This will not be a full review of Gigi and her puppies, but just a quick description of this toy and some of the things that were different from what I experienced with Snow and her kittens.
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| Two puppies from Puppy Surprise, "Gigi." |
Showing posts with label Puppy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Puppy. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Puppy Surprise Problems
I had such a fun time with my Kitty Surprise cat, Snow, that I decided to buy one of the new Puppy Surprise toys, too. I was especially interested to see the dalmatian character, "Gigi," because she is advertised as having two "magic" babies with eyes that can change from open to closed with the application of cold water. That sounded fun and intriguing to me...even though I was warned that the effect wasn't great.
This will not be a full review of Gigi and her puppies, but just a quick description of this toy and some of the things that were different from what I experienced with Snow and her kittens.
This will not be a full review of Gigi and her puppies, but just a quick description of this toy and some of the things that were different from what I experienced with Snow and her kittens.
Monday, September 15, 2014
New Kitty Surprise by Just Play
Once again, I got sidetracked from another review I am writing because of a routine stop at Toys R Us. I don't regularly check the stuffed animal section at this store, but the other day there were no new dolls to look at, and so I wandered into some less-frequented aisles. To my amazement, I saw three pink boxes with Kitty Surprise plush inside! I absolutely love surprises, and so this is one of my favorite toys of all time.
The "Surprise" line of stuffed toys started way back in the early 1990s with vinyl-faced plush dogs, cats, ponies, bears and bunnies that came with an undisclosed number of babies in their bellies. The original animals were released by Hasbro. Playskool (a division of Hasbro) re-introduced the line in 2005 with a few changes. The new animals (only cats, dogs and rabbits this time) did not have vinyl faces and resembled more typical stuffed toys. A couple of years ago, I looked at some of the Puppy Surprise toys that were made by Playskool in 2005. Those toys didn't last long on the market, and so when they were discontinued, I figured we had heard the last of this brand.
As it turns out, the line has now been turned over to Just Play (whose Doc McStuffins doll I recently reviewed), and the design has gone back to a vinyl-faced version similar to that of the original toys. So far, there are only dogs and cats in this new collection. I found several of the cats at my local Toys R Us, and thought the pink and white kitty, "Snow," was especially cute:
The "Surprise" line of stuffed toys started way back in the early 1990s with vinyl-faced plush dogs, cats, ponies, bears and bunnies that came with an undisclosed number of babies in their bellies. The original animals were released by Hasbro. Playskool (a division of Hasbro) re-introduced the line in 2005 with a few changes. The new animals (only cats, dogs and rabbits this time) did not have vinyl faces and resembled more typical stuffed toys. A couple of years ago, I looked at some of the Puppy Surprise toys that were made by Playskool in 2005. Those toys didn't last long on the market, and so when they were discontinued, I figured we had heard the last of this brand.
As it turns out, the line has now been turned over to Just Play (whose Doc McStuffins doll I recently reviewed), and the design has gone back to a vinyl-faced version similar to that of the original toys. So far, there are only dogs and cats in this new collection. I found several of the cats at my local Toys R Us, and thought the pink and white kitty, "Snow," was especially cute:
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| Kitty Surprise "Snow," by Just Play, $24.99. |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A Few Really Quick Things
I have a few quick things to share with you tonight. First, am I the only person who didn't realize that you could buy the Skull Shores greyscale Frankie online at (almost) NORMAL RETAIL? I wanted this doll really badly, but assumed she would be impossible to find and/or super-expensive (more like $40). Apparently not. If you're like me, and have been hoping for this doll, check out the options on Amazon!
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| Now $11.99, free shipping! |
Friday, March 16, 2012
Puppy Surprise by Playskool
I am going to veer away from my normal doll talk to share two things with you. First, an awesome toy called Puppy Surprise. Remember how I mentioned a while back about how much I like surprises? Well, this toy is perfect for me. It's perfect for a lot of kids in the 4-8 year old range, too, in my experience. I think I have bought one of these for almost every kid I know in that age range.
What is Puppy Surprise? It is a plush dog who is pregnant (stuffed) with removable puppies. The surprise is, you don't know how many puppies she has until you open the box (and the dog). She could have anywhere from 2 to 4 puppies, and if she has 4, one of them is likely to be a runt. It's awesome. The puppies are also gendered, so you don't know if you're going to get boys or girls...or both. Playskool isn't making Puppy Surprise anymore, but there are plenty to be found on eBay for about $4 (opened) to $20 (unopened).
In the early 90s, Hasbro made a similar toy, also called Puppy Surprise, but these dogs had vinyl faces. The older toys are also still available on eBay, but they tend to command higher prices, especially if the set is complete and in good shape. I like both versions, but slightly prefer the newer ones because they are all plush.
A few years ago, when these started to go on clearance, I hoarded a ton of them so I could give them away as gifts. I have a few left over. Let's have some fun with them!
What is Puppy Surprise? It is a plush dog who is pregnant (stuffed) with removable puppies. The surprise is, you don't know how many puppies she has until you open the box (and the dog). She could have anywhere from 2 to 4 puppies, and if she has 4, one of them is likely to be a runt. It's awesome. The puppies are also gendered, so you don't know if you're going to get boys or girls...or both. Playskool isn't making Puppy Surprise anymore, but there are plenty to be found on eBay for about $4 (opened) to $20 (unopened).
In the early 90s, Hasbro made a similar toy, also called Puppy Surprise, but these dogs had vinyl faces. The older toys are also still available on eBay, but they tend to command higher prices, especially if the set is complete and in good shape. I like both versions, but slightly prefer the newer ones because they are all plush.
A few years ago, when these started to go on clearance, I hoarded a ton of them so I could give them away as gifts. I have a few left over. Let's have some fun with them!
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| Playskool Puppy Surprise (discontinued). |
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