Crackerjack Christmas Catalogue 2012

Below is this years Christmas Catalogue. We've been working hard to find really cool toys, games and gifts at affordable prices so I hope you like it. You can view it from this site and using the butons down at the bottom, zoom in and out or download it. If you have any trouble, let me know by facebook or email and we can send you a pdf or come into the shop and pick up a hard copy.
Keep an eye on this blog and facebook for more ideas as we get closer to Christmas - there are a whole heap of things we couldn't fit in and new things coming in all the time that missed the catalogue deadline.

We have another VIP Christmas Champagne and Shopping evening coming up on Thursday 29 November (7pm). It's a chance to do your Christmas shopping in a very civilised fashion away from the kids, have a chat, some bubbles and nibbles. We'll have some specials and surprises on the night. Places are limited so please email me at: crackerjack.info@gmail.com to make a reservation.

The following three Thursdays (6th, 13th & 20th December) will be late night shopping to 8.00pm


Crackerjack Christmas Catlogue 2012

Construction Toys - Part 2

Following on from Part 1, this blog shows some of the construction toys we currently have in the shop from simle stacking blocks for babies through to remote controlled wifi robots.


Lego The worlds most famous construction blocks; we have both boys and girls lego; from the big sets right down to the little sub $10 kits.

Andrea's Stage (Ages 5-12) $15.99

Heartlake Dog Show (Ages 5-12) $34.99

Creator Sports Car (Ages 6-12) $9.99

Check out the parents area of the Lego website for some really good articles on child development at various ages: http://parents.lego.com/en-us/ChildDevelopment/default.aspx




WEDGiTS (From $14.95) WEDGiTS are fun and challenging, multi-dimensional building sets. Early childhood age children are stimulated with the endless ways that soft, WEE WEDGiTS can stack and nest together. Pre-school children quickly learn the relationships between horizontal and vertical with Standard WEDGiTS. Elementary aged kids create everything from lifelike creatures to futuristic spacecraft with mini WEDGiTS.

Purple Set

WEDGiTS pieces can be nested, stacked, linked and wedged together to create hundreds of designs. Encouraging imagination, creativity and group participation, WEDGiTS offer endless hours of creative challenge and entertaining fun. WEDGiTS are so much fun, your child won’t realize you've selected the toy as a learning tool. Transluscent Deluxe Set

Translucent Deluxe Set

Recommended for children as young as one (refer to individual product descriptions), WEDGiTS have been earning awards for over a decade. Some of their most impressive honors include the 2002 Learning Magazine Teachers Choice Award; the 2001 Parents Choice Silver Honor Award and 1998 Parenting Magazine Toy of the Year Award.













Meccano Invented by Franck Hornby in 1898 in Liverpool for his children using screws and nuts, this is the original construction toy.

Spykee  ($59.95) is the first build-it-yourself robot controlled by computer via WIFI or from anywhere in the world via the Internet. SPYKEE has a webcam, a microphone, a speaker and two engines. It can move, see, hear, speak, take pictures, record videos, etc. It can detect intruders, and can play digital music. When its battery gets low, SPYKEE returns to its recharging base all by itself.

Sptkee Micro

Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG4nX5NlmcU










  Hama Princess and Heart Set $19.95 Encourage your daughter's artistic side with this Hama set includes approximately 1100 beads, 2 pegboards in a princess and heart shape, 2 bead supports, ironing paper, and instructions

Mobilo Solar (Ages 4+) $44.95 The Mobilo Solar Experience helps children play, build and learn with the sun. As soon as light falls on the solar panel of a helicopter, windmill or aeroplane it will start to rotate, even without batteries, wires and sockets. The perfect kit to start learning about alternative energy sources!

Automoblox One of my personal favourites, these are beautifully crafted cars that are a fantastic toy in their own right but are really fun to put together. The body comes in three parts that must be clicked together, then the wheels put on and finally the driver, passenger and windscreen. Challenging but not difficult, these will be cherished and handed down through the family. They are available in both the large and small formats.

How they fit together

Don't you want to drive this?

Hot Rod Set

Nanoblocks If your children are bored of Lego, try Nanoblocks. Because they are so small, you can get much more detail than you would with Lego. They come in 3 ranges - animals (koala, panda, elephant, rabbit and musical instruments (baby grand, synth, drums) (small packs at $14.95) and famous land marks and buildings (Eiffel Tower, Easter Island).

