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Win a Foam Alive Hamper!

You know that toy that the kids think is great… and you hate it? Well, that’s Foam Alive…

The kids love the feel of the flowy, fluffy stuff. They also thought it would be funny to throw it around the house like confetti. It is fairly easy to clean up… except if it lands in your very long hair! Granted, my kids are a bit younger and it is recommended for kids 5 and up… but under supervision, I think it’s safe to say they can play with it again.

Foam Alive almost feels like water dripping from your fingers – except it’s not liquid. You can press it together but once you put it down it melts like ice cream. It’s a great sensory toy for kids.

There is one very important thing about Foam Alive you will want to know… It never dries out!

As mentioned, Foam Alive is aimed at children aged 5 and up.  It is great for those who love arts and crafts – which all kids do! The range can be purchased from selected Spar stores, Toy Kingdom, Toy Zone, a small range on Takealot and Westpak as well as online from The Kid Zone.

It is quite affordable with the recommended selling price for a single pack at just over R100 and the 2 pack at R270.

I have some great news… YOU CAN WIN a FOAM ALIVE hamper valued at R500! The competition is happening on Instagram, so follow me and Prima Toys.

To win all you have to do is follow me on Instagram plus tag one friend and @PrimaToys on the Instagram post – follow Prima Toys on Instagram too – and answer the question on the same post.

What would you like to create with Foam Alive?
This is the post you will need to get to to enter 🙂

Remember, you can win a Foam Alive hamper with 2 single packs and a double pack valued at R500! Go, go, go! Follow me and Prima Toys.

 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Competition ends 13 September 2020 at Midnight. Competition is open to SA residents only.  Competition is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram.  T&C’s apply. Decision is final and we reserve the right to disqualify winners should entry mechanisms not be followed.  Products are not redeemable for cash. Winners of any @PrimaToys competitions in the last 6 months will not be eligible to win.   

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This is the perfect time for a LOL Surprise Dolls Review (+WIN)

You can start jumping for joy and enter the competition at the bottom of this post to win a 1 x LOL Surprise Fluffy Pet. I am going to close the competition on the 31st of December with delivery only when offices open in January.

I am a big kid and love toys (probably) more than my kids. I have a bunch of LOL Surprise Dolls on my desk because they are just so much fun to look at. Sometimes I even let my oldest kid play with them.

What I love most about these little dolls is the surprise factor, the anticipation while unwrapping each layer and then finally getting to the delicious character in the middle. The tiny little body with a cute little head and lots of personality just begs to be played with – and then you want more…

You can also choose to stick to one range, jump to glitter, Lil Sisters, pets or even boys. You can build a collection, swop doubles with other enthusiasts and enjoy each amazing little character with their accessories.

  • I don’t want to give too much away, but they are sparkly and the balls are not just round anymore!
  • Yes, they are a bit pricey – but if you keep an eye out for special offers you can get really lucky.
  • You can swop outfits and accessories and pack away each in their own little ball – or build a pod village.
  • The fun is as endless as time you may have.

#PrimaToys #BringingTheFUN #review #tradeexchange #collectibles #collectibledolls #LOLdolls #LOLChristmas #doll #besttoy #Christmasgiftidea #spon

  • LOL SURPRISE FLUFFY PETS – Toy Kingdom/ Toyzone/ Toys R Us/ Checkers
  • LOL SURPRISE GLITTER GLOBE – Toys R Us
  • LOL SURPISE LILS IN PDQ – Toy Kingdom/ Toyzone/ Toys R Us/ Checkers   
  • LOL SURPRISE SPARKLE DOLLS – Toys R Us/ Toy Kingdom

LOL Surprise Fluffy Pet: The animal we got is a…

I let Lexa unbox the animal. Once she got past 2 layers of wrapping the crystal ball had glitter you could empty out. Once we got the animal this is where it got freaky. Lexa had to peel of the fur…

It was all fluffy and padded with a fabric face. Lexa first pulled off a pink ear then the rest of the fur. Underneath was a completely different animal! You will have to watch the video to get the answer to what it is.

Unboxing the LOL Surprise Glitter Globe Doll, LOL Surprise Sparkle Doll and LOL Surprise Lil’ Sis Doll

I LOVE the new globes/balls with glitter in!

