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Today’s post written by Anna

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Ok, so it’s the weekend. Weekend = Playtime. Playtime = Toys. And quite simply, one of the best places to buy toys on line has to be Busy Bee Toys – www.busybeetoys.com.au.

Busy Bee Toys is at hand have little people playing happily for hours with a whole range of toys for building, making, creating, role playing, vrooming, puzzling from a simply astonishing list of toy brands (and a handful of designer baby and kids fashion labels too!). Just check these out:

Annabel Trends, Automoblox, Bebe, Bialetti, Blik Graphics, Built, Busy Bee Toys, Chicco, Crazy Forts, Djeco, Ebulobo, Eitech, Felt Tales, Flying Pig, Folkmanis, Forwalls, Fred and Friends, Holly Chic, Honey Sticks,  IS Gifts, Jellycat, Joseph Joseph, Kikkerland, Knock Knock, K’s Kids, Lark, Le Toy Van, Little Tikes, Manhattan Toy, Melissa & Doug, Milk and Tickles, Nature’s Child, Noo Designs, Plan Toys, Playsam, Present Time, Seedling, SES Creative, Skip Hop, Sparkle T, Sticky Tiki, Stirlingfox, Sweet Cheeks, Tango Books, Teeny Me, Viking Toys, Vileda, Vulli and WOW Toys.

Nothing beats a spot of bargain shopping for weekend fun, so be sure to check out what’s on sale at Busy Bees Toys at up to 50% off, while stock last only. Plus, all orders over $150 receive FREE shipping. Play hard!

Busy Bee Toys ship Australia wide for $7.00, with orders over $150 shipped FREE. International orders are welcome. See the
delivery page for full information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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As you may have noticed, I have a bit of a ‘thing’ for toys. I loved them in childhood, and I love them still, and am always on the lookout for brilliant toys – the ones that live up to all expectations and become key pieces in my kids’ daily lives.

Entropy – www.entropy.com.au – stocks a tremendous range of toys from the best brands (check the list below the image – you’ll need to take a biiiig breath!), handpicked by their staff of early childhood specialists, teachers and mums, and is offering a swag of them on sale up to 40% off. Entropy are sending orders under 5kg (Razor Scooters included!) out for Christmas until 21 December. Postage is FREE for orders $100+, and Entropy will wrap your gifts for free. Santa will be happy!

Entropy stock fine toys fom the following elite brands: 4M, AB Games, Active People, Alex, Alma’s Designs, Amos, Anamalz, Aristoplay, Artiwood, Australian Menagerie, Automoblox, Bananagrams, Baufix, Be Educated, Bead Bazaar, Bead Shop, Beeboo, Beleduc, Bioviva, Blue Orange, Blue Ribbon, Boikido, Bolz, Brio, Cause Toys, Chelona, Cito, Classic Toys, Clementoni, Cogno, Corolle, Crafty Kids, Creative Education, Creatives, Crocodile Creek, CSIRO, Debresk, Die Spiegelburg, Discraft, Djeco, Dobbin and Drum Toys, Dresdner Puppenmanufaktur, Drewart, Drumond Park, Dumpling Dynasty, Eddu Toy, Educational Experience, Edushape, Eeboo, Eleganter, Entropy, Eyetribe, Fagus, Fairy Girls, Fascinations, Felt Creations, Fibracolor, Fiesta Crafts, Find It Games, Fish River Crafts, Folkmanis, Fruity Face, Fun Factory, Fundex, Galt, Games for all reasons, Gamewright, Gelli Baff, Gigamic, Giotto, Goki, Goldfish Gifts, Great Gizmos, Green Board Game Co, Green Toys, Grimms Spielholzdesign, Guidecraft, Gyro Car, Haba, Hama, Hands on Toys, Hansen, HaPe, Hasbro, Heimess, Hurrican, Imagability, Independence Studio, Infinitoy, Insect Lore, Intelliquest, International Playthings, Interstar, IQ ideas, Jack Rabbit Creations, Janod, John Crane, Johnco Productions, Juggleart, Kathe Kruse, Kiddy Toys, Kikkerland, Klutz, Knox and Floyd, Kobba, Kod Kod International Games, Kushies Zolo, Lagoon Books, Le Toy Van, Learning Curve, Leisure Learning, Lisa Leleu, Live Play Create, Lundby, Magnetic Moves, Magnetic Poetry, Manhattan Toy Company, Maxitronix, McNeill Designs, Meccano, Mehano, Melissa and Doug, Merrigold Collections, Micador, Microscooters, Miller Goodman, Mindtwister, Mishi Design, Mookie, Moulin Roty, National Geographic, Navir, Neat-Oh!, Nic, Ohio Art Company, One to Ten Toy, Oobi, Orchard Toys, Outset Media, Papo, Penelope Peapod, Piatnik, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Playroom, Playsam, Project Runway, Putumayo, Pywacket, Quercetti, Raggidy Rag, Rio Grande Games, Rolobox, Rosie Flo, Rumba Games, Santoys, Sarah’s Silks, Schleich, Schylling, Science and Nature, Sekkoia, Sevi, Shure, Sigg, Sigikid, Sirch, Smart Games, Smile Education, Sparkle T, Sparrow Kids, Spy Alley, Squatter, Sticky Mosaics, Story-time, Swatch, The Birthday Company, The Little Experience, The Toy Workshop, Theatrix, Thinkfun, Tiny Love, Toot Scoot, Toys Pure, Travis Designs, Trullala, UGames, Uncle Milton, Ventura, Vida Games, Viking, Vilac, Voila, Webkinz, Wheely Bug, Windspeed Kites, Wishbone, Wonderworld, World Alive, Yamax, Yoho, and Zoobookoo.

