Sunday, 20 October 2013

Crackerjack Christmas Catalogue 2013

Here is this year's Christmas Catalogue. Bigger and better than ever.

If you don't know us, we are a family-run toyshop based at 208/216 Riding Road Balmoral, past Hawthorne Oval. We offer free gift-wrap and free assembly on selected items and offer the sort of service you wont get in the chains but at everyday prices.

Keep your eyes open on facebook and on this blog for news of Christmas Shopping evenings and our new website where you'll be able to order on line.

View it below or click on the link for the full-sized version.



Thursday, 10 October 2013

Snap Sale this Saturday 12 October

Hi everyone,

I Thought we'd have a snap one-day sale in-store this Saturday to clear some floor space for all the wonderful Christmas stock coming in. This is an excellent opportunity to get some quality toys at really good prices.

As you'll know from previous sales, the bargains go quickly so get in early to secure your items!
If you don't know us already, we are at 208/216 Riding Road Balmoral, just past the Hawthorne Oval.


Boikido Drum Trio
Beautiful wooden bongos from a quality French brand
Was $49.99 now $37.99
http://www.boikido.com/eng/Ours-toys/Musical-toys/Bongo-Drum-Trio

Wonderworld Wooden Vacuum
Cute little play hoover. Picks up all sorts of things.
Was $59.95 now $45.00


Nancy Hair-Style Doll
Experiment making different hairstyles with this dolls head - 8+
Was $79.95 now $60


Santoys Wooden Clothes Line and Pegs
Believe it or not, kids love pretending to do laundry.
Was $50 now $35


Darda Sky Racer set with Car & Darda Extension Kit
The world's fastest race cars.
Racer set was $54.99 now $35
Extension kit was $39.99 now $24.99


Mini Mercedes Bobby Cars
Were $9.99 now $5

Janod Kitchen
A beautiful wooden kitchen from this premium French brand.
Ex floor stock was $179.95 now $120


Plus selected books, outdoor toys and more...

See you Saturday











Thursday, 3 October 2013

Parents Evening


Hi everyone,

Following the success of our 'Temper Taming' workshops, we are continuing hosting evenings on topics of interest to local parents.

The next workshop will be on building resilience in children and is led by Eliza from 'Child's Play Qld' Places are limited to 20 - 'first in best dressed'.

If there are speciifc areas you would like her to address, please let us know as Eliza is happy to accommodate.

Details below:


Children's Psychology Evening
Building Resilience and Managing Anxiety in children 2-12 
led by Eliza Vassalo, Psychologist*

When: Thursday October 24th
Where: Crackerjack Toys
Cost: $10 pre-paid (includes wine and nibbles)
How: Book by phone 3399 4444 (shop hours) with a credit card or come into the shop


Eliza Vassallo is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a member of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. She has worked as a School Psychologist, supporting both the educational and developmental needs of children, both through their primary and secondary years.  She has also worked in an agency closely supporting children through family breakups and divorce and separation. Eliza has two young children.
Child’s Play Qld is a not for profit children’s psychology practice, located in Morningside, Brisbane. Child’s Play provides professional psychological services to children and young people experiencing a range of psychological issues.