• great digest! RT @TheToyDetective: A week in the toy business, digested – http://bit.ly/FM0XT #
• RT @THR: DC Comics storms the film world http://bit.ly/Dg2p6 #
• nice list! RT @ohsuperheroine: Top 5 Comics That Get Magic Right: http://bit.ly/ZeRpZ #comics #
• More action behind the Voltron movie. Boy, did we love those toys. (via ICV2) http://bit.ly/poLZF #
• What are the children from OZ (that's Australia to you) into? Dan Pankraz reports. http://bit.ly/KocNp #
• RT @ypulse: PW on the pros and cons of YA books crossing marketing channels: http://tinyurl.com/mtpjo2 #
• totally agree! kid video done right. @OWTK: kid-hop video perfection. http://bit.ly/1aBIzw #
• The Game Crafter lets you design and sell your own board, card or dice game. (via Cool Business Ideas) http://bit.ly/ODqf0 #
• Yay for Domo Qees! (via #@ToyWhimsy) http://bit.ly/18eiJb #
• Treasure World Nintendo DS game takes kids on an offline treasure hunt (via @springwise) http://bit.ly/fRwWz #
• Frequent YoGabba collabs working with Britney. RT @wearepuny: Britney Spears' blog says our animated video will be released 7-27, next Mon! #
• Oh you lucky Texans: The Austin Kiddie Limits lineup is announced. (via @zooglobble ) http://bit.ly/x8ATs #
• Dachshunds are in! When in comes to design for kid's toys and clothing, these dogs are hot! (via @bambinogoodies ) http://bit.ly/8x3oH #
• Reyne Rice of the Toy Industry Association does some toy trends predictions. (via Licensing.Biz) #toys http://bit.ly/3QHfTL #
• this made me LOL @IzzyNeis #3 #lameclaimtofame #
• Stella McCartney’s new ad campaign inspired by…Bambi. (via @PSFK ) http://bit.ly/HuoHH #
• Mercury Prize Nominations are In. Go Florence And The Machine and Friendly Fires! http://bit.ly/OVaFo #
• Very cool personalized children's books. Art-inspired, not cheesy! (via @coolmompicks) http://bit.ly/IXdPd #
• RT @WhatTheyPlay: Pac-Man: Remix coming very soon to iPhone http://bit.ly/3LrFK #
• I drool over this Art Of Yo Gabba Gabba! posters on wood. (via @wearepuny) http://bit.ly/saPtk #
• Amazon partners with Archaia to release Kindle graphic novel (via PW) http://bit.ly/IUhhS #
• very cool! RT @slashfilm: The Official Comic-Con iPhone App is a must have for Con-goers with iphones http://bit.ly/1akTq4 #
• Tokyopop releases, translates French manga title Pixie. Looks good! (via SLJ) http://bit.ly/ecodI #
• Barely a blip on our radar in the US., "In the Night Garden" DVD sales break 1 million. (via @kidscreen ) http://bit.ly/HDxVl #
• Holy crap! The amazing Camille Rose Garcia is taking on Alice in Wonderland?? http://bit.ly/im8ud #
• A household fave: RT @AboutKidsMusic: So, who *is* Caspar Babypants? http://bit.ly/Wgmvk #
• Tween show review: "A heavenly pop hit, if anyone wants it." RT @THR: Ruby and the Rockits — TV Review http://bit.ly/1a8y92 #
• RT @jfreedman: Hasbro bullish on virtual worlds. Me too. Online brand extensions will become the hub of the kids entertainment product spoke #
• Someday, it will happen to you. You will turn your head for 1 second. And before you know it, your daughter will be a Disney Princess fan. #
• LittleBigPlanet inspires one million user-created levels. Wow! (via @ IndustryGamers ) http://bit.ly/zV19 #
• RT @360KID: Love this idea: drawing with GPS devices. Manuel Lima suggests use with kids. http://www.gpsdrawing.com/ #TED (thx @izahoor) #
• we are totally a shapebuilder family! RT @theikidsblog: Our favorite toddler iPhone apps. http://lo.ly/k96 #
• SLJ has a roundup of kids comics at Comic-Con http://bit.ly/Wz4Kp #
• You will love these vinyls: O-No Food Company Sushi toys . (via @NOTCOT ) http://bit.ly/zYaAT #
• Very cool alphabet prints from Paperfingers . Have the coolest room on the block. (via @coolmompicks) http://bit.ly/i1WUo #
• Amazing Where The Wild Things Are mural on a sound barrier in Saskatoon. (via @fromthefeetup ) http://bit.ly/178Da8 #
• Very excited for the Borders Ink shops. Teen-targeted shop in featuring graphic novels and YA titles. (via ICV2) http://bit.ly/16EWNv #
• Parent's Choice Award-Winning Outdoor Toys. http://bit.ly/WgYiq #
• ableplay.org is an e-tailer selling toys for kids with special needs. http://www.ableplay.org/ (via DailyCandy) #
• Harry Potter exhibit coming to Boston! http://bit.ly/IBcen #
• Cult Xbox Live Arcade title Castle Crashers is PS3-bound. http://bit.ly/8JCBp (via Kotaku) #
• Did you know there is annual G.I. Joe Stop-Motion Film Festival? (via Flavorwire) http://bit.ly/JRVLA #
• Lots of news about classic comic property "Bones" at Comic-Con (via PW) http://bit.ly/dBzvi #
• Comixology is a new comics-themed iPhone app. (via The Beat) http://bit.ly/ih4ao #
• Teen adaptation of Rhonda Byrne’s "The Secret" on the way. http://bit.ly/2RjOnF #
• Great find-The Day-Glo Brothers: the true story of Bob and Joe Switzer’s bright ideas and brand-new colors (via@tashrow) http://bit.ly/PH2fF #
• Disney uses YouTube to unveil fall tween apparel. (via Licensing Mag) http://bit.ly/Qw2Pw #
• Look forward to this RT @kidscreen: Disney Interactive heads down the rabbit hole http://bit.ly/8TOfH #
• RT @smgrimes: #FF @hensoncompany @ShapingYouth @lisa_ray @joipod @onlinemmo @cuppy @NuggetIsland @ibogost @miaC @john_carter @mediamacaroni #
• Lost 30 Twitter followers today thanks to the lovely glitch. Thanks Twitter. #
• good news! thanx RT @laurathemum: @NuggetIsland it's not a glitch…they're helping you our by deleting spammers…it's a good thing! #
• Where the Wild Things Are Comic-Con coverage. (via We Love You So) http://bit.ly/HZ5zk #
• Get your QVC on, and order the new Rubik’s TouchCube. (via Chip Chicklets) http://bit.ly/m01BA #
• Got our first issue of the amazing Okido magazine. Imagine Highlights X Urban Design X YoGabbaGabba. This is Okido… http://okido.co.uk/ #
• Eisner awards for kid and teen titles . (via SLJ) http://tinyurl.com/n2bwfz #

