Monday, July 29, 2024

iL Concerto, By Londji - REVIEW


Nature / Type:             Board game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  This is a creative board game / memory game perfect for any music lovers! 

Londji iL Concerto is a rare find - It’s a unique memory game that heroes the world of music. If you have a little aspiring musician in your home, this game is a must-have! Thank you Antipoda Co for providing a copy. 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Challenging Memory Game - Play With 36 OR 24 Cards 

The set includes 36 playing cards (25 instruments, 7 jokers, 4 action cards), 20 ensemble cards with music bands and its allocated points, 4 “silence” tokens, and 24 coordinating tokens. First, we place all 36 playing cards face-down in grid form. Each player selects an ensemble card. Player takes turn to flip over a playing card; if it’s an instrument card that matches the ensemble card, they continue to flip over another card until a mistake is made, OR until a player has found all the relevant instrument cards (and when that happens, the player can keep the card for final scoring!). The game ends when all players have collectively completed 10 ensemble cards. The player with the most points is the winner. This game is no easy feat and really pushes your memory skill to the max (imagine having to memorise the position of all 7 instrument cards in Septet band with no mistake!).There is also an easier play variant with just 24 cards if you want to start “easy”. 

(2) Interesting Music Theme With Wide Variety Of Instruments / Bands 

I LOVE the variety of instruments and music genres featured: from classic String Quartet (cello, viola, 2 x violins), playful Brass Quintet (tuba, 2X trumpet, trombone, horn), and iconic Raggae band (e-guitar, e-bass, trumpet, congo, drums). I love the “hint cards” that help us identify a music instrument and its “joker” group - eg piano in the “keyboard” group, oboe within the “woodwind” group. 

(3) Joker Cards + Action Cards 

Apart from the joker cards that can represent an instrument within the same “family”, there are also action cards for special advantage: “Spy” to take a peek of any face-down card, “Coordinates” to mark a card of interest, “Silence” to freeze a card, and “One More” for a second chance! 

(4) Eco-Friendly + Made In Barcelona  

This game is made of recycled cardboard and paper, packaged in a sturdy cardboard box. It is manufactured and designed in Barcelona, and conforms to international safety standards including EN71. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Antipoda Co 

Check out my reviews on other Londji games: 

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Paper Family, By Londji- REVIEW


Nature / Type:             Paper dolls 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    3 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids who enjoy dressing-up/ fashion/ paper activities  

“Paper Family” from Londji brought back sweet nostalgic memories: the time before Barbie came into my life, the unforgettable years where I spent hours cutting out dresses from magazines and playing fashion shows with paper dolls. Thank you Antipoda Co - this touches my heart. 

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) 4 Cardboard Dolls + 20 Paper Costumes

“Paper Family” pays tribute to the classic paper dolls art - sprinkling it with a hint of vintage, quirky touch. The set includes 4 rigid cardboard dolls, cleverly done with removable stands to prop the characters upright. Each of them have different height and appearance to represent a member of the Paper Family: Papa John is 24cm in height, Mama Marie is 22 cm, and both Brother Jan and Sister Ia are 18 cm. Once the dolls are built and set-up, we can dress them up with paper clothes and accessories. The set includes 20 sets of costumes - divided into 5 categories of 4. Just like the classic, the paper clothings have folding tabs to hold onto the figures’ shoulders and legs; and some of the head-wears have slots to attach them to the dolls. 

(2) Creative & Super-Cool Costumes For Different Occasions 

We love the beautifully illustrated and creative costumes! There are winter clothings for the cold season - plaid scarf for Papa, cashmere for Mama, turtleneck sweater for Brother, yellow boots for Sister. My favourite is the “Weekend Hobbies” category - denim overalls for Papa’s carpentry work, gardening apron for Mama, chef attire for Brother, and doctor dress-up completes with stethoscope for Sister. The kids love the  COOL superhero costumes. We also really enjoy playing with the “A Night at the Opera” formal attire, and casual “Beach Day” wears for the family! 

(3) Eco-Friendly + Made In Barcelona

Londji reinvents the traditional, gives them a modern interpretation, but retains a nostalgic feel that brings us that warm, fuzzy feel. I love how they incorporate sustainability concept in the design and production. The Paper Family is an eco-friendly product made from responsible forestry and recycled cardboard. It is manufactured and designed in Barcelona, and conforms to the requirements of ATSM Standard Consumer Safety Specifications on USA Toy Safety F963. 

This is a beautiful toy! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

Antipoda Co 

Enjoy the video! 

Enjoy the video! 

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Wooden 3D Puzzle - Racing Car, By Funyards Australia - REVIEW


Nature / Type:             Wooden 3D puzzle 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️     

Recommended age:    7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Anyone who enjoys woodwork/ craft activities/ 3D puzzles 

We love the build-it-yourself plywood puzzles from Funyards Australia - they are not difficult to execute, and always give us such satisfying sense of achievement. Today, let’s talk about “Wooden 3D Puzzle - Racing Car”. 

Why I love ❤️ this set: 

(1) Laser-Cut Plywood 3D Puzzle With 29 Pieces 

The set comes with a single wooden sheet with removable laser-cut plywood pieces, and a one-page assembly instructions guide. First, gently push out the laser cut wooden pieces (there are a total of 29 individuals pieces) - all can be easily popped out and removed without the need of tool. The illustrated guide has clear step-by-step guide with each of the puzzle pieces labelled for easy reference. To build the race car, simply insert and join the pieces together by following the sequence and guide of the assembly instructions. Starting from the main body of the car and its cockpit, fix the front part and side doors, attach the wheels and rear wing, and finally, gives it a last touch by connecting the steering wheel and front wing. It’s a delightful  process that requires a reasonable measure of dexterity and concentration - it took our 8 year-old 15-minute to complete the build. It was a pleasant, stress-free activity, with no fancy gadgets or tools required. 

(2) Cool Racing Car Design 

I love the design of the puzzle structure. The racing car has sufficient details to make it interesting. Symmetrical on both sides with all pieces securely connected - it doesn’t take up much space, and makes such a gorgeous vehicle to be incorporated into imaginative play. 

(3) Precisely Crafted With Good Connection 

Like all of Funyards Australia timber sets - the puzzle pieces are laser-cut, precisely done with gaps and links for easy insertion/ connection between the pieces. No glue is needed for this project. The set includes a small piece of sand paper to smooth out the edges and wooden surfaces. 

(4) Flat-Pack Packaging + Clearly Illustrated Instruction Guide 

I love that the puzzle is flat-pack with minimal packaging. The instruction is clearly illustrated, all pieces are labeled on the guide and are easily identifiable. Our 8 year-old was able to build it independently and he thoroughly enjoyed the process. According to the information included, this product passed CE and ASTM test. 


# gifted in exchange for review 


Where to buy this: 

Funyards Australia (Etsy Site) 


Check out my reviews on other similar wooden building kits from Funyards Australia: 


Enjoy the video!