I’m kicking off the competition like a layered LOL Surprise Doll ball…

  • Day 1: Follow me on Instagram and Facebook and share the competition (tag my page)
  • Day 2: Watch the video to answer the question (question will be released 19 December)
    what colour is the LOL SURPRISE GLITTER DOLL’s hair?
  • Day 3: Tag friends on the LOL Surprise Dolls family photo (picture will be posted on 20 December)
  • Day 4: Find me on TikTok and comment on the LOL Surprise Doll clip (picture will be posted on 21 December)
  • Day 5: Let me know that you completed all the steps by commenting on this blog post – remember to capture all your entries on the widget too
  • You have until midnight 31 December 2019 to complete all the steps and record
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T&Cs

  • 1 winner will be drawn on 2 January 2020
  • Prize posted by mid-January
  • The winner has to claim their prize within 24 hours or a new winner will be drawn
  • All entries have to be captured on the Rafflecopter widget – and you have to comment on the blog post to tell me you are all in and ready to win
  • The prize is sponsored by Prima Toys and is 1 x LOL Surprise Fluffy Pet
  • Winner will be announced on the blog
  • Competition open to residents of South Africa only
  • Competition closes 31 December 2019
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The collectible toy we all want – L.O.L

Layers of fun, collectible dolls to have many hours of imaginative play fun with and a not so happy bank balance for parents.

The fun begins as soon as you rip open the first layer 🙂

I usually get irritated with collectible toys, but somehow L.O.L dolls have escaped this. They are sassy, charming, unique and work well as a bribe to get better marks, tidy up rooms or as a birthday/Christmas present.
The fun starts at the first layer and extends long past the last layer. Once the L.O.L doll has their first friend, the L.O.L bug truly has you. Next step is to add a Lil Sister and a L.O.L Laundry to your collection and to have even more fun.

L.O.L Surprise Under Wraps Doll thusfar is my favourite. You need to uUnbox the spy glass to find the codes and unlock surprises. Not only do you get a whole carry case that can hold multiple LOLs, but it can also be used as a handbag or converted to a little shower for your dolls. The packet includes:

• Spy glass
• Secret message sticker
• Surprise codes
• Bottle
• Mystery disguise
• Shoes
• Fashion Accessory
• Outfit
• L.O.L. Surprise Eye Under Wraps Doll with water surprise

You gotta love the bling! The L.O.L Surprise Doll Bling Series includes dolls dressed with tinsel glitter finishes from head to toe. They are simply the sassiest of the L.O.L family. Feed or bath your doll for an extra surprise.

  • Secret Message Sticker
  • Collectible Stickers
  • Water Bottle
  • Shoes
  • Outfit
  • Fashion Accessory
  • L.O.L Surprise Bling Series Doll
  • Ball becomes a doll stand that you can hang anywhere to display your doll!
  • Collector’s guide

The Lil Sisters come with a gift for their big sisters. They are wrapped in 5 layers, but are just as sassy as their big sisters. Bath your babies for an additional water surprise!

  • Secret message sticker
  • Collectible sticker
  • Spy Glass
  • Small fashion accessory
  • Large fashion accessory
  • L.O.L. Lil Sister doll with Water Surprise
  • Collector’s guide
  • Ball transforms into key chain carrying case and bath playset.

L.O.L Laundry (L.O.L Surprise Fashion Crush) is a 3 layer surprise in a basket filled with slime and a whole new outfit for your L.O.L doll. Digging around to find all the pieces is a great sensory activity with a great reward.

Yes, maybe they are expensive, but we do love these sassy little girls. We now have 4 big sisters and a little sister plus hope to add a new L.O.L to Lexa’s collection for Xmas.

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In case you wanted to meet our other 2 L.O.L dolls here they are!

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Little Tikes gave us the Happiest Toy in the World!

When a toy is so happy that it can even brighten up your day – then it must be the happiest toy in the world!

We have tried and tested these toys as part of a campaign, but the opinion expressed is unbiased… When you watch the videos you will know just how much fun these toys are.

Little Tikes Squishy Octopus Piano

The Little Tikes Squishy Octopus Piano is literally the best musical toy we have ever seen and owned. If this Octopus was available when I bought baby toys, it most probably would’ve made the cut and this is why…

When you see it, it will make you smile 🙂
  • 2 music settings of which one plays a melody for each key vs standard single notes
  • A soft tongue button that releases the happiest sounds we’ve ever heard (check out the video)
  • It is durable, our toddler stands on it all the time
  • It has sound, lights and texture with the additional sensory beads on the keys
  • It is compact enough to fit in my handbag or in baby’s bag to take everywhere
  • Very importantly it has no sharp edges

All the humans in the house wants to play with the Octopus Piano, because it just makes you happy. We have taken it on a road trip and I haven’t gotten tired of listening to it either.

Little Tikes Ocean Explorer – Ball Chase Octopus

I know this toy has the words “ball chase” but unfortunately in my house it’s more like “who can hit mommy with the balls”. This is the most fun for my toddler, unfortunately baby just tries to eat the balls – she even crawls to get her little hands on them.

We seem to have misplaced some of the balls around the house between the kids, the cats and the nanny, but that’s not a problem. I bought 6 table tennis balls and they fit too.

Did you know that Little Tikes has brought smiles for 50 years already?

