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John Crane Toys

2009-06-03T23:44:00.026+01:00

New toys in this week from John Crane include:

Animags - Farm Animals, Animags - Wild Animals. Six cute wooden animals made up of three pieces that magnetically attach together. Animags are great toys that can be played free standing. Pieces can be interchanged to create a variety of funny animals. Screen printed on both sides.

Nature Lacing Beads stimulates manipulative skills by threading and lacing. This wooden toy teaches shapes, colours and patterns. Chunky size – easy to handle for little hands.

The Paragon Pirate Ship by John Crane is great fun toy for many pretend play activities! This ship is ready to sail and comes complete with captain and crew, treasure chest and more! Can be pushed along on its recessed wheels.

Imaginative toy The Little Cottage is life-like house with garden area, open walls give ease of access. Bright, colourful and tactile, fully furnished with two figures. Made from high-quality, replenishable rubberwood.

Cute Cat Xylophone by Branching Out is a fantastic musical toy that helps develop hearing and sensory skills.

Introduce little children to Literacy and Numeracy skills with Branching Out Magnetic Letters, Magnetic Numbers or Uppercase Magnetic Numbers by John Crane. These are educational wooden toys that are durable and perfect for little hands.

Melissa & Doug Sound Puzzles and more...

2009-06-03T20:55:00.021+01:00

123smartkids now stock a fantastic range of Wooden Sound Puzzles from Melissa & Doug and John Crane. Taking peg puzzles to the next level with sound features! A fun way to reinforce cause and effect, early vocabulary and matching skills. Place the pieces correctly in the puzzle board to hear realistic sounds of animals, vehicles, pets and more!

Now available from Melissa & Doug are Farm Sound Puzzle, Vehicle Sound Puzzle, Zoo Sound Puzzle and the fabulous Pets Sound Puzzle.

Also in Stock is Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Peg Puzzle - unique large puzzle with easy to grab pegs for little hands. Perfect first puzzles!

One of our new exciting toy is Frolicking Frog Pull Along by Melissa & Doug! This toy will add to the excitement of those early steps. Brightly painted with non-toxic paint.

We also stock Branching Out Jungle Sound Puzzle and the popular Branching Out Farm Sound Puzzle by John Crane. Fantastic pull out puzzles with real sounds. Plus ofcourse Branching Out Farm Puzzle.

Alex Toys

2009-06-03T00:52:00.011+01:00

Fabulous new range of Alex Toys are now available at 123smartkids!

Alex Toys Sew Fun. Discover the delights of sewing with this easy to operate children's sewing machine! Comes with everything you need to start sewing right away!

Features include adjustable stitch lengths, easy drop-in bobbin and two speeds that allow a safe and easy introduction to young sewers. Presser foot is designed so that little hands can’t slip under. Lightweight and portable!

My First Sewing Kit by Alex Toys is a perfect toy to introduce children to Knitting and sewing. A case full of everything you need to learn how to sew. Create projects righ away. Precut patterns for quick and easy craft projects.

Happily Ever Crafter by Alex Toys. Learn the essentials of crocheting, embroidering and sewing in one awesome kit! Comes with everything you need to make 9 separate projects plus materials to use your new skills on your own.

Yarn Craft by Alex Toys. Learn how to knit and crochet with fun. Pack contains everything you need to make a scarf and a bag. Includes 6 skeins of yarn (50 yards each), wooden knitting needles, plastic crochet hook and easy illustrated instructions.

Watch It by Alex Toys. Fantastic Children's Watch! Wear a different band every day of the week! Durable ribbon bands are adjustable. Watch is quartz movement that's also water resistant.

New Toys in From Melissa & Doug

2009-06-02T22:54:00.017+01:00

New in this week are fabulous toys by Melissa & Doug.

Deluxe Standing Art Easel by Melissa & Doug is a Creativity Central! This double-sided, wooden easel features both chalk and dry erase-boards. With adjustable heights it also includes a locking paper roll holder, ... full details here.

Easel Pad by Melissa & Doug is great for use with Standing Art Easel, Tabletop Easel or the floor.

Doodle Pad by Melissa & Doug is premium white bond paper easy to sketch, paint or doodle. Suitable for crayons, markers, chalk, watercolour or poster paints, or, of course, a pencil.

Triangular Crayon Set (24 pcs) fantastic triangular shaped crayons won't roll away. Made of plastic, not wax, for additional durability, set of 24-rainbow colour, non-toxic crayons.

