Amazing Animals to Magnificent Minis – Popular Toys that are Creating a Buzz

With so many great toys available at The Entertainer, sometimes the sheer choice can seem a little overwhelming. But whether it’s in-store or online, we’re always here to help.

We’ve taken a look at some popular toys creating a buzz at the moment and why we think they’re so great! Read on to find out about some of our favourites.

Brilliant Beasts

Animal toys are always must-haves, with them being a great way to introduce children to cute and cuddly creatures without the responsibility of the real thing.

Pets Alive bring play to life with interactive toys that provide endless adventures with all sorts of friends, from domestic pets to animals of a little more exotic nature. Mama Turtle & Baby Surprise brings the excitement of seeing a mother turtle hatch her eggs to you. With 4 eggs to hatch and real swimming action in her own tank, simply fill it with water and watch Mama Turtle come to life.

Robo Alive adds a touch of realism to robotic animals, with fish that swim on contact with water or slithering snakes with realistic skin texture and movements. Elevate the drama with slime and water activated Deep Sea Monster Surprise. Break open the barrel to find either a sneaky octopus or chomping shark to assemble.

Cuddly Creatures

Soft toys are always popular for their cuddly nature that gives you something to snuggle up with. Great for something to hold at bedtime or to have as a friend to take with you wherever you go.

Rainbocorns are plush pals with unicorn-like horns, these soft and smiley friends come in mystery eggs, so you have the fun and excitement of finding out who is inside. Mamacorns are a range of these unique beasts that have their own pouch containing baby versions of each lovable buddy.

Hug-A-Lumps are the soft toy that hug you back. Weighted to add a soothing sense of calm to each cuddle, they come in 8 adorable characters including Hazel the Bunny, with her reassuring smile and adorable floppy ears. Usually weighing 1.5kg, Hug-A-Lumps Baby are slightly lighter for those little huggers, with 11 relaxing companions coming in at just 0.23kgs.

Snackles are squishy sidekicks that love a good snack. Whether it’s a super-sized 36cm plush like Finn the Shark, or something smaller but just as delightful in the Disney 12cm Mystery Capsules, which feature your favourite film characters with a delicious treat, you’re sure to find one you love.

Magical Miniatures

The world of miniatures is always fascinating, whether its assembling accessories that are ideal for dollhouses and playsets, or collecting ultra-detailed minis for play and display.

Mini Brands shrink down all your favourite foodstuffs in their Shrink the Fridge Playset. Stock your mini-fridge and arrange your items in a cool collectible that includes a working UV light. With mystery capsules that contain different dishes to help you add to your collection, Disney Snacks Mystery Capsules, offer up tasty treats inspired by iconic Disney characters to add to your fridge.

Despite their mighty name, MAX building blocks allow you to create pint-sized pieces to play with. The MAX Retro Collection Mystery Capsules contain building sets of vintage tech like a classic computer or arcade machine that you can make yourself and display with ease.

Action Packed Adventure

Toys that help create a sense of adventure these are ideal for those packed with energy who love to create their own storylines and get their hands dirty.

Smashers are eggs you have to smash your way into and uncover toys buried in sand and slime. Discover giants of the Jurassic age with Smashers Dino Island Mega Jurassic Mystery Egg 2 Pack, or unearth an unlikely meeting with the Smashers Vs Aliens Rocket Mystery Capsules.

XSHOT are the ultimate in blaster action! Take your battles to the next level with these high-performance blasters, be it the XSHOT Skins Pro Series Longshot Blaster for long range accuracy, or the XSHOT Insanity Motorized Rage Fire for 40 dart, rapid-fire carnage. Let battle commence and hit the field of play with the ultimate weapon.

Whether you’re looking for something soft, want to find something that encourages creative play, or aren’t quite sure what you want and need a little direction, we’ve got it all. Discover our extensive range and bring home something sure to make them smile.

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