Known for its colourful, resilient, fun and educational toys, Little Tikes continues to bring exciting new products to an already well-established and much-loved range.

For 50 years Little Tikes has brought smiles and happiness to children all over the world. The toys incorporate fun, education, gross and fine motor skills development, ingenuity and of course fun. The products are made especially for little hands and are built to last. Kids can throw them, bite them and really get stuck in with hands-on play. The toys are a firm favourite amongst kids in South Africa and no doubt will be enjoyed for generations to come.

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Little Tikes encourages play – obviously!

A 2018 policy report from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents should pencil in big blocks of time devoted to nothing but free play.  One reason for the suggestion is that a high percentage of children in the U.S. no longer have break during their day at pre-school because of increased academic pressure. While this is fortunately not the case in South African pre-schools, time for free play is diminishing and parents should take heed before it becomes a “playtime crisis”.

As a response to this, Little Tikes and Prima Toys aim to celebrate the important relationship between parent and child and encourages parents and kids to be active and playful through discovery… together!  The Little Tikes product range is designed for all sorts of play patterns and lays the foundation not only for the healthy development of a child, but for the future of play.

Below are some of the best-selling toys from Little Tikes:

Little Tikes Push n Play Turtle

The Little Tikes Push n Play Turtle is a walker and activity centre in one.  Ideal for ages 9 months plus, the sturdy handle allows toddlers to hold on and walk with confidence. To prevent walker from going too fast, the wheels have a locking mechanism. The toy also features a shape sorting activity that helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The ball popper allows children to hear and see the shapes pop while the walker is in motion. Clicking toys on the handle make walking fun! RSP: R699.99

Little Tikes Sing n Roll Ducky

The Sing n Roll Ducky is a pull along toy that also features sounds and songs. The toy helps to develop fine motor skills and audio recognition. Ideal for ages 12+ months. RSP: R299.99

Little Tikes Handle Haulers – Truck

This friendly-faced Handle Haulers Truck encourages children to get down on the floor and play. The easy to grip, handheld car is easy to push. Little Tikes Handle Haulers are great toys for kids as they encourage energetic floor play and hours of pretend fun. Ideal for ages 12 months plus. RSP: R299.99

Little Tikes Discover Sounds Hammer

This fun, interactive toy hammer is an ideal toy for babies. The easy to grasp shape makes it simple for children to grab and shake. The soft rubber makes a great teether and the textured grip is just right for little hands as they explore cause and effect. Features lights and sounds. Ideal for ages 6 months plus. RSP: R249.99

Little Tikes Tap-a-Tune Drum

Little Tikes Tap-A-Tune Drum helps preschoolers and toddlers take their first steps into the world of music. The brightly coloured drum and drum sticks encourage children to make their own musical tunes. Features 2 ways to play. RSP: R299.99. Ideal for ages 12 months plus.

Available at good toy stores countrywide. For more information go to www.primatoys.co.za

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A Christmas with DC Superheroes :)

I am a HUGE superhero fan. If you had to ask me what movies I watched this year 80% of them were Superhero related. It helps that my hubby also shares this interest! If you want to win a DC Superhero prize, get to this post to enter J

When Prima Toys said hey, we are bringing in more DC Superhero stuff would you like to see it? There was pretty much nothing I would not have dropped to get a peek, after all my favourite Superhero of all time is from the DC Universe. She is a founding member of the Justice League and she first appeared back in 1941. She is Princess Diana of Themyscira, Daughter of Hippolyta, Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman.

I love DC Superheroes’ storylines and now I can start Lexa on her path to becoming a fan too with an amazing range of toys. Everything in the range encourages imaginative play and it’s all about the superhero universe filled with super powers, fun and hours of play

WIN YOUR OWN DC GAME HERE.

There are stretch figurines, ooshies, mash ems and an assortment of dress up costumes for fun role play this festive season!

Mini Toddler dolls for Girls

Lexa loves mini figurines! She was lucky enough to get a Harley Quinn… who apparently is friends with Lexa’s cat figures.

These miniature DC Super Hero figurines stand 7,5cm tall. They are super cute and great for any fan to unleash their inner Hero! There are 6 DC Super Hero girls’ collectible figures in the collection, including Bumble Bee, Cat Woman, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn and Super Girl.

Dress Up

Don’t tell anyone, but Lexa already has more Superhero clothes than most of her friends… but you can never have too much of a good thing! She can now save the day as Supergirl in her party time costume! These affordable costumes are available for ages 3 to 6 years.

You might be wondering why Lexa isn’t modelling the shirt… When she knows I want to take a photo of her in something new she runs. All I get is a moving blur.

If however you want to take it a step further and let your kid be the Superhero, the DC Classic Costumes are just the thing. Head to toe your little hero can become their superhero.

