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Unofficial Blues Clues Fan Club Newsletter
Vol. 98 No. 11 November 1998
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In this Month's Issue:
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o Articles or Pictures from Blues Fans
o Blue's Clues News
o Member Input
o Blue's Merchandise Update
o Blue's Clues Page of the Month
o Blue's Clues Party & Craft Ideas!
o Blue's Clues Trivia
o Blue's Clues Character of the Month
o Newsletter Helpers
o Merchandise Retailers
o Credits
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Articles or Pictures from Blues Fans
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Halloween Contest
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I hope that Everyone Had a fun and Safe Halloween! When you
get all those great Halloween Pictures, email us a picture of
your son/daughter in there Blue's Clues Halloween Costumes!
Or let us know the link of your picture if you posted them on
your webpage. We have heard of lots of neat sounding costumes
being made. We also want to see even pictures of the store
bought costumes. Send the pic and the first name and age of the
child(ren). Even Mom and Dad can enter if they dress up like a
Blue's Clues Character!!
If you don't have a scanner or access to a scanner, you can send
a picture to Lisa's Toys http://www.oocities.org/~lisastoys/ and
they will scan it for free. Just enclose a SASE if you want the
picture returned.
The voting will start mid-November and will be posted at http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/contest/. So stop
by and vote for your favorite costume.
In the December Newsletter, we will post the winners. There will
be prizes for the top winners! So make sure and send your pictures
in.
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Blue's Clues CD's
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We were contacted by a Mom that is having some trouble with the new
CD's, and is getting nowhere with Humongous Support. She is wanting
to know if anyone else has been having the same problem.
When Steve sings a son, the music does not start at the same time
as he begins singing. The music comes in about 2 seconds later,
causing the music to lag far behind. The singing and music are
not in synch with each other. She has several other CD-Rom games,
and they function without any problems.
Her computer is also fast enough that she should not be having the
problem. Does any one have any suggestions, or ideas for her! Please
let us know, and we will pass along to her. Thank you in advance!
Letter from Military Dad
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We got this letter from Jeremy, a Dad in the Military. :-)
Hi.
I just wanted to let you know that I really like you web page.
I have down loaded a couple of pictures from it for my web
page. And I have added a link to you. I didn't think that
I was really a big fan of Blue's until today. Right now, I am
stationed in South Korea (with the Air Force) and my wife and
19 month old son are living in San Antonio, Texas while I
serve my year here. My son, Austin, is in love with the show.
I was watching a home movie last week, and he heard the show
start in the other room, and he ran to go watch it. Anyways,
this morning, when I woke up I turned on the TV (on the one
military channel we get) and Blue's Clues was on. And there
I was, glued to the TV and singing along to all the songs.
Today I decided to change the look of my web page, and I
decided that I wanted Blue's Clues backgrounds in the section
that I devoted to my son. Your pictures were just what I needed.
Thank you. Here is my URL (which goes right to the pages with
Blue)http://www.oocities.org/SouthBeach/Jetty/1923/photo2.htm
Thanks again
Jeremy
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Letter from Corinne
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Hey there!
I think Blue's Clue's is a lot of fun to watch! I work at a gym
in Dennis, MA that has a day care facility attatched. The kids
can get rowdy while their moms or dads work out and as I also
try to handle business and member issues at the front desk.
They immediately sit still and are glued to the television. I
also think that Steve Burns is very talented.
Sincerely,
CORINNE
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Clothing Labels
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To make easy and good labels, use one inch wide WHITE satin ribbon.
Paint it with WHITE or PASTEL FABRIC PAINT, like Ceramacoat.
Let it completely dry.
Iron it.
Use indelible coloured fabric marker to make your own label.
Wait a minute.
Iron again.
This is a good way to make clothing labels for your childs jackets
and coats. You could even add a Pawprint to it.
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Another idea would be to print directly onto the ribbon from your
printer. All you need to do is, iron the fabric onto a 8 1/2 X 11"
piece of Freezer paper, making sure the fabric is all stuck down.
Just make sure that the printer ink is permanent before you wash it.
