International Playthings and Calico Critters Rock My Holiday - Giveaway!
So Tuesday afternoon I took a swing by the International Playthings Media Playdate event. International Playthings is responsible for some of the hottest brands in toys for babies and beyond–they are behind Taggies (which you know I love-check out my video of the My Taggies Rocker), Yookidoo, GOTZ dolls, Calico Critters, Tomy, iPlay and more. These guys are some of the funnest folks in toys and I always look forward to seeing what they have to offer. So I went, and I got so much more than I bargained for! Keep reading to discover the super amazing thing that this generous company did for the holidays. But first, take take a gander at some of my fave new toys they are offering (keep in mind, these toys are so brand new they’re not available yet–so have your kids save their Christmas money and gift cards and look for them in the New Year!):
The Early Years Baby Tea Party! So cute! A plush tea set for your baby girl complete with a crinkly croissant and a cupcake! How cute is that? This would make such a unique and wonderful baby gift!
The Early Years Rocket Baby Play Set That little green alien is absolutely the most adorable! I love this baby boy plush toy set so much!
The Wild Science Hyperlauncher Ball Factory Ok this is for kids ages 8 and up, but I couldn’t resist. You can make your own super balls! And then launch them! My nephew would LOVE this!
The Wild Science Beautiful Blob Slime Factory For girls who like gloop! There are lots of us out there! Make crystals! Make slimy blue glass worms and more! For ages 10 and up! And the grown-ups who love them!
I don’t have a photo of them but the ant and worm farms they are coming out with are so next generation it’s amazing! Just look for them in the stores. Like habitrails for bugs!
Calico Critters Country Tree House Complete with trap doors, water slides and bridges. This is so delicious and so fun! Did I mention it has a hot tub and a gazebo? For ages three and up. Sign me up!
Now here’s the awesome thing this company did! So I love these toys and International Playthings. I was about to leave the media day and head over to the theater where I’m working, and I happened to mention that we’re doing a toy drive…oh yeah, you know where this is going. The wonderful wardrobe union who take such good care of actors and their costumes sponsors a holiday toy drive every year. This year all the toys are benefiting Housing Works and going to HIV positive homeless children. So I happen to mention this toy drive… and the representatives from International Playthings just up and give me a huge box full of the most adorable Calico Critters Christmas sets called “Calico Christmas” to contribute to the toy drive. Did I mention the box was huge? It was! So thank you so much International Playthings! For making this a very merry and bright holiday for so many children!
And call me when the ant farms hit the stores!
Oh yeah…and they gave me one Calico Christmas set to GIVE AWAY! Want to enter? Read on!
To Enter the Calico Critters Calico Christmas Giveaway
- MANDATORY ENTRY #1: Check out the Calico Critters at International Playthings. Come back and share one Calico Critters play set or product you’d love to try besides the ones featured in this post! Entering is that easy!
***Want extra chances to win? After you have made your first entry as described above, do anything listed below and leave me additional comments for each one letting me know what you did! Maximum of seven entries per person.
- Follow me on Twitter (click the birdy button on the left to do so easily) and Tweet this giveaway (I’ve even made it easy for you, just cut and paste): I just entered to win a Calico Critters Christmas Toy Set @BabiesGottaHavT. Enter today! http://tinyurl.com/ybg8fkb
- Blog this giveaway (send me the url so I can enjoy your post!)
- Subscribe to my blog using the button on the left
- Grab my button and put in on your blog or website! Button code is in the right sidebar. Leave the link in your entry.
- Become a Fan of Babies Gotta Have It on Facebook–just click the link on the left sidebar!
- Email your friends about the giveaway and link to the giveaway post! cc me in the message (babiesgottahaveit@gmail.com)–I promise I will not spam you or your friends. Cross my heart
Your email address will remain private and not be shared with anyone. Giveaway only open to those with U.S. addresses. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway begins on Thursday December 17th and ends on Saturday December 26nd at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Sunday December 27th, Random.org will select the winner, and I’ll email you immediately. After my daughter called Larry the Cable guy the last time she did a drawing, we have decided to take a little vacation from her choosing the winner. Random.org is in no way as cute and unpredictable as my daughter, but it is much more efficient and does not use any pieces of paper, even recycled ones. I am sure you will understand. Thanks for entering!
