Club Sylvanian NZ Blog

A Calico Town Fans Website

2011-09-16T07:32:00.003+12:00

Have a look at this Calico Critters and Sylvanian Families Fan site.
There is a blog, fan information, stories and links- a good site to view!

Expand our Blog Content

2011-01-25T11:29:00.002+13:00

Happy new Year to our Cub Sylvanian Blog followers. We often get communications and pictures from worldwide Sylvanian lovers of their favourite characters etc so I thought this year we could open up the blog for any special Sylvanian Families pictures or stories you may have. Not only will we feature them here but I will forward them to the NZ Sylvanian Families "Chronicle" quarterly Club newsletter. That way you may see tham in print and online. Simply email them to me and tell your friends when they appear!

2011 Sylvanian Families Calendar

2010-12-30T12:25:00.005+13:00

We have received a good quantity of 2011 Sylvanian Families Calendars and these will be posted out to active Sylvanian Loyalty Club members in Dec/Jan. Overseas customers will need to contact us to receive calendars via NZ Post International Air Mail as there will be an associated cost. NZ Loyalty programme customers will receive these calendars free of charge.

End Of Line Products

2010-05-06T09:12:00.002+12:00

Just letting you the following Sylvanian products have gone from the range permanently.
* TSF4463 Baby High Chair
* TSF4700 Grand Hotel
* TSF4942 Caravan and Pony
* TSF4962 Willow Hall
* TSF4963 Conservatory for Willow Hall

New Families- Fawn and Field Mouse

2010-04-21T12:03:00.005+12:00

We have a couple of new Sylvanian Families join us and they are the "Dappledawn" otherwise known as the "Fawn" Family (plus Twin Babies) and the Field Mouse Family. We also have some new "Shopping & Dining" products with "Delightful Doughnuts" and "Scrumptious Sandwiches".

Some pics from an apreciative Jason

2010-04-21T09:18:00.005+12:00

Pictures from an appreciative Sylvanian Blogger of their pet bunny with a free Sylvanian 2010 Calendar!

ONE ONLY 2010 Sylvanian Calendar

2010-03-12T14:10:00.004+13:00

My suppliers have issued each Sylvanian Retailer including us one only 2010 Sylvanian Calendar and this offer is exclusively available to my "Club Sylvanian NZ Blog" followers. The first Blog follower to publish a response to any of the Blog listings here will receive the one and only Calendar. Who is going to be first?

Products deleted from range

2010-03-12T08:50:00.002+13:00

The following Sylvanian products are no longer available from the supplier and we have no stock left.
> TSF4124 Goat Family
> TSF4702 Luxury Four Poster Bed
> TSF4030 Cottontail Rabbit Family
> TSF4935 Baby Fairground House

Sylvanian Catalogue 2009/10

2010-03-10T16:58:00.004+13:00

This is the current catalogue that goes out to all Sylvanian Club Members when they order on site www.justsylvanianfamilies.co.nz. The themes covered in the catalogue are "Shopping in the village square","Holidays in Sylvania", "Pleasure Boat", "Welcome to the Sylvanian Grand Hotel", "The Village Show", "The Oak Hollow Treehouse","Food Glorious Food!" and others.

Sylvanian Families "Chronicle" Issue 3

2010-03-07T09:06:00.003+13:00

Published in time for Summer 2010, this issue available exclusively to Sylvanian Club Members has:
* Spot The Difference
* Family Word Search
* Back To School Story Time
* The Furbanks Family
* The Back To School Quiz
* Members Corner "Design a Poster"
* New Rainbow Nursery Range

NEW Rainbow Nursery

2010-03-07T09:02:00.004+13:00

A new Sylvanian Theme range "Rainbow Nursery" has been released consisting of:
* Rainbow Nursery School
* Playground Swing Set
* School Bus
* Bathroom Set

Sylvanian Families "Chronicle" Issue 2

2010-03-07T08:54:00.003+13:00

This Sylvanian Families Collectors Club Issue 2 was distributed in Spring 2009 to our Club Members.If you are a member and did not receive a copy you can contact us at office@outttoshop.co.nz.

In This Issue was:
* "Spot The Difference"
* The Applewood Department Store "Design a Poster" Competition
* Story Time with the "3 Little Pigs"
* Magic Maze
* How to Draw Father Rabbit
* Members Corner with lots of Winner pics
* Summer Holiday's in Sylvania products

Spotlight on other Sylvanian Bloggers

2010-03-07T08:16:00.011+13:00

Have a look at this Blogger "Kowai Corner Stories" from the Waikato in NZ and active since 2009. There are lots of Sylvanian stories and photos of Sylvanian Life.

New Sylvanian in 2010

2010-03-07T07:52:00.007+13:00

We have quite a few new Sylvanian products including the Silk Cat Family for Feb 2010. You may be familar with the Family Life Carry Cases and now we have the larger versions Delightful Duo in two versions. In the Country Travelling theme we introduce the Village Bus and Bus Driver and Conductor. There's quite a few new products so be sure to checkout our New Products area.

NEW Families for 2009

2009-08-19T17:12:00.002+12:00

Now available are the following new Sylvanian products:
* Racoon Family & baby
* Walnut Family & Twins
* Chocolate Dalmation Family & Twins
* Bike & Picnic set

New GOLD AWARD member

2009-07-23T16:46:00.005+12:00

Congratulations go to Tianjing on reaching the Gold award level in our loyalty programme. Tianjing loves collecting these Sylvanian products for friends and family in China and as a result of reaching Gold award level she not only gets 10% off all her purchases but she also receives FREE FREIGHT on her orders and a one time $20 Gift voucher which can be applied to her orders. Well done!