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I am a sucker for stop motion and claymation. Anything that eschews CGI and handrawn for some good old fashioned hand modeling has me on board. So, when I  found out that Sesame Workshop was giving Bert and Ernie claymation alter-egos, I was already a fan.

“Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures” (also known as “New Adventures Of Bert & Ernie”) are 5-minute clay-animated stories featuring the famous duo. These shorts are featured on Sesame Street in the US and as a stand-alone series in other parts of the world.  Each episode has Bert and Ernie using their imagination to journey to fantastical places like outer space, the prehistoric era, Antarctica, the Old West, Superheropolis, and Tiny Town.

While this show is sure to get a few purists up-in-arms, I love the idea of bringing Sesame characters to a new medium. Further, these two characters are coming to life in an animation style that is, in itself, classic. We aren’t seeing a CGI Ernie here. We are seeing the world’s most famous roommates  join the likes of classic properties like Gumby, Davey and Goliath, and Wallace & Gromit .

Looks like “Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventure” may be here to stay as well. This show has already won an award, with the “Secret Agents” episode taking the Gold Award for Children’s Animation at the 2009 World Media Festival and being selected at the 2009 Annecy Animation Festival.  Also, another series of five minute episodes are on deck.

Lucky UK and Australian fans can purchase a collection of these ‘Adventures’ on DVD, while we US fans will have to watch for the Adventures on TV or stream them on YouTube. Fingers crossed for a compilation disc in the US as well!

I look forward to seeing Sesame Workshop explore more outside-the-box projects like this.  One of the reasons Sesame has stayed relevant through the years is there willingness to continue explore new ideas.

Bert & Ernie: Cave Buddies

Check out this (low-quality) sample video:

More info on “Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures” (via Sesame Workshop)

