Toy Reviews for September 2018
JELLYCAT PITTERPAT MONKEY (MEDIUM)
With arms outstretched, swinging on the vines is easy for Pitterpat Monkey. This loveable monkey has the longest arms covered in fluffy-soft chestnut fur! With a cheeky beige face and foldable squishy ears, Pitterpat Monkey is the cutie of the treetops. Beany paws help our monkey sit up, and that winning smile gets lots of bananas! With long arms and tail, and a warm, friendly face, Pitterpat Monkey can get away with pretty much anything! Just run your hands through the super soft fur and you’ll be wrapped around the little paws in no time at all.
5/5
RRP – $39.95
Available from: Independence Studios – www.isgift.com, toytoyourdoor.com.au, Young Willow, Mighty Ape Australia
Our Verdict – A cheeky smile, the softest fur and a very cuddly nature, this is one lovable monkey. What can I say?! I’m a bit of a walkover when it comes to the soft toys, when they’re this cute of course! You can never have too many soft toys in your collection, so why not add one more? This gorgeous monkey will brighten your spirits on the most miserable days and have you smiling all day long! Plus, the cuddles are pretty good!!
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GLOW IN THE DARK UFO WALL WALKER
There’s still plenty of fun to be had after the lights go out with the Glow in the Dark UFO Wall Walker. Place the UFO on any glass or tiled surface and watch the sticky feet creature come to life as it walks and tumbles down. Make the UFO glow even brighter by exposing it to a bright light for at least 60 seconds. Works best on any glass or tiled surface – May cause marking on other surfaces. Wash sticky feet with soapy water as and when required. And most importantly, have fun!
3/5
Available from: Independence Studios – www.isgift.com
Our verdict – It’s fun for a little while until the glow wears off and you have watched it tumble down the same path again and again. It’s great for little kids of course but they don’t quite understand why the glow wears off and that you have to “recharge” it. A good bit of fun if you make it into a story or game but probably not a toy that’s going to last forever!
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VTECH BABY PEEK & PLAY TURTLE When the Peek & Play Turtle comes out of his shell, he’s sure to entertain your little one! The turtle has a bright, soft and colourful shell with lots of different patterns to attract your baby’s attention and includes a mirror for self-discovery, a rattle for auditory stimulation and a textured teether for an all-round sensory experience. Play peek-a-boo with the cute and cuddly turtle by tucking in his head and legs to change him into a soft, wobbly ball for 2-in-1 play. The chunky button on the top of the shell is easy to press and lights up in a variety of colours as it responds with sounds, music and cute phrases. There’s plenty to see, touch and explore with this textured friend from the sea.
4/5
RRP – $39.99
Available from: Baby Kingdom, The Nile
Our Verdict – As always, bright colours and sounds attract the biggest attention from little eyes and hands when it comes to toys and this one is no different. It transforms from a cute and cuddly turtle into a soft ball, giving your baby a chance to explore the idea of transformation. You can hug the turtle, give it a shake or wiggle to hear playful music and sounds. Let the littlest member of your family have some adventure and fun as they crawl and roll around with their new little turtle friend.
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VTECH PJ MASKS SUPER LEARNING HEADQUARTERS
Join your favourite PJ wearing trio of heroes as they go into the night to save the day. The PJ Masks Super Learning Headquarters has 12 exciting interactive activities to teach science, geography, letters, counting, problem solving and more. Choose the Owl Glider, Gekko-Mobile or Cat-Car, then plug it in to begin an activity. Use the vehicle to navigate in the games as you chase down villains, learn about the butterfly life cycle, match fruits and vegetables, visit famous places around the world, solve mysteries and more. Hear the characters’ voices and popular catchphrases while watching fun animations of the PJ Masks and villains from the show. Get ready to go into the night with Catboy, Gekko and Owlette to save the day!
5/5
RRP – $49
Available from: Target, Dick Smith, Toy Universe
Our verdict – I have two massive PJ Masks fanatics in my house, so this one was a winner before it had even made its way out of the box! Enough said really. Once my kids find themselves hooked on a particular show, that’s it. But what I do like about this toy is although it’s so much fun, it’s a great learning tool at the same time. My daughter who is almost five-years old is all about learning new things and her younger sister generally likes to copy, so it’s a win-win. Now, my biggest worry is the fights over whose turn it is!