When I was a kid the summer holidays were awesome. Six weeks of freedom; time to play, chill and see family and sometimes friends. It was usually family, as until I was in my teens I wouldn’t tend to do my own thing and see a friend. Usually I was really excited to get back to school to catch up with my mates, mess around and generally have a laugh (and learn of course!!).
My oldest school friends I am still in touch with, which is great. Three in particular who I spent a lot of time with at school have all got married and have kids, so we can catch up now, at a completely different stage in our lives. Although we have drifted apart a little through Uni and early adulthood, we always come back together and things are just the same.
We used to wind each other up at school though, fall out, compete to get the best grades and want to be the best. There were lots of laughs and tears but we were always there for each other. I revised lots with two of my mates in our exam years; we always tested each other and wanted to do well. We supported each other through broken hearts or lack of them (!) and I’m glad to have these memories and such a good childhood because of them.
I always think some of my past friendships are just like Woody and Buzz from Toy Story; especially the competitive nature, to be the most popular and the silly bickering!! Underneath it all though they have each other’s back and are true friends. Just like me and my school pals. Underneath it all, those silly things just don’t matter when you are friends. We all may have been a little mean now and then but we new deep down the importance of being kind and caring; the messages I teach my girls as they grow up.
I love the Toy Story films, as imagining your toys coming alive, as you leave the room is just such a magical and amazing thought! Even better Toy Story 4 is due for release in June 2019, so even more Buzz and Woody time to come!
My eldest is a fan too and when she saw these such lifelike Woody and Buzz figures from Smyths Toys, it was like truly playing the part of Andy for the day.
These two besties come together in a set, retailing at £59.99 and aimed at little ones ages 3 and up. Both have voice and sound effects and Buzz is 30cm tall and Woody 40cm! They are the most realistic versions of the two pals available!
My girls have LOVED these. My youngest is below the recommended age at almost two but fully supervised she has really enjoyed playing with Buzz and Woody. My girls are starting to become little friends too and when they ate not fighting over Woody(!), they have started to get really cute together. I hope they will have each other’s backs as well.
Adorable!
I’m hoping Buzz and Woody, alongside what she learns from us and at school, will help my girls learn the true meaning of friendship and their school years will be as enjoyable as mine.
Here’s to a friendly start to the academic year of 2018-2019!!
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It’s that time of year, expecting the Smyth’s catalogue to arrive soon. My son loves going through and circling the many things he would like.
It’s that time of year, the Smyth’s catalogue will be arriving soon. My son loves going through it and circling the many things he would like.
This would be great for a few little pressies for my daughter’s birthday! xx
My son is 10 and he is still a massive toy story fan I don’t think that film will ever get old! He still has his Woody, Buzz and Rex lol he won’t let me get rid of them!
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Aaaaw! I love Buzz Lightyear. I would find it difficult to give this to the children if I won (but I would, of course!!!).
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meant to say Twinnies xx
My son has these toys and he’s 13!
My nephew loves these
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Brilliant prize & very generous too xx
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This will be ideal with Christmas on its way.
I love how buzz and woody are still popular!
We love Toy story. Fingers crossed.
Brilliant giveaway – I love Toy story too
So cool, my Niece and Nephew would love this, thanks for the chance
This would be amazing to help with my Christmas shopping for this year 🙂
Thanks…you’ve always got a friend in me.
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Thank you so much, fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed
If I won I would probably end up buying LOL dolls for my daughters
Fantastic, Perfect to start Christmas Shopping
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I love woody!
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Thank you so much for the chance to win this fabulous prize!!
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Very useful prize. I already know that if I were to win, the entire voucher would go towards Paw Patrol toys, begrudgingly.
I remember taking my daughter to see Toy Story, we loved it so much. She’s 27 now. So the voucher wouldn’t be spent on her!
Great giveaway, thank you x
I would love this to buy something for my granddaughter
Thanks for the chance – so handy with the C word coming up!
