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Review: The BrainBox – The World Challenge

Immediately I could tell that this was going to be a fun games night. We were lucky to be sent one the BrainBox Challenges; The World! And while there are 3 Challenges available, this one was a load of fun! We played the game with our 10 year olds and our 16 year olds, the neighbour and the cousin. The basic concept in my head would be to relate this to a better way of playing a game of memory. Because we had such a large group playing, Im going to run through the concepts for 2 players or more. (Yes you can play this game alone… how cool) The card comes with various images (which helps when playing with younger children) and the idea is for you to view the card image for 10 seconds, ensuring of course that you remember as many objects in as much detail as possible. There is a handy timer which is used to count down your 10 seconds. For the younger children, we gave them 20 seconds to view the card. At the back of the card there is the questions sheet. After a roll of the die, if you land on number 2, then you have to answer the second question and so it goes on. If you are correct you get to keep the card. If you are incorrect then the you return the card to the box for the next player to choose. The player at the end of the game with the most amount of cards… wins. Now for me as a mother of 4 younger children, games night can be somewhat challenging. As a parent we feel that games nights are not only fun but they are a great bonding tool with our children… a time to connect as a family. Some game nights can be fun and others can be frustrating. This game however even with so many people playing it, was really fun. I felt that it provided a great tool to teach my children how to pay attention to detail. We live in a fast passed world where our children are required to retrain a lot of information at one given time. I really do feel that this game can help improve anyone’s memory and more importantly while having fun. Not only did we have a successful games night but our children increased their general knowledge about the world at the same time as improving their memory. Other boxes available are: Animals Box Nature Box British History Box Space Box Cities Box Inventions Box ABC’s Dinosaurs English Science On the Farm Once Upon a Time Predators Teddy Bears Transport World History The World Box These fun games are available to purchase at Time Out Toys using this link https://timeouttoys.co.za/product-category/shop-by-brand/brainbox-games/

August 29, 2017

Review: Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix

Calling all Deluxe Ben 10 Fans! This is a must that should be on your Christmas list this year! The Deluxe Omnitrix Ben 10 watch has over 100 phrases and Sounds and your little boy can transform into one of 10 aliens. Not only do you have alien phrase button, the moving hourglass iris, the activation button but you can view your favourite alien on your watch! The watch has motion activation to play the alien sounds, you can press the button and turn the hourglass to summon your perfect alien! A boys dream come true. Whether encouraging play with your son by having him turn into XLR8, where he will become the fastest boy in town or having a extra fun playdate with a friend, this item will provide loads of hours of fun and play. I particularly liked that my boy was encouraged to use his imagination. We have too many products on the market that no longer require this and getting back to basic play is what is all about. What better product to do this with than with the Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix for ages 4 and over. For more information visit www.primatoys.co.za

August 25, 2017

Review: Little Live Pets Surprise Chick House

Excitement, excitement and some more excitement. Every child seems to love a “virtual” pet and if your little one is one of them, best you add this to your Christmas shopping list. Not only is there a great amount of anticipation in watching him hatch, but you get to do it over and over again. This particular Little Live Pets Surprise comes with it own chick house…. so i’ll start there. The Surprise Chick House is much like a little chicken coop. You can unlock and lock the door again, it has feeding trays so your child is encouraged to use their imagination and really bond with their little chick. Now your chick… (in our case we hatched Henny Penny, the Surprise Chick) The Little Live Pets Surprise Chick comes inside a plastic egg, after easily following the activate instructions, you place your Little Live Pets Surprise Chick in their home on the locator pin. Then the magic begins; you wait and listen as your little Chick taps and cracks the egg open revealing who they are and begin hopping out its egg. There are five Chicks to collect: Patty the Party Chick, Blossy the Daisy Chick, Tilly the Dancing Chick, Beaky the Rainbow Chick and Henny Penny the Sunny Chick. If you are lucky you might even find Lucky Clucky the Limited Edition Golden Chick. But the most fun starts when you start playing with your Little Live Pets Surprise Chick. The Little Live Pets Surprise Chick loves to hop and sing to get your attention, and when your child is finished playing he will be able to get his chick to settle down as well! Each chick has a built in “petting sensor”. This means that when you stroke his head he will calm down and sing a sweet song. Then… when you want to start all over again, you can place your chick back in the egg and start the whole process again. Its the chick that hatches over and over and over again! The Little Live Chick loves to hop, sing and jump his way around the room ensuring that your child is kept entertained for some time. For more information click here to read more about the Little Live Pets Surprise or visit www.primatoys.co.za

August 22, 2017

Surprise! The Little Live Pets Surprise Chicks are here

It looks like a chick, sounds like a chick, hops like a chick and even hatches like a chick. Is it a chick? Unpack it and see. As part of the Little Live Pets family, the Surprise Chicks are the latest offering from this innovative brand that brings you the most realistic toy pets to nurture and play with. The Surprise Chicks have a high quality touch sensor that ensures that the cute toy pet responds to your touch. Listen to your Chick sing and chirp and watch them hop about. There are five Chicks to collect: Patty the Party Chick, Blossy the Daisy Chick, Tilly the Dancing Chick, Beaky the Rainbow Chick and Henny Penny the Sunny Chick. If you are lucky you might even find Lucky Clucky the Limited Edition Golden Chick. Are you ready to be surprised? You won’t know which Chick you’ve got until they hatch. The fun doesn’t end with the first hatch though; your Chick can hatch over and over again for endless fun. Fancy some sweet Chick chirping? Simply pet your Chick, the more you pet it the more it chirps. Make a home for your Chick with the Little Live Pets Surprise Chick House. The house comes with one little Chick to add to your collection. The house has a fold down wall that can be used as a nesting area for your Chick. When it’s time to sleep, simply place your Chick inside the house, stop petting them and they’ll fall asleep. Shhhh….. The Little Live Pets Surprise Chicks are suitable for girls aged 5 years and older. Collect them all for your very own brood of Chicks. Available at all toy stores and retailers countrywide. For more information, visit www.primatoys.co.za or go to www.Facebook.com/Primatoys

August 10, 2017

Prima Toys harnesses unboxing video trend

Leading toy importer and distributor Prima Toys recently launched their very own unboxing videos. The series is called ‘The Very Serious Toy Show’ and features professionally created video content that is adding an extra touch point within the brand’s over-arching marketing strategy. So far the series of videos hosted on YouTube is proving to be extremely successful. Prima Toys is the first toy company in South Africa to create its very own unboxing videos – not only to keep abreast with worldwide marketing trends, but to also keep consumers in the know about toy trends. Unboxing videos have become a huge phenomenon internationally, with a number of unboxing presenters reaching celebrity status, with hundreds of thousands and even millions of fans the world over. Marketing Executive of Prima Toys: Chiquita Patrizi, says: “Unboxing videos provide us with the opportunity to quite literally unpack products and show the viewer what is inside. This way, both parents and their children know exactly what is in the box and what they will be getting. This allows them to make an informed decision before purchasing a product- it also provides great entertainment for the children watching.” Toy unboxing videos have continued to see worldwide growth in popularity in the last few years. More recently, Insights by Google reported that in March 2016, almost 50% of online users looked for videos related to a product before they committed to buying it and preferred to follow advice from YouTube video creators as opposed to their favourite (traditional) celebrities. ‘The Very Serious Toy Show’ is presented by “Sash” from Prima Toys. She has an in depth knowledge of the brands and products and how they work, and this ensures that the information imparted is correct and comes across authentically. “Sash is an excellent presenter, she has the know-how, product knowledge and quirky personality required to make the videos a success,” says Patrizi. Prima Toys is successfully capitalizing on the benefits of the toy unboxing video phenomenon and is creating video content that appeals to parents, children and the toy industry at large. Subscribe to Prima Toys YouTube Channel and watch more unboxing videos on ‘The Very (Fun) Serious Toy Show’ with Sash. Alternatively go to www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/PrimaToys

