Oct 28, 2013

European Toymaker Famosa Earns Three Ho Ho Ho’s For This Season’s Must-Have Gifts

Know what the “it” toy will be this holiday season? Everyone tries to guess but no one seems to know. That hasn’t stopped parents, toy experts and kids making a short list of must-have favorites. One couple, who travel each year from the North Pole to every country around the globe, just announced a big hint. They’ve given three Ho Ho Ho’s to European toymaker Famosa, makers of popular brands Pinypon (pin-ee-pon) and Nenuco.

When Mrs. Claus was a little girl, she probably played with a Nenuco doll, lovingly crafted by Spanish artisans. Five decades later, little girls still cherish role-playing the many tasks of motherhood — doctor, teacher, stylist and mommy — to these cuddly baby dolls. The newest addition to the beloved line is Nenuco Sleep With Me Baby Doll & Cradle ($29.99). After Mrs. Claus saw the endearing playset, she encouraged her husband to bestow a Ho Ho Ho — the North Pole’s highest toy honor.

Santa loves snow; he’s surrounded by it every week of the year! So imagine his enchantment with the new Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge playset ($39.99) and the accompanying Pinypon Snow Adventure Car & Tow ($12.99). Pinypon was introduced to the U.S. market in 2012 and little girls everywhere are smitten with the pint- size doll line, outfits and accessories.

What makes Pinypon dolls stand out from all the rest are its mix and match possibilities. Swap their adorable heads, mid-sections or feet and go from a mermaid to an ice skater then change to a fairy! Plus Pinypon’s attention to detail makes every playset an interactive adventure. Tucked inside the Ski Lodge are 50 (!) accessories for imaginative play — decorate the snowman, dress in warm layers, strap on the ice skates or take the snowboard for a run. Then end the fun with hot chocolate! No wonder Santa bellowed a hearty Ho Ho Ho for quality and innovation for these two Pinypon Snow Collection toys.

Discover these two great items at ToysRUs:

Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge • Ages 4+ • $39.99

Ready for a ton of winter fun? The Ski Lodge is where Pinypon friends get away in the winter. They ice skate, ski, ride a snow mobile, build a snowman and get warm in the Lodge. So many accessories and fun details from the ski lift to the ski slope. This imaginative playset includes 3 Pinypon friends dressed in winter gear, 1 pet and winter sporting equipment from skis, skates, and snow mobile to sled and snowboard. There’s even a real skating rink (simply add water and freeze).

Pinypon Snow Adventure Car & Tow

• Ages 4+ • $12.99

It’s time for cross country snow adventures with the Car & Tow set. This delightful playset comes with a Pinypon friend dressed in winter attire and her pet. There’s a snowboard, skis, luggage and more. When play is done, tuck everything away on and under the Tow.

It’s not just the North Pole toy-know-it-alls but everyday people who are gushing about these playsets. On the ToysRUs website, consumers who purchased these two products wrote in:

I bought this toy for my nieces…they absolutely love it and play for hours with it. There are so many accessories and their imagination takes over. They really love freezing the ice rink and having their people skate. They even ask for cocoa themselves when they head inside to sit by the fireplace!

The Snow lodge exceeded my expectations. My daughter loves playing with it. The figures included with the set are so cute. The lodge is two times the fun. We added water to the Skating Rink, froze it and it becomes a real skate rink for the figures. The lodge has many indoor activities. This is a must for hours of fun.

I bought the Ski lodge for my daughters and then they asked to get the Car too. “Mom – we REALLY need this for the ski Lodge play.” Soooo I got it for them. Lol. It is actually very cute and I find myself playing with it too. Like packing up the car for a nice little road trip to the Ski Lodge.

Famosa’s equally popular brand of affordable and adorable Nenuco baby dolls allows children as young as 2 to repeat daily parenting routines for babies like eating, bathing and dressing. With these realistic looking dolls, children learn to be responsible, taking care of their baby indoors or outside for a stroll in the park. At the same time children develop through play their capacity for communication. And it’s not just for girls. The company points out at www.NenucoFamosa.com, “although it can still be perceived as a ‘girls’ toy, in practice boys and girls share playing with dolls while playing house and overcoming old sexist roles.” The educational value of doll playing is recommended for all youngsters.

As preschoolers anticipate the arrival of a new baby or if there’s already one in the home, the Sleep With Me 16.5″ doll with a cradle will mimic mom’s and dad’s new sleeping pattern. Find this playset online at ToysRUs and Kmart or in stores.

Nenuco Sleep With Me Baby Doll & Cradle • Ages 3+ • $29.99

This unique playset includes a cradle that can attach to a child’s bed so “baby” can sleep close and safe all night long. Includes a star nightlight with music, blanket, bottle and pacifier. The

cradle can also be used alone for cat naps throughout the day. Enjoy two ways to play — standalone cradle or attached to a bed. Kids will surely have sweet dreams with a “baby” nearby.

Famosa and its Pinypon and Nenuco brands can be found at social media sites including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. For an added interactive experience, kids can log onto www.Pinypon.com and enjoy free games, coloring pages and puzzles.

Just for parents, click on The Toy Blog at www.FamosaGroup.com with expert observations by Famosa CEO Jose de la Gandara. Here moms, grandmoms and favorite aunts can delve into the “amazing world in which our kids play and dream.” Famosa is certainly the expert having a robust portfolio of 1,500 different toys selling in 95 countries — making them one of the world’s biggest toymakers. In the U.S. consumers can easily spot them in big box stores like ToysRUs and Kmart or find them online at Walmart and Target.

ABOUT FAMOSA

Established in 1957 by a group of artisan doll makers, Famosa has become a leading European toy company and doll manufacturer based in Spain. The company has a stellar reputation as a developer of innovative, safe and high quality products that foster all around development for young children. Families who grew up in Spain or Mexico likely have fond and warm memories of playing with their Famosa toys. Famosa currently operates in over 95 countries, reaching a wide range of consumers. In 2010, Famosa was acquired by Sun Capital Partners and its U.S. operations were established in October 2011, based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. The company markets brands including Pinypon, Nenuco, Nancy and Feber.

Visit their colorful website, www.FamosaGroup.com, to discover all of their best-selling brands of toys.