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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
Cars is packed with both
common cars and some that
are less so, making it a
good challenge to spot
them all. They are in
order of manufacturer so
you can start ticking
them off straight away -
just right for keeping
lively young minds
entertained.
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£2.50
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Learn how to play 20
traditional and exciting
jacks games including
Pigs in the Pen, Scatter
and Slugsnail. A set of
15 metal jacks and a
high-bounce rubber ball
are provided in a
drawstring fabric pouch -
perfect to take to school
for fun with friends in
the playground.
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£5.99
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The Etch a Sketch is one
of the best loved classic
toys from the 60s and
beyond and has recently
enjoyed a revival,
featuring in the popular
Toy Story 3 film. Yes of
course we all remember
it's almost impossible to
draw a diagonal line or a
curve, but somehow that
is half the fun! With
practice, all sorts of
designs are possible (and
great masterpieces have
been achieved!). The
horizontal and vertical
knobs direct a continuous
black line, allowing
simple doodles and, with
practice and patience,
complex stylised
Etch-a-Sketch designs to
be drawn on the screen.
And the best bit is,
when you've had enough -
just shake the screen to
erase your picture! Large
24.5cm version.
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£16.00
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
on a Car Journey is
packed with things to
spot: signs, emergency
vehicles, animals,
common roadside birds and
much more - just right
for keeping lively young
minds entertained.
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£2.50
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Friendly Morph, the
well-loved cheeky
character from Tony
Hart's 70s TV series will
greet guests with a
cheery welcoming smile.
This solid rubber
non-slip door wedge is
both functional and fun.
An ideal gift for
students at uni or for
use in the home or
office. Also a great
nostalgic reminder of
childhood days and after
school tv.
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£13.00
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The giant 11 (28cm)
conical device contains
an elastic catapult which
cleverly concentrates and
propels air so
effectively that it feels
like being hit by a solid
object. It doesn't hurt
of course, but it can
ruffle hair and clothing
or disturb papers even
from the other side of
the room and with
surprising accuracy. Its
fascination seems to have
equal appeal to children
and adults. Colour may
vary."
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£12.00
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A cheerful pocket money
novelty toy from many
people's childhood,
these watery games have
lasting appeal. Once
filled to the brim with
water, the large pump
button at the base
creates powerful jets to
shoot the loose pieces,
with some skill, into
the various goals.
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£7.50
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Rapid fire possible when
loaded with several
bands. A silly idea to
provide light
entertainment for a wide
age-range. Indeed the
smart polished solid wood
pistol takes it well into
'executive toy' class,
ideal diversion to help
lighten the minutes
(hours?) spent 'on-hold'
each day.
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£14.00
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When this Hammer Whistle
is hit against a hard
surface, the bellow-like
ends create a 'toot'
which varies in pitch on
either side. Once the
vigorous battering is
over, the whole
instrument can be turned
around and the handle end
blown like a whistle.
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£5.50
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Sci-Fi fans will LOVE
this Special FX Saber! At
each sudden movement of
the wand the glow changes
from pink to red to blue,
and the sound effects
make a crashing noise
adding striking realism
to play conflicts. In
between clashes, users'
slighter movements are
accompanied by the
characteristic buzz which
is so evocative of the
excitement and menace of
big screen epics. Its
size and quality would
not embarrass a grown-up,
in fact we are sure many
will be seizing the
opportunity to cross
swords once youngsters
are in bed or will simply
buy them for themselves!
Great value when compared
to other similar toys on
the market, and bound to
be used in all sorts of
star battle recreations.
Availability: In Stock
£13.00
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
Birds is packed with both
common birds and some
that are less so, making
it a good challenge to
spot them all - just
right for keeping lively
young minds entertained.
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£2.50
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Spin the disc and drop it
on to a hard surface for
an astonishing result,
as it makes a resounding
popping sound and
launches itself into the
air with a very powerful
upward force, reaching
heights of up to 1.5
metres! Once the method
is learned the result is
reliably rewarding and
very addictive.
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£4.50
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'Are We There Yet?' is a
neat little book of
travel games that will
easily fit in the glove
box. It is packed with
interesting and inventive
games to play, built
around a family journey
in the car - and we all
know children are better
behaved when they are
entertained. Spotting
games, word games,
imagination games,
guessing games, action
games and general
knowledge make this a
must for any parent
wanting a well behaved
and amusing journey.
Includes the much-loved I
Spy!, Red Car!,
Aggressive Carrot!, Bing
Who?, Hide and Seek,
Waving Chicken plus many,
many, more!
Attractively styled like
a 1960s story book, with
delightful illustrations,
it is bound to become a
favourite with children
and adults alike.
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£5.99
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A platoon of 32 nicely
detailed plastic toy
soldiers. Evoking
childhood memories for
many, these traditional
green soldiers are in
assorted poses and carry
all manner of military
paraphernalia. Sure to
inspire hours of play in
today's children - just
like they did with their
parents and grandparents.
