L.O.L. Surprise Sparkle Doll - Review

Boss Queen - L.O.L. Surprise Sparkle Series 3

This is the season of festivities, and of a much anticipated birthday in our house. The L.O.L. Surprises are perfect for this time of the year. Not only is the excitement high when unwrapping them, but it can also be hanged as part of the festive decorations. How awesome!

The L.O.L. Surprise Sparkle Series doll comes with unwrapping 7 surprises.  Series 3 dolls are dressed with sparkle glitter finishes from head to toe! Each ball can be used as a character stand or as a ball hanging on the tree or in a room.

Feed or bathe your L.O.L. Surprise Series doll to discover if she cries, spits, tinkles, or changes colour! There are 12 dolls to collect. Retail selling price: R430.00

L.O.L. Surprise Boys - add the brother! Review

L.O.L. Surprise Boy

The L.O.L. Surprise range continues to "surprise"! (Sorry! ;-)) They have brothers as well. L.O.L. Surprise Boys is a range of boy dolls which also needs unwrapping. Now the boys can also unwrap their own surprise boy doll! It adds that extra special element to your L.O.L. Surprise Doll collection.
Each Surprise Boy character has a similar fierce style to his sister character, but with his own unique
twist. With eight characters to collect, the surprise unboxing fun continues.

The festive season is around the corner, and this is a great toy for the girls and boys who love collectables.

Little Live Wrapples - the cutest pets from Prima Toys

Wrapples

The cutest furry best friend, a Little Live Wrapples, made it's way to us via a blog drop from Prima Toys. We love them, as they are interactive and great for fun. We think it is a magical toy for special people on their birthdays or the upcoming festive season. Yes, it's that time of the year again! Yay!

We are listing a few reasons why we think Wrapples are such a great toy.

L.O.L. Surprise Under Wraps - MORE FUN

L.O.L. Surprise Under Wraps

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The second wave of  Prima Toys L.O.L Surprise Eye Spy Series Under Wraps are on shelf. We have been having so much fun unwrapping the L.O.L. Surprises. See Miss Fine unwrapping some new  L.O.L. Surprise Lil Sisters, L.O.L. Surprise Fashion Crush and the L.O.L. Surprise Bling Series.

The L.O.L.Surprise Under Wraps takes the "eye spy" to a whole new level, with clues after each unwrapping. The packaging is a darker pink, with new dolls with new funkier hairstyles and outfits! Each doll is dressed in a mystery disguise so kids get to unbox each layer to discover who’s inside. The disguise can be used as a fashion accessory and outfits can be mixed and matched for lots of new looks.

New L.O.L. Surprise Bling Series - Unwrapping review

L.O.L. Surprise Bling Series ball

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The excitement of unwrapping Prima Toys L.O.L. Surprise balls exponentially increases with each L.O.L. Surprise and with each layer. There are new ranges in store, and we can safely say that they are a sure bet for upcoming birthday presents or going into the festive season!

The L.O.L. Surprise Bling series which features some of the favourite series 2 dolls dressed with tinsel glitter finishes from head to toe. The L.O.L. Surprise Bling series takes the collectible element up a notch because not only does the ball contain the surprise inside, it can be hung up as an ornament. String the balls up in your bedroom for bling decoration or keep them for the Christmas tree, but whatever you do enjoy the surprise and the goodies inside! 

L.O.L. Surprise Lil Sisters - new unwrapping fun

L.O.L. Surprise Lil Sisters

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Unwrapping and surprises! This is what makes the L.O.L. Surprise range such a huge favourite with girls. The L.O.L. dolls are super cute and collectable. They are great for birthday presents, festive gifts and winter fun right now. We are sure it is going to be one of the top toys for 2019 again!

Chiquita Patrizi, spokesperson for Prima Toys is pleased to be bringing a series of new ranges to South African toy shelves. “We are very excited to be bringing new and exciting L.O.L. dolls and accessories to fans. The new ranges are packed with unwrapping fun and fashion appeal! We know that fans, both old and new, are going to enjoy them,” she says. 

Miss Fine has been unwrapping four of the new ranges that are available. She did it blindly (not knowing what to expect), and the surprises really added to the charm of opening them.

