It’s play time! A round up of the best toys and games for kids in 2021

Bilingual Affirmation cards RRP $19 | Bilingual Yoga Cards RRP $39

Metta Play champions diversity and mindfulness with their gorgeous bilingual and affirmation cards, helping children learn another language through play. Aimed at ages 3-10+ years.

They come as 15 matching pairs with pose/affirmations written in two languages (English and either Mandarin, French, Spanish or Indonesian).

The Yoga set includes a guidebook printed on recycled paper with pose description and game ideas and comes in a calico drawstring bag.

Got2Glow Fairy Finder, RRP: $69.99

With your own unique Got2Glow Fairy Finder jar, finding fairies is virtually magic.

Open the heart-shaped lid on your Fairy Finder and watch a magical light show as a virtual fairy finds its home inside your jar!

Each special Got2Glow Fairy Finder jar is equipped with a light sensor, microphone, speaker, LCD screen, plus a handle, so you can catch the magic glow wherever you go.

With 30+ virtual fairies to find in each jar across 4 different levels of rarity, and 100+ fairies to collect in all, your days are going to fly by trying to catch them all. Missing any? Grow your collection by trading fairies with friends.

Suitable for ages 5+.

2021 Holiday Barbie, RRP $59.99

Dressed for the occasion, 2021 Holiday Barbie doll shines in a gorgeous gown with off-the-shoulder ruched sleeves and a metallic bodice that shines with sculpted “gemstones”.

Her full skirt glistens with silver shimmer, complemented by a voluminous tulle peplum. Silvery “pearl” earrings, sparkling eye makeup and bold red lips complete her glamorous look.

Jurassic World Captivz Clash Edition: Mega Egg, RRP $29

Found! The perfect gift or stocking stuffer for dino-obsessed kids.

With never before seen giant blinking Indominus Rex egg packed with Jurassic World Captivz surprises from Pop N Lock dinos, to pull back cars, slime and more! PLUS a unique playmat experience set in Isla Nublar for your dinos to adventure, battle and journey through – this is the ultimate item for Jurassic fans and dinosaur enthusiasts!

Includes 1 Captivz Slime Egg, 3 x Super detailed mystery pop n lock dinosaur figures, 2 x stretchy lava slime, 3 x battle tokens, 1 x collector guide,  2 x eggs, 1 x pull back dino car, 1 x sticker sheet, 1 x Isla Nublar Playmat, 1 x dice and 1 x backpack collector clip.

Available at Kmart.

ZURU Poppy the Booty Shakin’ Pug, RRP $25

Meet Pets Alive Poppy the Booty Shakin’ Pug who’se got hilarious moves and can groove, dance, twirl and shake her booty to 3 fun songs!

Press Poppy’s music note and watch as she comes alive with her head twirling, 360 spins and booty shakin. With her cute realistic design and contagious energy, it’s impossible for the whole family to not get up and dance with Poppy!

Suitable Ages: 3+ years.

Happy Nappers Fluffaluff Pets, RRP $29.99

Fluffaluff Pets are your new, go-anywhere fluffy friends that are ideal for sweet-dreaming sleepovers, or travel time that’s cute and comfy.

Fluffaluff Pets™ feature three lovable, huggable friends to choose from – or collect them all for triple the treat!

The new range of Fluffaluff Pets complete with its own matching pillow slip – includes White Unicorn, Purple Kitty and Blue Shark.

*pillows not included

LEGO Jurassic World Carnotaurus Dinosaur Chase, RRP $79.99

This LEGO Jurassic World toy playset featuring a buildable helicopter and pickup truck.

The pack includes 3 minifigures: Kenji, Sammy and Owen Grady, plus a posable Carnotaurus dinosaur toy figure & a Taser accessory element.

Ideal for kids age 7+ includes the toy helicopter with an opening minifigure cockpit, spinning propeller and a stud shooter.

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ZURU Rainbocorns Fairycorn Surprise, RRP $29

Rainbocorns Fairycorn Surprise Series 4 is full of magical surprises!

Kids can unbox amazing magical fairy surprises including colour-changing poop, a fairy glitter heart and adorable new Fairy Boo-Boocorns to hatch and collect.

