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Gravity Maze by ThinkFun Games

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

Wow! The new Gravity Maze game by ThinkFun games is amazing. It recently won Astra Best Toy for Kids 2014 Award. It also won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award 2014, the National Parenting Publications Award 2014, and the Major Fun Award 2014.

Yes, the game is that good. We constantly search the world for unique and beneficial toys for children. And we love this one.

The complexity of the game, combined with fun, and the fact there are many ways to solves the Gravity Maze game challenges is a real winner for us.

It is a falling marble logic game; that has different challenges. The goal ultimately is to work your marble through the tower maze.

Every tower is unique with ramps and bridges. You build the maze and towers from the different card directions, and there are many different Gravity Maze options to build, including building your maze.

Included in the Gravity Maze game are 60 challenge cards for beginners to experts. As well as the solutions should you (we) ever get stuck.

When the marble reaches the target tower, you win.

The wonderful thing about the Gravity Maze game is it is unlike anything on the market. This will be one of the hottest games on the market in 2014, and we have already seen a ramp in sales as the word is starting to spread.

It challenges children in so many different ways. Reasoning, visual perception, logic, and patience. The wonderful thing about the Gravity Maze Game is that it so much fun, children will not realize just how wonderful this game is from a development perspective.

ThinkFun makes so many wonderful development toys for kids. We are proud to stock a wide variety of their product, and have a full collection you can also browse.

If you want a new game for Christmas, we would suggest this might be the one for 8 Years +.

One of the other smash hits in Australia from ThinkFun is Rush Hour suitable for 5 Years +.

To see Gravity Maze or the ThinkFun collection just click here.

Posted in Educational Games, gravity maze australia, Gravity Maze Game, ThinkFun Games

Hape Toys Made from Wood and Love

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

We are proud to stock an extensive range of Hape Wooden Toys. The craftsmanship that goes into each piece, there is no doubt that each and every one of the Hape Toys are made with love.

When we first bought our daughter the Hape Guitar, we were not sure what to expect. The beautiful little Guitar that turned up exceeded all our expectations. Not to mention that of our daughter's expectations.

Hape Guitar

The collection is not only musical, and these beautiful wooden toys also have a walk-a-long Puppy, push and pull Giraffe, and walk along Hedgehog.

Walk-a-long Puppy

Push and pull Giraffe

Walk along Hedgehog

One of my Husbands favourites in the range is the Hape Rock and Rhythm Band, and this is a Christmas present for our son and Dad :).

Rock and Rhythm Band

For the real little ones, the Hape little red rider is very popular and can be used as a car or as a walker. It is very versatile, and it will be the envy of every little kid. This little Hape Red Walker won the 2014 Toy of the Year Award in Finland.

Little red rider

Hape happens to be a global leader in high-quality and bamboo toys. They are one of the largest producers of toys made from sustainable materials.

They are very particular about design, production, and packaging. This shows in their workmanship.

Our collection of Hape Wooden Toys is building every day, and we currently carry over 100 of their products.

So whether it is a Hape Fridge, Marble run Quadrilla Autobahn or Quadrilla Cyclone set or Hape Little Plane you are after we will have them in stock.

Fridge

Quadrilla Autobahn

Quadrilla Cyclone set

Little Plane

As you are probably aware, all of the Hape toys are brilliant for child development. Dependent, of course, on the product you select will depend on the area they impact most.

This can range from developing motor skills, math skill, cognitive skills, through to social skills.

For us at KidzInc it is not only critical that the toys we sell are of the highest quality, but they must also add something to the child’s life skills.

We feel learning should be fun, not one time, but every single day. Even as adults, because when it enjoyable we all learn quicker.

Our little one’s are little sponges, and the absorb everything so quickly that is why having the right toys is critical.

We know Hape toys fit this ideal, and we are proud to sell them. For the complete range please click here.

Posted in educational toys, Hape Toys, toddler toys, toys for babies, toys for babies and toddlers, toys for preschoolers, wooden toys

Zuru My Magical Mermaid and Zuru Robo Fish

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

As the video says, Zuru My Magical Mermaid Playset is finally here. This is a new toy in 2014, and the Zuru My Magical Mermaid is the perfect girls toy for Christmas.