Let’s talk puzzles

This is a real treat! Sitting at the table building a DC Superhero puzzle with Lexa. I know she is a little small for this, but she tries.

I love puzzles for kids as it helps with developing basic skills and it’s a whole lot of fun getting to spend time with Lexa.

The Justice League which consists of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash is an amazing team of superheroes that will save the world from an assault of catastrophic proportions. These superheroes all have very distinct colours – which makes the 100 piece puzzle a little easier to build.


The DC Superhero Girls puzzle is absolutely a treat! (Strong girls that can do amazing things.) The superhero girls are in high school and have to deal with all the awkwardness of growing up. This is a great gift if you have girls that love superheroes.

My nieces got wind of this Justice League pencil case in my possession and I’m sure they will be asking if one of them can have it… I think I should keep it for me!

I don’t know what is cool for the kids these days but if I was a kid I would’ve wanted it – because who doesn’t want the Justice League in your suitcase?

Then you can also look forward to a whole bunch of other DC goodies – and I want them all!

Mini Stretch Justice League figurines

I have a stretch Superman and when I want to relax a little, he stretches in all directions.

The Mini Stretch Justice League Figures are just some of the fantastic toys available in the Stretch range.  Each toy can stretch up to 5 times its original size, it then slowly shapes back, ready to be pulled and twisted all over again.

Justice League Ooshies

I like to call them pencil squishies because they are soft pencil toppers – and there are 40 of them to collect! These are great as advent calendar gifts or back to school bribes at RSP of R49.99.

Justice League Mash’ems

Squish them and squash them for hours of Mash’ems  fun. These collectible characters are ideal for ages three years and up.

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It’s all cars, treasure and superheroes for boys this Christmas with Prima Toys

When it comes to buying gifts for boys I have been largely left alone… I have nieces. Just to reiterate, all boys toys are suitable for girls too… because if you had ever seen how many cars I had as a kid, you would know…

Ben 10

Still top of the list is Ben 10, a superhero with special powers that he discovered from a young age when his signature Omnitrix device miraculously attached itself to his wrist.

New to the range is Ben 10 Action Projection Omnitrix, the Omni Launcher which includes 2 figurines, the deluxe Transforming figure and the Alien Creation Chamber.

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Big Hero 6

Fans of the animated superhero series can collect and display their favourite characters from Big Hero 6. Toys in the range include Micro Chibi figures, action figures, feature figures, Armoured Up Baymax and Blast Flying Baymax.

Treasure X

Boys who love to hunt for treasure will just love Treasure X, a new toy that engages the senses as children scratch, dig and unearth the lost bounty.

Hidden somewhere inside the Treasure X brick is a collectible skeleton figure and a treasure chest which contains a gold treasure. These children can hunt for using the plastic X-cavator to chisel away at the soft rock of the brick. Even after excavation, the discovery isn’t over as the pieces of the figure need to be snapped together to reveal its themed character.

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With 24 figures to collect and the potential for gold in each box, boys will keep wanting to dig for Treasure X.

StretchMini & Stretch Justice League Figures

Remember Stretch Armstrong? The new figures in the “Stretch range” can stretch up to 5 times its original size and will then slowly shape back, ready to be pulled and twisted all over again.

Look out for Mini Stretch X-Ray and Mini Stretch VacMan, Stretch Batman and introducing Disney Pixar Mini Stretch Mrs Incredibles.

Trixx

Trixx360º is much more than a car that turns 360! Everything is usable in Trixx360! Use the packaging box to build your own circuit! Make as many combinations as you can imagine! All the accessories of the cars are interchangeable, including the wheels and the bodies! Collect the 8 cars with their ramps and make multiple combinations.

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Mom, Dad this is what your little girl wants for Christmas!

Hands up, who still loves to get in there and play with toys? Me-me-me (I’m jumping up and down)! I love toys and even have them on my desk. I don’t even know how little girls nowadays choose from all that is available…

So this year Prima Toys is just going beyond my wildest dreams with toys for girls. They have everything and a bag of Santa’s toys that will suit every budget and make your kids super excited for Christmas day.

I’m starting off my list of top toys for Christmas with L.O.L. Surprise… because they are cooler than ice and cuter than a box full of puppies.

L.O.L. Surprise – what you need to know

If your little girls loves her L.O.L. Surprise dolls you might be in for lots of nagging this Christmas because you will need to add more “friends” to the collection.

The fun will never stop because there is more sparkle and excitement to the range with a variety of new, mystery-filled L.O.L. products including L.O.L. Pets, L.O.L. Glitter, L.O.L. Confetti, L.O.L. Little Sisters, L.O.L. Surprise Game with Accessory, L.O.L. Water Game and L.O.L. Puzzles! Plus the new L.O.L Surprise is launching in September and includes Pearl Surprise, Bigger Surprise and Underwraps!