There’s even magical fairy wings that you can wear! Discover 7 new Rainbocorns Fairycorns including the Bunnycorn, Poodlecorn and the Rare Golden Hippocorn!

Suitable Ages: 3+ years.

Love Diana Hair Power Doll, RRP $59

Suitable for children aged 3+ years, Diana’s hair can be styled easily by seating her in the styling and using the included hairbrush, hair ties, and colour change applicator. Use icy water to change the colour of Diana’s hair!

Package includes 1 x Diana doll, flower crown headband, styling chair, hairbrush, hair ties and colour change applicator

PAW Patrol: The Movie Hero Pups™ Figures, RRP $14.99

Perfect for reliving scenes from PAW Patrol: The Movie™! PAW Patrol: The Movie Hero Pups™ Figures feature realistic movie and fur details. Once your pup’s ready for action, load a projectile and press the button on the backpack’s launcher to take down obstacles and help save the day!

With six to collect, PAW Patrol figures are the perfect toys for kids ages 3 and up.

Available at all major retailers nationally.

Paw Patrol The Movie: The Adventure City Lookout Game, RRP $24.99

Mayor Humdinger’s spectacular launch celebration for Adventure City is in trouble, and it’s up to the Paw Patrol to rescue the city in Paw Patrol The Movie: The Adventure City Lookout Game

Play as Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, Zuma, or Skye as you search Adventure City for your mission tokens. Use the special red-reveal technology in Ryder’s Control Centre Console to magically reveal the 4 unique tokens assigned to your pup’s mission and see what items to find around the city.

Travel through Adventure City, turning over tokens to find the ones you need. But watch out!

Find a lonely pup, and he’ll be sent to obedience school. If you can find your 4 mission tokens before all 6 lonely pups get sent to obedience school, you’ll save Adventure City and win the game. No city too big, no pup too small to save them all!

Zooblez Z Girlz, RRP $17.99

Meet the Zoobles Z-Girlz, the sweet and sassy BFFs of Zoobles Animals. The Zoobles Z-Girlz and Happitat 1-Pack includes one trendy Zoobles Z-Girlz character, a matching Happitat and a checklist to keep track of your collection.

Each Zoobles Z-Girlz starts out as a colourful ball and opens up into a super-cute animal when rolled onto their Happitat.

Wahu Hole in Won (Single Pack), RRP $24.95

Round up your mates for an ultimate game of Wahu Hole in Won!

This inflatable game set includes 1 Hole in Won game board plus 4 sandbags. The waterproof PVC base floats and moves in the water for an added challenge.

The Wahu Hole in Won can also be filled with water in its’ base to play on land too!

Ideal for up to 4 Players.
Age: 6+ Players: 2+
Available at all leading retailers

Wahu Pool Pets Croc Racer, RRP $24.99

Available at all leading retailers
Kids will love these awesome new inflatable pool racers in bright funky Wahu colours.

Perfect for racing up and down the pool against your mates or try and balance on them, the possibilities are endless. Wahu Pool Pets will be a hit all summer long!

Age: 6+ Players: 1
Available at all leading retailers

Surfer Dudes Classic, RRP $24.99

Surfer Dudes are the world’s first self-righting, self-surfing toy! Toss your dudes into the surf. They”ll catch and shred the waves, throwing down rippin’ tricks all the way back to you! Surfer Dudes feature an internal ballast system, hydro- boomerang technology, and unsinkable foam board with gnarly graphics!

There are 12 Surfer Dudes to collect including Newcastle Nat, Torquay Todd, Wollongong Will, Cottesloe Col, Gold Coast Gabi, and Mooloolaba Mav. Look our for a new series launching next summer!

Age: 6+ Players: 1
Available at all leading retailers

Wahu Mega Slide 7.5m, RRP $50

Kids will love racing each other down this massive 7.5m Super Slide. The continuous water spray means you’ll be zooming down the slide and into the plash bumper in no time!

This is the ultimate backyard toy!

Age: 6+ Players: 4
Available at all leading retailers

Barbie Mermaid Feature Toddler Doll, RRP $49.95

Barbie Mermaid Feature Toddler Doll is a cute way to add colour and imagination to bathtimes, or even outdoor water-play.