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Another Blue's Clues Fan
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Kathy let us know that she discovered a new Blue's Clues fan. Her
mother keeps her 2 year old daughter Sarah as well as a 75 year old
lady (Margaret) with Alzheimer's Disease. Sarah watches Blue every
day and Kathy's Mom said Margaret laughs just as much as Sarah does,
sometimes more. Margaret waves at Steve when the show is going off
and she says "I just don't know when I have laughed this much".
Margaret also says "That man (Steve) must think I am crazy !". She
really has a good time.
I think this is great! We are glad that Margaret enjoys the show also!
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20 Question Test
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Meghan is inviting everyone to check out Meghan's Blue's Clues Page,
whether you have visited before or not. Meghan and Mommy have just
added a 20 question quiz to test your Blue's Clues knowledge. So
Moms and Dads, go get your kids and see how well you'll do! Here is
the address..... http://home1.gte.net/mbh/newpage11.htm If you get a
chance, E-mail us and let me know how you did :-) We'd love to hear!
Meghan and Mommy
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Blue's Clues Marathon
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We have had a request from a Blue's Clues fan, please let us know
if you can help.
My name is Jimmy Kelly and I am 3 years old. My Dad tried to tape
the BC Marathon that Nick ran on Columbus Day. However, our VCR
ate the tape. Do you know anyone who may have taped it and could
send us a copy. My Mom will gladly pay the expenses. I would
like the tape because I am at school when it is on. I know my
parents would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!!
Jimmie Kelly
If you would be able to help, please send us an email mailto:bluesclues@cheerful.com?subject=Tape_Help. And we will forward to
Jimmy and His Dad.
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PowerWheels Recall
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Even though this isn't Blue's Clues we thought it was important to
pass this information along. FisherPrices, PowerWheels have had a
recall on a good majority of them made before October 1998. If you
have access to the internet you can find out more information at
http://www.powerwheels.com. At their site you can put in the names of
your Powerwheels vehicles and they will tell you if they are affected.
"The vehicles' electrical components can overheat and cause fires.
Children can suffer injuries from fires and house fires can occur.
Additionally, wiring problems can prevent the vehicles from
stopping. "
PowerWheels will fix the vehicles free at authorized dealers. On the net
you can also find out where to take them to be fixed. Until you can get
them fixed they request that you disconnect the batteries from the vehicles
as a precaution. You can also call Powerwheels at 1-800-977-7800 anytime.
If you would like us to forward you a copy of the news release, please
email us at mailto:bluesclues@cheerful.com?Subject=Powerwheels .
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Little Bear
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Since many kids that watch Blue's Clues also watch Little Bear we are
inviting you to join our Unofficial Little Bear Fan Club at http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/littlebear/ We hope to start
sending out newsletters in Mid-December and send out bi-monthly. If
you have any ideas or suggestions, please send them to us. Let us know
if you don't have internet access, but would like to be part of this club.
They will be releasing more Little Bear merchanise later this year,
including Puzzles, Games, another Plush Little Bear, puppets and more.
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Remember, if you have any pictures or drawings or ideas of Blues
Clues, please let us know and we will be happy to put it in the next
newsletter. Or if you would like to submit any articles, send them to
mailto:willie-dyllan@geocities.com?subject=Newsletter.
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Blue's Clues News
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Humongous Software
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The Humongous Website, has now created a section that has the "Making
of Blue's Birthday Adventure!" at http://www.humongous.com/bluesclues/bluesclues9_9/makeblue/index.html.
Get ready for an extra-special treat, because Humongous will take you
on a behind-the-scenes tour as Blue's Clues jumps from your TV screen
to your computer screen! The resulting CD-ROM is different than just
about every game you've ever seen! Blue's Birthday Adventure looks
different than most games because the graphics contain real objects
with real textures. Blue's Birthday Adventure even features real video
- just like the TV show.
It is really neat! Take a few minutes to stop by and see it!
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Steve & Blue in the News
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- People Magazine had an article in the October 5th issue on Page
81 of Steve & Blue with a short interview with Steve! The cover is
"TV's 40 Most Fascinating Stars of 1998".
- TV Guide - October 31-November 6 - "Parent's Guide to Kids' TV".
Steve is hugging Blue are on the front Cover! and there is a nice
article inside, "Paw Prince". Which talkes about The sweet Magic
of Blue's Clues!
If you are unable to find the TV Guide, you can check the article
out online at http://www.tvgen.com/tv/magazine/981026/ftr1a.htm. The
inside article has a picture of Blue holding Steve up! Very cute!