August 10, 2017

Review: ShopKins Season 7 – ShopKins Mega Pack

Every girl in town loves ShopKins! They certainly have to be one of the most popular collectables around in 2017! This Mega Pack comes with 20 ShopKinsfor your little girl. Not only that, they include 4 Gift Boxes and you can stack your ShopKins on top of each other to make a lovely new party. ShopKins Collectables can belong to one of 8 Parties; Princess, Picnic, PJ, Disco, Wedding, Summer, Fancy Dress or Surprise and what better way to collect them all than in the the 20 Mega Pack. If you really lucky you may even find a limited edition Hollywood ShopKin! You can either find a Translucent ShopKin, Sparkling ShopKin, Neon Nights ShopKin or a special limited edition Hollywood Glamour ShopKin. Now for the best part! You can complete a TopKin! What’s a TopKin you might ask? Well that is where you stack selected ShopKins together to make up your party. Have a look at the video clip below for more insight into this fabulous range .

July 11, 2017

My Pal Scout

Leapfrog is a leader in bringing you toys that are both educational, relevant and fun. With the ethos that playing is learning, every product is designed with the child in mind. Different ages need different stimulation, so each and every Leapfrog product is created for a specific age group and their needs. My Pal Scout is perfect for babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 36 months as it is colourful, interactive, cuddly and fun. My Pal Scout introduces a variety of early learning concepts from numbers to routines and music. As a loyal learning buddy, Scout prompts kids to interact with him socially and encourages them to talk and sing along to build early language skills. Here are some of the reasons that Scout is the best Pal to have: As a parent, you can connect Scout to your smart phone, tablet or computer for easy personalization while he’s still in the box. You can teach Scout your child’s name, and he will say it and spell it with your child. You can explore more than 15 learning activities that you can personalize with your child’s favourite animal, food and colour. Your child can sing, play and move along to upbeat melodies and learning songs, get ready for sleep with gentle lullabies and, snuggle up with 5, 10 or 15 minutes of lullabies, set at your choice of volume levels. Children can learn colours, counting and first words, and explore feelings and emotions with a new best friend. My Pal Scout teaches skills that include counting, knowing and recognising colours, feeling and emotions, it teaches first words and phrases and more. My Pal Scout is available in green and purple and can be purchased a good toy stores and retailers nationwide. Batteries 3 AAA Batteries (included in the box) Minimum System Requirements Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended) Smartphone, tablet or computer with 3.5 mm headphone jack Internet Browser Requirements PC: Internet Explorer® 9.0+, Chrome™ (latest version), or Mozilla® Firefox® (latest version) Mac Computer: Safari 5.0 (or newer), Chrome™ (latest version), or Mozilla® Firefox® (latest version) iOS: Safari 5.0+ or Chrome™ (latest version) Android ™: 4.0 browser or Chrome™ (latest version) For more information visit http://www.primatoys.co.za/leapfrog/leapfrog-my-pal-scout-and-violet

July 5, 2017

Num Noms – set to take the Collectibles Crown

Num Noms are little scented collectible toys that are made to look like food. Num Noms have that cute factor that both little girls and their moms love and, in terms of collectible toys which are all the rage at the moment, they are set to take the crown. So what are Num Noms? In a nutshell, Nums are adorable, scented, squishy characters and Noms are scented characters that do something special – either light up, work as a stamp or are filled with lip gloss. The Nums are the outer, soft, squishy characters, and the Noms are the inner, hard-shelled characters that are either *motorized to scoot around, filled with flavoured lip gloss, are light up characters or act like *ink stamps or *erasers. You can nestle a Num inside a Nom for fun mix and match play, stack them high or race them against each other. Chiquita Patrizi, spokesperson for Prima Toys says: “Num Noms are an ideal gift for girls who enjoy collecting figurines and characters. They are fun to play with as each Nom has a specific fun element to it and each Num is scented. Collectibles are all the rage this year and Num Noms fit right in with this trend.” Num Noms are available in Mystery Cups that resemble yoghurt or milk cartons. Each Mystery Cup contains one Num and one Nom. The toys are also available as playsets, lunchbox sets and starter packs. They can be purchased at toy stores and retailers from RSP: R 129.99 * Motorized, ink stamp and erasers are found only in playsets. For more information go to http://www.primatoys.co.za/num-noms

July 5, 2017

Little Tikes

Little Tikes is a range of toys for indoor and outdoor play that will entertain your child while helping them to develop their mind and imagination. Little Tikes is committed to making safe, quality and durable fun toys for children across a variety of age groups, from baby to toddler to older children. The toys encourage discovery and learning through active, creative and social play and provide countless hours of fun. The toys also encourage kids to get up and play outside. Encourage your young one to get up and play, swing, bounce, ride and more with Little Tikes products. From outdoor sets to role-playing toys, boys and girls will enjoy hours of fun. Little Tikes has products for children as young as six months – they are perfectly created for little hands and tough enough to endure being chewed, hit and thrown about! Little Tikes toys help your child grow and grow with your child! Little Tikes Ball Chase Octopus The Little Tikes Ball Chase Octopus is a colourful toy that gets baby moving through fun and unpredictable ball play. The toy spins and releases balls, encouraging baby to crawl, chase and play again. It helps to develop gross and fine motor skills, the understanding of cause and effect and also encourages balance and coordination. It is suitable for babies six months and older. Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen This fun play kitchen playset is an ideal baby and toddler toy. With lights, sounds, colours and shapes, this playset will captivate and entertain your little one. The Discover Sounds Kitchen has been designed to help develop visual perception, fine motor skills and cognitive processes. Plus, it’s a really fun toy to play with that is highly interactive. It features shape sorting, lights and sounds and encourages put and take play. What’s more the refrigerator, oven and microwave doors open and the stove burner makes a sizzling sound when baby puts a pot on it. If a pot is put on the blue burner it makes a boiling sound. Baby can also push on the “springy” play toast and watch it pop up! There is also a shape-sorter on the refrigerator! The Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen is the ideal toy that will bring baby joy until well into his toddler years. Suitable for six months plus. Little Tikes Count and Play Register This toy cash register is perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Kids can learn colours and shapes through matching. What’s more, this learning toy is just the right size to help develop fine motor skills and foster an understanding of simple cause and effect. The Count ‘n Play Cash Register will help stimulate imagination and inspire creativity. While playing children learn to match colours, size and numbers. Drop the coins into the slots and swipe the credit card to drop the coins into the drawer. Kids pull down on the handle to open the cash drawer. Suitable for ages two and up. Kids will love it! Little Tikes toys are ideal learning while playing toys that will help your child develop fine and gross motor skills while learning about the world around them. Visit your local toy store or retailer and browse the exciting Little Tikes range that will inspire, motivate and excite your child- or visit www.primatoys.co.za for more.

