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Iconic Play Inspo!

Iconic Play Inspo!

We love play! But sometimes we just need a little inspiration to mix things up a bit and keep the kids play and imagination flowing for hours. This week we have put together some of our favourite play ideas to keep you inspired. If you have time this week, why not join in the fun and spend some extra time with your little ones immersed in their world of play.

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Skip your way into your Childhood! 🧒

Skip your way into your Childhood! 🧒

Perfect for boys or girls. Skipping is uncomplicated and fun, both indoors and out. Simply made, this classic jump rope is perfect for playtime and is a great way to introduce a little bit of heart-rate activity into your play.

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It's time for some Cheer! 🌟

Ok, ok, we know we're only just feeling the first warm days of Spring... but we need to gently bring something to your attention: Christmas is just around the corner. And with the end of lockdowns in sight, we hope that this news brings you some cheer after a challenging 2021.
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Best kitchen 🍳 play ideas with our toys

Imaginative play with toys is such an important part of every child's learning and development. We are really loving the amazing play-kitchen inspiration for hours of school holiday fun. Kids always love getting creative in the kitchen. For some mess-free fun they can whip up all sorts of weird and wonderful meals or fancy drinks. We've got plenty of accessories you can add to your at-home kitchen play. Check out some ideas below for more inspiration...
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Rachel from @immy_plays_and_learns brings some unique  🙌 play ideas to us!

Rachel from @immy_plays_and_learns brings some unique 🙌 play ideas to us!

This week we've had a chat to the lovely Rachel from @immy_plays_and_learns. We really love her insta and know you will love it too. While many of us continue to struggle through the loooong lockdown weeks, we wanted to bring you some unique play ideas to help bring more joy to your kids play. Check out the fun below for more details....
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Father's Day Play Ideas for indoor Lockdown Fun at Home 🏠

Father's Day Play Ideas for indoor Lockdown Fun at Home 🏠

With Father's Day coming up next weekend we wanted to make sure all Dad's are feeling extra special this year. Some of our fabulous Dad's might be stuck in lockdown but we still want to make it a special day for them. We will share with you some fun play ideas and inspiration for making Dad's day great for whoever you might be celebrating this year.

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New Product: Iconic Aussie Food never tasted so good!  🍔

New Product: Iconic Aussie Food never tasted so good! 🍔

It’s finally lunch time with our iconic Aussie Munchies set, and what will your order be today? A sausage sandwich (tomato sauce of course) a serve of hot chips, or a good old fashioned burger with the lot? Finished off with your favourite Aussie treat, and you’ve just experienced a classic Australian feed. Made from beautiful wood and featuring soft fabric extras, this munchies set is all about celebrating the quirky treats that we love the most. It’s perfect for a long day of imaginative play at home, or as a gift for friends from afar..
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Get well soon Teddy 🧸 with our Iconic Doctors Kit 🩺

Get well soon Teddy 🧸 with our Iconic Doctors Kit 🩺

Our Iconic Doctors Kit provides a beautiful set of accessories for your little one’s imaginative play... I got a bad case of lovin' you, as Robert Palmer would say. So next time you need a doctor in the house to save the day, make sure you have this wooden iconic Doctors Kit on hand. Set-up a hospital scene at home and let your child’s unfettered imagination go! This fantastic role play kit helps children to become familiar with medical care, making trips to the doctor less painful for everyone. It also promotes imaginative play and encourages nurturing behaviour and empathy — after all, Kitty-Kat needs some help with her broken leg! We made our kit gender-neutral to celebrate the fact that these days anyone can aspire to be a doctor or nurse.

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new iconic doll nurturing kit 👶

new iconic doll nurturing kit 👶

Our Iconic Doll Nurturing Kit provides a beautiful set of accessories for your little one’s imaginative play.  With all the things a mini-parent needs to encourage their favourite doll to toilet train. Watch them grow their nurturing, empathetic traits as they take care of their bub and share play-time roles amongst siblings and friends. Made with gorgeous natural timber and soft, neutral-toned fabrics, this kit can be mixed and matched with our Iconic Doll Accessories Kit to extend their play even more. 

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NEW iconic goodies! Our natural healers kit 🍯

NEW iconic goodies! Our natural healers kit 🍯

Looking after the little scrapes and bruises that come from a day’s adventuring can be simple as a trip to the garden or the kitchen cupboard if you have your favourite natural products well stocked.

Healing can entail many different things for families that are natural-minded, and who enjoy a holistic way of life. Sometimes those aching muscles, scraped shins and energetic little bodies need only the simple things. Now you can easily soothe Teddy’s bruises with Arnica Cream, and keep your Dolly healthy with Vitamin C or help Bunny’s cold with Bone Broth soup.
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Autumn Glamping 🏕️ in the Great  Australian Outdoors!

Autumn Glamping 🏕️ in the Great Australian Outdoors!