Enjoy colourful fun, with a bold, bright, stripey mermaid tail tip  – and the magical excitement of colour-change hair. Simply dip her lovely locks into the water and watch them change colour before your eyes!

Designed for safe, sweet playtime that’s perfect for children aged 3-6 years old.

Available from Big W and Toyworld stores across Australia, or online at Catch and Amazon.

Dino Ranch Feature Vehicle (Assorted), RRP $29

Saddle up and ride along with Jon, Min, & Miguel with the Dino Ranch Feature Vehicle Assortment.

Every pack features one 5-inch Dino vehicle with their own unique feature, and their Dino Rancher sidekick figure!

Each figure is articulated for play and includes a removable Dino Rancher hat!
Based on the new, “pre-westoric” series Dino Ranch, these detailed and articulated sets are sure to keep your little Dino Rancher happy all day long!

Each set sold separately subject to availability.

Available at Big W.

Olli Ella Dinkum Dolls, RRP $95 and Dinkum Dolls Travel Togs, RRP $59.90

The Dinkum Dolls are made from the softest, snuggliest cotton outer, making them perfect for not only playing with, but cuddling and going to sleep alongside.

Dinkum Doll Travel Togs suitcases are a mini of the Olli Ella signature See-Ya Suitcase and are packed with an outfit designed to be interchangeable with everything in your Dinkum Doll’s wardrobe, accessories, shoes and a passport sticker book too! 

The Prairie Floral Travel Togs include:

• Suitcase includes a dress, headband, shoes, and activity sticker book
• Cotton dress with ruffle collar in signature Prairie Floral print
• Dress fastens with velcro at the back
• Cotton and elastic headband
• PVC Dinkum Doll shoes
• Passport sticker book

Available from Olli Ella.

Hape Deluxe Kitchen with Fun Fan Fryer Stove RRP $299

This delightful wooden kitchen with accessories will help children become familiar with using kitchen appliances, recycling and cooking.

The set includes a microwave, coffee maker, sink with tap, oven, fridge, coffee cup, plate, pan and spatula. It also comes with a recipe book, six dishes and food shapes, giving little chefs plenty of pretend-cooking options. The red stove top lights up and makes bubbling sounds while the other fryer top lights up blue using the fun fan technology to make the food levitate, turn and shake in the pan.

Hape’s Deluxe Kitchen includes a recycling bin to teach kids about sorting garbage and recycling.

The playset is big enough for friends to play together, making it the perfect set to develop social skills. Little ones will be serving the best imaginary food in no time.

Hape products are available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers.

Hape Adventure Van RRP $69.95

The all-in-one camper van with dolls, accessories and activities is perfect for children three years and up and encourages social, family play and communication skills, as well as getting kids excited about the great outdoors and exploring the world around them.

The developmental toy has 23 pieces, including the camper van with wooden panels and wheels, dolls, a campfire, a picnic set for two, navigation cards, surfboards, a hang-glider and cooking accessories. On top of the van is a tent which can be removed for the dolls to sleep in, and the roof of the van can be opened and doubles as a wave for the dolls to surf on.

Children can take their dolls on a perfect seaside getaway with their adventure van and let their imagination and creativity shine. Use navigation cards to tell where they’re going, cook their own BBQ with the campfire, cooking accessories and pretend fish. The holidays look like they are going to be lots of fun!

Hape products are available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers.

Hape Doll Family Mansion RRP $315

Hape’s Doll Family Mansion is as realistic as it gets. The Mansion includes a master bedroom, a children’s room, a living room, bathroom, two balconies (including awning), a dining room, kitchen, hallway, garage and a garden area with a swimming pool. There’s also a family of four dolls and seven doll furniture sets.

The moving parts allow children to arrange the household appliances in any way they like. The doll family can rest well in the bed, clean up in the bathtub and barbecue outside using the grill. Uniquely shaped rooms offer realistic appeal and moving parts encourage interaction, with access to the ‘outside’ as well.

The durable, child-safe paint finish and sturdy wood construction make this toy one that a child will love for years to come.

Hape products are available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers.