May 31, 2017

Prima Toys launches new Peppa Pig range

Peppa Pig is an energetic piggy who lives with Mummy, Daddy and little brother George. Good news for fans is that there is a new range of Peppa Pig playsets now available at toy stores. Peppa Pig made her debut on television a few years ago and since then she has become a favourite character for many children. Peppa Pig loves to have adventures and they always end happily. She loves to play, with her brother and with her friends, and she always provides a positive underlying message such as co-operation, playing together and the importance of family and friendship. The Peppa Pig range includes characters from the television series as well as lots of fun playsets such as the Classroom Playset, Peppa Pig Car and the Outdoor Fun Swing and Slide. The toys are aimed at pre-schoolers, especially those who enjoy imaginative play and role play. Peppa Pig figurines and playsets are ideal for ages three years and older. Available at leading retail outlets nationwide. For more information go to www.PrimaToys.co.za

May 31, 2017

Sofia the First adored by little girls!

Sofia the First has become a firm favourite for little girls, especially those aged three years and older. Sofia the First is the Disney Channel series which follows the life of Sofia, a regular girl whose life is changed when her mom marries a king. Sofia adjusts to the life of a princess and has different adventures along the way. The series has inspired a range of toys that includes dolls, playsets and more. Toy stores and retailers have an amazing range of Sofia the First products for little girls. Sofia the First dolls are ideal gifts for girls who enjoy playing with dolls. There is also a range of accessories including the Sofia Musical Amulet and the Sofia Magic Wand. The Sofia Musical Amulet plays iconic songs from the series allowing little girls to sing along and dance. The Sofia Magic Wand is a beautiful light-up wand that sparks the imagination. Sofia the First beauty set has everything a little girl needs to style their own hair and look like a Princess. The set consists of a comb, brush, clips and mirror. Sofia the First products are ideal for girls aged three and over who enjoy princess play, and are available at toy stores and retailers countrywide. For the full range of Princess Sofia toys, visit www.primatoys.co.za

May 31, 2017

Review: The Num Noms Art Cart

Who knew that art could be made to be so fun. The Num Noms Art Cart is really one of the most fun items we have played with yet with every aspect of the cart having a function or purpose… you certainly wont be sorry if you purchase this item for your little girl this Christmas. From hidden stencils, erasers, pencils, storages, stamps and a play store we created the most amazing doodles with our kids. Best of all is that you can purchase accessories as well. We were sent through the Mystery pack which either includes a lipgloss or stamp, we had so much fun and did I mention that everything smells so beautiful as well? There are over 5000 mix and match combo’s to be bought which should keep your little one entertained for hours. The Single Num Noms Range includes sets for (there are around 9 Num Noms in each set): Brunch Nums Pizza Nums Dinner Food Nums Sushi Nums Freeze Pop Nums Fair Food Nums Ice Cream Nums Cupcake Nums Jelly Bean Nums Stamp-it Nums Go-Go Noms Gloss-Up Noms Erase-it Noms Visit this link for more information on this range – you wont be sorry that you did http://www.primatoys.co.za/num-noms

November 23, 2016

Katie the Magical Dancing Princess Doll

Music and dance ignites all areas of child development, including motor skills, music appreciation, rhythm, emotional development, social development. Moving to music also assists with the body’s ability to understand surroundings and in so doing, move through space effectively. “Exposing children to music and dance through play is an excellent way for them to not only enjoy themselves but also practice self-expression,” explains Chiquita Patrizi, spokesperson for Prima Toys. For girls who love to dance, Katie the magical dancing princess doll is an ideal gift. Katie brings dancing to life as she can dance to any music and magically follow the rhythm. Press Katie’s enchanted necklace and watch her move to your favourite music, from ballet music to pop music. You can also teach her how to dance. Each doll can be styled with stickers, so girls can customize Katie’s dress in any way they want. “For little girls who love dancing, from ballet to hip hop to tap and contemporary, the new Katie Dancing Princess doll is the perfect gift,” continues Patrizi. Katie dolls are available in three colour assortments – Pink, blue and Yellow. Each product includes a Katie Magical Dancing Princess Doll and stickers. Batteries Required: 2 AA batteries. Ideal for ages three and over. Available at leading toy stores and retailers countrywide. RSP: R499.99 each For more information go to www.PrimaToys.co.za

November 15, 2016

Review: Little Tikes Tap-a-Tune Xylophone from Prima Toys

Prima Toys is synonymous with children’s educational toys. Trusted over very many years, Prima Toys have a very impressive range of children’s educational toys for you to choose from. Today’s parents understand that their children learn so much more through play. It is heartening to be able to sit back, watch your child having fun knowing that you made the right selection for them and that they are learning so much from just simply enjoying themselves. Parenting Hub was asked to get a lucky little one to check out the Tap-a-Tune Xylophone from their Little Tikes range. This little toy is so easy to use, and comes with colour coded sheet music. This way your little one can match the colours from the sheet music and the chimes and have fun tapping away, making music at the same time. This classic xylophone lets your little one explore sound and music whilst introducing notes, pitch and rhythm. It helps them with hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills encouraging them to explore music, rhythm and music from a very early age. The Little Tikes Tap-a-Tune Xylophone includes a music sheet with 4 songs on to help your little one learn to play. Features : Colourful chimes Provides creative, cause and effect play Mallet cord is attached to keep from getting lost Wheels and handle lets kids take this toy with them wherever they go 2 + years Tap-a-Tune Xylophone from The Little Tikes, is delightful toy for little budding musicians. It is a robust toy that has been designed to withstand lots of play. “Little Emma just loves her xylophone! She’s only six months old, but already is able to recognise the colours when we sit with her. Yes, she doesn’t quite get the tunes, but this little xylophone has kept her occupied in a good way – a great purchase.” “Tommy started showing signs of love for music from a very early age. Now aged 3, he has a range of musical instruments to encourage him and we just recently bought the Little Tikes Xylophone for him too. He absolutely loves it! I think the fact that he can make his own music through following the different colours has gone a long way to him being able to play on his own. It really was a great choice for us.” Available for purchase at all Prima Toys outlets and stores closest to you can be found here : http://www.primatoys.co.za/stores