These little Zuru My Magical Mermaids come to life; this magical little mermaid loves to swim. Place her in the water and watch how she comes to life, her fins instantly through the water.

The Zuru My Magical Mermaid Playset is the perfect place to watch her come to life.
This little Zuru mermaid can swim on her back and go up and down.

Little girls and boys will be amazed as she swims in her way around the little mermaid playset, and at night how it glows in the light. The perfect night light?

Zuru My Magical Mermaid Playset

The Zuru toy range is special and if your little man wants something there is the Zuru Robo Fish.

These little Zuru Robo Fish also swim as soon as you put them in the water, and come in a range of different colors. The come in Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Yellow and the very famous Nemo fish.

Blue Green

Pink Purple

Yellow Nemo

Hard to imagine what the most popular one is :). Now I imagine that some fathers of little boys will ask where is the fishing set? What good is fish without a fish set?

Not quite a fishing set. But not to disappoint the Zuru Robo Fish also has a Robo Fish Net and Coral Playset, so you can scoop them out of that little pond at the park. Your son just might have accidentally dropped them in.

Robo Fish Net and Coral Playset

I forgot to mention that the little Zuru Robo Fish also come with an LED light, so not matter the conditions they can see their way around. You can also spot them anywhere, including a pond.

There is also the Zuru Robo Fish Remote Control. Yes, we know it is hard to believe were toys are heading.

Zuru Robo Fish Remote Control

Now you can control where your little fish is swimming, and choose up to five different swimming directions. Nemo will never get lost now, and if he does, you will be able to bring him home with the remote.

The Zuru Robo Fish is 100% waterproof, realistic, soft to touch, and their tails look just like the real thing.

Last on the list to tell you about is the Zuru Robo Fish Tropical Fish Bowl. You have fish you may as well buy a home for them if you do not already have one.

Zuru Robo Fish Tropical Fish Bowl

We love this lifelike pets, as they are as close to the real thing as you can get. If Robotic toys is of interest, please click through to see more here.

Posted in Robotic Toys, Zuru My Magical Mermaid, Zuru Robo Fish

Sylvanian Families Beechwood Hall at KidzInc

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

For anyone that knows the Sylvanian Families well, you will know that one of the prized pieces is the Sylvanian Families Beechwood Hall.

Beechwood Hall

Perhaps like us you originally started with the Sylvanian Families Cosy Cottage and added a few items here and there.

Cosy Cottage

But as you build the Sylvanian Families story, you know that the Beechwood Hall it a critical piece to have in the village.

My husband originally bought our daughter the Sylvanian Families Cosy Cottage. He was out shopping with her one day when she was only two.

Since that point, we have consistently added to our collection. One of the most practical and enjoyable pieces is the Sylvanian Families Beechwood Hall.

It is the versatility of the Beechwood Hall that makes it such a practical addition. It starts to build that village atmosphere.

You can place the Sylvanian Families pieces into all sorts of positions and places within the hall. It has a balcony and decking area, and five rooms that you can decorate.

The decking area can also be flipped around and turned its grass for those fun occasions.

The Sylvanian Families Beechwood hall also has two lights so you can use it for that night time events and entertainment.

It was one of those grand pieces that you just enjoy the more you play with it and decorate it.

When we added the Sylvanian Families Beechwood Hall to our collection, it just felt like the village was coming to life.

Now as I mentioned we originally started with the Sylvanian families cosy cottage starter home.

If you are new to the Sylvanian families range than the cosy cottage starter home is a great place to start.

This was our first piece as I mentioned, and we have been very happy with it. The Sylvanian families cosy cottage comes with Freya Chocolate Rabbit, a bed, table and chairs, oven, sink and accessories.

It is two levels as well, or what might call a loft. So there is two distinct areas to set up a bedroom and living room. It is wonderful little toy to start your collection out with.

Sylvanian families are continually adding to their collection. In 2014, they released some wonderful pieces just in time for Christmas.

Some the new pieces in 2014 include the Sylvanian families Country Doctor, just in case you need one for those medical emergencies. You know the ones where you eat too much at Christmas.