Includes a handy,
drawstring storage bag.
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£5.00
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An addictive and
easy-to-learn game. The
pretty coloured glass
pebbles are moved between
the 'pots' in the solid
wooden board, with the
aim of collecting the
most by the end of play.
The board folds in half
and seals shut using
magnets, so the pebbles
can be kept inside when
the game is over.
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£15.00
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Do You Remember Morph?
Well now you can make
your very own Morph
character with this
clever kit. Peter Lord,
the creator of Morph
introduces the enclosed
DVD, by showing how he
goes about modelling
Morph in simple steps,
so anyone can make their
own pliable pal out of
the generous blocks of
Morph coloured Plasticine
provided. There are also
five Morph accessories
such as a miniature
skateboard, cricket bat
and fake beard so some of
the winsome character's
classic antics can be
re-enacted. For
inspiration the DVD also
contains 15 original
Morph episodes. The
Plasticine never dries
out so he can be
endlessly modelled,
shaped and remade at a
later time – in between
he can live in the kit's
wood-effect box that
looks much like Morphs
original home!
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£11.00
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Tim Bird is amazing, he
really flies! Simply wind
the handle under Tim
Bird's tail and release
him into the air;
amazingly he will soar
and flap just like a real
bird! He has a clever
adjustable tail for
direction and lift, tear
proof wings and a spare
rubber band just in case.
Children will love his
bright colours and be in
awe when they see him
fly.
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£12.00
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A charming prank to play
on any dog owner. Leave
it on the kitchen tiles
to send your victim
scurrying for the
cleaning materials. A
little imagination can
maximise its effect -
imagine it found in the
bath, or perhaps on
someone's desk? Squidgy
and disturbingly
realistic!
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£2.50
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The stitched panel
baseball is attached to a
long, colourful tail,
made from a kite-like
fabric, that can be used
as a sling when throwing,
and provides the
receiver with much more
to grab hold of. The tail
is segmented into
colours, so games can be
improvised over which
colour to catch, adding
to the fun.
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£5.00
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Perfect for defending
against aliens!
Arcade-style sirens and
flashing lights accompany
intergalactic shooting
noises in this futuristic
special effects gun. In
silky rubber-coated
plastic it is a joy to
hold and will give rise
to many imaginary space
battles - perfect for
defending the mother ship
against alien craft and
crime fighting in the
Milky Way.
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£12.50
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Insert your arm into the
device, grit your teeth
and push the plunger. The
shiny, steely blade
crashes down tearing
through skin, bone...
no, wait; your arm is
unharmed! Answer the
cynics by inserting a
carrot (or similar comedy
vegetable) instead to
demonstrate the blade's
authenticity.
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£10.00
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Astound onlookers by
magically levitating the
Mystiflyers card between
your hands! The effect is
truly impressive, with
the shiny holographic
surface of the card
throwing out swirls of
reflected light as it
spins. The kit contains
full instructions on how
to perfect the trick,
with secret magic tools
and techniques explained
to progress through
Beginner, Intermediate
and Expert performance
levels. Amaze your
friends with this
fantastic, easy-to-learn
magic trick - your
audience will never guess
how it's done!
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£4.00
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Long, robust tubes
filled with a colourful
assortment of shapes,
beads and glitter that
cascade down an internal
spiral when the wand is
inverted. The rhythmic
flow of the shiny
contents as they swirl
along the wand is
mesmerising and will
fascinate all ages.
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This dumpy little fellow
has an irresistible,
squeezable body, with
rubbery hair and limbs
that can be stretched and
twisted to incredible
lengths. No matter how
much kneading or
fiddling, pulling or
prodding Mr Squash is
subjected to, he retains
his happy demeanour.
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Players choose a card and
attempt to recreate the
picture on Mr Funny Face
using a selection from 21
facial features. This
must be performed before
the timer winds down, at
which point Mr Funny Face
flips forward,
scattering any placed
eyes, hats, moustaches
or grins onto the table.
We love a little healthy
competition! Requires a
range of skills such as
concentration, strategy
and a steady hand. With
simple rules and
interactive, moving
parts the whole family
will enjoy taking part.
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£10.00
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Over 30 years ago Tony
Hart's art programme
'Take Hart' introduced
the cheeky Morph
character on to our
screens. He was able to
change form and got into
many amusing scrapes over
the years. Morph has
recently enjoyed a
revival in many forms and
this mini Morph keychain
is ideal for any adult
who has fond childhood
memories of the
programme.