September 12, 2016

Review: Fungus Amungus

Prima Toys are number one when it comes to fun educational toys and the new Yuck Truck designed to catch and destroy Fungus Amungus collectables is an exciting way to introduce your little one to the ‘germ side of life.” Whilst the Yuck Truck is particularly appealing for little boys and recommended from age 3, little girls will have equally as much fun playing with it. Apparently no funguys are safe with the Yuck Truck! Little ones are encouraged to go out and catch the super sticky, super gross figures that come so nicely packed into little round containers to keep them safe. You can spin them in the ‘Spin and Scream Chamber” or smash them with the “Funguy Hammer” and then (of course), trap them in the “Jail Cell” wheels! Open the front hatch and you’ll find a hidden mobile lab inside. The Yuck Truck features : The perfect Funguy catching machine Spin ‘em in the Spin ‘n’ Scream chamber Smash ‘em with the Funguy hammer Trap ‘em in the Jail-Cell Wheels and the hidden Mobile Lab Loads of gross sounds and exclusive sticky Funguy This awesome Yuck Truck does require batteries but who would deny their little one so many hours of fun? There are over 200 super sticky, super gross Funguys on the loose and your little one is given the ‘responsibility’ of catching them before they wreak havoc all over the world! The truck is firmly constructed, comes with starter batteries and only takes a minute to get out of the packaging – something we discovered at Parenting Hub, much to our delight! We do admit that the Yuck Truck caused quite a stir at the Parenting Hub offices and before we were able to give the truck to Claude (aged 9) to test drive for us, we blush to admit that our staff had unpacked it and had great fun test driving ourselves! We thought that particularly because the Yuck Truck involves a lot of energetic destruction which is so appealing to Claude, that he would be the best choice for comment. “I’m having such fun, I love the sounds and all the places I can squash and squish all the funguys.” The Yuck Truck is available from all Prima Toys stockists.

August 17, 2016

Leapfrog unveils the LeapStart – an Interactive Activity Book System for Preschoolers

LeapFrog’s LeapStart Junior, designed specifically for 2 to 4 year-olds, will help kids thrive tomorrow by teaching them the critical skills they need at this early stage. With a library of books across different learning levels, the LeapStart Junior helps children grow and progress. Help your child build tomorrow’s skills today with the new, interactive LeapStart. About the LeapStart LeapStart is an interactive learning system jam-packed with school and life skills for curious 2-4 year olds. The LeapStart activity books are designed to help build key skills and challenge kids to get ready for their next step in learning. The system works with a library of re-playable activity books that get kids excited about concepts such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and social skills, reading comprehension and communication, phonics and problem solving, and lots more. Product Overview Bring learning to life with an interactive early learning system jam-packed with activities for school and life Teaches core and life skills that complement early schooling Includes: kid-tough device with easy-hold stylus for little hands and nursery and preschool sampler book Tap into big fun with the amazing, all-in-one LeapStart interactive early learning system for Nursery and Preschool, jam-packed with key school and life skills for curious 2-4 year olds. The system works with a library of replayable activity books (sold separately) and comes with a Nursery and Preschool sampler book. The LeapStart interactive learning system is designed to help build key skills and challenge kids to get ready for their next step in learning. Get kids excited about everything from counting to creativity, phonics to problem solving and shapes to social skills with replayable activity books bursting with fun on every page. The magic behind LeapStart is a small camera in the stylus that reads invisible dots on every page, triggering engaging audio that helps teach key Nursery and Preschool concepts. Using the easy-grip stylus, kids can tap any page to activate audio responses and play activities designed to keep them engaged and coming back for more. LeapStart interactive early learning system includes a portable kid-tough device with an easy-grip stylus, sampler book for Nursery and Preschool and a downloadable Guide to Getting Kids Ready for School. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Additional activity books are sold separately. The Various levels Level 1 – Teaches ABCs, counting, problem solving, creativity, as well as health, shapes, colors and music. Level 2 – Pre-school Introduces reading, writing, early math, and school routines as well as teamwork, communication and social skills. For more information please go to www.PrimaToys.co.za

August 8, 2016

Introducing Finding Dory

Finding Dory, the soon to be released movie about the friendly but forgetful blue tang fish, follows on the adventurous escapades of the characters in Finding Nemo. In the new movie, Dory, with the help of Nemo and Marlin, embarks on a quest to reunite with her mother and father. Fortunately for Dory fans, Prima Toys has launched a multitude of memorable toy products around the characters, that are ideal for children aged four and over. The toys are cute, colourful and fun and are the perfect gift for girls who enjoy character play. Below is a list of the top products in the Finding Dory range: Swiggle Fish Swiggle fish are Finding Dory friends with fun fish motion that you control. All the figures have their own unique fish-like movement. All core characters, including Dory, Nemo, Hank, Destiny and Bailey, are available in this range. Finding Dory Big Feature Figures Our big feature figures act just like they do in the movie with super fun actions. Each character has its own signature feature and you can push or pull to release their actions. Ideal for ages four and over. Finding Dory Let’s Speak Whale Now you can speak fluent Whale with the help of your favourite blue tang fish Dory. Speak into the device to record your favourite phrase and play back to hear it spoken in official whale language. Ideal for ages four and up. Finding Dory Bath Squirters Watch out because our Finding Dory fish friends are going to get you wet! The cute Finding Dory Bath Squirters are great for bath time and outdoor fun. Squeeze under water to fill them up, then squeeze to release water and wet your friends! Perfect for ages four and up. All Finding Dory products are available at good toy stores and retailers countrywide. For more information go to www.Facebook.com/PrimaToys

June 20, 2016

Review: Acorn Kids – Kids Box

My son and I were so excited when we opened our box from Kidsbox and saw all the fun bath time toys! Inside our box we found Bath Pops. The packet contained 8 capsules with a small sponge sea animal or shape inside. He watched in anticipation as they dissolved in the water and couldn’t wait to see what was going to emerge. Next we tried out the set of Funky Faces Bath Time Foam Stickers. The pack contained 2 faces with 43 parts that can be used to make loads of funny face combinations. Bath time was never this fun! My son’s favourite ‘toy’ of the lot was the Squish and Squeeze Jelly Bubbles. It is a bright, bubbling jelly that smells absolutely delicious! I had to keep reminding him that even though it smelled yummy, he couldn’t eat it! He loved squeezing the soft jelly between his fingers – such a fun fine motor activity that also creates mounds of bubbles in the bath! We sang the “ABC” song as he pointed to the foam alphabet letters and we counted and tried to recognise the numbers too! If you have a young child that doesn’t particularly enjoy bath time, these fun activities will definitely change that! Your little one will love spending this fun one on one time with you! Buzz Off Spray review (free gift inside Kidsbox) With South Africa’s hot and humid weather there is always a lot of mosquito’s and bugs around at night. I feel terrible when my kids wake up with mosquito bites all over their little bodies. It’s feels like I have failed them as a mom when I see them itching and scratching. Bug bites can make your kiddo MIZZZERABLE. Even with them sleeping under a net, you always get that one mosquito that sneaks in and makes a feast out of your kids! Some kids react much worse to bites and stings than others. My son is one of those kids whose mosquito bites take on a life of their own: they swell up into giant, itchy welts that last for DAYS. A week later, they are still bleeding and (get this) keeping him up at night – Completely unacceptable! Like most matters that involve kids and chemicals, there are differing opinions on what’s best. I am so glad to have discovered this wonderful spray from AconKids. It is called Buzz Off Spray, and it does just that, keeps the bugs away! It is a light and easily absorbed body spray with a gentle blend of herbal oils. Safe to spray onto clothing and bedding too! The best part is that it is safe to use on babies from 3 months, or 6kg. I love the smell of the citronella, cinnamon, lavender and peppermint oils. It sets my mind at ease knowing that I am not putting any harmful chemicals onto my kids’ delicate skin. Just be careful when applying the spray that it doesn’t go into eyes or your kids are not inhaling it!

