Merchandise Monday: Keep the Cold Out!
The official start of winter is rapidly approaching. Let us help you keep the cold where it belongs – outside!
Merchandise Monday: The Merch Awakens!
Not so long ago in a warehouse very, very close… In honor of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” which opens in theaters next month, we thought we would showcase some new merchandise we just got in from the Dark Side. These items are sure to please fans of all ages and make great gifts since the holidays are right around the corner! Whether you’re a longtime collector or just starting out on the epic journey, these fun – and functional – items won’t disappoint!
American Tourister® Star Wars™ BB8 or Kylo Ren 18-inch Softside Upright
Just in time for the new movie, American Tourister proudly launches its collection of Star Wars™ character luggage products. Built to AT's traditional quality specs, the AT/Disney® product is perfectly sized for children. Due to Disney regulations, this item will ship during week two of December.
American Tourister® 21-inch Hardside Spinner - Star Wars™ Darth Vader or Stormtrooper
Prepare for your trip to a galaxy far, far away by securing your belongings in a sleek Star Wars™ suitcase. The hard shell has the same cool Darth Vader or Stormtrooper graphic on both sides and an expansion zipper for extra packing room. Spinner wheels ensure during smooth travels across the Empire.
Bulb Botz™ Star Wars™ Darth Vader or Stormtrooper Light-Up Alarm Clock
Become an elite soldier of the Galactic Galaxy with the Darth Vader or Stormtrooper alarm clock! The easy-to-read LCD screen is powered by the Dark Side. Push down on the head to activate the light and set the alarm with the buttons on your evil new friend’s back.
LEGO® Star Wars™ Darth Vader or Stormtrooper Clock and Watch Bundle
Feel the power of the Dark Side with the Darth Vader or Stormtrooper clock and watch bundle. This menacing decor features a digital lighted display and alarm clock. The snooze and backlight functions are activated by pushing down on the minifigures head.
LEGO® Star Wars™ Imperial Assault Carrier™
Transport TIE Fighters into battle against the rebels! Load a minifigure into the cockpit, grab the lifting handle ready for flight and push the triggers to release the four mini TIE Fighters. Twin spring-loaded shooters and rotating gun turret with dual stud blaster are at your disposal! Includes Agent Kallus, Imperial Officer, Sabine Wren in Mandalorian outfit and two TIE Pilots, plus an Imperial Astromech Droid, and assorted weapons
LEGO® Star Wars™ Shadow Troopers
Defeat the enemies of the Empire with the elite Shadow Troopers battle pack! Protect the Empire with the silent and mysterious Shadow Guards. Defeat the toughest enemy with their deadly Lightsaber staffs and when backup is needed, call in the Shadow Stormtroopers on their flick-missile-armed speeder.
LEGO® Star Wars™ Snowspeeder™
Speed over the icy planet of Hoth with the agile Snowspeeder™ microfighter. This miniature version of the Rebellion’s attack craft is perfect for mini battles and includes two flick missiles and even a mini cockpit for the pilot to sit in. Power up and get ready to take down some AT-ATs!
Merchandise Monday: Falling for Fall!
The first full week of fall is upon us, and in the spirit of the new season, we’ve decided to highlight a few new items that are perfect for this time of year. Whether you’re planning a last-chance camping trip, gearing up to do some pre-winter yard work, getting a head start on holiday shopping (yes, we said it) or just looking forward to spending time with the family in cooler weather, we’ve got something for everyone.
Black & Decker® 12-amp Blower Vac
Keeps your yard neat and tidy with the 3-in-1 blower, vacuum and mulcher. Blow through leaves and debris with ease – the Anti-Clog Vortex Impeller™ prevents clogging when mulching while grinding up to 10 bags of mulch down to one. The blower vac offers two speed selections for flower beds, is powerful enough for matted leaves and has tool-free switching between vacuum and blower in seconds.
Coleman® Getaway Camping Package
Enjoy the great outdoors with the Getaway Camping Package from Coleman®. It includes the Coleman Go!® 4-person tent, a Sidekick lantern, two mesh Quad Chairs with back pockets, two Bryce™ warm-weather sleeping bags, a 45-can sport collapsible cooler and 2-burner propane stove. What more could you ask for in this all-inclusive camping package?
Dooney & Bourke™ Pebble Grain Zip Zip Satchel
The Zip Zip Satchel is a beautiful classic shopper in rich, supple, softly pebbled leather. It features two inside pockets, one inside zip pocket, a cell phone pocket and an inside key hook. Handle drop length is 4” and strap drop length is 15.5”. It’s got plenty of space and loads of style for the office, running errands, going out on the town – wherever life takes you!