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£4.25
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Dr Frankenstein is in
need of some help with
his latest monster:
several body parts (and a
few rogue tools) need
removing. Players use the
surgical tweezers to
gingerly grasp and lift
each of the eleven pieces
out. If their hand shakes
or they misjudge the
distance and touch the
monster, he judders and
shakes, and they miss
their turn at the
operating table. The best
surgeon is the winner. We
love a little healthy
competition! Requires a
range of skills such as
concentration, strategy
and a steady hand. With
simple rules and
interactive, moving
parts the whole family
will enjoy taking part.
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£12.00
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This all-metal Potato Gun
claims to be the
'original', and it
certainly has an
old-fashioned feel. As
well as potato pieces,
it fires the rubber
pellets provided, caps
and operates as a water
pistol. Hours of summer
fun for a surprisingly
wide age-range.
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£5.50
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Lots of youngsters want
to be doctors or nurses
when they grow up. This
shiny red plastic-coated
case features a space for
the doctor to scribe his,
or her, name and opens
out to reveal eight
pieces of 'medical'
equipment. There is a
blood pressure cuff with
a dial that whirrs around
as the pump is squeezed,
a reflex hammer for
joints, and the
obligatory stethoscope.
As an extra touch the
accompanying leaflet has
names of the tools and a
description of their use.
A quality, great value
kit with lots of play
potential.
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£14.00
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Cleverly designed 10cm
battery-operated car that
can get itself out of
almost any tricky
situation. Tough plastic,
it trundles relentlessly
forward, until its path
is obstructed when it
will roll over backwards,
landing on its wheels,
and move off again in the
opposite direction.
Battery included.
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£8.00
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Originally on our screens
in the 50s Sooty was soon
joined by Sweep to
entertain the nation for
over 60 years, making
theirs the longest
running children's
programme in the UK.
Well-made and
delightfully plush,
these hand puppets are
some of the nicest we
have seen. They are a
very good likeness to the
cheeky originals from the
popular TV series and
will be appreciated by
parents and their
children.
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£10.00
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A large and jolly bouncy
ball filled with
multi-coloured beads
suspended in clear
liquid. When bounced or
rolled from hand to hand,
the beads eddy and swirl
within the moving liquid
to create enchanting
torrents of colour. The
kind of toy that just
begs to be picked up and
played with!
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£8.00
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Children will love to
play at being a master
chef in this cute costume
of apron, characteristic
floppy hat and oven mitt.
In a traditional striped
fabric with convenient
Velcro fastenings, this
set is suitable for a
broad range of sizes. A
perfect complement to our
baking and cookware sets.
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£3.50
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The essential present!
The Chocolate Machine
Money box is a favourite
that many people will
remember from their
childhood, and a great
way to encourage children
to save money. The
plastic machine is filled
with the 20 Dairy Milk
miniatures provided,
each one only being
dispensed when a 10p
piece is fitted in the
slot. The money can be
retrieved later by
removing the back. As
well as being certain to
delight almost any child,
this would make a silly
(and welcome) present for
a chocoholic adult, or a
great Secret Santa gift!
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£9.50
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The Chuckle Buddy toy has
soft, tactile fur and a
wide-eyed cuteness that
belies the fact that he
is a plush toy with a
difference - he lies in
wait to spot your
presence with his clever
movement sensor, and
then begins a display of
merriment that will
induce anyone watching to
join in with a smile and
a chuckle of their own.
He rolls from side to
side, chortling loudly -
a great curiosity and
source of fun. Two
designs are available, a
cute and cuddly lion or a
laughing, cute cat
Chuckle Buddy.
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£15.50
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This easy-to-assemble
cardboard model theatre
comes in the form of a
large book with
perforated pages. The
pieces are die-cut, so
they can simply be pushed
out and slotted together
with no need for cutting
or glue, to make a model
theatre complete with
characters, scenery and
script. A typical
Victorian pantomime
version of Cinderella can
be staged, suitable for
all ages with its
infinitely adaptable
script and story-line.
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£12.00
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Originally broadcast by
the BBC in 1969 -1972,
'Clangers' has had
somewhat of a cult
following ever since. Of
course they are unique in
every respect, living on
their own planet and
eating green soup, so
some deference is
understandable. This soft
toy really is very
appealing and makes the
characteristic whistling
sound which transports
the mind to a cold,
echoing, imaginary
planet in boom space
exploration era, late
60s, UK. So cool...
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£9.00
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A huge box packed with
more than 30 of the most
gruesome props for over
50 truly disgusting
magical pranks. There are
lots of vile twists on
classic magic tricks,
such as a haunted toilet
filled with a fake poo,
a swat complete with
pesky flies, green bogey
slime, eyeballs and a
snake that emerges from a
glass of milk. A DVD
shows you how to perform
each trick and the kit
also includes a booklet
of instructions.
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£25.00
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Another blast from the
80s past. Anything
pressed into the mass of
pins (2, 310 to be
precise) creates a 3D
sculpture with all the
subtleties of the shape
faithfully captured. The
impression remains intact
as long as the device is
not disturbed. Stylish in
silver and black, it's
one of those desktop
classics that's endlessly
fascinating.