Hape Monster Math Scale, RRP $54.95

Introducing the Monster Math Scale, a cute, fun and interactive way to get your little one playing and learning about basic mathematics, weights and balance.

Hape Monster Math Scale has 22 pieces including 9 large and 11 smaller, soft weights. Place the monster weights on the scales and join the funny monster family to start developing basic mathematic principles of simple addition and subtraction skills. Enjoy three difficulty levels of play and hours of entertainment as children test the weights and start weighing items around the house as well.

Hape Monster Math Scale is ideal for pre-schoolers three years old and up.

Hape products are available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers.

Barbie’s new DreamHouse, RRP $219

Barbie has a new DreamHouse and it is luxe! It comes fully furnished with 10 indoor and outdoor play areas, customisable features, and 75+ storytelling pieces.

Barbie can easily get around her home thanks to a working elevator. There’s also plenty to keep her entertained, including a party room with a DJ booth, second-story slide with a pool, balcony with a repositionable hammock swing and a puppy play area with its own pool and slide.

Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad with Osmo Base, $159

Osmo turns your tablet into a learning device with games so fun, your kids won’t suspect a thing.

Choose from a range of games to suit the age level of your child.

Designed for early-learners, ages 3-5, the games in Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit take pre-schoolers on a hands-on adventure through the fundamentals of learning.

For more information visit Play Osmo.

Twist & Explore Caterpillar, RRP $19.95

Discover sounds and movement with the Twist & Explore Caterpillar.

Twist the caterpillar’s body segments into new positions to pretend like it is moving.

Shake the beads, spin the rings and press the light-up heart button to stimulate your baby’s sense of hearing and fine motor skills. Pressing the light-up heart plays music and phrases about feelings so your toddler can begin to learn words to name their emotions.

With multiple textures from rubbery antennae to nubby rings and ribbons, little fingers will have fun exploring all the ways this cute critter delights the senses.

Twist & Explore Caterpillar is suitable for babies from 3 to 18 months.

Gator Golf, RRP $29

A hole-in-one is a lot more fun with Gator Golf! Grab your golf club, and aim to feed this hungry little Gator. Sink your putt to score, but watch out – he’ll flick your ball with his tail for more putting action.

The first player to score 3 points wins!

Active game helps develop large motor skills and gets kids moving. Keep score with the birds on the Gator’s back!

Available at all leading retailers.

Sequence For Kids, RRP $25

Even if they can’t read yet, younger children can enjoy playing this great strategy- building game.

The Sequence Game for Kids is easy to play yet challenging and exciting. Just play a card from your hand, place a chip on a corresponding game board space and when you have 4 in a row, it’s a “sequence” and you win.

But there’s more. Use a unicorn card to place your chip anywhere or a dragon card to remove your opponent’s chip.

BIG W EXCLUSIVE.

Tetris Dual, RRP $29

Tetris Dual is a fast head-to-head, tabletop strategy game based upon Tetris – one of the most popular electronic games of all time.

The object of the game is to create the Tetrimino shapes displayed on the LCD screen, by dropping them into the play grid.

Score points by placing a piece next to one of your own colour, but you can complete more points by completing a full row. Don’t leave any holes or you will lose points!

Use some strategy to block your opponent, making it easier to play your remaining Tetriminos and complete the most rows.

Available at all leading retailers.

Resoftable toys, starting from RRP $19

Each super soft toy is made from approximately 11 recycled plastic bottles.

A range of licensed Resoftables includes Disney’s Mickey and Minnie, Sesame Street’s Elmo and Cookie Monster, Care Bears Cheer Bear and Share Bear, My Little Pony…and more.

Stockists include BIG W, Kmart, Coles, Target, Woolworths, Australia Post and more stores nationally.

Replayables Flying Disc, RRP $15

The Replayables range of outdoor toys combine recycling with roleplay – and are made entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps.

The Replayables Flying Disc hits stores in August, 2021.

Stockists include BIG W, Kmart, Coles, Target, Woolworths, Australia Post and more stores nationally.

Kingdom Playroom Carry-Play® Foldable Kids Table With Storage, RRP $255

The Carry-Play ™ makes it easy for you to turn any space into a play environment so your little one can have creative experiences anytime, anywhere.