Bass Guitar

Clown Fish

Kennedy Space Centre

GeoMags Geomag is the brand name of a Swiss-made toy construction system created in 1998, consisting primarily of nickel-plated steel balls (spheres) and short connecting sticks with a magnet on each end (rods). With these two basic elements, a huge number of geometric shapes and structures can be built. Adding panels helps to form rigid structures. Models are constructed by magnetically connecting the rods and spheres together in a lattice formation. Homemade experiments show that each stick can produce up to roughly 4.116N of force when attracting iron. Builders report that construction of ceiling-high pendulums is possible. Structures can easily be built and taken apart making building complex structures relatively easy. Such exercises teach children important lessons about problem solving, creativity, and physics. Geomag was named the 2005 Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association. They are also a popular office executive toy and increasingly used in more serious mathematical and scientific presentations. Take a look on YouTube for lots of Geo Mag kits in action.

GeoMag Wheels $59.95

A new range of Gbaby shapes are soft-to-touch, washable and waterproof, making it the perfect toy at bath time or anywhere else around the home. Magnets are completely encased around tough plastic and all the pieces have rounded corners for extra safety.

Gbaby - $31.95

Sparkle T Space Time (new) 
At only $19.95, this very cute Australian designed space themed set includes rocket & rocket transporter, shuttle and launch pad, two satellites and satellite dish.










Zoob
TheZOOBMobile™ Racer ($37.95) features 37 ZOOB pieces in special colors designed for building vehicles, 4 wheels with rubber tires that work like gears, and 2 instruction guides, with creations such as a Mach 5 Racecar and a Lunar Explorer. Because ZOOB® pieces snap together so many different ways, kids can use their imaginations to create their own vehicles, and add on pieces from their ZOOB collections to make even more. The Racer is fully compatible with all other Infinitoy ZOOB pieces.

What makes ZOOB different from other building sets? The pieces move after kids put them together It's great for boys and girls Versatility—unlimited, open-ended building options Intuitive—fast to learn and easy to use Built-in educational value














EdToy Wooden Plane
The mission of EDTOY is not simply to make toys, but to develop innovative toys that can ignite dreams and bring a bright future for children. The EDTOY Magnetic Aeroplane (Ages 3-8) is a fun 8 piece wooden play set. This toy encourages creativity, development of spatial perception and problem solving in young children, by requiring them to build their own unique vehicle models. This set can be connected with other products in the series to create a wide variety of air, land and sea vehicles.

The best feature of this toy is it's "rotating magnetic technology", which allows you to build vehicle models like no other wooden toy. The pieces join together with unique rotating magnetic connectors that allow sections to rotate once connected. Comes presented in a environmentally friendly recycled cardboard box with peep through window. Great for gift giving. Made from solid Beech wood, sealed with non-toxic lacquer.  




Janod Stacking Pyramid From France's premier wooden toy creators, this is stacking tower from Janod is decorated with whimsical animal designs and comes with 10 different sized stacking pieces that store inside each other. Once the pieces are matched together an enchanting vertical play scene is created. The pieces can also be assembled like those of a pie. Made from heavy duty card, it is presented in a delightful gift box.

Wikki Stix Wikki Stix are made of hand-knitting yarn enhanced with a microcrystalline food-grade, non-toxic wax, the kind used in bubble gum and lipstick. They do not contain latex, gluten, nor peanut or other nut oils or byproducts which makes them an ideal creative activity toy for children with allergies.

How do they work? Simply stated…they stick! No glue, no paste, no mess. Just press them down with light fingertip pressure and they will adhere to almost any smooth surface. They are also easy to peel up and reposition so “mistakes” virtually disappear, which helps build self-confidence. There is no preparation, no clean-up, no mess. Press ‘em down, peel ‘em off… it’s that simple! Wikki Stix do not break or tear apart, but cut easily with scissors. Wikki Stix conform to all U.S. Consumer Safety Standards including ASTM D-4236 and F-963, as well as the European Standard BS5665/EN71. A few more details Wikki Stix appeal equally to boys and girls, and span a wide range of ages, from 3 to 103! They are perfect for quiet, independent play, or interaction with others. They help enhance learning through hands-on kinesthetic involvement. They stimulate the imagination and creativity in everyone! And.. there is no right or wrong way to play!





Quack Daisy Wheel Construction An easy way to create models, check out our Quack Construction range

Update:

We've now got in Plus Plus and Metal Earth constructions toys too. See our 'New Arrivals' blog from September 2013 for details.