June 15, 2016

Baba Tasha Speaks Afrikaans

“Wow, this is the perfect opportunity to help my little girl with her Afrikaans!” This, the reaction from an excited Parenting Hub reader, who was asked if she could let her little girl ‘test’ Baba Tasha and give us her unbridled opinion. Whilst Baba Tasha is recommended from age 2 up, our little ‘test driver’ is 6 years old and just experiencing a new language at school. The opportunity to take Baba Tasha and play and interact with her, was a perfect fit. The feedback that we got was “Baba Tasha was the best thing that my little girl could have received. At first she didn’t understand everything that she was saying, but that didn’t last long. The fact that she had so much fun playing with Baba Tasha, meant that she didn’t even realise that she was honing her Afrikaans language skills at the same time, and that meant a lot to me.” Baba Tasha is able to speak 50 different phrases such as “Ek is baie lief vir jou”, “Mamma, tel my asseblief op” and “Ek wil nou bietjie slaap”. Over and above this, she comes with a spoon, fork and baby bottle, so that your little one can enjoy many happy hours interacting with her, playing her pretend games and learn at the same time! It’s no secret that little girls love to play with dolls. This affords them the opportunity to learn social skills, especially when other children are included in the game. Through using their imaginations, dolls which act as props, can enhance your little ones’ playtime experience. And when they play together, children learn how to problem solve, share and negotiate conflict in a secure, fun and safe way. Isn’t this what all parents want for their children? Baba Tasha wasn’t designed to specifically help children learn Afrikaans, but in our case, she did. However, Baba Tasha is perfect for little Afrikaans girls. At around age 2 onwards our little ones have mastered the art of language and this is so perfect for little girls to have an imaginary baby that speaks to them in a language that they understand. So well done to Prima Toys – what a brilliant idea! Baba Tasha is available at toy stores and retailers countrywide. Recommended retail price is R469.99 and it is suitable for children aged 2 plus.

May 3, 2016

Introducing Little Tikes

April 25, 2016

LeapFrog LeapBand – fitness and activity tracker for kids

Get your child excited about being active with the LeapBand, the newest activity tracker for kids! The LeapFrog LeapBand is a kid’s activity tracker that aims to get children moving with a series of fun physical challenges and games. It is both a watch and a wristband tracker. Kids run, jump and play to earn rewards and power a customizable pet pal that lives on the band. Ideal for children aged 4 to 7. For parents, the controls on LeapFrog Connect make it easy to set play times, challenges and more. How it works The more kids run, jump and play, the more they earn rewards to power a pet pal that lives on the band. Parents can preload 50 active challenges on the LeapBand to get kids moving, such as “pounce like a lion”, “march like an elephant” and “wriggle like a worm”. There are 8 virtual pets for children to choose from. Every pet is customizable so kids can make it their very own. The more kids move, the more points they earn to unlock new pets and pet toys to play with. Setting it Up Parents can set up the LeapBand by connecting it to their computer using a USB cable. They can then download the LeapFrog Connect application onto their computer and use it to set the parental controls or upload more challenges onto the device. The app allows Parents to see their kid’s activity level for an entire week, so they know how active (or not) their child has been. The LeapBand can be charged via the USB cable, either through a computer or a USB wall charger. With normal use the LeapBand lasts for around 3 days once charged. Smart Features The onscreen energy bar changes colour to reflect your child’s activity level. This is tracked by the LeapBand’s accelerometer. The feature allows kids to instantly view their progress. Kids can also see how many joules (jewels) they’ve earned and this encourages them to complete activity challenges to unlock new pets. The LeapBand is perfect for getting kids off the couch and getting them motivated and moving! It is ideal for both girls and boys aged 4 to 7 years. Available at ToyZone, Pick n Pay, Toys R Us and Reggies stores countrywide. RSP: R399.99

March 8, 2016

Review: FirstBike

Unlike kids on heavy pedal bikes with training wheels, 2 – 5 year olds on FirstBIKES can ride for several kilometers at a time and even run up hills — all whilst having fun and boosting their self-confidence! Thanks to its high-tech frame, FirstBIKE is lightweight, durable, and weatherproof, so it doesn’t scratch, splinter, swell or rust. FirstBIKE’s safety features include a child-friendly rear drum brake; steering limiter to help young riders control the bike and ‘horse saddle’ seat preventing children from slipping off. Here is what our mom had to say regarding her son’s experience with the FirstBike! “My 3 year old just love the little FirstBike! It’s like a proper bike, bike, but without the pedals. The first thing that he commented on was the bell! “Look mamma, a hooter!” He also enjoyed putting his favourite toys and snacks in the basket and driving around with it. I love the fact that the bike is so lightweight; my son is able to pick it up and manoeuvre around with ease; and doing so in complete silence. The soft rubber tyres are so quiet…very nice for mommy and daddy’s ears…unless he rings the bell repeatedly! The brakes are a very cool feature! He no longer needs to destroy his shoes by braking with his feet or driving into the couch or wall etc to brake himself. This took him a while to figure out and get used to; but once he got the hang of it he too said “I am not crashing! It teaches them how to balance properly and it really strengthens their overall gross motor and hand and eye co-ordination skills! I would recommend that kids wear a helmet and proper protective gear when using the FirstBike as it is a little faster and higher than the normal scooter/push bike. A truly fun and memorable experience “test driving” this cute little bike!” FirstBike highlighted the key features for us below: 1. Our aesthetically appealing balance bikes are available in 10 sophisticated colors to choose from and 3 tyre options to suit any surface possible. The price range is R1380-1980 (limited edition) 2. FirstBIKE’s unique, injection-molded composite frame made of 30% glass fiber is extremely lightweight (3, 9 kg with a brake), very strong yet flexible. Thanks to the flexibility of the frame and pneumatic Schwalbe tyres of superior quality, FirstBIKES provide shock-absorption to help protect the child’s spine. 3. FirstBIKES are designed to be the safest balance bikes on the market with a range of important safety features including rear drum SafetyStop brake that ensures very gentle and gradual braking; a steering limiter helping the child control the bike and preventing falls; the horse saddle shaped seat from which a child does not slip off when riding downhill (and which is adjustable without tools in seconds), no sharp edges, no protruding screws, and sealed bearings to protect little fingers. 3. FirstBIKE’s innovative LowKit – which attaches easily and additionally reduces the frame’s height – allows toddlers to start riding a bike from 22 months old having their feet safely on the floor to push off and stop using their own legs. The sooner they start learning to balance on a bike, the better. On FirstBIKES, children learn to ride intuitively and extremely quickly. 5. We are very proud of the quality of our balance bikes – which is why we provide a Lifetime Warranty on the frame and fork and a 5-year warranty on all other parts. Available to purchase online at http://www.firstbikeafrica.co.za or watch one of their video clips below of the FirstBike in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoZaeXm92Fk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6eXrk127D4

