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Crayola Beginnings Tadoodles Washable All in one Paints

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Crayola

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Crayola Minikids Mess Free Magic Painting Set

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Crayola


My 3 year old girl got that as a present and she was initially thrilled with the novelty of it. The colour doesn't run so it's "mess free" colourwise but as the paste in the pots is grease, everything gets greasy. The sponges also need regular wash as my daughter used the same sponge for all the colours and later pictures ended all orangy..It's a nice novel idea, but a greasy one too, so I'm not very impressed. Also my daughter stopped using it as soon as the novelty weaned...4 stars for the novelty of it...Crayola keep trying...

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Trademark Collections Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Swimbag

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Trademark Collections


My 3 year old girl got that as a present and she was initially thrilled with the novelty of it. The colour doesn't run so it's "mess free" colourwise but as the paste in the pots is grease, everything gets greasy. The sponges also need regular wash as my daughter used the same sponge for all the colours and later pictures ended all orangy..It's a nice novel idea, but a greasy one too, so I'm not very impressed. Also my daughter stopped using it as soon as the novelty weaned...4 stars for the novelty of it...Crayola keep trying...

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John Adams - Golden Coin Maker Refill Pack

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: John Adams


My 3 year old girl got that as a present and she was initially thrilled with the novelty of it. The colour doesn't run so it's "mess free" colourwise but as the paste in the pots is grease, everything gets greasy. The sponges also need regular wash as my daughter used the same sponge for all the colours and later pictures ended all orangy..It's a nice novel idea, but a greasy one too, so I'm not very impressed. Also my daughter stopped using it as soon as the novelty weaned...4 stars for the novelty of it...Crayola keep trying...

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Automatic Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener (4 colours available)

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Tobar


Have had a couple for two years now, and the kids now 9 still use it almost every day. As with any other sharp object should be used under supervision with little ones.

Great office gadget for big kids.

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Uncle Milton - Ant Farm Original

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Brainstorm


I was given an ant farm when I was around 8 years old. That was in the 1950's!! It was THE BEST present I have ever had and it gave me so much fun watching the ants at work. I have NEVER FORGOTTEN it.
Now I am buying one for my granddaughter. Thankfully, this old fashioned amusement has not been digitalised or made to make noise.
Highly recommended as a gift. Also, see if you can buy a worm farm. It is along the same lines, excepting that worms move more slowly!

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Lill Luvables Teddy Bear Factory

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Spinmaster


My 5 year old daughter got this for her Christmas this year, and it really caught her eye. She immediately worked out the link to the high street shop, and wanted to do the 3 teddys that come with the kit. We did 1 each day after that, but by the time we had finished, I think her interest had as well. I understand that you can buy other new bears for the kit, but after 3 of the same thing, I don't think she is too interested to do anymore.

I had thought that this would be better for younger ones, but actually the parents will end up doing all the work....

Overall good idea, but fairly short term interest.

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Hama Beads Safari Giant Gift Box

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Hama


My 5 year old daughter got this for her Christmas this year, and it really caught her eye. She immediately worked out the link to the high street shop, and wanted to do the 3 teddys that come with the kit. We did 1 each day after that, but by the time we had finished, I think her interest had as well. I understand that you can buy other new bears for the kit, but after 3 of the same thing, I don't think she is too interested to do anymore.

I had thought that this would be better for younger ones, but actually the parents will end up doing all the work....

Overall good idea, but fairly short term interest.

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Creepy Crawly Catcher

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: BV Leisure Ltd


It doesn't look as naff as it does on these above pictures. But it is straight out of the 60's. It is pretty robust but requires a comical amount of batteries for the limited power it produces. Small spiders just don't weigh enough to be catchable. Biggies fall right into its jaws. It seems to be the most humane spider catcher on amazon as well. The reach perhaps is not enough for the real wusses. Anyway, surely its cheaper and easier just to use your hand or kill the bliter?!

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National Geographic Rock Tumbler Refill Kit

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Arts and Crafts
from: Trends Uk Ltd


It doesn't look as naff as it does on these above pictures. But it is straight out of the 60's. It is pretty robust but requires a comical amount of batteries for the limited power it produces. Small spiders just don't weigh enough to be catchable. Biggies fall right into its jaws. It seems to be the most humane spider catcher on amazon as well. The reach perhaps is not enough for the real wusses. Anyway, surely its cheaper and easier just to use your hand or kill the bliter?!