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Toy Stories ChallangeFrom 11 October 2010-11 April 2011
FINISHED!
12/12 COMPLETE!!
Barbie:
GI Joe:
Easy Bake Oven:
Hot Wheels:
Lite Brite:
Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots:
Cabbage Patch Kids:
Etch-A-Sketch:
Connect Four:
Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus Books
Cuddly Toys: Features a character who is a Shapeshifter:
Tamigotchi: Features an animal character:
Congratulations, Suzanne!
Thanks : )
Thank : ) Another chalenge to tick of my list!
Toy Stories Reading Challenge DONE 12/7/20Duration: 6 months - 10/14/10 to 4/16/10
12/12
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy, Red cover:
Bonus
11. Clue:
12. Playdough - Book that has a character who is an architect or inventor:
Thanks YZ, although I think I better change the date on the last one, I had the calender to the wrong month!
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: Oct. 12, 2010 to April 12, 2010
Books Read: 6/10 + 2 bonus
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
Atari (geek character) -
Build-a-Bear (toy maker) - The Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien (12/2/10)★★★★★
Update 12/4
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: Dec 03 – Jun 03
12-12 DONE
1. Barbie - Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson 12/05****
2. GI Joe - Earth Moves by Lacey Thorn 12/17**
3. Easy Bake Oven - Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick 12/20***
4. Hot Wheels - Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich 12/23*****
5. Lite Brite - Black Ice by Anne Stuart 12/04***
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 12/16****
7. Cabbage Patch Kids - Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 12/12****
8. Etch-A-Sketch - The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot 12/22*
9. Connect Four - Love You To Death by Melissa Senate 12/24**
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 12/28*****
BONUS
11. My little ponies - Tender Is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey 12/06****
12. Legos - Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 12/11*****
6/15 Read
Easy Bake Oven: The Sugar Queen
Hot Wheels: Unseen
Lite Brite: Iron Crowned
Rock'em Sock'Em Robots: Last Sacrifice
Connect Four: My Soul to Steal
Raggedy Ann: This Side of the Grave
Star Fairies: Ash
Operation: Lover Unleashed
My Little Ponies: Caleb
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011 Completed 4/12
1. Barbie
2.
3.
4. Hot Wheels
5. Lite Brite
6.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9.
10. Raggedy Ann and Andy
Bonus 1. Strawberry Shortcake - read a book about friendships
Bonus 2. Legos - read a book about someone in the construction business or architecture, or centered around building or renovations
im done.....=)TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
10/25/2010 - 4/25/2011
12/12
1.BARBIE: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 11/7 (Cinna/fashion designer)
2.GI JOE: Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund 10/25
3.EASY BAKE OVEN: Siren by Tricia Rayburn 10/29 (Betty Marchand)
4.HOT WHEELS: You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith 11/6 (car on cover)
5.LITE BRITE: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 12/4 (color on title)
6.ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM ROBERTS: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 11/10 (Katniss Everdeen/fighter)
7.CABBAGE PATCH KIDS: Magic Burn by Ilona Andrews 11/23 (Child/Julie)
8.ETCH A SKETCH: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 11/8 (Peeta Mellark/char. that draws)
9.CONNECT FOUR: The Counseling by Marley Gibson 10/26 (4th book in the series)
10.RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY: Firelight by Sophie Jordan 10/31 (red cover and character red head)
11.BONUS: Dirty Little Secret by CJ Omololu 10/25
12.BONUS: Fearscape by Simon Holt 10/27
Toy Stories Challenge
STARTED 10-10-10 6 MONTH DURATION
1. BARBIE-UNDEAD AND UNWORTHY 11-14-10
2. GI JOE-CRAZY HOT 12-4-10
3. EASY BAKE OVEN-SAVOR THE MOMENT 11-29-10
4. HOT WHEELS-DARK OF NIGHT 11-14-10
5. LITE BRITE-LAVENDER MORNING 10-16-10
6. ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ROBOTS-UNCONQUERED10-25-10
7. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 10-29-10
8. ETCH-A-SKETCH-THE EXHILE 11-14-10
9. CONNECT FOUR-A LITTLE BIT WICKED 12-8-10
10. RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY-FINGER LICKIN FIFTEEN 10-11-10
BONUS
MYSTERY DATE-SEX, LIES AND ONLINE DATING
LEGOS-(BUILDING ON COVER) SECRETS 10-26-10
STARTED 10-10-10 6 MONTH DURATION
1. BARBIE-UNDEAD AND UNWORTHY 11-14-10
2. GI JOE-CRAZY HOT 12-4-10
3. EASY BAKE OVEN-SAVOR THE MOMENT 11-29-10
4. HOT WHEELS-DARK OF NIGHT 11-14-10
5. LITE BRITE-LAVENDER MORNING 10-16-10
6. ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ROBOTS-UNCONQUERED10-25-10
7. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 10-29-10
8. ETCH-A-SKETCH-THE EXHILE 11-14-10
9. CONNECT FOUR-A LITTLE BIT WICKED 12-8-10
10. RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY-FINGER LICKIN FIFTEEN 10-11-10
BONUS
MYSTERY DATE-SEX, LIES AND ONLINE DATING
LEGOS-(BUILDING ON COVER) SECRETS 10-26-10
Oct 13th - Apr 13th5/10
1. Barbie: Lonely Werewolf Girl by Martin Millar or Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
2. GI Joe: Seduce Me in Shadow by Shayla Black
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump
4. Hot Wheels: Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler
5. Lite Brite: Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
read
October 11 through April 10 I will post as I go!
