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Celebrate Mario Day!

 

March 10th is celebrated worldwide by fans as Mario Day. It became such a popular date that even Nintendo themselves has joined in! Why the 10th of March? Because if you write it as Mar10, it looks like the name Mario!

 

There are endless ways to celebrate Mario Day. Costumes, parties, games, toys… Anything you can think of, there’s a Mario version out there just waiting to be discovered. For this blog, we’ve picked out some of our favourite Mario-themed goodies suitable for your celebrations. Lets-a-go!

 

Take the Wheel with Mario Kart Live

 

Mario Kart Live comes with a working kart based on one of the many characters from the game. Using the familiar controls from the game, you can drive your character around a real-life racecourse. The Switch adds in all of the magical effects, and your home becomes a sandy desert or great ocean depths! You’ll have to beat all of the usual obstacles too, like other racers, and use special items to change the way your kart moves.

 

Let’s-a-LEGO

 

This LEGO series is an expansive collection of Lego sets featuring many familiar characters and settings from the Mario universe. Our personal favourite is the Desert Expansion Set. Featuring classic enemies Monty Mole and Pokey, along with a hammer turntable to defeat them with, you’ll have endless amounts of fun emulating the tricky desert levels from the games!

 

Solve a Puzzle with Peach

 

This 1000 piece puzzle by top puzzle brand Ravensburger would make a great Mario Day artwork to display. Many Marios run around the scene, interacting with you, each other, and the occasional Luigi, Peach, or Yoshi cameo. It’s the perfect puzzle for any fan!

 

Make a Splash on Yoshi’s Island with Aquabeads

 

For creative fans, this Aquabeads set is the way to go. Create Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad – then display them, scrapbook them, gift them to friends – whatever you like! This is a great, versatile option and you can use the design sheets over and over. The set contains everything you need including a layout table, bead palette, sprayer, bead pen, template sheet, and 17 packs of beads.

 

Forget Rainbow Road, Try Chess

 

Fans of chess rejoice, there’s finally a way to get your little Mario-enthusiasts learning the game – and to celebrate this special day while doing so! This Chess set comes in a lovely collectors tin that you can use to store the game and take it out with you. All of the pieces are figures of classic characters and props from the franchise, with labels on the stands to help you remember which classic chess piece they act as.

Best Thomas Kinkade Disney Puzzles

 

Known as the painter of light, Thomas Kinkade was an American painter famous for idyllic artworks featuring beautiful landscapes and colours. It’s no surprise that his charming works attracted the eye of Disney, with their uplifting and fantastical stories. This partnership gifted fans many new stunning art pieces, depicting all their favourite characters and scenes from the classic Disney films. Of course, such gorgeous art makes lovely puzzles. So if you’re looking to invest in your first Thomas Kinkade Disney Puzzle, or you’re just looking for a particularly special one, here are our favourite Thomas Kinkade Disney Puzzles:

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – Tangled

 

The lantern scene in Tangled is possibly one of the most beloved scenes in Disney history. Thomas Kinkade recreates all the emotions from this touching moment with amazing accuracy, surrounded by gorgeous scenery. Like all his paintings, he has hidden various references to the film in the background. Can you peel your eyes away from the lake long enough to spot them all?

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – Lady and the Tramp

 

A delightful townscape filled with flowers and bathed in the evening light, this piece is perfect for a relaxing night in. Lady and Tramp take centre stage, ready to place their paws in the cement heart. As your eyes follow all the different pathways you’ll see the streets filled with familiar faces from the film.

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – The Jungle Book

 

Just like The Jungle Book, this artwork is bright and cheerful. At the centre of it all is Mowgli the man-cub, the wise panther Bagheera, and Baloo the lovable bear. The scene is highlighted by flowers, waterfalls, and palms. Those with a keen eye might even spot some other unexpected Disney characters hidden in the jungle.

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – Dumbo

 

This delightful artwork portrays the excitement and pride that we all feel for Dumbo as he soars above the crowd. This painting captures Dumbo’s shining moment, reminding us, as Timothy tells him, “The very things that held you down are going to carry you up and up and up!”