• 100% waterproof
• Compatible with Duplo, LEGO, Mega bloks
• Suitable for indoor/outdoor use
• 2 large storage compartments
• 4 clip-on side buckets
• 2 reversible table tops
• 2 height settings – 32 and 54 cm

With 8 x detachable, interchangeable legs for quick height adjustments, the Carry-Play™ has a patented one-step folding design with hinges and handles that are cleverly hidden from view when the table is open.

Burping Bobby, RRP: $39.99

Available at all leading retailers

Bobby loves stinky food! Feed him, but watch out – you never know when he’s going to BUUUURRRRP!

Real lights and steam will burst from his mouth when he burps! The player with the most points after Bobby burps wins.

Pop the Pig, RRP $39.99

Available at all leading retailers

Who’s going to Pop The Pig? Roll the die to see which coloured hamburger to select, choose a burger and turn it over to reveal the number. Then, put the burger into Pig’s mouth and pump Pig’s head the number of times as shown on the burger.

Then it’s the next players turn. The more you pump, the more his belly grows until . . . POP!

Children will love the suspense as they watch his belly grow; the player who makes his belly burst loses the game. Children can quickly reset this pig game with one pump of the pig’s head and experience consistent belly busting game-play each and every time! Pop the Pig provides hours of fun and is completely kid powered (no batteries needed).

For added convenience, all pieces can be stored inside the pig!

Windy Knickers, RRP $25.00

Available at Kmart

Don’t let Granny get her knickers in a twist! Can you help Granny put out her washing?

Roll the dice… if it’s a sunny day, hang your washing on the line. Roll a cloud and you must miss a go. Roll a rain cloud and you have to take your washing in.

Roll a storm and the washing line spins in the tornado and granny loses her clothes! Can you be the first to hang out all of your washing to win?

Rattlesnake Jake, RRP $29

Available at all leading retailers

Rattlesnake Jake has stolen your gold! Watch out for his rattle, and carefully sneak the gold back. One wrong move… and he strikes! His ominous rattle builds the suspense for the ultimate jump!

If Rattlesnake Jake strikes on your turn, you must return half of your nuggets to him. The player with the most gold when the last nugget has been taken wins the game.

Disney Villainous, RRP $109.99

Disney Villainous – The Worst Takes It All is a new strategy board game perfect for gamers, families, and Disney fans alike.

It pits players against each other as powerful Disney villains all trying to advance their evil schemes – full details attached.

Who doesn’t like to be the villain every now and again? Mwahahaha!!

Disney Villainous was recently announced as 2021 Game of the Year as part of the Australian Toy Association Toy Fair in March and has previously won the prestigious ‘Game of the Year’ Award at the US TOTY Awards.

Disney Villainous is for 10 years plus and a great game for parents to play with their kids. It’s also the perfect opportunity to dress up as your favourite villain when you play!

The Disney Villainous – The Worst Takes It All board game from Ravensburger is for 2-6 players, aged 10+, with an RRP $109.99 and available now from EB Games, Zing, Gameology, The Games Capital, Gamesworld, Toyworld, Mr Toys, and all good Game Stores). Expansion games are sold separately.

Barbie Toddler dolls

Barbie Toddler dolls are 33cm tall, and come with a removable outfit and hairbrush – perfect to help Barbie look her best.

Suitable for ages from 3+, little fans can choose from Dreamhouse Barbie Toddler Doll dressed in her iconic fashions from the Dreamhouse Adventures TV show on YouTube or Barbie Princess Adventure – from the new movie Barbie Princess Adventure on Netflix.

RRP $34.99, now on sale at BIG W for $25. 

From Pink to Green: Barbie launches new dolls made from 90 percent recycled ocean-bound plastic parts

Barbie launched – Barbie Loves the Ocean™ – its first fashion doll collection made from
recycled ocean-bound plastic on Friday.

The Barbie Loves the Ocean dolls’ bodies are made from 90 percent recycled ocean-bound plastic parts.

The core of the collection features three beach-themed dolls wearing stylish summer looks, inspired by Malibu.

In addition the Barbie Loves the Ocean packaging is fully recyclable, using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper and wood fibre.

