Twisty Girlz

 My daughter is already a massive fan of Twisty pets so when we discovered Twisty Girlz she was in her element.

These transforming dolls and pets can be manipulated to be worn as bracelets and rings, two more of my little girls favourite things.

 

 

Shes like a magpie, like her mum for anything sparkly and cute and these are right up her street!

 Suitable from age 4 plus and available in an array of different dolls, each Twisty Girlz comes with its own mystery twisty pet.

 

 

Each Twisty Girlz features a different stylish outfit and cool hairstyle, plus hidden within the little pet carrier box you’ll find a little companion for your doll which attaches via a clasp to the end of a lead.

You could discover a little unicorn, elephant, puppy, kitty and many more in a range of vivid colours and fun textures.

 

With a few simple, easy to manipulate twists, your Twisty Girlz doll becomes a trendy bracelet while the super cute pet transforms into a blingy ring.

Beautifully made, durable and with stunning attention to detail, they are a fab new addition to the pre-existing line of products.

 

 

 

At just £9.99 each they are affordably priced and the perfect gift for stocking fillers or a little treat that will guarantee to put a smile on any child’s face.

We already have an expansive range of Twisty Petz and she is just thrilled to be able to begin collecting these cute dolls to add to her collection!

 

 

Twisty Girlz Transforming Doll to Collectible Bracelet with Mystery Twisty Petz Assortment cost £9.99 and are available from Argos and Smyths Toys.

Pound Puppies are Back!

 As a kid one of my all-time favourite toys were my collection of Pound Puppies.

I’ve always loved (and owned) dogs and I loved the concept of ‘adopting’ and caring for my very own little pup!

Soft, huggable and undeniably cute they were massive in the 80’s and early 90’s, and while I grew up they disappeared from sight.

Until now that is.

 

 

My favourite, loveable, huggable dog brand is back with a bang with a gorgeous collection of plush toys which are exact replicas of the iconic 80’s originals.

Available in either a Classic plush (£19.99) or a Newborn (£7.99) you can begin your collection *sorry I mean your CHILDREN* can begin their very own collection and experience all over again!

 

 

I’ve always loved the concept of Pound Puppies in that the way in which they help teach children about adoption and rescuing animals.

Both the Classic and Newborn pups come with their very own adoption certificates for you to fill in and name tags for you to name your new furry best friend.

 

 

They come in their own carrier kennel (which bought back SO many vintage memories for me!) which you can choose to keep as a cosy home for them and this August Pound Puppies have created an inspired partnership with The Dogs Trust.

You might notice that the ‘Dogs Trust logo’ features on the front of the carrier for your pup and this is for an amazing reason.

 

 

From August 1st, for every Dogs Trust Pound Puppy sold, Basic Fun will make a donation to the Dogs Trust.

The Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity which sees around 14,300 dogs happily rehomed each year so collaborating with such an iconic brand is simply inspired.

 

 

 

For every Classic toy sold Basic Fun will donate 27p and for every Newborn they’ll donate 11p.

My children just love these toys. From their cute, loveable ‘please love me’ longing eyes, to their super soft, cuddly bodies, they are both well and truly hooked.

 

 

 

They loving playing mummy and baby pup with the newborns which are far smaller in size to the classic and I love seeing the caring way in which their interact together, mimicking the way we look after our own dog, Rosie.

 

 

They play feeding, cuddles and training and they are the perfect toy to help explain the process of rehoming dogs and how important it is to look after your own dogs properly with love, affection and care. 

 

 

You can relive your childhood and bring the joy of Pound Puppies into your own children’s lives now  from Smyths Toys, Amazon or in store at Tesco where you can collect 4 different Classic pups and 8 different puppies.

New Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Launches!

 If loving Hatchimals is wrong then man I don’t want to be right!

Hatchimals. You know what I’m talking about. Those super cute, tiny little animal toys that live inside little eggs then with a little bit of love, hatch to reveal themselves!

I wish these guys were around when I was a kid! Lucky for me I can re-live all the childhood wonder and fun through my own children now and they were extremely excited to see that Hatchimals have extended their line!

Say hello to the brand new Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Pet Obsessed Hatchipets (2‐Pack £4.99) Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Pet Obsessed Pet Shop (Multi‐Pack with 3 £7.99)  and Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Spring Bouquet with 6 Exclusive CollEGGtibles (£14.99).

What could be more fun than discovering a surprise little critter insider an egg that hatches? Finding a little animal AND its very own pet that’s what!

Yep its official, pets have arrived in Hatchtopia and now the Hatchimals  (and we!) are Pet Obsessed!

Where once the figures were hidden within eggs, they are now nestled within the cutest multi-coloured printed heart!

Crack open the heart to hatch one CollEGGtible alongside its ridiculously cute mini pet.

The HatchiPets 2-Pack also comes with an additional Hatchimal and pet duo ready to play, so your new toy already has a little friend!

 

There are a staggering 60 different pet obsessed CollEGGtibles to collect so the possibilities are, while not endless, certainly extensive!

The pets are just adorable and contains the likes of turtles, lions, hippos, puppies and many many more.

Like with all Hatchimals, each creature varies in rarity. Will you hatch classic pairs that are pretty and pearlised? Rare glittery duos? Ultra‐rare metallic Hatchimals with crystal pets or maybe limited edition flocked friends!

Love this duo, then check out the Pet Obsessed Pet Shop Multi‐Pack with 3 CollEGGtibles, 3 Pets AND Accessories!

Even more CollEGGtibles, even more pets and ridiculously cute mini pet accessories to make play time even more fun!

Another fabulous launch is this gorgeous spring inspired CollEGGtibles Spring Bouquet!

Fashioned to resemble a bouquet of vibrant, pink tulips, complete with vase and ribbon, you’ll find six exclusive characters hidden within each flower.

Remove each stem from the floral bouquet and gently apply pressure to crack open each flower to reveal your new springtime friend.

There are a total of 12 characters to collect in this collection (from two different bouquets) and once hatched if you place the stems back into the bouquet base they double up as a very cute wat to display your new characters!

Who will you hatch? 

Discover an array of exclusive brightly coloured characters with golden glittery wings inside each bloom. 

I just love their soft, pastel spring-inspired shades. So pretty!

Priced at £14.99 I think the spring bouquet set is really good value for money and would make the perfect Easter gift if you’re trying to limit the amount of chocolate your kids receive and consume this year!

To be honest, whatever your budget there is a Hatchimals CollEGGtible set for you.

Suitable for kids age 5 and up on account of their small size, they’re just delightful and before long you’ll find yourself as eager to complete your collection as your children!

All three sets pictured are available now from SMYTHS Toys.