Little Live Pets

We have two chirping Little Live Pets that Lexa and my cat (Sandton) loves to play with. My sister’s kids go ga-ga every time they see them too. They are just so much fun!

Fans of the Little Live Pets will be pleased to know that there are new additions to the toy range. Little Live Pets Pup, Little Live Pets Dragon and Little Live Pets Bizzy Bubs.

BizzyBubs

Little Live Pets Dragons

Introducing the Lil’ Cutie Pups, the latest members of the Little Live Pets family! These little dogs are the cutest pups around. Lil’ Cutie Pups are full of life and love to show off their own personalities as they scamper about, beg and play with you!

Pawberry is super sweet and full of love. Pawberry is a fruity cutie who loves pats and cuddles. This little pup is the pick of the patch!

Sprinky is playful, fun and a friend to everyone! Sprinky creates giggles wherever she goes! She’s cherry, cheeky and a cupcake sweetie!

Starbow is a rainbow on the go! A bag full of fun and giggles who loves being silly! Starbow’s bright, yappy and always happy!

Hatching toys is a trend that will continue in 2018. The Little Live Pets Surprise Dragon comes in a beautiful egg and you don’t know which one is inside until it hatches. Once hatched, the Dragon can hop and flutter its wings. The Little Live Pets Surprise Dragon can be hatched again and again.

Disney Doorables

Coming in October are the Disney Doorables! Unlock Moose Toys Latest Surprise with Glitter Eyes when Doors Open in October 2018!

Disney Doorables

Through a collection of figures and connectable playsets, Disney Doorables empowers kids to become storytellers by uniting beloved Disney characters in one land – where surprise and delight await behind each door.

You may also want to read what is coming from Disney this Christmas and find out when is Mickey Mouse’s birthday 🙂

Scruff-a-luvs

SCRUFF-A-LUVSScruff-a-luvs are adorable fur ball, rescued pets. The pets come in pink or blue and untangle in water to reveal your puppy. Find us Scruffy, Make us Fluffy! These unloved and abandoned pets are in need of your help! When buying your Scruff-a-Luv, they arrive as a sad ball of matted pink fur, but once you bathe them, dry them, brush them and love them, you will discover your puppy! Available mid September.

I’m just going to say this, there is nothing that can tug on my heartstrings like a rescue pet. I have 3 rescues and they are the most loving companions. The Scruff-a-luvs are just the most gorgeous toys that will teach kids about adopting and taking care of what may look like an ugly pet.

Shopkins

I can’t even start to describe how much my niece bugs me about my Shopkins… she collects them! The only ones I couldn’t bear to part with was my Little Cutie Cars… they are just the most adorable things on wheels – and I would never give them up.

Shopkins are great little gifts at an affordable pricepoint. From the small collectible Shopkins, to the world of Shoppies and now Shoppets, the Shopkins universe features different themes for every season, sparks the imagination and provides endless hours of enjoyment. Shopkins fans can continue to grow their collections with more characters and additional playsets that all connect to each other to build a complete Shopkins world.

This season sees the launch of Shopkins’ Season Nine – Wild Style, which introduces the Shoppets. They are adorable little pets for the Shoppies dolls and are larger than a Shopkin, but smaller than a Shoppie.

These furry Shoppets come in different designs, such as Pupkin Cake the puppy, Ambear the bear and Kitty Crumbles the kitten who accompany the Season 9 Shopkins on wild adventures around their hometown of Pawville. Join in the adventure as Shopkins and Shoppies discover the Shoppets world of Pawville, where life isn’t just awesome, but “pawsome”.

This latest range also features an array of new Shopkins. There are over 11 Shopkins Wild Style tribes to collect and they feature different finishes including colour change, glitter and jeweled. There is also the ultra-rare Shimmery Unicorn Shopkins tribe.

2018 also sees the launch of the Shopkins Small Mart Range. Now fans can go on a Shopkins™ spree and they can shop to their hearts’ content in the  Shopkins Small Mart universe.  The shopping themed playsets include a delivery shute, treadmill registers, check-out counter, shopping trolleys and more.

Something top secret is happening in Shopville. Shopkins Lil Secrets is another range to look out for and will be available in stores in October. Hint: they are little playsets that Shoppies can play with.

Fans of Shopkins Happy Places will be pleased to discover that the house and furniture-themed range will be added to, with new rainbow themed toys and playsets. Everything in Shopkins Happy Places is centred on tiny furniture and home accessories and features the Petkins. The Lil Shoppies dolls that are included with the Happy Places playsets are the new cute kids on the block in Happyville. Playsets include Kitty Kitchen, Dreamy Bear, Bathing Bunny, Slumber Bear Party, Bunny Laundry, Mousy Hangout, and now, with the new range, there will be plenty more to choose from and collect.