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• RT @WhatTheyPlay: Electronic Arts' first "indie" style iPhone game now available http://tinyurl.com/m7xas6 #
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• Cookie Magazine gets all specialty and reviews wooden games. http://bit.ly/3PCoj #
• Cookie Magazine gets all specialty and reviews wooden games. http://bit.ly/3PCoj #
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• Random IP Revival Alert: Producer/writer for Family Guy working on "Hong Kong Phooey" film update. (via @NerdDads ) http://bit.ly/13oQ77 #
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• John and Mark's Children's Record is one of my new fave kid albums. @owtk reviews it and is totally on board as well! #
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• Overseas, Universal to release optional shorter, less explicit cut of Bruno. (via @JonathanLevine) http://tinyurl.com/n7b72n #
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• Latest trends in kids’ fashion, toys and accessories on display at Baby & Kids World Tokyo . LMNOP covers it. http://tinyurl.com/n88csq #
• Jealous…RT @GabbaFriends: Didn't get to make it to Mpls for "The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba"? Check out these images! http://bit.ly/db2iJ #
• Jealous…RT @GabbaFriends: Didn't get to make it to Mpls for "The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba"? Check out these images! http://bit.ly/db2iJ #
• RT @THR: Disney eyes another teen star http://tinyurl.com/nacad5 #
• RT @THR: Disney eyes another teen star http://tinyurl.com/nacad5 #
• RT @mediamacaroni: Great look at Kodu on XBox – programming for kids (on Punnybop) http://bit.ly/10Lc2P #
• RT @mediamacaroni: Great look at Kodu on XBox – programming for kids (on Punnybop) http://bit.ly/10Lc2P #
• The K’Nex range intros the Moto-Bots (via ToyTalk) http://bit.ly/ZqcPJ #
• The K’Nex range intros the Moto-Bots (via ToyTalk) http://bit.ly/ZqcPJ #
• Casting calls underway for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Is your child a martial arts star? via Cynopsis http://bit.ly/rFCXS #
• Casting calls underway for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Is your child a martial arts star? via Cynopsis http://bit.ly/rFCXS #
• Spring 2010: Harry Potter Theme Park opens. I am so there. (via Licensing.Biz) http://bit.ly/WkBS0 #
• Spring 2010: Harry Potter Theme Park opens. I am so there. (via Licensing.Biz) http://bit.ly/WkBS0 #
• Book property to watch: Spooky Skaters. (also via Licensing.Biz) http://bit.ly/2QF6w #
• Book property to watch: Spooky Skaters. (also via Licensing.Biz) http://bit.ly/2QF6w #
• RT @ideas4rent: Kids & Pets Inspire Less Brand Switching http://tinyurl.com/ledzlz #
• RT @ideas4rent: Kids & Pets Inspire Less Brand Switching http://tinyurl.com/ledzlz #
• Discovered the joy of VV Brown today. She will be the next big thing in music. Mark my words. #
• Discovered the joy of VV Brown today. She will be the next big thing in music. Mark my words. #
• Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/youthmedia to join #
• Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/youthmedia to join #
• Turns out we were just a few of the 5,000 turned away from the DJ Lance event in Central Park. http://bit.ly/3Zsl1g #
• Turns out we were just a few of the 5,000 turned away from the DJ Lance event in Central Park. http://bit.ly/3Zsl1g #
• Industry Gamers has some future trend predictions, including a Apple game console. http://bit.ly/UY8bG #
• Industry Gamers has some future trend predictions, including a Apple game console. http://bit.ly/UY8bG #
• SLJ reviews the Manga Cookbook. This could actually get me in the kitchen. http://bit.ly/hKAS1 #
• SLJ reviews the Manga Cookbook. This could actually get me in the kitchen. http://bit.ly/hKAS1 #
• Girls license to watch: fashion brand Pink Cookie Designs. (via Licensing Mag) http://bit.ly/16I5Hy #licensing #
• just to put it out there: I am not longer editor of the BIG BLUE DOT Trend Update. #
• Superhero show to watch RT @kidscreen: Canal Once picks up Three Delivery http://bit.ly/13vmNz #
• RT @TargetingKids: New comic books stars presidential daughter as secret superheroine: http://bit.ly/1QRtnL #
• More info on the next They Might BE Giants CD/DVD for kids. (via @zooglobble ) http://bit.ly/MYZCA #
• micro-bumper stickers for shoes are here. why not, right? (via @PSFK ) http://bit.ly/10yEmH #
• Harlequin moves beyond lonely housewives, targets teens with new imprint. (via @JonathanLevine ) http://bit.ly/qswcS #
• OKIDO is an art and science magazine for children that is absolutely beautiful to look at. (via @Babyology ) http://bit.ly/19AWQj #
• SLJ roundup of "Good Comics for Kids" picks from April to June. http://bit.ly/2FCScb #
• Hollywood Reporter coverage RT @THR: They Might Be Giants to release albums http://bit.ly/4wYzx #
• Cute plush toys double as speakers. (via @trendhunter ) http://bit.ly/yJJqo #
• RT @WhatTheyPlay: Ubisoft's first Facebook game: Tick Tock http://bit.ly/14cBFJ #
• RT @theikidsblog: iPhone app that helps autistic children communicate – http://lo.ly/j1w #
• Japanese-themed cinema set to open in San Fran this August. (via @animag) http://tinyurl.com/mmj9op #
• Preschool property to watch: Fluffy Gardens. (via @animag ) http://tinyurl.com/lttayv #
• Indie animated feature film for kids to watch for: BRENDAN AND THE SECRET OF KELLS. (via Twitch) http://tinyurl.com/ls3y6u #