March 8, 2016

Mysmartkid Smartbox – Learning Through Play

What an amazing product the Smartbox from Mysmartkid has proved to be! Our first Smartbox was received with great excitement and did not disappoint. Mysmartkid have a programme that has been developed by experts in the field of early childhood development and it is evident in the choice of educational toys, puzzles and activities that are included in the Smartbox. Each toy has been carefully selected to incorporate the six development areas whilst being age-appropriate. Parents are encouraged to play with their children and to guide them through each activity included in the Smartbox, but our experience with the Smartbox has proved that because they are age-appropriate, your little one will have no difficulty in accomplishing each game, puzzle and activity on their own. This not only demonstrates to you, the parent, that your little one can work independently, it goes a long way to increasing your child’s sense of well-being and self-confidence. And so in our first Smartbox, we received a number of really interesting toys and activities for Emily to enjoy. Her first choice was to create little insects from the Shrink Insect box. She was required to colour them in herself with the coloured pencils supplied as well as cut them out once she had completed colouring them in. Punching holes proved a little challenging, but she managed to do that too and together we prepared her shrink insects for the oven. Eagerly she awaited them coming out the oven to see if they had really shrunk and to complete them by creating legs with the beautiful brightly coloured pipe-cleaners also provided in the Smartbox. Through this activity, she had made toys for herself to play with and her sense of accomplishment was visibly evident. Emily’s next choice of activity from the Smartbox was to plant the seeds that were all neatly packed together with the very necessary soil, nutrients, tools and seed trays. Making up the soil was great fun for her and she enjoyed plunging her hands into the wet soil and mixing in all the relevant ingredients and then dividing it into the seed trays. Preparing each seed tray and dropping the seeds into each compartment was made easy for Emily with the scoop provided in the Smartbox and all the seeds were clearly marked so that she knew what she was planting. Also included in the Smartbox from Mysmartkid was a progress sheet which she is still working on with her mom, to document the growth of her little plants which are looking really great and probably can be planted into the garden as soon as Spring arrives! Then on a quiet afternoon in her school holidays, Emily decided it was time to play with the last toy in her box which is called Elastica. This is such an educational toy with a great element of fun and involves having to create images with different coloured elastics that are applied to a pin board. Included in the Smartbox are a number of cards with the images and instructions on how to achieve them. There is also a book that you can work with your little one and focuses on achieving solving maths problems. This particular product can be used in the classroom as well as by occupational therapists to help with fine motor coordination and problem-solving skills. Whilst we await the delivery of our next Smartbox for Emily, we have chosen a few toys off the Mysmartkid website to supplement Emily’s participation in the Mysmartkid early childhood development programme. We would highly recommend that all parents with young children become members of Mysmartkid. The benefits of early learning for young children through play, are supported by the team of experts at Mysmartkid who have developed the programme. It is evident from what Emily has already achieved from just one Smartbox of toys, that the selection for the Smartbox has been done by experts. With everything that we as families are faced with today, the pressures on ourselves as parents as well as on our children to perform, the Smartbox offers our children an outlet to play, learn, develop and grow and that’s what all parents are looking for.

July 2, 2015

Mysmartkid – Early Childhood Development Experts

“What I love about the Mysmartkid concept is that it provides parents with knowledge, skills and activities which facilitate their children’s development in so many areas. This is done in a simple, accessible and really enjoyable way which provides the foundation for lifelong learning.” Says Catherine Barry, Speech and Language Therapist and member of the excellent panel of experts at Mysmartkid. Playing is important to children. It is the way they practice growing up. Toys are the tools that children use in play and so providing them with educational toys that they can derive pleasure from and at the same time enhance their development, is the answer to any parents’ dream. All parents want to see their children succeed in life and no-one understands this better than the team at Mysmartkid who have developed an exciting early childhood development programme that will suit all budgets. For just a minimal outlay every two months, the Smartbox from Mysmartkid will be delivered to your door. Not only is the Smartbox filled with really cool toys for your child to enjoy, but the team have expertly and skilfully selected toys that are age appropriate and focus on all areas of early childhood development. This means that all the necessary skills that your child needs to learn and develop prior to starting school receive attention and you can be assured that they will benefit from playing with these excellent toys. At Mysmartkid, the leading childcare experts are there to guide parents in all aspects of early childhood development. They will give you all the advice you need on how to help your little one reach their developmental milestones – every playful step of the way. Mysmartkid has a philosophy that says they believe that a child’s early years are the building blocks for their future success and that your child’s early years are the windows of opportunity for their future success. By educating parents and caregivers to help their child reach their full potential, the Mysmartkid programme allows for parents and caregivers to interact with their child through play. The most fulfilling way for a child to learn is through play and through the Mysmartkid programme your little one will become a rounded, happy, confident and connected child. Children all learn in different ways and there are various parenting philosophies for each method. However, certain basic learning principles apply to all children, at each age and phase. Involving your little one through all their senses and making sure that your timing is right is just one step in the right direction in terms of creating a fun and unpressurised environment for your child to blossom and grow. When you become a member of Mysmartkid, you will receive the Smartbox every two months, which comes with a variety of age-appropriate and very easy-to-use educational toys. Included in the Smartbox is a full-colour newsletter, which has advice and information that parents can use to help their child reach those all-important developmental milestones. The contents of the Smartbox are fun. They have all been developed in such a way as to encourage parents to interact with their child as well as encourage children to think for themselves and solve problems for themselves. Parents will be surprised to find just how much fun their little ones will have playing with the toys from the Smartbox. The panel of experts at Mysmartkid have selected age-appropriate toys for the Smartbox, for all age groups. They have identified six main areas of development that you as a parent should be focusing on with your child and the toys that have been selected will aid in doing just that. In each Smartbox you will also find a milestone development guide, which is very helpful for parents to identify where their little one may be having problems and therefore pay more attention to those areas. Over and above the toys from the Smartbox, parents are able to purchase many more excellent toys from the Mysmartkid website. Included on the website is an excellent blog which offers articles that will educate parents and give them great tips and ideas on what they can be doing with their child to stimulate them and help with their early childhood development. When joining the Mysmartkid programme, participants will receive two free gifts which is a beautiful Mysmartkid kiddie’s backpack and an exclusive handbook on Early Childhood Development. Parents will find that this is just the beginning of a long and rewarding relationship with Mysmartkid where they can watch their little one develop into a beautiful well-rounded balanced young person!