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – Alice in Wonderland

 

The Thomas Kinkade Studios painting of Alice in Wonderland captures all the great Disney characters. The hurried White Rabbit, the enigmatic Caterpillar, the lunatic Mad Hatter, the nonsensical Tweedledee and Tweedledum all play a part in the world down the hole.

 

Thomas Kinkade: Disney – Beauty & The Beast

 

Created in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Beauty and Beast film. The scene takes place in the late 1800s in France, upon the garden veranda of the Beast’s castle, overlooking the village. Belle and the Beast dance in the moonlight, surrounded by the rest of the cast, while the lovable Footstool playfully dances at their feet.

 

Of course, all of Thomas Kinkade Disney Puzzles are delightful. So, once you’ve put together the six from this list, check out our entire range of Thomas Kinkade Disney Puzzles here.

 

Top 5 Fortnite Gifts For Kids

Fortnite is hugely popular with young gamers right now. But, because it’s so popular, there are an endless amount of Fortnite themed items to search through. Which ones will make the best gifts? Here are our top 5 Fortnite gifts for kids.

1. Fortnite Nerf Blaster

Play Fortnite in real life with this Nerf Elite blaster, replicating the look and colours of the one from the popular video game! The Fortnite SP-L blaster has an internal clip with a 3-dart capacity, so you can load 3 darts in a row before it’s time to reload. It comes with 6 Official Nerf Darts that are designed for distance, tested and approved for performance and quality, and constructed of foam with flexible, hollow tips.

2. Fortnite Glider: Frostwing

Glide into the action in style with the Frostwing Glider pack. This Glider comes ready to pose and immortalize your favourite action figure. With adjustable glider positions with posable legs, head, wings, and tail. The Glider Pack is made action ready for all 7″ Premium Fortnite Figures. This cool action figure is the perfect gift for Fortnite fans of all ages, whether its for play or display.

3. Fortnite Jenga

Inspired by the Fortnite video game, the Jenga: Fortnite Edition game has players storming their Fortnite character up the tower, aiming to be the first one to get to the top. But watch out… if the tower falls on a player’s turn, they’ll crash out of the game. Spin the spinner to find out what the next move is, how many layers to climb, and which type of blocks to stack. It’s a battle to the top as players move their own pegs up and their opponents’ pegs down, all while trying not to make the tower crash. It’s a great gaming experience for fans of Fortnite and Jenga alike!

4. Fortnite 2022 Calendar

The coolest way to brighten up the wall of any true Fortnite fan, this glossy calendar features all-new iconic Fortnite artwork from Epic Games. With plenty of space to write your plans in for those times when you’re not playing the game, this calendar is a must to keep you organized in 2022.

5. Monopoly Fortnite

In this thrilling Fortnite edition of Monopoly, players claim locations, battle opponents, and avoid the storm to survive. The gameplay, design, and components of the board game include elements inspired by the video game including Fortnite locations and Loot Chest cards. Instead of Monopoly money, players earn health points (HP). First, choose a character: pick from 27 awesome outfits. Then, it’s time to battle. The action die lets players pick up health packs, build walls, and damage their opponents. Every time a player passes go they unleash the storm; avoid it or lose HP. Like in Fortnite, the last player standing wins.

Top 5 Detective Games for Kids

Have you deduced that January 6th is the birthday of legendary fictional detective Sherlock Holmes? Grab your deerstalker hats and your magnifying glasses, and hone your sights on this great list of the best detective games for kids!

1. Sound Detectives

For your little Watsons, this game by Orchard Toys is all about catching criminals. Players listen out for sound clues, with the option of using the free Orchard Toys app, to catch the thieves! Suitable for ages 3-6.

2. Crack The Code

Crack the Code is a limited communication, cooperative puzzle game. You are all hackers working together on a code. Each player has a series of marbles, hidden behind a screen, that everyone but them can see. Using a series of action cards to communicate, you work together to rearrange all of your marbles to fit a certain sequence.

3. Easy Coding Game

Code the correct actions to help the animals! Easy Coding Game is suitable for ages 4-8. The game introduces young children to coding, as well as effective problem solving using limited tools.

 

4. Story Game: Detective Mystery

Detective Mystery promotes simple decision-making skills and strategic thinking. Players spin the spinner to travel around the funfair and collect lots of lost items. Watch out for cloudy skies!