Country Doctor

Sylvanian families Toy Shop. You are probably not surprised that we like this one:)

Toy Shop

Sylvanian families Supermarket. Of course, you need to ensure you have all the food you need for Christmas.

Supermarket

If you would like to see all of the new pieces for 2014, you can click through to our new collection here.

I also forgot to mention they have also updated the Sylvanian families Cottage Starter Home. So if this is where you begin you will be getting the latest edition.

If you would like to see the full collection of Sylvanian Families, you can click through here.

So if you are looking to add the next piece to your village story and been thinking about the Sylvanian families Beechwood Hall, you will be very happy.

Or you are starting your story then the Sylvanian families cosy cottage starter home is a great place to begin.

Posted in sylvanian families, sylvanianfamilies, toys for preschoolers

Tegu Baby and Toddler Wooden Magnetic Blocks

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

Tegu wooden blocks must honestly be the most beautiful wooden magnetic blocks in the market. To see them, first hand is like receiving a gift from Apple.

From the packaging to the product every millimetre has been made with the utmost care. Tegu is clearly a company that creates products with the baby, toddler, preschooler and older child in mind.

The finish is smooth, and the colours are magical, taking nothing away from the fact they are wooden blocks. Everything is very natural.

All the Tegu blocks are magnetic which means your little one will have hours of fun playing with them, and help them learn cause and effect as they go.

They have taken the concept of toy block to another level. Whether you are after wooden baby blocks or wooden blocks for your toddler, or even older child these will not disappoint.

The Tegu magnetic wooden blocks are painted with water based colours leaving that natural wooden block look. These magnetic blocks are a lovely to hold and for baby or toddlers blocks; they are just ideal for little hands.

Tegu have made these blocks as heirloom quality blocks. So you can tell by this statement they have been made to last, and they are actually fun to play with regardless of age. But just perfect as baby blocks.

They come in a range of different options so you can start out small and build from there.

There is the Tegu 24 piece, where your baby or toddler is starting to build some interesting structures.

Tegu 24 Piece (Tint)

The Tegu Travel Tote for those trips were you want to bring something fun along for your toddler or baby (blocks sold separately).

Tegu Travel Tote

The Tegu Pocket Pouch which is perfect for keeping your child entertained when eating out.

Tegu Pocket Pouch Jungle

Or the Tegu 42 piece if you want your little one to have them all.

Tegu 42 piece (Jungle)

Tegu 42 piece (blues)

Tegu Sticky Monsters Beans and Tum Tum

New in 2017 is the Tegu Sticky Monster range, with the above Beans and Tum Tum winning the Spielwarenmesse Toy of The Year Award 2017 for the Baby and Infant Category.

And finally, the Classroom Kit for those families with more than one child, or if you want to create amazing and large structures.

Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks Classroom Kit

There are some other options in between, and this link will take you to the full range. We have the entire range available in Australia for you to chose from.

The Tegu magnetic blocks are great for babies or toddlers to develop fine motor skills. They learn cause and effect, patience and are awarded for the achievement. They can look back and be proud of their magnetic wooden block structures. Even if it is only 2 blocks sticking together.

So you have no doubt how much we love this product; we bought it ourselves. We bought this one for our son, as he loved his sisters Magna Tiles, but he is too young for that toy at the moment. That one will have to be a hand me down.

If we knew when our daughter was born this was such a good product we would have bought her Tegu magnetic blocks. As they have two Tegu colour designs.

One is very natural with earthy colours, whilst the other has pink in the collections, which most would suggest suits females more?

These magnetic blocks are first class, and if you are looking for that beautiful present for your baby, toddler, preschooler and the older child you will be very happy.

Please click here through to the full collection available in Australia of the Tegu magnetic wooden blocks.

Posted in baby toys, building blocks, buy tegu australia, Tegu, tegu 24, tegu 48, tegu australia, tegu blocks, tegu blocks australia, tegu online australia, tegu pocket, toddler toys, toys for babies and toddlers, wooden blocks, wooden building blocks, Wooden magnetic blocks, wooden toys

Melissa and Doug Puzzles for Everyone

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

If you have heard of Melissa and Doug Puzzles, you will know that they have been making puzzles for children since inception.

They built their business because they felt there were not enough toys on the market that helped children develop.