1. Barbie
2. GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
3. Easy Bake Oven
4. Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shop
5. Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored:
6. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
7. Cabbage Patch Kids
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9. Connect Four
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover:
BONUS
11. Transformers
12. Magic 8 Ball
Complete 9/12
Say wrote: "im done.....=)TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
10/25/2010 - 4/25/2011
12/12
1.BARBIE: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 11/7 (Cinna/fashion designer)
2.GI JOE: Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund 10/25
..."
Congratulations, Say!
Toy Stories Reading Challenge Oct. 2010- April 2010 11/12 completed
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
Dress Up-
Comics- The Touch of Twilight by Vicki Pettersson
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: 6 Months~Start: 10/20 End: 04/20
12/12 Completed
All Done!!
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
11. Othello: (Interracial)
12. Transformers: (shifters)
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)
Congratulations, Penney!
Toy Stories Reading Challenge - 5/14 READDuration: Oct 12, 2010 - April 11, 2011
1. Barbie: Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
2. GI Joe: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks - 11/7 √
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
5. Lite Brite: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 10/29 √
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 10/15 √
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Turner: World of Light and Colour by Michael Bockemühl
9. Connect Four: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
BONUS
B1. Rubik's Cube (puzzle/mystery): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
B2. Tickle Me Elmo (funny): Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - 12/10 √
B3. Transformers (shifters): Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
B4. B.O.B - Women's Favorite Toy! (erotica): Mac's Law by Sarah McCarty - 12/1 √
Toy Stories Reading Challenge Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.
Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.
Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 12/31/10
Completed 10/10
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: 6 Months (23 Oct 2010 - 22 April 2011)
11/12 Completed
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
11. My little Pony (or any other horse toy)(book with a horse in it or western romance):
12. Action-figures (superheroes):
Duration 6 MonthsStart Date: October 10, 2010
End Date:April 10, 2010
11/12
4. Hot Wheels: Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
Bonus two:
October 11 through April 10 I will post as I go!
1. Barbie
2. GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
3. Easy Bake Oven
4. Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shop
5. Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored:
6. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
7. Cabbage Patch Kids
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9. Connect Four
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover:
BONUS
11. Transformers
12. Magic 8 Ball
Complete 10/12
Toy Stories Reading Challenge Oct. 2010- April 2010 12/12 completed
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
Dress Up-
Comics-
Hooray, Lacy ~Movements of a Demigod~!Cool name. LOL
Congratulations, Lacy ~Movements of a Demigod~!
Oct 13th - Apr 13th6/10
1. Barbie: Lonely Werewolf Girl by Martin Millar or Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
2.
