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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 03/08/2011 13:44

We've been asked by Hasbro to find 20 MNers to try out their top 10 bestselling toys and games with their family (2 families per toy). We're looking for folks who are not only willing to try the toy but who are also happy to record a short video review with their child(ren) playing with the toy or game and to add feedback about it to a thread on Mumsnet. There are 10 toys/games to choose from:

Playskool Elefun Busy Ball Popper (minimum age 12 months) RRP £29.99

Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo (Not in the shops till the 19th September, so this is a chance to get it first!) RRP £69.99

Littlest Pet Shop Tree house Playset RRP £44.99

FurReal Friends Cookie My Playful Pup RRP £74.99

Transformers 3 Ultimate Optimus Prime RRP £79.99

Star Wars Ultimate Force Lightsaber RRP £39.99

Nerf Vortex Nitron (Not in shops till 10th September, so this is a chance to get it first!) RRP £44.99

Bop It XT RRP £26.99

Simon Flash RRP £26.99

Monopoly Electronic Banking RRP £27.99

You need to be willing to video your child playing with the toy. These videos will be used on Hasbro websites and possibly on some retailer websites (e.g. Argos). As a thank you for giving video feedback you will get to keep the video camera (Vivitar DVR 610) and 4GB memory card (RRP £50) that Hasbro will supply you with. If selected, you will be advised about filming requirements and how to upload the footage to Hasbro. All testers will also be required to give written feedback on Mumsnet on a thread.

The toys will be sent out w/c 15th August and you'd need to submit your video by Wednesday 31st August. We'd like to gather your written feedback on a thread on Mumsnet shortly after (w/c 5th September).

If selected you will be sent the toy which will be yours to keep. If you aren't selected please do look out for the feedback thread as we'll be opening this up to all MNers to add their own reviews of any Hasbro toy or game their child is currently playing with. Everyone who does so will be entered into a draw where one winner will receive a £250 high street voucher.

To sign up please click here.

Many thanks
MNHQ

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 12:04

Pipkin35 - yes, unfortunately the sound is out of sync with the video - please can you have another go? You can use a different video camera/iPhone etc if you'd rather.

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 12:21

pipkin - pls can you give it another go with the camera and uploading? If it doesn't work again then we'll come up with a plan B. Sorry, hope that's ok.

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 17:01

llynnnn - I think that will be fine - they're going to edit the videos anyway so shouldn't be a problem. Thank you!

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/08/2011 11:08

pipkin - just checked with Hasbro and the sound on your second vid is still out of sync but it's ok - they think they should be able to fix it in the edit and they have enough footage from you now - thank you for persevering, you may stand down now!

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/08/2011 11:09

Chickens - they've got your video now, thanks!

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/08/2011 11:46

Yep - they've checked it and all looks fine Chickens

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 26/08/2011 09:31

oh dear fuzzywuzzy - I'll let Hasbro know you're having problems and see if they have any advice

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 26/08/2011 10:58

Here's a bit of advice from Hasbro: Have a look at the Vivitar website and try downloading the Vivitar Experience Software at the bottom of this page. I cannot guarantee it but the drivers might be included when downloading this.

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 26/08/2011 12:12

Good luck!!

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 31/08/2011 17:10

lia66 - yes, all received and fine thank you!
ilikepinkwine - your videos are fine too, thanks

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 01/09/2011 09:26

ibby - yes, that's fine

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 01/09/2011 10:17

ibby - Hasbro have got your film and it's all fine, thank you.

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 01/09/2011 13:05

That should be fine ibby

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 16/09/2011 11:01

Marne - I've asked Hasbro and will get back to you

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 19/09/2011 15:04

Hi all - the winner of the best video will be announced here later this week (hopefully on Weds)

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 21/09/2011 16:38

Hasbro would like to say: "thanks to everyone for all their hard work and creativity in creating the toy tester videos, they are all very original and give a great overview of the products features and benefits."

The winner of the £100 high street voucher for the best video is...

Ibbydibby

Congratulations - Hasbro will be sending your voucher out very soon!

AnnMumsnet · 27/09/2011 13:44

ibbydibby - Helen is on hols at the mo...please bear with me and I will ask her on her return - will be 10th Oct.

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 11/10/2011 10:04

Hi ibby - think I've worked out where the confusion lies - in the OP I said that there would be a £250 prize draw for non-testers who have a Hasbro toy who added feedback. However, Hasbro decided not to do this after we'd started the recruitment. The voucher you have won is for best video - I'll chase Hasbro now and let you know when to expect your winnings!

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 25/10/2011 11:27

ibby - sorry about that - will find out and let you know

NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 08/11/2011 10:14

Sorry - still no news - will chase again, really sorry about this

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