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Toys & Much More TOYS & MUCH MORE Preschool Thomas Range Sylvanian Families Fairy Dolls & Trucks Things to Make Games Books Click here to download order form or email your order to [email protected] BABY FADOOZLES WITH RATTLE X0864 1 x Fadoozle $9.00 ea X0864 2 x Fadoozles $8.60 ea X0864 4 x Fadoozles $8.20 ea X0864 6 x Fadoozles $7.90 ea H 18cm L- Lion, E – Elephant, F – Frog, D – Dog, G – Giraffe , C – Cow. Lion Elephant Elephant Frog These bright little characters are sure to win the hearts of the young and the not so young. Their soft bodies and limbs make them easy for babies to hold. Imagine the look on their faces when they give their Fadoozle a shake or squeeze and hear them “talk” (adults call it a bell rattle!). These toys are ideal for babies or toddlers to take with them in their buggy, car seat or sit them in their cot. The bright colours will keep them fascinated for Dog Giraffe Cow hours. All baby plush toys are velvety-soft for sensitive skin, and are tested to meet or exceed rigorous safety standards. HUMMING TOPS X0861 Circus Humming Top $8.50 H14 x D13cm No base. X0862 Circus Humming Top $15.00 H21 x D19cm With base, comes boxed. X0863 Train Humming Top $33.00 H23 x D18cm X0862 With base, comes boxed. I was delighted to hear that these humming tops are still as popular as ever. Kirstin, Sarah and Sue – even Mae who is originally from the Philippines, all remember having one of these as a child. I think I remember that mine had circus animals on it as well. One thing we did not have was a top that had a train that hooted, tooted and chugged its way around the track going faster and faster as you spin it. These will definitely have to be a must in my house at Christmas. X0863 STAR PULL DOWN MOBILE WITH LIGHTS X0875 Mobile $24.50 W20.5cm There are mobiles and mobiles – this one is something different. It is the sort of item that has that appeal you cannot explain. I hope that you can see the flashing lights at “each” point of the star as the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” echos forth. SHUBBY BEAR X0850 Bear $25.00 H48cm P – Pink ribbon, B- Blue ribbon. Incredibly soft and very huggable. We can see these bears as a child’s best friend – ideal to take with them where ever they go. ROSEY CHEEK SOFT DOLLS X0856 Soft Dolls $33.00 H36cm P- Pink, BL- Blue These are beautifully soft with just the right amount of filling to be one of the best cuddly dolls that I could find. The Worth Company in America know what it takes to make top selling toys – the dolls simple face and appropriate attire with removable jacket and nappy plus a name tag all add to its appeal. They are fully washable so ideal for a baby or bigger sister or brother ZOO FRIENDS X1113 Adult $18.50 X1114 Adult & Baby $28.00 X1115 Baby $10.50 X1116 Baby Trio $29.00 Baby H16cm Adult H28cm Giraffe Leopard Monkey G – Giraffe, L- Leopard, M – Monkey, BT – Baby Trio Children all love going to the zoo – not only once but they are happy to go back time and time again – so it is easy to see why these soft toys are always so very popular. Baby Trio DOMINOES X1014 Dominoes $7.00 A – Animal, V – Vehicle, L – Alphabet Picture Each set has 28 pieces Animals Vehicles In the animal set there are bears, chickens, ladybirds, butterflies, bees and crabs. In the vehicle set there are tractors, steam rollers, rowing boat, digger, ship, bus and land cruiser. In the alphabet set bright clear characters with each letter. Alphabet 4 IN 1 PUZZLE X1021 Transport Puzzles $9.50 Four wooden puzzles stored in a wooden box. Each complete puzzle measures 17 x 11cm with 12 pieces in each puzzle. Suitable for children aged 2–3 years + DRESS ME UP PUZZLES X1013 Dress Up Puzzles $8.50 13 x 14cm G – Girl, D- Dog, B - Boy The puzzles are made from wood as is the box that Girl Dog holds all the pieces. Each puzzle has 5 changes of clothes and by changing the head as well you can create a totally different person. Suitable for children aged 2-3years + Boy Puzzle pieces PUZZLE CLOCKS X1020 Puzzle Clocks $9.50 D29cm F – Farm Yard, S – Sea Life The arms on the clock move and there are six farm or sea characters to lift in and out. Mums and Dads teach your toddlers to set the clock at their bed time or to a time when something has to be finished by – you might be able to convince them Farmyard Sea Life that they are setting the rules - good luck. BIRTHDAY