This year I’ve really been introduced to some amazing toys….some that can do amazing things….some that teach amazing things….and some that you just know are special. Lalaloopsy is one line of toys that both teach amazing things and are toys that I can just feel are very special. Lalaloopsy really has that retro feel that takes me back to my own childhood, even though it’s a very chic, modern toy.
Lalaloopsy Sew Magical! Sew Cute! is yet another great toy manufactured by MGA Entertainment. They have introduced new characters this year, including even a boy Lalaloopsy, Patch Treasurechest. They also have a new movie coming to DVD in the spring of 2012. Lalaloopsy carries another great message for children and that is that it’s good to have diversity, to be different, to be yourself. They also carry the concept that everything that we can think of can be recycled and used again, leaving behind no waste. Just to tell you a little bit about a couple of the newer toys that have hit store shelves this spring….
Probably one of my favorite Lalaloopsy toys is Tippy Tumblelina, who was sewn on February 2 (each character is sewn on a certain national holiday). 
Tippy is a “rag doll” ballerina, sporting a pink, sparkly tutu. The box says that her personality is “Starry-eyed.” Of course, like the other Lalaloopsy characters, she was a rag doll before her last stitch was sewn, and that is when the magic happened, and she came alive. She carries the “Recycle,Reuse” message, as she was sewn from an actual ballerina’s tutu. With buttons for eyes and the cutest little ballet slippers, Tippy is just simply adorable. She also has a pet swan. I can imagine a little girl somewhere carrying Tippy around with her everywhere she goes. Since I don’t have a little girl, Tippy is going to someone very special to me, my friend Nancy’s daughter. I know she’s going to love Tippy. There is also a Lalaloopsy poster accompanying Tippy. Tippy Tumblelina is made “For ages 4 to 104!” You can purchase Tippy Tumblelina for $24.99 on Little Tikes; she’s also available at major retailers like Toys “R” Us, Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. She really would make the perfect birthday present.
Then there is the world of Mini Lalaloopsy, inviting kids to play with little action figure like dolls and playsets. Peanut’s Spinning Ferris Wheel is another adorable toy made “For ages 4 to 104!” 
The ferris wheel itself actually spins and has three teacup seats that can hold 3 characters. It also comes with Mini Lalaloopsy Peanut BigTop doll. The ferris wheel is a little girl’s dream with pink, orange, yellow, red, and purple colors; it has button stars and hearts, polkadots, stripes, and is so cute. it even has little steps so that during pretend play, the characters can climb the steps to get into their car. It doesn’t make noise when spinning either, so it’s a quiet toy that will keep kids occupied for hours. The seats even have tiny seatbelts that stretch up over each Mini Lalaloopsy character. Kids can also download a map puzzle piece at Lalaloopsy.com. You can purchase Peanut’s Spinning Ferris Wheel on Amazon for $19.99. It’s also available at major retailers like Walmart and Target.
The great news is that MGA is giving MamaBuzz readers the chance to win their very own Lalaloopsy Tippy Tumblelina and Peanut’s Spinning Ferris Wheel; there will be 2 winners, 1 for each toy. You can enter to win by doing one or more of the following; just be sure to leave a separate comment for each way that you enter. I’ll draw the winner, via random.org, on Thursday, May 12. This giveaway is open to U.S. only. Good luck, and have a wonderful day!
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(Disclosure: I received a Lalaloopsy doll and mini playset, free of charge, from MGA Entertainment, for the purposes of this review. All views/opinions remain solely my own.)
