Toy Reviews

What did you think of the last lot of toys you hired from us? Share your thoughts so other parents can pick toys suitable for their kids, and help let the library know which toys you want to see more of.
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Hen Puzzle

Foot Puzzle

Bus Stop Numbers Game

Hot Air Balloon Puzzle

Rush Hour Puzzle

Black Peak Puzzle

Thomas the Tank Engine Puzzle

Soundtracks Game

The Fluffytails Puzzle

Penguins Puzzle

Octagram Puzzle

Animal Soundtracks

Vicky VW Puzzle

Ducks Puzzle

Clown Puzzle

Fish Knob Puzzle

Circular Animal Puzzle

Teaching Clock

Dress Teddy Wooden Puzzle

Little People House

Poppy's Pony Adventure

Elephant cake tin

Train set

Great toy, tricky to put together without the picture but fun for the boys who can race cars and trains round the tracks thro the tunnels and down the hill

Under 2's abacus

Cot

We already have one of these so it wasn't so well received, however this is a simple, well made toy that little girls should like.

Rings and pegs

This is a fun and simple game to play with the kids. Even if you have to let them stand so close that they are standing over it :)

Space Station

Space station complete with 2 shuttles, 4 astronauts, and a moon buggy, this is pretty cool. And not just for boys.

Penguin Sled

This toy is pretty cool. Looks more like a duck than a penguin, but definitely cooler than all the other toboggans on the mountain. Our 3 1/2 year old was getting a bit big for this, but still fun.

Dolls House

Another great indoor toy, will definitely be hiring this one again for my 3 and 4 year old girls. This house folds out a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, and comes with plenty inside - including 6 people so there is less potential for arguments.
My only concern was hunting down all the pieces when it was due back.

Tandem Trike

This toy gives me mixed feelings. The kids love it, but it causes too many fights! It's a perfect size for our 4 year old, who is loving riding along the streets, but it's a bit too heavy for the 3 year old - especially when the 4 year old is on the back.
This toy gets a lot of looks from the public - I must admit, it's a pretty cool bike :)

Kids bike

We hired this bike (and another just like it) last week and the kids (3+4 years) are going nuts over them. Without the pedals in the way, the kids whizz all over the driveway on these and are quite happy to ride to daycare etc.

I think it's good for them to get the balance of riding a bike but without having to worry about pedals.

These have to go back tomorrow for the stocktake - I'm pretty sure they will notice them missing!

Fisher Price Beach House

This beach house keeped the girls (3+4 years) entertained for plenty of time, and our collection of Polly Pockets made themselves very comfortable in the pool and spa.

The coolest thing about this toy is the Ned Flanders (from The Simpsons) character that comes with it. I have no idea if this is deliberate, or a mismatch from another set.