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How is it even possible that the original Transformers movie came out almost 11 years ago?! I remember seeing the movie in theaters like it was yesterday- it was actually one of my first dates, believe it or not. I can still smell the overpriced popcorn, hear the screams from the horror movie playing next door, and yes, I can even feel the sweaty hand of the teenage boy sitting next to me.
I came from a large family of nine, so seeing action packed movies like this on the big screen was not something we did very often, and dang, was I glad I got to see this one with surround sound and a screen larger than my field of vision. It was one of those movies that I talked about for days afterward- adrenaline still pumping through my veins. I wanted to be courageous like Sam, kind like Bumble Bee, and of course, cool like Mikaila. Hey, who didn’t want to be like Megan Fox?!
When I heard that there is a sequel, “Bumble Bee”, coming out on December 21st, 2018, I got so excited! Not only did it remind me of my younger, dating days, but I realized that I can’t wait to share a little bit of my childhood with the boys.
They are already into the rough and tumble movies and toys: cars, “fighting guys”, and building blocks literally cover every inch of the house, car, backpacks…… Moms, you get it, right? So, when I found out I was going to review some of the brand new Bumble Bee toys and apparel- I took the little ones to our local Fred Meyer to get them excited.
I can’t believe what an elaborate and HUGE display they have! I am talking Transformers, cars, lunch boxes, mugs, and even apparel for everyone in the family. Their eyes lit up and they begged me to get them just a few things. “Everything is on sale!” they persuaded. But little did they know I was shipped a box of goodies from Hasboro the night before.
It was hard to peel them away from the display, every time we walked two feet, they would somehow end up with a new toy in their hands. But the oldest’s favorite was the Bumble Bee mug that was actually shaped like his head!
As we made out way home with heads hanging low in disappointment that I didn’t buy them anything, I told them to cheer up because I had a surprise for them. I pulled out the giant box, set it one front of them, grabbed my camera, and told them to go to town.
The very first thing they unboxed was the Bumble Bee mug he wanted so badly. He was so caught up wanting to get a drink of water with it- he nearly forgot there were more goodies inside! They were so thrilled to see all of their favorites from Fred Meyer inside.
It is so amazing to see a little thing like a movie come full circle in your life. It is not often that you can have something that was so special in your childhood become something even more special to your family years later. We can’t wait to be the overly excited family decked out in Bumble Bee shirts waiting in line on opening day, and we hope you will be too!
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