Fab Effex from Spin Master

Kizzy loves getting crafty and making things so when she received a Fab Effex  Dress 'n' Design Dolls set to try out she was delighted!  Fab Effex is a new wax backed craft material that you can bend, mould and stick.  The set we received included doll templates so you get to design glam outfits and fabulous hairstyles using the unique fabric.

The set included three doll templates and stands, 150 pre-cut pieces and 2 sheets of the fabric.  Instructions give ideas for inspiring budding fashionistas to create stylish looks for their models!

The backing paper was easy to remove and the fabric was easily moulded to create curly hair, handbags, jaunty hats and chic dresses.  The pieces can be re-used over again and the fact that no glue is involved means little mess!

Fab Effex was great for Kizzy to play with independently.  It kept her completely occupied as she shaped handbag handles by twisting strips together, fashioned belts and created wavy hair dos from the fabric.  It was nice to see a craft set that was simple to do, had good play value and which gave a good result.  She really enjoyed styling her dolls!  The fabric can also be used to decorate books, pencils and mobile phones so you can be inventive as you like.  The Fab Effex fabric can be peeled off and is not permanent so it allows you to be experimental without any risk of ruining favourite possessions!

The Fab Effex set we received retails at £9.99.  It is available from Argos, Toys R Us, Tesco and other retailers and is recommended for ages 6+.  Other packs are available including a 3D animal set.  Refill packs of the fabric are also available.

Kizzy made a little demo video so you can see Fab Effex in action!

Check out the website at http://www.fabeffex.com/ to find out more about the fabulous formable fabric!

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.