Disclosure: International Playthings gave me a huge box of toys for charity (just cuz they’re nice), a Calico Christmas set for my child and one for the winner of this giveaway. I was not compensated in any way for writing this post. All views and opinions with regard to the product or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.
Update! We have a winner! Random.org says “Result: 100″ Congratulations Snowflake07 (Audra) Thanks so much to everyone who entered! Happy New Year!
Mary L said,
December 17, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
I think all the Calico Critters are really cute but my favorite is the Nursery School with 2 babies.
Danielle said,
December 18, 2009 @ 7:50 am
I like the “A Surprise Birthday Party for Olivia” set.
Danielle said,
December 18, 2009 @ 7:50 am
Facebook fan (Danielle Parent Garcia)
debra pauley said,
December 19, 2009 @ 7:30 am
i like the nursery school.
debra pauley said,
December 19, 2009 @ 7:31 am
fan of babies gotta have it.
Jamie said,
December 19, 2009 @ 9:41 am
My daughters (4 and 7) would LOVE the Connor & Kerri’s Carriage Ride play set!
Michelle said,
December 19, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
I would love Spotty and Stella’s swimming Adventure. These are Super cute!!
Ellen C. said,
December 19, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
I like the “Camryn’s Country Boutique” playset. Thanks for the chance.
Ellen C. said,
December 19, 2009 @ 8:24 pm
I’m a google subscriber.
Elsie said,
December 20, 2009 @ 12:05 am
The Baby Play Nursery School would be fun, interesting and age-appropriate for a three year old…helpful in many ways! I am very excited about these playsets!
Desiree Glaze said,
December 20, 2009 @ 12:52 am
I like the baby playground climbing train
Desiree Glaze said,
December 20, 2009 @ 12:52 am
http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/6851322287
Desiree Glaze said,
December 20, 2009 @ 12:57 am
facebook fan- Desiree Glaze
Desiree Glaze said,
December 20, 2009 @ 12:57 am
subscribe to my yahoo
DEBIJOT said,
December 20, 2009 @ 7:42 am
I like the baby play park with 2 twins.
DEBIJOT said,
December 20, 2009 @ 7:42 am
rss subscriber
DEBIJOT said,
December 20, 2009 @ 7:43 am
FB fan
Carolsue said,
December 20, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
I’d love to try the Camryn’s Country Boutique cause I love cats!
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Carolsue said,
December 20, 2009 @ 6:49 pm
I posted this on my blog
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
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Carolsue said,
December 20, 2009 @ 6:50 pm
I posted your button on my blog
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Native Momma said,
December 20, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
Britney’s Ballet Recital
Trish Rowell said,
December 20, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
Love the nursery school. My little girl would love this.
thanks
Mommy Daisy said,
December 20, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
Aww, the The 3 Little Pigs are too cute!
Mommy Daisy said,
December 20, 2009 @ 11:34 pm
I tweeted- http://twitter.com/psmomreviews/status/6881541798.
Mommy Daisy said,
December 20, 2009 @ 11:34 pm
I subscribe via reader.
Mommy Daisy said,
December 20, 2009 @ 11:35 pm
I have your button- http://psmomreviews.blogspot.com.
Vicki Wurgler said,
December 20, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
I’d like the Cloverleaf Manor
Mellisa said,
December 21, 2009 @ 12:38 am
The playground climbing train looks awesome!!
Mellisa said,
December 21, 2009 @ 12:39 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/mellisarock/status/6883283285
Mellisa said,
December 21, 2009 @ 12:40 am
I have you button at Getting all my Ducks in a Row
Mellisa said,
December 21, 2009 @ 12:42 am
fan on facebook
judy brittle said,
December 21, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
I really love the Jitterweeds Hedgehog Family. Are they ever cute! Thank you!
judy brittle said,
December 21, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
I follow on Twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/6904815140
judy brittle said,
December 21, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
I’m a subscriber.
judy brittle said,
December 21, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Facebook fan
Judy Brittle
Molomatic said,
December 21, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
I love the Cloverleaf Corners Preschool! Too cute!