Shopkins Happy Places

Shopkins Cutie Cars have surpassed expectations and continue to be a hit in terms of collectible toys. These die cast vehicles are as cute as the Shopkins and each car features its very own Shopkins character in the driver’s seat.

Pikmi Pops and Cake Pops

Pikmi Pops and Cake Pops

You won’t be able to resist unwrapping a Pikmi or Cake Pop – I can promise you that. Inside you will find a scented little plushie and other goodies.

Created by the same company that brought Shopkins to the world,Pikmi Popsoffer multiple ways of play. The Pikmi Plushie can be displayed inside the lollipop or hung from its dangler string on a school backpack, favourite bag, spiral notebook or pencil case. It can be part of a collection, and it can be swapped with other Plushie friends.

The Pikmi Plushies come in a variety of sweet scents, ranging from chocolate and bubblegum to watermelon. There are over 45 mini Pikmi Plushies to collect, including Fluffy Ultra Rare and Shiny Limited Edition Pikmis. Part of the fun is that you don’t know what you will get inside until you unwrap it!

Cake Pops is a new line of collectibles that ticks the boxes on several current trends by combining the unboxing appeal of the Pikmi Pops with the satisfying appeal of the slow-rise squishes, all packaged in a colourful “cake pop”.

Seriously, whomever came up with this should be tickled silly!

Baby Love

Remember Thando the talking (isiZulu & English) doll Lexa loves so much? Well, she is part of Prima Toys’ own range of dolls, Baby Love. They speak our languages and that makes them very special.

Other dolls in this range includes Baby Bella who speaks English and Baba Tasha who speaks Afrikaans. Parents and little girls can look forward to a new isiXhosa speaking doll this year as well as be on the lookout for the Baby Love Buggy.

Baby Born

IBaby Born is a wonderful product range that has been around for 26 years. The Baby Born dolls feature lifelike functions like tearing, feeding, drinking and wetting. Numerous accessories are included with each doll ensuring that little girls can role play and take care of their doll as if it were a real baby. Accessories include plate and spoon, a potty, a dummy, a diaper and a sachet of baby doll food. Baby Born new soft body

Features of the new Baby Born rage include being soft to the touch (their bodies are soft and seamless), super movable (there is improved motion of arms and legs) and more easily crying real tears.

Baby Annabell

Baby Annabell® is almost like a real baby with lifelike functions and a cute expression on her face. She responds to touches, can cry real tears and loves her bottle and dummy. When she drinks her bottle or sucks her dummy, she delightfully opens and closes her eyes, while her mouth moves realistically. Patting her on the back helps her burp like a real baby. Rocking her from side to side makes her feel sleepy. When she cries, tear drops start to fall from her eyes. She yawns, closes her eyes and begins to breathe gently.

Baby Secrets

Baby Secrets is a retro toy that has made a comeback. Baby Secrets is collectibles range which features a unique element, that of discovering if the character is a boy or a girl by bathing it in water. The nappy changes colour to either blue or pink to reveal the gender. How’s that for a surprise?!

There are fifty Baby Secrets characters to collect. Each with their own cute look and accessory – from bunny ears and bowls worn as a hat to headphones, berets, chef’s hats, mask and snorkel, beanies and glasses. Created especially for girls aged four and over, Baby Secrets are fun to collect, swap and display.

My Fairy Garden

An enchanting range that features fairies and unicorns and introduces children to the changing of the seasons, gardening and how plants grow. The toys are perfect for girls aged 4 years and older. Children love toys that allow them to be creative and to learn about their environment; and with My Fairy Garden playsets they have the opportunity to learn even more about nature. Let your little girl learn while being immersed in the enchanting and magical land of fairies. Playsets include My Fairy Garden – Lilypad Gardens, My Fairy Garden – Fairy Garden, My Fairy Garden – Fairy Picnic Basket, My Fairy garden – Unicorn and Friends and My Fairy Garden – Fairy Flowerpot.

Fingerlings

The cutest things since Sandton was a kitten… Unicorn Fingerlings! However you can also get the monkey or dinosaur! They are cute as hell and should not be left unattended… because they will steal hearts and find new owners.

This season there really is something for everyone! For more information, go to www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/primatoys

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Make it a Christmas with Disney toys this year – and Mickey has a big birthday soon!

I actually love buying presents. By the time it’s July I have 70% of all presents bought. My husband hates that I buy so far in advance “because I am cluttering our home with my insane hobby”. You know what, it doesn’t matter because when I give a present to someone I know that I have made an effort to find the perfect gift for each and every person.

If you don’t know by now, Mickey is turning 90 on 18 November this year! This means there will be a Mickey everywhere from about October to end December – and I am so excited.

