Just Fun Kidz emailed me a couple of weeks ago and asked if Cara would like to review a Hatchimal. What kind of a question is that? YES! I don’t know any little kids who wouldn’t give their left pinky for one of these adorable furballs.
What is a Hatchimal you ask??
Hatchimals are magical creatures that live inside of eggs. Who’s inside? It’s a surprise! Each egg contains one of two interactive Hatchimals. Love and care for yours inside the egg and its eyes will light up as it makes cute sounds, telling you how it’s feeling! Once you’ve played with it enough, you’ll see rainbow eyes – that means its time to hatch! Hatchimals can’t hatch on their own. Your touch encourages them to peck their way out of the egg! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Now you get to raise your furry Hatchimal through 3 stages, from baby to toddler, to kid. Your Hatchimal sings “Hatchy Birthday” each time it enters a new stage! Teach yours to walk, dance, play games and more! It will even repeat what you say in its own voice!
I know that Hatchimals were top of many kids’ Christmas wish lists last year, and I can’t see the hype about these little cuties dying down soon.
Cara received a Penguala Hatchimal. Pengualas are happy-go-lucky, quirky, naive, friendly, clumsy and kind. They come in either a Pink or a Teal egg. They are super cute.
The hatching process is amazing. Really! We had the whole family gathered round the table whilst Cara and her cousin were helping little Pengi hatch by stroking the egg and talking to her. It was so cute to see. And their faces! You should have seen their eyes light up when she started pecking at the egg and it cracked and you could see her beak. It was so exciting. While little Pengi was hatching, you could see her amazing eyes light up and she was making noises all the while. I feel a little embarrassed to say that I found it just as exciting. You forget for a moment that this isn’t a real little baby bird hatching.
The hatching process is amazing and I was worried that Cara would lose interest very quickly after that. But no.
This furry animatronic creature is her favourite toy right now and Pengi goes everywhere. I’m pleasantly surprised that the batteries are still going. Pengi is still in her ‘baby stage’ as I haven’t heard her sing ‘Hatchy Birthday’ yet. Now she is cooing and saying hello. When she gets cold, you have to rub her head and tummy and when she has hiccups, you have to give her a fright. And the Penguala can get angry too. Her eyes light up in different colours to tell you how she’s feeling. Luckily she came with a handy guide. Pengi can also repeat what you say in her cute little voice, and this has led to loads of giggles.
Cara is taking such good care of her virtual pet that I don’t think it will be very long until she has a birthday. We can’t wait to see what the next stage will bring.
I’m sure you’ve been wondering if a Hatchimal is worth its hefty price tag? I think so. This toy is very interactive and Cara adores it. And she loses interest in toys quite quickly. Pengi is Cara’s alarm in the morning. I switch the Penguala on (yes moms! It has an off switch!) and put it on her pillow. Cara wakes up with a huge smile when she hears her baby say hello to her. Cara’s cousin also wants a Hatchimal, so we will all be clubbing in for her birthday. I think one Hatchimal will mean more to her than receiving a lot of gifts from friends and family. I think most little kids will feel the same judging by the reactions Cara gets when Pengi goes along to the shops. She goes everywhere!
HATCHIMALS are stocked at Hamleys, Lilliputs, Makro, Takealot, Toy Adventures, Toy Kingdom, Toy Zone and Toys R Us.
Win a Hatchimal!!
Now for some great news!!! I have a Hatchimal worth R1 199.99 to give away! Enter via the Rafflecopter below and keep your fingers crossed! Who will your little one hatch?
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Lol. That face is priceless!! 💓
too adorable!!! I am sure plenty of adults want one for themselves too lol
would love to gift ne to my grandson for his birthday this weekend
my niece would totally love this!
these are way too cute for the kids
I so much want to win this for my God daughter, who is having her tonsils removed tomorrow! #scaredgodmotherrightaboutnow Please make her heal faster, by taking her mind of her eina to be tonsils!
Would be best dad ever if I won
wow this is so awesome.love it
I would love to win this for my son. I’m hoping it will bring out a more nurturing side in him.
These are just gorgeous!! I can’t imagine an adult NOT being tempted to have one as well :)
Hatchanimals are taking over – look at so much fun . kids go mad
oh my gosh this is so awesome ! I would love to win this for my son and daughter !