Molomatic said,
December 21, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
I subscribe to your blog!
Nicole Slack said,
December 21, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
Actually, the new treehouse would be my ultimate pick but my girls would love the preschool as well. We have quite a few Calico Critters as we have been collecting for 2 years and they are my girls favorite toy. Last Friday I had 5 little girls and 2 little boys all happily playing together for over an hour.
pixie13 said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:33 am
I like the Baby Play Park with 2 Twins. Thanks for the great giveaway!
pixie13 said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:35 am
tweet
http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/6921321090
pixie13 said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:40 am
RSS subscriber
Sarah Teel said,
December 22, 2009 @ 11:05 am
I would love the Spotty and Stella or the 3 little pigs! So precious!
jill said,
December 22, 2009 @ 11:39 am
Baby Play Park with 2 Twins
pixie13 said,
December 22, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
corrected tweet
http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/6932702378
Molly said,
December 22, 2009 @ 12:20 pm
The Cloverleaf mansion looks like Heaven for my little girls. So fun!
Kristine said,
December 22, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Love the Calico Plush critters!
April said,
December 22, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
I used to play with Mapletown, which were the old Calico Critters. So this just brings back so many memories!!! awwww, I love all of the stuff of course, brings me right back to my childhood!!! I would say the Mango Monkeys are my favorite. SOOOO cute!!!!!!!!
April said,
December 22, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
tweeted about it
@guayacachula
Melissa said,
December 22, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
These are all so cute, but I would go with the Nursery School.
April said,
December 22, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
following this blog
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
I LOVE the Baby Playground Climbing Train!!! There is a train right outside my neighborhood, and my little cousins (who is more like my little sisters and brothers) would LOVE THIS!
thanks for the website (even though I don’t win, I’m thinking of buying things in this website!)
jullee said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
Baby Playground Climbing Train..my baby would LOVE it!
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
my tweet (sorry, I wrote my own because the one above is the oralB toothpaste one)
http://twitter.com/pinknox/status/6937920464
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
here is my blog post!
http://pinknoxshay.blogspot.com/2009/12/win-calico-critters-christmas-playset.html
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
posted button!
http://pinknoxshay.blogspot.com/2009/12/babiesgotahavit-button.html
Heidi Kratzke said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
I really like Camryn’s Country Boutique playset, it looks like fun!
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:07 pm
fan on facebook!
Shay L. said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
I sent a message to my friends about the giveaway (and cc you!)
xoxo
andra said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
Baby Play Park with 2 Twins is adorable!
Elizabeth said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
I love the Ellwoods Elephant family! And how cute are those little elephant twins?! My daughter would love to win this!
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Elizabeth said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
I am already a follower.
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Elizabeth said,
December 22, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
I am a fan on FB already too.
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Caitlin said,
December 22, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Definitely the Country Tree House!!! They’re all adorable, though.
Caitlin said,
December 22, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Also a Twitter follower: @the_Borg_Queen
Jennifer Miner said,
December 22, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
I would love the Fropper for my son or the Calico Critters Playtable for my daughter.
Monica Lavoie said,
December 22, 2009 @ 7:31 pm
The Baby Playhouse is really cute.
Thanks!
Molomatic said,
December 22, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
I became a fan on Facebook!
Sarah said,
December 22, 2009 @ 10:54 pm
A Surprise Birthday Party for Olivia is precious!
Sarah said,
December 22, 2009 @ 10:59 pm
I followed on Twitter and tweeted! @ princesssls
elisa said,
December 22, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
I like the Baby Playground Climbing Train. SO cute.
Kelley said,
December 22, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
I like “Beaver Visits The Dentist”! So cute!
Lori said,
December 22, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
My daughter would love the Dalmation Dog Family. She loves dogs, especially getting kisses from them!
katie said,
December 23, 2009 @ 12:19 am
became a fan of babies gotta have it on facebook…love the site!
katie said,
December 23, 2009 @ 12:21 am
I love the babies pink bedroom set. I love the drawers on the dresser…I grew up with calico critters bear family and absolutely loved opening and closing their cupboards and drawers…love calico critters!