5. Cluedo: Sherlock

For the older children, there’s no greater way to celebrate Sherlock with a game directly based on his adventures. In the format of the classic mystery game, Cluedo, players work to solve mysteries as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in 21st century London.

Want more ways to celebrate Britain’s favourite detective? Shop our full Sherlock Holmes range here!

Top 5 Gifts for Horse Lovers

Gallop into this gifting season with Toy Street’s Top 5 Gifts for Horse Lovers! Whether they love ponies or go horse riding, find the perfect gift for the pony-mad child in your life. Although they might ask for a pony every year, here are 5 alternatives that are much easier to wrap and require fewer carrots!

Horses and Ponies Monopoly

Put a horsey spin on the classic family board game, Monopoly! Horses and Ponies Monopoly replaces the classic car and dog in exchange for bespoke equestrian tokens. The whole family can fight over who will be the horseshoe, riding hat, brush, wheelbarrow, bucket and riding boot. Even the Monopoly money has horses on it! Move around the board and collect as many horse breeds as you can whilst building your stalls and stables. This fun twist on the classic board game makes this a gift that will keep on giving every year.

Animigos Trotting Pony

You’ve seen the walking puppies and the waddling kittens, but get ready for a trotting pony. Animigos brings your dream pets to life and lets your little one take care of their new best friend. This plush pony toy has a range of animated features. It can trot along, shake its mane and pause to neigh at you. This pony has a lovely, shiny coat and long mane and tail that needs to be groomed with its special brush.

Bibi & Tina At The Horse Farm

Join Bibi and Tina on their adventure at the horse farm. Explore the stunning grounds around the farm on horseback in this open-world video game. This is a great game for all ages! It will not only educate players on horses, but it’ll also offer a challenge or two. Packed full of mini-games, horse facts, hidden objectives and challenging riding missions, Bibi & Tina At The House Farm is available on PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

Horse Torch and Projector

Get ready to transform any bedroom into a stable. The Horse Torch and Projector is the perfect stocking filler for any horse lover. This little torch projects images of horses around the room including working horses, adorable foals and so much more. Ideal for sleepovers, the Horse Torch and Projector is a great way to spread the pony love. This is a stand-out in our gifts for horse lovers.

Schleich Horse Stable

Every horse needs a stable, Schleich might just have the perfect one! This colourful Schleich Horse Stable is guaranteed to bring your little ones hours of fun. Great for imaginative play, this horse stable houses seven adorable animals including shire horses, ducklings and kittens. Complete with paddocks, hay bales, snacks, farmers and more, this Schleich Horse Stable is guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Are you looking for even more gift ideas? Check out our other Top 5 lists here on the Toy Street blog!

Orchard Toys: A Closer Look

Orchard Toys have been around for more than 40 years and focus heavily on creating educational games and puzzles.

Let’s take a closer look at the Orchard Toys brand.

Who Are Orchard Toys?

Orchard Toys are a leading manufacturer of educational puzzles and games – both here in the UK and around the globe. The company was formed more than 40 years ago, and started out by making blocks and stencils for a local nursery school. Their company slogan is “Learning Made Fun.”

The company is based in Wymondham, in Norfolk, where they design, produce, and pack all of their toys and games. On their official website, Orchard Toys state that:

“With a reputation for quality and durability, we pride ourselves on creating products that can withstand the wear and tear of little hands, whether this be at home, in a childcare setting or in schools.”

Orchard Toys also say that their brand has been passed down through the generations. With customers who were given their toys as youngsters now passing them down to their own children and grandchildren.

The brand has won various awards over the years, such as the Mother & Baby Gold Award for Shopping List, and the Toy Fair Best New Toy for Where Do I Live.

Creative Learning

As we’ve already discussed, the main aim of any game or puzzle created by Orchard Toys is to educate. The company work with teachers, nursery professionals, and even children themselves to ensure there is a perfect balance between play value and learning. Skills focused on include:

  • Social skills.
  • Hand-eye coordination.
  • Counting.
  • Colour recognition.
  • Turn-taking.
  • Literacy.
  • Memory.
  • Observation skills.
  • Shape recognition.