These are so cute. Would love one for myself :)
With love to win this for my daughter who wanted it since christmas but couldn’t get it.It’s so fab cause it interactive and she will love it.Yhxs for the chance
My son would love a Hatchimal!
My eldest song (8 years old) saw the videos on Youtube and he has been begging for one ever since. Was worried that the price tag was a bit high, but your review has helped make up my mind. Will need to start saving. :D
Looks like a little delight that will make my 3 yr old giggle with glee!
Wow my son would absolutely LOVE a Hatchimal. Really love how you have to take care of the Hatchimal so a fun and interactive toy
My grandson would love a hatchamil!
What a fantastic, thorough review. Would love to win this for my daughter. She gets so lonely as an only child..
Love that HatchAnimals teach Children to be responsible,perfect before actually get a real pet for my little one.These HatchAnimals are so cute,and a perfect companion as well.Holding thumbs for this awesome Giveaway❤️
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My daughter is desperate for one of these so would love to win one! Holding thumbs 👍
My son always wanted one and goes completely crazy when I show him clips of hatchimals hatching. Fingers crossed
my 3 year old son would go gaga over this , crying for me to go buy him one ..
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I’m entering this for a friend whose daughter, Julia, is DESPERATE for a Hatchimal!
Oh my word I would love this for my grandson
These are so adorable and provides great fun for kids and even parents. Will be great to win for our princess she will be delighted.
My two boys will just love to watch the whole hatching procedure and see which adorable creature hatches. Ok mommy will enjoy it too :p so cute that it goes through all these phases ♡
My Lil boy 3 and loves animals, he would be totally blown away watching this Lil fellow hatch.Amazing toy,appreciation to its creator ;)
Would love this for my son!! Amazing toy!
would love to win this for my Daughters birthday at the end of April!
I can just imagine how many daughter would love this for her 3rd birthday! She is becoming a big sister for the first time and this would be the perfect gift to keep her occupied during this changing time in her life.
Wow!! My girls would luv this!
I might be in my late 20’s but this sounds like the perfect gift for me ! haha :D
My son would love this! Only child so he gets lonely n we dnt have pets as we dnt have d space for them so this would be awesome.
This would be awesome. My little girl has been asking since last year. There is just no way that I can afford it. So fingers crossed for a dream come true.
This looks so cool. I’d love one even if I didn’t have a little one to give it to!
I know a little girl that would be over the moon to own one of these Hatchanimals!! :)
My daughter would love one of these, but secretly so do I. They are just so cute! Pick us! Pick us! :-)
My little one will go crazy over this, an awesome giveaway.
My daughter has been begging me for one
These are so cute, would be great to have one
My boy would love this! And so would his parents hehe
I would love to win this for my daughters
These are just adorable toys
My niece would love this
so awesome i would love to give the Hatchanimal to my grandson for a gift he would be over the moon to own one
My daughter would be over the moon if she owned one of these.
My niece would love this
my son and daughter would love this …and they keep asking for a pet …but they are 3 & 6 …don’t want a “pet” that’s alive …i will have to take care of it…
My daughters’ would love a hatchimal, they sound awesome!
My daughter turns 4 in April so a hatchimal would be so perfect for her specially since she only started playing with toys a bout 3/4 months ago, which is a huge milestone thanks to her speech and occupational therapist
Awesome prize!
aaw my 3year old son will freak out ! love it
Absolutely love it,what a fun,beautiful prize😍💟
My Granddaughter would love this prize.
So cute I just love the Hatchanimals
I love her face when it hatched! So cute! I’d love one for Axl!
OMG, what a fun toy. My little girl would love one.
My daughter would love to hatch a Penguala wow
I would love to win this awesome prize for my daughter, Sarah-Jane. She has been wanting one since last year.
My daughter would love this
This is so cute!
These are just the cutest ever. My daughter has been wanting one ever since she has seen them. The saddest part is that it is not so affordable.
My Grandchildren would love this! <3
My daughter would love this as a belated birthday present.
Would love a Hatchimal for my son
WOW! I’ve heard about these things and I would really want one for myself! haha
The price tag is quite….uhm….large…so winning this would be AMAZING!
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Fingers crossed!
