Calico Critters

A lot of the new toys to come out this year include toys that allow kids to pretend and play with pretend animals in their own little world. These little toys, which includes several doll sets that you can collect, is one of these toys. In fact, this is one the best pretend animal playthings that have made it to the top Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Collectible Toys

The first part of this toy series is already interesting and fun. There are a lot of critter families that you can buy and collect. This basically means that there are several different critter sets to choose from. Some of the critter families you can check out in stores include a panda bear family, elephant twins, a rabbit family, bear twins, a preschool full of little critter kids, hedgehogs, and a whole lot more.

Each critter set is unique and will include a different set of dolls for your kids to play with and you to adore. Each member of the Calico Critters world has a personality that is unique to that character. There are no boundaries to the events and stories that your kids can come up with as they play with each unique character.

Each little animal critter set may include parents, grown-ups, children, and even little baby critters. A critter parent of whatever type of animal is around 3" in height. The children will be around 2.25" tall. Finally, the little baby critters will usually be 1.25" in height. Take note that the clothing on these little critters is removable and interchangeable. These small toys present a choking hazard and are never recommended for children below three years old.

Critter World

There is more to Calico Critters other than collecting all these cute little toys. You may also collect other sections of their little world. Little critters don’t only play but they also have other things to do. The small critter children can play in the playground, others can go to school, some may have to visit the dentist, and there is will also be bedtime.

Each of these little sections of their little town is a collectible item. Some of the options you can find in toy stores include the Townhome, Play Nursery School, Baby Playground, Dentist Set, Bunk Beds, Preschool, Cottage, and Tree House among many others. Take note that you can also buy little furniture separately. On average, the furniture costs from $12 to $20. On the other hand, the different sections of the Calico Critters town cost from $45 to $200.