Fisher-Price Christmas Sing-a-Ma-Jigs Reviewed

INTRODUCING THE CHRISTMAS SING-A-MA-JIGS! 

If you came here searching for Fisher-Price's Santa Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, you are already aware of this unusual toy and have likely seen him or at least some of his cousins in action. For those of you who have not seen these chattering, singing, and harmonizing creatures, let me introduce you in this brief review. 

They were very popular when they were released and the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs made it onto Time Magazine's list of the Top 10 Toys of 2010 and were named Toy of the Year in 2011. The tagline for this series of plush toys was "For kids and kids at heart, the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs" and they did appeal to people of all ages. 

Santa was the original Christmas-themed release but eventually there were other Christmas versions, including the singing snowman and reindeer as shown above.

THE VIDEO

This short YouTube video will give you an idea of what the toy was all about.

SANTA CLAUS

The Santa Claus Sing-A-Ma-Jig was a cute little Santa-themed plush toy. He was a fun-loving guy and had three ways he liked to interact with you, which included chattering in his own gibberish language, singing Jingle Bells, his favorite Christmas carol, or singing with his other friends. While he could join in the chorus with the others, he sure stood out from the pack in his Christmas colors of green and red. In addition to entertaining you with his performing ability, he also made a great Christmas decoration.

SNOWMAN

What wasn't to love about this snowman-themed Sing-A-Ma-Jig? He was adorable and he also sang Jingle Bells, chattered, or sang in harmony with his friends. 

REINDEER

The Reindeer Sing-A-Ma-Jig was another adorable choice. He sang We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and, of course, he chattered and sang along with his friends. I am sure he was meant to represent Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer though he was not licensed nor sold as such since The Rudolph Company tightly controls the copyright and trademark to that character.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Recommended Age: 3 Years Old and Up

Size: Approximately 10 inches

Batteries: Requires 3AAAs

Release Date: 2010

Release Status: Retired

WHERE TO BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS SING-A-MA-JIG

Sing-A-Ma-Jigs are out of production or retired and have been for a number of years. However, you can still find the Christmas Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, new and used, by clicking here to eBay.

Merry Christmas!

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

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© 2010 Treasures By Brenda

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Crafty Snowmen Celebrate World Day of the Snowman - A Wintertime Holiday Review

Snowman Crochet Pattern on Etsy*

January 18 is 'World Day of the Snowman', an unofficial holiday begun in 2011.  The date to celebrate this symbol of wintertime was chosen because January is usually always cold enough and snowy enough to build snowmen. The number 18 was chosen because the number "8" represents the general shape of the snowman. The "1" stands for the stick or broom often used to decorate one. 

*Snowman Crochet pattern pictured above is available in the Etsy Shop of Dream Store Design. He's  guaranteed not to melt when brought inside. :)

How the Snowman World Day Began

Cornelius Gratz, a German collector, began this 'World Day of the Snowman. He has a passion for snowmen, and is known to have the world's largest collection. He believes that the figure of a snowman brings joy and wonderful childhood memories of fun in the snow.
 

History of the Snowman

Building snowmen has been a popular winter activity since probably medieval times and has become a well-known theme for Christmas and winter decorations. They are loved in children's story books and songs (such as Frosty the Snowman) and in toys and costumes. Every winter the first thing kids want to do when snow arrives is build a snowman.

Snowman & Three Boys Art Print

Snow has to be at its melting point before it is suitable to build a snowman. Powdery snow won't stick together, so moisture in the snow is needed. One rolls the snow across the yard making a ball. Most snowmen are made with 3 balls of graduated sizes, the smallest for the head. In Asia, snowmen are usually made of two such balls of snow. Then the 'snowman' is decorated with sticks for arms and other items for the face (carrot nose, rock or coal eyes, etc.). Many a fun winter afternoon is happily spent building snowmen.


This "Snowman and Three Boys" Art Print of an original oil painting is the creation of Vicki Wade Fine Art on Etsy.
 
The world's largest snowman was built in 2008 in Bethel, Maine, standing 122 feet 1 inch tall.

Crafty Snowmen

My fellow artistic craftsmen have created replicas of snowmen in many fiber arts. A crocheted snowman is a good way to enjoy a snowman inside out of the cold. Or have fun with a snowman even if you live where it is too warm to snow. 

Crocheted Snowman Doll

Cuddly Crocheted Snowman

This crocheted snowman is a fun plush snowman who makes a cute toy for kids -- or use as a wintertime décor.

Snowman measures 8 inches tall and 4 inches wide. He is stuffed with polyester fiberfill.

Snowman is white with black buttons and black embroidered features. His nose is orange (like a carrot). He is wearing a red hat and red scarf, both of which are removable. He's  guaranteed not to melt when brought inside. :)

Snowman Kitchen Towel

Snowman Design on a Kitchen Towel

Bring a snowman into your kitchen for a wintertime decor. The towel is 16" x 24" and made of a woven polyester / polyamide blend microfiber. The microfiber towel is super absorbent which makes it perfect for use in the kitchen or bathroom. For care, machine wash with like colors and tumble dry on low. The towel comes out of the dryer wrinkle-free and ready to use. The snowman design is embroidered on the towel to add a pop of color to any kitchen or bathroom decor.

Snowman Accessories

Snowman Coasters

Snowman Quilted Fabric Lanyard

A set of cute snowman coasters, or perhaps this snowman fabric lanyard will be a cool winter accessories for January.  

Both items are handmade by Kathie, a talented quilter from Iowa, and featured in her Etsy Shop CutePurseNalities.

*A variety of snowmen-related items are found in this crafty Etsy Shop.

Snowman Decor

Snowman Door Hanger

Perfect door hanger for wintertime and holidays.  Handmade in plastic canvas and acrylic yarn with a Snowman Design on a midnight blue background with a star in the nighttime sky.

Snowman wears a bright red hat and a green & red scarf. Cute as his carrot nose, snowman door hanger will welcome your holiday visitors or just brighten up your door (inside or outside) on dark winter days. 


Snowman doorman measures 9 inches long x 3 inches wide.

The Abominable Snowman

 

Yeti, the Abominable Snowman

And let's now forget the Abominable Snowman.  A favorite from folklore and of kids who love monsters.  Today known as Yeti, this mysterious bipedal creature is said to live in the mountains of Asia.  But you can have your own Yeti in the form of a soft pillow pal sewn from sherpa minky fabric and filled with fiberfill.  He's the creation of Melissa from Denver and is featured in her Etsy Shop 'Warm Personality'.
 

World Snowman Day

So, however you celebrate the World Day of the Snowman this January, by building a real snowman in your front yard, or enjoying a plush snowman or snowman décor indoors, snowmen are a fun part of winter. 


(c) Written by Wednesday Elf on 1/27/2017.  Updated on 1/17/2022.

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