AVOID the color bubbles

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03-06-2011
hillview

AVOID the color bubbles

Went to Target this morning. DH is sick so I thought I'd get the kids something fun to do outside. I got them each a bottle of the color bubbles
http://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Colore...9425162&sr=1-7
Like this only just one jar each, not the kit. HOLY COW are they a mess. Really horrible. It got everywhere and my hand is still red from the ink. Never ever ever.
/hillary
03-06-2011
boogiemomz

Wow, they get terrible reviews from everyone!! Thanks for the heads up, DD LOVES bubbles and I probably would have bought these if I had just seen them at the store. Yuck!
03-06-2011
MamaMolly

And from Crayola, too! I bought something similar at the $ store last summer and didn't care for them, they stained Lula's clothes. But I'd expect more from Crayola. Bummer.
03-06-2011
hillview

Yeah obviously I didn't look at the amazon review -- total impulse purchase at Target. I emailed Crayola (which I very rarely do) since I have come to rely on Crayola for quality goods.
/hillary
03-06-2011
jenfromnj

Thank you for the warning! I actually grabbed these at Target last week thinking they looked really cool, but we haven't had a chance to use them yet. Looks like they'll be getting accidentally lost, since DS does not need that much help in making a mess.
03-06-2011
Seitvonzu

yikes, those sound TERRIBLE. it also sounds like something i would buy... *i* love bubbles :) and i'm always up for a new gimmick! guess we'll stick to scented bubbles for our "fun" bubbles :)
03-06-2011
swrc00

Thanks for the warning. I was thinking about putting those in DS's Easter basket. Let us know Crayola's response.
03-06-2011
Penny's Pappa

Has anyone tried Zubbles?

Unlike Crayola's bubbles which just sound like some sort of an entrapped dye, Zubbles are made with a special dye that "disappears" (it goes from colored to clear) when you rub it.
03-06-2011
katydid1971

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penny's Pappa

Has anyone tried Zubbles?

Unlike Crayola's bubbles which just sound like some sort of an entrapped dye, Zubbles are made with a special dye that "disappears" (it goes from colored to clear) when you rub it.

DId you see the prices on those $120 a gallon :47: I'd love to try them but that's a bit pricey for bubbles :rolleye0014:
03-06-2011
Seitvonzu

they have 4 oz size for 6.99..that's about what i paid for pustafix bubbles years ago in college..so it doesn't seem that unreasonable to me-- again, for the gimmick factor. we don't need a gallon of bubbles around here! ;)
03-06-2011
trentsmom

DS1 just got some of these today in a goody bag. DH took one look at them and declared them an outdoor toy. Hmmm. Maybe these bubbles will have to "disappear." Thanks for the warning.
03-06-2011
crl

Thanks for the warning!

Catherine
03-06-2011
WatchingThemGrow

Look at the 2nd picture on amazon, lol.
03-07-2011
longtallsally05

Thanks for the heads up; I saw these @ Wal-Mart this weekend and almost made an impulse purchase. Glad I didn't!
03-07-2011
fortato

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penny's Pappa

Has anyone tried Zubbles?

Unlike Crayola's bubbles which just sound like some sort of an entrapped dye, Zubbles are made with a special dye that "disappears" (it goes from colored to clear) when you rub it.

I have them! And yes... the dye does disappear! AWESOME Stuff... but expensive for bubbles.
04-02-2011
coach chuck

Worth every penny

I'm glad I never messed with the Crayola product. A few years ago someone hooked me up with some of the Zubbles. I've got three little boys and the idea of giving them bubbles with instructions is ridiculous! Zubbles does what it says it does - disappear! Definitely a lot of fun, and worth the extra $ up front than having to worry about pressure cleaning your floors or scrubbing the kids skin off to get the color out.