toy review

Arlo’s schema is construction. The way he thinks relates to the way in which things are built and watching him play really showcases how the connections in his mind work. He is very quick to grasp new toys and we can sit for hours building together with all manner of resources. He is just like … Read more

Tonka Mighty Dump Truck Say the name Tonka and instantly the iconic Tonks Trucks spring to mind. We’re celebrating Tonka’s 75th Anniversary with the Commemorative 1968 Dump Truck. This Dump Truck features a fire red cab, golden yellow dump, original markings, and a 75th Anniversary badge, so you can dominate your jobsite in style. A … Read more

Paloma is enjoying the toy reviews just as much as Arlo these days, and as much as she loves to join in with the boys and participate in their mayhem, sometimes she just wants a quiet moment to herself. For such an assertive girl, Paloma is not one who is easily pleased with the majority … Read more

We love getting creative and have all manner of resources to hand in our craft room at home, however one thing I am not a fan of is the cleaning up after a busy day of making stuff. This is where paint pop sticks come in and change the game. Paint sticks work a little … Read more

Now I can’t reveal too much here as I hate spoilers but I am obsessed with escape rooms. They are such a fun activity, and this pack from Epic Escapes is ideal for recreating the problem solving at home. You can play as a couple with one person setting up and the other solving the … Read more

We are such huge fans of construction toys in this house so we jumped at the chance to review a new range and as soon as we received a box containing pieces which light upthe kids wanted to dive right in. We were sent two Laser Pegs construction kits – both of which are ‘multi … Read more

Aloha to Islanditos! Our favourite Cutetitos surprise plushies have released a brand new tropical themed range – the Islanditos. Paloma was delighted to get her hands on three new surprise packets to unwrap and explore. We have reviewed some of these before and I have to say the unwrapping experience is a sensory experience like … Read more

There’s a new cool, collectable line-up of mini-figures to be discovered with Action Heroes. Launching for Summer, let us introduce you to Actions Heroes. Arlo was sent out the Action Heroes Swat Truck which retails at £36.99 along with some smaller items from the range. He couldn’t wait to get inside the packaging as soon … Read more

Arlo is animal obsessed and his fascination with animals goes beyond the normal animals you’d expect a five year old to like. He would talk to you for hours about Duck Billed Platypus if you let him! So given the opportunity to review a new TV show featuring one of his favourite animals was an … Read more

Who are the Goozonians? A brand new toy range released this month from the makers of the phenomenal Goo Jit Zu brand. Just like their counterparts these new goozonians are a sensory delight. Developed with kids aged four to six in mind these are not purely for one gender, but there’s a definite feminine vibe … Read more

Paloma jumped at the opportunity for her first ever toy review of the Steffi Love dolls. When it comes to role play with dolls then this is right up her street. At five years old Paloma has a very distinct style all of her own. It takes her a long time to get ready every … Read more

What a fabulous surprise to receive instead of chocolate this Easter! The Jurassic World Dominion Captivz Eggs surprise dinosaur toys are a fabulous new release from Character Toys in anticipation of the movie release later this year. These eggs contain collectible pop and lock dinosaur pieces and all sorts of other fun treats for little … Read more