Barbie is supporting the collection and advancing its global commitment to the environment on YouTube (10.5 million subscribers)
by releasing a new vlog – “Barbie Shares How We Can All Protect the Planet” – as part of its enormously popular vlogger series.

Lisa McKnight, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls, Mattel, says:
“We are passionate about leveraging the scope and reach of our global platform to inspire kids to be a part of the change they want to see in the world.”

The Barbie Loves the Ocean dolls are on sale in Australia this week at Kmart, Target, Big W, Myer, and speciality toy retailers (RRP $17.99 AUD each).

Ryan’s World Blasters

Toy reviewer-turned-YouTube superstar, Ryan Kaji, the launch of Ryan’s World Blasters.

Since launching Ryan’s World as a four-year old toy reviewer in 2015, Ryan’s YouTube channel has had more than 1.5 BILLION views (lifetime) in Australia alone.

The new range includes:

• Ryan’s Dart Tag E-Radicator Motorized Blaster
• Ryan’s Dart Tag Ryan vs Combo Panda 6 Shot Blaster & Targets
• Ryan’s Dart Tag Renegade Rapid Fire Barrel Blaster
• Ryan’s Dart Tag The Ranger Build’n’Blast Case
• Ryan’s Dart Tag – mobile game.

Check out the range at BIG W.

Vlad & Niki Superhero Surprise, RRP $49.99

Prepare for the ultimate unboxing experience with YouTube sensations Vlad and Niki.

Vlad & Niki Superhero Suprise features over 20 surprises including a mask and cape, superhero Vlad and Niki figurines, Baby Christian figurine, a dinosaur or robot figurine, two die-cast car, slime egg, light up skateboard, wrist snap-band, stickers, tattoo and more.

Designed for children ages 3+.

Purebaby Bunny with Rattle, RRP $29.95

Little ones love this soft cotton velour bunny toy with inbuilt rattle and floppy ears with soft stripe lining.

Made from 100% organic cotton and measures 20cm x 8cm.

Purebaby Koala Snookie, RRP $29.95

This beautiful elephant snookie is the perfect best friend for your little one.

Made from super soft organic velour, this snookie is gentle and comforting.

Dimensions: L 35cm x W 35cm.

Purebaby Bunny Stick Rattle, RRP $19.95

A beautifully soft bunny stick rattle with a soft ringing sound. Available in pink and blue and made out of 100% cotton velour.

Spirit Untamed Toddler Lucky, RRP $39

Little ones will love the toddler Lucky Doll – which is just one of the fabulous toys in the range from DreamWorks animated film, Spirit Untamed.

Dressed in a cute outfit, toddler Lucky doll is easy to hug and hold.

She also comes with a cute Spirit plush figure and hair brush.

Bubble Bands, $19.95

What happens when you combine slime with looming? Bubble Bands!

The super stretchy, extra squishy bubble rings are not like any other finger looping bracelet.

They have a unique squishy design with slime inside and are extra-large.

Each box comes with 100 bands in an assortment of colours, 10 clips and a looping tool.

Available at Big W and Toy World.

Crayola announces their new Colours of the World range and WOW!

Crayola, the brand that sparks imagination through colour, believes every child should be able to creatively and accurately colour themselves into the world they see around them.

Crayola is proud and excited to announce the new Colours of the World product line in Australia, which includes 24 new specially formulated crayons, 24 coloured pencils, 24 markers and 48 page colouring book – designed to mirror and represent over 40 global skin tones across the world. With the Colours of the World art tools, Crayola hopes to support a more inclusive world for children of all ages, races, cultures and ethnicities.

“With the world growing more diverse than ever before, Crayola hopes our new Colours of the World crayons, coloured pencils and markers will increase representation and foster a greater sense of belonging and acceptance,” says Crayola LLC CEO Rich Wuerthele. “We want Colours of the World to support inclusion within creativity and impact how kids express themselves.”

To ensure Colours of the World was developed to reflect an accurate and inclusive skin tone palette, Crayola not only conducted rigorous consumer testing, but also partnered with Victor Casale. Casale, formerly Chief Chemist and Managing Director, Research & Development of MAC cosmetics and Cofounder and Chief Innovation Officer of Cover FX and currently CEO of MOB Beauty, possesses over 30 years of experience in creating foundation colours for global skin tones.

