Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to review The Bella Sara website and trading cards where there is this magical world of horses that girls (or boys if they are interested) can collect trading cards for and then go online and enter the code on the card and their horse comes to life on their computer screen.
Well Bella Sara has graciously allowed Team Mom reviewers the opportunity to review two new products; Bella Sara Miniatures Series 1 and Bella Sara Treasures.
I’ll start with the Bella Sara Miniatures Series 1. Here is a little info from Bella Sara:
– Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever created for girls, features horse-themed fantasy cards that offer positive, inspirational messages.
– Miniatures introduces a brand new product line of 20 velvety horses from the land of North of North for you to collect, trade display and cherish.
– Miniatures brings a tangible third diminsion to the magical horses of Bella Sara that can also be experienced through trading cards and in online and video game worlds.
– Included in each Miniatures pack are one random velvety horse, a random bonus code redeemable online, and a full-color checklist.
OK let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Here is what I liked about the Miniatures collection:
- They’re cute. I could totally seem them on a little girls shelf in her room.
- It’s a nice idea about trading them. Being that it is completely random as to which one you are getting when you buy the Miniatures, trading them insures that each little girl and her friends get the horses that they need and want.
- The price is right (suggested retail price of $1.99) and makes for a wonderful stocking stuffer idea.
Here is what I did not like about the Miniatures collection:
- The size. They are so tiny that I have visions of stepping on these things in the middle of the night, because really…what kid picks up ALL their toys ALL the time???
- The velvety feel kind of creeps me out. Not sure why…but it does. My daughter, on the other hand, loved how they felt.
- I don’t care for the fact that it is random when you purchase them as to which one you are actually getting. I know my kids would have melt downs if they were really wanting a particular one and ended up with one that they already had 5 of.
- In each package, you have a sheet that shows all 20 of the horses offered with a little box that you can check off to keep track of which ones you have. I wish that there was a check mark or an X in the box showing which horse you got. It took me a minute to find one of the horses I had only because the color of the spots on the horse in the picture was not the same as the colors on the horse that I actually got.
Would I buy this for my daughter? I suppose if it was something she was totally into and would just die if she didn’t have it (haha), but I wouldn’t willingly buy them to get her interested into it. Maybe if they changed the size of them I would.
Bella Sara Miniatures Series 1 Collection becomes available on March 3rd.
Now for the Bella Sara Treasures. Now these, I really like. These are like the Pokemon cards for girls. Only each card has an inspirational message on it. For example, one of the cards I got says “listen to those who encourage you, and encourage those who listen”. I think it is VERY important to instill positive messages into our daughters and what better way than with something that they are interested in, is popular with their friends, and fun to collect and play?
A little from Bella Sara:
– Treasures is the eighth series in the popular Bella Sara line, which has sold more than 55 million cards to date.
– Treasures brings a new element to BellaSara.com with more printable activities including bonus codes, coloring pages, wallpapers, a poster and jigsaw puzzles.
– This series features rare jewels, amazing natural wonders, historical artifacts and fantastic magical items, to explore and cherish.
– Starting February 27th through April 30th, the website, www.bellasara.com is giving fans a chance to win an exciting Treasure Hunt Party of their very own!
Like I mentioned above, I really really like the Bella Sara trading cards, specifically the Treasures series. Other things I liked about the Treasures Series are:
- The price. The suggested retail price is $2.99, making the Treasures Series a nice stocking stuffer, addition to a birthday present, etc.
- The positive messages that each card has.
- The ability to enter a code online and bring your horse on your card to life.
- The stickers and tattoos that come with each Treasures pack add even more fun to the Bella Sara collection.
I can’t say there is honestly anything that I did not like about the Treasures collection. My kids (son and daughter) both love the cards. My daughter more so than my son, but that is to be expected. My daughter puts them in her play purse and carries them all over the house.
The Bella Sara Treasures trading cards are also available on March 3rd.
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