The Clangers are Back in Town with new Toys!

Do the names Mother, Major, Granny, Small, Tiny and Soup Dragon mean anything to you?

If so, I'm guessing you may have been a childhood Clangers fan?

You may be aware that the classic children's TV show first aired in 1969 is back on the BBC, with a £5million make over, although many factors of the series aimed at CBeebies' 3 to 5 year-old audience will remain true to it's 20th century roots. In fact the producer and writer of many of the episodes of the new series is the son of the original creator Oliver Postgate.

We were very excited to be one of the first families in the UK to receive a special package with a few of the brand new Clangers toys from Character Options inside! We didn't know what we would be getting so there was a lot anticipation when we opened the beautifully rapped pink and black parcels that arrived earlier this week...

The toys that we received included a beautiful supersoft plush Tiny Clanger dressed in the familiar costume from the series. The removable felt costume is intricately detailed and Tiny's hair is decorated with the familiar orange bow. She is the perfect size or the latest generation of Clangers fans to cuddle. These cute plush friends are also available in Major and Small and retail at just £5.99.

Also in our package was a set of Clangers collectable figures featuring Major and Small. these adorable pink figures are positioned to stand up and have movable arms, they have a high level of detail and are the perfect imaginative play toys or fans of the Clangers. 

 These sets are also available with Mother and Tiny, Iron Chicken or my personal favourite the cute green Soup Dragon. These character sets retail at £4.99 are the perfect accompaniment to the Home Planet Playset where all the Clangers action can take place.  Features of this set include a hidden slide down to the Living cave, a swinging hammock and a movable telescope as well as an exclusive Grandma Clanger figure. This fun set has an RRP of £24.99.

My 4 year old daughter is really impressed with our Clangers goodies and has been enjoying the new series. She has introduced Tiny Clanger to her dollies and have made a special place for her on her bed!

We are really excited to try out some more of the range later in the month, other toys in the collection include Tiny and Small Squeeze and Whistle Plush Toys,  which as well as having authentic knitted effect fabric also make the much loved whistling sounds of the Clangers when their tummies are pressed.

Another noisy one is the Whistle and Dance Mother Clanger who'll have your litte ones in fits of giggles and wanting to dance along! 

The toy that really excites me though is the Musical Starlight Tiny, as well as being a larger version of the plush we have received, it doubles as a bedtime comforter, playing gentle music and projecting a a starlight display on to bedroom walls and ceilings slowly fading away as your little one drifts into the the land of nod.

I'm really looking forward to seeing what we will be sent from the collection next and I can't wait to share them with you, but in the meantime enjoy the new series!

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Win 1 of 5 Spirograph Studio Sets

Get creative with Spirograph in 3D!

The iconic Spirograph is back. Kids of all ages can draw cool, geometric creations in bright colour. The new 21st century Spirograph now comes with eye-popping 3D technology, so kids can watch the drawings jump out from the page in an amazing display. Sets are available from £4.99 to £24.99rrp.

We are offering 5 My Mummy's Pennies readers the chance to win a Spirograph Optical 3D Studio Set, worth £24.99 rrp

With it's geometric and swirling patterns, Spirograph has helped kids big and small to create beautiful art, stunning designs and wonderful memories for generations.

Spirograph continues this tradition in 21st century style with all new sets. The Spirograph Optical 3D Studio Set also comes with cool 3D glasses that enable you to watch the different colours in your design pop out from the page in cool 3D. 

Includes:

·         12 Drawing Wheels and 4 Templates.

·         3D Effect Dual Colour Pen, 2 Florescent Markers, 3 Colour Pens and a Rainbow Pencil..

·         Optical 3D Glasses - includes 3 LR44 Batteries

·         Spirograph Design Book.

·         10 Drawing Papers and 1 Spirograph Sticker.

·         Sealable Storage Bag.

·         For ages 5 years and over

Win 1 of 5 Spirograph Studio Sets

Turtles the Movie Donatello Combat Warrior Review

As you may be aware the TMNT ( Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles) are back and are as big as they were in the early nineties! I was a big turtles fan when I was a child and I love that my seven year old is loving them too, Ben has lots of turtles LEGO and loves watching the series on the TV.

He has been excited to hear about the new Ninja Turtles movie coming to cinemas on the 17th October. Although the movie seems to have given the Turtles a darker twist and is rated 12A so we may have to stick to the merchandise for now!

The Combat Warrior figures from Flair have been launched to tie in with the movie release and they are much scarier than the turtles I am used to.

There are four figures in the range which all come with their signature weapon and wearing the colours that they are known for. 

Ben was sent the Donatello Combat Warrior, he was thrilled to open the package and find 'Don' with his purple sash and armed with his bo-staff.

The figure is approximately 15cm tall and made from plastic with incredible detail. The Bo-Staff is attached to one of Donatello's hands and although the other hand can be positioned on it, it cannot be removed. I found this really refreshing for a toy of this kind as Ben is always losing small plastic parts to his toys!

An extra feature of this toy is a movement of the upper body and spinning weaponry when the legs are squeezed together. Here's a quick video clip of Daddy demonstrating this:

The figure is a great size for small hands and Ben and even his almost four year old sister are easily able to squeeze the legs together to make the slashing movement. Ben loves this toy and even took it away on scout camp with him last weekend, it's ideal as a take along toy and really encourages imaginative play. 

The Turtles Movie Combat Warrior has a RRP of £14.99 which is pretty average for a movie tie in toy, you can check the latest prices on Amazon here.

If you'd like to read more about the other figures in the range, RedRoseMummy has reviewed Raphael.

Disclaimer: This product as sent to us for the purpose of review. Post contains an affiliate link.

A sweet treat delivered to my doorstep - Review

Today is my birthday and I have been indulging in some of my favorite sweet treats! 

I absolutely adore cherry lips and floral gums, these yummy retro delights remind me of of the carefree days of my childhood excitedly rushing in to our local sweet shop clutching my pocket money and pointing to the highest jar behind the counter to order a mixed quarter of these little pieces of happiness!

Each year as my birthday approaches my lovely hubby searches high and low to find a sweet shop that still sells these almost forgotten sweeties, this year however he was saved that task thanks to Cheshire based online Retro sweetshop The Gobstopper  whose lovely nostalgic website offers pretty much any childhood favorite you can think of and delivers them straight to your home!

As well as an amazing selection of Retro Sweets they offer a Click & Mix experience that allows you to fill a stylish Kilner Jar full to the rim of your choice of sweeties and have them delivered to your door! 

Treat yourself and choose 3 different products from their vast selection in a small Jar for just £9.99, share with friends and select 5 in a medium Jar for £17.99, or for a special occasion why not go all out and pick 10 favourites in a large jar for £39.99? Delivery is free when you spend over £25 too! 

These would make fabulously different gifts for any occasion!

I was kindly sent a small Jar to review and as well as cherry lips and floral gums after much deliberation I decided to go for Aniseed balls which are another childhood favourite of mine.

My colorful Jar of  nostalgia arrived last week, expertly packaged and well protected. The sweeties are of course delicious and I already have plans for the lovely Kilner Jar when it is empty, (which won't be far away at this rate!).

I'd love to know what your favourite Retro sweet treat is, make my mouth water by commenting below!