Barbie is bringing the festival to your living room!

Australian owned company Toy Monster presents the latest must have in instant makeover magic, the Barbie EXTRA makeART line, exclusive to Big W for $25.

Barbie EXTRA makeART comes with premium and on-trend, easy to apply face paint tattoos and gems, meaning the compact is perfect for children aged 5 and above.

Each item also comes with virtual make-up tutorials from hugely popular YouTube star, Grace’s World.

Adding an extra layer to the Barbie EXTRA makeART at home experience, children (and adults) watch the tutorials on Grace’s World to get the Barbie look, and enjoy with friends to bring the living room party to life!

Bluey Pool & Bath Buddy Blue, RRP $69.99

Bluey Pool Buddy are a great addition to the pool for the little Bley fans who love being in or around the water.

Collectable pool buddies available in 1 size.

Filled with foam beans so no need to inflate! Made from quick drying fade resistant polyester fabric which is suitable for water use!

Ideal for use in the pool or bathtub.

Prefilled with beans so you don’t have to!

Measures 72cm height.

Disney Doorables Series 5 collectible figures, RRP Various

Behind every door, a ‘Bigger Surprise’ is in store, with the new look Disney Doorables Series 5 collectible figures.

Bigger and bolder than ever with new characters, new scale and new style, the new look Series 5 Disney Doorables provide the ultimate unboxing experience. The cute and adorable collectibles offer the element of surprise in new peek packaging designs, featuring multiple layers to peel and secrets to reveal.

Disney fans will love creating their own ultimate Doorables world.

Suitable for ages 5+ years, Disney Doorables Series 5 is perfect for starting a new collection or adding to an existing Doorables collection with their new scale and figure style.

Check out Disney Doorables at Big W and independent toy retailers now.

Lights & Sounds Ricky, RRP $25

Get ready to zoom into adventure with Lights & Sounds Ricky! This larger seven inch version of Ricky Zoom features eight signature character catch phrases and engine noises to get kids’ imaginations into gear. Ricky can also light the way with his special light up rescue visor, just like on the show! With expertly designed tires, he has no problem standing steady when stopped, and his front wheels feature articulated movements so kids can steer him to the left or right with his handlebars. Ricky to the rescue!

Winner’s Stable, RRP various

Perfect for pony princesses, equestrian lovers, and just plain horse-crazy kids, the new range from Winner’s Stable lets this unique breed experience the fun, fashion, whimsy, and love of horse play.

The gorgeous Winner’s Stable collection features a mix of collectible, fashion, and role-play items:

• Collectible Horses
• Doll and Horse
• Show Up ‘N Style playset

Suitable for ages 3+ years, Winner’s Stable products are available now from Big W and independent toy retailers from April.

Speed & Stunt Playset featuring Ricky with 2 Rescue Accessories, RRP $35

Let’s zoom out! The Ricky Zoom Speed & Stunt Playset gives kids many ways to play! Give Ricky an extra burst of speed with the super launcher, transform the track and try for a longer super dash, or transform again and do a super jump through the hoop! Just like at the Adventure Park in Wheelford, kids can help Ricky practice these stunts to perfection. They’ll also be able to earn Speed & Stunt badges as they play by hitting the target after a launch, dash or jump. Hit the target to see the badge pop out! Ricky comes with two rescue accessories that help keep him extra stable as he performs the stunts. His front wheels also feature articulated movements that let them steer left and right wherever you point them.

Laugh & Learn® Puppy’s Mixtape
RRP $12.99

There was an art to making the perfect mixtape. With Puppy’s Mixtape, we’ve done the work for parents and caregivers, incorporating content that teaches the alphabet, counting, colours and more via songs, sounds and phrases.

While I’m sure we all remember the challenge with cassette tape ribbon, we have made that experience fun for babies by introducing an interactive tape ribbon that little ones can wind up and down.

Available now nationally, at Baby Bunting, Big W, Target and other speciality toy retailers.