DC Comics Animated Memory Match Game - WIN

DC Comics Animated Memory Match Game - CC Prima Toys

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Perfect for the Festive Season. This DC Memory Match Game is ideal for family time. It forms part of the Prima Toys DC Campaign for summer and the festive season. DC Superhero fans, boys and girls, will love this as a gift.

The DC Comics Animated Memory Match Game is ideal for ages 3 plus and can be played with 2 or more players. The game features Wonder Woman, the Flash, Superman and more.

The game is valued at RSP R99.99  and available from retailers and toy stores. Easy on the budget and super cool as gift for boys and girls and the whole family.

Prima Toys has made available one of these for a give-away here.

Harley Quin 

WIN A DC COMICS JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED MEMORY MATCH GAME

• Comment below with the DC Superhero your child loves the most?
• This competition will run for a week, until Friday 7 December 2018 at 12 pm. The winner will be drawn via Random.org. 
• This competition is only open to South African residents.
• If you have won on this blog in the previous 3 months, you will not be eligible for this competition.

Congratulations to 

Aidan Kew.


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DC Superhero Toys for Boys and Girls - Great for gifts

DC Superhero Toys for Boys and Girls - Great for gifts

DC Superhero Toys

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Superheroes are great for imagination and role-play. What little kid (and older kids) does not like a story where we know the hero always saves the day. The hero overcome his inner demons and slay the outer enemies as well. Prima Toys has launched their DC Superhero Campaign, making sure South African fans are not left behind.

It's not a surprise that although DC comics have been around since the 1930s, it still continues to mesmerise and excite fans of all ages, children especially!

“The new range of DC products are going to thrill fans of Superman, Batman, the Flash, Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn, to name a few. There are stretch figurines, ooshies, mash ems and an assortment of dress up costumes for fun role play,” says Chiquita Patrizi spokesperson for Prima Toys.
“Everything in the range encourages imaginative play – it’s all about the super hero universe where it’s all about super powers, fun and hours of play,” continues Patrizi.

We love the characters from the DC Comics universe in their battle to save the world!

The following DC Superhero Toys are great for gifts for birthdays and Christmas.

DC Superhero Toys

Mini Toddler dolls for Girls

DC Superhero Mini Toddler Dolls (credit Prima Toys)

The miniature DC Super Hero figurines stand 7,5cm tall. 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.
RSP: R89.99

DC Superhero Bumblebee to the rescue

Mini Stretch Justice league figurines

The Stretch range are super cool.  There are now mini Justice League figurines available. Each toy can stretch up to 5 times its original size.  It slowly shapes back, ready to be pulled and twisted all over again. Miss Fine has been constantly stretching her large Stretch. I see her taking it to school and packing it in when we go out. It definitely addresses some sensory issues as well.

RSP: R199.99 

Stretch!#primatoptoys#primatoys#livephoto#giphy pic.twitter.com/lCothyJucd

— Karen du Toit (@karentoittoit) August 22, 2017

Dress Up DC Classic and Party Time Costumes 

DC Superhero Superman costume (credit Prima Toys)

Save the day with classic costumes of all your favourite superheroes. Each costume comes in small, medium and large for the perfect fit!
RSP: R499.99

DC Superhero Harlequin costume

The DC Party time costumes and assorted head bands and masks provide the opportunity for children to play as their favourite superhero. I wish I knew of these when we were searching for a spidergirl outfit a few years back. Costumes are available in sizes 3 to 6 years.
RSP: R169.99

Justice League Ooshies

DC Comics Ooshie (credit Prima Toys)

Collect 40 of all of your favourite Justice League heroes including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Flash as Ooshie pencil toppers. There's a special edition glow in the dark, metallic, translucent and gold plated Ooshies. For ages five plus.
RSP: R49.99

Justice League Mash’ems

DC Superhero Mash'ems (credit Prima Toys)

The Mash-ems are assorted squishy collectible characters that will keep boys and girls entertained for hours. The squishy toys are all the rage, and really helps with sensory processing issues. Ideal for all ages, from 3 upwards.
RSP: R69.99

These toys are available from all major toy retailers. 

We recommend this for all superhero girls and boys. You won't make a mistake adding this to your Christmas wishlist for the kids. 