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£15.00
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The return of an old
favourite that many will
remember from their own
childhood. The colourful
flat wooden pieces each
have a hole drilled
through, so they can be
held to the cork board
with a metal tack. There
are endless possibilities
for making bright scenes,
figures and patterns.
Over 100 colourful pieces
in various shapes are
included, along with the
cork board, tacks and
two little wooden
hammers.
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£10.00
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If monkeys had super
heroes this would be a
cross betwen Zorro and
Superman (monkey?).
Dressed in a mask and
cape, the bizarre figure
is catapulted by
inserting two fingers
into little pockets in
his hands and stretching
the elasticated arms. As
he flies the monkey makes
a loud ape-like call.
Superstrange, but
entertaining none the
less. Batteries included.
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£7.50
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A colourful watch with a
delightfully moulded,
soft, plastic wrist
strap. The watch face is
the traditional,
analogue type which is
helpful for children who
are learning to tell the
time. The attractive
chunky designs vary to
include butterflies,
dinosaurs, teddy bears
and even aliens, so both
boys and girls will be
more than happy to wear
one. Each design comes in
two striking colours.
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£8.50
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Highly pliable
rubbery-creatures with a
sucker on each limb.
Amusing poses are made by
stretching them to many
times their original
length and then sticking
them in position. Double
sided suckers allow them
to stick to windows,
mirrors, fridges and
other smooth surfaces.
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£3.50
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Anyone with a need for
speed will enjoy this
motorbike and power
launcher. It works on the
principle of a giant
spring mechanism on which
the motorbike is located.
It is drawn back against
the spring, clipped in
place and then lined up
carefully to achieve
maximum distance when the
clip is released. A
slight amount of lean can
make a huge difference to
the outcome as it will
veer off to the side,
leading to spectacular
crashes!
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£7.00
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The stretchy, bright
yellow cube of 'Swiss
cheese' contains a pair
of similarly elastic,
cheerful little white
mice. The cheese features
a variety of craters,
through which the mice
can be squeezed and
threaded, for hours of
tactile pleasure. The
mice have a cheeky,
frolicsome posture which
makes them very comical -
already a favourite of
ours.
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£4.00
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A curiously charming,
boggle-eyed, stretchy
little critter. The
stitched-fabric-effect,
rubbery green skin
contains a mixture of
white beads and gloopy
red goo, producing an
unusual and appealing
texture when squashed.
Receive one of four
designs featuring
somewhat gruesome
details, but all
strangely adorable. Order
more than one to receive
a selection.
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£2.50
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Bagpuss is remembered
fondly by all those who
watched the original
series and generations
who have embraced it
since. Our small Bagpuss
has been so popular we
have decided to offer
this large talking
version - we are sure you
will like it as much as
we do! Press his chin or
give him a big hug to
hear the verse from the
start of the programme
'Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss,
old fat furry
cat-puss...' followed by
the delightful Bagpuss
yawn. He will make a
favourite cuddle toy for
youngsters and a welcome
trip down memory lane for
older people. 'Wake up,
be bright...'
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£18.00
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An ingenious version of
the traditional humming
top. The more you pump
the handle the faster the
small plastic train runs
around the track inside
the perspex dome. What is
completely unexpected are
the loud steam engine
sound effects which the
24cm top continues to
emit while it is
spinning. Requires 2 x AA
batteries
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£20.00
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Players race against one
another to guess which
character their opponent
has chosen. Questions
such as 'does your
person have brown hair?'
and 'does your person
have glasses?' allow the
faces to be flipped over
until, Â by a process of
elimination, Â only one
person remains. The race
is on to see who can
guess first! The game is
enhanced by the striking
similarity of the cartoon
characters to friends and
relatives and all have
names by which to
identify them. Will it be
Peter, John, Mandy or
Alison? Start asking the
right questions and find
out! When play is over
the two halves snap
together for storage - an
ideal game for
travelling.
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£5.00
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Something that always
fascinates, these new
vibrantly coloured
torches come with an
assortment of five
picture slides which clip
over the torch lens,
projecting the image on
to any flat surface.
There are popular themes,
such as dinosaurs,
pirates and mermaids –
order more than one to
receive a selection.
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£3.50
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Squeeze the trigger to
create a magical bubble
light show. Flashing LEDs
and a stream of bubbles
combine to make an
exceptional display which
is especially effective
in low light conditions.
The body is transparent
allowing the bubble
making process to be
clearly viewed. Great in
the light and amazing in
the dark!
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£11.00
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The Travel Colouring Kit
is a simple idea yet very
useful on a day out.
Colouring crayons, a
picture pad and rigid
plastic board to lean on
combine to make this a
very neat travel buddy.
