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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
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Supermarket shoppers stock up for Christmas after spotting Peppa Pig toy on sale for just 1p
It is being sold at other toy stores for almost £10 TOY JOY Supermarket shoppers stock up for Christmas after spotting Peppa Pig toy on sale for just 1p Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are already stocking up on Christmas gifts as a Peppa Pig toy was spotted on sale for just 1p from a major UK supermarket. Discovery of the bargain Peppa Pig toy was posted on social media, and gained popular reaction from users. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Headline: TOY JOY Supermarket shoppers stock up for Christmas after spotting Peppa Pig toy on sale for just 1p, Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group 2 Headline: TOY JOY Supermarket shoppers stock up for Christmas after spotting Peppa Pig toy on sale for just 1p, Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group A customer scanned the Peppa Pig My Favourite Days Plush at Sainsbury's, found to be priced at just 1p. They shared the find on Facebook's Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, and thanked iconic supermarket for the item. She said: "Going in my loft till Xmas for my little granddaughter!!! "There was no shelf ticket but I was using the self-scan gun!!" More than 150 members on the group reacted to the post. One respondent wrote: "Great find." Another added: "Well done for finding this, nice to see the odd penny item can still be found. "I have seen 5 different items scanning for 1p in the group this week." The same toy, with Peppa in her Snowy Days outfit wearing a furry purple winter coat, woolly hat and matching boots, is also for sale at other toy stores for much more. At Hamleys and Toys4you, it is on sale for £9.99 at both stores, making the Sainsbury's version a significant bargain. Tesco and Sainsbury's 'secret codes' revealed The plush toy is part of a collection of three of the loved character "in a cute outfit, all dressed up and ready to do her favourite things". There is also one of the pig dressed in a unicorn dress getting ready for a day of reading and playing with her magical unicorn. Another one has Peppa in a Rainy Days outfit, with a red waterproof coat and boots "ready to splash in muddy puddles". A number of other toys have also been spotted on sale at Sainsbury's for just 1p. One mum showed the whopping collection she had got her hands on from the supermarket. This included Ninja Turtle plush toys for £2 and Star Wars figures for 1p as part of her Christmas shopping. Another bargain hunter managed to snap up a Vtech Marble Rush Super Sky Tower set for just £20 at Sainsbury's as a Christmas present for her children. This proved quite the bargain, when Argos was selling the same product for £80.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The 9 ‘legendary' McDonald's Happy Meal toys that everyone had in 80s & 90s which could now make you a small fortune
The Happy Meal has been with us for nearly 50 years TOY JOY The 9 'legendary' McDonald's Happy Meal toys that everyone had in 80s & 90s which could now make you a small fortune Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) There's something about a McDonald's Happy Meal that turns us all into big kids, no matter what age we are. And they have contained some amazing toys over the years including their exciting collabs that keep on launching – like Toy Story and Minecraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 There's something about a McDonald's Happy Meal that turns us all into big kids, no matter what age we are Credit: Getty The Happy Meal The McDonald's Happy Meal has been around since 1979 and a small toy or book is included with the food. Both of which are usually contained in a red cardboard box with a yellow smiley face and the McDonald's logo. The first toys included a McDonald's themed stencil, a wallet and a spinning top. However, as the years flew past, the toys got more sought after as they tied in with the latest craze or new film release. Hungry youngsters were likely to find action figures, toy cars and puzzles inside the boxes down the decades. In recent years, McDonald's has started phasing out plastic toys in favour of more sustainable items. But how much are the most legendary toys now worth? TY Teenie Beanie Babies These were mini soft toys that were in meal boxes in 1997, during the Beanie Babies craze. There were huge queues at some McDonald's restaurants for them. There were even reports of fights breaking out, such was the demand reports The News. The popular characters included Patti the Platypus and Pinchers the Lobster. A complete set of 12 Teenie Beanies toys from 1998 is listed for sale on eBay for more than £420, but they are available for less elsewhere. Changeables These were released in the late 80s and early 90s, when Transformers were the new craze. They converted from food items like a burger or fries into dinosaurs or robots. However, the average price for a set of four Changeables on eBay seems to be only £30. Hot Wheels McDonald's teamed up with Hot Wheels to include model cars in Happy Meal boxes in 1983. They have produced quite a few classic vehicles over the years since then. A Cadillac Seville, is listed for sale on eBay for just over £50. Inspector Gadget The Inspector Gadget toy was a tie in with the 1999 movie, starring Matthew Broderick. Children had to collect all eight parts to complete their Inspector Gadget action figure. One set of all the pieces in their original wrappers is listed on eBay for just under £1,100. But another is listed for only a little over £40. Toy Story 2 figures These were released in 2000 to tie in with the huge blockbuster Toy Story 2. They included Woody, Slinky Dog and Buzz Lightyear, which everyone wanted. A set