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Author: Paul Kuiters   Date Posted: 2 February 2024  

Stacking Tree TL8409 Recall Notice

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Tender Leaf Toys Stacking Forest: TL8409 Wooden stacking tree with 19 wooden animals and leaves.

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 26 September 2023  

Djeco Pomea Wins Junior Design Award

Have you heard the exciting news? Djeco's Pomea Dolls Collection recently won the prestigious 2023 Junior Design Award in the "Best Toy Design 0-2 Years" category, and boy, was it a hit! The sweet mini judges, along with the not-so-tiny ones, couldn't get enough of these adorable dolls and their incredible accessories.

What's the Buzz About?

These soft-bodied dolls with their closable eyes have a delightful vintage charm that captured the hearts of the judges. One of the...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 1 July 2023  

Djeco Board Games

Djeco, the renowned French toy brand, offers a wide range of games that combine fun, creativity, and educational benefits.From toddler cooperative games to exciting board games, Djeco has something to captivate every young mind. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore some of the top Djeco games and their unique benefits, making it easier for you to choose the perfect game for your child's learning and entertainment.

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 1 March 2023  

Great Pretenders Blog

We are beyond excited to announce that our new brand Great Pretenders is now in stock. 

Great Pretenders is a brand that believes in the power of imagination and play. They understand that children are naturally curious and creative and that costumes can be a wonderful way to encourage and enhance those qualities.

The benefits of costumes go far beyond just looking cute or having fun for a little while. When children put on a costume, they are transported to a new world of possib...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 5 November 2022  

Bunny Tales Recall

Product Description

Tender Leaf Toys Bunny Tales
A set of three solid wood bunny characters

Batch Numbers: 8383/302021, 8383/292021, 8383/412021, 8383/052022

What are the defects?

The product does not comply with the mandatory safety standard for toys for children up to and...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 24 August 2022  

LETV607 wins toy award

The stunning vintage-styled Vanity Table from Le Toy Van has won an international award for design, quality and play value. The Vanity Table was recently awarded Gold in the Role Play category by the Independent Toy Awards in the UK.

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 30 June 2022  

Sensory Shapes LEPL089 Recall

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Le Toy Van Petilou Sensory Shapes: LEPL089 A wooden tray with nine different wooden shapes. Each shape features a different sensory experience.

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 31 January 2022  

Great News! Trybike has released an instructional video for their steel ride on 2 in 1 balance bike/trikes.

View the video below. 

 

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 17 November 2021  

TL8404 Tender Leaf Toys Recall

Kaleidoscope has initiated a voluntary recall for Tender Leaf Toys product TL8404 Audio Sensory Tray. 

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Tender Leaf Toys Audio Sensory Tray is a wooden tray with four different wooden shapes. Each shape features a different type of sound.

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 18 May 2021  

Tikiri GOLS

We are excited to announce we will be at the Reed Gift Fair in Melbourne.

Please note the dates have changed and the Gift Fair will now be held 17th - 19th September 2021.

Make a booking by emailing us. We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne. Keep an eye out next month for the chance to...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 29 March 2021  

Tikiri GOLS

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that TIkiri has just been awarded GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) accreditation. This makes Tikiri the first-ever natural rubber toy company to achieve this feat. Once more, you can be safe in the knowledge that your baby will be playing with safe, eco-friendly toys when using Tikiri Toys. 

GOLS set t...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 23 March 2021  

CoConut Helmets

 

Autumn brings perfect days for getting the kids outdoors and onto their bikes. Start your little cyclist off right in safety and comfort with CoConuts helmets.

The creative geniuses at Trybike have designed a high-quality helmet in a range of funky colours to perfectly match their balance bikes.

Tested for Australian Safety Standards, CoConuts helmets combine style, safety and the perfect fit to ensure your child is confident and comfortable as they learn ...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 4 January 2021  

KC5525A Recall Notice

Please note that there are three Kiddie Connect Carry Around Puzzles being recalled. The reason for this recall is that the products were Australian Safety Tested for 3 years plus and were labelled accordingly. The Department of Fair Trading in Queensland have now ruled that the product appeals to children less than 3 years old, therefore they have deemed that the current age and labelling of the product is incorrect. By making this ruling, the under 3-year-old testing applies which means a number of pieces have failed the small parts test. We would...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 16 October 2020  

To celebrate the start of spring we decided to highlight the top baby shower gifts to spoil the soon to be mamma. This week we will highlight a range of teethers for the little one. 

Kaleidoscope Top Baby Shower Gifts --Background Image designed by Freepik1. At the top of the list is the Classic Skwish from Manhattan Toys. This multi a...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 25 August 2020  

Introducing Audrey, one of our in-house toy testers. 

She loves her job of checking out products and giving us an insight into what she loves and why. Audrey will be 3 in a couple of months so we gave her the chance to show everyone her top 5 Djeco Crafts

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 31 July 2020  

New Bonikka Baby Carrier Images

We have added a folder in our images FTP site that includes recent lifestyle images, brand rep images and new images for revamped products. To access these images please log into your account and click on "Product Image". 

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 4 February 2020  

2020 Trybike Colour revealed! It is White

This time of year gets very exciting in the Kaleidoscope office are we get to see the new ranges from all of our amazing suppliers. Trybike is the first release of the year for us and we love the new 2020 colour -White. White is the perfect gender-neutral colour that looks fantastic with the full range of helmets from Kidzamo

The steel bikes from Trybike can be configured in 2 different ways; as a two-wheeled balance bik...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 7 November 2019  

Win a Djeco Tent and Tiger Wheely Bug!

 Djeco Wheely Bug Compeition

We have teamed up with some amazing stores to give away a Djeco Teepee Tent and Tiger Wheely Bug (Valued at over $200).

Compet...


Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 6 August 2019  

Djeco Chop Chop Award Winning Game

We are very excited to announce Djeco's fun cat & mouse game Chop Chop has won BEST FAMILY GAME in the 2019 Imagination Gaming Awards

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Author: Mel Okimoto   Date Posted: 21 July 2019  

Ditty Bird

We are very excited to introduce Ditty Bird to the Kaleidoscope family.

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