It has a handy clip on
the reverse for attaching
to a car seat pocket in
readiness for use. Flip
the pages and choose a
picture from the six
outlined for colouring in
or draw freehand on one
of the remaining blank
sheets. Six crayons in a
good range of colours are
stored in the tube at the
top which has left and
right hand opening. So
encourage their
creativity - it's also
great for noughts and
crosses, hangman and
other paper based games!
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£1.50
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Like holding a disco
light show in your hand
this exciting glow baton
will make everyone's eyes
light up. Press the small
button at the base to
start it flashing with
coloured lights. It
cycles through six modes,
with approximately six
colours which can flash,
morph or strobe. Strongly
constructed from dense
foam but not heavy enough
to do any real damage -
just right for disco
nights, special nights
like bonfire night or
Hallowe'en, or even just
to be seen when out
walking at dusk.
Availability: In Stock
£3.00
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A pair of rubbery Sumo
Wrestlers that can
wrestle anywhere: as they
climb slowly down a
window, filing cabinet,
fridge or even just
squeezed together on a
flat surface. Gradually
the two figures
disconnect themselves
leaving the one on top as
the winner.
Availability: In Stock
£4.00
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This little toy
helicopter is placed on
the launcher, the rip
cord is sharply pulled
causing the helicopter
blades to spin, rapidly
propelling it into the
air. The wonderfully
simple mechanism is easy
to use, reliable and
capable of really
impressive results. Two
helicopters are included
to avoid the need for
immediate retrieval and,
astoundingly, they seem
to achieve a near perfect
landing every time!
Availability: In Stock
£3.00
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This cute, furry Little
Scampster will busily
scurry around with a
realistic wobbling gait.
Once placed inside his
large exercise wheel,
this appealing little
chap will endlessly
trundle forward. The
rhythmic, continuous
sound and motion is
peculiarly therapeutic,
and the Scampster himself
will enthral and enamour
children.
Availability: In Stock
£10.00
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Draughts is a classic
game and this travel
version is small enough
to tuck away in a
rucksack or handbag until
it is needed. All the
parts fit inside the fold
up board which doubles as
a storage box to keep the
small parts safe. The
counters are magnetic to
keep them securely on the
board during play. Steal
your opponents counters
by jumping and make
crowns by crossing the
board - the first players
to gain all the opponents
counters is the winner.
Availability: In Stock
£2.00
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This Travel Game of
Hangman will give hours
of entertainment; the
condemned man swinging
from the gallows has been
a favourite of children
the world over for
centuries! The challenge
is finding a word of up
to eight letters that the
opponent cannot guess.
The slider is moved each
time a wrong letter is
suggested to reveal the
famous stick man image,
bit by bit, until he is
complete and the game is
lost. The lid snaps shut
to contain all the
playing pieces for
storage - a useful
self-contained unit which
is ideal for travel play.
Availability: In Stock
£5.00
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This travel game of
Warships is lots of fun
to take out and about.
Placing the aircraft
carrier, destroyer and
submarine etc on the
board, players attempt
to 'sink' the opponents
ships using coordinates
such as C4 or F7. The
coloured pegs are put
into the battle board to
denote a hit or a miss as
the battle progresses,
and excitement builds as
the ships are in
jeopardy. A traditional
family game for two
players which promises
lots of competitive play.
Availability: In Stock
£5.00
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Solitaire is a classic
one person game and this
travel version is small
enough to tuck away in a
travel bag or handbag
until it is needed. All
the parts fit inside the
fold up board which
doubles as a storage box
to keep the small parts
safe. The counters are
magnetic to keep them
securely on the board
during play. Remove
counters from the board
by jumping over them in
an attempt to remove all
the counters, leaving
just one in the centre.
Availability: In Stock
£2.00
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Chess is a classic game
and this travel version
is small enough to tuck
away in a rucksack or
handbag until it is
needed. All the parts fit
inside the fold up board
which doubles as a
storage box to keep the
small parts safe. The
counters are magnetic to
keep them securely on the
board during play. Steal
your opponents counters
by landing on them with a
variety of special moves
- the first players to
gain all the opponents
counters is the winner.
Availability: In Stock
£2.00
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Lift Party Penguin's top
hat and fill him with ice
cubes. Crank the handle
to create fluffy ice
shavings, which can then
be collected from the
door in his front. Use
the penguin-shaped
dispenser bottle to
squirt fruit juice onto
the ice shavings for a
refreshing and tasty
treat. Party Penguin also
provides a mould to make
a trio of home-made ice
lollies. Includes two
serving bowls and spoons.
Availability: In Stock
£15.00
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This tirelessly cheerful
daisy-style flower is as
happy as the day is long!
It will dance and dance
as long as the sun is
shining, will even work
by electric light and,
being solar powered, it
will never need a
battery. Enough to
brighten the dullest of
days!