The team at Orchard spend plenty of time play-testing new ideas. They do this through prototypes and observation as the children test out their new creations. This helps them to check that the gameplay works, is educationally beneficial, and aimed at the correct age group.

With their puzzles, the creative team ensure that they feature detailed illustrations and colourful characters – this helps children to enjoy learning as they solve the puzzle. Each illustration is hand-drawn by Orchard Toys’ design team, who include attention to detail, added value, and discussion points cleverly embedded into the design.

A Brand That Cares!

Orchard Toys have been supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH) for several years. Throughout the year they organise fundraisers to try and raise as much money as possible, such as cake sales and bike rides.

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We’re delighted that Orchard Toys have joined the Toy Street family. Take a look through our collection today and pick out some games and puzzles for your little ones!

Editors note: This blog was originally published on October 11th, 2018. Updated on December 1st, 2021 to improve the information available.

Squishies – The Latest Trend

Move over fidget spinners, there’s a new toy in town! Squishies, originating from Japan, are soft toys made from PU foam which you can squeeze and smush as much as you want, and then watch them slowly return to their original shape like nothing ever happened! If you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, Squishies are essentially stress balls; but they’re way softer and far cuter than any stress ball you’ve ever seen before!

The aim of a stress toy is to help destress the user, which is why it’s no surprise children and adults alike find them soothing. In the social media crazy, online world of today all ages find themselves feeling lonely every now and then. It’s true that there’s no substitute for a real-life embrace, but many adults would be quick to admit that they find joy in snuggling a soft toy, animal, or cosy blanket. So, think of Squishies as a mini version, soothing people of all ages whilst also coming in the shape of your favourite food or animal!

What Is A Squishy?

Squishies come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, from emojis to food, some are even scented! The original Squishies from Japan were ‘kawaii’ style (Japanese for cute) and featured characters like Hello Kitty. Now Squishies could be in the shape of anything. If you can think of it, there’s probably a Squishy in the shape of it!

The main selling point of a squishy has to be its unique texture. There’s something oddly satisfying about squeezing and squashing something until it’s flat as a pancake, with the knowledge that it will always pop back up and return to its original shape no matter how hard you try – and believe me, we’ve tried!

Why Do We Love Them?

Squishies seem to have taken over the world, but why are kids (and some adults) going crazy over them? We think it’s down to the comfort they bring, and because they’re so adorable! Humans are drawn to small and cute things, and Squishies fit into both categories comfortably! Their miniature size makes them inherently cute, which means they’re appropriate for all audiences.

There’s no specific demographic for Squishies – other than maybe having a heart – because young and old enjoy playing with these toys! Squishies show how something simple, small and innocent can bring such joy to so many people across the world; you can take them with you everywhere like a pet that you don’t have to feed. You know that you won’t be alone, as you’ll always have your Squishy.

Why not get your own today? Shop the full collection now!

Editors note: This blog was originally published on September 13th, 2018. Updated on December 1st, 2021 to improve the information available.

Top 5 K’nex Toys

K’nex Toys is a creative brand that produces construction toys for kids. Building and construction toys such as K’nex are great in many different ways, let’s highlight a few of the benefits:

  • Imagination and creativity – When children are using construction toys they are engaging their creative minds. K’nex pieces can be made into anything and connected together in a number of different combinations. Children must use their imagination to make a structure out of the pieces!
  • Motor skills – K’nex pieces must be put together and connected to create a structure, object, or toy. This takes hand-eye coordination, and the more the pieces are played with the better the hand-eye coordination and motor skills become!
  • Mental stimulation – Some building sets come with instructions to make a specific object, this means a child must follow these instructions and problem solve when things go wrong. This encourages logical thinking and can help develop intellect.
  • Social interaction – Building toys are made to share, and some sets are more fun to make with friends. Encouraging children to play together means they learn how to interact and co-operate with one another, it’s their first experience of teamwork!

We’re pleased to welcome all of the K’nex Toys into the Toy Street family! To celebrate, we’re sharing our top five favourite K’nex toys with you!