Entropy charge a flat fee of $9.95 for delivery, Australia-wide. Orders $100+ are shippeed FREE. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Christmas time at our place is all about the boys. We have 3 gorgeous sons aged 8, 6 and nearly 3, so I am always on the look out for stimulating and fun toys that they will love and I will enjoy looking at.

In an effort to get organised I have been cruising the net looking for cool things to cross off the list.

My ‘nearly 3′ seems to be getting more and more active every day so first thing on my list for him is the truly unique Bilibo. Requiring no batteries and no instructions this is an open-ended toy designed to stimulate the imagination and improve motor skills (read Angela’s review of the Bilibo here).

Also on the list is the Oobi Hopper, perfect for bouncing out all the excess energy after lunch, some Pirates for the bath tub, and because he is currently in love with Spot the Dog, a few new Spot books for bedtime.

Mister 6 seems to be easiest to buy for this time, he loves indoor games and is a natural at making his own imaginary games with toys and Lego. This year I have a theme going on and it is all about Knights, Castles, Legends and Chivalry. Hopefully he will enjoy playing in these worlds and maybe one day he will grow up to be a knight in shining armour himself! My favourite finds are this castle these dragon stencils and knights stickers, and these Schleich knight figurines.

My 8 year old is definitely an outdoor kid – he loves sports – and is very into science: he is currently planning to be an ‘insect scientist’ and have his own ‘insect room’ in his future imaginary mansion.

I was recently chatting to a friend who is a Steiner teacher and she was telling me that at around age 8 they start to teach children construction and building things, which helps them gain confidence in their ability to become more independent. With this in mind I am heading off to the hardware store to pick up a tool box with some real tools and everything he needs to build a billy-cart or a box.

Also for my eldest son is this cute Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, and “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?‘ – sure to be a winner based on the title alone -  a fact-book-with-insects written by Richard ‘Hamster’ Hammond from Top Gear Fame.

For my gratification our tree will this year be adorned with some new handmade and fair trade Christmas decorations from Lark, and under it will sit some cool vintage inspired Santa Sack from Cocoon Couture to hold all the loot. And because I’m a kid at heart, I’ve selected Eloise: the Ultimate Edition book just for me. Can’t wait to tear it open on the big day…

1. Oobi Hopper, Paperartzi Boutique – $29.95 $28.95
2. Alex Toys’ Pirates in the Tub, Ten Little Indians – $28.95
3. Spot Bakes a Cake, Fishpond Books – $14.99 $13.95
4. Active People Bilibo, Metro Mum – $39.00
5. Djeco Knights Stickers, Where Did You Get That? – $4.95
6. Le Toy Van, My First Castle, Growing Brains Educational Toys – POA
7. Djeco Dragon Stencils, Where Did You Get That? – $12.95 $10.95
8. “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?, Fishpond Books – $17.95 $14.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, ShopHouse – $29.95
10. Tools and tool box – your local hardware store
11. Cocoon Couture Santa Sack, Little Pinwheel – $54.95
12. Eloise: the Ultimate Edition, Fishpond Books – $49.99 $39.97
13. Lark Gingerbread Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95
14. Lark Rudolph Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information, and don’t forget to swing by the KSF All Current Deals page to scope out deals that may get you discounts on these products.

