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Showing posts with label Puppy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Puppy. Show all posts
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!
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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