1. Dragon’s Revenge Thrill Coaster

The Dragon’s Revenge Thrill Coaster includes over 650 K’NEX parts & pieces and a full-colour instruction leaflet. Build a working roller coaster with an awesome motorized dragon! The high-speed blaster motor shoots the coaster car screaming through twists and turns, past the ferocious dragon and burning castle. Not only will this kit impress your child as they put it together, it’ll wow them with the results too!

2. Introductory Vehicle Set

If you’re looking to start with something a bit simpler that will still excite the little motorist in your family, surprise them with a vehicle construction kit. Whether you receive the Rocket Car, Motorcycle, or Stealth Plane, there’s sure to be some cheers and lots of learning as you put together your vehicle.

3. Web Weaver Roller Coaster

The K’NEX Web Weaver Roller Coaster Building Set contains more than 430 pieces for creating a gigantic coaster that will make your child want to spend hours more in playtime. The rods and connectors can be attached easily to create a coaster that stands 2.5 feet high. The air-propelled coaster is equipped with a battery-powered motor that lets the car travel at high speed and through vertical and horizontal thrills. For the ultimate in fun, let your child flip the coaster while the car is travelling through the tracks and witness the amazing performance of the air propelled car!

4. Titanfall Set Constructor

Call down your Titan to secure your pilot and prepare for battle! Build the Atlas Titan from the IMC Faction or the Ogre Titan from the Militia Faction. Each set includes 1 buildable Titan from Titanfall complete with a working launcher and decals. Each Titan stands 12″ high and includes one Pilot figure that works with the Titan. Even if you’re not into the Titanfall series, who wouldn’t be stoked to builld one of these?!

5. Zoo Friends Building Set

The Zoo Friends set from the Kids K’nex collection gives your child loads of different building options to boost their imaginations! There are oodles of pals to make, each with the option to have eyes to really bring the character to life. This kit has been specially designed for ease of use for younger children.

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Editors note: This blog was originally published on June 4th, 2018. Updated on November 24th, 2021 to improve the information available.

Fidget Putty: The Solution to Boredom

Do you ever find yourself or your kids driving you crazy because they have nothing new to play with? Well, why don’t you grab yourself one of our exclusive new putties? Brought to you by Norbert’s Fidget Putty.

 

These putties come in a range of different styles and colours, so there is one for all and everyone to muck in and enjoy. Here at Toy Street, we are fond of sticky and messy products – who doesn’t love a bit of slime. So you may be wondering, what can I do with it other than squishing it in my hands and making a mess?

 

Here are the top five things to do with Fidget Putty:

 

Number 1: Bounce it

 

Of course, you would only want to bounce the Fidget Putty on a tile floor as you don’t want it to get stuck to the carpet – that would not be good. By bouncing the putty or rolling it on the floor, it can act as a lint roller – picking up bits of dirt or hairs but in a way that doesn’t seem like a chore – as well as the kids helping out, even if it’s a small amount.

 

If you’re in the kitchen, you can use our fantastic Magnetic Putty to attach it to the fridge or anything magnetic you can find. (Remember to ask permission first!)

 

Number 2: Stretch it

 

As our Fidget Putty is flexible and stretchy, you can also use it as a stress toy – whether this is to do with day to day life or just wanting a break. Putty is great to stretch and to help build the muscles in your hands.

 

Number 3: Sculpt it

 

Just like playdough, putty can be moulded and sculpted into any animal, shape or creation that you want it to. However, unlike playdough, one of our putties glows in the dark, allowing you to see it in the darkest nights and rooms.

 

Why not make that little unicorn that you’ve always wanted to do? If it goes wrong you can just push it together and start again!

 

Number 4: Pop it

 

Why not do the silliest of things and cover the end of your thumb with the putty, wiggle it off the end of your thumb and squish the end of it to make a seal. Now all you need to do is press it down to create the most satisfying noise you will hear. This can become very, very addictive!

 

Number 5: Stamp it

 

Roll the putty out as if it was dough, being ready to cut into cookies. Use small objects such as beads, stamps, or even just your fingers to imprint them. You could maybe create something that could be used as a clue for a mystery treasure hunt, or cut little pieces for your putty sculptures.

 

You can find our full collection of Fidget Putty here.

 

Editors note: This blog was originally published on December 21st, 2017. Updated on November 17th, 2021 to improve the information available.

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