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Lalaloopsy Crumbs Sugar Cookie
by sparkleychel
== Lalaloopsy Crumbs Sugar Cookie Mini Doll ==
Back in 2010 M.G.A Entertainment released a new creation the Lalaloopsy dolls , my daughter then aged 3 years was transfixed by the bright colourful and very girly adverts that were showing on Nickjr. And that's where the love of all things loopsy began.
Originally ... there were just 8 dolls released in series 1 , and Crumbs Sugar Cookie is one of those original 8. She is still one of the most popular Lalaloopsy dolls and have been released again in different mini doll sets and wearing different clothes. I know we have some series 9 dolls, and with usually 8 dolls is each series you can imagine how many dolls there are now, all unique in their own way . They promote the idea that old can become new with the doll's being created from old material .The ethos around the design is that it teaches children that everybody is unique in their own special way.
According to company press releases, the dolls were, "Designed to encourage a child's imagination and creativity" and "teach important life lessons such as diversity, individuality and the idea that everything deserves a second life."
Crumbs was one of the 1st Lalaloopsy mini dolls we bought , at the time i had to order them all off the internet but now 2 years on they are popping up everywhere . The R.R.P of the mini dolls is £5.99 but i usually get them from the toyshop.com for £4.50 .
== The Box==
Like all mini Lalaloopsy dolls , Crumbs comes in her own house shaped box. The house is basically the box , with the dolls packaged between 2 clear plastic boxes at the front . Once you cut around on the back of the box the front comes away and your house is ready , the door is perforated for easy opening. The houses do vary slightly in shape but are all roughly 10 cms across and 15 cms high. They are made from a smooth coated cardboard , and have a wider base so they do stand independently .
The boxes, if prevented from getting squashed are still going strong and a nice extra play item.
Crumbs's house is decorated to look like a cookie shop / cafe , with a menu on the wall and picture of her pet mouse and lots of sugary sweets on the outside .
== The Doll ==
Crumbs Sugar Cookie is a 3 inch mini doll . She comes wearing a pink dress , with yellow gingham check pinny , pink knee high baseball boots , and has bright pink hair. The mini dolls are solid dolls and you can not undress them , but the arms and legs are movable and they will stay in the sitting position .
Her personality says because of her sugary-sweetness and big heart, Crumbs is very well known and liked. Often her time is spent baking, and when it isn't, she's more than likely setting up a tea party and inviting friends over for some treats.
Crumbs Sugar Cookie has perfect manners at all times and while she is gentle and kind, she can also be stern when she has to be.
== Accessories ==
Crumbs comes with her very own pet mouse , he is tiny but exactly the same as the pet mouse that comes with the large dolls , well except his ear hasn't been nibbled ! .
Crumbs also comes with a heart shaped bowl complete with cookie mixture, A spoon , and a tray of heart shaped cookies .
These are tiny but well made with lots of detail and fit the whole theme of the doll.
== Thoughts ==
Crumbs was one of our 1st Lalaloopsy mini dolls , and is still one of my daughter's favourite dolls . She is bright and pretty and loves cookies what is not to love about her . Our Crumbs has been loved and played with for 2 years now , we still have all the tiny accessories which just proves how much it has been cherished .
These dolls are perfect for imaginative play , and the perfect size for small hands to hold and take with them, or pop in your bag.
My daughter loves to re-enact the Lalaloopsy dvd with her dolls , and will play along with them while she is watching clips on the Lalaloopsy website as well as making up a whole range of stories of her own .
My daughter also loves to learn about their personalities and mirrors that in her play using it to create stories that would be true to Lalaloospy life . She also remembers which pet and accessory go with each doll so good for memory skills too .
All in all 5 out of 5 .
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Lalaloopsy Sugar and Spice Bun Bun Sticky Icing
by sparkleychel
== Lalaloopsy Mini Dolls Bun Bun Sticky Icing ==
Lalaloopsy are a range of dolls from M.G.A.Entertainment. The original story is they were rag dolls, that magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn . They were made from material that corresponded to their personality .
As the range grew in popularity they ... were quick to release new dolls , Bun Bun Sticky Icing is a series 8 doll and was number 2 of the original 4 that were released in 2011 , since then 4 more have been added to the series . This series is slightly different in that they are made from food and form part of the Lalaloopsy Shoppes collection.
== The Box ==
All mini Lalaloopsy dolls come in small boxes that turn into a house . If you carefully cut the selotape on the back that holds the front clear plastic case it will release the cardboard house easily . It is already fully formed the only thing you have to do is open the door which is perforated for you . The clear front is 2 pieces that hold the mini doll and accessories in between them and they are easy to pop out .
Bun Bun's house is decorated to look like a cinnamon bun shop . The inside has a menu and pictures of cinnamon buns on the walls . The outside is again covered in cinnamon buns and frosting , on the back it tells you a little about her .
