Archive for the ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ Category

Yo Gabba Gabba is at Jack in the Box

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Oh, I know what you’re thinking. At least, I know what I’m thinking—I’m thinking that when it comes to toys in kids’ fast food meals, it’s hard to know what to wish for.

On the one hand, if the toy is something objectionable and/or crummy, you have to weigh the pros and cons of sneaking it into the trash under cover or darkness. Or dealing with what happens when it breaks .

On the other hand, if the toy is something cool, then your kid wants to eat fast food every single meal.

it’s a double-edged sword, to be sure.

That said, most of us parents succumb to the siren song of the easy drive-through meal at least once in a while, and it’s a convenient carrot to dangle in front of the kids if the toy is something they love. And so the current Yo Gabba Gabba kids’ meals toys at Jack in the Box may grant you a couple of months of good behavior and compliance, really, as Junior works towards collecting all five finger puppets.

Plus, there’s a special link on that page to save 10% on your purchase of Yo Gabba Gabba items at the Yo Gabba Gabba Store here at Ty’s Toy Box, and many of our offerings are already marked down.

It’s hard to argue with savings and well-behaved children. Even if it does cause “Party In My Tummy” to get stuck in your head. (Yeah. Sorry about that part.)

Jack Black: new friends with Yo Gabba Gabba

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Did you happen to catch the new Yo Gabba Gabba episode last week on Nick? It was called “New Friends” and starred Jack Black. This behind-the-scenes video will give you a taste of it:

If you missed it, you also need to go visit People.com and watch Black’s Dancey Dance in its entirety. Trust me. You need to see it.

Don’t forget to visit the Yo Gabba Gabba Store here at Ty’s; the “New Friends” DVD (which of course includes Black’s episode on the show) will be released tomorrow—April 7th, 2008—and will be available for purchase immediately. [Edited with an update: Here it is!]

Because, really, who’s not going to want Jack Black’s Dancey Dance in their video library?

Yo Gabba Gabba has arrived at Ty’s Toy Box!

Monday, October 27th, 2008

My name is the Toy Box Mommy, and I like to DAAAAAAAAANCE!!!

Well, okay, I’m probably not nearly as cute as those kids you get to see rocking out to Yo Gabba Gabba’s music, on television, but I have to admit that they do set my toes to tappin’. Even if no one wants to watch me dance. (Especially my children. “Mooom! You’re so laaaaaaame!” they lament. And sadly, they are correct.)

Don’t worry—I’m not going to dance. I’m pretty sure it’s in my contract somewhere that I will refrain from “bustin’ a move” here on the blog. Or even referring to it as “bustin’ a move.” Um. Oops!

Anyway, my dance skills—or lack thereof—are not the issue, here. The issue is this: The Yo Gabba Gabba Store is now open at Ty’s Toy Box! It’s your one-stop destination for everything Yo Gabba Gabba, including Dancey Dance Brobee, which is just about guaranteed to be more fun and less annoying than whatever this year’s tickle-me-Elmo does. (Yes. I said it.)

And check it out: In addition to the great Yo Gabba Gabba fun for kids available on the dedicated Nick Jr. site and the Official Yo Gabba Gabba Site, I’ve just discovered the Gabba Friends fan site (check out the baby dressed as Muno!) and Yo Blogga Blogga!, the Yo Gabba Gabba production blog. So there’s plenty of places to go when you need a little more DJ Lance and pals in your day.

Erm, I mean, when you’re being an excellent parent and selflessly finding the stuff your kids like. Naturally.

Yo Gabba Gabba starts anew, with parents’ favorites

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

To your kids, it’s just going to be some random people on their favorite show. But to you, it’s going to be a veritable carnival of personalities you love, showing up to join in the fun.

(Hey, it worked for Sesame Street, right?)

Yup, Monday marks the beginning of the second season of Yo Gabba Gabba on Nick Jr., and the line-up is impressive, to say the least. There’s a whole slate of new episodes planned, starring many names that might surprise you. Next week will bring:

– Monday, Sept. 22 (11:30 a.m.) — “Birthday” — Melora Hardin teaches “Dancey Dance”; The Ting Tings perform; Mark Mothersbaugh makes a cameo; Biz Markie in “Biz’s Beat of the Day” segment.

– Tuesday, Sept. 23 (11:30 a.m.) — “Games” — Mates of State perform; Mark Mothersbaugh in “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.

– Wednesday, Sept. 24 (11:30 a.m.) — “Talent” — Amare Stoudemire teaches “Dancey Dance”; Hot Hot Heat performs; Mark Mothersbaugh in “Mark’s Magic Pictures Segment.”

– Thursday, Sept. 25 (11:30 a.m.) — “Animals” — Jimmy Eat World performs; Mark Mothersbaugh in “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.

– Friday, Sept. 26 (11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.) — Encores of “Birthday” and “Talent.”

I really didn’t think anything could top Jan from The Office teaching a Conga line, but later in the season will be seeing Amy Sedaris and Jack Black (just to name a couple of the stars on the slate), so who knows. Really, when you take a show the kids love and interject actors the parents love, you can’t ask for much more.

The Nick Jr. Yo Gabba Gabba site even has a new game, in honor of the new season. Your little one could probably pass some time playing on there, while you’re waiting for Jack Black to show up.

[Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon]

Nick Jr. gets funky with Yo Gabba Gabba!

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Yo Gabba Gabba! was announced about a year ago, and speculation commenced as to which network would pick it up. This week Nick Jr. put out a press release not only proudly claiming the series (and announcing its imminent debut), but making it sound like something the parents might want to watch, too:

Nickelodeon invites preschoolers and their families to rock out with Nick Jr.’s new live-action music series Yo Gabba Gabba! The interactive, half-hour 20-episode series, produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN, will debut with a simulcast of the premiere episode, “Eat” on both Nick Jr. and sister network NOGGIN on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT*) with an encore on Nick Jr. at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Nick Jr. will premiere a new episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! every day from Tuesday, August 21 – Thursday, August 23 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) and the series will air regularly weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. Through an original beat-driven soundtrack and innovative retro style, Yo Gabba Gabba! highlights simple life lessons in the lives of preschoolers, like sharing, healthy eating and making their bed. The series’ unique magazine format features original animation, vibrant walk-around puppets, real kids, diverse music genres, and celebrity and musical guest appearances in every episode.

The first season of Yo Gabba Gabba! will feature a recurring role by Hip Hop legend Biz Markie in a “Biz’s Beat of the Day” segment where he teaches preschoolers how to beat-box, and a recurring role by singer, illustrator and composer Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) in a “Mark’s Magic Pictures” drawing segment. Additional guest stars include, Elijah Wood in the premiere episode (”Eat”), Mya, The Shins, Sugarland, Rahzel, Tony Hawk, Laila Ali, Sean Kingston, Nikki Flores, Hector Jimenez, Smoosh, The Aquabats, The Aggrolites and Cornelius.

It’s just as well that I don’t have preschoolers anymore; I don’t know that I’m cool enough to watch this.

Want to find out more? If you’re still looking for info after reading the whole press release, check out the Yo Gabba Gabba! website or check out some of the clips available on YouTube. In fact, I’ll leave you with this one, but I warn you: it’s a real earworm. I’m sorry. (Then again, if you must have a song stuck in your head, why not one about eating your veggies?)