My grandchild would love to have one of these
This is an awesome prize
Would love a Hatchimal for my daughter
We would love to have one as a pet
My Kids would love a Hatchimal
Love love love this giveaway and I have the perfect lil kiddy in mind who would love this :)
I would be the best Oupa ever if this was my granddaughters birthday gift :-) they are awesome
awesome
Oh, my pink crazy lg would adore the Penguala Hatchimal…in pink, of course.
Awesome giveaway for any family.
My little darling niece would love this as much as Cara loves hers :)
These are such a hit right now my little boy has been begging me for one he’s all for toys that cute he’s not into those scary looking toys. Fingers crossed.
A penguala in teal(her favourite colour) is sure to set my girls heart on fire!
It is my daughters birthday in a few days and she would go insane if I won her one of these!!
Jae has a Penguala, but I would absolutely LOVE to win one for my nephew!
Would love to win this for my little one
I am a young adult but I so badly want one. They are so clever and cute. I want to feel like a kid again!
Absolutely amazing, im aglad single mum to twin boys and trust me having to buy these things for them is rather hefty on my pocket. Would really appreciate winning one and they can perfect their sharing skills too. I wouldn’t mind playing with these too 🙈.
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My little adventurer is turning 5 on 29 March. He is absolutely obsessed with animals – real and make-believe. Winning this competition will SO make his day… his week… his month… oh maybe even his year!! 😍🐣🎂
Oh my two little ones would absolutely love this!! fingers tightly crossed xx
My little girl would totally flip if we won
Amazing – I habe only heard great reveiws about the Hatchimals and December I could not get my hands on one. And now it’s my youngest boy’s birthday April 13 and this would be perfect but on a Teacher Salary there is no way – so lets enter and hold thumbs!!
This is so cute my little girl will love this
Oooh my daughter would love a Hatchimal ❤️ Pretty Please Charly!
Ooops, so excited I can’t even spell your name Charlie *blush
Ah, my littlest dude would SOOO love one of these!
Soooo cute! Hoping to win for my daughter Hailey. She would love this.
Oh wow this would be such an incredible gift for my little girl. Every time it’s advertised on tv, she calls me to watch.
My son would definitely love a Hatchimal, have being entering comps non stop. Hope to be lucky here……keeping fingers x
Help me stop the begging lol my daughter has been begging me for Hatchimal ever since the launched! Would love to win this for her!
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My son would love this toy! Holding thumbs!
I’ve always wondered if they’re worth the money but this looks wonderful. Thanks for the great review
Very cool giveaway
My daughter would LOVE this – followed all steps above..whoooooooooooop
Awww, this would be fantastic to win! Thank you for the cdhance :)
I would love to win this for my nephew since his birthday is around the corner. He also tends to get bored with toys easily
Entered fingers crossed :)
Aaaah my baby would love this!♥️
Been entering so many comps to win one of these. My daughter wants one so soo badly. Would love to see her little face light up. Fingers and toes crossed for this chance to win.
I have been dying to get one for my son, he is 2 and I think it will be so adorable to watch him interact with the Hatchanimal 😊 Thank You 🌻
Of all the giveaways I hope to win…This is it! My kids would LOVE this!!
Our princess will be delighted to have this ….her toothless smile and her squeals of laughter…certainly memorable. This is so cute and a adorable for kids
Oh my goodness, my boys would go moggy over one of these! How awesome!
Awesome giveaway ❤
I can see Aidan totally freaking out for one of these…sooo cute
My granddaughter and grandson would love this!
These are such an amazing concept – I love the interaction idea & the fact that there is always excitement & anticipation. Thanks for this opportunity to win!
Wow amazing, would love my boy Tyler to experience this.
My daughter would be thrilled with anyone of them.They are such cute little creatures ☺
so adorable and loads of excitement I would imagine
The Hatchanimals are adorable! My little one would enjoy one so much!
These are just the best!!
My son will love this!!
A friend of my daughter received a Hatchimal for her birthday and showed Taylor hers. Taylor keeps asking me what if she could get one. Such an innovative and creative toy!
So cute!Looks like so much fun for the little ones and their parents🐣
I love these Hatchanimals! They are so much fun
My pet crazy children would adore this little cutie who seems to capture the imagination of children (and adults?)! :-)