I collected them for a friend in the US. Her kids loved them and used them with their dolls.

I didn’t love or hate them. I thought they were a bit of fun but I didn’t obsess about collecting them. The kids liked them

I wonder if the companies who own the brands promoted on the toys are paying advertising fees. I’ll be surprised if they aren’t.

I got some today. They are so cute but sooooo small. The thing I hate is having to collect them all but not able to pick and choose which ones I need. Makes it hard to collect all. Just a huge marketing ploy to get us to shop more. Can’t blame Coles if it works.

This is a great idea if you have small children but why would you need the box to display them in. Wouldn’t you get the item and give it to your child to put in their kitchen?

Yet another storm in a teacup – hope there is also a petition to stop all plastic toys at the same time. Sure they cause just as much pollution – especially as they get thrown away so quickly – this collection is very liable to remain as a collection for many years.

I love them. Think it is a clever marketing plan by brandnames to have mini products. Just another toy – hope we aren’t going to ban plastic toys now. Anyway could be made from recyclable plastic. If you don’t want it don’t get it when offered.

People need to calm down, no one is making you take them, if you don’t want it don’t take it, simple really. Then there are those who are winging about the impact on the environment and that they’ll just throw them in the garbage anyway, what! That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard! We have three people in this household who would love them and gladly collect them, thank you Coles, for such a fun idea.

I have no problem with this promo and these items could become part of a great little play kit. Some people will like and some people will dislike. If you like buy and if you don’t then move on.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 20 Jul 2018 , 5:09 am

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  Like MoM – I love this promo too ! It ultimately comes down to choice and everyone is allowed free choice in what they like/dislike. No one needs to be shamed for liking the promo.

Shame on MOM for saying they like this promotion, big brands getting in the minds of children, disgusting marketing. Considering most of the products are unhealthy too.

My first reaction to this promotion was how the big brands are getting free advertising and pushing their products on to children, we should not allow marketing to children like this! I am disgusted that it has been allowed. I signed the petition for this reason mainly. If they are truly recycleable which I hope they are then they should all go in the recycle now. What happened to generic labels for kids shopping toys? And I question the size of them for some toddlers may think they can eat them,, will they be a choking hazard?

Oh dear Lord, get over yourselves people! I bet those that complain are more than happy to go out and buy plastic toys for there kids elsewhere. Toys that when broken get thrown out because they aren’t recyclable.

Seriously people, relax! Are you going to boycott every single toy o

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  • • mom265671 replied
    • 18 Jul 2018 , 4:41 pm

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  Toy that contains plastic** it’s just for fun and a nice freebie to get whilst shopping. If you don’t like it or against it, don’t take it. Let the rest of us enjoy the fun and cuteness of it*

I am indifferent regarding this, cheers.

THese toys would cost far more than a plastic bag to produce so I dont really see the logic here. THey should do a choice to keep everyone happy – You either get a bag or one of these toys.

I don’t actually care as my child is not in the age range. Coles have said they’re all fully recycable. A promotion of this type would have been months, maybe even up to a year in the making so it may have been costly and difficult to stop. Cue the outrage though. Here we go again. A change.org petition? Seriously? If you don’t like it, don’t shop there and don’t buy them. Just stop inflicting your pain and whingeing on everyone else.

It’s not necessarily single use, which is the worst use of plastic.

Really guys? Calm down. Have you visited your local variety store? There are heaps of cheap plastic toys being sold there and in department stores too. I think this is a great idea and a cheap way to get accessories for my daughter’s doll house. Why should a few haters ruin things for everyone. I hope they persist with this promotion.

Ok maybe timing isn’t the greatest. To be honest some of the opinions started swaying my own. But then I had a thought of my own. If I was playing with my Baby Born or Barbies and they could have the products I loved too then I would be over the moon. I just wonder if they are size relative. Like from the photo it looks like some are but there is no way a nappy box is the same size as wheetbix. Plus it gives kids something to look forward to at the checkout. Instead of asking for lollies and chocolates.

It’s a bit of fun for the kids. All these negative Nancy’s are just hitty from having their plastic bags taken away complanning won’t bring them back. We did this on tassie years ago and we are fine.

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  • • mom265671 replied
    • 18 Jul 2018 , 4:43 pm

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  Well said!! Maybe these people need to sign a petition for the rest of the new toys that come out by other big brands for their plastic use too. Ridiculous!