Showing posts with label Christmas Catalogue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Catalogue. Show all posts

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

More Christmas ideas part 2 (aka things we couldn't cram into the catalogue)

Our posting from 10 November has our full Christmas '11 catalogue but here are some more goodies that missed the publication deadline.

NEW: Wind-Up Robot (For Dads)
$14.95


This vintage-inspired mechanical robot is a great collectible. It comes with a key that winds up the robot to make him zip about! This is an adult collectors item and is fun to share with the whole family!










Studio Girl Mermaid Kit Girls Ages 8+
$21/95




Create your own adorable dress-up mermaid named Lilly with this kit. In addition to easy-to-follow sewing instructions, the stuffed doll comes with yarn and flowers for her hair; rickrack, ribbon, and fabric for her tail; and ribbon for her bracelets. Includes:
• Lilly the mermaid doll
• Rickrack, ribbon, and fabric for tail
• Ribbon for bracelets
• Easy to follow sewing instructions
• Adult supervision may be required.
• Thread and other materials not included.
• Doll measures 12"L x 9"W





Le Toy Van Noah’s Ark Boys and Girls Ages 2+
$155
This beautifully designed and crafted shape sorter is in the theme of Noah's Ark. This quality wooden set includes 1 Ark, 7 Animal Pairs and 2 People (Noah and his wife).
This gorgeous wooden toy will also grow with your child and will be continued to be used when they move into and become interested in imaginary play.








NEW: Pirate Alarm Clock Boys Ages 8+
$19.95


Who wouldn't want to wake up to this adventurous Pirate and his pet monkey? This adorable Peter Pirate metal alarm clock features a sleek retro-style shape with youthful, bright yellow and red colors. Watch as the monkey's coins rock back and forth as the seconds tick. Twin metal bells and easily operated controls ensure a timely "rise and shine." Recommended for ages 8+. Alarm clock requires one AA battery (not included). Measures approximately 6.5" tall x 5" wide.




NEW: Janod Pull-along Xylophone Age 18 months+
$71.50


This is currently one of our favourite things in the shop! This pull along wooden toy from top French toymaker Janod doubles as a xylophone, so now your children can make music whilst on the move. The pullalong has four brightly coloured wheels that are covered with rubber grippers that ride well on most surfaces. The eight note metal xylophone plays a great tune and there are two wooden mallets that have their own handy storage space when not in use.



Me and My Friends Book of Us (Klutz) Girls ages 8-14
$29.95


This write-right-in-it friendship journal is full of irresistible all-about-us activities: funny quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks doodle how-to's, messages in code, and tons more. Fun for any number of friends from two up to a dozen.
Comes With: sheet of plastic stickers, keepsake storage envelope
• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun



Melissa & Doug Wooden Cupcake Set Girls age 3+
$44.95


For parents who want their children to enjoy imaginative playtime while learning useful skills, the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is an ideal choice. This adorable set is packed with educational opportunities, but children are likely to have too much fun playing baker to notice they're learning.
The brown and yellow cupcake bottoms and pastel icing tops invite children to mix and match, creating their favorite combinations. For younger kids, this can help improve color recognition and counting skills, especially if a caregiver joins the fun and prompts discussions. For older children, it allows creativity to flourish, especially when they use the markers to draw polka dots and fun shapes on the icing tops.
The set also helps children develop hand-eye coordination. Little hands will love placing and removing the icing tops and candles. Children will also enjoy using the markers to garnish the cupcakes and gain fine motor skills that come in handy for schoolwork, sports, and other activities.



Gunther 67 Raptor Wind Up Aeroplane Boys 6+
$24.95


This awesome aeroplane is powered by a rubber-band motor. Once it’s assembled (minimal assembly required), wind up the propeller glide the plane into the air. It can go up to 80 meters! The aerodynamic foam wings allow for a smooth, light flight.







Find It (Kids) Boys and Girls Age 8+
$39.95


This multi-award winning game is another one of our personal favourites.
The Find It Kids hidden object game is a brightly colored contained educational adventure. It contains 48 hidden items for you to find, conveniently listed on the top of the game. The items found in this sealed container are geared toward kids. SPIN IT, TWIST IT, SHAKE IT! Be the first to find the hidden Penny, Marble, Balloon, or Letters of the Alphabet, etc. This family game is enjoyed by adults as well as children. It is great travel game, terrific learning center activity, or is fun played as a timed game with others. The Kids version comes with red plastic ends, giving the game an exciting, colorful look and caters towards learning. Skills used: deductive reasoning, object identification, early reading/ letter recognition, as well as patience
The package includes the Find It Kids hidden object game and check off pad. An educational family game for one or more players to enjoy whether you are 8 or 98!