Easel Paper Roll (18 inch) by Melissa & Doug - whether on an art easel, a table or unrolled on the floor, this is the perfect paper for any project or masterpiece!

Fold & Go Dollhouse - Take Me with You! Fantastic carry-along Dollhouse! Features two wooden dolls and eleven pieces of furniture.

Fold & Go Barn - two-story toy barn is fully assembled and "stocked" for fun! Features sliding doors that easily open to reveal the multi-level interior and easily closes. Supplied with seven plastic farm animals, folding fence and loft ladder.

Fold & Go Stable - A portable toy stable that opens to reveal stalls, a hay loft with ladder and four bales of “hay”, four plastic horses, swinging doors and a folding fence to keep the horses in the barnyard.

Wonderworld Cooking Centre (Includes 1 Free Cooking Set)

2009-05-20T20:59:00.005+01:00

Modern-looking Cooking Centre with endless role-play activity. Comes with two hot rings plus an oven with temperature and timer controls that have a realistic clicking sound. The set is complete with shelves, a built-in refrigerator, a washing sink and steam hood for more realistic play.

Wonderworld Cooking Centre is built with durabilty in mind, made from eco-friendly replenishable rubber wood. A wooden toy that will last and provide endless role-play for children from age 3 years.

SAVE £7.00 on this popular Wooden Kitchen at 123smartkids; Now just £87.95 + Free Wooden Cooking set worth £12.95. This Children's Kitchen also qualifies for Free Shipping.

Offer valid for a limited period only; check details here. Check all our offers here or contact us to request a catalogue.

Wonderworld Wonder Shop

2009-05-20T19:58:00.007+01:00

Wonder Shop is now back in stock!

A modern-looking shop with endless role-play activity! It has lots of display shelves for fruits and vegetables, a green sign board to write the shop name and latest prices, not to mention a barbeque grill for extra fun!.... read more here.

Made by Wonderworld Toys, a top brand toy manufacturer based in Thailand. Wonderworld toys are produced to highest standard from eco-friendly, replenishable rubber wood.

Wonder Shop is now just £65.00 + Free Veggie Basket worth £12.95 at 123smartkids.co.uk. Usual Price: 74.95, SAVE: £9.95.

Offer valid for limited period only, check all our offers here.

Wonderworld Wooden Rainbow Sound Blocks

2009-05-18T20:36:00.016+01:00

We’re delighted to announce that the ever popular Wonderworld Wooden Rainbow Sound Blocks are now in stock.

Rainbow Sound Blocks set is highly educative toy that teaches children to associate sounds with size and quantity, learn sorting as well as matching colours and sounds.

A must have toy for all toddlers! Wonderworld Toys are made in Thailand out of eco-friendly, replenishable rubber wood and comes in a sturdy wooden box for easy storage.

Also back in stock is our best selling Wonderworld Peek-A-Boo-Ball. An exciting wooden ball for babies; the friendly faces pop up as baby roll the ball around.

Visit 123smartkids.co.uk today for a great selection of Wooden Toys from reputable toy manufacturers that span the globe from the likes of; Wonderworld Toys, Pin Toy, Melissa & Doug Toys at prices that won't break the bank!

New Melissa & Doug Products at 123 Smart Kids – Highly Imaginative Toys!

2009-05-04T16:20:00.007+01:00

There isn’t a child alive who can resist the popular, practical and imaginative toys offered by the Melissa & Doug products. Melissa & Doug is an innovative wooden toy company that got its start back in 1988 and since has been providing exciting products and educational toys for kids of all ages. Now, they are available here at http://www.123smartkids.co.uk/!

Curious, Take a look at these one of a kind toys!

This colourful puppet theatre will offer kids hours of imaginative play! Brightly coloured it is sure to spark the mini puppeteer in everyone. Need a musical accompaniment to your puppet show? How about this Grand Piano? Definitely a musical toy that will steal the hearts of all children. If your kids really want to learn how to play an instrument the Learn to Play Piano is the perfect gift! It comes complete with a how to instruction manual, 25 keys and is durable enough to stand up to a 4 year old!

Perhaps your child is more of the culinary type. Melissa & Doug offer the Slice & Bake Cookie Set along with a safe Food Cutting Box and enough play food to go around when you purchase the Food Groups Set! Your home will be transformed into a 5 Star restaurant in no time. This offers your children plenty of role play, imaginative play and is tons of fun! For that little Mr. Fix it around your home, try the Take along Tool Kit, which will have him being just like Dad!

