Thursday, September 8, 2011

Product Review and Giveaway: My Pet Firefly™ by Gemmy Industries

CLOSED -- Congrats, Donna!



What is My Pet Firefly™?:


My Pet Firefly™ is a series of fun, comically styled fireflies set in glass jars. The ‘firefly’ flutters and flies around the inside of the jar with a realistic motion. True to its name, the firefly also lights up with an ultra-bright LED light that closely mimics the bioluminescence of a real firefly. The custom sculpting on the glass helps to further diffuse the light to create a dazzling spectacle. Three colors are available in the My Pet Firefly™ line: pink, blue and traditional green.

The patented technology at the core of the product creates movement within the jar that appears to be truly random. The user may also direct the firefly to flap or flutter its wings on command by tapping in a pre-programmed sequence on the jar or lid.

My Review:

Last month I stumbled across the My Pet Firefly™ series at our local Cracker Barrel.  I was fascinated with the technology and the appeal it had with the children playing with it at the store.  After that, I had to contact Gemmy Industries to find out more and see if they would allow me to write up a review and offer a giveaway.  You don't know how excited I was when I heard back and received a sample My Pet Firefly™ in the mail to try out.  As soon as I took the My Pet Firefly™jar out of the box, Savannah ran right over to me to see what I had received.  With a simple tap on the jar, the My Pet Firefly™ jar came to life with a green firefly flying around inside.  Savannah was mesmerized. She couldn't stop smiling and laughing, and couldn't keep her eyes off the glass jar.  I let her tap the lid, which also activates the firefly.  She beamed and smiled from ear to ear.  I couldn't believe how one toy could make a child so happy.  


I haven't seen anything else like the My Pet Firefly™ on the market.  What a novel invention that will sure keep children captivated for years to come.  This past summer we introduced Savannah to the fireflies that lit up the country nights, and it is nice with the colder weather coming to continue to share in this amazing and magical site.  I have placed the My Pet Firefly™glass jar on Savannah's dresser and walk by periodically and tap it to activate it.  Each and every time, she smiles and wants to see it again.  

If you are looking for a unique gift for a child or even the pickiest of shoppers, then you must check out the My Pet Firefly™today from Gemmy Industries.  This would make the perfect holiday gift or birthday gift for that special someone in your life.  And, if fireflies are not your thing, you can also purchase a glass jar with a butterfly in it, from the Butterfly Collection.




--BUY NOW--

You can purchase your very own My Pet Firefly™ at Cracker Barrel stores nationwide.  To learn more about the My Pet Firefly™ series and other Gemmy products, including the My Butterfly series, visit their website today.
--WIN IT--


One lucky Inspired by Savannah reader will win their very own My Pet Firefly™.  To enter, please complete the MANDATORY ENTRY first, and then as many EXTRA ENTRIES as you like.  Make sure to include your email in address in the first comment, so that I can contact you if you win.

MANDATORY ENTRY: First, you must be a GFC follower.  Then, head on over to Gemmy Industries and tell me something else you learned about their company or another product you like.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

(Please leave separate entries for each, along with your email address)

1) Subscribe to my blog via email (2 entries)

2) Follow me on Facebook (1 entry)

3) Enter any of my other giveaways, leaving a comment with the name of the giveaway (1entry per giveaway entered)

4) Blog about this giveaway. It must include a link to this specific post, as well as a link to my blog, http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/. (In your comment, please leave a link directly to your post – 3 Entries)

5) Follow me on Twitter (1entry)

6) Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry per tweet, per day; please include link to tweet in comment below)

Enter to #win My Pet Firefly™ @GemmyUSA  @rmccoy1234 http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/ #giveaway (Ends 9/29)

7) Like Gemmy Industries on Facebook, and leave a comment letting them know Inspired by Savannah sent you.  Make sure to include the url to this post/giveaway in your comment (2 entries)

8) Vote for me on picket fence blogs (See button on right side of blog -- One entry per vote, per day)
9) Add this giveaway to a Giveaway Linky site  (5 entries)


Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends on September 29, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. I will then use Random.org to choose a winner. Winner will have 48 hrs. to respond to my email to claim prize. If I don't hear back from selected winner, I will draw another winner.

About Gemmy Industries:

For the past 25 years, Gemmy Industries Corporation has been the premier industry trendsetter in the fields of holiday home decor, advanced animatronics, lighting and unforgettable novelty items. Their creative approach to product development and hands-on attitude has led to the success of recognizable brands such as Airblown® inflatables, SnowGlobes™, LightShow™ Lighting Solutions and the Dancing Hamsters. Gemmy’s brands have been featured prominently on The Tonight Show, in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, MTV, and media around the world. Gemmy’s products can be found in retail stores throughout the world.