Horrible Science Violent Volcano Boys Ages 6+ $19.95


Make a 'lava-ly' erupting volcano, become a survival safety expert and discover why volcanoes blow their tops! Contents: plastic volcano model, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, goggles, mini card stand-ups and 'Horrible Info' leaflet. CAUTION: Contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused.
(Other fun science kits available)





Orbit Pop n Catch Boys and Girls Ages 3+
$12.95


Remember this from when you were a kid??Mountains of fun for young and old, Pop 'n' Catch is also excellent for improving hand-eye coordination. Place the ping pong like ball into the basket, pull the trigger, and watch as the ball catapults out. Made of long-lasting, non-marking polymers. Includes one ball and two launchers


That's it for now. We have some more new things coming in later this week and we'll post up more ideas soon.

Friday, 18 November 2011

More Christmas ideas (aka things we couldn't cram into the catalogue)

Our Full Christmas Catalogue can be seen in our post dated 10 November below. Here though are some goodies that we just couldn’t squeeze into it (we’ll be posting more every week).

Le Toy Van Honey Bake Oven Girls Age 3+


$150
This beautiful Le Toy Van Honeybake wooden oven and hob cooking set includes:
•4 Ring hob with spinning knobs,
•saucepan with lid & kitchen utensils,
•frying pan with egg & bacon,
•easy view oven & oven mitt,
•6 slice pizza with toppings & baking tray.
Dimensions: D300mm H490mm W345mm
Highly Commended ‘Right Start’ Best Toy Awards 2008


Pop-up Rocket Launcher Boys and Girls Age 4+


$19.95
A modern Classic. Boys and Girls of all ages just love playing with these both indoors and outdoors.












Lego Duplo – Lightening McQueen BoysAges 2-5


$29.95
Lightning McQueen is practicing drifting on the desert track just outside Radiator Springs. He really wants to win the big Piston Cup championship! Set includes new Lightning McQueen race car, cactus, chequered flag and DUPLO bricks

Hobby Horse Ages Boys and Girls 2+


$24.95
Timeless. Sometimes the simplest things are the best.



Welly VW Campervan – Diecast Model Boys Ages 3+


$9.95
Scaled (1:34) metal model of a 1962 ‘splitty’ with pull-back and go engine.

Knights and Castles Groovy Tube Fact Book Boys Ages 6+


$27.95
Packed with collectible miniatures in a resealable, snap-top tube, these best-selling kits teach kids about their favourite topics in an innovative, totally groovy way. Each Groovy Tube Book includes a 24-page fact book, fun games and collectible miniatures!
Was King Arthur real? What were the coolest weapons that knights carried? How were castles built? And what was the best way to capture one? Kids will learn the answers to these questions along with countless other fascinating facts in this stunning introduction to the world of medieval knights and castles!


Math Gear Fast Facts Book Boys and Girls Ages 4+


$12.95
More fun than flash cards. Don't be put off by the American spelling, these are the only cool, compact tool kids need to learn basic maths facts.









Djeco Art Nouveau Girls Ages 9-15
$39.95


This absolutely stunning Djeco French Designed art box is inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918).
Beautifully designed and sure to capture the imagination of any young artist this is an entertaining activity with gratifying results.
Includes: 4 art sheets, 2 sticker sheets, 10 brush pens, 1 gold pen and a full colour instruction booklet.
(we have lots of other craft kits in this range)

Melissa & Doug Make a Face Sticker Kit Girls Ages 4-9
$12.95


Twenty faces and 5 sticker sheets with over 250 stickers make it easy to put your best face forward with this fashion-forward sticker pad! An array of facial features and stylin' accessories are at the fingertips of your little designer.





Djeco Family Tree Boys and Girls Ages 3+
$14.95


A fantastic way for kids to learn their family tree!
Make your gorgeous Family tree using the removeable wall sticker. Build your tree and place your photos of family members under the repositionable frames to learn where everyone fits into your family.
The sticker can be taken down and repositioned when required




Dino Excavation Kits Boys ages 6-11
$24.95


Excavate and build a Museum Quality Dinosaur replica skeleton.

Paleontologists continue to find fossils of animals from prehistoric times. Now kids can dig and discover in the same way with Excavation Kits from Geoworld. Developed under the supervision of paleontologist Stefano Piccini, each Excavation Kit introduces kids to the world of paleontology and a world before their time. Dino Excavation Kits feature a variety of dinosaur replicas, such as T-rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus. But before kids can see the replica animal skeletons, they must unearth the fossils. Using the included hammer and chisel, kids must "dig" for the fossils hidden in the included gypsum block. Once the fossils are discovered, kids then must put the fossils together to form the animal. (Instructions are given as to how the animals should be assembled.) After assembly, kids have their very own miniature skeleton replica.

The packaging of each kit also includes interesting facts about the animal, so kids will learn about the "fossil" they just uncovered. The Excavation Kits are a fun, hands-on way for kids to roleplay being a paleontologist. These toys are engaging and creative, and they appeal to kids' interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric. Pay attention to the age grading, however, as older kids will not likely be as engaged in the all-in-one experience as kids who will really feel that they are unearthing something special.