Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Hug 'n Giggle Baby

With the Brilliant Basics Hug 'n Giggle Baby, Fisher-Price created an ideally sized doll for your baby or toddler’s enjoyment. This soft plush doll is a bit different than most dolls because she is electronic and will giggle and coo when you squeeze her tummy but she can still be machine washed. I think that makes her a particularly great choice for your little girl.  

She is perfect for toddlers because she is huggable, because of her giggling and cooing and because of her interesting facial details. Her sounds are quiet, which definitely is appropriate for a younger child at play and at nap time.  She is, as one parent said, not too big nor too small and she holds her shape. Initially, your daughter will enjoy the sounds, then she will learn to hug and kiss the doll and then she will learn the parts of the body. By then Hug 'n Giggle Baby will be a treasured toy.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Age Recommendation: Children 6 months to 3 years old

Length: 10 inches 

Batteries: Requires two AAA batteries. 

Model Number: V6939

UPC: 027084994070

Release Date: 2010

Current Status: Retired

Instruction Manual: Available on Mattel's website here.

WHERE TO BUY BABY HUG 'N GIGGLE 

Since Hug 'n Giggle Baby is not made anymore, you will have to turn to secondary resellers to find her. As I check today, I see both new and used dolls available. Find your Hug 'n Giggle Baby Doll by clicking here, to eBay.  Since the doll is no longer being made, you will have to pay a bit more if you want and can find a new one but there are some perfectly good used ones available, too. Just make sure that the seller says the doll has been tested and is working!

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MORE FISHER-PRICE TOYS:

Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn with Friends Musical Table Review.

Fisher-Price Discovery Cottage Reviewed.

Retired Fisher-Price Toys in my eBay Store.

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

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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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Fisher-Price Zoo Talkers Little People Animal Sounds Zoo Reviewed

DISCOVER THE ZOO TALKERS ANIMAL SOUNDS ZOO 

Your young child would love going to this zoo! It was yet another quality children's toy playset made by Mattel and Fisher-Price, designed to encourage lots of imaginative play and learning. With this set, your little one learned to recognize animals through sight and sound. He or she also learned to recognize the animal habitats, which included grasslands, north and south poles, jungle and water.

HOW DID IT WORK?

The set is electronic and recognized wild animals when your child placed a toy animal figure on a peg and pressed it down. It then named the animal and, with a second press, provided the associated animal noise. The set came with a lion, gorilla, polar bear and a zookeeper named Jack. Of course, the set would not have been complete without Fisher-Price's usual assortment of fun music and phrases. 

ADDITIONAL PIECES

Additional pieces that could be collected for this set included animals that were sold individually, like an alligator, hippopotamus, camel, leopard, elephant, ostrich, seal, dolphin or gorilla. Additionally, three of the animals came with a book and finally, there were two vehicles. The first, a safari truck or jeep, which came with a zookeeper named Eddy (who had a frog on his shoulder) as well as a lion cub, a giraffe and a food or animal feed bin. The second, a train with a Ferris-wheel car, came with a a zookeeper named Michael, a white tiger and a koala bear.  These additional animals greatly enriched the set and the vehicular toys added an entirely new level of play value.

TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE ZOO: 

• Recommended for Children Aged 1 1/2 to 5 years old
• Bilingual English and French
• Requires 3 AA Batteries
• Original Box Measured 25" (W) x 16" (H) x 5" (D)
• Release Date 2011
• Retired 2014
• Model W1710
• UPC Code 746775033514

BUY YOUR ZOO TALKERS PLAYSET & REPLACEMENT PIECES:

As mentioned above, this set was released in 2011 and discontinued in 2014. This means that it is difficult to find a complete set. However, you can still find it on eBay where resellers do the work to find the discontinued items that you are looking for. Sometimes you might find a new and therefore complete set;  other times, you can find a gently used and nearly complete set. You will also find some of the additional animals and the vehicles. Once again, you will find them in new and in used condition. Click here to see which of the Fisher-Price Zoo Talkers items are available on eBay today.

See you at 

the toy store! 

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

MORE FISHER-PRICE TOYS:

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Fisher-Price Discovery Cottage Reviewed.

Retired Fisher-Price Toys in my eBay Store.

Find the instruction booklet for your zoo from Mattel by clicking right here.