Fitbit® Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband Black
The Fitbit® Charge tracks steps, distance, calories and your all-day activity and monitors your sleep with a silent vibrating alarm option. Display shows daily stats, time and real-time exercise stats as well as notifications. The band is water-resistant, textured and comfortable. Wireless syncing syncs your stats automatically so you can share with friends and family or compete in Fitbit challenges.
The North Face® Canyonwall Jacket
Stay warmer while belaying in this heavyweight, hard-face fleece for men and women. The dense, gridded fleece backing provides additional wind protection at the crag. Both versions feature wind-resistant fleece, collar lining, reverse-coil center front zip, elastic-bound cuffs and a hem cinch-cord. Stay warmer longer with the Canyonwall jacket!
Pandora® The Colors of Fall Bracelet
The Colors of Fall bracelet from Pandora® expresses the beautiful colors of fall leaves! A sterling silver Pandora clasp bracelet features one each of Fascinating Ochre, Fascinating Orange and Fascinating Red murano glass beads and two Inspiration Within clear cubic zirconia beads. Add this to your Pandora collection or wear it alone for a stunning tribute to the season!
Trek® 820 Mountain Bike
Trek®’s Mountain Bike is a fine all-around bicycle that features a great-riding steel frame with a relaxed, upright position you’ll love and bump-busting suspension fork that smooths the road and trail. Plus, it sports a quick-shifting, easy pedaling 21-speed drivetrain, powerful linear-pull brakes and quality Bontrager® components. Available in men’s and women’s.
Vivitar® Nerf Action Cam Digital Camcorder
The Nerf Action Cam Digital Camcorder lets aspiring photographers capture extreme videos share them with their growing fanbase. The cam features 5.1MP, Full HD 720p, 4x digital zoom, 2” full touch preview screen and more. The package includes a USB cable, waterproof casing, bicycle mount, stand accessory, lithium battery, AC charger and easy guide. Get ready for the action!
Vivitar® Nerf Rebelle Action Cam Digital Camcorder
Let the young photographers in your life run wild with the Nerf Rebelle Action Cam. With the action cam, kids can capture extreme videos and share them with their friends and fans. The HD cam features a 2” full touch preview screen, 5.1MP and a Micro SD card slot (card not included). It measures 7.7” W x 5.8” H x 4.5” D and weighs 1.1-pounds. Get out there and get active!
Yankee Candle® All Day Fragrance Ensemble - Macintosh
Enjoy a true Yankee Candle® experience with this versatile trio. It will have your home and vehicle wrapped in true-to-life fragrance. The All Day Fragrance Ensemble includes a 14.5-ounce Medium Classic Jar, 6-ounce Fragrance Sphere and Car Jar Ultimate. Macintosh – so vividly real you can almost taste the unmistakable crunch! Nothing says “fall” like this classic scent!
Merchandise Midweek: Outdoor Fun for Kids
Happy belated Memorial Day – and happy unofficial start of summer! If the kids aren’t out of school yet, they soon will be, and they’ll be full of energy – and free time – to burn. Lucky for all you parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers out there, Hinda is fully stocked with great outdoor kids’ toys for all ages! This is just a smattering of the fun and functional items we have to keep kids occupied and in motion. Nap time should be a breeze!
Huffy® 12” Pro Thunder Boys' Bicycle
A perfect starter bike for your little one, this single speed, 12" boys’ bicycle is for ages three and up and features steel diamond frame and unicrown fork with pressed dropouts, rear coaster brakes, a junior padded seat with graphics and training wheels.
Huffy® 12” So Sweet Girls' Bicycle
This So Sweet bike is the girl’s answer to the Pro Thunder and offers all the same features, including steel rims, an integrated seat post and crossbar pad. This is a great first bike for kids ages three and up who are just learning to ride!
Lego® DUPLO® All-in-One-Box-of-Fun
OK, so LEGO® is more of an indoor thing, but the kiddies will need something to do on those rainy summer days! This set has a whole load of DUPLO® bricks for fun building and rebuilding for creative play. It’s a perfect set for a toddler’s first introduction into Lego!
Power Wheels® Barbie™ Jammin' Jeep® Wrangler
Gear up for a music-filled driving adventure! This redesigned Wrangler looks just like the real thing – with the added fun of Barbie™ colors and graphics! Realistic details include a pretend radio with six jammin’ tunes, working doors and a rear storage area – plus plenty of built-in safety features.
Power Wheels® Dora and Friends Lil' Quad™
This sporty ATV features fun Dora and Friends graphics and colors and is designed specifically for toddlers with easy push-button operation and comfortable footrests. It’s sturdy and rides low so it’s easy for little ones to get on and off by themselves.
Power Wheels® Ford F-150
Kids can take off on a real driving adventure in the Ford F-150, which features realistic side-view mirrors, a built-in windshield and a roomy truck bed! They can even lift up the hood to find a realistic-looking “engine.” The truck’s big, rugged tires make it easy for kids to take their adventures off-road, too!