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Be great to put towards Christmas
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This would be a great help towards Xmas, my 6 year old is already asking for things
Great post, we are huge Toy Story fans
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We love Toy Story too
Love Smyth’s. Better located (in the town centre), which is probably why Toys R Us are no more 🙁
Love to buy something special for my grandson
Great giveaway – thank you
id love to win for my nephew
This is an amazing giveaway! My children would be over the moon.
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i was in at the beginning with these two – remember laughing so much at the cimema, when i took my daughter – and they haven’t gotten ‘old’ – still making our grandkids laugh today. They would love this giveaway prize xx
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Loads to choose from here – our fave toy shop
Great giveaway, I am already thinking about December!
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Thank you, I’d buy some Peppa Pig toys for Christmas if I won this.
I’m expecting baby no. 3 just before Christmas so this would definitely help me get some festive shopping done nice and early!
Great prize, thankyou for the competition x
The Toy Story toys are so much fun and i think even adults enjoy playing with them!
Everything Toy Story is wonderful
The photos are adorable and the Toy Story figures look fun!
We love Smyths
Great characters
I love toy story, one of my favourite films 🙂
This would be so useful in time for Christmas 🙂
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How fantastic thank you for the chance!
Lovely, would treat my eldest to some new Schleich figures.
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Awesome competition, especially as Christmas seems to be approaching extremely quickly. Thanks for the chance.
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Very handy for Christmas!
It would be awesome to win this with my sons 3rd birthday coming up next month!!
would be just in time for my sons birthday.
Fab thanks for the chance x
Toy Story has always been a huge favourite in our house! What a fab giveaway.
This would be lovely, we love Toy Story and can’t wait for the new film 🙂
My little boy is the biggest Toy Story fan, he is going to be so excited next June when Toy Story 4 comes out!!!
Thanks for the giveaway.
great prize
my nephew would love this, he is Toy Story mad
Great prize. Smyth has a great selection.
My boys love Toy Story and the voucher would be perfect to add to the Christmas shopping fund! x
How lovely – would love to treat my grandson
would be perfect for a treat for starting school for my daughter Ava
This would be an amazing start to my Christmas shopping!
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I could treat my grandchildren with this!
This would be amazing i would get my daughters Birthday Pressies (Dec) she loves the generations dolls thank you very much for the chance 🙂 :0
would help make a dent in the Christmas presents expense…thank you
Would love to win this for Christmas get my 2 little ones something nice
Would be lovely to win for a start to the Christmas shopping
Great to get the Grandkids some toys for Christmas. My younger son still has his Buzz Lightyear & Woody even though he’s at college now!
Aww buzz and woody still timeless! Great comp and blog thanks x
Thanks for the great prize and competition. Good luck everyone!
We like Toy Story. Thanks for a lovely giveaway 🙂
Toy Story is a huge favourite in our house too, the toys look fantastic, I think my youngest would love them!
This would come in very handy to buy my granddaughter something for Christmas. Thanks for the chance
My niece would love this so much!
This would be fantastic to spend on my daughter for Christmas
Aw i love the Toy Story Toys. Your little ones look like they are enjoying them x
My daughter would absolutely love this Toy Story toy!
This would be wonderful to help a little bit towards Christmas
Superb giveaway…who doesn’t love Toy Story? Thanks for hosting x
This would be fab to my Christmas presents for my nephews. Thankyou x x
This would be lovely to use to buy Christmas presents for my nephews. Thankyou x x
About time woody and co had another outing!
This is making me think of Christmas shopping already!
Aw we love Toy Story here and I love the friendship theme too, really heartwarming.
Can’t wait to take Woody out again
Oooh I love Toy Story, I can’t wait til my youngest gets into it and we can bring out Buzz and Woody again. Fab competition!
Great giveaway, thank you
Perfect for Christmas, thanks for the chance.
oh wow these would be incredible to win!!
I love Toy Story. Hard to believe the film is 20 years old!
So many lovely toys to buy in Smyths, I love the doll aisle!
This would be such a big help for Christmas.
Perfect for early Christmas present shopping!