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Reviewed

Your young child will love playing with Fisher-Price’s Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table. This toy features four modes with more than 50 songs and activities and four corners for learning fun. Each of those corners has a character that lights up and encourages your child to explore. The legs are removable so the youngest child can sit and play. Put the legs on and enable your slightly older child to walk around the table.

TECHNICAL DETAILS: 

Recommended for children aged 6 to 36 months.

Bilingual English and Spanish.
Requires 3 AA batteries.
Measures 22 by 5 by 16 inches.

UPC Code 027084631357

FIND YOUR MUSICAL TABLE

This toy was first released in 2008 and re-released in 2011. At some point since then, it was retired. You can still buy it but you will have to turn to eBay. When I checked today, there were a couple available but more of the more recent DJ Tables. See for yourself what Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Tables are available today by clicking here to eBay.

If you are interested in a Fisher-Price musical table but don’t need it to be this exact one, click here to see the newer Fisher-Price musical tables available on Amazon.

See you

at the toy store!

Brenda 

Treasures ByBrenda

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Reviewing CraftHub Premium Wooden Puzzles

Whenever I think about wooden jigsaw puzzles, I think of young children's puzzles with pieces thick enough for little hands and large enough to not be a choking hazard. But that was before I received a bunch of CraftHub Premium Wooden puzzles from friends. I have recently found that wooden puzzles for adults are pretty amazing; similar to jigsaw puzzles with pieces and pictures to assemble and similar to mental puzzles that require more brain power to solve. 

CraftHub Premium Wooden Puzzles

I had not heard of these type of wooden puzzles for adults until my friends gave me an assortment of them after they were de-cluttering. The tiny puzzle boxes continued my preconception that wooden puzzles were for children. Thank goodness that I'm nosey enough to give one of the puzzles a try before passing them on to charity donations. 

The Tree of Life puzzle was the first one I tried and I was enchanted.  I love jigsaw puzzles. I work on jigsaw puzzles multiple times a week, almost daily in fact. The unique shapes increased the level of difficulty. The hook shaped "arms" connected the pieces firmly while other pieces only abutted next to each other.

The CraftHub premium wooden puzzles are described as:

• Laser Cut Details
• Interesting and unusual shapes
• Vibrant colors
• For older children and adults (smaller pieces are choking hazards)
• A3 size =  finished size approximately 11" x 16"  
• A4 size = finished size approximatley 8 1/2" x 11
• Variety of themes - Harry Potter, DC comics, Lord of the Rings, Animals, and Scenery

My Experience with My First CraftHub Puzzle

I enjoyed these little puzzles immensely. As I said above, I only opened the box because I was nosey. I was in the middle of chores and other activities and had originally planned on just looking at the pieces. The colors were so vibrant and the pieces so unique that I could not stop returning to that puzzle over the weekend to work on it. Then I couldn't wait to start on the Owl puzzle. 

Some of these puzzles were unopened and some had been used. The used puzzles showed absolutely no wear or damage. With some jigsaw puzzles, the pieces can become bent. Or the picture layer can begin to peel from the lower, solid layer. These wooden pieces showed none of that.

Some folks may consider these puzzles as too difficult. Or stressful. But I enjoyed the challenge and felt accomplished after I finished. I am looking forward to completing the remainder of the puzzles passed down to me, then adding new designs to my collection.

I think these puzzles would make great gifts for jigsaw puzzle aficionados. The themed puzzles would make great gifts for folks who do not usually gravitate toward puzzles but would love having the item of certain themes. For example, the castle of Hogwarts puzzle would be an awesome gift for someone who collects all things Harry Potter. 

Related Links

CraftHub premium wooden puzzles for adults on Amazon

Official CraftHub Website

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I'm Working on My Second Childhood ~ A Toy Review

Okay, okay I know that I really can't get a second childhood for myself, but I'm sure that I can get in there and enjoy my Grandchildren's childhoods just a little more!

No I'm not going to share with you how old I am, but I am going to share what was one of my favorite childhood toys and one of my most favorite new additions to these toys.

LEGO has been around for ages!  

Would you believe that in less than 10 short years it will be making it's 100th birthday?

Why not celebrate this milestone with your own party of Lego People!

It is true, Lego was started in 1932 by a carpenter from Denmark.  Today it is one of the most endearing and enduring toys that was ever manufactured.  

What keeps it interesting is that it has managed to change and evolve with the passing times and it manages to keep hands old and new busy making things.