Play Happy with Shopkins Happy Places and Shopkins Small Mart [WIN]

Prima Toys range of Shopkins Happy Places are all the rage. Little Girls (of all ages) love this. I know, because I am one of them. There is nothing quite as exciting as unboxing a Happy Place of joy. *sic*
It's a special range of dollhouse furniture and home accessories where Shopkins are roomies and Petkins are furniture.

 “Shopkins is a wonderful range of toys for girls, especially those aged five and over. Shopkins are fun to collect, fun to play with and now with the introduction of Shopkins Happy Places, there is a whole new universe to discover,” explains Chiquita Patrizi, spokesperson for Prima Toys.

The following Shopkins Happy Places are available:

Our Top 3 Toys Now - Prima Top Toys Season 2018 range

#PrimaTopToys

We have rounded the corner of 2018, and the Festive Season is upon us! Yes, really! (It's exciting) Prima Toys had their best toys reveal last week already. It's great to know what's happening in 2018, and what toys are going to be hits this year. It's not only nostalgia toys for everybody, but also collectibles that are super cute. The toys that incorporate robotics and technology are also big hits, and we are sure it is only going to increase in popularity.

The theme for 2018 is Let them explore. Children should be encouraged to enjoy and explore their world through play. To let them discover new things, new play patterns, new technology and a new ways of looking at life through play. Play has become a super important buzz word in parenting and education. Children should get MORE of it!

The three Prima Top Toys that immediately caught our attention this year...

Bring the family together with board games #PrimaGamesFest

Rummikub with a Twist

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It's winter time, and more time for being indoors, and spending time with the family. Board games is a great way to spend quality (and quantity) time together. Miss Fine has been working on her life skills, and playing board games is a great way in helping her to manage the melt-downs. We can already see a marked improvement when we play board games together.  We will definitely be doing it more after the exams, but in the meantime it is also a great stress reliever when taking a break from studying. 

Here's how you can win Rummikub with a Twist, with extra Jokers to add more fun and skill to the game. As far as board games go, Rummikub is one of our favourites, as the rules are not that difficult, but you get more skilled with each game being played.

It's a World Vacation with Shopkins Season 8

Donatina visits Brazil

Shopkins has launched Season 8: World Vacation! There is nothing that makes a little girl (and mom) more excited than cute dolls and tiny collectables that inspires the love of travel! The Shopkins and Shoppies characters and their friends visit different countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Prima Top Toys for Girls this season

Parents are allowed to get excited about toys! Yes? I was so inspired at the Prima Toys media launch last week. That's where Warren Murray spoke about dads being equal partners. The new toys that are coming to South Africa are epic!

Play is a very important part of our children's lives! Play shape them and give them a safe space to learn about life!

The importance of play! Why do we ignore it? @PrimaToys #primatoptoys pic.twitter.com/9NNLIZxfBW

— Karen du Toit (@karentoittoit) July 20, 2017

The upcoming blog posts will be divided into girl and boy toys, but there are also toys that both genders will definitely enjoy to play with! Of course I will be starting with toys for girls, as my little girl loves her girl toys. You can say what you want, but she's not really into cars or robots.

Dads are equal partners in parenting

Warren Murray #equalparenting at Prima Toys 2017 Media Launch

Exhibition Director of MamaMagic Baby Expo, Warren Murray, is all about equal parenting! Dads want to be involved in the whole process of pregnancy, birth and they are 100% involved in the lives of their children. That's true for most men I know. Hubby is an excellent example! Dads are not babysitters, but parents. Full stop!

Warren Murray addressed us yesterday at Prima Toys Top Toys launch of the season. It was a Christmas in July celebration. I am so excited about all the cool toys, but will break it up in a few posts to come.

Warren did not say anything we do not know already, but it was a passionate plea to set the world's record straight, and to get rid of stereotypical notions about the role of dads. Even dictionaries have not been updated yet!

A search on Google reveals the dichotomy between the words "mother" and "father".

Google search 21-7-2017: Mother

Google search 21-7-2017: Father

Dads are involved equally, not only from inception, but throughout their children's lives. Warren and his wife are actively and consciously creating moments as a family! They have found play to be a wonderful catalyst of being present in the lives of their children. Play is in the simplicity of things. It's not about the toys, but about the presence! It's not about the mom or the dad, but the partnership!

Dads are equal partners!

Does your hubby fit the bill?


Prima Toys media launch was so much fun yesterday, but we also got inspiration for the roles we play as parents!