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What’s New - fresh launches that you need to get your hands on
WHAT’S NEW
Pop up and play
MV Sports & Leisure
0121 7488 000 www.mvsports.com
The new Barbie Pop Up Camper Van Tent and Thomas Deluxe Pop Up Tent are described by supplier MV Sports & Leisure as ‘the perfect pop-up tents for children as they start to explore imaginative play and independence’.
Suitable for kids aged three-plus, the products are decorated with character graphics, and come complete with realistic camper van and train shapes for any fan to immerse themselves in play. With a closed top and integrated floor, durable polyester and PVC materials, as well as water and UVresistance, play can continue come rain or shine, inside or outside.
Easy to assemble, each tent is a one-piece design which simply unfolds and pops up.
CreArt grows up
Ravensburger
01869 363800 www.ravensburger.co.uk
Building on the success of its painting by numbers range CreArt, which launched earlier this year, Ravensburger has introduced four new designs into the children’s range for A/W: Pawesome Polar Bear with glitter, Delightful Deer with glittering gems, Festive Friends with glitter and Koala Cuties.
In response to demand as interest in adult painting by numbers continue to rise, later this year Ravensburger is launching a range of high-quality sets suitable for adults. Six designs will kick off the range with some colourful animal designs including Funky Zebra, Funky Elephant and Funky Giraffe.
Hornby builds on steampunk trend
Hornby
www.hornby.com 01843 233512
BrickPunk is a range of seven SteamPunkthemed brick construction kits, which include between 121 and 563 pieces. Each kit includes a figure to fit in with the model theme. The range also features horses, a tractor, steam walker, tank, glider and airship. These are ideal Christmas stocking fillers and gifts, not only for children but for adults too! Hornby said: ‘SteamPunk is a world of war between empires and those eco warriors that despise them. During this never-ending fight for justice, we invite you to help our owner of the best tea construct steam machines deliver some of his best tea crop across the world.’
Imagination stations
Wilton Bradley
01626 835400 www.wiltonbradley.com
The Water Wall is a must-have for households with imaginative toddlers. Teaching kids about gravity, angles and water flow, this wall is packed with limitless combinations for them to enjoy a different creation every time they move the pieces. With a multitude of modular accessories included, kids can have fun creating their own water flows and seeing their problem-solving skills come to life as they pour water from the top.
This weather-resistant Water Wall can be used outdoors or indoors thanks to the included bucket, which catches the water when it reaches the bottom.
The Playhouse range, meanwhile, is made from wood, so the products blend perfectly into the garden. As a Gold Award winner in the Toy Shop UK Independent Toy Awards, Playhouse provides kids with the tools necessary to develop exceptional cognitive skills and co-ordination - from outdoor games to indoor kitchens, work benches and more.
WHAT’S NEW
The no-queue petrol station!
Bruder
00353 6763800 www.bruder.de Distributor in UK: Alpha Toys Ltd
Almost all Bruder vehicles have to be refuelled and occasionally cleaned. The new, highly-equipped bworld Petrol Station is available for this purpose.
The pump dispenses all standard fuel types and a charging station for e-mobile is also available.The attendant works in a modern sales room with a price list, monitor and modern POS system. A fully functional washing station is available for cleaning dirty vehicles - just pour water into the integrated tank. The built-in hand air pump builds up pressure and the water can be released for cleaning with the attached on/off switch. The Bruder Roadster and driver supplement this comprehensive set. The bworld Car service, bworld Motorcycle service with Ducati Full
Throttle Scrambler and MAN TGS Tank truck are also available from Bruder as the perfect addition to the Petrol Station.
On track for lots of fun
Mookie 01525 722769 | www.mookie.co.uk Happy Hamsters is an entirely modular marble track system that allows you to build unique and crazy designs. Happy Hamsters will get children’s thinking caps on and inspire imaginative play. Axetreme is another new release from Mookie; a fun, interactive game throwing lightweight axes at a target. Play with friends or play alone - and look out for the campaign on TV and socials! Also new is Jelly Sand. Inspired by quick and easy play patterns, the Jelly Sand characters are ready to play with in 15 minutes and look super cute once finished. Simply add a character face piece to the mould, dip it into water and reveal a colourful character. Finally, Tybo just got bigger with Tybo XL. From the makers of the Tybo Magic Mixing Orb comes Tybo XL - bigger, mess-free and with kid-safe tie dye. The Tybo XL expanding mixing chamber will tie-dye anything with ease, from hoodies and jeans to shoes.
A whole new world
Simba Smoby Toys UK
01620 674 778 | sales@simbasmoby.com
There is plenty of creative fun to be had with the latest launch from Simba Smoby Toys UK: FleXtreme.
With FleXtreme, kids are invited to connect the flexible track pieces to build new circuits for motorised vehicles to race around. The track pieces easily fit together, and are designed to be super flexible, allowing families to run tracks all the way through the house: over chairs, beds, desks, and more!
A perfect place to start is the FleXtreme Discovery Set. It comes with 184 pieces of track, which build a circuit measuring 4.4 metres long. Each set also comes with one vehicle, an additional car body, and an entry/exit track. And, for kids who want to expand their FleXtreme universe, there are FleXtreme Track Refill Packs, and additional motorised FleXtreme vehicles.
Elf game spreads Xmas cheer
Winning Moves
020 3920 8151 www.winningmoves.co.uk
Join Buddy the Elf in the magical land of New York City, and relive his adventures as he explores new places, finds his father, and saves Christmas with Santa.
Celebrating the classic festive comedy film, this new edition of Top Trumps Match: The Crazy Cube Game will have players trying to knock out their opponent’s cubes while lining up five of their own. It contains 25 cubes featuring 15 icons and images from the holiday movie, including Christmas candy, decorations, animals, the cheerful Jovie, and Buddy himself.
The game comes complete in a handy carry case which makes tidying up easy. Strap on those elf shoes and spread some Christmas cheer with this matching game. Just don’t forget to sing loud for all to hear!