- Everywhere you look, Steve & Blue are showing up! Blue's Clues is
ranked as the Top Preschool Program! (As if we didn't already know this!)
- Internet Tongight - Cable TV channel had a special on Blue's Clues
Webpages on 10/12/98. Several sites were highlighted on the show.
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Member Input
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Survey
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For the past two months we have been asking everyone what Blue's Clues
Merchandise they would like to see Nickelodeon Come out with. We have
decided to divide the list up into two different groups, the first is
a want list, that is currently available, and where. And the second
want list is what is not available that we are sending to Nickelodeon.
Want List - currently Available
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Backpack - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Blue's Clues Stamps - Available in stores, hard to find
Board Puzzles - Becoming available very hard to find
Dishes/Silverware - Available in some stores
Hat - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Magenta - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Party Stuff - Now available (http://www.bcity.com/lisa/party.html)
PJ's - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Sleeping Bag - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Slippers - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Steve Shirt - Nickelodeon Exclusive
Stickers - Available in stores (Party stickers also available)
Thinking Chair - Nick Exclusive - $500 yes $500 for the chair!
Wish List
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Alarm
Bandaids
Bath Products
Bathtub Toys
Bedding (Sheets, Pillows, Comforters)
Blue Print Studio Software
Blue Shaped Cake Pan
Blue Video - starring our child
Bubbles
Calendars
Cars
Cereal
Character
Christmas Ornament
Clothing - more accessable
Clothing Adults
Clothing Infants
Cookie Jar
Costumes - adult
Costumes - Magenta
Curtains
DiaperBag
Fabric
Flash Cards
Framed Pictures
Frames
Fruit snacks
House - like a Barbie House
Infant Toys
Keychains (for older kids and parents)
Little Figures
Lunch boxes
Magnets
Mailbox
Mailbox Kits
Mittens Hats Scarves
Motts Applesause - more available
Mr Salt
Mrs Pepper
Nightshirts adult
Nintendo/Sega Games
Paprika
Pencils
Pez - type candy dispensers
Photo safe stickers
Pillow Buddy
Plastic Figures
Playhouse tent
Pos-a-Magenta
Posters
Pullups
Replacement crayon - been told available but haven't seen
Robes
School Items
Shovel/Pail outside toys
Slippery Soap - soap - was available Exclusive Nickelodeon
Sneakers
Steve Clothing
Steve Doll
Steve Shirt - adults
Sun Glasses
Sweatshirts
Tapes (music) - Coming available in Feb 99!
Thinking Chair - more resonable for kids
Toothbrushes
Towels
Training pants
Underware
Videos - more
Wall stickups
Wallpaper
Water Toys
Thanks for filling the survey out, and we will let you know if we hear
from Nickelodeon.
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If you have a suggestion, for a survey, please let us know. If we don't
get a good response from the next surveys, we will be dropping this
portion of the newsletter. :-)
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Blues Merchandise Update
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Party Goods
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Well the Blue's Clues Party Goods are official Released and are popping
up everywhere! They are really neat. Unfortunetly Willie's Birthday
has already passed, but great for those who are having birthdays in the
next few months!
We have posted pictures of the Blue's Clues party goods at http://www.oocities.org/~lisastoys/party.html.
Blue's Clues Bedding
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We talked to Nickelodeon and they are in the process of making Blankets
with Blue's Clues on them. They are to be ready in the next month or two.
But they said there is no guarantee that they will be for sale before
Christmas. :( I have also heard a rumor that they are going have all the
other bedding items available sometime early next year. Will post further
information as I came across it.
Blue's Clues Magazine
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We sent off for the free issue of the Blue's Clues Magazine from Campbell's
Soups. We recieved it a couple of weeks ago. And it neat, Willie ran off
and had a ball with it. :-) Him and daddy had done all the puzzles before
I even got home. But there still is not much more information about the
Price of the Subscription or the number of issues that will be available.
This exciting activity-filled magazine includes games, coloring pages, stores,
and puzzles that children and their grown-ups can do together. It makes
learning fun for everyone! These activities are a great way to share time
with your kids. This is also a special section for parents.
The current issue is only available through a promotion from Campbell's
Soup. (Check last months newsletter for more information).