WANDS X0856 1 x Fairy Wand $ 8.00 X0857 3 x Fairy Wands $22.00 X0858 5 x Fairy Wands $34.00 X0859 10 x Fairy Wands $65.00 Green Blue H37.5cm P – Purple, P – Pink, G – Green, B – Blue, Y – Yellow, O – Orange. These wands will be sure to capture the hearts of any little girl. They are truly appealing with the frills and bows that shimmer and look so pretty. Her face has the most delightful expression – and you feel that she is saying “buy me please”. Yellow Orange TODDLER BEDS X0965 Beds $76.00 P – Pooh Bed, T – Thomas Bed Great as a portable bed with sleeping bags and pillow attached. Toddler Beds 3 IN 1 COSY WRAPS X0967 Wraps $45.00 P – Princess, T – Tigger TIGGER It’s a super cosy wrap with Tigger feet. Entire blanket folds up into a Tigger Cushion DISNEY PRINCESS It’s a super cosy wrap for all little Princesses. Entire blanket folds up into a Cinderella Heart Cushion. Cosy Wraps Both wraps opens out into a warm and cosy wrap up blanket. • Machine Washable • H142cm x W50cm x D2cm • 18months + POOH POP UP TREEHOUSE PLAY TENT X0964 Pooh Treehouse Tent $76.00 • Tough durable materials. • Roll up door. • Compact and easy to store. Some assembly required. H124cm x W105cm x D105cm Age 3+ THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT X0866 Soft Toys $16.50each JF - Jeremy Fisher 25cm PR - Peter Rabbit 16.5cm JD - Jemima Puddle Duck 23cm The photos of these characters say it all – as appealing now as they were when we were children. Jeremy Fisher Peter Rabbit Jemima Duck PETER RABBIT – MY FIRST YEAR BOOK X0883 My First Year Book $21.00 H 24.5cm x W 22.5cm Each page has the most adorable images. Titles of some of the pages are: • About My Parents • My Birth Story (shown) • My First Few Days • About My Name • Family Tree • First Experiences • My Baby Record • The End Of My First Year PETER RABBIT’S BOOKSHOP X0882 Peter Rabbit’s Bookshop $68.00 L 24.5cm x H 14cm x W 7cm The original and authorised editions. This bookshop case contains miniature versions of all the Beatrix Potter’s Little Tales. Behind the door there is a set of card figures of Peter Rabbit and his friends, all ready to visit the shop. BEATRIX POTTER – MY FIRST LIBRARY X0880 My First Library $24.50 H 30cm x W 33cm 4 Board Books of which we have shown a page from each. Young children will love to look at the beautiful pictures in these simple board books. Explore early learning concepts such as colours, numbers and shapes with Peter Rabbit and his friends. PETER RABBIT – WHO CAN YOU SEE? X0881 Who Can You See? $24.50 23.5cm square Can you guess who is hiding on each page? Read the clue then pull the ribbon to reveal beautiful scenes and favourite characters from the Beatrix Potter tales. Click here to download order form or email your order to [email protected] TOYS – THOMAS THOMAS SCOOTIN’ SOUNDS RIDE ON X0954 Ride On $115.00 • 4 buttons play different sounds. • Length: 60cm Width: 28cm Height: 24cm to seat • 2 In 1 Scoot around or push along play with motion activated sounds & 2 volume settings. • Ages 1 – 3 • Plays Thomas theme song. 3D CARRYING CASE WITH FOUR ENGINES - (THOMAS, FERGUS, MOLLY & PERCY) 3D CARRY CASE X0952 Carry Case $44.00 • Handy Carry Case is portable and perfectly sized for pre-school hands. • Designed to hold vehicles securely. • Perfect on the go fun you can take anywhere. Engines X0953 Thomas $16.50 • Thomas – The most famous of all vehicles. He is blue and called the “Really Useful Engine”. X0954 Fergus $18.50 Fergus Molly Percy Thomas • Fergus – Is a purple traction engine who shunts trucks at the cement works. X0955 Molly $29.00 • Molly – Is a bright yellow large powerful engine. X0955 Percy $13.50 • Percy – is green and a junior member of the principle team of engines. WATER TOWER FIGURE 8 SET X0950 Figure 8 Set $126.00 • Perfect Introduction Set. • 25pc Set • Includes Thomas, Stone Bridge, Sir Topham Hatt & the Exclusive Cargo Car. A quick fill up at the Water Tower keeps Thomas steaming around Sodor! EDWARD THE GREAT SET X0951 Edward Set $220.00 • Includes 4 Exclusive Vehicles – Available only in this set. • Edward is chosen to race Spencer, a powerful new engine, across the island of Sodor. • Ages 3+ TODDLER BED X0965 Beds $76.00 T – Thomas Bed Great as a portable bed with sleeping bags and pillow attached. 4 IN 1 PUZZLE X1021 Transport Puzzles $9.50 Four wooden puzzles stored in a wooden box.
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