Lakisha Jackson said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:23 am
I love the A Surprise Birthday Party for Olivia !! It’s adorable
Lakisha Jackson said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:23 am
I became a fan on Facebook!
Lakisha Jackson said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:25 am
http://twitter.com/angelonair82/status/6959684070
Alexa K said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:39 am
I adore the Santa & Mrs. Claus holidays edition one! I want one (hehe)
http://www.intplay.com/productdetails.aspx?gid=2&prodid=56&pid=556
Alexa K said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:40 am
http://twitter.com/jaebumfangirl/status/6959927138
Alexa K said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:41 am
i am a facebook fan!
Gavin said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:53 am
Hope I win, my daughter would love this
I like the Willow and Carly’s 1st Horse Show! My little girl loves ponies (especially those my little ponies toy)
Gavin said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:56 am
http://twitter.com/princisbaby/status/6960161947
Gavin said,
December 23, 2009 @ 5:56 am
Facebook Fan
Ewa Ziolkowska said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:00 am
my favorite is the Beagle Dog Family! I have a beagle at home
Ewa Ziolkowska said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:00 am
I am a facebook fan!
Ewa Ziolkowska said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:00 am
my tweet!~~~~~
http://twitter.com/twilight4ever19/status/6960215958
Miahua W. said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:06 am
I love the Buttercup Twins! *meow*
Miahua W. said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:07 am
^^
http://twitter.com/senka5969/status/6960319492
Miahua W. said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:08 am
Facebook Fan follower^^
Alisia said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:11 am
The Cloverleaf Corners Preschool is my favorite!! It’s so precious
Alisia said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:13 am
followed on facebook!!
Alisia said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:13 am
Tweet
http://twitter.com/sequinstilettos/status/6960426055
Paula Davenport said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:19 am
I would have to say my favorite is the cloverleaf manor. Reminds me of a jane austin book setting!!!
Paula Davenport said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:21 am
facebook fan
Paula Davenport said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:22 am
hope I won!
Tweet— http://twitter.com/nerdpirate8/status/6960552473
Sarah Leary said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:36 am
My favorite is the Calico Critters Playtable! I like it because it will keep my little sisters toys on a table, and not on the floor for me to step on! hehe
Sarah Leary said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:38 am
my extra tweet http://twitter.com/RebelMadam/status/6960788243
Sarah Leary said,
December 23, 2009 @ 6:39 am
I am a fan on facebook
Snowflake07 (Audra) said,
December 23, 2009 @ 11:23 am
I would love to have the Pickleweeds Hedgehog family. They would look adorable in the Cozy Cottage house!
Snowflake07 (Audra) said,
December 23, 2009 @ 11:24 am
Following on Twitter (as SnowflakeDay) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/status/6967196376
Snowflake07 (Audra) said,
December 23, 2009 @ 11:25 am
RSS Feed Subscriber
Kris said,
December 23, 2009 @ 11:35 am
I like the babyplay park
Too cute and what a nice company!
Ian Heimbigner said,
December 23, 2009 @ 11:48 am
Me being a huge dog lover am going to have to say The dalmation dog family. My son also loves 101 dalmations.
Mike said,
December 23, 2009 @ 1:19 pm
The country dining room set looks interesting.
Debbie said,
December 23, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
Cloverleaf Manor is gorgeous! Can you imagine! Thanks for the contest
Katy M said,
December 23, 2009 @ 4:37 pm
Ooooh! I’m loving these. My new little niece would have a ton of fun with the Backyard Swing & Play Set. Too cute. Thanks for the awesome giveaway and super-fun blog!
Manjari said,
December 23, 2009 @ 8:47 pm
I would definitely want to get the Baby Play Park with 2 Twins, because I have twins!
Kara said,
December 24, 2009 @ 2:13 am
I would love to try the Basic Bricks brick molds.
Emma said,
December 24, 2009 @ 6:48 am
my favorite is Baby Playground Ferris Wheel! It’s so cute how there are only three seats, haha!