Today’s post written by Anna

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True to its fabulous name Gifts4Kidz – ww.gifts4kidz.com.au – have some stunning gifts on offer this Christmas. The pages of this top online boutique are chock-a-block full of fantastic gifts for babies, boys and girls of all ages – each one poised and ready to delight a child on Christmas morning.

Christmas giving can be done in a variety of ways. One trend in our house that I see mirrored in many of my friends families is a “main gift” for Christmas which can then be surrounded by some smaller pressies and stocking fillers. If you are on the hunt for the “main event” gift for your little ones, Gifts4Kidz has an outstanding range on offer.

For girly inspiration, check out the Le Toy Van Honeybake Set the Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set and the Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll.

Still looking for your little man?  What about a Worm Farm Kit or a Van Fire Engine Set? And it really couldn’t be summer in Australia without a Cricket Set for the beach or backyard.

As well as stocking a tremendous selection of toys, gifts and accessories, Gifts4Kidz carry kids fashion clothing from newborn right up to size 14. Right on time for Christmas, G4K have some terrific new labels on display: Mini Treasures, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Sandy Feet Swimwear.

I love what I see from Mini Treasures: the fabulous girly Red Floral Layer Top and the cute Blue Combie Van Tee for boys are my favourites of the day.

Sanja from Gifts4Kidz has a fantastic gift with purchase offer for KSF readers: all orders over $100 will receive a free Bobble Art Sketchbook PLUS matching Bobble Art Notebook, combined value $22.90. Enter promotion code ‘KSFGIRL’ or ‘KSFBOY’ at checkout for a boys themed set or a girls themed set until 30 November 2009 to redeem.

PS Want to nab a bargain? Check out Gift 4 Kidz’s Winter Clearance Sale for up to 40% off. Head to the homepage then browse through each clothing category to find the treasure!

1. Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set $134.95
2. Seedling The Worm Farm Kit $69.95
3. Sunny Life Beach Cricket – Blue $49.95
4. Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set $90.00
5. Le Toy Van Honeybake Set $99.00
6. Two Belles Check Me Out Short (3-7) $59.95
7. Mini Treasures Red Floral Layer Top (6-10) $68.00
8. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser (3-7) $64.95
9. Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll $149.95
10. Rush Bowling Bag – Baboushka $39.95
11. Mini Treasures Blue Combie Van Tee (3-7) $45.00

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha Clothing, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids,Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof! and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Looking for quality toys for Santas sack this Christmas? Well, of course!! – it just isn’t Christmas without a toy or two (or three, or *six* ).

Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – has it all going on, with the best offerings from quality toy brands including Alex Toys, annieB’s Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Schleich, Sevi, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Shop smart and stock up on toys at Little Possums now: until midnight 10 November 2009 KSF readers can take 15% off *everything* in store! Enter promo code ‘KSFSALE’ at checkout to redeem. Little Possums Toys also invites you to take advantage of their beautiful complimentary gift wrap and save yourself some precious time this Christmas.

While you’re over at Little Possums Toys be sure to stop by the Specials section for great deals on quality brands. Check back regularly for fresh discounts on top selling toys. It’s alsso well worth signing up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to be kept informed of the latest products and subscriber-only offers.

Here are my hot picks, divided into boys and girls selections.

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Girls

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

Le Toy Van Mayberry Manor Doll House – $295.00 less 15% = $250.75
Djeco Flower Mosaic – $19.95 less 15% = $16.95
Djeco My Florist – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Djeco Stylish Eve Magnetics – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set – $118.00 less 15% = $100.30
Djeco My Cooker – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
Djeco Billie Brindille’s House -  $48.95 less 15% = $41.60
Le Toy Van Lizzy Fairy Doll – $14.95 less 15% = $12.70
Djeco Birthday Party Teatime – $74.95 less 15% = $63.70

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Boys

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

annieB Red Stripe Play Palace – $285.95 less 15% = $243.05
Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set – $98.95 less 15% = $84.10
Automoblox Mini Cars 3 Pack ‘K’ – $58.95 less 15% = $50.10
Djeco Barbarossa Boat Silhouette Puzzle – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Plan Toys Build N Roll – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Sevi Jumping Jack Cowboy – $35.95 less 15% = $30.55
Fun in the Sack Game Pack – $111.00 less 15% = $94.35

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Leah

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You’re making a list, you’re checking it twice, The Toy Bug – www.thetoybug.com.au – can
fill it alright!! This top toy site stocks a rich assortment of toys that will tantalise all your little ones senses. There are items to touch, items to smell, items to chew on and items to see. With such an engaging medley of products, your only problem will be which ones to choose.

