Put away your snorkel and flippers, your
fish tank and filter and get ready for the ultimate virtual underwater experience. Applause® from
Russ, a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift,
Inc., introduces SeaPals™, a new line of marine-inspired plush that allows members to create their
own virtual and interactive aquarium amid realistic ocean scenery.
Each SeaPals character
comes with a secret code that allows you to log on to www.seapalsworld.com where you can create your
virtual aquarium. Personalize your tank with castles, sand, coral and treasure chests, and ensure
your aquarium thrives by feeding and nurturing your fish and keeping your tank clean.
Once
you’re settled in your new tank, you can choose to stay in your aquarium or jump out into the
ocean, where you can play games, chat with other fish in the sea, explore reefs and shipwrecks, and
learn about marine life.
Conquer deep-sea challenges and explore the ocean to discover
hidden treasures and collect hard to find items that you can bring back to your tank or share with
friends. Earn and collect ‘Pearl Points’ by playing games and engaging in fun activities.
To support the preservation of marine environments, RUSS will ‘seas the day’ by making
donations to local aquariums to help raise awareness about the importance of oceanic conservation.
The first ten characters in the SeaPals school of fish include the Bannerfish, Blue Lobster,
Clownfish, Sea Turtle, Shark and more. If you’re a land lover, your SeaPals character also doubles
as a finger puppet, bringing it to life on land and in your virtual aquarium. Bring the beauty of
your aquarium to your computer screen – the SeaPals virtual aquarium doubles as a screensaver when
the sea is calm and you step away from your computer.
The first ten SeaPals are available
now in stores nationwide for an approximate retail value of $11 each.
More information about
Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. can be found at: http://www.russberrie.com.
GREATDAD CONTEST
Win a Seapals plush toy by simply answering the question – what, according to you, is the best or worst part about being a dad? Funny answers, sentimental answers, or even insightful answers will be preferred. Let us know using the comment form below. Last date for entries is August 29, 2008.
Read the rules and regulations.
Contest Update: The contest is closed. See the winner’s page.
worst part is being told “I hate you”
Seeing my newborn smile is the best thing. Hearing her cry is the worst.
I am not looking forward to when my daughter is old enough for a boyfriend and worried about all that goes along with that!
One of the best things is, after feeding, having the little one fall asleep over your heart.
witnessing the birth of my son was the most amazing yet worst thing! I will never be the same.
The worst part is hearing my daughter say “that’s not how mommy does it”, especially when I already know that I am doing it wrong. However, it always makes me laugh to hear her say such a grown-up thing in such a little voice.
The best thing about being a dad is watching your children grow and knowing that you are there to help them grow into strong and loving adults. The worst thing is knowing you cannot always keep them safe from harm. From the moment my son grabbed my finger I knew I was in love with this tiny person and would be forever. I also knew that I would do anything in the world to keep him safe from harm and my stomach knots up when I think of all the things and people in the world which could harm him.
Getting to go to work instead of staying at home with the kids and cleaning up after them
best part is going camping and fishing and the hugs and kisses and someone who loves amusment parks as much as i do
The best part about being a Dad is seeing the accomplishments of your children. I burst with pride when they shoot an amazing basket during a game or accept their diploma at graduation.
having to say no
Best thing is having a close relation with my grown kids.
The best part of being a dad is seeing your children growig up to graduate from school and become responsible adults.
Getting to go to work instead of staying at home.
Worst part is that my kids live across the country and I rarely get to see them. The best part is the love I feel for them every day.
Best part of being a dad, when I come home from work and my daughters stop whatever they are doing and come running over to me for hugs and play. The worst part is when I have to punish them and they say, “they do not want me, that they want mommy.” That hurts. Of course they are 2 and 3 years old and so they do not understand some things. My daughters bring me such joy – most of the time.
The worst part of being a Dad is the reminder that all of the things you want to discipline your kids for have been done in the past…..by you.
The best part is having an excuse to play video games.
Night time feedings are the best – I am alone with the baby and we get quality time with no interruptions. The worst is of course the messy diapers.
Thanks for this great contest prize!
The best part is I’m there to heal the boo boos and dry the tears. Hugs and kisses can make everything better when they are little. The worst is watching them grow up and away from you. I just sent my youngest to college. Even though I’m so proud of her, I thought my heart would break. Thank goodness for grandkids, who are another blessing.
the best part of a dad is when a dad sticks a round for his kid the bad part is well when thay run off
The worst part is not getting enough sleep
worst is changing diapers
the nieces would love this
The best part about being a dad is the ability to relive my childhood in some way and being able to watch my son explore the world with a look of excitement and wonder.
The worst part is not gettng to sleep in anymore!
Thank you for having this. The best part about being a dad is the smiles and hugs I get every day. The worst part is disciplining my children and the lack of sleep 🙂
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the big smiles and hugs when I come home from work.
The best part about being a dad is watching my kids grow into wonderful people.
has to be diapers
The worst part about being a dad is disciplining my kids. It has to be done, but I hate to do it. I know what my parents meant when I was young and they told me, “This will hurt us more than it will hurt you.”
The best part about being a dad is when I get home from work and my son is so happy to see me. I don’t have a chance to take off my shoes, he starts saying Dad, I missed you, I missed you. Let’s play. Don’t got to work ever again. I tell him that Iif I don’t we won’t have money to buy him toys. His response was that he has thousands of toys and he’d rather play with me. What an amazing feeling. He is 3 and a half years old.
The worst part about being a dad is changing diapers, or running out of diapers when my boy needs to be changed!
Best part is knowing you influence a persons life…sad part missed moments becuase of work or becuase they think that dad doesn’t care. I personally like the vacations- where we stay home and stay up all night, heck sunglasses for work are ok once in awhile.