
Quality Toys for Christmas
Interplay® is a multi-award-winning company selling quality toy and games. Established over 20 years in the UK, working with a global network of distributors. They also have an online shop
They have products for children of all ages with an ethos of creating high quality gifts at affordable prices. The fantastic range of toys and games for Christmas include hilarious games will bring the laughter this Christmas! So whether you want to help aliens escape or be creative kids will children would love an Interplay gift this year.
5 Second Rule Spintensity
This is a best-selling game which now comes with electronic light-up spinner. (£19.99rrp, ages 12+) Available to buy from: John Lewis Argos Very AmazonUK and other toy retailers
Silly Sounds
A the new family-fun party game. Everyone gets to make and guess the silly sound stuck on your headband! (£12.99, ages 8+) Available to buy from: Smyths toys Amazon and other toy retailers
Quick Link
This fast and furious, word party game for the whole family. Players race to use their squeaky suction cup sticks to snap up words that are logically related! (£19.99rrp, ages 7+) Available to buy from: Smyths toys Argos and other toy retailers
Cave Paintings
Cave Paintings is a fun drawing game for the whole family! Each player must draw 6 objects in just 60 seconds in a “caveman style”, using your drawing slab and gripping your pen in your fist as you race against the timer. Players then pass their drawing boards to the other cavemen playing and everyone gets to guess each other’s drawings. If most players can tell what you’ve drawn you get a point for each drawing, plus a point for each correct guess you make (£19.99rrp, 12+) Available to buy from: Smyths toys Argos and other toy retailers
Peppa Grow & Play
Play and Grow cress with Peppa, pea shoots with George, basil with Rebecca and red amaranth with Suzy. Then harvest the plants and enjoy in sandwiches, salads and other recipes. (£9.99rrp, 4+). Available to buy from: Smyths Toys John Lewis Amazon UK Hobby Craft Amazon UK and other toy retailers
FabLab Fair Flair Deluxe and FabLab Nail Art Deluxe
Create salon style, gorgeous nail designs with the new FabLab Nail Art Deluxe kit! Design unique nails with the 8 trendy colours of nail varnish, including ombre nails! You then complete your colourful creations with the cool nail stickers provided. Included in the pack are applicator sponge, toe separators, nail masks and an integrated mobile phone holder. Easy to follow instructions in a booklet plus online tutorials help you create impressive nail art technique. They’ve also included loads of designs for you to take inspiration from. The polish can be easily peeled off after use. (£19.99 each, 8+) Available to buy from: Argos AmazonUK Very Littlewoods and other toy retailers
Fuzzikins Dress Up Megapack
Colour your Fuzzikins and dress them in their favourite costumes! Fuzzikins Dress-Up Mega Pack is the ultimate craft and play set, which includes 6 Fuzzikins characters, 6 washable pens and loads of dressing up costumes and accessories. So which will be your favourite, doctor hippo, a superhero hamster, a bear in a tutu…..the possibilities are endless! Just create, rinse and re-colour. Suitable for ages 4+. RRP Price £19.99 Available to buy from: AmazonUK
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