Jo, proprietor of The Toy Bug, has a passion for toys. When her son, Lachie, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she spent countless hours searching for toys that would maintain his attention and assist with his development. Rather than keep these delights to herself, she created The Toy Bug to share them with others and make it easier to find good quality toys. You can even click here to see Lachie’s favourites!

I’m in love with the Fairy Tea Set for my little fairy princess. She loves pretend play, and I am certain this gorgeous wooden toy will occupy her for hours. I can already imagine her teddies all set out in a circle ready for a fashionable high tea, hosted by Princess N.

My son is just starting to explore his finger dexterity so the Balancing Donkey Game will assist in his quest to master this new skill. Manipulating the sticks to ensure they don’t unbalance the donkey and to raise it as high as you can will certainly become a family game favourite.

So are you ticking off items from your list? Can’t decide which ones to buy? Better not pout, I’m telling you why – Jo has knocked 10% off ALL items store-wide until 31 October 2009, just use ‘KSF10′ as your code at checkout. There’s also a fantastic layby option available, so you could just get the lot!

1. Le Toy Van – Fairy Tea Set $75.00 $70.00 less 10% = $63.00
2. Hickory Dickory Clock $49.99 less 10% = $44.99
3. GUND – Gazoo the Giraffe $35.00 $30.00 less 10% = $27.00
4. K’s Kids – Julia Needs A Bath $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
5. Little Tikes 3D Farm Memory Game $28.50 less 10% = $25.65
6. Alex Squeezy Squeakies $20.99 less 10% = $18.90
7. Le Toy Van – My Teapot Café $85.00 $75.00 less 10% = $67.50
8. Farm Stacking Blocks $26.00 less 10% = $23.40
9. Birthday Music Box – Pink $28.00 $24.00 less 10% = $21.60
10. Balancing Donkey Game $14.95 less 10% = $13.45

The Toy Bug stock quality brands including Active People, Anamalz, Boyle, Crocodile Creek, Djeco, EDDU Toy, Fat Brain Toy Co, Fiesta Crafts, GUND, Le Toy Van, JELLYCAT, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Company, Melissa & Doug, Petit Jour Paris, Sparkle T, Spiegelburg, TOLO, Toys Pure, Voila, WANJU and Wonderworld.

The Toy Bug charge $9.90 flat Australia-wide (with 3 product exceptions) and post for FREE Australia wide for all orders over $150.00.  Read the full shipping and delivery information here, including details on international orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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I love being asked where did you get that? It’s one of my favourite questions, and you are bound to have friends and strangers alike asking you just that after shopping from what’s new at Where Did You Get That – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au

Ok, so what is new you ask? Aha! Let me show you what I discovered in their new season stock section.

If you have tween to shop for you may be excited to hear that Where Did You Get That? are now stocking up to size 12 in Tommy Rocket and Two Belles new seasons ‘Delinquent’ for boys, and ‘Royalty’ for girls ranges.

For boys I love the Tommy Did It Tee from Tommy Rocket, and the Two Belles Best Day out Dress will have your little vintage chickadee looking seriously sweet this summer.

For babies and kids up to 5 years, the summer range from Daily Tea is another top pick, with funky print tees like the Giraffe Tee for boys, and lots of girly, summery dresses.

Also new to Where Did You Get That? is the Claesen’s Children’s Underwear, with a great selection of top quality singlets, briefs and boxers for boys and girls in sizes 2 – 11.

Ellie Bellie Reversible TuTus are new to the store too, available in two sizes: 0-2 years and 3-6 years.  Completely reversible these offer a great twist on tutu fun, with two colour options for role-playing games.  My fave combination is pink and lime!

There are new items from Le Toy Van like the fairy tower and unicorn with fairy carriage.  My top pick is the Shanghai Warrior Ship.

If you have a budding artist on your hands, check out the new felt brushes like the Orient Felt Brushes Workshop set, and the Super Heroes Felt Brushes from Djeco.

Also, don’;t miss Where Did You Get That’s? current winter sale, where you can score between 30-50% off, while stocks last. Savvy shoppers, can also look for the KidStyleFile Where Did You Geth That? discount code in the spring/summer ‘09-’10 issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. Can’t make it to a newsagent? Subscribe to the KidStyleFile FREE weekly newsletter; you’ll find the code within.