Melissa and Doug Puzzles is only part of their range, but a very special part.

We carry most puzzles they have in Australia, and if you are after a particular one that is not stocked, we will try and obtain it for you.

They define their puzzles into age groups. Although depending on your child’s development stage, you can certainly try more complex puzzles.

In the 1-2 year bracket, Melissa and Doug Puzzles include; House Pets, Barnyard Animals, Jungle Friends and Large Farm.

House Pets Jumbo Knob Puzzle

Barnyard Animals Jumbo Knob Puzzle

Jungle Friends Jumbo Knob Puzzle

Large Farm Jumbo Knob Puzzle

They also have Fire Trucks, Princess, Numbers as well as Shapes. So the range and options are larger.

Fire Truck Chunky Puzzle

Princess Chunky Puzzle

Numbers Peg Puzzle

Shapes Peg Puzzle

Melissa and Doug Puzzles are great for teaching toddlers about shapes, animals, and numbers. The full collection is teaching them much more.

Continuing in the range there is the 3 - 5 years of age bracket. These Melissa and Doug Puzzles come to life, as the pieces are smaller and the detail greater.

You have the Construction Site, Prehistoric Sunset (Dinosaurs), Rescue Vehicles and a lot more. Each one of these is great for helping children develop motor skills and enjoy learning through puzzles.

Construction Site - 12 Piece

Prehistoric Sunset - 24 Piece

To The Rescue - 24 Piece

In the same range there is a Princess, Fairy Tale and the every popular Busy Barn. One of the puzzles that we chose for our kids is the 3d cube sets of Pets. This puzzle enables your children to make many different puzzles and adds a level of complexity.

Woodland Princess - 24 Piece

Fairy Tale Friendship Floor Puzzle - 24 Piece

Busy Barn Shaped Floor Puzzle - 32 Piece

Pets Cub Puzzle

In this bracket, Melissa and Doug Puzzles get quite advanced with a Maze Puzzle, Alphabet Puzzle. They even have a Wooden Bear Family Dress Up Puzzle :). There are, of course, many more in the range and even a Knights and Dragons Puzzle.

Farm Maze

Alphabet Wooden Puzzle Cards

Wooden Bear Family Dress-Up

Knights & Dragons Puzzle - 48 Piece

All these wonderful designs and shapes make learning very enjoyable for your child.

The last age bracket is the 5 years + range, and you will find some amazing puzzles in this range. You will also note that some of these puzzles are included in the 3-5 bracket.

This is because as children learn through practice they can become very advanced with puzzles. You watch them, as they do the same ones over and again.

In fact, our four-year-old daughter can do puzzles better than dad, but keep that between us.

In this range of the Melissa and Doug Puzzles there are the 96 pieces Princesses Puzzle, Wooden Cards of Numbers and Alphabets.

Princess Puzzle - 96 Piece

Numbers Wooden Puzzle Cards

Alphabet Wooden Puzzle Cards

This is where your child needs to connect the right letter with the right word or the right number with the right number of pictures in the piece.

Melissa and Doug Puzzles are beautifully made, and regardless of which one you might like for your child they will bring you both hours of fun.

The sense of achievement they get from completing a puzzle is lovely to watch. It also fantastic to help them through the process, working together and building that special bond.

Puzzles as you probably are aware are a wonderful development tool for children, teaching them motor skills, both fine and major.

They teach them cognitive skills as the solve the problems as well as emotional skills as they learn patience and are rewarded by the completion of a beautiful picture.

Clearly we love Melissa and Doug Puzzles, and that is because we know you will love them too.

Posted in developing confidence in kids, fine motor skills, jigsaw puzzles, melissa & doug, melissa & doug puzzles, Melissa and doug, Melissa and Doug Australia, problem solving skills for kids, puzzles

An Age Guide to Puzzles by Melissa & Doug

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Lubica Misevski

Pieces of the Puzzle - A Level-by-Level Infographic Guide by Melissa & Doug.

Which puzzle is perfect for your kids? This easy reference guide walks you through the options - including chunky shapes and boards, sturdy wooden jigsaws, giant floor puzzles, and more! - to find just the right fit for puzzlers of every age and stage.