Power Wheels® Kawasaki KFX®
With its twist grip throttle and sporty styling, kids can experience the excitement of real ATV riding in their own backyard! Ruts, wet grass, gravel, mud and rough terrain are no match for this Kawasaki. It won’t get stuck where the others do — taking kids on a thrilling adventure
Sagaform® Water Bottle with Ice Piston
All this outdoor fun really works up a thirst! Make sure the kiddies stay hydrated with these colorful summery bottles from Sagaform®. This sturdy plastic water bottle has a pop top spout and screw on lid with lid strap – not to mention the self-contained ice piston that keeps your water cold!
Merchandise Midweek: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Shopping Season!
We know you’re not quite recovered from your sugar coma, but the end of Halloween signals the three Ss of the holiday season - shopping, shopping and shopping! Before you head out in the cold and snow to hit the hot and crowded malls, take a peek at what we’re anticipating being some of the most popular items and categories of the 2014 season.
From fashion and fragrances to fitness and fun (yes, there are a lot of Fs) you’ll find something great for everyone on your list – all ages, interests and price points! And remember – while you’re busy running around, making lists and shopping ‘til you drop, there’s no harm in picking up a little something special for yourself! Hey, you earned it!
FASHION
Citizen® Ladies' Two-Tone Stainless Steel with Swarovski® Bezel Watch
Add some sparkle this season with the Swarovski® Bezel Watch. It features a two-tone stainless steel bracelet, a round 26mm case with Swarovski crystal bezel, mother-of-pearl dial with gold-tone stick indices, minute track, day and date window and luminous hands.
Citizen® Men's Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Industrial detailing sets a masculine tone on this watch by Citizen®. It features a stainless steel bracelet, round 38mm case, black textured dial with silver-tone Roman numerals, date window, stick indices, three hands and logo, quartz movement and is water resistant to 100m.
FITNESS
Fitbit® Flex™ Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband
Drop those holiday pounds with Fitbit® Flex™. Wear this slim, stylish device all the time and get the motivation you need to get out and be more active. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned and shows you how you’re stacking up against your daily goals.
Garmin vívofit™ Fitness Bracelet
vívofit™ learns your current activity level, then assigns an attainable daily goal. As you meet your milestones, vívofit will adjust your goal for the next day, gradually nudging you toward a healthier lifestyle. Earn virtual badges and view your progress at the Garmin Connect™ online community.
FRAGRANCE
Georgio Armani Acqua Di Gio 1.7-oz. Men's
This fragrance for men is a scent of freedom, full of wind and water – perfect harmony of salty sea water and sunny Mediterranean warmth play on the skin. Bitter citrus, rosemary and spices are softened by a woody base with a warm, musky trail.
Marc Jacobs Daisy
Always elegant, always enchanting, but not too serious, Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth with vintage edge. Sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, timeless flavor of Marc Jacobs' groundbreaking feminine designs.
FUN!
Bose® QuietComfort® 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes like never before with Bose®. Proprietary Active EQ and TriPort® technologies give the music you love a deep, clear sound. At the same time, noise cancelling technology monitors the noise around you and cancels it out, helping you focus on what matters.
iLive™ Bluetooth® DUO Wireless Headphones + Speaker
Fill your head – and the world – with music. With the flip of a switch, Duo transforms from headphones into a portable speaker system. Listen wirelessly with Bluetooth® or attach the included audio cable to listen to non-wireless devices, offering amazing versatility.
LG 49/55-inch Smart 3D LED UHDTV with WebOS, 2160p
Watch your favorite holiday classics on the 49” or 55” Smart 3D LED UHDTV, which pairs the stunning clarity of ULTRA High Definition with elegant Cinema Screen design. Witness the breathtaking quality of both 4K and near-4K: the Tru-ULTRA HD Engine converts your SD/HD video to near-4K resolution.
Loopdeedoo™ Spinning Loom Kit
Design friendship bracelets and make them in minutes with the Loopdedoo™ spinning loom. It's fast, easy and fun. Just wrap the threads around the Loopdedoo device, turn the knob, guide the thread and minutes later it’s done! Make necklaces, anklets, belts and more for almost instant holiday gifts!
Playvisions® Sands Alive! Deluxe Set
Consisting of all-natural ingredients, the sensation of Sands Alive! is similar to cookie dough yet totally dry to the touch. Pack it hard to make roads, then lift it up and watch it flow. Mold it into hard, durable shapes and with a soft touch, it will break apart and appear to move, almost as if it were alive!
Merchandise Monday: A Nightmare on 34th Street
Colorful leaves are scattered all over the ground, the sky is gray and there’s a chill in the air. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for Hinda’s annual round-up of Halloween(ish) merchandise! The only nightmare here is the thought of having to pick which of these items is the best – they’re all so great! Treat yourself to a few of these and have a happy and spooky Halloween!