Bun Bun Sticky Icing was born on October 4th she was made from a cinnamon roll. She has a big personality that's a real treat. A great friend shes's the friend to have around when you're in a sticky situation.
== The Doll ==
Bun Bun like all mini dolls stands 3 inches high ,and what she lacks in size she makes up for in cuteness . She has shiny, almost glittery cream hair which is more unusual as most of the Lalaloopsy have matt hair, and a cute little cinnamon roll hat . She has the traditional black button eyes , but does have the cutest little sprinkling of freckles across her nose which again is not common with the Lalaloopsy dolls.
Her dress is none other than a cinnamon bun and has a tiered effect and she's wearing pink knee high socks and red shoes .
Her arms and legs are movable and although she can not stand alone , those little matchstick legs just couldn't handle it , they do sit up and stay in that position.
==Accessories ==
Bun Bun comes with her very own pet snail , tray of cinnamon buns, jar of cinnamon sticks, and a set of heart shaped measuring spoons . All the accessories are tiny 1-2 cms at most, but perfect and full of detail . They are not cheap extra bits added for the sake of it , but all part of the dolls personality. Even the pet snail has been decorated to look like icing to keep in with the theme.
== My Thoughts ==
Mmmmm I'm hungry is my 1st thought and i'd love a cinnamon roll ! but back to the doll .
We love Lalaloopsy dolls and as i have said before, have collected over 70 mini dolls in 2 years now and only 3 breakages which shows the great quality and they are played with every day , they have been on planes , trains and cars , taken to the beach , put in the bath , my daughter doesn't do anything without a Lalaloopsy or two. Due to the tiny size they are very transportable and perfect for out and about .
All of the Lalaloopsy dolls are cute but Bun Bun's hair and cute little freckles make her stand out from the crowd .
5 out of 5 .
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Lalaloopsy Silly Pet Parade Motorised Train
by sparkleychel
== Mini Lalaloopsy Silly Pet Parade Motorised Train ==
Lalaloopsy are rag dolls that magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn and live in the wonderful Lalaloopsy Land created by M.G.A. Entertainment. Part of their charm is their personalities and that each doll comes with his or her own pet .
The Lalaloopsy ... train is made to take the pets on a silly pet parade around Lalaloopsy Land.
The R.R.P of the train is around £14.99 and can often be found on Amazon.co.uk for around £12-13, that is where i purchased ours from.
==The box ==
The train comes in a cardboard backed blister pack . The front is see through and you can see the train, carriage, crossroads post and pet pig clearly. The packaging is not excessive , but then as I will explain later the train is small so it is not needed. It is not the biggest sized gift and initially I did think it didn't look like it was worth the money .
== The Train ==
The train measures 10 cms in length [not including the catch to join the carriage] 7 cms in height and 6 cms wide at the widest part . It has the famous button detail as the wheels and a seat for the driver. The seat is a good size and comes with an elasticated seat belt . Any Lalaloopsy mini doll will fit in and can drive the train without falling out .
The train, for its size does have some weight to it , this is thanks to the battery compartment build in underneath the train . The train takes 2 AAA batteries which are supplied with the train.
To make the train move and play the Lalaloopsy music you press down on the button in the funnel .
The train then moves along whilst playing the Lalaloopsy theme tune music as well as some train noises and bells . To stop the train you press the same button .
==The Carriage ==
The train also comes with a small carriage for the pet pig . The carriage measures 5cms in length and 4 cms high and wide , and has a rocking crib type basket attached . The basket has a little raised plastic button to which the pig will sit on and stays nice and safe whilst moving . The carriage attaches to the train with a little drop in hook . It's not the best connection and does come off a little too often for my liking.
The train also comes with a pink pet pink belonging to the Pepper Pots 'n' Pans doll and a crossroads signpost , both small but as always full of detail.
Unfortunately there is no doll with this set, which is such a shame as it would of been the perfect set to introduce a new doll with a train loving personality .
The age range on the train is 4 years plus which I feel is suitable .
There are 4 extra carriages you can buy to complete your silly pet parade train , but as these are all sold separately at a cost of around £8 each this would turn into a very expensive train.
== My Thoughts ==
For every good point about the train there is unfortunately a bad point . The music is great very jolly and cute the 1st time , even the 2nd time isn't too bad but by the time is been playing again and again you want to scream at it ! There is no way to make the train drive without the music so you are stuck with it again and again . And if like me you know the words to the Lalaloopsy tune you find yourself singing it for the rest of the day !
The train drives well on hard floors but the connection to the carriage could be better and it does disconnect a lot more than it should.
Value for money unfortunately the train isn't , for just the basic train without a doll I think £15 is expensive and the ferris wheel set or the school bus set that Lalaloopsy do are better value as they both include a doll for the same price.
If you were to buy the extra carriages the cost would jump to around £47 which is far too much for the size of the set , especially as you would not have a mini doll with any of them
Overall it has to be 3 out of 5 , could of been so much better .
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