Thursday, November 3, 2011

Anamalz Wooden Animals Box Sets {Review & Giveaway}

anamalz logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Laurel!}

Oftentimes when we're introduced to a new company or brand, I'm not certain how much my kids will truly enjoy it. After all, not everything can be a hit, can it?

In the case of meeting anamalz this past summer, however, I never really had any doubts. Considering how much my kids love animals, I knew that these eco-friendly, wooden, poseable, adorable little creatures would provide fun, creativity, and entertainment for quite some time. Who can resist something this cute?

anamalzDesigned in Australia, these award-winning, handcrafted wooden toys are made from sustainable maple wood and feature fabric accents, giving them the ability to be bent into a variety of poses while looking just so darn friendly. Whether twisting them into traditional animal positions or something a little more "unique," there isn't a limit on how much fun kids can have!

Knowing that Big Sister E and Little Sister B were going to be thrilled to add a few new eco-friendly figurines to their jungle, when the Prehistoric Box Set arrived, they were clamoring for me to open it and release the new anamalz.

anamalz box setThe new anamalz Box Sets are such a great idea, as you're able to start your child off (or add to a collection) with multiple friends as well as a fun tree in the Prehistoric and Wild Box Sets. As soon as we had each piece freed from the box, I had a moment to admire just how high quality and cute these truly are...

anamalz review...as well as to marvel at the small details that anamalz has included in each of their wooden pals. How can kids (and adults) not love that the Parasaur is smiling at them?

wooden dinosaurAs the T-Rex, Parasaur and Wild Tree joined our gang and the kids traded the anamalz back and forth, I noticed (for probably the hundredth time) how much more they enjoy these than traditional, non-moving figures. The wood/fabric design not only stands out with the hand-painted (with child-friendly water-based paint) faces, but they're just so much more endearing and sweet than something plastic and generic.

The anamalz went swimming...

anamalz...had a snack...

anamalz...and had a meeting to be sure that everyone had met the new friends. Just another peaceful day in our anamalz kingdom!

analamazDesigned for children ages 3 and up, anamalz can be found online (Amazon has a large selection as well) and in stores at specialty shops, Barnes & Noble, and more across the United States and around the world. Prices vary, starting at $8.95 for an individual animal and $24.95 - $34.95 for the Box Sets.

Plus, an anamalz purchase gives children access to the online experience on the company's website - allowing them to animate their pal, download wallpaper, play games, find tips on improving the environment, and more. What a great way to extend the play that these creatures already provide!

For a unique item that children (and adults) are sure to enjoy, anamalz don't require batteries or make noise or flash lights. Instead, their eco-friendly, simple attractiveness takes the classic wooden toy and gives it a fresh, modern twist. These are sure to provide entertainment time and time again and would be a great holiday gift!

And, thanks to the generosity of anamalz, one person will be able to bring home new friends for the child in their life as well, because...

One lucky person will win an anamalz Box Set!

anamalz giveawayTo enter to win: Visit anamalz and tell me which adorable animal(s) you would most like to welcome into your home.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

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Giveaway will end on November 24th at 11:59pm CST. By entering this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to these official rules. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and must be 18 years of age or older.

A big thank you to anamalz for providing a Box Set for me to review as well as 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.

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Jessica Allen said...

My daughter would love the cow and my son would love any of the farm animals! He doesn't have a favorite like she does!


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I blogged about it :)

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jeremyjune said...

The moose is my favorite!!!

Unknown said...

My kiddos would love the Jungle Box set!! They are all so cute!! kevinkaylaarrowood123 at yahoo dot com

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I like the Koala.

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I like the Goat the best! The donkey is cute as well XD

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Mirm said...

like the kangaroo
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I like the koala

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2rose4u said...

I love the prehistoric
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Mrs. Kaminski said...

Jungle animals! My son loves all wild things!

Liz said...

My favorites are the tiger, lion and the horse.
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annies home said...

farm animals are cute
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Kristen said...

The Australian Animalz are my favorite!

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We love the zebra!!

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madpay said...

very unique designs that will last a long time

Nicole said...

my son would love the dinosaurs!
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SHAYNA said...

I LIKE THE TIGER :)

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Bethany said...

I'd love to welcome Cow, Horse, Pig, and Sheep into our home!

Kim Wood Nolan said...

I like them all, but I think the lion or elephant are extra cute!
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mamabunny13 said...

I love all of the wild animals, elephants are always a favorite of mine.
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Colleen Maurina said...

I would like to welcome their Giraffe into my home!

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Gloria Walshver said...

the cow, since my husband milked cows on his kibbutz in israel.
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Anonymous said...

I LOVE these. I would like to have the Anamalz Wild Box Set, especially the elephant.

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lorraine said...

how adorable! i love the farm animal ones especially the black sheep one :) raineoc@yahoo.com

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Kathy said...

I love the animals jungle box set. These are adorable.

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Mammamayor said...

My daughter would love the hippo, I love the moose!
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LissaDora said...

The Emu would be wonderful for my baby cousins!

Nicole said...

Torosaurus is way cute!

The Sleepy Dreamer said...

I would love the Giraffe to come home to me. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

Renee G said...

I think the tiger and gorilla are cute.
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Laurel said...

Absolutely love the wild animals, especially the giraffe and moose.
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guettel78 said...

I love all of the Australian Anamalz, especially the Koala. Thanks for the chance to enter!

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Love the Brown Bear

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Sarah said...

It's a tough choice! Love the stegasarous and the crocadile!!

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Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

i like cow
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tiger
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Domestic Diva said...

They're very cute. My favorite might be the giraffe.

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Quinn said...

We would welcome the Wild Anamalz into our home!

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I like either the horse or the reindeer:)

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I love the Jungle animals.
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Lloyd Family said...

we would love to welcome all of the wild anamals- baboon, brown bear, elephant, corcodile, camel, buffalo, giraffe, gorilla, hippo, moose, rhino, reindeer, polar bear, panda, tiger and zebra
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Love the preshistoric Anamalz

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SueZH said...

I love the Gorilla

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The moose is too cute!

PhDMama said...

Panda

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I'd like the Wild Box Set, we simply must have a giraffe.
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