Acu-Rite® Digital Weather Station with Forecast/Temperature/Clock/Moon Phase
Plan your trick-or-treating with confidence using this handy tool! Keep track of moon phases, weather forecast, temperature and more with the wireless weather station. Using patented Self-Calibrating Technology, the weather station provides your personal forecast of 12- to 24-hour weather conditions generated from a wireless sensor in your backyard, giving you the most accurate weather forecast available for your exact location.
Eureka® Lady Bug Girls 30-degree Sleeping Bag
No creepy-crawlies here! She’ll be snug as a bug in a rug this fall when she cozies up in the Lady Bug sleeping bag! It’s constructed of a durable polyester taffeta shell and liner with a Number 5 non-locking self-repairing zipper. It features a double layer off-set multi needle quilt construction and is rated for a temperature of 30-degrees F. Includes a stuff sack.
LEGO® Duplo® Super Heroes Batcave Adventure
Everyone’s favorite superhero, Batman™, is always ready for Halloween! Enter the Batcave and get ready for some exciting adventures! Park the Batwing and get to work with all of the amazing Batman gadgets, but watch out – Catwoman is sneaking about! Kids will develop creativity and building skills with this iconic, easy-to-build set featuring lots of extra bricks for extended play.
Namco Bandai Games Pac-Man™ and The Ghostly Adventures for PS3® and Xbox® 360
Pac is back in an all-new experience for a whole new generation of fans. The story begins as the menacing ghosts escape from the creepy Netherworld to invade PacWorld. These frightening ghosts cause nothing but trouble wherever they go! Pac and his two best friends, Spiral and Cylindria, rise to the challenge of protecting their home in a big, bustling, bonkers world of action, adventure and just plain wackiness!
Razor® Jr. Monster Kix™ Scooter
Turn your little tyke into a little monster with the spook-tacular new Razor® Jr. Monster Kix™. The extra wide deck and 3-wheel frame help young riders stay on their feet as they build coordination and balance, while the detailed hand grips kick start young imaginations for some monster role play!
Razor® Jr. Zombie Kix™ Scooter
Get ready for an outbreak of infectious fun and laughter with the all-new Razor® Jr. Zombie Kix™. Designed for little monsters still building their coordination and balance, this awesomely spooky ride lets kids play the starring role in their very own park or playground zombie invasion. But beware – this scary scooter is tons of fun long after Halloween is over!
Merchandise Monday: Summer Break Fun!
The kids have been out of school for over a month and, unless they have an unlimited supply of toys and entertainment options, chances are they’re going to get bored. Stave off this dreaded day with fun new toys for kids from our assortment. Some of these items are great for rainy days while others are definitely enjoyed best outside. Everybody wins.
LeapFrog® LeapPad2™ Custom Edition Green
Customize the best-selling, kid-tough learning tablet with sticker skins and digital wallpapers—100-plus ways to make it unique! Choose from 10 fun sticker skins, including ones your child can color. Mix and match them with 11 wallpapers. Removable sticker skins come off easily, so your child can swap styles without any mess.
LeapFrog® Scribble & Write
Light up early writing skills! The LeapFrog® Scribble & Write provides stroke-by-stroke guidance and features a new mode that provides instant accuracy feedback. Children trace the lights to get practice writing uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers.
LEGO® Friends Heartlake Pet Salon
Celebrate the grand opening of the Heartlake Pet Salon – everyone's excited to check it out! Help Emma to shampoo her friend Joanna's pretty white poodle in the bubble bath, then trim and clip her on the rotating grooming table. Use the blow dryer and brushes to make her perfect!
LEGO® The LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace
Revel with Unikitty in Cloud Cuckoo Land, the happiest, most positive and creative place in the universe! Join Emmet, Wyldstyle and all the master builders in this multi-colored playful paradise where the sun is always shining and a cute snail glides between the bright flowers.
nabi® DreamTab™ 8-inch Kids Tablet
The DreamTab™ 8” Kids Tablet features nabi® OS 3.0 Blue Morpho™ which starts with Android™ Kit Kat and adds over 400 kid-focused, parent-approved features. Dream Pro Studio™ is a powerful suite of creative tools that teach your children how to draw, animate, author their own books and edit movies like a pro.
Swimline CoolJam™ Floating Basketball
This great pool game puts all the rules of basketball into the water for extra fun! The frame and rim are constructed from PVC that will insure longevity. Featuring a full-color, blow molded, hard body backboard for extra support, every cannonball will turn into a slam dunk.
Swimline Remote Control Submarine
Fun for the pool, lake or bathtub, the Remote Control Submarine climbs and dives below water surface, turns left and right and comes complete with a search light and long range transmitters – 27 MHz frequency.