SCOOB! Action Figures & Mystery Machine - Review

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Did you know that it's been over 50 years since the first episode of Scooby-Doo? The show and characters are still ever so popular which is evident in the newest film; SCOOB! The film is due to hit the UK cinemas sometime this year - we'll certainly be going to see it when we can. To mark the occasion the kids were sent two products from the new SCOOB! toy range - brought to you by Character Options.

The SCOOB! action figure pack contains 6 different characters from the new film - Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Blue Falcon, Dick Dastardly, Dusty Rotten, and Black Rotten - his two robot companions. Each figure is so well made, the largest standing at five inches tall - to scale to the Mystery Machine and other playsets. They have such attention to detail, many of which are articulated on the joints - great for roleplaying! Noah took a shine to Blue Falcon - proclaiming that he was his new favourite superhero. 

The SCOOB! action figure pack is suitable for children from 3 years of age and retails at £9.99 - which I think is excellent value for money. They are great for playing with or without the Mystery Machine.

Next, we have the Mystery Machine itself - in all it's glory! This toy really packs a punch when you see it displayed in the packaging - the kids couldn't wait to open it up and get playing with it. It was quite tricky getting it out of the box as it required a screwdriver, but once we were in - we were in!

The Mystery Machine comes with a Shaggy figure which is exactly the same as one that comes with the action figure set. It has room in the passenger seat and inside for other figures - all sold separately. It can be pushed along as a stand-alone vehicle and can be opened up to reveal a playset. Once opened up there's not much to do inside and all the details are created visually by stickers - that said the kids don't seem to mind. I also found it quite refreshing that it doesn't require batteries or make any atrocious sounds - thank heavens for small mercies!

Noah and Ava really enjoy playing with the new SCOOB! toys - creating their own mysteries to solve! We've been watching reruns of the cartoon due to playing with them and they've added so much excitement for the new film too. You can buy these toys and more online at Argos.

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Peppa's Day at the Zoo & Peppa Pig Classic Car - Review

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Ava is one of Peppa Pig's biggest fans - I think she'd spend all day watching the show on TV if I let her. Her love of the show has well and truly made her obsessed with all things Peppa - she has Peppa bedding, clothing, books, pens, and of course toys! With this in mind, I was more than happy to accept two new Peppa Pig toys to review.

Character Toys recently released a dozen new playsets to their already extensive range of Peppa Pig toys - all the new products have a vehicle and storybook theme which adds a whole new element to play. We received the Classic Car with Peppa Pig and Peppa's Day at the Zoo playsets - both looked fantastic and Ava couldn't wait to play with them.

The Peppa Pig Classic Car set consists of yes, you guessed it, Peppa Pig and her family's famous little red car. It's suitable for children from 3 years of age and retails at £11.00. There's a large space in the driver's seat, ready and waiting for Mummy or Daddy Pig to buckle up and drive away - though they aren't included with the set. The passenger seats are just the right size for Peppa as they are to scale to the figures. Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and friends can be purchased with other playsets.

Peppa's Day at the Zoo set is so much fun and the one that Ava wanted to open first. The set includes x3 character; Peppa Pig, Gerald Giraffe, and Mr. Lion, a zoo sign, zoo cart, tortoise, and butterfly cage. Again, this toy is suitable for children from 3 years of age and retails at £13.00. Mr. Lion looks amazing and is a real showstopper - Ava hasn't put him down since she opened the pack this morning. How cool is he?

Ava has had so much fun playing with these sets this afternoon - it's been a joy watching her create different role-play scenarios with the different characters and accessories. It's also great how these playsets can be interchanged and the more sets you have, the more fun you'll have! You can purchase Peppa's Day at the Zoo Book & Peppa Pig Classic Car online at Argos.