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Beautiful A-frame doll house prompts imaginative play

Anita ButterworthOctober 25, 2017

Watching a child play make-believe is magical - it's incredible how their imaginations are bursting with little worlds and cute little characters. A doll... Read More...

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Cabbage Patch Kid wigs for living dolls

Caroline TaylorOctober 2, 2017

Growing up in the '80s was awesome for so many reasons - remember BMX Bandits, Rainbow Brite and Cabbage Patch Kids? Now you can have your very own walking,... Read More...

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Stone the crows – there’s a new Aussie Scrabble edition

Anita ButterworthSeptember 15, 2017

Throw another shrimp on the barbie and have a Captain Cook at this ripper of a game. For the first time, Scrabble is being released in a country-specific ve... Read More...

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Made to order: America Girl launches ‘Create Your Own’ dolls

Jenna GalleySeptember 1, 2017

A doll that looks just like your little one? Yep, there's an app for that! Kids will adore being able to customise these gorgeous dolls, choosing everything... Read More...

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App Review: Toca Doctor

Natalie EslerAugust 3, 2017

Toca Doctor by Toca Boca When your pre-schooler tells you they want to be a doctor when they grow up, tell them to follow their dream and let them have some ... Read More...

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Book Review: My Big Day

Natalie EslerJuly 23, 2017

My Big Day designed by Clare Marshall Can the kids be busy AND quiet? Oh yes they can! Here's a book that shows interactive fun can be had without the use o... Read More...

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Pretend picnic for playful poppets

Natalie EslerJuly 14, 2017

It's a spread that Little Red Riding Hood would be proud to take to grandma's house - as long as she can resist sampling the goodies along the way. This ... Read More...

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Snappie ride

Natalie EslerJuly 3, 2017

Never smile at a crocodile, unless it's a snappy hobby croc - one ride on this sleek little toy and it will be hard to keep the smiles from appearing. Handm... Read More...

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To market, to market

Natalie EslerJuly 2, 2017

It's wheely fun when pretend play imitates real life. Little shoppers can write a list, scour the aisles, fill their trolley with the week's groceries and c... Read More...

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Barbie gets a tribe of new hipster Ken boyfriends

Jenna GalleyJune 22, 2017

Man buns, pompadours and skinny jeans, oh my! You have got to see the new crop of Ken dolls from toy makers Mattel. The company behind Barbie, made an epic mo... Read More...

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Paper dolls for hip little fashionistas

Natalie EslerJune 20, 2017

Flat they may be, one-dimensional they are not. Simply sweet, it's the creative toy that needs nothing more than imagination and a pair of scissors. The ... Read More...

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19 family board games the whole family can play together

Jenna GalleyJune 14, 2017

The family that plays together, stays together, right? We don't know about that, but we do know these board games will have you sharing so many laughs that ... Read More...

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The clever toy for car and plane travel

Anita ButterworthJune 8, 2017

Keep kids busy on the road or in the air with this ingenious triangular companion - just add toys and you're good to go! The Teebee Toypod is a clever li... Read More...

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Go nuts for doughnuts!

Nikki TandyJune 2, 2017

Can a toy hit that sweet spot between being super fun and super educational? It can when it's the super sweet donut puzzle from Make Me Iconic. No ordina... Read More...

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The ship that doesn’t bump in the night

Natalie EslerMay 30, 2017

Here's something that to float their boat. Lapping waves, seagulls calling and a lamp to light the way. This clever little tug subtly lets children discover... Read More...

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