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Warmies® Gingerbread Man with other Christmas plush toys

November 8, 2024 Mums&Dads 16 Comments Christmas, presents, toys

Win Warmies® Gingerbread Man

With festive time approaching really fast why not to make bedtime fun with a super soft and snuggly warm cozy plush gingerbread man, a heatable toy from Warmies®.

Warmies® selection of Christmas plush toys

Top 10 Warmies® for Comfort and Joy

Gently scented, microwavable or heatable on radiator for warmth and comfort – this soft cuddly toys from Warmies® are perfect companions for chilly season. They are an ideal gift for friends, family, or even yourself!

Girl playing with Tooky 70pcs rubber wood blocks set

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December 9, 2023 Amanda Alexander 0 Comments Didsbury, presents, toy shops, toys

The Giddy Goat Christmas Countdown – Top Ten Toys for 2023

It’s that time of year again when magazines like to produce their Top Ten Christmas lists and these can be invaluable for giving us ideas for what to buy for the loved ones in our lives, especially those difficult to buy for relations or the friends who have everything. Buying for children is always much easier as there as so many FUN things to get and children love getting new fun things!

Meccano 25-in-1 motorized supercar, assembled

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September 19, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments educational toys, LEGO, STEM, technology for kids, toy cars, toys

Building toys

For the last few months we’ve been trying out building toys that take several hours to construct, use complex skills, and rely on visual instructions as well as written ones. Here’s how our experiences went.

Magicube Blocks and Cards 16pc building blocks playset by GeoMag

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July 27, 2023 Mums&Dads 13 Comments educational toys, magnetic building blocks, toys

Win Geomag New Magicube Blocks and Cards Playset

Kids are natural engineers – they love to build, experiment and create (and destroy!). So why not encourage their curiosity and boost their education and development through play? New Geomag’s playset offers a way to learn about shapes, colours and construction through shape-matching and fine-motor skills training
… competition: win Magicube Blocks and Cards 16 pieces playset…

Giddy Goat Toys in 2022, shop entrance, Didsbury

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December 8, 2022 Amanda Alexander 7 Comments Didsbury, presents, toy shops, toys

Shop Local: Giddy Gifts, Tantalising Toys, and a Selection of Stocking Fillers

Here, at Giddy Goat, we’re all looking forward to a fun festive season and even if we need to tighten our belts a bit this year, Christmas is definitely not cancelled! We know people will want to treat their kids and make sure they have a fantastic time.

Treasure X Dino Gold Dissection Pterodactyl, competition prize

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November 12, 2022 Mums&Dads 14 Comments dinosaurs, toys

Win Treasure X Dino Gold Bundle

The hunt for treasure has never been so exciting as with the latest launch of Moose Toys‘ incredible collection Treasure X. With multiple opportunities to find REAL gold dipped treasure, children will delight in following the clues and using the tools provided to hunt down the treasure in these brand-new playsets.

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October 20, 2022 Paul Wojnicki 14 Comments toy cars, toys

Scalextric from Hornby Hobbies: Knight Rider vs Back to the Future

Last year M&D reviewed the Micro Scalextric No Time to Die set, that was all the rage in 2021. Here’s our review of the brand-new Knight Rider vs Back to the Future Scalextric set from Hornby Hobbies.

PLAYMOBIL Porsche 911 Carrera with open back door

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May 25, 2022 Mums&Dads 13 Comments Playmobil, playsets, toy cars, toys

Collector’s Car from PLAYMOBIL: Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

If you are a car enthusiast and like to drive in style, this slick Porsche must be your choice. Like the real car the PLAYMOBIL model is all elegance – the drivers are ready and hours of fun for you and your kids are guaranteed.

PLAYMOBIL Mercedes Benz 300SL with open doors, photo 1

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April 29, 2022 Mums&Dads 13 Comments Playmobil, playsets, toy cars, toys

Collector’s Cars from PLAYMOBIL: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

If car racing is your thing and you want to pass this passion on to your children, this model of an iconic Mercedes is the place to start. This PLAYMOBIL version of the classic race car has all the main features of the real Mercedes and offers lots of fun for the whole family.

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November 19, 2021 Mums&Dads 14 Comments Casdon, home and kitchen appliances, role playing games, toys

Win a Casdon Kenwood Mixer & Mr Kipling Afternoon Tea Set

It’s officially Baking Season… and what better way to celebrate than to get in the kitchen with your own little bakers! Baking and having fun with food helps to inspire children’s imaginations and develop practical skills through role-play, and Casdon’s child sized version of the real things is just the ticket!