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NOW CLOSED Try out a Hasbro Top 10 toy or game with your family and get a video camera to keep

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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.

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 03/08/2011 15:35

allthefires - the Elmo toy is aimed at children aged around 3 years and the Nerf is aimed at children aged 8-9 years.

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AnnMumsnet · 03/08/2011 18:56

Fancy the nerf gun do you Custy?!

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AnnMumsnet · 03/08/2011 23:09

rumpleteaser - sorry UK only
Dysgu - I'll double check but almost certainly!

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AnnMumsnet · 04/08/2011 08:52

supergreenuk - duly amended, no problem!

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AnnMumsnet · 04/08/2011 09:08

And yes you get to keep the toy Smile

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AnnMumsnet · 04/08/2011 11:35

MonsterBookOfTysons - done

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 08/08/2011 10:23

gazzalw - we'll be contacting testers this week
LTLTLT - not a problem, we'll use the email address you submitted for this rather than your registered MN one

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 10/08/2011 12:18

Maxybrown - just waiting for Hasbro to confirm the list and then will post list of testers here

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 11/08/2011 14:17

Sorry everyone - still waiting for Hasbro to get back to me - will let you know as soon as I know!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 11/08/2011 17:12

I should be able to tell you all tomorrow - sorry to prolong the agony!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 12/08/2011 11:30

Ok everyone, sorry for the delay but here's the list of testers:

saycheese
MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic
Fuzzywuzzy
Ilikepinkwine
marne
llynnnn
oxocube
Ibbydibby
fivesacrowd
lia66
cather
Huffpot
debka
Shinyshoes1
Pipkin35
LynetteScavo
wobblyweeble82
MaryBS
Inmysparetime
ChickensHaveNoEyebrows

I'll be in touch with those who've been selected via email. Apologies to all of you who applied but haven't been selected this time - please keep your eyes peeled for more exciting product tests coming very very soon...

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 12/08/2011 13:27

Sorry Tysons - but if you look quickly now there's another toy test just gone up - quick, sign up if you have aged 3-11 DCs!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 16/08/2011 10:10

Sorry testers - I said I was going to email you yesterday and then didn't - how rude of me! Just emailed you all now - toys should be with you by the end of the week!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 17/08/2011 12:02

wobbly - not courier, they're being sent out next day delivery today so will arrive tomorrow - yes, they'll leave somewhere safe if nobody's home

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 17/08/2011 12:45

UPDATE ON DELIVERIES - all parcels are being put on a before 10am delivery for tomorrow morning (18th Aug). If no-one's home then the delivery company will leave a card so you can re-arrange delivery or collect from depot/sorting office. Hope that's ok with everyone.

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 18/08/2011 11:05

Marne - have sent your query about the camera to Hasbro - will get back to you when I have an answer

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 18/08/2011 11:16

Here's what Mr Hasbro says about the cameras:

"I had a play with one of the cameras yesterday - the screen was a little dark but when i put the video on the computer is was good HD quality. The quality of the video on the screen does not resemble the actual video quality. The reason for this is to extend the battery life of the product.

If they want to use iphones, they are of high enough quality"

So feel free to use an iphone to video as long as you're confident you'll be able to upload the video onto the website.

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 19/08/2011 09:39

lia66 - Hasbro are going to send you some replacements.

cather - do you need any replacements?

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 22/08/2011 09:45

Please feel free to film how and when you like but Hasbro would also like you/your child(ren) to answer the questions they sent you with the filming tips on camera if you can please.

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 23/08/2011 09:37

Lynette - don't worry about that - we're not expecting you to do all of your filming on one day. If you think you can do some more then please do!

wobbly - if you'd rather use an iphone for filming then please do, as long as you're confident you can still upload the footage to the website.

Marne - I'll ask Hasbro to check that they can see your footage on the website.

Thanks everyone - sounds like you're really getting stuck in!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 23/08/2011 11:33

Hasbro has confirmed that they've received videos from marne, oxocube and Pipkin35 so far - thank you!

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 09:24

Will do llynnn

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 09:47

Sorry llynnn, no sign of your videos on the website. Please can you try uploading the shorter one again first and let me know when you've done it?

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 10:36

Correction llynnn - Hasbro does have your 2 vids but one cuts out halfway through - please can you try uploading it again? Assume it is the longer one.

I'll ask them to check the sound Pipkin35 and will let you know

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NewGirlHelenMumsnet · 24/08/2011 11:07

Yes, I would just put everything you've got up and let Hasbro choose/edit Ilikepinkwine

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