Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Pinypon, the Interchangeable New Miniature World for Kids! {Review & Giveaway}

Pinypon logo
While my daughters seem to be increasingly interested in technology and just about all devices and gadgets, I've been happy to see that it doesn't mean they shy away from the creative, imaginative possibilities that come with classic, traditional toys.

After all, no matter how far computers and phones are able to come, there's just something about playing with blocks, dolls, cars, pretend food and more that can't be replicated.

And, when it comes to those dolls, I don't think that there's one that my girls have met that they haven't loved. They play with the larger, somewhat-realistic baby dolls, dressing them, changing their diapers and putting them down for naps. They play with the Barbies, putting them through various adventures that typically end up with one tiny missing shoe. And, as of recently, they play (utterly engrossed) in the miniature world of Pinypon by Famosa.

Pinypon dolls

A leading European toy company that has been manufacturing toys for over 50 years, Famosa has long been known for creating high-quality dolls with engaging and unique features.

But while Famosa may not have previously been a common household name here in the U.S., now that they have debuted their Pinypon collection, a colorful line of mini, interchangeable friends, get ready to hear about not much else this holiday season.

Around here, Little Sister B had been introduced to Pinypon at a friend's house (and was already obsessed), so the day that the Pinypon Ski Lodge and Pinypon Car & Tow arrived, she was literally jumping up and down clapping in joy to see them!

Pinypon review

Perfect for the winter weather that has arrived here in the Midwest, we began by pulling the pieces of the Ski Lodge out of the box so that we could get right to work making a fun place for our Pinypon friends to ice skate, ski, ride a snow mobile, build a snowman and more.

Although I was initially slightly overwhelmed at the number of tiny parts that this set includes...

Pinypon ski lodge pieces

...I found that the illustrated assembly instructions Famosa included made it easy to follow along and pop pieces into place and place stickers in their locations.

Pinypon assembly instructions

It did end up taking a bit of time to get every last little piece into place, but that just meant that when the Ski Lodge was finally complete, the girls were even more excited to examine all of the adorable aspects!

Pinypon Ski Lodge

While toys often include cute details, Famosa takes things entirely to the next level with the amount of detail that they included in this Ski Lodge, all of the accessories, the three Pinypon characters themselves and even their little dog.

The ski lift, ski slope, tiny snow gear, working doors and drawers, decorations for the tree and snowman... I'm certain that every time we have looked at this set that we have found new and adorable touches that we hadn't noticed before!

Pinypon Ski Lodge review

And if allowing your Pinypon friends to ski, sled or snowboard down the slope isn't enough fun, the Ski Lodge also comes with an ice skating rink that holds actual ice! Simply add water and (carefully) place in the freezer and voilà!

I'm not sure that my kids have ever been so excited about ice before they had their own miniature ice rink!

Pinypon ice skating rink

Plus, along with the endless entertainment of the Ski Lodge itself, the addition of the Pinypon Car & Tow has been just right for cross country travels for friends to come and go for their winter adventures.

The girls have loved the storage in and on the tow and trunk and the way that the Pinypon character can hop right in and hit the road with this great little vehicle!

Pinypon snow car

With all of the Pinypon figures, pieces and accessories, my girls already had all of the tools they needed for endless imaginative play... but then these dolls are even more fun because you can mix and match everything!

The clothing, accessories, hairstyles and even the faces can all be swapped from one character to the next by easily pulling them apart or turning the face around to the other side to create an entirely new persona. How cool is that?!

Pinypon mix and match dolls

Whether Pinypon is a familiar name in your household or this is the first that you've been introduced to this miniature world, if you have a young girl in your life (4+) that enjoys dolls, I can almost guarantee that she'll be thrilled with all of the fun Pinypon options available.

Each of these dolls and play sets are cute, innovative and portable while inspiring creativity and imagination all winter long and beyond!

Visit Pinypon.com to find out more about this miniature mix and match world and be sure to connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube so that you won't miss new additions, fun information and more. The Pinypon Ski Lodge retails for $39.99 and is available at Toys 'R Us while the Pinypon Car & Tow retails for $12.99 from Kmart or Toys 'R Us.

Plus, thanks to the generosity of Famosa, one person will soon be able to immerse the girl in their life in smaller or larger dolls as well, because...

One lucky person will win their choice of Pinypon Snow Ski Lodge, Pinypon Snow Adventure Car & Tow or Nenuco Sleep With Me Baby Doll & Cradle from Famosa!

Pinypon giveaway
Find out more about this baby doll in my Nenuco review - we love it!


A big thank you to Famosa for providing a Ski Lodge and Snow Cars for me to review as well as the choice of product for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

155 comments:

Unknown said...

I just love the SKi Lodge!

Jeanna said...

My daughter would love the mermaids!

Unknown said...

the games caught my eye, because my daughter and neice love getting on the computer playing games such as these ones.

Carrie Phelps said...

I love the Ski Lodge, this would be fun for my granddaughter to take with her to visit her other grandparents in Killington Vermont.

Unknown said...

I like the Pinypon shopping mall!

sherylssg said...