Of course Melissa & Doug knew educational toys were important too. The Shape Sorting Clock, Farm Sound Puzzle, Vehicle Sound Puzzle, Pets Sound Puzzle, Farm Cube Puzzle and See & Spell are so much fun your kids will not even know they are learning. These educational toys are a great bargain and offer endless hours of educational and learning fun sharpening cognizant and mathematical skills along the way!

Now for your convenience they are all right here at http://www.123smartkids.co.uk/ at prices that won't break the bank!

Top Ten Recommended Toys for the Toddler Years.

2009-04-22T12:24:00.014+01:00

Balls, balls and more balls. Balls open up the door to physical activity and help fine tune hand eye coordination. The Wonderworld Peek a Boo Ball is a flashy, exciting ball that will get toddlers moving.

Dolls & Action Figures-. Whether you choose the adorable and interactive Lia doll by Corolle or the cute as a button Baby Chou Pink; the little mum and dad in your toddler will be just waiting to come out. Dolls provide a creative opportunity to role play which enhances their imaginative, emotional and self-help skills like fastening buttons or dressing as well as provide experience in real world situations.

Play Kitchens & tool Benches – The inner chef is calling! Toddlers love to mimic mum and dad - especially in the kitchen. Allow them to fix you a fancy meal and you will be serving them up a wealth of insight into the real world. The Wonderworld Cooking Centre or the PinToy Red Kitchen Combo is a phenomenal all inclusive kitchen that will provide hours of endless play. Keep in mind that play kitchens and work benches also develop large, small and fine motor skills as well as provide physical activity to keep them moving. Don’t forget the Cooking Set and Baking Set to add to the sizzling fun your kids will have.
Dress Up – Dress up clothes, outfits and costumes help spark imagination and allow children to problem solve, express feeling and build social skills.

Puzzles – Little hands love to be busy. Puzzles help to build vital math, reasoning and analytical skills whilst providing endless hours of challenging fun. Toddlers naturally love farm animals – so Melissa & Doug’s Sound Puzzles or the Branching out Puzzles by John Crane may be a good start for your toddler. The 3-5 piece peg puzzles are great for kids just starting to work on puzzles.

Building Blocks –Block play greatly enhances math and cognitive skills as well as teaches toddlers about balance, weight, gravity and symmetry. In addition to that toddlers develop a keen sense of problem solving skills by learning to successfully build structures. Block play also helps with reading and sentence structure. With building blocks like Kapla the imagination is the limit when it comes to block play, as toddlers can create and envision just about anything and bring it to reality with blocks. The Wonderworld Rainbow Sound Blocks and Wooden Sound Blocks Neo are an incredible journey into learning that incorporates sound, music, colour and shape recognition.

Tunnels, Tents & Ride-On Toys – Toys like PinToy Pick-Up Trike and Pintoy Wooden Trike are great for physical play as well as to spark imagination, large motor skills and build upon physical strength.

Arts & Craft Supplies – Super Art Table by Alex Toys is the perfect solution for what to do with the kids while you are cooking – stocked full of washable crayons and markers makes clean up easy. The Happily Ever Crafter, Sew Fun, Yarn Craft and My First Sewing Kit are great options for older kids and the one must have for every home is the My Table Top Easel and the Art Box. With these in your home there will never be a dull moment.

Play Dough Kit – Mums and dads around the world are dreading this one – but take heart! Play dough and modeling clay provides kids with a unique opportunity to fine tune motor skills and build finger and hand strength as well as dexterity which greatly enhance writing success.
Books and Literacy Materials –Enhance language skills and can be used as tools to build recognition and awareness of everything in life. Pop up books are great for hard to sit still toddlers! Books can be used to spark interest and develop every part of a toddler’s development. To help with reading fluency try Reading Rods, Reading Comprehension cubes and for Writing Skills building the Writer’s Blocks.

The toddler years are the perfect time to find toys and activities that spark the imagination and allow your child to fully utilize and build upon their imaginative, cognitive and motor skills. Choosing stimulating and interesting activities from the list above will ensure that even through this technological age; your child will be privy to supportive, educational toys that provide a vast opportunity to learn and develop new skills. Fine tuning motor, cognitive, comprehension, social, language and self help skills are fundamental for preparing your child for school and life. Sometimes the simpler the toy the sweeter the reward will be. For a full line of fun and educational toys at a great price check out the wide array of wooden toys and learning toys at http://www.123smartkids.co.uk/ today!

New Arrivals at 123SmartKids

2009-04-18T00:27:00.014+01:00

123Smartkids is pleased to announce the arrival of the new innovative Pick-Up Trike from PinToy. Fantanstic ride-on trike for active toddlers.

Toddlers love to pick up items and carry them from place to place, so Pick-Up Trike is the perfect mode of transport. In red, blue and natural Rubber wood, this trike sets a new benchmark in first wooden trikes. Rubber types ensure a firm grip on any surface so a safe ride is guaranteed.

Also now in stock is the sturdy and colourful Baby's Rocking Horse by PinToy. Supplied with adjustable seat back and removable rails to adapt to the needs of growing toddler.

Planning a family holiday with the kids this summer? Why not take off from PinToy Airport to sunny Florida in our fantastic Executive Jet! Avoid the queue and waiting time, fly direct from Pin Airport to any where in the world in grand style!

This beautifully designed Airport is made from wood and realistically detailed with lots of fun equipments that children see in an airport today. As well as role play, this series offers lots of opportunities for discussion about transport, travel and the environment. Accessories include: Air Controller Console and Chair, Two Check-in Counters and Chairs, Security Scanner and Chair, Walk-through Detector, Baggage Trolley and Carry-on Bag, Baggage Conveyor, Airport Bench, Baggage Carousel, 2 Ground Officers.

PinToy Airport range also include Passengers and Baggage Cart. To find out more about this wonderful products, please visit Imaginative Play category on our website and take a look at Wooden Airport Series.

KAPLA Toys Now Available at 123SMARTKIDS

2009-04-16T12:29:00.006+01:00

KAPLA believes in creating new ideas all of the time and it’s time to create something new at 123SMARTKIDS. We are pleased to announce the arrival of an exciting collection of KAPLA Toys at 123SMARTKIDS. This is terrific news for discerning parents who want to encourage their children to learn through educational toys while they are still young and impressionable. However, even older children are amazed and intrigued by the complexity that can be incorporated into building with KAPLA toys.
Winner of Dr. Toy in 2006, KAPLA produces active learning toys that meld together the skills of creativity and ingenuity for children of all ages. KAPLA increases children’s capacity to concentrate while developing their ability to adjust to a world that is constantly changing. This world of artistic creativity is introduced to children through delightful medium of KAPLA.
KAPLA construction blocks are safe to use, unique in design, and ecological. There aren’t any screws or snaps to worry about. They simply stacked together without the use of glue, interlocking parts, or magnets. KAPLA construction blocks are held together with gravity and balance created through the imagination and dexterity of the children who use them.
Your child hasn’t learned the true meaning of educational fun until she has tried educational KAPLA building toys. Available in seven bright colours and crafted from renewable French forests, KAPLA construction toys challenge the mind and body of a small child. These educational toys open the window to worlds of fun based in art, mathematics, and history with you there to guide your child through hours of creativity and learning. KAPLA 1000 Building Set offers hours of continuous creative fun that all parents want their children to be able to enjoy.
Once your child learns how enjoyable building unique displays with KAPLA toys can be, there won’t be any stopping him. Building is a creative learning process that is enhanced over time through continued experiences in this type of endeavor. The inventor of KAPLA toys, Tom van der Bruggen, believes that “Through building, one builds character.” That character belongs to your child. If parents recognize the importance of combining skills in developing character, then they will also recognize the importance of providing their children with creative KAPLA blocks and toys.
KAPLA toys are one of the finest in the world and 123SMARTKIDS is proud to be partnered with them. These exceptional building toys are designed with developing harmony between the body and the mind as children exercise both in their artistic endeavors with KAPLA toys. Isn’t it time to introduce your child to the world of shapes, sizes, balance, 3-dimensional space, and organisation?
KAPLA toys promote physical exercise and mental acuity due to the fact that the single length planks can be used to create countless combinations and designs. Use your imagination to see the glorious castles and monuments, elegant pagodas and palaces, futuristic towering skyscrapers, and impressive animals and exotic birds that your child can build with these construction blocks! Perhaps it’s time to skip on over to 123SMARTKIDS to see what all of the excitement is about.