With the weather cooling down it's a great time to plan a fun caravan or glamping adventure. Embrace the cooler weather and set up for a day of play outside, in nature. With some warm clothing and some favourite toys, you can create hours of play with your kids, creating memories and family traditions you'll all cherish. Check out all the fun and inspiration pictures below...
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Feature Product: iconic candy jar 🍭

Feature Product: iconic candy jar 🍭

The days of going to the Milk Bar and asking for a bag of mixed lollies for only $1 will always be ingrained in our minds!  "I'll have 2 chocolate freckles please, 3 gummy bears, 2 musk sticks and don't forget my lollypop!" We never had pre-mixed bags of lollies; we always created our own mix of sweets no matter how long it took. We loved the feeling of the white paper bags in our hands and the delicious treats that were waiting inside to try. Those were the days... Now you can re-create these memories at home with our Iconic Candy Jar. Comes complete with all the yummiest lollies, paper bags and more... 

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NEW iconic goodies have just arrived! 🙌 Three BRAND NEW products for your home and play!

NEW iconic goodies have just arrived! 🙌 Three BRAND NEW products for your home and play!

Our NEWEST additions to our Iconic wooden toys range have finally arrived. These unique toy kits are bound to add hours of fun to your play! Be the first to check them out below. We love to bring your new and unique toys that last the test of time. Our wooden toys are unique and so much better than the cheaper copy-cats version out there - because you simply just get more play our of toys. Our toys have lots of function, and are smooth to the touch as well as a beautiful design which kids are drawn too. If you end up buying a cheaper version of a wooden toys then it ends up stuck in the cupboard or corner and no one plays with it at all.
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Feature Product: iconic mini vehicles 🚗

They are finally back in stock! Check out one of our most popular toys - The Iconic Australian Mini Vehicles...To be an Aussie Kid you have to have the real Aussie stuff. So we felt every Aussie Kid should have a set of rare Aussie wood vehicles in their home. We usually get stuck with the London Bus or New York Taxi versions of toy cars So dream of being an Aussie Fire Fighter, or a Aussie Police Officer, or the local happy-go-lucky Posty. Any profession that involves wheels and the need to get somewhere quick to save the day. 

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Our NEW Loose Change additions have finally landed!

Our NEW Loose Change additions have finally landed. These toys are so affordable and still great quality. Our Loose Change range makes great Christmas Stocking Fillers or small Birthday Gifts. Beautifully finished and best of all you only need a little bit of loose change to afford them.
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Now is the time to dry your dishes in style! 🥰

Now is the time to dry your dishes in style with our range of new tea towels! Perfect for making a small statement in your kitchen, these tea towels are both practical and stylish. Brighten up your kitchen with these bright and colourful tea towels which ensure drying up is never boring.

Get ready for Christmas as our tea towels make great gift ideas and perfect for posting interstate before those Boarders open up!
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Our Christmas Gift Guides are finally here! 🎅

Our Christmas Gift Guides are finally here! 🎅

The annual family Christmas get-together might be a bit tricky to plan for this year, so we want to make at least one thing a tad easier for you: sending your gifts! We're offering free gift wrapping on all orders, so you can browse, save your wish-list, decide, purchase and send knowing that your friends and family will be getting some extra love when their parcel arrives.
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Feature Product: iconic doll accessories kit 🍼

Kids are so good at letting the imagination take over. Their worlds come alive as dolls become besties and nooks become castles. Boys and girls both love to act like grown ups in a good old fashioned game of ‘Mums and Dads’. And if a real Mum or Dad or big brothers and sisters join in the fun, guess who gets to call the shots? Enhance their play time with our beautiful wooden iconic doll accessories kit. It has everything a (pretend) bub could need as your little one immerses them self in creative play. They can feed, entertain and soothe baby, brush their hair and get them ready for the adventures they’ve planned for the day. 11 Piece wooden accessories kit for imaginative play with your favourite dolls or toys.

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Stocking Filler essentials with our Loose Change toys 🪀

Stocking Filler essentials with our Loose Change toys 🪀

Our Make Me Iconic Loose Change range of toys make great stocking fillers and small gift ideas which are a perfect addition to any Christmas gift hamper. They also make a great small gifts just on their own! Check out below some of the many fun variations we have put together to give you some quick and easy gifting ideas!
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Enjoy a healthy cafe brekkie at your place with our classic toy!

Enjoy a healthy cafe brekkie at your place with our classic toy!

The rise of healthy eating and Paleo diets at health food cafes are becoming the norm? It's all about food that is nourishing for the mind, body and the soul. And this brekkie tray combines the Australian obsession of smashed avo on sourdough with the healthy eating style of today's family.

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Let's make it a Very Iconic Chrissy!

It's been a crazy year, so here at Make Me Iconic we're ready for the joy, relaxation and rest that Christmas brings. While December might look different this time around, with travel restrictions likely to still be in place, we're getting ready early so that all of our interstate and international gifts arrive on time. 

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Sensory Play with our Wooden Toys! Make indoors fun.