If you would like to be added to their mailing list send:
Your Name
Your Child's Name & Birthday
Address
City, State and Zip
Send to:
Blue's Clues Magazine
c/o Nickelodeon Magazine
PO Box 37215
Boone, IA 50037-2215
They will send you information later when it is available. I will also
post this information in the newsletter as soon as I get it. At the time
of this newsletter, I have not heard anything.
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BLUE'S CLUES PAGE OF THE MONTH
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Our Page of the Month is Morvia's Free Blue's Clues Graphics at http://members.xoom.com/Morvia/Blue/blueindex.html
Morvia's Graphics are really cute, and the only things she asks for in
return is a link back to her site, along with you uploading the images
to your own personal page, and not linking to her site. (And please do
add a link, so others can find where you got them.)
Blue Bordered Backgound Sets -
http://members.xoom.com/Morvia/Blue/bluesets.html
Friends of Blue Bordered Background Sets -
http://members.xoom.com/Morvia/Blue/friendsets.html
Blue & Friends Tiled Backgrounds -
http://members.xoom.com/Morvia/Blue/tiles.html
Odds & Ends -
http://members.xoom.com/Morvia/Blue/oddsends.html
Weither you are creating a new Blues Clues page or updating the look
of your current Blue's Clues Page, please make sure and stop by and
see her graphics.
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If you would like to create your own Blues Clues Fan Page, you can
get a free page from Geocities (who hosts our page). Go to
http://www.oocities.org/EnchantedForest/ and sign up for a page in the
kids section of Geocities. And then join the Original Blue's Clues Webring http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/bluering.html. Let us know if you
have any questions, and maybe your site will be featured here next month. :-)
We select sites from the Webring or others that we come across.
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Blue's Clues Party & Craft Ideas
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Red Thinking Chair
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Jan told me how she solved the red thinking chair problem. She had purchased
a small reclining chair for her grandson Jay to be like his Pepere. Only
the fabric on it was awful and always covered in the cats' hair. One day
after spending an hour vacuuming it off once again She told Pepere lets cover
the chair with a sheet. She had better things to do with her time. Then
it hit her - a red sheet. She went and got one and covered the chair. It
doesn't collect all of the hair and her 2 year old Jay was tickled to death.
She purchased the chain from Sams Club for $39 or $49. The sheet set was
around $20, and she used the Flat sheet to cover the chair! So her "Thinking
Chair" cost her around $49 or $59. Thats around 10% of the cost of the real
'Thinking chair' which runs $500!
Craft
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June made her daughter Valerie, her own personal Notebook. She printed
pictures from the internet, used Yellow construction paper and thin cardboard
and tied them together with Tie Wire. He daughter loves this better than
the one that came with her Blue! (June also said that it must be good, because
someone stole her first one when they were at the park, so she had to make
another one for Valerie!)
Craft
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Carrie & Kaleb purchased a small mailbox from Walmart and decorated it. Kaleb
loved it even before they got it decorated.
Party Idea
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For Bryan's birthday his Mom, Tara got the idea to use the Wilton Dalmation
Cake Pan, and use Blue Frosting to create a 'Blue'. It looked like Blue
and Bryan loved it!
Party Ideas from Melissa
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1. Use any blue candy - ring pops, blue raspberry blow pops, etc..
2. Use blue party bags (available from craft type stores) and have the
kids draw Blue (or draw it yourself), or their favorite character,
on the bag and color it as part of the activities or something to
do when they get home
3. Use the 101 Dalmatians lollypop mold and white chocolate candy
melts, dying the melted mixture blue with food coloring.
4. Use any sort of party favor that's blue - I've found blue Winnie
the Pooh plastic forks and spoons, and blue birthday candles. You
could also make a batch of homemade playdough (I cup flour, 1/2 cup
salt, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 tbsp. oil, 1 cup water and food
coloring to desired shade. Heat in a pot, stirring until the
consistency of mashed potatoes and fairly dry looking. Take out
and knead until smooth. Voila!).
5. Of course, there's the wealth of coloring books in stores and
coloring pages on the net. You could use patterns for the Felt
Friends to cut out felt pieces for the kids to glue together and
make their own.