But my favorites of all times are the figures.  Even when I was younger, I loved putting the figures together first.  They would go to watch me, while I wrestled with the rest of the set.  

Today, I would be in seventh heaven, because now you can buy the figures on their own without having to purchase a whole set with only one or two figures inside.  Now, I must make a recommendation here.  If your child is only into the figures and really doesn't care about the sets, you can purchase figures that are "Lego-like" for much less than the original Lego figures.  But if you are a prurist, and only Lego will do, be prepared to shell out.  I was looking at sets to buy, and was just a little shocked that Amazon shows a whole bunch of Lego people in a picture, but when you read the description, you are actually only getting one character piece.  So, buyer beware! One character can cost you quite a bit!

This was a smart move on the company's part! It keeps kids engaged and can still follow all the current trends with movies, on-line games and stories that kids love to read.   Kids have so much more creative time with figures from all kinds of sets moving about all the different themes. Again buyer beware! 

Today you can even get flowers in Lego sets.  They will definitely last a lot longer than the "cut Flower" varieties.  

If you want to know more about Lego, there are even history books written about the little Bricks that sparked children's imaginations for decades.

Why you might ask are Lego so expensive?  Well my father was a toy manufacturing engineer and he explained it to me.  The dies that are made to make these little bricks are quite expensive to make and need replacing often.  It is not something that can be changed, it is the nature of the process.  I could get more technical, but I'd lose you in the process.  Let's just say that Lego makes a great product that lasts for years and years.  Children all over the world have enjoyed them and I'm sure they will continue to do so for many more years to come.  Lego bricks last that long too! 

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy Reviewed

Follow along on our review of Fisher-Price’s Laugh and Learn Love to Play Puppy, a wonderful and affordable gift idea for the little one in your life. Puppy is a soft, cuddly toy who responds when your child touches with various silly sayings and sing-along songs including familiar ones like the Itsy-Bitsy Spider.

Puppy is designed to be played with while also helping your young child learn the alphabet, numbers, colors and parts of the body. You chose one of two modes: learning or musical. As a fun bonus, his dog collar lights up or twinkles to the beat of the music.

A version of this dog, with slight changes and a even a new name, has been released pretty much consistently by Fisher-Price since 2003 and buyers continue to praise the quality and educational aspects of this toy.

The Puppy I have featured at the top of this page has a purple shirt and paws that are red with a musical note, green with the word hand, yellow with the word foot and orange with the on and off button and controls for the learning or musical mode. He was made in 2008.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Recommended for children aged 6 months to 36 years of age.
• The Puppy shown here is model number C6325 and had the UPC code 027084131413.
• Requires 3 AA batteries.

FIND YOUR LAUGH & LEARN PUPPY

If you are not looking for an older version of Puppy, you can find a new version of the Laugh and Learn Puppy by clicking here to Amazon. He has a slightly different name, which is Fisher-Price Baby Toy Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy, but he still represents good value for a well-made, educational toy.

If, however, you are looking for an older version that you remember from the past, you will want to try eBay.  You will find all of the versions of the Laugh & Learn Puppy available on eBay by clicking here where you will also find many different versions of this toy including pianos, walkers, rattles and more. 

See you

at the toy store!

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

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Discover the Fisher-Price Corn Popper.

Meet Fisher-Price's Batman.

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Wednesday Addams American Girl Doll Review

Wednesday is a popular Netflix series based on Wednesday Addams of the Addams Family. The first season, which aired in 2022, saw Wednesday, who is played by Jenna Ortega, try to solve a murder at Nevermore Academy. 

The series received positive reviews from the critic with Wikipedia saying that it was "the second most watched English Netflix series." The second season was released in 2025 and the show has since been renewed for a third season.

DOLL DESCRIPTION

The show is popular enough to have created some interesting merchandise including the American Girl doll named Wednesday who appears here on this page. The Hollywood Reporter says that the American Girl doll company has “gone goth.” For this doll, American Girl partnered with Amazon MGM Studios.

Packed in a special collector box with a certificate of authenticity, she sold for $295 U.S. According to American Girl Fandom, she was released on July 21, 2025 and sold out six days later on July 27, 2025. The limited-edition doll, with a run of 6,000 individually numbered dolls, was available on both the American Girl and the Amazon websites. 