Availability: In Stock
£7.50
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It's no surprise almost
everyone remembers Fuzzy
Felt, as it has been
around for almost 60
years - originally
inspired by cutting felt
gaskets for tanks during
the Second World War.
Fuzzy Felt hasn't changed
much. It hasn't needed
to. The simplicity of
creating pictures by
pressing felt shapes on
to boards (two included)
is timeless. This set
contains over 400 pre-cut
pieces, many of them the
original shapes. The one
recent innovation is that
the Princess set now
includes 150 pretty
glitter pieces.
Stimulates child
development, imagination
and is endlessly
reuseable.
Availability: In Stock
£11.00
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This gloriously soft and
cuddly Bagpuss is small
enough to be easily held
by young children.
Squeeze his tummy and he
will play the jingling
noise from the series,
followed by the classic
Bagpuss yawning sound. A
delight for children,
and for adults he invokes
a cosy feeling of
revisiting a timeless
children's classic.
Bagpuss will hold a
special place in our
hearts forever. Ear tip
to tail end 24cm
Availability: In Stock
£8.50
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A very compelling game
for one - the shiny black
marbles are moved and
removed from the board by
jumping over one another,
with the aim of
finishing the game with
only one marble in the
very centre of the board.
The rules are simple,
but the task is very
challenging! The simple
geometric design makes
this an attractive
'coffee table' item.
Availability: In Stock
£12.50
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An old friend who has
made a big comeback in
recent years by taking a
starring role in the
Disney Pixar Toy Story
films. Playing another
major part in the
forthcoming sequel 'Toy
Story 3', he is bound to
be everyone's favourite
mutt. Slinky Dog first
made his appearance in
stores in 1952 and this
updated and redesigned
version has all the
appeal of the original.
Availability: In Stock
£16.00
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This is awesome! Pumping
the hand grip back and
forth causes a pair of
flywheels to spin faster
and faster. Repeated
squeezes of the trigger
releases the six foam
darts from the cartridge;
these are launched
through the flywheels,
increasing their speed
enormously to make them
capable of reaching
inspiring distances.
Maybe you'll be able to
land a dart several
neighbours' away, or
simply reach Bob at the
other end of the office
(we tried and it was a
direct hit! Sorry Bob.)
Availability: In Stock
£25.00
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The VW Camper Van has
given joy to millions and
is rightly celebrated in
this small, high
quality, hardback book
marking its 60th
anniversary. Now
synonymous with surfing
culture, the VW Camper
has had a chequered
history beginning with
the post-war success of
the VW Beetle. Starting
with a historical look at
the 'birth of a legend'
the book shows examples
of advertising campaigns,
wacky paint jobs, VW
Campers used for utility
purposes, different
types of camper and
popular conversions such
as the Dormobile.
Nicknames that will be
meaningful only to VW
enthusiasts, such as
'Splittie', 'Bulli',
'Bread loaf' and 'Barn
door', are
affectionately mentioned
in the informative text,
which is interspersed
with many, many
photographs; in fact, a
large one on every page.
A gem to treasure,
interesting for all, and
particularly appealing
for those who lived the
dream!
Availability: In Stock
£6.99
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This version from America
claims to be 'the
original', its design
barely changed for 80
years. It is still
excellent, and still all
metal apart from the
stand. It comes in a
smart perspex type box
with the obligatory tower
to stand it on as it
spins, and the string to
start it and balance it
on; also instructions and
explanations.
Availability: In Stock
£10.00
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The real thing - from
Russia! Matryoshkas have
been coveted throughout
the world as toys and
ornaments for a century
or more, and these are
from their original
source in Russia and of
the highest quality.
There are seven dolls in
this set, the largest is
11cm tall, the innermost
just 2cm. A timeless
classic that will delight
generation after
generation.
Availability: In Stock
£22.00
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
Nature is packed with
things to spot: insects,
butterflies, birds and
animals, cloud
formations, forest
features and a section
about the seaside,
indeed this book covers a
wide range of natural
situations - just right
for keeping lively young
minds entertained.
Availability: In Stock
£2.50
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What could be better than
a home-made lolly on a
hot summer's day? We may
have found the answer
with this Glow Pop kit.
Children get very excited
about lollies and about
things that light up, so
a combination of the two
is bound to be a hit!
Making the lollies
couldn't be easier,
simply clip the moulds
into the bases supplied,
fill them with the drink
of your choice and stand
them in the freezer. When
they are frozen the glow
handles can be fitted and
the Glow Pop is complete!
Press the button to see
it glow.
Availability: In Stock
£8.00
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
Car Badges is packed with
both common badges and
some that are less so,
making it a good
challenge to spot them
all. They are in
alphabetical order so you
can start ticking them
off straight away - just
right for keeping lively
young minds entertained.
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£2.50
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The fluffiest, cutest
kitten we've ever seen!