June 22, 2015

Mysmartkid – The Smart Choice

From the moment that you engage with the Smartbox from Mysmartkid, you will be hooked and more importantly, so will your little one! Mysmartkid has developed an exciting and interesting early learning development programme for young children specifically designed to cater for every stage of development. Boasting a panel of experts which includes an educational psychologist, occupational therapist, art psychotherapist, a counselling psychologist and a speech and language therapist, Mysmartkid affords parents an outstanding opportunity to establish all the very basic skills required for their future. Mysmartkid programme is based on six core developmental areas that address your child’s emotional, physical, cognitive and social growth. Each Smartbox contains carefully selected age-appropriate educational toys that will keep your child occupied for hours and at the same time stimulating and equipping them with skills and brain development necessary for a solid foundation for school. Because Mysmartkid is an interactive programme whereby parents are encouraged to play with their little ones, each Smartbox also contains a Parent Guide book. Each Parent Guide book addresses all of the six core developmental areas which are : Wellbeing Identity Creativity Concepts Communication My World These developmental areas are in line with the Department of Education’s Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs) making parents feel safe in the knowledge that they are purchasing and introducing their children to, a programme that has been well-researched and has the backing of an incredible panel of experts in the field of Early Learning. Mysmartkid philosophy is that a child’s early years are the building blocks for future success. The early years of a child’s life are the windows of opportunity for their future success. They fully understand that many parents and caregivers already know how important Early Childhood Development is, but that they may not be sure how best to help their child reach their full potential. Mysmartkid believes that the most fulfilling way for a child to learn is through play which results in a well-rounded, happy, confident and connected child who will become actively involved in the world. The beauty of the programme is that it not only guides parents in terms of each of the important milestones in a child’s development, but it also equips parents with expert tips on how to guide their child’s development in terms of achieving each of those milestones. Even more importantly, Mysmartkid totally gets that all children are different and that they each develop in their own time and because of this, encourage and advise parents to use the Parents Guide, but to not compare their child’s progress to others. They make parents feel comfortable knowing that their child will progress and reach each milestone at their own pace and when they are ready. Each Parent Guide book included with every Smartbox plays a vital role in making the most of the age-appropriate toys and educational tools in the Smartbox. Whilst the toys have been developed for children, adults too will find them intriguing. There is little more reward than spending quality time with your little one and what could be better than playing together with toys that will entertain your child while at the same time, stimulate those vital skills and brain development required at that specific time in their life. Being part of the Mysmartkid programme is a journey that parents can embark on with their young children – a journey of exploration and discovery. It is a journey where interest is maintained through the ongoing anticipation of delivery of the next Smartbox and the discovery of new and interesting toys. It too is a journey that begins with setting the foundation for your child’s future – something that every parent wants to achieve for their child. “Helping children to think and solve problems creatively is as simple as providing opportunities to paint, draw, invent, explore and play. Joining in the fun and spending valuable time together has amazing benefits for you and your child alike! The Mysmartkid programme is something we as parents could all use and I am excited to be a part of it!” says Debbie Mynhardt member of the panel of experts at Mysmartkid.

April 21, 2015

Lamaze Product Review

My 15 week old son, Dylan, and I were asked to do a review on four Lamaze toys. I am a first time mom and learning all about the importance of stimulation from an early age has been an eye opener, but with the help of Lamaze toys it has been easier for me. We played and assessed the toys over a period of a week and a half. I was provided with several toys on the day and we have had so much special bonding time together reviewing them all. Sir Prance-A-Lot This is probably one of my favourite Lamaze toys for my son Dylan, who is 15 weeks old. The colours alone kept him staring and gazing, especially the black, white and red horse hooves! I found that the squeaking knight and crinkle sounds a great distraction whilst he was having his ‘tummy time’, keeping him happier for longer in that position. The shape of the Sir Prance-A-Lot Lamaze toy (clacking rings, horse legs, taglets etc) allowed for Dylan’s little fingers to grip on easily as there were lots of little areas he could grasp onto. Clutch Cube The Lamaze Clutch Cube is my 15 week old son’s, Dylan, most educational toy. At his current age, the mirror and handles keep him occupied the best. This is also a great toy to hang above your change mat area, as I have done, to keep him content and distracted whilst changing him. The rattle and clacking rings have often diverted a little cry coming on! Lulu in a Tutu I found this Lamaze toy to be a little bit boring, but perhaps for my 15 week old son, it is a bit big. The amount of places he can grasp onto are limited, except for the handle area of course, if he finds it! The hippo’s crinkle tutu is very cute, but I personally find this to be more of a girly toy. Discovery Book Another one of my Lamaze favourites! The colours, pictures and sounds are wonderful. The only fault I have with this toy is that my 15 week old son gets stimulated very quickly by the volume of crinkle sounds in this toy. I would suggest that this toy is made for at least an appropriate age of 3 months plus.

December 23, 2014

Introducing Shopkins

One of the worlds best loved collectible ranges aimed at girls, Shopkins, now launches in South Africa just in time for Christmas 2014. Shopkins consists of super cute, super tiny, grocery-themed collectibles that are inspired by items from each aisle in the grocery store and come with adorable shopping bags and baskets. Tiny shopping-themed miniatures with names like Apple Blossom, Miss Mushy-Moo and Posh Pear, the little characters are one of the world’s most popular retail items around the world right now. With over 148 different Shopkins to collect, girls can have a ball collecting the little friends and creating a world where “once you shop, you cant stop”. Go visit them online, get to know all your Shopkins characters and watch the web episodes at www.shopkinsworld.com Distributed by Prima Toys and available at leading retail outlets are the following items: Shopkins 2 pack – R29.99 Shopkins 5 pack – R79.99 Shopkins 12 pack – R159.99 Shopkins Bakery – R299.99 Shopkins fruit and Vegetable store– R299.99 Shopkins – Vending Machine – R249.99 Shopkins Shopping Cart – R249.99 (available from Nov 2014) Shopkins – Supermarket – R399.99 (Available from Nov 2014) Get collecting today! Shopkins characters are recommended for ages 3 and up only. All prices are recommended retail prices only.

December 2, 2014

My Little Pony and My Little Pony Equestria Girls

One of the worlds most beloved toy ranges – MY LITTLE PONY launches stunning new products in time for Christmas 2014. The MY LITTLE PONY brand is bringing the ‘power of the rainbow’ to life with an array of new colorful Ponies and Equestrian Girls to choose from. Children and fans of all ages will adore discovering the whimsical world of six pony friends and act out imaginative stories of their own with fantastical MY LITTLE PONY figures, playsets, and vehicles, many of which can be seen in the series. A worldwide perennial favorite, MY LITTLE PONY is an evergreen lifestyle brand. Fans of the ponies can also “make friends” with MY LITTLE PONY on Facebook, join the conversation on Twitter, watch videos on YouTube, and see episodes on MyLittlePony.com as well as get details on the array of product, promotions, and more. And then there’s the gorgeous EQUESTRIA GIRLS. There’s a reason they look familiar – they are MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS! A magic mirror connects the world of MY LITTLE PONY to the school CANTERLOT HIGH, where some things change, but true friendships remain magical! The mirror is a portal to a magical new land with high schools instead of castles, and six pony friends become real girls full of fun and fashion. Music rules and rainbows rock as TWILIGHT SPARKLE and pals compete for the top spot in the CANTERLOT HIGH “Mane Event” talent show. The girls must rock their way to the top, and outshine rival ADAGIO DAZZLE and her band THE DAZZLINGS, to restore harmony back to CANTERLOT HIGH. Fans can rock out alongside their favorite MY LITTLE PONY EQUESTRIA GIRLS characters with colorful fashion dolls, playsets, and vehicles. South African fans can enjoy a variety of new products this year including: Pony Friends (single ponies) (R99.99) Deco Fashion Ponies (3 characters) (R199.99) Fashion Pony 20cm (Twilight Sparkle) (R 399.99) Flip & Whirl (Rainbow Dash) (R 399.99) Winged Deluxe Ponies (2 characters) ( R149.99) My Little Pony Equestria Girls – Girls That Rock (3 characters) (R 399.99) My Little Pony Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (6 characters) (R299.99) My Little Pony Equestria Girls – with accessories (4 characters)(R299.99) All products available end September in all major retailers. All prices are recommended retail prices only