Laugh & Learn® Busy Boombox
RRP $32.99

One of our designers pulled an old boombox out of the attic, and quickly realized the product’s many knobs offered the opportunity for it to be turned into a toy. Enter the Busy Boombox, a light-up pretend stereo loaded with activities, music and sounds.

The boombox’s cool tunes teach the alphabet, counting, colours and more as baby slides the station tuner, presses and toggles the switches, or opens and closes the cassette deck. When we tested the item in our Play Lab, kids loved it, gravitating toward the various buttons and levers.

Available now nationally, at Baby Bunting, Big W, Target and other speciality toy retailers.

Laugh & Learn® Lil’ Gamer
RRP $15.99

This handheld “gaming console” takes families back to the ‘80s and ‘90s with a D-pad, A and B buttons, pretend game cartridge and a light-up screen.

The toy integrates music, sounds and phrases, and teaches directions, colours, numbers and shapes.

Available now nationally, at Baby Bunting, Big W, Target and other speciality toy retailers.

Curious Craft, Crystal Creations, From RRP $15

Create amazing pieces of art using thousands of sparkling crystals with Crystal Creations.

Choose from glittering hair accessories to magical unicorns, to secret diaries and more. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions, applying the crystals one-by-one to create a masterpiece.

Available at leading retailers.

Lego VIDIYO Party Llama BeatBox, RRP $25.99

Open up the world of music video making for kids who love to dance and perform. This LEGO® VIDIYO™ Party Llama BeatBox (43105) makes every playtime exciting. Download the free app to scan the music minifigure and reveal the llama’s cool stage persona. Then scan the BeatBits to unlock special effects, challenges and more as kids produce their own unique music video, to share with other creators in the kid-safe social feed.

Available March 1, 2021.

Present Pets Puppies, RRP $109.99

These adorable pint-sized interactive pups are so excited to meet their new owners they unbox themselves! Present Pets™ Puppies respond to the pulling of the oversized gift tag, the box starts shaking in anticipation, they’ll bark and paw their own way out of the box and into their new owner’s heart.

Available in Fancy Pups and Glitter Pups themes, but children won’t know which pup they are getting until the big reveal.

Age: 4+.

The Animal, RRP $89.99

The extreme unboxing experience begins by tearing off the outer layer to reveal the key to unlock the crate and awaken The Animal inside.

Aggravate The Animal until it transforms from powerful 4X4 truck to beast, clawing its way out of the crate.

Once unleashed, The Animal climbs over obstacles and powers over a range of different terrains.

Age: 4+.

Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers, RRP $49.99

Graceful and easy to fly, Hatchimals fans can use their pixie power to guide every glittery air dance.

Once Pixie takes flight, an in-built IR sensor in her feet enables her to be guided by hand movements. It comes complete with a USB charger allowing “no batteries required” flight after flight.

Age: 5+; from Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

Scritterz, RRP: $19.00

Responding to touch, sounds and each other, each Scritterz creature has its own crazy and colourful style.

For an extended play experience and to keep your wild new pal entertained, download the free app and watch Scritterz  react to comical parts in videos.

Age: 5+;  Stockists include Kmart Exclusive

Monster Jam Megalodon Storm, RRP $99.99  

With its water-resistant body and lightweight custom tyres, the Megalodon Storm Remote Control vehicle can race on water or snow, then seamlessly switch to land.

Pull off epic manoeuvres just like the real Monster Jam as you race left and right, drive forward and reverse with the easy-to-use remote control.

Age: 4+; Stockists include Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

Cool Maker Go Glam Deluxe Nail Salon, RRP $39.99

Get set for a home mani pedi as this kit includes everything needed to decorate up to 125 nails of any size and now comes complete with non-toxic GO GLAM nail polish and top coat, a press button decal stamper and built-in dryer.

Choose from five nail patterns– butterflies, stars, leopard print and more.

Age: 8+; Stockists include Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers

Meccano Junior Open Ended Bucket, RRP $49.99

Ideal for first-time builders, this STEAM 150 piece building kit comes with an easy-to-follow instruction sheet for three different builds.

Kids can construct and customise, snap nuts onto parts to make them lock; and use bolts to hold pieces together as they build.

Age: 5+; Stockists include Kmart, Toy World and independent toy retailers