Silly Bandz

Exciting news everyone! Jouets Choo-Choo is THE place to come for Silly Bandz! Although seemingly nothing more than silicone bracelets,  because they come in so many fun shapes and colors, kids everywhere are embracing this craze with open arms!

The bands themselves were originally designed in Japan by Yumiko Hashi and Masanori Haneda in 2002. They were meant to be a cuter, stronger alternative to rubber bands, and thus created in an attempt to conserve office supplies.

When Silly Bandz creator Robert Croak first saw these bands, he knew that, if marketed as an item that could be both worn and collected, these bands could become something fun and fashionable. In November 2008 the Silly Bandz as we know them were born.

Silly Bandz are fun and cute, and kids of all ages are wearing them. From preschoolers to high school kids, everyone has them! And if you stop by Jouets Choo-Choo, a pack of 24 Silly Bandz can be yours for $5.99 CDN (+txs)! Come quick before they run out! Call us at our Pointe-Claire (514-697-7550) or Brossard location (450-445-1552) for details on which models we have in stock!

Honk your horns! Chuggington Trains now available at Jouets Choo-Choo!

Little engineers will be happy to hear that Jouets Choo-Choo now carries Chuggington Die-Cast Trains ! Although not yet available for purchase in the United States, Jouets Choo-Choo presently has the collection in stock and ready to ship out throughout the U.S.A. and Canada!

For those of you not yet aware, Chuggington is a new children’s television show centered around trains living in the town of Chuggington. The storyline is centered around three main trains: Wilson, Brewster, and Koko. In this town, there are two kinds of trains: Chuggers and Trainees. Set up to resemble parent-child relationships, Chuggers teach Trainees all about train life in Chuggington. They learn both practical skills to become efficient trains, as well as life lessons that allow them to become good friends and honest people.  No doubt wonderful role models for your little train aficionados!

School is IN Session with Playmobil's New Collection!

What’s that I hear? The school bell is ringing! Time to get back to class!

Playmobil must have heard the same bell, as the brand new Playmobil School Collection is here, right in time for the new school year!

Is your little one starting school for the first time? Or maybe he or she is nervous about going back? If so, this new collection might be the perfect way to ease those fears. School is fun in Playmobil Land and Playmobil love learning new things with your child as their teacher! In the new Playmobil Furnished School (4324), not only can your child ring the school bell to mark the beginning and end of the day, he or she can even teach their subjects their ABC’s, 123’s and all kinds of other things with its functional black-board! The school comes with nine Playmobil figures, including six children and three adults, chairs, tables, computers, and a variety of other school essentials.

A school just isn’t a school without a School Gym (4325) and Playmobil’s does not disappoint. Filled with a healthy choice of sports equipment, this gym is designed to keep Playmobil figures fit, not to mention encourage your children to engage in healthy activities!

Gym is not the only important class in school. Some kids just love to build, and Playmobil’s Woodshop Class (4326) was designed especially for them! This set comes with tools such as a saw, a hammer, and a wood-cutting machine, among others. They even thought to include a first-aid kit to make sure all boo-boos are properly bandaged!

Another favorite class is music, and the School Band (4329) gives your Playmobil the opportunity to try the tam-tam, xylophone, guitar and maracas!

After Gym, Woodshop and Music classes, just about any Playmobil would be dreaming about getting some lunch, and the School Cafeteria (4327) is perfect for that! This set includes a working vending machine, utensils, food and other accessories to make lunchtime fun for all student Playmobil figures!

 

Now that the school day is finally over, it’s time to walk or bike home. And thankfully, Playmobil has helped us in that area too! The Crossing Guard with Kids set (4328) comes with a cross guard, a crosswalk, a pedestrians crossing sign, two children and a bike. No doubt an essential to promote safe travel for your children. Don’t forget to look both ways!