Nothing says "Girl on Fire" at the beach this summer like a Hunger Games beach towel! That's right, in preparation for the DVD release on August 18, Toys"R"Us has come out with quite the collection of Hunger Games merchandise.
At first you might think, "Is it weird to buy this stuff for my kids, considering it's about kids violently fighting each other to the death?" But then you realize that it's for you, not the kids, and you pull your wallet out.
Do I want the Katniss action figure? Yes. Am I considering the training shirt, jacket, and District 12 bag for Halloween? Yes. Would I buy those things thinking Halloween but then wear them in everyday life? Possibly.
If you head into Toys"R"Us stores on August 18 and spend $30 or more on The Hunger Games products, you get 50% off on The Hunger Games DVD. If you're in New York City on August 18th, the actress who plays Rue, Amandla Stenberg, will be making a special appearance at the Times Square Toys"R"Us. If you've never been to the Toys"R"Us Times Square on a Saturday, I can tell you that it will give you the realistic sensation of battling it out at the cornucopia to get the bag you want.
If you're a high-roller that wants to escape the fray, you can also head to Target to buy a limited-edition $999 14-carat gold Mockingjay pin.
