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When Jackson was a few months old – before I knew him well enough – I bought him a second-hand Thomas the Train set.
Okay, to tell you the truth, I didn’t just buy him one set. I went a little crazy. I bought him TONS of trains, tracks, etc. I don’t even know how much. But it cost me too much money – even at a swap meet.
But I figured – he is a boy. He will love trains. Even I loved playing with our wooden train set when I was young. My siblings and I would play for hours, reassembling the track a million different ways.
When Jackson was old enough, I pulled out one of the sets. (I thought I would keep it exciting by only introducing one box at a time.)
But to my disappointment, Jackson was less than interested. Apparently, playing with trains was not his thing.
First, it was sports that had his undivided attention. His first word was “ball,” and he was obsessed with hockey. Before he could walk, he brandished a hockey stick, crying out, “ball!”
But soon my testosterone infused son’s other interests appeared and I learned that, among a few other things, Jackson was made to rid the world of evil! Yes – Jackson was preoccupied with the conflict of good and evil. Everything was “good guy vs. bad guy.”
As an anti-violence kind of girl, I was horrified. Despite the lack of toy-guns in our house, Jackson instinctively knew how to arm himself with stick or finger or rubber spatula and wage war on invisible enemies.
I tried to redirect his action-needs to Rescue Heroes. At least there he had good role models who bravely came to the aid of people in need. But while it worked for awhile, he outgrew Rescue Heroes and discovered things like Pokemon, Star Wars and Transformers.
So when an email popped into my inbox asking us to review the new Transformers Cybertron – The Ultimate Collection, I knew I had to say yes. My son would be devastated if he knew I said no!
And, by now, I have accepted his love of Transformers. I recognize his innate need to fight bad guys with fast paced action characters. I have bought him Transformers toys – which he plays with for hours on end – and let him watch numerous webisodes on www.hasbro.com.
need to destroy evil forces.
“This power-packed release features all 52 episodes from the long-running 2005 Cartoon Network series based on the classic program from the ‘80s. TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON: The Ultimate Collection includes hours of adventures full of intrigue and surprise and is the ultimate gift set for fans of the legendary “robots in disguise”. The seven-disc set is available for the suggested retail price of $61.99.”
The PR firm actually accidentally mailed the two prize copies to us in Canada. So, for you Canadian readers who always get left out of contests, I am going to keep this contest only open to Canada! WooHoo!
If any of you Canadians have kids that like Transformers, leave a comment here to enter to win. We have two copies to giveaway to two lucky Canadians.
The Transformers Cybertron – The Ultimate Collection is incredibly cool, I must admit. If your boy is a Transformers fan, he will be thrilled to have seven discs of Transformers action.
We will announce the winners on August 22nd.
This giveaway is only open to Canadian shipping addresses.
Robyn says
My son would be so happy if I won this for him.
Ilissa H. says
I loved the movie and this looks great! Thank you for the chance and opening this giveaway to Canadians only! Don’t see that very often. 🙂
danandmarsh says
Wow what a prize, my grandson would thoughly enjoy this movie!!
Amana Singh says
Thanks for a great contest. Transformers are way cool!
Susan says
Sometimes I think I buy toys mostly for my enjoyment of watching the kids play. More often than not, the toy will be opened and played with for about 2 minutes and then they move on to something else and I’m all like, but hey, this toy is so neat..why don’t you want to play with it? My husband thinks I’m making up for my childhood. haha
Renee Kuntz says
Have 3 boys who would love this!
Shannon says
Wow transformers, my boys would love this as well as their father. They are so into transformers
Great contest
Tara R says
I must say that your son sounds a LOT like mine!!! We did the train thing too 🙂 Luckily my second son liked trains!
Both my sons would be more than a little excited to win this!!
Holly says
My son would be over the moon if I won this prize. He is already planning out his Transformer’s contest for Halloween. You have to love the enthusiasm of children!
Jennifer Walker says
My son’s interests change so often. Elmo long-behind, Diego rules right now.
I’m sure Transformers will be coming up soon. A perfect gift to put away for Christmas!
Melanie says
Yep. If it explodes, whizzes, crashes, or turns into anything, my son is all over it!
CynthiaK says
Woohoo! Yay Canadian Giveaway!
Max, despite my best efforts, also has a penchant for the good vs. evil storyline. One day it’s Buzz Lightyear vs. Zurg, the next it’s Captain Hook vs. Peter Pan. He’s only recently discovered just how cool robots are and that they, too, can save the world from evil!
Max would think this was the cat’s meow.
Bonnie says
Excited that Canadiens are up for this.
My son talks about transformers but I have never let him watch. I guess I do need to cut the cord someday…lol.
Martha C says
I was disappointed that neither of my boys liked trains either. We only bought one set 🙂 We are total Pokemon fans and will be forever, don’t ask how many we have becasue I am too scared to count.
Ginny says
Hope I win 🙂
Mary_Freebies says
My nephews would love to watch these. I am sure!
Kristi says
My son went through the Thomas phase for awhile and now he’s TRYING to do the transformers thing. Like you, I have been fighting it but I think it’s inevitable.
Amydeanne says
I”ve got 2 boys! and I’m canadian!!! ooooo would my guys love this!!
bebemiqui says
My son loves transformers.
Toni says
OOps – I missed the Canadian part – please delete my comments! 🙂
Toni says
My son is amazed with transformers as well – but I shouldn’t be surprised – I thought they were pretty cool when they first came out 🙂
Penny says
My two grandsons are so into Transformers. Forget the trains, just bring on the transformers. I would love to win this for them.
Great contest and very nice it is just for Canadians.
Trish says
I never got it, but my son too thinks they are awesome!
Katie says
My son loves the Transformers as I did when I was a kid!
Kelly D. says
My son is a Transformer fan!! My husband took him to the movie on opening night!! I don’t know who would love this gift more, my son’s or my husband!! I know both would love to win!!
Megret says
I know my son AND husband would enjoy this. :0)
Thanks!
Megret
melissa says
Wow, Gavin would love this!
Tammy and Parker says
My oldest son Brant, is also a lover of all things sports! He would sleep each night not with stuffed animals, but with his collection of balls.
Parker loves balls too. But trains? Trains rock Parker’s world, lol!
Org Junkie says
Yay for a Cdn giveaway!! My son would LOVE this so much. He too was never into trains and instead adored action figures from as young as 2. His younger brother though loves trains and isn’t so much into the action figures 🙂
A Girl Named Dallan says
I so identify with your challenge. We were also a no-guns household, to little avail. I finally began evaluating everything that came into our home for its WPI (“weapon-conversion potential”). (Actually, I think I remember one little guy picking up a curved section of Brio train track and turning it into a pistol.)
I remember a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon I once saw. Calvin was pointing his finger and firing at things, as boys will do. His dad said sternly, “Put that gun away.” In the next frame you see Calvin opening his hand back up. “Sigh.”
I love little boys.
casual friday everyday says
Oh my sons love trains. I couldn’t imagine them not. Every child is different though. And I imagine my kids will graduate up to the Transformers one day!
:–) Nell
munchkinsandmusic says
My kids have done the same thing with toys! I will pull out a toy I think they are going to love and then…not interested.