November 25, 2014

Techy Toys Bringing Pets To Life

After the phenomenal success of the Tekno Puppy, Prima Toys is proud to announce the release of two new ‘pets’ that will keep your kids engaged, teach them nurturing skills and provide hours of fun – the Tekno Kitty and T-Rex Dinosaur. Designed for a new generation of children, the three animals in the range all have their own unique exciting features. Tekno Puppy is as close to a real puppy as you can get. Based on an 8 week-old untrained puppy, the more you train Tekno the more obedient he becomes. Kids can also share and teach each other their tricks and search for additional content to enhance Tekno’s features and play pattern. Tekno has all the famous features from previous generations of robotic dogs and much more. Previous models were controlled by a bone shaped remote control, but the new Tekno doesn’t need this as he and his Tekno friends all use hand gesture technology, a unique selling point. Tekno Puppy also features petting and sound recognition, auto stop so that he doesn’t bump into things and he can also express emotions, allowing kids to understand how Tekno is feeling with his multiple of eye expressions omitted from his sunglasses visor. His magnetic mouth will let you know when he is hungry. Feed him his bone to make him happy and throw his ball for him to fetch like a real puppy. Tekno is now quieter when he walks as he has padded paws. Infrared technology means that kids can get their puppies together and watch them interacts and mimic each other. Tekno T-Rex the Bone Crushing Dino T-Rex is a real robot that responds to your voice, actions, motions, lights, sounds and even an app on your Apple iPad or tablet of Android device. Thanks to his artificial intelligence program, T-Rex will roar, cry, whine and change his eye patterns in ways to show how he’s feeling. T-Rex has state-of-the-art sensors to know if he’s being petted, fed, talked to, and played with. In short, he acts just like a real dinosaur. He also features the latest in robotic technology, hand gesture control. With a simple movement of your hand, you can command T-Rex to walk, stop, bend over and toss his bone. T-Rex responds to your voice, lights and sounds with expressive eye patterns to share his feelings. Stroke his face to hear him roar and see him snap just like a real T-Rex Dinosaur. When he’s hungry feed him with his dino bone to see his ultimate trick, watch him crunch, munch and launch it away, followed by an almighty burp. With over 100 physical and app-sized interactive play features. Includes bone accessory. Tekno Kitty Also introduced this year is the most Puur-fect adorable Tekno Kitty. Available in pink and white, she too who responds to your voice, actions, motions, lights, sounds and even an app on your Apple iPad device and tablets for Android. Thanks to her artificial intelligence program, Kitty will meow, cry, whine and change her eye patterns in ways to show how she’s feeling. Kitty has state-of-the-art sensors to know if she’s being petted, fed, talked to, and played with. In short, she acts just like a real kitty. Kitty also features hand gesture control. With a simple movement of your hand, you can command Kitty to walk, stop, stand up, and pounce. But, deep inside her programming, Kitty is still an 8 week old kitty cat. Tekno Kitty walks, purrs and meows just like a real kitten. Like her puppy and dinosaur friends she responds to your voice, lights and sounds with expressive eye patterns to share her feelings. She too has cutting edge hand gesture technology that commands Tekno Kitty to walk and stop. Using her mouse accessory, train her to do tricks, she will sit and beg for her mouse and watch her almighty pounce to catch the mouse! Kitty needs attention to be happy. Just like a real kitty cat, it is important to play with her and not forget to take care of her. She needs stimulation to be happy such as petting or rubbing her on her head, talking to her, or clapping your hands. You will see her ears twist, her eyes flash, her tail curl, and she will happily walk around looking for adventure. You should also remember to feed her with her robot Mouse at least once a day. Kitty always likes to eat. Kitty’s emotions will change and she will show you when she is sad. IPad and Android Tablet compatibility Applications for both IOS and Android are ready to be downloaded from ITunes and Google Play respectively. You can now interact with Tekno animals using your tablets and enjoy more features and controls! With over 100 play features. Includes respective accessories. For ages 5 and over. Availability All Tekno animals will be available from September 2014 in leading retail outlets at the recommended retail price of R999.99

November 10, 2014

Lalaloopsy Dolls

Prima Toys South Africa is proud to announce the Lalaloopsy dolls and all their adorable siblings, babies, pets and add-ons are now available across all major leading retail outlets in South Africa. Included in this range is the brand new Lalaloopsy Girls and Lalaloopsy Tinies. The beloved Lalaloopsy’s are well known amongst children world-wide. Once rag dolls that magically came to life when the last stitch was sewn, the Lalaloopsy’s have taken on the personalities of the materials that were used to make them. The older Lalaloopsy characters and their cute names such as Pearly Seafoam, Smile. E. Wishes and Cherry Crisp Crust head up the collectible range of dolls, which now extends its range to include smaller, also collectible items: Lalaloopsy Littles – smaller versions, essentially the younger brothers and sisters of the Lalaloopsys. Each doll comes with her own pet accessory such as an owl, an elephant or a pony. Lalaloopsy Minis – small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Also with their own pet accessory, these adorable minis too have the moveable legs, arms and heads of their larger, older siblings. Lalaloopsy Babies – come with soft huggable bodies and a matching hat, pacifier and bottle. Also includes their own belly ‘buttom. Lalaloopsy Tinies – Brand new and as tiny as a button – the original Lalaloopsy dolls are now available in absolutely tiny formats, making them a fantastic collectible item too. These Tinies are available in packs of 3 or 10, making collecting so much more fun. Also now available is the Lalaloopsy Girls – Dolls that attend the Lala Prep School and the Lala Academy for Learning Arts that take magical classes, share dorms together and lots of secrets and laughter. These dolls too have the unique personality from their fabric as well as fun lanyard hair for lots of hair play. They come with their own comb and of course, like all other Lalaloopsys, their very own pets too. Lalaloopsys price ranges from R99.99 for a pack of 3 minis to R499.99 for the larger dolls. Price list available upon request. Lalaloopsy is set to be one of the most sought-after doll ranges this Christmas. For more information: http://www.primatoys.co.za

November 3, 2014

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