitz the football buddy!

Donna said...

My son would love Swish.
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Donna said...

I subscribed.
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Donna said...

I put your button on my blog.
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lilyk said...

I would choose Chip if I won.

Unknown said...

I would like to win Ace. garrettsambo@aol.com