Classic Etch-a-Sketch #win Red Robin

When I was a kid I had a handheld game – it was called an Etch-a-Sketch. Remember those? Red plastic, 2 white knobs and turning the knobs would allow an image to be “sketched” on the screen in dark gray. You turn it over and shake to clear the picture and start over.

We received the classic Etch-a-Sketch from Ohio Art and I immediately realized that Etch-a-Sketching is a lost art. I used to do it ALL THE TIME when younger, but getting my fingers to control the white knobs was insane as an adult. But I passed it to my four year old and he started making all sorts of crazy designs, squares, stairs and an attempt at a rocket that was MUCH better than mine.

And right now it’s 9:00 pm as I write this …. and you know where that Etch-a-Sketch is… where it’s been for the past week? With him in bed. He plays with it at night as he is going to go to sleep.

Now, can you believe that Etch-a-Sketch is celebrating their 50th Anniversary? And since then they’ve come up with a lot of other cool toys that allow kids to draw, design and create – like the Etch-a-Sketch Freestyle and Etch-a-Sketch Magic Pad. And on Amazon I found a GLOW Etch-a-Sketch! My son would LOVE that so he can color easier at night! You can draw with three colors and have light effects too! This one is retailing for $29.99. I definitely see value in all of these toys, because it lets kids use their imagination, as opposed to electronic toys.

The Etch-a-Sketch is available from www.etchasketch.com for $17.99. There are 20 other Etch-a-Sketch options with prices that start as low as $5.99.

In honor of Etch-a-Sketch’s landmark anniversary, I am giving one reader two coupons to Red Robin to enjoy a free appetizer, dessert, Monster Milkshake or Chillin’ Concoction for Free. So here is how you can win…

One winner will win TWO FREE coupons to Red Robin for a FREE free appetizer, dessert, Monster Milkshake or Chillin’ Concoction. Coupons Expire 10/30/2010.

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This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. The Mom Buzz was not compensated for this buzz. The Mom Buzz was supplied with a classic Etch-a-Sketch. The representative supplied coupons for the give-away. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products!