I would actually like them all! Want to collect
Emma said,
December 24, 2009 @ 6:49 am
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/manchesterronal/status/6996348669
Emma said,
December 24, 2009 @ 6:49 am
I am a fan of facebook!
JR Casey said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:22 am
I adore the Baby Play Nursery School with 2 Babies
JR Casey said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:22 am
facebook fan
JR Casey said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:23 am
following on twitter as well
http://twitter.com/JRCASEYLOVE/status/6996583410
Esther L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:34 am
The Happy Halloween is my favorite! I saw the video of your little girl opening it (I think this one is a little different, no?), and I think it’s so precious!
Esther L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:35 am
http://twitter.com/pinkbunnyester/status/6996601135
Esther L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:36 am
I am a fan on facebook
Lucas Logan said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:40 am
My baby girl would love the Buttercup Cat Family. I am a cat guy myself as well, and we have three of them
Lucas Logan said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:41 am
http://twitter.com/loganxmen1/status/6996540393
Lucas Logan said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:41 am
fan on facebook
Katlyn Levine said,
December 24, 2009 @ 7:44 am
oh, great giveaway! I have the beagle twins at home
I would like the beagle family next!
Aiden said,
December 24, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
I like the “A Surprise Birthday Party for Olivia” set
Aiden said,
December 24, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
Following on Twitter (as SnowflakeDay) and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/benditlikeaiden/status/7008451286
Beth said,
December 24, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
The climbing train is adorable.
Lori said,
December 24, 2009 @ 6:25 pm
We would have fun with the croaking crooners.
Jin L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 10:53 pm
love the Camryn’s Country Boutique ! So cute
Jin L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
facebook fan <3
Jin L said,
December 24, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
http://twitter.com/jinahbunny/status/7020018107
Payton Foreman said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
my little sister would love this! seriously, she loves those little critters!
My favorite are those frogs–Bullrush Frogs. Pretty cool
Payton Foreman said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/paytonnfl/status/7020352919
Payton Foreman said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
I am your fan on the facebook
Christine said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
OMG OMG OMG!! So cute! I would treasure this and give it a good home! buhahahaha, I love the Pickleweeds Hedgehog Twins! They look like rock stars!
Christine said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
followed! http://twitter.com/chrisssykim/status/7021293032
Christine said,
December 24, 2009 @ 11:52 pm
facebook fan as well!
Nan L. said,
December 25, 2009 @ 12:02 am
my favorite is the Pigglywink Pig Family! I love pigs
Nan L. said,
December 25, 2009 @ 12:02 am
fan on facebook and twitter!
Suzy said,
December 25, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
Oh the Stable and Pony!! Love it!
Beth C said,
December 25, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
I think the Baby Playground Climbing Train is so cute
leah henderson said,
December 26, 2009 @ 12:40 am
Oh, my daughter would love the country dining room set. so super cute!!!
Kimberly said,
December 26, 2009 @ 4:33 am
I like the Baby Play Park with 2 Twins.
Kimberly said,
December 26, 2009 @ 4:33 am
i subscribe through Google Reader.
Jackie said,
December 27, 2009 @ 1:04 am
I think the Cloverleaf Corners Preschool is adorable and would be a lot of fun for little ones to play with! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
jackievillano at gmail dot com
Jackie said,
December 27, 2009 @ 1:05 am
I am a new subscriber!
Lisa R said,
December 27, 2009 @ 2:54 am
I like A Big Cheer for Cloverleaf Corners
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Amanda M said,
December 27, 2009 @ 10:10 am
Love the Stable and Pony!
Karen said,
December 27, 2009 @ 11:32 am
Backyard Swing & Play Set is the toy I would love for my grandaughter. It looks like her backyard and would be a fun play set for rainy and snowy days when she can’t go outside.
Kristen said,
December 27, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
The “Surprise Birthday Party” set would make a great birthday present!
DeLana Mullins said,
December 27, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
I love the Calico Critters baby tea cup ride!
Sarah Coulsey said,
December 27, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
I love the A Big Cheer for Cloverleaf Corners set. I love bunnies!!! I hope i win this for my son.
Sarah Coulsey said,
December 27, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
I am a facebook fan