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The Shopping Fun Never Ends With Shopkins {Review & #Giveaway}

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prize imageEvery generation is defined by different toys… growing up in the 80s, my favourites were Strawberry Shortcake dolls and Cabbage Patch Kids. These days, my kids love collecting cute miniatures called Shopkins.

If you’ve got school aged kids, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Shopkins – they’re everywhere! We were first introduced to them last year when my daughter got some as a gift. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of the little squishy mini figures at first, but now I’m a fan.

When we received Shopkins toys to review, my kids were beyond excited. My daughter – a mini fashionista in her own right – was over the moon to get the Fashion Spree set. And my son loved the 5-pack that included Terri Taco, Pee Wee Kiwi and more. Needless to say, our house has been swap central these past few weeks as my son and daughter negotiate who gets what.  Surprisingly, there has also been a lot of creative play!

Shopkins Fashion Spree

The Shoppin’ Cart is perfect for transporting Shopkins to and from their destinations, one of which may be…

Shopkins cart

…the Scoops Ice Cream Truck! This beauty has a flip-top lid so everyone can get sun, even…

Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck

Shady Ombrelle (below left) and Kylie Cone!

Shady Ombrelle and Kylie Cone

Who knew that something so little could be so much fun?

Part of the allure is the collectible nature of Shopkins. The tag line is “Once you shop, you can’t stop!” and now I can see why. With over 140 to collect each season, there’s a good chance you’ll always be searching for a few that have eluded you. Which brings me to the topic of classifications. Shopkins can be common, rare, ultra rare, exclusive or limited-edition. Fans are always on the lookout for ultra-rare and limited edition figures, like Marsha Mellow, Cupcake Queen and Roxy Ring, which can fetch $1000!

Want to know which ones are rare and ultra rare? Check out the Shopkins posters on the Shopkins Canada website (click on “Prints” from the top menu).

Are you a big Shopkins fan? If so, what’s your favourite one?

Win It!

Want to win some Shopkins of your own? I’ve got a fabulous prize pack (see below; items may not be exactly as shown) to give away to one lucky FFM reader!

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Enter via the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway is open to residents of Canada only, aged 18+. See terms and conditions stated at bottom of entry form for further details. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Julie D says

    I think Mixie & Maxie — the red mixer with the silver bowl — are (is?) just adorable! Thank you for the giveaway, Lisa. If I win, my kids are going to FREAK. OUT!

  6. Karen says

    My 8 and 9 year olds (one boy, one girl) are both obsessed with Shopkins. We have to seek them out everywhere. Each has a special contained to hold theirs. The glittery ones are among their favourites.

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Lucky kids to have some of the rare Shopkins…I haven’t even seen a glittery one yet!! Good luck!

  7. Tara K says

    My daughters have just recently gotten into Shopkins and to say they’re obsessed is an understatement! I don’t have a favourite, but I like all the fashion ones!

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Ha! That’s awesome…I’ve never even seen that one yet! I’ll look out for it. 🙂 Good luck!

  13. Jennifer P. says

    My daughter says her favourite Shopkins is Baby Swipes. I personally like the Limited Edition Queen Cupcake.

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Good choices! They’re all so stinkin’ cute though, it can be hard to choose. 🙂 Good luck!

  18. Meg says

    Shopkins sure are cute – my daughter is a huge fan. I like them too – the fridge set with the eggs is adorable. Favorites here include Cupcake Chic, Leafy and Peta Plunger, LOL, but how do you choose when they’re all so sweet?

    • fabfrugalmama says

      I know, right? Marsha is worth a lot of money, too! Imagine finding one… do you keep it or sell it?
      Good luck!

  20. Dana Miller says

    My favorite Shopkins is the Fashion Spree. My daughter has been asking for it. She does not have any yet but I feel a collection coming on.

  24. Moe Bwell says

    Coolio juice jug is one of my faves, my daughter just loves her shopkins, and they are very hard to find in our area.

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Ooohh… I need to look up that one! There are so many, it’s hard to know about them all. 🙂 Good luck!

  25. Christine Topley says

    It is a toss up between the Shoppin Cart and the Ice Cream truck. Both are unique and educational in their own way. The Shoppin cart can teach about good meal choices and price/product comparisons when shopping and the Ice Cream Truck can teach all about customer service and good business practices.

    • fabfrugalmama says

      What a great way to look at the toys. I agree – there’s so much value in play! Good luck!

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Ooohhh… I’m gonna have to check her out! I don’t think I’ve seen that one. 🙂 Good luck!

  27. Tracey Flattes says

    Marsha Mellow! My kids love these things – don’t really see the appeal myself, but maybe I’m too old for it!

  29. jaymie martin says

    my daughter likes sweet pea also i think almost all are her favorite for a moment i like the wedding cake would love to get one of the special jewlery ones

  31. Lisa Rumolo says

    I think Marsha Mellow. Love the name. My niece would love me if I won. She doesn’t have any yet .