I haven’t given Lexa my Mickey and Minnie Mouse pair as I want to give her a big plush Mickey that she can squeeze and love. Plus she already has her own Mickey charm from Pandora… and I have the Mickey and Minnie locket from Pandora. I admit it, I go overboard sometimes 🙂

So what can you expect from Disney this Christmas?

Mickey:

  • Plush
  • Games & Puzzles
  • Metals
  • Outdoor play

The good news is you will be able to choose from different sized plush dolls… so there will be something to suit your pocket 🙂

Miniature Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush dolls

Minnie and Mickey minis

Mickey and Minnie plush Dolls from Disney

Disney and dress up

Playing dress up is a fun way for kids to express themselves. The Disney rage includes costume party packs available in the following brands: Marvel Avengers, DC Heroes Boys, DC Girls and Disney Princess. (Plus… it’s going to be a little more affordable!)

Disney dress-up for kids

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Let Them Explore – Toddler Toys for the Festive Season

Lexa is already displaying the signs of the terrible-two’s even if her second birthday is only in October. Some days it feels like I just want to hide in my bedroom/in a cupboard/somewhere and not have to play and keep her busy… especially on weekends!

…but to get back to what should be on your shopping list for toddlers this Christmas!

Prima Toys’ theme for 2018 is Let them explore. It’s about letting children enjoy and explore their world through play. It’s about giving them the opportunity to discover new things, new play patterns, new technology and more.

LeapFrog

I think LeapFrog is one of my personal favourites to buy for Lexa. It is fun, interactive and will prepare her for a lifetime of learning. Lexa loves her Chat & Count, she uses it as a cellphone and it keeps her busy to/from our drive to her school.

A range of new LeapFrog products are available to help your child develop a love of learning during the early childhood year. They are:

  • LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket
  • Rainbow lights Ladybird
  • Colour Mixer Truck
  • Sort & Spin Turtle
  • Hug & Learn Bears Book
  • Number Crunching Squirrel
  • Dino’s Delightful Day
  • Letterband Phonics Jam
  • Water & Grow Garden
  • Sweet treats Learning café
  • Leapfrog Mr Pencil’s Alphabet Bag
  • Leapfrog Scout’s Get Up & Go Activity
  • Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart

The Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart was a big hit at the event. When you choose a scoop of ice cream it verbalises what you are doing ‘1 scoop of yellow ice cream’… it even counts the pumps of topping and tells you if you add red cherries.

Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream - Toddler Toys
Leapfrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream

Little Tikes

Little Tikes is also one of those brands that stand out when it comes to developing children’s minds and imagination. The toys encourage discovery and learning through active, creative and social play and provide hours of fun.

Plus Little Tikes toys have been designed especially for little hands and are tough enough to endure being chewed, hit and thrown about – just ask my forehead and Lexa’s throwing arm!

Little Tikes Toys for Toddlers

Below are some of the latest toys from Little Tikes:

  • Little Tikes Singing Sorter
  • Little Tikes Squishy Piano
  • Little Tikes Touch n Go Flyers
  • Little Tikes Slammin Racers
  • Little Tikes Dirt Digger Plough & wrecking Ball

Peppa Pig

I’m not fond of pigs, but this cutie pink pig who lives with her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig is such a fun character for kids. So it is no surprise that the new Peppa Pig range of toys are set to become an essential part of the toy box!

The latest Peppa Pig range has an array of fun playsets and characters for pre-schoolers to play with. From the Ice Cream Van and Peppa Jet to plush toys.

V Tech

I played with the little car set at the Prima Toys event and it was so much fun!

VTech creates age appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children of various ages. VTech consults a panel of experts, specialised in reading, language arts, science, math and child development, during the process of creating new products to ensure that they are beneficial to children.

One of the key toy lines from VTech this year is the Toot-Toot Drivers range. The playsets provide miles of learning fun. Each playset comes with different track shapes so that toddlers can use their creativity and reconfigure the set or connect to other Toot-Toot Drivers playsets.  A wonderful feature of the toys is that each playset is equipped with SmartPoint technology. SmartPoint locations recognise and respond to SmartPoint vehicles with sound effects. This added element keeps little ones engaged by boosting imaginative play and teaches cause and effect.

Some of the new products for toddlers that parents can look forward to from VTech are:

  • Secret Safe Mini Diary
  • Sing Along microphone
  • Toot Drivers – below are sets designed for Toot drivers vehicles
  • Deluxe Track Set
  • Airport
  • Fire Station
  • Garage
  • Light & Flight Discovery Globe
  • Kidi Superstar Move

VTEC

My personal favourite from this range… the VTech Light & Glight Discovery Globe! I love to travel and made sure that Lexa had her first international passport stamp before she was 2.VTEC Globe

Look out for my next article on toys for girls and boys from Prima Toys.

