Magic Fairy Toadstool Offer
November 13, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Magical Fairy Toadstool, was £30, now £20!
For a limited period only ELC are offering this great girls toy for just £20.
Pretty woodland home for fairies. Open the toadstool to reveal an upstairs and downstairs play area, with two gorgeous fairies and their furniture. Press buttons to see lights and hear magical sounds. Requires 2 x AA batteries.
Click here to read more and buy today.
High School Musical Pyjamas
November 12, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
M&S have got a good range of character nightwear in stock including the incredibly popular High School Musical pyjamas and slippers. These comfy HSM joggers look great value at around £9!
Even better, until the 25th November you can get 10% off your order by using the discount code KIDSCAT3 at the checkout by clicking here.
Stick Joins Toy Hall of Fame
November 11, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
The wooden stick is the latest toy to be inducted into the New York based National Toy Hall of Fame
A small selection of wooden sticks, including a pistol shaped stick join such classic toys as the bicycle, the yo-yo, the teddy bear and Monopoly. The stick was one of three items nominated for induction by around 35,000 Americans. The other two toys were the baby doll and the skateboard.
I’m not sure I agree with the decision. Isn’t a stick an object that is used as a toy rather than being an actual toy? If a stick is included then how about a saucepan and wooden spoon - otherwise known, as many parents will know, as a drum!
3 For 2 Toys Offer
October 29, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Marks and Spencer are currently running a promotion on selected toys - you’ll get 3 for the price of 2 by clicking here. Included in the range are toys relating to:
- Dr Who
- High School Musical
- Power Rangers
- Paddington Bear
- Hannah Montana
New Balance Bike Update
October 22, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
We’ve updated our page on wooden balance bikes to include a new retailer - The Kids Window. They’ve got quite a few in stock including FirstBike and the Sesame Street range. In fact they’ve got some absolutely lovely ride-on toys including ride-on battery powered cars.
Magic Ballerina By Darcey Bussell
October 21, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
The now retired prima ballerina Darcey Bussell is still involved in the world of ballet …only now in book format. She has published a series of Magic Ballerina childrens books that will be a big hit with young girls, especially those who are dance school members!
The books main character is a young girl called Delphie who dreams of becoming a ballerina. Delphie lives in a faraway land called Enchantia and has fantastic dancing adventures there.
These books make excellent Christmas gifts - they’re under £3 each at amazon (click here)
Woolworths Toys Half Price
October 20, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
For a short time only, selected toys at Woolworths are half price! Here’s just a sample of what’s on offer:
- Star Wars Clone Wars Droid Gunship - £17.49 (was £34.99) here
- WWE The Cell Playset - £14.99 (was £29.99) here
- Bratz Designed By Dolls - Yasmin - £9.99 (was £19.99) here
- LazyTown Super Sportacus Set - £9.99 (was £19.99) here
Evel Knievel Toy Set
October 15, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
When I was still in short pants a friend had this Evel Knievel toy stunt set. I seem to remember that the motorbike went like a rocket! We had hours of fun winding Evel up and making him jump over the accompanying ramps and by also making our own ramps out of piles of hardback books and boxes.
Well, the great news is that this Seventies toy is available again - it’d make a great retro present for boys of all ages! Visit Hawkin Bazaar today and treat someone to this totally fab toy.
Toy Retailers Association Top Toys 2008
The Toy Retailers Association published their list of Dream Toys for 2008 this morning. Their dozen strong list is the only official prediction of what will be the top selling toys this Christmas.
As the publication of the list adds momentum itself, it’s common to see a surge in sales of the listed toys. If there are toys in the list that you want to give as presents you’d be wise to shop early.
Here’s an alphabetical list of this dream toys with the RRP listed - we’ve added links to popular toy stockists who sell the toys too. You’ll often get the toys for less than the RRP - and look out for free p&p offers from the likes of amazon and John Lewis.
Baby Born with Magic Potty - £33.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
Bakugan Starter Pack - £12.99
Stocked by amazon, Woolworths
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix - £15.99
See the complete range in our Ben 10 toy shop.
Catcha Beast - £19.99
Stocked in red, blue and assortment at amazon, John Lewis
Cupcake Maker - £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
Elmo Live - £59.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
FurReal Buscuit My Lovin Pup - £149.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis, Woolworths
High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat - £22.99
Still waiting for this latest toy.
In The Night Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed - £34.99
Visit our store for a wide range of Night Garden toys, books, and more. Also at Woolworths
My Life Portable Console - £49.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy - £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer - £29.99
Stocked by amazon, John Lewis
Happy Birthday Paddington
October 13, 2008 by John · Leave a Comment
Today Google UK is celebrating Paddington Bear’s 50th birthday with a custom logo (pictured).
A firm favourite with children and grown-ups alike, Paddington is well known for his good intentioned disasters and his liking for marmalade sandwiches …kept under his hat for safe keeping of course! More recently we’ve seen Paddington on the TV in adverts for marmite (personally, I hate it!).
If you’d like to introduce a child (or grown-up) to Paddington Bear then amazon stock a wide range of his books and if you’re looking for the bear himself then visit John Lewis.