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• Info on the new They Might Be Giants CD/DVD for kids! Thanks @AboutKidsMusic http://bit.ly/lv00d #
• Nintendo DS has a Blood Glucose Meter title in the UK. (via raphkoster.com) http://bit.ly/IvJDA #
• Indie animated film to watch: Dwegons. (via License!) http://bit.ly/2m6HmN #
• New kid shows coming to the CBBC. (Via Licensing.Biz) http://bit.ly/15scD2 #
• Great list! RT @theikidsblog: Top 20 Kids iPhone Apps http://lo.ly/oq5 #
• cookie magazine has rounded up all the cool nature kits. Now that us east coasters can actually go outside…. http://bit.ly/cmD0S #
• Also from Cookie Mag: So the little one has put down the NintendoDS. Your turn! Check these titles out: http://bit.ly/16gKXL #
• UK Series "Grandpa In My Pocket" seems to be quite the hit. Will it have a US counterpart? TBD. (via Licensing.biz) http://bit.ly/LaoCu #
• More info on the View Master movie. (via ICV2) http://bit.ly/4hn9p #
• In case you missed it last week….my post on Caillou…the unsung hero of preschool TV. http://www.nuggetisland.com/?p=355 #kidsmedia #
• RT @jfreedman: Weeworld survey their users' online spending and virtual goods habits. Positive indicators all around http://bit.ly/VpbbR #
• No surprise but made official: RT @kidscreen: Kids spending more time online: Nielsen http://tinyurl.com/na9dph #
• LucasArts’ classic point-and-click game Monkey Island has been remade. I call for a Maniac Mansion remake! (via MCV) http://bit.ly/7aQrg #
• Online comic book publisher Dare auctions ad space on ebay (via Clickz) http://bit.ly/sKaId #
• Locals: Putumayo Kids traveling music tour coming to Boston. http://bit.ly/2vaVgy #
• another DS tweet! RT @cshuler_jgcc: Nintendo DS Software Allows For Classroom Test Taking http://bit.ly/sjECm #
• 10 Kids Movies That Were Better Than the Book (Babble weighs in) http://bit.ly/3eZrE #
• NYC tweeps: Going to NYC with little one. Worth a trip to #Moomah ? Any other must places for toddlers? #
• Wednesday Comics is a 12-issue weekly series with 1 page stories from top talent. PW interviews editor behind project http://bit.ly/GZzd2 #
• More info on the “The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba!” show at the Pink Hobo Gallery . Me=jealous http://bit.ly/18ffHx #
• New license to watch: Korean girls' lifestyle character JaJa. http://bit.ly/yCSTb #
• Very cute digital postcard from Caillou illustrator Hélène Desputeaux : http://www.nuggetisland.com/ #
• Create a G.I.Joe avatar in your likeness and enter to win a real-life version of the figure. (via @PlaythingsMag) http://bit.ly/2hTffP #
• 100 Best Blogs for School Librarians per Online College. http://bit.ly/96u42 #
• Hollywood Reporter gives a "meh" review of Bruno: http://bit.ly/synkq #
• A sucker for handmade and original products? Bambino Goodies has a rundown of where to buy your Etsy-esque goods. http://bit.ly/Q3FxF #
• Tired of all the plastic food around the house? You will like Sweden's Bombadill play food. (via @babyology ) http://bit.ly/EbRsS #
• Papercraft fun!: DIY paper speakers via @PSFK http://bit.ly/mIcBs #
• Merchandising and licensing campaign for Gummy Bears underway. (The candy not the 80's cartoon). (via @PlaythingsMag ) http://bit.ly/Qcy3Q #
• Smarthistory is a unique multimedia guide to art history for artists, critics, and teachers. (via Flavorpill) http://bit.ly/EbRsS #
• Next time you are in Tokyo, be sure to visit the giant Pokémon Center. http://tinyurl.com/lzqovp #
• Comic-book classic Owly goes animated, gets Comic-Con debut. (via @animag ) http://tinyurl.com/lveu4d #
• MMO that may have slipped under your radar: Swedish kid-targeted Spineworld. (via Worlds in Motion) http://tinyurl.com/mrln8c #
• Off to NYC today. Tomorrow: Dj Lance Rock in Central Park! #ygg #yogabbagabba #
• We are in! RT @GabbaFriends: DJ Lance and Brobee in Central Park tomorrow how many GabbaFriends are going? http://bit.ly/bUdkt #
• Kawaii character goe mainstream, make their way to Target. (via @TokyoBunnie ) #

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In response (or at least I think) to my Caillou post, illustrator Hélène Desputeaux sent me this digital postcard  celebrating 20 years since Hélène first drew the little guy. Very cute!