Lego

We've just had our latest range of Lego in. Below is a selection:

Star Wars Elite Clone Trooper & Commando Battle Pack - $22.99

The Separatists have sent a new droid enemy to attack the forces of the Republic, but the clone army's elite troopers have a new weapon of their own: the powerful Republic artillery cannon! With elevating turret and flick missile, those clankers will be running for cover! Includes 4 minifigures: ARC trooper, ARF trooper and 2 new enemy Commando Droids.
Released 30 Jan 2012


Lego Alien Conquest - UFO Abduction - $49.95

Stop the alien abduction in the LEGO Alien Conquest UFO Abduction (7052)! The alien defense unit soldier is on a mission to stop the UFO as it tries to abduct the poor farmer! Watch out, the UFO's illuminated tractor beam is fired up to capture him! Fire the flick missile before the alien brings the frightened farmer on board and spins his ship into space. If the UFO lands on the farmer, he'll be trapped inside!

Contains:
3 minifigures: alien defense unit soldier, farmer with pitchfork and alien trooper
UFO features an illuminated tractor beam
Includes LEGO bricks to build roadblocks
Land on minifigures to take them prisoner in the UFO with the abduction function!
Contains 211 pieces


Lego City Off-Road Fire Engine & Fireboat

A small boat is burning in the harbour! Use the quad bike to spot fires, then drive the big off-road fire truck to the shore and unload the fire boat. Speed quickly out to the scene using the fire boat?s powerful twin motors!









Lego Racers Crazy Demon - $15.99

Behind the wheel of his powerful red Crazy Demon monster truck, Devon Daredevil is ready to prove that he's more than a match for anyone in the Monster Truck Arena. See Devon get ejected out of his monster truck whenever he crashes into obstacles and other vehicles! Set includes Devon Daredevil minifigure.





Lego Racer Nitro Predator - $15.99

Monster truck driver and action maniac, Nitro Nick, is ready to crash his super-fast green Nitro Predator monster truck into any obstacle in the monster truck arena. Send him flying through the air as he gets ejected from the crashes! Set includes Nitro Nick minifigure.
Includes Nitro Nick minifigure
Features giant wheels and eject function
Turn minifigure’s head to reveal different facial expressions!
Eject the minifigure when you crash!
Measures over 4” (12cm) long, 3” (9cm) high and 3” (10cm) wide






Lego Creator Mini Digger - $9.95

Move dirt with the bucket that raises and lowers, steer with the articulated body and check out the detailed engine in back of the mini digger! Rebuilds into a cool off-roader or tow truck. Comes in a handy reusable storage can. The LEGO Creator Mini Digger features:Unique articulated steering action Raising/lowering bucket Detailed engine 3 models in 1: Rebuilds into an off-roader or tow truck Comes in a handy reusable storage can 57 PC





Lego Creator Mini Plane - $9.95

Be king of the skies with the super-agile mini plane with spinning propellers! Rebuilds into an ultra-light airplane or sleek speedboat. Comes in a handy reusable storage can.










Lego Creator Mini Fire Engine - $9.99

Save the day! Answer the call to be a hero with the Mini Fire Truck, complete with moveable ladder and yellow water hose! Rebuild it into a fire chief’s off-road vehicle or a fire rescue helicopter. Comes in a handy reusable storage can.

3 models in 1: rebuilds into a fire chief’s off-road vehicle or a fire rescue helicopter
Includes a reusable storage can
Lift and rotate the ladder!
Measures over 7cm (2") long




Lego Hero Factory JawBlade - $15.99

Warning! JAWBLADE has broken out of the Hero Factory and has escaped to water planet Scylla. With crushing jaws, razor fins and magma blades, he’s really in his element. You can cuff him and return that overgrown tadpole to the Hero Factory! Good luck!
Features power jaw, razor fins and magma blades
Highly flexible and poseable design
Operate the crushing jaws!
Includes unique code worth 200 game points for LEGO Hero Factory BREAKOUT game
Battle with hero 6293 FURNO!
Combine with 6293 FURNO for an even bigger model!
Over 11” (30cm) long



Lego Hero Factory SplitFace - $19.99

Heroes, we hope you’re receiving this message! SPLITFACE has escaped and is trying to disrupt Hero Factory communications. Equip yourselves with anything you need to combat his vicious shredding claw, plasma gun, precision laser and split personality and stop him before it’s too late. Failure is not an option!
Features shredding claw, plasma gun with shooter, precision laser and dual-face mask
Highly flexible and poseable design
Fire the plasma gun shooter!
Includes unique code worth 300 game points for LEGO Hero Factory BREAKOUT game
Battle with the hero 6217 SURGE!
Combine with 6217 SURGE for an even bigger model!
Stands over 7” (18cm) tall!