  32. Amanda M says

    The ice cream truck is pretty sweet and can help to hold all the little shopkins pieces. My daughter can name most pieces but i just know them by the little cupcake or the little muffin…

  33. Carolle H says

    My daughter dont have any yet , but its what she want for Christmas , She would love that shopping cart 🙂

  38. Angela Mitchell says

    My daughter and her best friend have started collecting these. I have to admit I don’t know a lot about them though but she is asking for some for Christmas so I will have to learn soon! I don’t know her favourite one although I think she’d like Peachy:)

  39. Camille Klassen says

    I’m not entirely in the the know on their names but my favourite that my daughter has is a tiny little piece of sushi! So cute!

    • fabfrugalmama says

      It’s tough to remember them all, I agree! Suzie Sushi is adorable… great pick! Good luck. 🙂

  45. Bernice says

    My daughters have been asking for Shopkins , but I wasn’t sure which are their favourites , they would love any and I’m sure they would have fun trading (saw some kids at the school trading) and playing with them

  49. Lara says

    I’m entering on behalf of my daughter and she says she doesn’t have a favourite “because they are all SO CUTE!”. I think Mixie Maxie (?) The stand mixer is pretty adorable though!
    Thanks for he contest!

    • fabfrugalmama says

      I need to look up Mobile Mary… gosh, there are so many I have no clue about! 🙂 Good luck!

    • fabfrugalmama says

      I believe Roxy is one of the limited edition ones… you’d be a lucky girl if you found that one! 🙂 Good luck!

  56. Andrea Lamont says

    Just recently introduced to Shopkins, but they are top of the wish list for our daughter this year 🙂 I think the cupcake is cute!

  58. Jessica M walker says

    Hopkins is on both of my girls wish list. Think cupcake queen would be a hit thanks for the chance

  59. Brandee H says

    Strawberry Kiss is the only one whose name I know. I like the little pink doughnut too. It’s the one I always grab first when my son and I play with his set.

    • fabfrugalmama says

      Oh my… I didn’t even know there was a roasted turkey! So many cute Shopkins!! I’m gonna have to check that out! 🙂 Good luck!

  68. Erinn Lishman says

    My girls would love just about any of these but the Baby shopkins, like Dum Mee Mee, would be awesome to find!

  72. Bailey Dexter says

    My granddaughter is just getting into these these now, so far Cupcake Queen is her choice!

  74. Amber Y says

    My favourite Shopkin is the Cheeky Chocolate. It’s a really cute shopkin that we’d love to find.

  80. brandy champion says

    my daughter loves shopkins I know recently she was excited to get a moccasin one, and she loves when they are rare or ultra rare

  88. Doreen says

    When me & daughter started collecting, she had her eye on cupcake queen(still does)& kooky cookie. For me, Cheezy B is just adorable!

  95. catherine says

    My little 9 years old is crazy about shopkins ! They’ve been quite hard to find for about the last years but recently we we’re able to find them. My daughter has a lot of favorite ones but the ultimate one has to be cookie kooky and the glittery ones.

  98. Sunshine H says

    My DD, the Shopkin fan in the house, says that a classmate has a ‘Cupcake Queen’ and that’s her favourite.

  100. Stephanie says

    Candy Cookie and Sweet Pea are my favourites, very hard to find! There are so cute to collect!!!

  104. Jessica @ModernMomsLife says

    I was so resistant to my kids getting into Shopkins – only because there are so many and we have no free space in our house! Regardless, a birthday rolled around so now we’re fully into the Shopkins world. I don’t have a fave yet, but I really trying to teach my 7 year that you trade your doubles for ones you don’t have, instead of trading to get two of the same!

  109. Emma monti says

    I love all the season’s!!! but if I had to pick one it would be…..Chelsea charm:) and cheezy b I love shopkins

  114. Karen says

    My daughter is crazy for Shopkins & she would be over the moon to win the prize pack. Her absolute favourites are Bubbles & Marsha Mallow. My favourite is Googy.

  119. Shawn kelln says

    I’m entering this draw for my 4 year old daughter, she says they are all her favorite and she would love to get any limited edition. Thank you.

  120. Lisa Smith says

    My daughter is just starting to become interested with these little guys, I think she would like anyone of them,

  134. Carey Hurst says

    I want the ultra rares. I would love to find Yellow Melanie Pip from Season 1 , she is an ultra rare glitter .. Thank you for giveaway

  135. Sandra Sumlak says

    My granddaughter Alexis loves her Shopkins. She is searching for a limited addition Shopkin. My granddaughters favourite is , there are way too many to list. hahaha

  139. jessica says

    My 4 year old loves the shoes….she’s super excited when she gets duplicates cause then she has a pair….lol. in total she has close to 150 now, maybe more. Shopkins are like money in our house right now….X amount of chores earns you a shopkins blind bag. She has an app on her tablet that let’s her keep track of what she’s got. LOVES EM.

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