This appealing little
kitty moves forward,
pausing now and then to
curl her luxuriant tail,
look up and cheerfully
meow. Her fur is
wonderfully soft - it's
hard to resist stroking
her. A great new addition
to the family! Requires 2
x 'AA' batteries.
Availability: In Stock
£15.50
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A splendid toy for
youngsters and the modern
equivalent of the hobby
horse, this plush pony
has Velcro tabs to wrap
around the 'rider' and a
super furry tail.
Electronic sound tabs in
the ear flaps reproduce
the noise of neighing and
the clip-clop of hooves.
Perfect for imaginary
play - trotting,
cantering or galloping
around the house or
garden. Also a great fun
addition to a fancy dress
costume.
Availability: In Stock
£16.00
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car window is something
all the family can enjoy,
making the time on any
journey pass quickly and
other titles bring new
meaning to walks in the
countryside or playing on
the beach. When
sufficient points are
won, children can apply
online for a certificate
of achievement or tokens
can be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
at the Seaside is packed
with things to spot on or
near the beach: funfairs
and attractions, water
sports, popular beach
food, signs, boats,
flowers, birds and
rockpool life - just
right for keeping lively
young minds entertained.
Availability: In Stock
£2.50
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Fuzzy Felt is celebrating
it's 60th Anniversary
this year and we are able
to offer a special set to
commemorate the
achievement. It's no
surprise almost everyone
remembers Fuzzy Felt, as
it has been around for 60
years and was originally
inspired by cutting felt
gaskets for tanks during
the Second World War.
Fuzzy Felt hasn't changed
much. It hasn't needed
to. The simplicity of
creating pictures by
pressing felt shapes onto
boards is timeless. The
60th Anniversary Set
contains 500 pre-cut
pieces, many of them the
original fuzzy felt
shapes and two play
boards. Stimulates child
development and
imagination, and is
endlessly reuseable - the
magic of Fuzzy Felt lives
on!
Availability: In Stock
£15.00
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These mini kites are just
right to carry on a walk,
or to keep in the car.
Made from durable
spinnaker nylon they
construct very easily by
the application of just
one prong. There are six
brightly coloured
designs, an elephant,
whale, lion, goose,
fish and dinosaur, order
more than one to receive
a selection.
Availability: In Stock
£5.00
Available
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I-Spy Books are the
perfect travel companion
for any child. Originally
brought out in the 1950s,
generations of
youngsters have enjoyed
spotting the wide array
of travel and holiday
items featured. These
recently relaunched
versions, whilst being
true to the original
concept, have been
completely updated with
all new photographs.
Spotting things from the
car or train window is
something all the family
can enjoy, making the
time on any journey pass
quickly and other titles
bring new meaning to
walks in the countryside
or playing on the beach.
When sufficient points
are won, children can
apply online for a
certificate of
achievement or tokens can
be collected from the
books towards a special
I-Spy badge. This
innocent, retro-style
pastime is set to enthral
a new generation. I Spy
at the Airport is packed
with things to spot
outside and in the
terminal building,
checking-in, signs and a
large section on spotting
tail fin identification
of aircraft - just right
for keeping lively young
minds entertained.
Availability: In Stock
£2.50
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A compact quality version
of a traditional
favourite, this
kaleidoscope is made from
metal, with plastic
beads in the rotating
head. Turn it to reveal
the characteristic
brightly coloured
patterns - particularly
effective when held up to
a light source. It is a
trip down memory lane for
older folks and an
exciting new experience
for youngsters.
Availability: In Stock
£4.25
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When you talk, shout,
sing or hum into this
device, the result is
distorted into something
quite unfamiliar, and
LED lights flash to the
rhythm. Knobs adjust
volume and effect.
Endless amusement at
parties appealing to a
large age range. Requires
1 x 9V battery
Availability: In Stock
£14.00
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Whittling is the ancient
art of making carvings
from small pieces of
wood, and this Whittling
Kit contains all you need
to get started. The retro
styled tube contains a
miniature knife, pieces
of wood and sandpaper as
well as humorous and
informative instructions
on creating your own
treasures. With a little
imagination, you'll soon
be creating some
masterpieces of your own!
(Not suitable for under
14 year olds as the kit
contains a knife).
Availability: In Stock
£6.00
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This pump-action water
gun can shoot a stream of
water up to eight and a
half metres: impressive
enough, but there is an
added bonus to this
particular model. The
bottle-shaped water tank
screws into place and the
water gun is designed to
accept almost any
screw-topped bottle. So
the canny combatant can
have a stash of filled
bottles to hand - a
considerable advantage in
a water fight and a
golden opportunity to
stay dry whilst drenching
the opponent!
Availability: In Stock
£8.00
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For anyone born in the
late 70s/ early 80s the
sight of the crazy orange
face will be very
familiar. Sadly, until
now, the recent revival
of the space hopper has
been limited to a new
generation of bouncers,
as anyone who remembers
them the first time
around is likely to have
found themselves to be
too big. Fortunately this
is no longer the case.
