November's Contest Winners

First things first... I'm sorry for running a little behind this month. Like everyone else, this time of year has me going in several different directions. To be honest, you can probably expect most updates to be a little behind. Here's a glimpse of some things to come and I'll elaborate on each at a later date:

I will be wrapping up the Holiday Gift Guide for Zombie fans shortly. I still have another contest planned for December and will have it up this week. The My Zombie Pinup contest is going to be cut short and will conclude in a week or so. More items are expected soon in the Zombie Toy Store. Zombies & Toys is going to have its first exclusive toy and it should arrive by the end of the month. I will also make every attempt to have a post or two with pics and highlights of Steel City Con this week.

There are also some great contests planned for the first half of next year. We'll have several books, a very special version of a fun zombie game. We have a few movies to give away. There will be some different hand-crafted pieces of art. There will even be more zombie toys.

Thanks for listening and now for the winners:

Taking Eejits will be Traci H. of Bedford, OH; Melissa K. of Benecia, CA; Kevin D. of Memphis, TN; and Melody G. of Orlando, FL.

Receiving some button sets are: Tim & Donna; Suzanne G. of Knoxville, TN; and Heather D. of Toledo, OH.

Winners of the Attack of the Zombie Bikini Babes from Outer Space are Alex D. and Manny R.

Thanks and congratulations to the winners! Thanks, too, to everyone reading and especially to Eejits Toys and Vindrewski's Button Emporium.

Contest Reminder

Just a reminder that only a few days remain to enter November's contests. Some quick rules with ZT contests to remind you of:

Previous contest winners are still eligible to enter.

You may enter each contest running in a given month if there is more than one.

Entries are limited to one per person unless instructions are given for bonus entries via

Facebook or Twitter.

Thanks to Emily at Eejits Toys, we are giving away four quality Eejits. There is only one "zombie" Eejit but the other three are cool, too. I'm particularly fond of the Skelly Kitty. To enter, email me at eejits@zombiesandtoys.com with your name, address, and Eejit you would like to win. Full details to win can be found here.

Vindrewski's Button Emporium also stepped up to by offering several sets of great buttons for this month. So if you did not win a set last month, now is your chance! You have the chance to win one of three sets and your choices are The Evil Dead, The Walking Dead, and Left 4 Dead. Entering is as simple as before, just email me at buttons@zombiesandtoys.com with your name, address, and the button set you would like to win. Full details can be found here.

If you have an iPod Touch or iPhone, enter to win a copy of Attack of the Zombie Bikini Babes from Outer Space. Why? Because you shoot bikini clad zombie babes with dual slingshots. Oh, and they are from outer space. I'm not making this up. I have two codes to give away allowing you to unlock the game for free. If you've read this post up to this point, it shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to enter. Email your name to iphone@zombiesandtoys.com for your chance to win. Full details here.

Thanks to everyone above for sponsoring and thanks to everyone reading for entering. All of these contests end at midnight on the 30th. However, I will probably not choose a winner until Saturday so if you are reading this late enter anyway. You never know.

I also have several contests lined-up for December. I will try my best to have those active by the first but those may not be posted until the weekend, also. Sorry... I have my nine to five as well.

Eejits - Contest and Review

It should be no mystery to anyone reading that if it involves zombies, I’m interested in it. Well, my zombie searching took me to an unexpected place… a company that makes stuffed animals. Allow me to introduce Eejits, run and owned by Emily Taylor. More than a unique name, Eejits are quality, hand-made little friends. Eejits are made from polar fleece and felt with polyester filling. They are unique as each one is handmade and their strange shapes and designs make them interesting odd gifts for all ages. To learn more about the Eejits story, click here.

They are available primarily in three different forms: Cat, Rabbit, and Bear. Each of the three basic forms can be purchased in several different designs. Yes, one of these designs is “zombie”. They measure about 6” tall and are very close in size and craftsmanship to the smaller Uglydolls. My son instantly took to these little guys and spent the better part of an afternoon playing with his Eejit. This also included a bit of a tugging match between him and little sister so I can attest first-hand to the durability of these guys.

Like most toys, Eejits will either really appeal to you or you won't care at all. Personally, I think they're great. The quality is top-notch. The stuffing creates a firm character while still allowing ample room for squishy hugs. The stitching is very professional including the sewn-on designs and it's obvious that not only will they display well but can take some abuse. Everything from the cute shapes to button eyes make you wish you were a kid again. Another nice touch is the Eejits tag that comes attached to each one.

Being a purchaser of vinyl toys and collectibles, I was drawn to these guys on more of an artistic, creative level. But after seeing my kids who are 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 get excited when they arrived, my outlook of the Eejits changed a bit. They are the perfect size for little hands and are bizarringly cute enough to turn heads and raise eyebrows. I must admit, I take joy in knowing my kids are lugging around and playing with something your neighbor can't run down the street and buy. It's almost like I'm passing my collecting hobby onto them on more of a level they can relate to.

Enough of my opinions, take a gander at some of the pics I took. Then, form your own opinions by heading over to the Eejits site to buy one of your own. Want more good news? Emily was kind enough to sponsor November's contest! For your chance to take home your very own Eejit, email your name and address to Eejits@zombiesandtoys.com. Please include the number that corresponds to the Eejit you would like to win. Eejit #1 is on the left, #2 top, #3 right, and #4 bottom. Winners will be selected at the end of the month.