Monday, January 2, 2012

CALABOT CARDBOARD ROBOT TOY REVIEW + $25.00 GC TO CREATIVE TOYSHOP GIVEAWAY (BIRTHDAY BASH BLOG HOP)






happybdBirthday Bash Blog Hop, hosted by Saveyspender along with several other bloggers (including myself) are participating in giveaways for this celebration! Creative Toyshop offers wonderful products, read my review below accompanied by a fantastic giveaway!





Owner Martina McConnon of Creative Toyshop found a new product line on a German website that she fell in love with: CALAFANT cardboard toys. Creative, unique and hands-on toys, crafts for both boys and girls! Creative Toyshop is now the exclusive US distributor and has recently added another new line, YOUNG LEARNERS games. Always looking for items that further children's development through intelligent, creative and stimulating activities. It's so rewarding when you see your kids having fun while they express their creativity and thoughts, and to see them finding solutions on their own.

We had the opportunity to review Calabot:
This unique robot is made from recycled cardboard with a layer of white paper that makes decorating the robot easy and fun. Let your imagination fly when you decorate this robot. Use colors, paint, stickers, cable pieces and other items from your home to make it even more unique and personal. Assembly requires grown-up help. All pieces are pre-cut and pre-punched, no need for scissors or glue. A great family or father-son-project! Assembled size is approximately 21" x 16" x 9" Recommended for 5 and up.




My Review: This was a perfect family bonding time as my husband 3 older children and I gathered around and colored with crayons and markers the Calabot cardboard pieces. Then my husband and I constructed the robot.  My only suggestion is that maybe the manufacturer stamp the pieces with either numbers or letters on the backs to make it a bit easier to constuct. There are several steps in making the Calabot but once it's completed the children admired their masterpiece!





Buy It: The Calabot sells for $24.99 and can be purchased directly from Creative Toyshop. Creative Toyshop also carries the same product in XXL form (More than 3 1/2 feet tall: 41" x 34" x 17"). They also carry other cardboard toys: Pirate ships, Princess Castle and much more!

Win It: Win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Creative Toyshop!

To enter this fantastic giveaway, fill out the below Rafflecopter form below. If you have any questions please let me know. Comments will not be included for entry. Thank you!






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56 comments:

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Nicole, the mama behind the Mama to 5 Blessings blog, is a mom to 5 children. Three boys: ages 8 years, 5 years, 2 years, a daughter 4 years and a new baby girl born April 19th 2013. She has been married to her husband Fritz for 11 years. Here at Mama to 5 Blessings you will find quite a variety of topics: recipes, crafts for moms and children, homeschooling, parenting, reviews and giveaways, thrifty tips and much more! Mama to 5 Blessings can also be found on Twitter @mamato3blessing, Facebook and Pinterest.