Party Ideas from Laurie
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Invitations - On the outside they say "You just got invited" and a picture of
Blue. On the inside they say "Please join Blue and her friends as they help
Cody celebrate his 3rd birthday.". They made a Large Blue to play "pin the
tail on Blue". They are also doing a craft at the party, they are making a
magnet of Blue out of Felt and glue on the googlie eyes. Of course she hope
to find a "Steve Shirt" so her son can dress 'up for his important role'.
We hope Cody's birthday (November 3rd) is Fun! Happy Birthday Cody!
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You can find all the party ideas on our site at
http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/partyideas.html.
If you have any other party ideas or suggestions, please send
them to mailto:willie-dyllan@geocities.com?subject=Party_Ideas and we
will list them here next month and our site. :-) Again, thank you to
all those who sent their suggestions in. :-)
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BLUE'S CLUES TRIVIA
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OK Blues fans, here's a chance to test your knowledge.
What does Each of the following Give Blue for her Birthday?
1) Steve
2) Magenta
3) Shovel & Pail
4) Baby Bear
5) Blue's Friends (us)
6) Tickety-tock
7) Slippery Soap
8) Gingerbread Boy
Answers:
1) Turtle - Turquoise
2) Picture of Blue & Magenta
3) Flowers
4) Book
5) Stuffed Blue Dog
6) Clock Puzzle
7) Bubbles
8) Gingerbread House
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CHARACTER OF THE MONTH
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The character of the month is....
Paprika!!
Paprika is Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper's baby daughter! She is very
cute. She cannot talk yet, but she dreams of becoming a singer! Paprika
hardly ever goes anywhere without her rattle and bottle. She is shorter
than her mommy and daddy, and is reddish brown instead of black or white.
Paprika first appeared on Blue's Clues in the episode titled Blue's News.
Watch for her the next time you watch!
by Erin - Nire1985@aol.com
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NEWSLETTER HELPERS
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I would like to thank those that have helped with this edition of the
Unofficial Blue's Clues Fan Club Newsletter. :-)
- all those who submitted Party Ideas
- all those who submitted The craft ideas
We have set up a volunteer page, and if you would like to help with any of
the above sections, or if you would like to help create a new section, please
stop by http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/volunteers.html and let
us know how you can help. :-)
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Merchandise Retailers
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Lisa's Toys
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Lisa's Toys is our *New* online toy store, specializing in Blue's Clues
Merchandise. And will soon be adding Little Bear Merchandise to our store.
Here is a list of a few of the items that we have:
- Blue's Activity Kit - $9.99
- Blue's Clues Game - $13.99
- Blue's Clues Playset - $4.75 *NEW*
- Blue's Clues Giant Floor Puzzle - $13.99 *NEW*
- Blue's Clues Party Items **NEW**
- Blue's Clues Wooden Puzzles **NEW**
- and a lot more
For information check our site athttp://www.oocities.org/~lisastoys/.
If we don't have something that you are looking for, let us know, and
we will see if we can get it for you. We accept Visa, Mastercard, checks
or i-checks (internet checks).
You can also sign up for our free Mailing list at http://www.oocities.org/~lisastoys/bluemerch.html#list and we will let you
know when we receive any new merchandise.
We also still have our mirror site at http://www.bcity.com/lisa/.
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CDNow
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Several people have been finding the two Blue's Videos that are
available to purchase. If you are not able to find them in a store
near you, you can purchase them from CDNow.com .
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Amazon
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Amazon.com has been selling the Blue's Clues books as fast as they get them in. :-) They are expecting another shipment later this month.
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Credits!
Editor-in-Chief: Lisap (mailto:lisap@mindless.com)
co-Editor-in-chief: William (mailto:willie-dyllan@geocities.com)
Home Page: http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/
This unofficial Blues Clues Fan Club Newsletter is published
monthly. To subscribe (it's FREE!) go to
http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/blue/club.html#join.
Blue's Clues images copyright 1997-98 by Viacom & Nickelodeon.
This Fan Club is maintained for the enjoyment my son, and other
Blue's Clues Fans. We are *NOT* connected with the production of
Blue's Clues. - bluemail@nickmail.com
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Last Updated: November 15, 1998
Copyright c 1997-98 by Willie
Email: willie-dyllan@geocities.com
Home Page: http://www.oocities.org/~willie-dyllan/