My niece would like the Pinypon Apartment. She could carry it with her to Grammy's house.

Catherine R said...

I think my daughter would have fun with the weekend getaway set.

Jennifer said...

My daughter received a PinyPon mermaid for her birthday and she loves it. She would be excited to add more figures to her collection.

Raina said...

My daughter would LOVE the mermaids!

Unknown said...

I love how colorful and kids friendly the Pinypon website is. I also love that they have games and a parent section. These toys are so cute. We recently saw them at Costco and TRU. Thank you for your pictures of the products and assembly. It is nice to see how much work it is to put together.

Tish said...

The Snow Ski Lodge is ADORABLE!! My daughter and I are in love with it already. She would be so excited if we won that...thanks for the chance!!

Patricia Wojnar Crowley said...

I love the Pinypon Fairies!

slb3334 said...

weekend getaway.

ReggieMann said...

I like the Shopping Mall

C. said...

I loved that the website had games for kids to play on it.

Unknown said...

Brea would love the ski lodge or the shopping mall.

renee walters said...

My daughter would like the mermaids! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Reneewalters3 at yahoo dot com

Amber said...

I love that they're Barbie-esq (figures, houses, etc.) without looking like Barbies. I think my 3 year old would love any of them, but as a skier I do like the Ski Chalet :)

kim burnett said...

My daughter would love the mermaids!

Madelyn Sue said...

The "Weekend Getaway" is SO cute..my niece would love it!

Shelly Leatham said...

we love the Shopping Mall

Jackie said...

The Weekend Getaway Set is really cute.
Thank you!

kellyr78 said...

I also like the Car and Tow.
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walk9 said...

My daughter would love the shopping mall

amanda whitley said...

the Weekend Getaway set is cute and my daughter would love it

SueZH said...

Everyone loves a Weekend Getaway. Fun!

Unknown said...

I like the weekend getaway.

Unknown said...

the pinypon apartment is an adorable alternative to the traditional "dollhouse"

CarrieAnn13 said...

My little one would love the pinypon mermaids

Unknown said...

I love the shopping mall.

The Brown Bunch said...
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Nicole said...

I like the weekend getaway set

abfantom said...

My daughter would like the Pinypon Shopping Mall

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Jennifer T. said...

I like the Mermaids set.

Unknown said...

I love the Ski Lodge

Anonymous said...

I like the Figures & Pet Case Toy Set!

Sue Hull said...

Oh my gosh! It would be fun to have everything,Lol! I like the Ski Lodge,Shopping Mall and Apartment.My nieces would go crazy over these.Thank you for the fun giveaway :)

Debra said...

i like the car and tow set

Jan Lee said...

I like the Shopping Mall for Pinypon :)

sdavis said...

i like the Pinypon Caravan

Pauline MIlner said...

Our Daughter would love the Pinypon Mermaids. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.

bison61 said...

I like the Flower Bags

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Beth said...

I like the weekend getaway

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Dave said...

I like the mermaid dolls my daughter loves mermaids

Unknown said...

I love the weekend getaway set and the mermaids. I may just have to get some without waiting for the contest to be over! Thanks!

Unknown said...

I like the Shopping Mall also.

Rita M said...

How cute is the Car & Tow set?!

john said...

They not only sell toys, but games and videos.

ken ohl said...

the mermaid dolls my niece would love. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

Lloyd Family said...

these are ADORABLE and i love the shopping mall!

BrunoDogg2 said...

The Weekend Getaway looks fun!

Unknown said...

My daughter has the Ski Lodge the Weekend Getaway on her Christmas wish list.

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Unknown said...

I love the Pinypon Caravan. Super cute!

Unknown said...

They have games!

Unknown said...

I love the Pinypon Apartment! Its so cute and my daughter would love it!

Heather B said...

The weekend getaway is really cute

tammmm said...

The Pinypon Fairy caught my eye.

Unknown said...

I like the Pinypon Fairy that comes with a magical unicorn friend, But I noticed the games on the site I will be letting my granddaughter check them out also.

SnowflakeDay (Audra) said...

I think their apartment and the sweethearts are cute too.

Rebecca Orr said...

The shopping mall looks like a lot of fun as well. Any little girl would love these! Thanks!

Aleksandra Nearing said...

I like the characters + pet. My daughter is really into animals and would enjoy those.

Kristen said...

I like the Pinypon Apartment.

Traci said...

I love how colorful and mix matching them

Tamar said...

I like the Weekend Getaway.

Tamar said...

I forgot if I just answered. Oh, how I love mommybrain.

I like the weekend getaway.

hoeyhooper said...

Oh, I just love the Ski Lodge!

Unknown said...

I like the shopping mall

Unknown said...

Pinypon shopping mall would be great for a certain 4 year old I love.

SmoochTheCook@gmail.com said...

I like the Dr. Seuss I can do that deluxe game.

Kerry said...

My daughter would like the Pinypon Apartment

Jessica said...

The Pinypon Fairy are so cute!! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

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Pam OLeary said...

I like the weekend getaway

mogrill said...

I like the mermaid set.
Thanks for the chance.
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Sharon said...