Wednesday is like many other Truly Me American Girl dolls, measuring 18-inches with opening and closing eyes, a vinyl head and limbs and a soft body. This doll, of course, looks like the Wednesday character that many love. She has black pigtails, bangs that are called ‘curtain bangs', painted eyelashes, feathered eyebrows and freckles. Her black velvet dress has a white sateen Peter Pan-style collar and long sleeves. The dress features an embroidered pattern that looks like a floral print and has interesting black buttons. She wears black tights and panties and shiny black patent kitten-heel Mary Jane-style shoes. Her accessories include a Thing figurine, two bags of piranhas and a fake silver-colored obsidian necklace.

Better Homes and Gardens predicts that, at least in part because of the popularity of Wednesday, this Halloween will see a trend to “dark academia, gothic, Victorian, and downright spooky style and decor.” I agree and think that this doll would make a great part of anyone's Halloween decor collection. Plus, because of the fact that it is a limited-edition doll, I believe that it will increase in value in the years to come. 

UNBOXING VIDEO

Here's a short video unboxing of Wednesday:

BUY WEDNESDAY

Since Wednesday is sold out, you will have to look to resellers to find her. Click here to find your Wednesday Addams American Girl doll on eBay. If you can get your hands on one of these dolls, you’ll be doing the Wednesday Dance for sure!

OTHER MERCHANDISE

Other Wednesday Addams toys have included a Monster High doll and a Fisher-Price Little People figurine set.  You will find thousands of new, used and vintage Wednesday Addams-themed merchandise on eBay by clicking here. I even saw a pair of Dr. Martens Wednesday themed boots!

Don't miss out on the Wednesday merchandise at Amazon, either! Click here to see the collection there. 

Happy Haunting!

Brenda

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Vintage Play-Doh Count Creepyhead & Friends Playset Review

If you've always loved Play-Doh, monsters and/or Halloween, Kenner's Count Creepyhead and Friends Play-Doh set is one you should own. It allows you to create your favorite monster faces and includes four masks representing Dracula or a vampire, a werewolf or the wolfman, a mummy and an evil countess, villain or queen.

The set includes the figure or body, his hair, a cape and the four masks referenced above. It is recommended for individuals aged 3 and up and is marked set number 24210 with the UPC code 076281242101. 

Here's the original television commercial for the set:

And here's a review by Mike Mozart from The Toy Channel on YouTube. Mike does a great job of reviewing the toy in action and of making you want to own the set.

Unfortunately, it is a vintage 1984 playset, which means it is retired, rare and expensive. What is it worth today? The price does vary and I have seen a new set sell for $399 but today's results are somewhat lower than that and, of course, you can find used sets for considerably less. See for yourself what the Count Creepyhead and Friends Play-Doh set is valued at today by clicking here to eBay.

What an great addition to a Play-doh or Halloween-themed toy collection!

Happy Haunting!

Brenda

Treasures By Brenda

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Finally, this set is perfect for anyone who works in the medical world.

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Mattel's 80th Anniversary Barbie Dolls Reviewed

Barbie dolls have always been my favorite toy and they have always been a part of my life.  As a child, I played with my Barbies.  As an adult, I collect my favorite specialty Barbies.  When I saw the 80th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll, I knew I would want to add this gorgeous Barbie to my collection.  Seeing "80th anniversary" printed on her box caused me to pause and think though.  Barbie isn't 80!  No, she is not.  It is actually their maker, Mattel, that is celebrating their 80th year in business and they doing it in grand style with a signature edition anniversary Barbie.

While the Barbie Signature Doll may have been created with collectors in mind, there is also an much less expensive 80's anniversary Barbie for play.  I actually like both of them.  I have featured them at the bottom of this review for you to compare.  I would love to hear you thoughts.

Most of us are already familiar with Barbie's history.  The first Barbie was released and introduced to the world by Mattel in 1959.  Since then, Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls.  It won't surprise you to hear that the Barbie line is the most profitable for Mattel.  She is their own private little gold mine.  After all, one can't just stop at one Barbie.  She must have everything: clothes, accessories, homes, cars, boats, camping equipment, and certainly friends.  And, let's not forget her movies.  Clearly, she is Mattel's biggest star. 

 

The 80th Anniversary Barbie

 Barbie Signature Doll, Mattel 80th Anniversary CollectibleCheck Price Red has always been a stunning color on Barbies.  Over the years, the annual Holiday Barbie has frequently been dressed in red, but this year, she wears her red for the special Mattel anniversary.  Ironically, she will be wearing gold for Christmas this year.