This giant retro hopper
inflates to a huge 80cm,
making it suitable for
any adult (up to 17
stone) who wants to
regress back to their
childhood. Have a couple
lying around at a party
and watch the fun begin.
Foot pump included.
Availability: In Stock
£18.00
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A brilliantly simple toy
for toddlers: push the
brightly patterned tin
away and it magically
rolls back! The moving
colours and the delicate
tinkling chime it
produces will delight
young children and the
curious 'roll back'
property will fascinate
all.
Availability: In Stock
£4.25
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A super play baking set
to capture a child's
imagination. They will be
encouraged to try
measuring, whisking,
mixing, rolling and
cookie cutting with this
fantastic 19 piece set.
The set's contents
include a jug, bowl,
loaf tin, rolling pin,
and chopping board, most
in traditional materials.
Items are all in a
child-friendly size and
are likely to absorb any
child in imaginative
play. Also included is a
spotty apron with
matching oven glove and
pot holder so the play
chef can really look the
part too.
Availability: In Stock
£20.00
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Chunky-moulded and
perfect for pranks,
these little Kreep-E Bugs
scurry around in random
directions just like a
real insect. How they
work is quite a surprise:
a battery-operated motor
makes them vigorously
vibrate so that, when
placed on a smooth
surface, the resulting
forces send them racing
off. Receive one of four
designs, a ladybird,
cockroach, ant or
beetle. Order more than
one to receive a
selection.
Availability: In Stock
£5.00
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This Volkswagen model is
1:38 scale making it
large enough (12cm), to
allow all the fine
details of the real
vehicle to be included in
the metal diecast
moulding. VW Camper has
opening doors, powerful
pull back and go motors
propel the vehicles
forwards. Colours may
vary.
Availability: In Stock
£7.00
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This incredibly strange
black substance stretches
if you pull it apart
slowly yet breaks cleanly
if you pull it quickly.
As it is pulled it
appears that the surface
dries and the strands
become separated, yet if
you leave it to settle,
the strands rejoin
themselves and it becomes
one piece again.
Fascinating to fiddle
with! The putty comes
packaged in a handy tin.
Availability: In Stock
£6.00
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This Easter Puppet Kit is
bound to be a hit - with
an Easter break from
school and far too much
chocolate around, this
is just the thing to keep
youngsters amused. Precut
and hole punched felt
shapes are stitched
together using the wool
and safety needle
provided. Additional
decorative shapes are
stuck to the glove puppet
by peeling off the
self-adhesive backing.
The result is a pleasing
Easter Bunny puppet with
lots of scope for play
over the Easter break or
a nice cover for a small
Easter gift.
Availability: In Stock
£2.00
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Every child appreciates
their very own tin of
marbles. Sixty glass
marbles are crammed
inside, in three sizes
and featuring lots of
gorgeous, jewel-like,
swirly patterns. The
attractive tin is not
only a useful way to
store them, but could
also be used a secure
place to keep treasures.
Our marbles are good
quality at a reasonable
price, and grandad will
love teaching the kids
the various games that
can be played.
Availability: In Stock
£6.00
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Three multi-coloured
juggling balls with a
booklet of instructions
to get you started in
this popular art. The
balls are harlequin
coloured, made from soft
vinyl for grip and
ideally weighted. Amaze
your friends with
displays of your new
found skill.
Availability: In Stock
£5.00
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Morph is a much loved
character who has enjoyed
a revival in recent
times. This cheeky
plasticine character was
first born as a companion
to Tony Hart on his
popular television show
'Take Hart' over 30 years
ago. Viewers followed his
amusing antics as he went
from one scrape to the
next, changing form like
a super hero. Morph has
recently enjoyed a
revival in many forms and
we really like this
cheery little desk buddy.
Made from durable bendy
rubber he looks both
surprised and smiley at
the same time in classic
Morph fashion. He will
hold down papers, take a
Post-it note on the chest
and he can even be
trained to look after
your pen. Just don't ask
him to make the tea!
Availability: In Stock
£5.50
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Stretchy, squashy
worm-like creatures with
immense appeal. Two
large, cartoon-style
eyes peep out from a mass
of rubbery 'hair' that
covers the entire,
brightly-coloured body.
They can be manipulated
in all number of ways and
have a pleasing, tactile
texture. Great for stress
relief.
Availability: In Stock
£3.00
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An adorable polka dot
carrying case containing
a tin tea set made for
sharing. A metal tray,
tea pot with lid, four
cups, saucers and
plates, in miniature,
all with retro style
black rim and white polka
dot design. The set is
fully-functional and just
right for entertaining
little friends, both
real and make believe.
Availability: In Stock
£22.00
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