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November 10, 2021 Beth Saffer 31 Comments role playing games, toys

Breakfast time

We settled on the Dantoy Breakfast time kit (part of their Green Garden Collection) as it included more than just the tea set. It is a lovely 29 piece set made in Denmark from durable, top grade materials.

Girl playing with The Railway Bucket Builder set

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October 1, 2021 Beth Saffer 8 Comments toys

Full steam ahead – a toy for all the family

The Railway Bucket Builder set by Hape advertises itself as ‘a great train set that lets you build your own town’ which sparked our interest as our daughter likes role play in general with her toys and teddies.

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October 1, 2021 Paul Wojnicki 22 Comments father's gift ideas, toy cars, toys

The name’s Scalextric, Micro Scalextric

Scalextric has been a trusted name for families for almost four decades. Micro Scalextric is the best introduction to slot cars for children aged 6 to 9. They are also considerably cheaper than standard sets.

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August 16, 2021 Mums&Dads 33 Comments Playmobil, playsets, toys

Discover the Wild West with PLAYMOBIL

After the huge success of the Emmy® award-winning series, DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free, the PALs (Pru, Abigail, Lucky) are making their feature film debut in the next chapter of the beloved franchise, DreamWorks Animation’s Spirit Untamed. And of course, PLAYMOBIL has created a new range of play sets based on the film!

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June 11, 2021 Mums&Dads 18 Comments Casdon, role playing games, toys

Open for Business! Casdon’s Toys inspiring the next generation of shopkeepers!

Who doesn’t love shopping without the real-life price tag? There’s no need to worry when your child tells you that your weekly shop costs £10,000 with Casdon’s toy supermarket collection.
Playing shops with little ones is not only great fun but it also helps to develop their communication and math skills. And perhaps now more than ever, this type of role-play is so important in helping to develop children’s social skills and understanding of the real world.

A boy and a girl playing with GeoMag Supercolour Panels play set

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June 10, 2021 Laura Clark 33 Comments magnetic building blocks, toys

Building with GeoMag, a Construction Toy for the Whole Family

GeoMag Supercolour Panels, 52 pieces constriction toy, reviewed by a mother, who believes it could make an enjoyable and creative activity for the whole family – boys, girls and adults alike.

Child playing DJ on Hape's DJ Mix & Spin Studio

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May 19, 2021 Mums&Dads 13 Comments music and sound toys, toys

Hape DJ Mix & Spin Studio: From Silly Sounds to Classic Tunes

DJ Mix & Spin Studio is a portable music deck with keyboard, scratch-pad and flashing lights. Toddlers will have fun with sounds, rhythms and melodies, whilst older children can explore classics, sound and light effects.

Dantoy's the bucket and spade play set in a box

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April 26, 2021 M&D team 11 Comments beach holidays, eco-friendly toys, toys, toys for the beach

‘Green’ Fun under the Sun: Environmentally Friendly Toys for Summer Holidays

The bucket and spade play set, an environmentally friendly product for toddlers, will help to provide hours of fun this summer holidays. Try your luck in winning this bio-plastic toy in our competition.

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April 1, 2021 Paul Wojnicki 22 Comments outdoor activities, STEM, Stomp Rocket, toys

Flying to the Sky with Stomp Rocket® Stunt Planes

With two weeks of Easter holiday upon us, parents are once again considering how to entertain their kids. STEM-friendly Stomp Rocket offers a lot of fun with some introduction to the basics of physics.

Girl playing with Magna-Tiles building blocks

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March 15, 2021 M&D team 14 Comments educational toys, magnetic building blocks, toddler gift ideas, toys

Hands-on Learning with Magna-Tiles

A classic must-have childhood toy, Magna-Tiles are colourful, versatile, super high-quality magnetic tiles designed for cool learning activities. Engaging young