Take note of Barbie's earrings, shown in the picture on the right.  They prominently feature the letter "M" for Mattel in honor of the original Matty Mattel logo.  

Her fitted glittery red dress is stunningly detailed with a tulle bustle and accessorized with complimentary red sheer gloves and red pump shoes.  But, you don't need me to describe her.  You can see for yourself that she is gorgeous! 

A doll stand is included for displaying this lovely collectible.  As well as, a Certificate of Authenticity.  

 

     

Side by Side Comparison - For Collecting or Play

 Barbie Signature Doll, Mattel 80th Anniversary Collectible in Glittery Red Tulle Gown with Drop Earrings and Sheer Gloves, Blonde HairCheck Price Barbie Mattel 80th Anniversary Ruby-Red Celebration Blonde Fashion Doll Wearing Red Dress with Silvery Shoes & NecklaceCheck Price

 

 

 

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Carter's Just One Year Plush Rabbit

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY FOR A PLUSH RABBIT? 

Does your child have a prized plush animal? What would you do if he lost his coveted stuffed animal? And finally, what lengths would you go to replace it?

Many young children love the incredibly soft plush rabbits by Carter called 'Just One Year.' This rabbit has been produced in many styles and colors and replacements for a specific lost rabbit are somewhat hard to find. If you are one of those parents trying to replace a specific Carter's plush toy or just someone who wants to replace the one they owned when they were young, don't despair. 

You may be able to find your rabbit on eBay. The one you are looking for may not be available today and you may have to create a saved search on eBay to eventually find the one you are looking for.  If you don't know how to do that, please visit this page and look for the instructions on how to create a saved search on eBay. The page is actually about replacing a favorite mug (which I had to do) but the technique used on eBay is the same.

JUST ONE YEAR PLUSH BUNNIES ON EBAY

The most valuable Carter's Just One Year plush bunny that I have seen is this one with allover white fur and dark chocolate brown on the inside of his feet and his ears. It sold more than ten years ago in 2011 for $164.50, most likely to a desperate parent. I am sure that he fetched more than others because of the fact that he was a retired toy that was still new. However, many Carter's rabbits are available for much less than that. I see them new, used and vintage ranging from around $10 to $130 plus shipping. Click here to see which of these rabbits are available on eBay right now.

A Carter's bunny rabbit would make an excellent, high quality Easter Bunny!

Is there a Carter's bunny rabbit in your home or maybe another treasured plush toy? How much would you pay to replace a lost and treasured plush animal?

See you
on eBay!
Brenda
Treasures By Brenda

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Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel Atlantis Toy & Hobby Plastic Model Kit Review

Imagine coming across a beloved childhood toy that is still being made, or is being made again, exactly like the original.  That happened to my husband recently when he came across the Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel Airplane model kit.  

As a child, he loved his model airplane and has happy memories of "flying" Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel around his home.  It was a pretty cool snap-together model that even a child could make, and he did.  Once it was made, the little propeller would turn with the help of a battery.  Unfortunately, he has no idea what happened to his plane.  His family moved often during his childhood.  Many of his possessions were either lost or discarded for him.

When he showed me the kit on Amazon, I promptly ordered it for him.  Little did I know that Snoopy, with the help of my husband, would literally be flying around my head in his Sopwith Camel plane when I went to bed on Valentine's Day.  Oh, and as with the original, the battery operated propeller does turn giving the model the appearance of flying. 

 

Snoopy Searching for the Red Baron!

Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel
Atlantis Toy & Hobby Plastic Model Kit  

 ATLANTIS TOY & HOBBY Plastic Model Kit-Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel, RedCheck PriceThis model is truly awesome!  I was amazed by how easy it was to put together.  Since no painting is required, Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel were ready to fly again in an hour or so.  My husband did decide to paint Snoopy's eyes so they would show up better, but otherwise the detailing on the plane was done with the included stickers.

 

What comes in the kit:

• 38 colored molded plastic parts
• Battery operated engine with spinning propeller - battery not included
• Snoopy
• Dog House Display Stand
• Decals 
• Instructions

 

Detailed and Easy to Follow Instructions

 

A Few Additional Notes About the Model

 

I don't know why the Amazon listing says "red" in the description.  The plane is yellow with a red engine cover.

 

Also, the battery has to be inserted in the opposite direction shown in the instructions for the propeller to turn correctly.