1. Le Toy Van Shanghai Warrior Ship – $79.95
2. Ellie Bellie Reversible TuTus – Available in two sizes: 0-2 years $69.95, 3-6 years $79.95
3. Two Belles Best Day out Dress – $69.95
4. Claesen’s Girls 2 pack of Boxer Aqua Flower -  $36.95
5. Baby Inkless Print Kit – $24.95
6. Daily Tea Giraffe Tee-Embers $26.95
7. Daily Tea Butterfly Flutter Sleeve Banded Dress-Milk – $32.95
8. Tommy Rocket Tommy Did It Tee – Available in Tommy Rocket 3-7 & Tommy Rocket Delinquents 8-12 $43.95
9. Djeco Exquisite Orient Felt Brushes Workshop – $34.95
10. Djeco Draw Super Heroes Felt Brushes – $46.20

Where Did You Get That? stock a great range of products from the following brands: Aden + Anais , Allen & Unwin Publishers, Angel Flames, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Candela, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos Djeco, Ellie Bellie Kids, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo By Thermos, Girls 4 Sport, Goorin Brothers, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Lovenest, Manhattan Toy Company, Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Star & Rose, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, Woolbabe, and Zid Zid Kids.

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can choose either standard shipping for $7.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. See the Help page for full information. 

Today’s post written by Angela

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Are your kids looking for a comfy place of their own to sit? Find the solution at Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - in the form of a Missi Missi beanbag.

Missi Missi produces the ultimate child-friendly beanbag made of soft, durable and easy to clean leather-like material in a great range of colours and designs. Snap up these fabulous seating solutions for kids 15% off at Little Possums Toys. Enter code “missi15″ at checkout to redeem until 19 August 2009.

Little Possums toys are looking to expand their extensive range of junior size beanbags to include jumbo sizes and welcome enquiries from customers interested in purchasing jumbo beanbags – the 15% discount will also be applied to all orders taken for jumbo sizes during the offer period.

Missi Missi beanbags in a variety of designs at Little Possums Toys all $89.95 less 15% = $76.45

Also, don’t miss the Little Possums Specials section for great deals on quality brands. Check back regularly for fresh discounts on top selling toys, and sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to stay in the loop.

A. Goki Philadelphia Wooden Block Train – $38.95 less 30% = $27.25
B. Le Toy Van Surcouf Wooden Royal Naval Ship – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
C. Doowell I Spy Magnetic Activity Game – $22.95 less 15% = $19.50
D. Sevi Outdoor Target Practice Game – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
E. Le Toy Van Bella Ballerina Doll with matching Bag – $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
F. Tolo Electronic Cash Register – $44.95 less 15% = $38.20

Little Possums Toys stock the following fine toy brands including: Alex Toys, annieB’s Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Schleich, Sevi, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I’d like to introduce you to a wonderful new store that I discovered recently: The Toy Bug – www.thetoybug.com.au.

As you might expect, The Toy Bug stocks toys. No just any toys though: Jo Debnam, proprietor of the The Toy Bug stocks one of the finest selections I have seen online in Australia, and the prices are quite amazing! I have already placed 2 orders at The Toy Bug – after the first one was so good I had to dive straight back on in – and I can tell you that the service is an absolute knockout. I cannot speak highly enough!

So you can feel the love at The Toy Bug as I have, Jo at The Toy Bug is giving all KidStyleFile readers 10% off store-wide until 31 July 2009. Enter the code ‘ksf10′ to redeem.

I must say that I have found it very challenging to write this post and narrow it down to a few picks for you: EVERYTHING at The Toy Bug is meritous. I suggest browsing all the brands and then checking out all the categories (Pretend Play - how adorable is Sandra’s Wardrobe??, Novelty Toys – I just purchased a stash of mini compasses, tape measure and stampers for party bags, and Lachie’s Favourites: Jo’s son, Lachie has Autism Spectrum Disorder, and these are his favourite toys) so you don’t miss anything.

Those of you who have been looking for an award-winning Gyro Car, jump now while the discount is there and nab yourself an super bargain!

Some my very favourite toys are in the superlative lineup at The Toy Bug. We have all of these at home. They have been truly tried and tested and have come up trumps: buy with confidence!

Active People Bilibo – this simple open-ended toy goes on and on, powered by your child’s imagination. Is it a spinner, a bed, a scoop, a hat, a hill or a shell? It’s all of these and more!