It's easy to add some coloured rice to your play or you could even make your own. Grab some of our wooden toys and simply watch them play. Kids love bright colours and our natural wooden tea set show off the bright colours of the rice. It's easy to have a tray of rice and add some cars for play too. Watch the shapes in...
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FREE download for your Doctors & Dentist sets! ❤️️

A trip to the doctor's has never been so much fun. GET YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR DOCTORS EXTRA PROPS We wanted to make play just that bit more fun so we have created some extra props you can print out at home for a more realistic play! Visit the blog by clicking below for more play ideas and to download our FREE doctors PDF
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The New + Improved iconic Ute 👏 …with some updates you’ll love!

The New + Improved iconic Ute 👏 …with some updates you’ll love!

Time for a new adventure in our classic Aussie Ute! Our Iconic Toy Ute Has Had Some Updates. NEW FEMALE PASSENGER. We added a special new character so now a female passenger can drive the ute too.MAGNETIC BOOT LID. We covered magnet that keeps the boot lid closed making it safer for play. ELASTICISED SURFBOARD FIN. The surfboard fin is now elasticised making it more robust and less breakable. Complete with 3 passengers, a kelpie dog, eski, tool box and surfboard for pretend play

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we now SELL spare "paper bags" for your Candy Jar and Ice Creams set hon!

we now SELL spare "paper bags" for your Candy Jar and Ice Creams set hon!

We know what's it like when you LOVE your toys (we love them too!). Sometimes we are the ones that are a bit O.C.D and we don't want our own children breaking the beautiful toys we just purchased for them - because really, "I want to play with them myself!". I was the sort-of young kid (back in the day, a long time ago
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🎥 It's time for a Popcorn Movie Night! 🎥

🎥 It's time for a Popcorn Movie Night! 🎥

And action! It’s time for a Movie Night!  We’ve got everything you need for your next family movie night. Read on for tickets, treats, ideas and fun!

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More ideas to extend their play with the Iconic Post Box 📮

More ideas to extend their play with the iconic post box. Deliver birthday gifts by post! (Also happens to come in handy for the tooth fairy…) Recycle real envelopes and write little notes of thanks to siblings and parents. Create a - z cards and envelopes to find and order.. a great way to learn your abc’s. Leave letters from mummy or daddy when they’re away on a work trip. Create hours of old-fashioned play with our wooden letters and velcro stamps. iconic australian post box $89.00 Plus - Did you know that we sell extra letters? You’ll find them in the spare parts section of our online shop. (Only while stocks last though!)

 

 

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Yum Yum 🍕🍗 Add Arnott's Shapes to your kitchen play!

Yum Yum 🍕🍗 Add Arnott's Shapes to your kitchen play!

  Add a classic Aussie Snack to your kitchen play set. Iconic Arnott’s Shapes $49.99. Did...
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Let sweet Nostalgia warm up your home this Winter ❄

Let sweet Nostalgia warm up your home this Winter ❄

Cosy up this winter! Let sweet nostalgia warm up your home! Our selection of the most delicious treats for your kitchen.. and for the kids! The adults of today have grown up with Wizz Fizz in their lives since 1947. Those iconic little bags of sherbet were a stable at every Milk Bar or Birthday Party. It's true, you probably should not have Wizz Fizz every day, but on special celebrations, no party is complete without that little spoonful of sugar. FADS Fun Sticks are a blast from our past and a Milk Bar staple. Back in the day they were number 1 on our list of candy to buy with our $1 budget.

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Cosy Up for Indoor Play! 😊 Ideas for Staying in

Cosy Up for Indoor Play! 😊 Ideas for Staying in

Cosy up for Indoor Play! Here are our ideas for staying-in and fighting off that winter chill. Have breakfast in bed with our healthy tummy brekkie tray. (It’s our take on the traditional brekkie tray toy, but with the fancy schmancy brunch 
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Feature Product: Iconic Beauty Kit ✨ 💅 👑

We’ve created this beautiful play beauty kit as a keepsake toy that will last through all of your children’s years of playing dress-ups, shops, and Mum’s and Dad’s. It’s made from timber instead of plastic, and is designed to be a timeless addition to their toy collection that invites imagination into your home, and into their play.
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Less screen time means More Play! 😊

Less screen time means More Play! 😊

Bring some nostalgia back into your play and invest in wood toys that last longer.

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its easy to Refresh your Home Time ✨ and play

its easy to Refresh your Home Time ✨ and play

Refresh your play. Bringing new icons to life in your home with our unique take on the classics. Add some extra pieces to extend their play for longer.
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Arnott's Shapes are just perfect as a wooden toy

Arnott's Shapes are just perfect as a wooden toy

Most Australians undeniably have some Arnott’s Shapes in their cupboard, as a favoured go-to snac...
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12 Quirky Melbourne Gifts you can find from US

12 Quirky Melbourne Gifts you can find from US

Ok, we get it. Not everyone is from Melbourne and we love other States too of Australia too. I me...
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Australian Souvenirs: Toy Bickies with Arnott's branding

Australian Souvenirs: Toy Bickies with Arnott's branding

BACK IN STOCK and now with Arnott's updated branding! So they look like even more of the real thing! 
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