 

Snoopy's eyes are raised in the while molded plastic, but they are not colored.  If you want Snoopy to have black eyes and brows, you will need to paint them on.  My husband used a black paint pen.

Placing Snoopy in the Pilot Seat

 

ATLANTIS TOY & HOBBY Plastic Model Kit-Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel, Red

Uchida 200-C-1 Marvy Deco Color Fine Point Paint Marker, Black

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A Sweet Treat for Imaginative Play With a Tent Ice-Cream Truck

If you're looking for the perfect play tent for little ones, let me introduce you to this adorable Ice Cream Truck Play Tent. It has quickly become a favorite, delightful addition to our grandkids' playtime!

Portable, Lightweight & Easy to Store Playtime Ice-Cream Truck Tent

One of the best features of this tent is its portability. It's lightweight, folds up easily into a compact size, and can be stored away in seconds—ideal for those who appreciate keeping things tidy when playtime is over! No tools are needed for setup, and it pops open effortlessly.

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Creative & Interactive Play for Hours

The bright and colorful ice cream truck design instantly sparks creativity. With a fun pass-through window and two round openings, kids can pretend to take orders, serve sweet treats, or drive their own ice cream truck! 

The interactive play possibilities are endless, making it perfect for siblings, cousins, and friends to enjoy together.

The Perfect Size for Any Space

Measuring just over three and a half feet long and a little over two feet high, it's large enough for fun yet compact enough not to dominate the room. This tent is just right if you want to give your little ones a special play space without blocking your entire living area.

A Cozy Spot for Reading & Resting

Beyond the imaginative fun, this tent has become a quiet retreat for reading, relaxing, and occasional naps. The door opens easily, offering a cozy hideaway for downtime.

Durable & Kid-Friendly Design

Made with sturdy polyester fabric and a built-in steel frame, this tent holds its shape well while remaining soft and safe for little ones. There is no need to mess with inserting poles—the frame is already in place!

Final Thoughts: A Must-Have for Playtime!

If you're looking for a fun, engaging, and easy-to-store play tent that encourages creativity and active play, this Ice Cream Truck Tent is a fantastic choice. Our grandkids absolutely love it, and we love the joy it brings them. 

Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sophie la Girafe Baby Teether Review

As a newish grandmother, I was recently introduced to Sophie la Girafe. I had heard of Sophie before but never seen her firsthand. Sophie is a worldwide phenomenon. She’s been carefully handmade in Paris, France since May 25, 1961, and because she is handmade, no two are exactly alike. Since the 1960s, over 70 million Sophies have been sold. That is one successful toy.

See for yourself how Sophie is made in this short Youtube video from the maker:

And here's a longer video, which gives a more thorough look at how the toy is made but more importantly, a very good description of how and why this toy is good for your baby. It demonstrates babies in action with the toy, exactly as I saw my grandson use her. Note that the first part of the video is not in English but the second part is.

Sophie is made from natural rubber, which is soft, flexible and lightweight and therefore feels good to handle. She is painted with food-grade paint, which is perfect for babies who are teething. I watched my six-month old grandson during his visit last week and was amazed at how much he enjoyed handling and yes, chewing on Sophie. 

Sophie’s giraffe form is perfect at providing many places for your baby to grab hold of as well as cram into his or her mouth. Think ears, legs and neck. I cannot think of another word that is better than cram because that is exactly what a baby will attempt to do with her. Better, of course, that whatever your baby is trying to put into his or her mouth is a safe item like this teether.

Sophie also emits a sound when squeezed that the company calls “a mischievous and legendary pouet." When your baby hears that sound, he knows Sophie is around.

Care is easy. Just wash Sophie with soapy water and a damp cloth. As my son learned, Sophie should not be submerged in water. The company also says not to sterilize Sophie. 

Sophie comes packed in a few different ways so you can gift something as simple as this amazing teether in the typical giraffe format or you can gift a teething ring, a double-handled cup, a plush toy, a bath time toy, a blanket or a gift set. There is even a line of party supplies so that you can host a Sophie-themed party. Check out all of the items that are available in Sophie’s complete store here on Amazon.

In case you are wondering why Sophie is a ‘girafe’ and not a ‘giraffe’, it is because the word with the single F is the French spelling of giraffe.

I feel perhaps a bit disloyal when I add that this teether is also available as a deer and a camel.

Love your babies!

Brenda

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