Crate Creatures Surprise - Meet Blizz!

Crate Creatures Surprise are a brand new toy range from MGA Entertainment. Featuring characters such as Blizz the ice monster, Pudge the troll, Sizzle the fire breathing dragon and Snorthog the bog warthog, the Crate Creatures are ferociously fun, monstrous creatures, which each come with 45+ cool creature sounds and effects. Each creature comes chained up in its own crate and is waiting to be broken out using the crowbar. Once the beast is unleashed, it is ready to play!

Pull the creature's tongue and it will vibrate and make noises as his glowing eyes flash. A motion sensor reacts when the creature is turned upside down or knocked over making it respond to being played with. Arms flap when you pull the tail and there are roars of delight when you shake them.You can record your voice and the creature will play back your message in his own monstrous voice. Each creature also comes with its own tasty snack and will chow down on it noisily.

Freddy received Blizz, a white and blue yeti with a ring through his nose, who has his own ice lolly snack. To unbox him, you use the crowbar to pop the padlock, then release the lid of the crate. Then Blizz pops out to play! He has big feet, yellow horns, a long, red tongue and flashing green eyes. To fully activate the Crate Creature, you have to switch him fully on, accessing the switch under his fur using the velcro section on his back. This activates a whole host of interactions, funny noises and gross sounds such as chomping, snoring, roaring and farting!

The voice recording feature is a huge hit. Freddy made him repeat lots of funny things as I'm sure you can imagine! The creature can record and replay 10 seconds of audio, simply by pressing his belly to activate the recorder. Hearing your words repeating in a funny monster voice is a lot of fun.

When you've finished playing, you can secure Blizz back into his crate for safe keeping. The crow bar fits onto the side of the crate and the chains and padlock can be re-secured easily. The re-usable packaging is a really good feature of this toy and the boxed Crate Creature will look good on a shelf with his eyes peeping through the bars and tongue lolling out.

The Crate Creatures Surprise toys add a gruesome element of  monstrous fun to playtime. The crate, crowbar, padlock and chain are a novel feature and add to the play value as you break out your very own creature. The toy pops up when the lid is opened, which is a nice touch. The designs of the creatures are very appealing to kids with their fuzzy fur, glowing eyes and waggling, sticky-out tongues. Children will thoroughly enjoy interacting with the creature and the funny noises are guaranteed to make them giggle. Freddy particularly enjoyed Blizz's snoring! Blizz can hold his ice lolly in his gripping hand and sticking the lolly in Blizz's mouth elicits lots of noisy and gross eating sounds, which is very amusing. Blizz is a cute, furry little ice monster who will definitely melt any child's heart.

Each Crate Creature takes 3 x AA batteries, which are included. Each of the four creatures comes in a padlocked crate with its own favourite food item. They are recommended for children aged 4 and up and retail for £39.99 RRP at stores such as Amazon, Argos and Smyth's Toys.

Lalaloopsy Minis Style 'n' Swap Review

The cute little Lalaloopsy mini dolls are ready to mix and match their fashions in the new Lalaloopsy Minis Style 'n' Swap range from MGA Entertainment. With over ten pieces of fashion accessories including wigs, hats, shoes and outfits, there are plenty of ways to customise the little dolls, creating lots of exciting looks.

We received a Mittens Fluff 'n' Stuff Style 'n' Swap pack, which came with a mini doll, blue wig, a woolly hat with ears, a snowflake onesie, three cute dresses, handbag, shoes and ice skates. The clothes are made of rubber with splits down the back which let the doll's arms, legs and body fit in. Mittens is ready for some ice skating, sledding, skating or snowball fighting in her winter sports themed outfits. There are sixteen possible combinations to switch up her style.

The mini doll stands just under 3" tall and has articulated legs and head. Dressing the dolls was a little bit fiddly for my six year old, but no problem for me. The outfits pull off easily when you want to change the doll's look. The doll is really tactile and nice to play with. I love the detailing with her button eyes and rosy cheeks.

Other Lalaloopsy Mini dolls in the sets include Peanut Big Top, Crumbs Sugar Cookie and Spot Splatter Splash. They all come with outfits inspired by their personalities and the clothes can be mixed and matched across the range for more creative combinations.

Each Style 'n' Swap set costs £9.99 and comes in a blister pack with all the contents on show and with a cute, colourful signature handle. They make a lovely gift for anyone aged 4 and up. There are Style 'n' Swap two doll multipacks, a carry along house and playsets also available in the range.

For more information, visit www.lalaloopsy.co.uk

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Bratzillaz - Ready For A Magic Night Out

Glam gets wicked with the latest range of dolls from the Bratzillaz™ Academy.  With their witchy fashions and their powers to do good, the Bratzillaz™ are dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away!  Kizzy was sent Jade J’Adore™, the gorgeous, pink haired doll with the power to mend broken hearts.

With her light-up broomstick that transforms into a wand and her novelty hairbrush, Jade is ready to party.  She can even dance, doing her moves when you twist her waist.  She comes with a doll stand to display her.

Included in the new range are original characters: Jade J’Adore™, Meygana Broomstix™, Sashabella Paws™, Cloetta Spelletta™ and Yasmina Clairvoya™, as well as brand new character Vampelina™. Vampelina™ has the magical power to see in the dark. 

Bratzillaz™ dolls are suitable for ages six years plus, priced at around £24.99 and available from all good toy retailers nationwide.