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What Makes a Toy ‘Timeless’? A Guide to Long-Lasting Play Value

What Makes a Toy ‘Timeless’? A Guide to Long-Lasting Play Value

What Makes a Toy Timeless? There are toys we remember long after childhood—wooden trains click-clacking around tracks, dolls’ houses full of tiny furniture, a trusty pull-along that went everywhere with us. These are the timeless toys: well-loved, well-played, and passed down from one child to the next. But what exactly gives a toy its staying power? Why do some stand the test of time while others are quickly forgotten? In this post, we’ll explore what makes a toy timeless—from quality…

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children enjoying sports in the garden
Best Sports Toys & Games for Active Play This Season

Best Sports Toys & Games for Active Play This Season

As the days get longer and brighter, it’s the perfect time to head outdoors, stretch little legs, and burn off some energy. Whether it’s garden games after school, half-term activities, or just encouraging a bit more movement and a little less screen time, active play is a brilliant way to support children’s health, development, and happiness. And let’s be honest—it’s also great fun! From skipping ropes to table tennis, here’s your friendly guide to sports toys and active games that…

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Classic Playground Games Every Child Should Know

Classic Playground Games Every Child Should Know

Remember the thrill of running across the school field, heart pounding as someone shouted “British Bulldog”? Or the squeals of laughter in a game of Duck Duck Goose? For many of us, these playground classics were the highlight of childhood—screen-free, carefree and wonderfully simple. These traditional games aren’t just about nostalgia. They’re fantastic for developing social skills, encouraging physical activity and helping children learn to play together fairly. Best of all, they need very little equipment—just energy, imagination, and a…

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Made By Me!

Made By Me!

Look what I made!  We’ve all heard those words, children love to proudly show off their latest drawing or craft project.  We have a bumper range to suit all ages and interests, from simple colouring books to complex model making kits. A brilliant set for younger children is Step by Step Drawing, to learn in simple steps and gain a real sense of achievement.  The set contains 12 step-by-step drawing prompt cards, each card is separated into 4 simple steps…

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Our Top 12 Christmas Toy and Gift Predictions 2022

Our Top 12 Christmas Toy and Gift Predictions 2022

It’s getting towards that time of year again!  So to help, our top 12 toys for Christmas have been specially selected by our team.  Each item has been chosen for its appeal and ability to become a favourite gift this Christmas.  We have been mindful to pick items from a range of prices to reflect everyone’s budgets this year.  Santa has also ensured us that he approves of all of these choices and quite fancies some of them himself –…

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Top 12 Christmas Toy & Gift Predictions 2021

Top 12 Christmas Toy & Gift Predictions 2021

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It’s that time of year again, the nights are drawing in and Christmas is edging closer. For anyone stuck for ideas or looking for a little bit of inspiration we have created a list of what we think will be our most popular toys and gifts this season. Our knowledgeable team are happy to help with any product queries you might have about these or any other items, please just give us a call! Here are our Top 12 Christmas…

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What Is Traditional Dolls House Scale?

What Is Traditional Dolls House Scale?

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Doll’s houses at the 1:12 scale are the most common scale for children.  But we are often asked what the 1:12 scale means and whether our range of dolls houses and accessories are compatible. The 1:12 scale has its roots in the imperial measuring system – where one inch on the doll’s house is equivalent to one foot on a real house.  So the house is twelve times smaller than a full size house. Historically, it was chosen as the…

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Choosing Wooden Toys helps our planet

Choosing Wooden Toys helps our planet

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With the increasing pressure and awareness of the environmental concerns that effect our planet it has never been so important to make informed and responsible buying decisions. Here at Mulberry Bush we try our best to be mindful of our impact on the environment. We use recycled packaging and implement the three R’s wherever we can, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Most importantly however is our pride in the products we sell. We focus on traditional, well made toys that we…

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Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

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We really enjoy selecting our range of toys for the Autumn/Winter season.  While the heat was blistering, we were assembling, testing, playing with and giving the Mulberry Bush stamp of approval to our new range.  As we specialise in traditional and innovative toys, gifts and games our Top 12 For Christmas List is a little different to other retailers and is full of items that will give lasting value.  Do let us know what you think, we’re always pleased to…

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Toys Made in Britain?

Toys Made in Britain?

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The BBC Breakfast programme is featuring a family who are trying to buy only British made goods.  How good to see that idea back I thought as I watched, reminded of the We’re Backing Britain campaign of the late 60s. Then I choked on my cornflakes when I reflected that, if they were looking to buy toys for the couple’s young children they might be hard-pressed, remembering what we sell ourselves that is made in the UK which, I’m sorry to…

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