IDO3d Vertical Design Studio Review

We recently got offered the chance to review the Ido3D vertical Design studio and I knew my son would be desperate to try it. He has seen it on the tv and always goes "Some of that stuff looks sick". The idea of drawing in the air is rather cool and personally I couldn't wait to try it out myself. 

We were sent the Vertical design Studio set which retails on £24.99 and comes with 4 pens, a vertical light, two moulds and templates to design up to 20 different things. Obviously you dont have to follow the templates but they are there if your child need some guidance. The template sheet can help you make a helicopter, dinosaur and a bike.

It took Asti a little while to get to grips with the product but after a while he was practicing building towers. We then tried to make a dinosaur with that you follow the lines on the template. After a few attempts we realised we were not putting the gel think enough on the lines. 

 Asti aged Ten worked on making the dinosaur but gave up midway and was making towers. I took over and tried to make the tower a few times I make a mistake but it was easy to wipe of when you go wrong. We didn't make the exact dinosaur in the end but was fun filling out the lines. 

For Asti he gave up interest which was a shame because it is quite fun. If your child loves craft then I am sure they would love this. The fact that you can draw 3D objects is quite fun you need to have a steady hand and a lot of patience so is much more suitable for an older child. My Ami who is 4 was desperate to have a go and she loved it too. She make al ot of shapes and even tried to write her name. 

The set we reviewed is available for £24.99 and the IDO3D Pens are available on Amazon and several other retailers. Find out more here. While you’re checking out those retailers, be sure to take a look around the entire website. You’ll find 3D art tutorials, fun craft ideas, and information about some of the world’s greatest artists.

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Henry Toy Vacuum Review

My kids are obsessed with our Henry Hoover. Literally since they were babies they would follow me round and try and sit on the hoover. In fact the still do, they steal it off me and ask to hoover. It means hoovering takes 10 times as long but they love it.

I knew when I was asked to review a toy Henry hoover my kids would be over the moon, they make me get the big one out straight away and hoover. Lets just say since having the toy version I have never hoovered more in my life. My two toddlers love role play and especially love cleaning. They have actually shared it only because one of them had to have the big hoover first.

The Hoover is light weight and aimed for children over 3. Sonny who is nearly two loved it just as much. All the pieces can be stored inside the henry and even come with a little dust pan and brush. He really is identical to the bigger version and even has pretend little buttons. The little hoover also works as a very light weight hoover. Ami hasn't been impressed with it, she get cross that it does pick up somethings. I did explain it is just a toy but she gave it to Son Son to have a go.

Henry is on wheels and also has a wind up cord too so the children can be just like mummy when hoovering. I love it now every time I hoover Ami gets her little hoover out, it really is the sweetest thing ever. Like our big henry the tubing isn't that strong and I hope it lasts with two squabbling toddlers.

It really has taken the kids role play to another level, they always want to help. Even Asti my 8 year old wanted to get involved although he ACTUALLY hoovered. The Casdon Henry hoover retails at only £19.99 and is such a bargain. They have a large range of other cleaning toys too, if thats what your children love. It is aimed at ages 3-8 and really is a big thumbs up from us.

Dora and Friends Sing-a-long and Dora Toy Review

Have you seen Dora lately she’s moved to the city and suddenly got more grown up (and may I say tolerable). My children are big Nick Jr fans and love anything they show on that channel with Dora in the City being one of their faves. What’s great that at the moment Nick Jr are running 3 hours of Sing Along with Dora. Its not just Dora its all the other characters too, I have looked like the coolest mum ever lately singing along to the songs. OK maybe not coolest and the toddlers told me to be quiet  but one day soon I am hoping. 

Whats even more fun is the new range of Dora and friends toy range. To celebrate this many Smyths Toy Superstores accorss the country where your children are invited to sing along with Dora. The booths will be at some sky stands as well as smyth stores too where your child can make a video of them singing along with Dora and her friends. Im personally practicing my spanish so I can join in too (if I am aloud to by the toddlers).

The booths will be at the following places. We will be at the Westwood Cross Dora sing along next Tuesday. Very Excited.. I mean the kids are. Well all except my eldest who will be embarrassed. 

SMYTHS TOY SUPERSTORES

Waterfields Retail Park, Watford (Dora costume Character) 27th July

Westwood Cross Shopping Park, Thanet - 28th July

St Davids Retail Park, Swansea - 29th July

Crown Retail Park, Leeds, (Dora costume Character) 31st July

Clifton Moor Retail Park, York (Dora costume Character) 3rd August

Ravenhead Retail Park, St Helens, 5th August

Halls Mill Retail Park, Bury, 6th August

Middle engine Lane, Wallsend, 10th August

Glasgow Fort Shopping Park, Glasgow (Dora costume Character) 12th August

Boulevard Retail Park, Aberdeen, (Dora costume Character) 14th August

SKY RETAIL STANDS

The Centre MK, Milton Keynes 25th-26th July

White Rose, Leeds 1st-2nd August

Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle 8th-9th August

Bon Accord, Aberdeen, 15th-16th August

We also got sent a fab range of Dora toys which have had my toddlers fighting over for days. That is always a good sign they loved the Dora and Kate Dolls the most which I had to keep on separating in order for the squabbling to subside. They came in the most fabulous hamper it was like Christmas, the hamper included the Dora and Kate Doll as mentioned above, Dora’s magic charm bracelet, the Dora Smartphone and Dora’s Adventure Charms

The Dolls are 8” tall and both have a tiny dog charm to go onto the charm bracelet. They also have little shoes that fall off constantly so I taped them on in the end. The outfits are the same as on the tv and the have moveable parts. They were the firm favourite with Ami and Son Son, they both love little dolls at the moment Son Son kept on kissing them which got him told off by Ami. They are only £10.99 which I think is rather reasonable.

The hamper also contained the magic charm bracelet too, which if you have seen the show (guilty) she uses her charm bracelet to solve her little problems in the City. They also come with two extra ones which if your not a greedy toddler who hates sharing you could possibly share. There is a wide range for your child to attach to eh bracelet. The charm bracelet retails at £9.99. 

Another favourite with my two toddlers was Doras smartphone. Ami at 2 is always saying she doesn’t have a phone and she was ecstatic. When you press it is plays an array of ringtones and phrase from the show. Son Son pretends its Nanna not that she is spanish or sounds remotely like her but he loves it too. 

We also received another Dora Magic Adventure charms which contains a little Dora and another bracelet. This meant they could have one each but I did have to hide the little figure before the fights erupted over who gets baby Dora. This set is only £7.99 perfect for a little party gift. 

So if you are looking for something to entertain the children in the summer holidays head on down to a event near you and try and get a selfie with Dora.