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump
4. Hot Wheels: Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler
5. Lite Brite: Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
read
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: Oct. 12, 2010 to April 12, 2010
Books Read: 7/10 + 2 bonus
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
Atari (geek character) -
Build-a-Bear (toy maker) -
Update 12/13
Toy Stories Reading Challenge - 6/14 READDuration: Oct 12, 2010 - April 11, 2011
1. Barbie: Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
2. GI Joe: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks - 11/7 √
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
5. Lite Brite: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - 10/29 √
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 10/15 √
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Turner: World of Light and Colour by Michael Bockemühl - 12/14 √
9. Connect Four: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney
BONUS
B1. Rubik's Cube (puzzle/mystery): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
B2. Tickle Me Elmo (funny): Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - 12/10 √
B3. Transformers (shifters): Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
B4. B.O.B - Women's Favorite Toy! (erotica): Mac's Law by Sarah McCarty - 12/1 √
Toy Story ChallengeDuration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
7/12 Done
1. Barbie: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Crave by J.R.Ward
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
9. Connect Four:
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
11. Nerf Football:
12. Roller Skates: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer
10/16 Read
Hot Wheels: Unseen
Lite Brite: Iron Crowned
Connect Four: My Soul to Steal
Raggedy Ann: This Side of the Grave
Star Fairies: Ash
Operation: Lover Unleashed
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011 Completed 5/12
1. Barbie
2.
3.
4. Hot Wheels
5. Lite Brite
6.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9.
10.
Bonus 1. Strawberry Shortcake - read a book about friendships
Bonus 2. Legos - read a book about someone in the construction business or architecture, or centered around building or renovations
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011 Completed 6/12
1. Barbie
2.
3.
4. Hot Wheels
5. Lite Brite
6.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids
8.
9.
10.
Bonus 1. Strawberry Shortcake - read a book about friendships
Bonus 2. Legos - read a book about someone in the construction business or architecture, or centered around building or renovations
December 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011 Completed 7/12
1. Barbie
2.
3.
4. Hot Wheels
5. Lite Brite
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Bonus 1. Strawberry Shortcake - read a book about friendships
Bonus 2. Legos - read a book about someone in the construction business or architecture, or centered around building or renovations
This sounds like fun, am I too late to join in? The dates seem to be fluctuating?
Rena wrote: "This sounds like fun, am I too late to join in? The dates seem to be fluctuating?"Nope, not late at all. You set the start date, and you give yourself six months to complete the challenge.
Nope, not late at all. You set the start date, and you give yourself six months to complete the cha..."
Okey, thanks
Okey, thanks
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDecember 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Completed 8/12
1. Barbie - fashion related
2.
3.
4. Hot Wheels - car, motorcycle, etc.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Bonus 1. Strawberry Shortcake - read a book about friendships
Bonus 2. Legos - read a book about someone in the construction business or architecture, or centered around building or renovations
Is anyone else having problems getting updates?Belated Congratulations to:
Suzanne!!
Say!!
Vanessa!!
Penney!!
Lacy!!
And I'm Done!!Toy Stories Reading Challenge
October 13, 2010 - April 13, 2011
12/12 DONE!
Duration: 6 months
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
√ 1. Barbie: Character is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Queen Betsy in Undead and Unworthy by MJ Davidson - Oct 21 (3*)
√ 2. GI Joe: Character is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Navy Husband by Debbie Macomber - Nov 3 (2.5*)
√ 3. Easy Bake Oven: Character is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there's food in the title or on the cover. The School of Essential Ingredients - Nov 18 (3.5*)
√ 4. Hot Wheels: Character works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - Oct 26
√ 5. Lite Brite: Colorful cover (3 or more colors): It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas - Oct 17
√ 6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Character is a warrior of some kind: Once a Warrior by Karyn Monk - Nov. 16
√ 7. Cabbage Patch Kids: A YA novel: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling - Oct 28
√ 8. Etch-A-Sketch: Character is a visual artist of some kind: A Woman Without Lies by Elizabeth Lowell - Oct 31 (3.5*)
√ 9. Connect Four: 4th book in series & 4 words in title: To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt Oct 15
√ 10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Book with a red cover: Seducing the Heiress by Olivia Drake - Oct 13 -
Bonus One: My Little Pony: Read a western or a book about horses:
√ Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - Oct 20
√ Bonus Two: Card Games:
Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury - Dec 10
Congratulations, BJ Rose!
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Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
6/12 Done
1. Barbie: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
2. GI Joe:
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon11/25/103. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Crave by J.R.Ward
5. Lite Brite:
It Happened One Autumn12/2/106. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins10/18/108. Etch-A-Sketch: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
9. Connect Four:
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich11/3/1010.Raggedy Ann & Andy:
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz10/24/10Bonus:
11. Nerf Football:
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips11/5/1012. Roller Skates: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer