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By April 26, 2016 Article

Natural Outdoor Fun at its Best with Little Tikes’ Woodland Play Range

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The Woodland Play collection from Little Tikes is the perfect way to combine outdoor play with a natural look whilst caring for the environment. This beautiful range is made with wood sourced from FSC forests, which promote responsible woodland management. There’s something for every sized space and budget from the Milano Single Swing (RRP £119.99) to the impressive Marlow Climb and Swing Set (RRP £899.99). Check out the full range at www.littletikes.co.uk

Wicked Sky Spinner

Wicked Sky Spinner is a ground breaking, hand-propelled spinning disc. With a perfectly balanced, weighted rim, Sky Spinner can reach an incredible 500 revs per minute. Many other tricks and stunts can also be achieving with this unique spinning disc. Demonstrations here:  The Wicked Sky Spinner costs £10 from WickedMania

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Make active play fun this Spring with Little Tikes!

When you’re new to the world everything around you is fun and interesting. That means your back garden is an adventure to be explored! Offering a range of new toys that encourage your little ones to enjoy their outdoor play even more, Little Tikes are on hand to keep kids entertained for hours. They’ll also boost development and introduce them to the exciting world of imaginative and active play. So what are you waiting for? All aboard and join in the fun for Spring 2016.

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Eco-friendly – Go Green Playhouse (RRP: £269.99) Brand NEW for 2016 is the Go Green Playhouse – teaching little ones about the environment from 2 years+ and the importance of thinking green for the future. New and completely unique! This modern playhouse is filled with earth-friendly features and activities for the ultimate in eco-fun.

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Get triking – Deluxe 5-in-1 Ride and Relax Trike (RRP: £109.99). Age 9+ months. This 5-in-1 trike has all the fantastic features of the 4-in-1 trike with innovative extras including a 3-position reclining seatback, height adjustable canopy and ‘perfect fit technology’ which means the soft and stylish seat is movable with the flip of a switch.  Guaranteed to be a winner, it’s perfect for strolls with your little one from Spring well into the Summer.

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Our hero – Cozy Coupe® Family (RRP: From £54.99). Age 18 mths to 5 years. Little Tikes’ latest Cozy Coupe® innovation has scooped a total of four industry awards in the past year, including Best Outdoor Toy at Toy Fair’s Best New Toy Awards. With over 10 variations to choose from, the biggest selling car in the UK remains as iconic in the garden as ever with 1-in-4 kids now driving a Cozy Coupe. There’s literally a Cozy Coupe to suit every child’s personality! Now in their 37th year of production, celebrity drivers of our adult sized car include Jimmy Carr and Ellen Degeneres!

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Make a splash – Spinning Seas Water Table (RRP: £49.99). Age 2+Years There’s no denying that the whole family love a trip to the seaside! Now you can recreate the fun in your back garden with the Spinning Seas Water Table. Prepare your sea legs as little ones make waves with the interactive ferris wheel, launch balls into the central tower and watch them drop through the spinning wheels or use the water mover to keep things afloat. Complete with 4 balls and a water scoop, there’s hours of fun to be had splashing about with the Ball Launcher.

www.littletikes.co.uk.

2016 Outdoor Toy of the Year’

Mega Bounce XL Blue - Sascha Over Head

Up the ante with the Wicked Mega Bounce XL – a super-sized sensation. With a whopping 80cm/31inch diameter, you’ll be AMAZED at its size. Mega Bounce will bounce on almost any terrain – even grass and sand! Despite being larger than life, Mega Bounce XL is still incredibly easy to throw and catch thanks to its super grip graphics. This extremely durable MEGA ball is perfect for the beach, park or playground and comes with a handy foot pump.

Winner of the ‘2016 Outdoor Toy of the Year’ at the London Toy Fair 2016, the Wicked Mega Bounce XL costs £20 from Wicked Mania

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