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    Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins
    Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins
    Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins
    Ebook149 pages37 minutes

    Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins

    By Mary Boone

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    More than six million Shopkins characters sold in the first four months of sale, and this is the ultimate guide for collectors The hit of the holiday toy season and a Girl Toy of the Year nominee, Shopkins are hotter than ever, and Ultimate Toy Collector is the must-have guide for true Shopkins collectors of all ages. It brings the fun and flair of the Shopkins world and features everything there is to know about these cute collectables. From season one favorites like Rockin' Broc and Frank Furter to season two rarities like Pamela Pancake and Cute Boot, you'll find them all here. This guide also celebrates the Shopkins animated videos and how they make up a huge part of the experience. It summarizes some of the most popular cartoons to date, provides ideas for fans who want to make their own Shopkins videos, and includes the secrets to finding exclusive and limited-edition characters, crafting with Shopkins, throwing a Shopkins-themed party, Shopkins trivia, fun games and activities, and much more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTriumph Books
    Release dateJun 1, 2015
    ISBN9781633194267
    Ultimate Toy Collector: Shopkins
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    Mary Boone

    Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, and baked dozens of cricket cookies—all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 65 nonfiction books for young readers.

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      Ultimate Toy Collector - Mary Boone

      introduction

      Do you re member your first mini-figurine collection? When I was a little girl, I collected Smurfs, small blue creatures who lived in mushroom-shaped homes. Today I love seeing my 5-year-old daughter, Chiara, delight in her Shopkins collection. Collecting toys is a hobby that offers hours of fun. Trading toys with friends, thinking of creative new ways to display your collection, and seeing your collection grow are some of the unforgettable joys of childhood.

      Shopkins might be little in size but they bring big smiles to people’s faces! These colorful, cute and tiny characters are inspired by the everyday items you can find in your local grocery store. I share the secret joy when you open up the latest blind bag, hoping to reveal an ultra-rare, glittery Shopkin. You can set up a grocery store of your very own, where funny little Shopkins line the shelves: Dippy Avocado, Chloe Flower and Juicy Orange keep the fruit and vegetable department bright and cheery. Chee Zee and Spilt Milk bring their silly smiles to the dairy aisle. Waffle Sue, Minnie-Minty and Ice Cream Dream make us hungry for dessert!

      And since the Shopkins family keeps growing and growing – with Season Two bringing the tally up to over 150 new characters – the fun is just getting started! I just keep hoping to find a glittery Cupcake Queen! From secretly carrying them around with you at school or play, to creating your own Shopkins video, to hosting a Shopkins-themed party, there is so much you can do with your Shopkins collection. So grab your favorite Shopkins and get ready to have a blast as you grow your sweet and cheerful collection!

      amy

      Super Shopkins Fan

      CHAPTER ONE

      Shopkins Take the Toy World by Storm

      One of the biggest toys in the world right now is so small you can fit a couple of them in your hand.

      Shopkins are itty-bitty, super cute grocery-themed characters that have stolen the hearts of kids – and adults – all over the world.

      Moose Toys, a company based in Melbourne, Australia, first introduced Shopkins in July 2014 with 150 different collectibles. At the same time, they began to release very short online videos featuring the Shopkins world. Those videos helped spread the Shopkins love in a big way. By February 2015, a dozen videos had been posted on Shopkins’ official YouTube channel; those videos had been viewed 26.2 million times.

      Working with Toys

      From toy inventore to store clerks, the toy industry supports approximately 615,350 full-time jobs in the United States.

      Kids have fallen in love with Shopkins. In fact, the tiny, colorful toys were such an instant hit that they began to sell out in stores nationwide within a matter of weeks and online in as little as 24 hours. A second series of the miniatures was released in November 2014.

      Shopkins come packaged with a shopping bag or shopping basket, which can be used to carry the characters. All packs of Shopkins come with at least one character you cannot see before you purchase. With the 12-pack, for example, kids can see 10 of the Shopkins in the package, along with four shopping bags and a basket, but inside the basket are two blind-packed characters. This packaging technique adds to the fun of collecting – and opening – the toys.

      All Shopkins are grouped into teams by their location in the grocery store; categories include fruits and vegetables, dairy, bakery, sweet treats, party food, frozen foods and health and beauty. Beyond individual characters, children can add to their collections with a shopping cart that holds up to 60 Shopkins, or playsets such as the Fruit & Veg Stand, So Cool Fridge and Spin Mix Baking Stand.

      Shopkins are obviously popular with kids, but adults also are beginning to see how great they are.

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