Thank you for this opportunity! I know the perfect little girl that would LOVE the Ski Lodge!

Jessica said...

The mermaids are darling!

Harvey Ever After said...

I love that there is a parents section on the website. And the ski lodge is super cute!

Unknown said...

I like the 10 figure pack of dolls

Anonymous said...

I like the pinypony mermaid 2 pack. Thanks for the giveaway.

Rusti Michael said...

I like the Pinypon Fairies.

mecarolks said...

I like the Pinypon shopping mall.

Kimberly said...

My daughter would LOVE the Ski Lodge! So darling!

Rhonda Clemens said...

Pinypon Apartment

polly said...

My great niece would love the Shopping Mall

Unknown said...

I like the ski lodge!

Unknown said...

I know my granddaughter would love to play with the Snow Ski lodge.

MamaStace said...

I love the weekend getaway pinypon set

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Elaine said...

I like the shopping mall

Unknown said...

I like the twin pack of pinypon mermaids.

Unknown said...

I love the fairies

Unknown said...

I love the Ski Lodge set

Jess said...

My daughter would loves these! I've never seen them before. They are so cute! Love the shopping mall!

shirley said...

Love the SHOPPING MALL and the PINYPON CARAVAN.

Mary said...

Love the Shopping Mall!

Linda said...

My niece loves to play the games on their site.
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Michelle said...

The Pinypon Shopping Center Playset is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Terra Heck said...

I like the Pinypon Caravan. Thanks.
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Meghan Finley said...

Love the Pinypon Mermaids 2-Pack

Jayne said...

For some reason mermaids are currently very popular with Boo. So, I would say the Mermaid 2 Pack.

Mozi Esme said...

The Pinypon Weekend Getaway is available at Costco

Jen lleras said...

ten figures 2 pack!

ArleneWhit said...

Pinypon Weekend Getaway

Allison Downes said...

I visited the site and the Pinypon Mermaids 2-Pack caught my eye.

Thank you for the great giveaway!

wildcat32 said...

I like the Weekend Getaway.

Courtney B said...

i like the 2 pack mermaid set

Bo said...

I love the Weekend Getaway set!

Jen F said...

Aside from the Ski Lodge, I also like the Weekend Getaway set.

Unknown said...

I like the Pinypon Sweethearts.

Janet W. said...

The Figures & Pet Case caught my eye!

Wendy Rozema said...

i like the Pinypon Mermaids 2-Pack

cman said...

Wonder Forge.

laurie nykaza said...

Pinypon Shopping Mall is so cute my nieces would love it

Cassie Eastman said...

The Weekend getaway set would be fun too!

Unknown said...

The shopping mall is super cute!

Tylerpants said...

The shopping mall would be super fun for my daughter. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

LesleyfromWI said...

I like the car & tow

Kathy P said...

I like the 10 Figures Pack Series #2

MELINA said...

I like the Weekend Getaway set.

trixx said...

I like the Shopping Mall. So cute!

rebekah arnold said...

I love all the toys on the site but the fairys are the best! My grandaughter loves fairys and she would love any of these toys!

jlee said...

Mermaids!!

Unknown said...

I like the Pinypon Fairies.

Becca Ann said...

I like the weekend getaway!

nickieisis3 said...

The Weekend Getaway Set

Unknown said...

The games section of the website is super cool!

Unknown said...

I like the pinypon fairy

Unknown said...

I love the Pinypon caravan.

Unknown said...

I like the Pinypon Shopping mall.

jill190 said...

I like the ski lodge.

tracey said...

Pinypon Fairy
are so cute

tavernie said...

I love the Shopping Mall!
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Teresa Thompson said...

Pinypon Weekend Getaway

Jenny Q. said...

I like the 10 Figures Pack Series #2

Donna M. Clark said...

I would like to get for my Bambi the Weekend Getaway .

Breanne said...

I like the Pinypon Fairy

don'twanttogetfat said...

These are so adorable. I want them all, um , for my daughter, I mean...

tina reynolds said...

I think the Pinypon Caravan is super cute

Anonymous said...

I also think the Pinypon Shopping Mall looks fun.

blew415 said...

I like the Pinypon Flashmob video

Anonymous said...

i like there are games to play!!

Anonymous said...

the faeries are so cute

Unknown said...

10 figure pack of dolls

candy said...

The shopping mall caught my eye it's really cute wilcarvic
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Unknown said...

I would love to win this for my niece. I really like the mix and match feature.

bev said...

These are really cute. I think my granddaughter would like the weekend getaway set. Thanks.

Unknown said...

My cousin would love the Shopping Mall!

Allison said...

I like the 2 pack of mermaids for my little girl! Thanks so much for the chances to win this.
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trichie said...

I like Pinypon Caravan

snowwolf222 said...

The weekend getaway is super cute along with the ski lodge!
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Vikki Billings said...

I love the Shopping Mall!!
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Sand said...

I like the car & tow set.

michedt said...

I like the Pinypon Fairy.
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sarah79harding said...

I like the Pinypon Mermaids 2-Pack.

lilyk said...

The Ski Lodge looks very nice!