Christmas is just around the corner, and if your children are anything like mine, the words ‘advent calendar’ will have already been mentioned several hundred times. In the past, we have traditionally gone for the standard chocolate advent calendar, but this year we have decided to move away from that – mainly because the kids get SO much chocolate at Christmas time that the idea of an alternative really appeals.
This year we have been sent a PLAYMOBIL advent calendar for Max to try out, and I know he will be over the moon when he sees this come out on the 1st December. He has become a real Playmobil fan over the last few months, and the Playmobil Pirates and Fire Chief’s Car get played with daily, and I love Playmobil because they are a top manufacturer in preschool toys!
There are six Playmobil advent calendars available this year, which I really like – it means if you have more than one child, they can all have their own unique calendar. Priced at £19.99, they are in line with other toy themed advent calendars, and represent pretty good value for money when you think about what’s inside! We have the ‘Christmas on the Farm’ calendar, which is unisex and perfect for all age ranges.
Photo credit: www.goingonanadventure.co.uk * I didn’t want to open our calendar early in case I was struck down by elves so I’m using Colette’s photo instead!*
The set comes with a fold out, 3D scene, which you can use as a backdrop for your Christmas farm scene. Each day, there is a new Playmobil character or item behind the door, and over the month you can create a really lovely play set.
Photo credit: www.goingonanadventure.co.uk
The picture below shows what you are likely to find in your advent calendar – as you can see, there is a great range of items, and I just know the tractor is going to be a MASSIVE hit with Max! Everything will fit nicely with our current Playmobil collection, and I can’t wait to see Max’s face as he discovers new toys every day throughout advent.
This looks lovely and it’s great that there are six to choose from. We’re going to try a Lego Advent Calendar this year, it will be the first time that we’ve done one like this.
#TriedTested
Catherine @ Story Snug recently posted…A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig & Chris Mould
I’ve never seen a toy advent calendar like this before, I love the look of the Christmas on the farm, that is so adorable. I will have to think about one for Coombe Mill.
I love the playmobil calendars as the toys can be used all year round #TriedTested
chantelle hazelden recently posted…Teaching Kids Coding With Primo Toys Cubetto Playset
We have reviewed this. Me and my kids love playmobil and the advents are so much fun #TriedTested
Natasha Mairs recently posted…Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2016
I blimming love this idea! love that its useful stuff and not just tat or chocolates!
Lauren Belle du Brighton recently posted…Lily’s Driftwood Bay Talking Toys
These a lovely. My little boy really wanted some christmas play mobile last year so my sister bought him a calendar for christmas day – he had lots of fun opening them all at once and everything was great quality as you’d expect with play mobile
#TriedTested
Beth recently posted…A Q&A Blogger Tag
What a great advent calendar, its a whole new play set by Christmas, who needs presents? #triedtested
That’s brilliant value for what you get. We have gone with a play-doh one this year so much more fun that boring chocolate. #TriedTested
Angela Webster recently posted…A Nice Hot Bath
I love playmobil – and it seems this is one of the calendar where you are actually getting value for money #triedtested
OddHogg recently posted…Menu Plan Monday – 21st November 2016
How cute is this? I would have loved this as a kid. Where has this explosion of creative advent calendars come from? They are everywhere this year.
Sally @ Life Loving
Life Loving recently posted…Meatballs and Courgetti Recipe
I’ve stuck to chocolate this year but I’m tempted to try a toy one next year, T will be about 3.5 so the perfect age for the small toys I think 🙂
Lianne recently posted…5 Superfoods You Can Squeeze Into Your Life
My boys would love the Playmobil calender, we have gone for Leo this year, I can’t wait to see what’s inside!
Emma Lofthouse-Burch recently posted…Our Weekly Meal Plan 21/11
I wanted to get this advent calendar for my kids but they don’t seem to be in stock anymore. In saying that I can’t even find a chocolate one anymore #triedandtested
Janine Dolan recently posted…A Cheerz Box Review + Giveaway
This looks amazing my daughter would love this. I never think of getting a fancy advent calendar I always forget and then they are sold out. I will definitely make more effort next year.
Jodie x
http://www.wiganmum.com
Jodie Melling recently posted…Tiba + Marl Elwood Video Review
Wow!!! My kids would
Love an advent Calender like this!!
Love it. #TriedTested
These look brilliant. I would much prefer my girls to have these X
Laura – dear bear and beany recently posted…The Story of Us…Part Two
Ohh this looks amazing, I think my boy would love it. I think we will probably be sticking to traditional chocolate this year though as we need all the space for toys when the big day arrives!!xx #triedtested
Wendy recently posted…My nappy bag essentials – featuring Sudocrem Care and Protect review
This is fantastic and so much healthier. #TriedTested
Helena recently posted…Creative Crafters for Christmas: Love Made My Home
My kids would love this, they are huge playmobil fans! #TriedTested
Yay! It’s Christmas! My son would love a Playmobil Advent calendar – he enjoyed playing with little figures and I think it’s a great idea rather than eating chocolate every single day… x
Steph – Mental Parentals recently posted…How to Lose the Baby Weight