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Post written by Angela

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Did your kids receive some Christmas cash that you’d like to sink into something practical and fun with great aesthetic appeal? These delightful hippo and crocodile ride-ons and bird rocker from French brand Moulin Roty are just the thing!

From the Le Loupiots (‘The Kids’) The Wild Bunch series, the ride ons feature wooden handles, wide padded leatherette seat, and strong multi-directional caster wheels, and the rocker is equal in its exceptional quality, differing only with its fabric wings and wooden rocker base.

Suitable for little kids from 1-3 years these fine toys are sure to bring years of happiness to your kids, and maybe even your grand kids!

The Moulin Roty Le Loupiots hippo ride on and rocker bird are $230 each and the crocodile ride on is $250 at Urban Baby.

Urban Baby postage charges are based on weight. Click here to view the charges table.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Do you hear the faint jingling of bells? That’s the sound of Send-A-Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – stocking their shelves ready for the Christmas rush.  With brands including An Angel At My Table, Automoblox, Bajo, Brio, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Djeco, Dumpling Dynasty, Educo, EEBOO,Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess, Honeysticks, Janod, Kaloo Baby Gifts, Kathe Kruse, Lark, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Moulin Roty, Nici, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla, Rosie Flo activity books, Sevi, SIGG Bottles, Trudi Soft Toys, Vilac, Voila Toys, Wheely Bug, WonderWorld and more, Santa is going to be well pleased with what he finds.

Grab the chance to beat the rush and scoop 5% off store-wide at Send-A-Toy. You’ll also receive FREE Christmas gift-wrapping; some large items excluded, and orders $150+ (before post charges) will be shipped free of charge. Enter ‘SEPT5 ‘until midnight 30 September 2010.

Clockwise from top left. Discounted prices quoted below valid with code SEPT5 only until 30 September 2010.

1. Vilac Red Metal Ride-On Car $209.95 less 5% =$199.45
2. Educo Early Melodies Maraca Set $13.95 less 5% = $13.25
3. Moulin Roty Magic Butterfly $7.80 less 5% = $7.41
4. Runna Running/Balance Bike with bag and stand $150.00 less 5% = $142.50
5. Haba Little Shop $465.00 *including postage* less 5% = $441.75
6. Trunki Tipu (also available: Harley the Ladybug)  $89.90 less 5% = $85.40
7. Wheely Bug small: $95.00 less 5% = $90.25 ; large $100.00 less 5% = $95.00
8. Janod Confetti Harmonica $7.90 less 5% =$7.50
9. Vilac Bike Plane $13.95 less 5% = $13.25
10. Yubo Lunch System (Pink; also available in Blue and Orange) $34.95 less 5% = $33.20

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send-A-Toy Delivery Guide for full details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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If you’re on the lookout for some of the coolest toys out there, then I recommend taking a trip over to Send A Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – who stock only the finest local and European brands.

Clap your eyes on Automoblox, BAJO Wooden Toys, Brio, Dabbawalla, Djeco, Eeboo, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess Baby Toys,Janod Wooden Toys, Kaloo, Kathe Kruse, Latitude Enfant, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Moulin Roty, NICI Soft Toys, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla Marble Runs, Quercetti, Rosie Flo activity books, Sambellina, Seedling, SIGG Bottles, Svan, Syd & Me, Vilac, Voila Wooden Toys, Wheely Bug and rejoice!

I am particularly enamoured with the new Lunch Mail product, essential for all parents of all school-aged children, the Darling Clementine Marionette greeting cards, which would look wonderful framed en masse in a child’s room, the outstanding Orion Yacht, while really sails, and the rage of beautiful Janod magnetic toys.

Spend $99.00 or more at Send A Toy until 28 February 2010 and receive free delivery on your order Australia-wide. Stock your cart and head to checkout: the delivery charge will be removed from your order during processing. Go play now!

1 – Lunch Mail, $12.95
2 – Darling Clementine Marionette Greeting Cards, $5.95 each
3 – Wonderworld Toys Sound Blocks, $59.90
4 – Orion Yacht Sailing Boat, $39.90
5 – Plan Toys Child’s Wooden Tea Set, $44.95
6 – Janod Wooden Toys Magnetic Rocket Puzzle, $29.95
7 – Alex Toys Space Saving Wall Easel, $94.95
8 – Mamas & Papas Owl Cushion, $79.95
9 – Moulin Roty Magic Butterfly, $7.90
10 – Vilac Little Red Piano, $119.95

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send a Toy Delivery Guide for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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The display by iconic French toy and interiors brand Moulin Roty was one of my highlights at the Playtime Paris childrenswear trade show last month.

Packed to bursting with the brand’s exquisite traditional ‘Memoire d’Enfant’ toys (memories of childhood) and showcasing a fantastical range of modern interior and playtime products, the stand was truly a wonderland to explore.

Although certainly not new to the children’s market, even in Australia – after all, Moulin Roty has been producing toys for over thirty-five years – this was the first time I had seen many of the Moulin Roty products in the flesh, and I found the quality and attention to detail remarkable. The packaging for each product has been carefully produced and designed too, making the brand’s products extremely giftable.

All Moulin Roty products are designed in France, and the company itself is a co-operative with all employees having equal shares and an equal say in the company’s direction. Their philosophy is based on social responsibility, and with many quirky ways of showing this; my favourite is the ‘lost comforter’ service, where a replacement to a lost Moulin Roty comforter is dispatched by urgent courier to distraught children (and parents!).

New to the Moulin Roty range is their ‘Le Jardin‘ collection of junior-sized gardening tools and accessories.  All of top quality, made from traditional materials and with the signature Moulin Roty vintage feel to them, they are solid, practical toys which will last indefinitely, even with rough use.

In Australia, Moulin Roty is distributed by Play Imports to a wide range of stores in each state and territory. Online, head to Send a Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – who carry a compact selection of Moulin Roty products.

Please check individual websites for shipping details.