Disclosure:  I was sent a sample from Gemmy Industries in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

122 comments :

  1. GFC follower. Jessyca Foster
    I learned these are available at Cracker Barrel.
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  2. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Jessyca81/status/111791587641667584

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  3. Google follower, under Kathryn. I learned that Gemmy was founded in Dallas, Texas - woohoo, where I was born!

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  6. I follow you on GFC(kellyr78) and I like the Butterfly Collection™ – Blue Morpho

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  7. I like you on FB(kelly D)
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  8. I follow you on twitter(kellysaver)
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  9. I voted for you on the fence
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  12. i learned that they also have halloween and christmas collections!
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  13. like them on fb and posted on their wall - https://www.facebook.com/GemmyUSA/posts/264743880214939
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  14. like them on fb and posted on their wall - https://www.facebook.com/GemmyUSA/posts/264743880214939
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  17. entered mompact giveaway
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  18. following u via twitter - jollyvi
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  19. voted for you via picket fence - You have just voted for CT Mom Reviews! Remember, you can vote every day
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  20. entered CD Review and Giveaway (3 Winners): Escapes, Music for Relaxing by Jeff Gold
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  21. entered Children's Book Review and Giveaway -- Lawn to Lawn by Dan Yaccarino
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  22. tweet - https://twitter.com/#!/jollyvi/status/114541038412115968
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  28. I'm a GFC follower. I like the Animated Snoopy. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  29. Like you on Facebook. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  30. Follow you on Twitter. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  31. Subscribe via email #1. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  32. Subscribe via email #2. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  33. Entered Frito Lay giveaway. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  34. Liked Gemmy Industries on Facebook #1.

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  35. Liked Gemmy Industries on Facebook #2.

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  36. Tweeted:
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  44. Following by GFC Lisa W
    I learned that these glow and flicker just like the real thing.

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  46. following you on twitter

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  47. blogged about the giveaway

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  48. following on facebook

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  49. tweeted

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  50. Like Gemmy on facebook

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  51. voted on picket fence

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  52. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Jessyca81/status/119398351132307457

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  53. I follow with GFC as Kimberly. I also like the LightShow Shooting Star Icicle Lights. They'd be perfect for Christmas.
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  54. I subscribe via email #2.
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  55. I follow you on twitter @Aerated.
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  56. tweet! thank you!
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  57. Following GFC as maggietucker10
    I found out they were founded in Texas. They have some awesomely cute things!
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  58. Following you on GFC (Jessica Peeling) and I also like the animated airblown black cat for Halloween! [email protected]

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  59. http://twitter.com/#!/imaroughgem/status/119537386165256192 Tweeted the giveaway! (imaroughgem) ([email protected])

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  60. Liked Gemmy Industries on facebook and let them know you sent me! :) [email protected] #1

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  61. Liked Gemmy Industries on facebook and let them know you sent me! :) [email protected] #2

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  62. I am a GFC follower and I like the Blue Morph Butterfly Collection
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  63. I voted for you on picket fence holli.moore{at}comcast.net

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  64. I follow you on twitter @starryobsession
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  65. I added you as a friend on FB
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  66. I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/starryobsession/status/119573137196199937
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  67. I subscribe to email #1
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  68. I subscribe to email #2
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  69. I am a GFC and I like the Blue Morpho Butterfly. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  70. Entered Frito Lay giveaway. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  71. Learned they were the originators of Airblown® Inflatables,
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  72. email subscriber
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  73. 2 email subscriber
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  74. voted Picket Fence
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  75. GFC follower and I like the animated Rudolph :)

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  76. I entered your relaxation cd giveaway.
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  78. I follow you on twitter
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  79. like Gemmy and posted
    https://www.facebook.com/GemmyUSA/posts/268282206539852

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  81. voted on picket fence
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  82. I entered the frito lay giveaway
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  83. I entered the teething bling giveaway
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  84. i entered the halo giveaway

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  85. GFC Kendra22
    learned they have Christmas collection also
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    thanks

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  86. I am a GFC follower (jadavis42)
    and i like Color Changing Metal DĂ©cor – Snoopy

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  87. I tweeted
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  88. I learned that they have a TON of Holiday decorating items, like the inflatable Halloween lawn decorations!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) And I follow you via GFC!

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  89. I follow you ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) via FB (HollyCunningham) TY!

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  90. Following on Twitter
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  91. Liked Gemmy Industries on Facebook, and left a comment
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  92. I voted for you "On the Pickett fence" but a different name came up - CT something... I hit the button here on yr blog, so I guess it was the right blog I voted for ((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com))

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  93. Liked gemmy industries on fb,left comment
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  94. Voted for me on picket fence blogs
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  95. I LIKE Gemmy Ind. on FB (HollyCunningham) & posted the URL ))1055nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Thanks for the chance....

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