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Prima Toys launches Games Festival {WIN}

Last week Lexa, Sandton and I had so much fun “unboxing”. It was maybe more like her taking the games in and out of the box and Sandton trying to grab it – but it was so cute.

Check out the end of the post for a competition 🙂

Lexa is turning 2 this year, but she is quite advanced and we are continuously trying to challenge her by introducing new toys and activities. So when I got my hands on the Peppa Pig Dominoes it seemed like the perfect way to teach her about matching up pictures and waiting for her turn.

It has become quite clear that it is always colder on the weekend and then we don’t want to take Lexa out and board games are perfect for staying home and having fun. I checked out the list of new games that forms part of the Prima Toys Games Festival – they look awesome.

My favourites include anything that says Disney, Minnie, lion/cat, L.O.L and Rummikub as well as Rubik’s Cube. (My gran used to love playing Rummikub and she made all of us play with her. So every time I take out my set it reminds me of those wonderful times with her.)

Let’s start with the toys I received from Prima Toys:

Peppa Pig Dominoes

Who doesn’t love dominoes? Outwitting your opponent and getting all your tiles down… it’s such a thrill. Plus the cute little Peppa Pig faces that stare back at you, it is just such a great game for kids.

Peppa Pig Dominoes with Prima Toys

Dominoes is a popular game and now you can play with your favourite pre-school character – Peppa Pig. The game contains brightly coloured picture dominoes for the little ones to enjoy, which will also help to develop memory skills. For ages 3 and over, for 2 to 4 players. RSP: R139.99

Disney Junior Surprise Slides

This is a version of Snakes & Ladders but instead of a dice you spin the wheel and whichever colour you land is where your play piece moves to. Plus you can change the slides so it is shorter or longer.

Disney Junior Surprise Slides

I really love this game because Lexa can’t count or read yet, but we can now teach her colours!

Race along the twisty trail with your Disney Junior friends! Zip along a colorful path featuring familiar faces from your favorite Disney Junior shows! Visit the imaginative worlds of Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, Mickey’s Clubhouse and Jake and the Never Land Pirates! Shortcut slides zoom you ahead, or push you backward! You’ll never know when the tiles in the game board will mix and flip. It’s a different game each time you play! RSP: R229.99

Minnie Play & Learn Educational Game

Puzzels with Prima Toys

I love puzzles and Miss Little Hands really tries to get the pieces to fit. She is quite good at understanding that certain things go together – and unlike me she attempts to pack away stuff neatly.

This puzzle activity pack is ideal for ages 3 and older. Each puzzle features Minnie and Daisy on fun adventures. Little girls who are Disney fans will love this set! Ideal for ages 3 plus. RSP: R69.99 available at toy stores and retailers.

More board games you have to be on the lookout for:

For Toddlers and Children Prima Toys launched

  • Twist & Turn
  • Disney 4 in 1 Game
  • Frozen Matching Game
  • Frozen Activity Packs
  • Lion Guard Surprise Slides
  • Lion Guard Matching Game
  • Peppa Pig Dominoes
  • Disney junior Surprise Slides
  • Minnie Play & learn educational game
  • Disney Princess Brainstorm
  • Sofia the First my nail studio
  • O.L. Surprise Game
  • O.L. Puzzle

For Teenagers

  • Flipside
  • Boomblast
  • Kingpong
  • Rubik’s Cube

Family Games

  • Wikipedia
  • 20 Questions
  • Rummikub
  • Hotel Tycoon
  • Anti-Monopoly

For more information go to www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/primatoys #Primagamesfest.

Competition time!

I have one awesome set of Peppa Pig Dominoes to give away to one lucky reader. Follow the steps in the widget below and hold thumbs!

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  1. This prize is sponsored by Prima Toys as part of the Prima Toys Games Festival.
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  3. The free prize draw is open to all fans of Goddess, who are Residents of South Africa and over the age of 18.
  4. By entering the prize draw, you are deemed to have read and accepted these terms and conditions. All entry instructions form part of these terms and conditions.
  5. If the winner is chosen and there are noted irregularities (i.e. the email address or person does not exist, is not delivered to a person, or is forwarded to a person with a different identity etc.) the winner will be disqualified and a new winner will be drawn.
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  8. All entries will be examined and the prize shall be awarded to the winner selected at random by Goddess from all eligible participants who have correctly entered the prize draw in accordance with entry instructions. No correspondence will be entered into.
  9. The winners will be notified via Facebook, email or phone call, and the prizes will be issued as soon as possible.
  10. The prize will be delivered by Prima Toys via courier.
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  12. Goddess reserve the right to cancel or change the promotion at any time and will endeavour to give you advance notice of any such change or withdrawal. However, in some cases, advance notice may not be possible.
  13. Prize: 1 x Peppa Pig Dominoes set.
  14. Competition closes 5 June 2018.
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