of six toys from that collection is listed on eBay for £25. Sonic games Sonic the Hedgehog handheld games were given in Happy Meals in 2003. They included a racing game and a basic adventure game where you had to collect the rings. A set of four of the original 2003 games in their original packaging is listed on eBay for around £35. Lego Motion Basic Lego toys were given away inside Happy Meals in 1989, with models including a helicopter, a race car and a sea plane. You can pick these models up for around £5 each on eBay. In 1994, similar toys called Lego System were released and a set of four of these toys is listed on eBay for just over £50. Back to the Future Delorean The Back to the Future Happy Meal toys were released to tie in with the cartoon series which came out in 1991. They included Marty McFly on a hoverboard and the DeLorean car with Doc Brown. The Marty McFly and DeLorean toys together on eBay are available for around £25. Batmobile The Batman Returns Happy Meal toys were given away to tie in with the 1992 movie. You can pick up a set of these on eBay for around £35.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Parents race to Asda for epic toy sale – with prices starting from just £1.50 & £75 kitchens getting you change from £20
Plus, everything you need to know when buying toys online TOY JOY Parents race to Asda for epic toy sale – with prices starting from just £1.50 & £75 kitchens getting you change from £20 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASDA has sent parents into a frenzy after slashing the price of popular toys to as little as £1.50. The mega supermarket has launched an epic toy sale, where thrifty shoppers can now get a £75 toy kitchen for just £18.50. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The mega supermarket has launched an epic toy sale, with items scanning for as little as £1.50 Credit: Getty 5 Shoppers will even get spare change from £20 Credit: extreme couponing and bargains uk group/facebook 5 There are also plenty of adorable toys for all the little Disney fans out there Credit: extreme couponing and bargains uk group/facebook Bargain hunters are rushing to their local store to snap up a huge variety of cut-price goodies for their little ones, including adorable teddies and even a kit to create their very own bath bombs. One savvy saver recently uploaded a post alerting shoppers on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group. ''So many toys reduced In Asda today,'' wrote the anonymous Facebook user, before uploading snaps of the bargains they'd spotted. Some of the toys Asda fans can now get on the cheap include an adorable Stitch plush for a mere £3 down from £6, All-in-one Beauty Make-up Purse for the little beauty lovers for just £3.25 and Peppa's Bubble Party toy for a fiver. Meanwhile, those who love bath bombs can now purchase a special DIY kit for just £2.25, down from £4.50, and it comes with all the necessary ingredients for bath time fun. Parents of the smallest of tots can also get their hands on Wooden Baby Play Set that's ideal for those 12 months and older. This is currently on sale for just £6 and perfect to keep the babies occupied as you relax for a minute. Another shopper had also spotted a Wooden Deluxe Cafe kitchen set that would've originally set you back an eye-watering £75. Thanks to the jaw-dropping price reductions, this mega toy is now retailing for just £18.50 - meaning you'll get spare change from £20. The person wrote in the post: ''Scanned at £18.50 in Asda, £75 on the website. the kitchens were reduced from £45 to £12/15, bargain!'' Home Bargains is selling a 'fantastic aquarium' and rainbow sprinkler for cheap - it's great for the warmer weather The kitchen set, ideal for those three and older, comes with a built-in chalkboard and features over 20 play accessories, including cup and saucer set, cakes and coffee making set. This bargain find is a must if your little ones loves to play pretend and is sure to be a hit amongst them and their friends in the garden. With prices skyrocketing and many families struggling to make ends meet, it comes as no surprise that both of the posts have taken the internet by storm. What to watch out for when buying toys online HERE are the British Toy and Hobby Association's top tips for buying toys online: Shop early. Don't leave purchases to the last minute rush which might leave you fewer options of where to buy from. Check out third-party sellers. Look for sellers you recognise and trust. Be cautious of retailers you don't know and do your research checking reviews and where they're based. Go for branded toys. Try and choose a branded toy as then you can compare it to the manufacturer's own website to check it's legit. Be careful of going for the cheapest price. If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Check if there are any age restrictions. Make sure you give suitable toys to children based on their age. Check reviews carefully. Some reviews are fake so look carefully at the comments. Stay with children at first. When your child opens a toy for the first time, stay with them and check for faults, detachable small parts, access to stuffing and loose or accessible batteries or magnets. A whopping 300 people gave them a like, as dozens more flooded to comments to tag their friends and family. One person who had purchased the kitchen set said: ''We paid £37.50 back in feb and it was worth every penny it's so lovely! What a bargain!'' Someone else chimed in: ''Asda Hyde had them too today.'' A parent, meanwhile, warned: ''Check you have the screws! Mine didn't come with screws and it's been nightmare getting in contact with customer service.'' ''Time for Xmas shopping,'' a fourth was determined to get the presents ready well ahead of the festive season. 5 Whether you're after adorable teddies or a DIY bath bomb kit, there's something for everyone Credit: extreme couponing and bargains uk group/facebook
