Unboxing Gear Force Horsepower Toys from TOMY

Gear Force Horsepower
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TOMY sent us four Gear Force Toys for free to play with and review. This video is of our honest opinions on the toys.

Gear Force are a series of vehicles that come with 2 inch action figures, tools and swappable gear that can be used on other vehicles. Many of the vehicles have lights and sounds. We received the Ford F-150 Raptor, the Honda Civic Type R, The Ford Mustang GT and the Polaris RZR. As we unboxed each I show you all the gear that comes with the vehicles and then we start to mix and match them. There is plenty of gameplay action to be had. Being able to mix and match the Gear Force Horsepower accessories amongst the vehicles is key. Kids can have hours of fun playing with these toys and making up their own adventures.

There are many real world vehicles available including a Freightliner Semi playset that can be used as a base of operations for your Gear Force Horsepower team. There are also motorcycles so the range of figures and vehicles is vast and can fit any budget. From $9.99 motorcycle sets to $49.99 Freightliner Semi sets and everything in between. You can see what we thought in the video below and after that more information on the four vehicles that we reviewed.

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The Importance of a Good Coach Extends Far Beyond the Field – Most Valuable Coach Nomination

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U.S. Cellular - Most Valuable Coach

I have a bit of a personal history with football. I have never been much of a sports minded person. I had other pursuits. However, when I was in high school I started weight lifting with some of the guys on the football team and they encouraged me to go out for the football team during my senior year of high school. The experience was grueling, but it was also incredibly rewarding. While I could not see the rewards during double sessions, carrying water buckets for the varsity players, and power running, those rewards would come to fruition much later in life. I learned a lot from my teammates, but learned even more from my coaches. Numerous times I wanted to quit, but with the guidance and encouragement from my coaches I kept at it and made it through the whole season.

A good coach can make all the difference in the world, and I had some good coaches. They kicked our butts on the practice field, but they did it to make us ready to take on more than an opposing team. They helped us take on life. What I learned about having heart and determination has come into play whenever I’ve faced something difficult. High School football coaches all over the United States continue to shape the characters of student athletes in their charge and U.S. Cellular is honoring those coaches with their Most Valuable Coach award.

This award is to recognize those football coaches who contribute to the lives of those in their communities both on and off the field. Often times the head football coach role extends far beyond training – they are teachers, friends, mentors and much more. Because of this, U.S. Cellular is recognizing those coaches who have helped shape the future members of their community. Continue reading The Importance of a Good Coach Extends Far Beyond the Field – Most Valuable Coach Nomination