Quercetti Georello Gears Go Round – Italian made quality, and a delightful toy: build your creation, crank the handle and watch the gears spin. A great way to teach cause and effect.

Egg Shape Sorter – a wonderful flashback to my own childhood, and an essential motor skill development toy for every littlie.

Tap A Shape Corkboard-  Perfect hammer and nail fun for the over 4 set. Comes complete with board, wooden shapes, tacks and hammer.

Fat Brain Toys Dado Cube – A construction toy with a very pleasing aesthetic. Leave it on the coffee table for kids and adults alike to enjoy.

Magnetic Maze – A game for one or two players. Set your own rules for completion. Good for hand-eye co-ordination, logic development and as a science lesson to teach how and why magnets work.

Prices marked below in red are applicable with code ‘ksf10′ until 31 July 2009 only.

A. Egg Shape Sorter $8.50 less 10% = $7.65
B. Tap a Shape Corkboard $15.00 less 10% = $13.50
C. Quercetti Georello Gears Go Round $25.99 less 10% = $23.39
D. Hickory Dickory Clock $39.00 less 10% = $35.10
E. Gyro Car $100.00 less 10% = $90.00
F. Fat Brain Toys USA made Dado Cube Set $49.95 less 10% = $44.95
G. Sparkle T Pull-along Jaffa the Dog toy $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
H. Wanju My Treetop Hideaway $99.00 less 10% = $89.10
I. Wooden Insect Self-Stampers $2.00 less 10% = $1.80
J. Wooden Breakfast Food Board $15.95 less 10% = $14.35
K. Magnetic Maze $24.00 less 10% = $21.60
L. Sandra’s Wardrobe Wooden Doll with Fashion wardrobe  $22.00 less 10% = $19.80
M. Petit Jour Paris Elmer Soft Block Set $26.00 $20.00 less 10% = $18.00

The Toy Bug stock quality brands including Active People, Anamalz, Boyle, Crocodile Creek, Djeco, EDDU Toy, Fat Brain Toy Co, Fiesta Crafts, GUND, Le Toy Van, JELLYCAT, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Company, Melissa & Doug, Petit Jour Paris, Sparkle T, Spiegelburg, TOLO, Toys Pure, Voila, WANJU and Wonderworld.

The Toy Bug charge $9.90 flat Australia-wide (with 3 product exceptions) and send via Express or Registered Post. Read the full shipping and delivery information here. Internatinalorders are welcome. Layby is also available.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Little Possums Toys- www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - is one of my favourite online toy stores. Caroline and Casey stock such a wonderful range of quality brands which just delight me.

The girls at Little Possums Toys are celebrating the magic of fantasy this week with an exclusive 25% KSF discount offer on UK brand Travis Designs costumes. These are not our usual dress-ups: the quality is superb and will last several children, and into the next generation!

To get your 25% discount, enter code ‘TD25′ at checkout until 12 February 2009.

Prices quoted are after the  25% KidStyleFile discount has been applied and are applicable until 12 February 2009:

Travis Designs Lilac Fairy Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Ladybird Costume – $58.95 less 25% = $44.21
Travis Designs Captain Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Sugar Plum Fairy Costume – $84.95 less 25% = $63.71
Travis Designs King Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71

Little Possums Toys have also heavily reduced three top end products from Le Toy Van – the Valentine Dollhouse, Royal Ship, and Farmyard set. These classic best sellers are big on the wow factor provide endless opportunities for imaginative play.

These are exceptional buys on difficult to source products – buy now and beat the 2009 supplier price increases! Prices are valid until 12 February 2009.

Le Toy Van specials listed clockwise from top right with two other Travis must-haves:

Prices quoted are after the  25% KidStyleFile discount has been applied and are applicable until 12 February 2009:

Le Toy Van Wooden Valentine House – a beautiful addition to a little girl’s bedroom $199 .00 less 20% = $159.95
Le Toy Van Wooden Royal Ship – beautifully crafted for big adventures $120.00 less 20% = $96.00
Le Toy Van Wooden Farmyard – popular with boys and girls of all ages $120.00 less 20% = $96.00
Travis Designs Blossom Fairy Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Peg Leg Pirate Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71

Another tidbit for savvy shoppers who like to buy in advance to save big dollars, Little Possums Toys are currently clearing stock on stunning Mamas & Papas Christmas decorations with 25% off until 12 February 2009. Stock is limited and these gorgeous Christmas essentials won’t last, so dash on over!

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