My Blue Nose Friends - Meet Flip, Spangle and Scuttle!

Another four new additions to the My Blue Nose Friends have joined the range of super cute collectibles.  Each with the distinctive blue nose, patchwork design and individual personality, they bring the number of characters available to well over 100. We were sent three of the new characters Flip, Spangle and Scuttle to add to our My Blue Nose Friends collection.  (The fourth character is Bixie the Cocker Spaniel.)  They are lovely little toys that have masses of appeal.  Spangle was voted the favorite new character in our household as we love his shiny, golden fabric and blue button nose.

Here are the new characters official bios!

Scuttle the Crab is the inquisitive little creature who loves to explore. When you need a friend, Scuttle is a rock you can always depend on.  

Bixie is the cute Cocker Spaniel who loves a snooze, but when you’re in the room, he’s all ears!  

Flip is the dippy Gecko who’ll turn your life upside-down, but don’t worry, his feet always land on solid ground.  

Spangle is a shimmery Starfish who’s the best friend you can imagine - she will stick with you from beginning to end!

They are available now from: bycarteblanche.com, Amazon, Clintons, WH Smiths and independent retailers nationwide. RRP £5.00.

Visit the ‘Official My Blue Nose Friends’ Facebook page to join in with the buzz and chat about the new characters.

Zoobles...Spring To Life

"Far away in the mysterious land of Zooble resides hundreds of adorable little creatures, each with the ability to transform from tiny balls hiding in the unknown into cute, mysterious and quirky little creatures called Zoobles!"

We were sent a Zoobles "Mama and Zoobling" set to review Inside the Wendy House.  We received Unga and Bunga who came complete with their own "happitat" tree and swing.  Zoobles are the latest collectible from Spinmaster with over 300 to collect!  They are recommended for ages 4 and up (there are very small parts which could pose a choking hazard).

Unga is a large scale Mama Zooble and Bunga is her tiny baby Zoobling.  Both are little balls until they spring into life to become the cute, colourful and friendly little creatures.  Place Mama on the hotspot in the Happitat and she magically springs open (using concealed magnets).  Baby fits safely into Mum's back or perches on the tree or swing for added play value.

The Zoobles Mama has fold down legs so she will stand up when open.  These fold back into her body when she rolls back into a ball.  The Zoobles are very interactive little creatures which makes them more than just collectible ornaments.  They both fit nicely onto the included play set which makes a nice little scene to pop on a shelf.  Other play sets and character packs are available to add to your collection.

Here is a video of Kizzy demonstrating the Zoobles Mama and Zoobling,  Unga and Bunga set.

Zoobles.com is a lovely website for collectors with games, activities and information.

You can also like Zoobles on Facebook.

Prices start at about £5.99 for a single Zooble at Toys R Us.  Also available at other toy stockists and Amazon.co.uk.