Spotlight on a Sylvanian Blog

2009-07-18T19:26:00.002+12:00

Here we are reviewing http://sylvanianhome.blogspot.com/ a specialist Sylvanian Families Blog site run by Iceklicky based in Sydney Australia. She invites you to Come and join her, to step into this adorable world of Sylvanian Families. She has been collecting Sylvanian Families for years and enjoys sharing her Sylvanian world and to make new friends with other collectors.The Blog has been going since November 2006 and has a comprehensive list of posts and photos of Sylvanian Characters along with storylines. This is ceratinly a fetaure full Blog and children (and adults) will just love to browse through the Blog site. Have a look!

Sylvanian Families Catalogue 2009

2009-07-18T18:57:00.003+12:00

A reminder that all new account holders purchasing Sylvanian products for the first time will receive a Sylvanian Families Catalogue with their order. The current 2009 Catalogue focuses on the Oak Hollow range and covers all the new ranges this year.

New Sylvanian Families "Chronicle" Issue 1

2009-07-08T21:49:00.004+12:00

Our supplier has issued (issue 1 "Winter") their first Sylvanian Families Collectors Club newsletter called the "Chronicle". We have sufficient quantity for all our current members and a few spare for new joining members over the next few days. The Chronicle will be issued four times a year, providing craft activities, short stories & keeping you updated with the latest Sylvanian Themes. These newsletters will only be posted to our Club Sylvanian NZ members enrolled at www.justsylvanianfamilies.co.nz so be sure to sign up to become a member. All members will receive their free copy over the next two weeks whilst stock lasts.

New Sylvanian Products June 09

2009-07-08T21:34:00.004+12:00

A stack of new Sylvanian Families products has just been released for 2009. These include:
Families
* Maces Mouse Families
* Golden Labrador Families
* Honey Bear Families
Street Market & Shopping
* Pancake Shop
* Village Sweet shop
* Village Shoe Shop
* Village Flower Stall
* Village Gift Shop
Applewood
* Department Store
* Applewood Cottage (Starter)
Beauty & Fashion
* Beauty Dressing Table
* Beautician Set
* Beauty Salon with Hairdresser
* Madeline's Boutique
Other
* Angeles Bedtime set
* Dinner Party Set
* Mother at Home set
* Brother at Home set
* Sister at Home set
* Caravan
* A day at the seaside set
* Family Car with rabbit Granddad
* Babblebrook Manor with Garden
* Garden BBQ set

Hook a Duck Stall Now available

2009-02-16T17:52:00.003+13:00

This new addition to the Hotel range, Hook a Duck Stall is now available earlier than expected. It is a great addition to the range and is sure to be a fun with the moving parts. Children can turn the knob on the top of the stall to make the ducks move around it.

Sylvanian Healthcare range ending

2009-01-30T08:01:00.001+13:00

We have been advised by our supplier that this range which includes the Dentist Set is being discontinued.

Grand Hotel no longer available!

2009-01-27T23:04:00.004+13:00

Latest news from the supplier is that the Grand Hotel range has been discontinued in NZ (we have one left as at 30/1/09). If you are after a large Sylvanian "home" set-up take a look at the new Oak Hollow Treehouse but be prepared as it takes up a lot of space. More range changes coming and we should know by May what is coming and going so stay tuned.

New Oak Hollow range now available

2009-01-24T17:02:00.004+13:00

We are pleased to advise you that the new Oak Hollow range has come in earlier than expected and is now available for sale. The range includes a very large (and heavy) Oak Hollow treehouse as its centre point with additional sets including Patio Furniture, Living Room, Bedroom and Dining Room. Figures are not included in any of the sets so you can set up your Oak Hollow treehouse and accessories with your favourite animals!

2009 Sylvanian Families Calendars

2009-01-08T22:45:00.003+13:00

We have three 2009 Calendars to go to the first three Club Sylvanian NZ members who order product on www.justsylvanianfamilies.co.nz and mention this promotion in the checkout comments section when you purchase. Simply note "Sylvanian Calendar" in the box. The calendar has a page for each month with a scene from different Sylvanian themes and stickers to note any holidays. This would make a beautiful addition to any Sylvanian collectors bedroom!

Happy New Year 2009

2009-01-08T18:15:00.004+13:00

Happy New Year 09 to all you Sylvanian Fans out there. We have new ranges to launch this year including the Oak Hollow set so stay tuned here to get your advance notice of any new products and promotions.

Sylvanian Families Loyalty Programme

2008-12-11T21:53:00.003+13:00

Just letting you know that we are operating a loyalty programme for customers on www.justsylvanianfamilies.co.nz .

When you become a member on this specialist Sylvanian Families website you are automatically enrolled into the programme and start receiving member benefits immediately. Your first purchases receive 2% off our normal prices and then as you purchase more over the following visits the discount on purchases increases up to 10% as a Gold Award member. Additonally as you progress through the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards you can receive free freight at Silver level and a one time $20 discount voucher at Gold level.

Club Sylvanian NZ Member benefits include a Free Sylvanian Families 36pg catalogue and we will be introducing more benefits later.

Sylvanian Families Writing Competition Oct 08

2008-12-11T21:15:00.009+13:00

Many of our website visitors (and other retailer customers) entered the recent Sylvanian Writing Competition where entrants had to write stories about their imagined weekend stay at the Sylvanian Grand Hotel.

Congratulations go to the winners of the Oct 08 Sylvanian Families writing competition run by the NZ Distributers of Sylvanian Families, Thos Holdsworth & Sons. The winners were Emilia Brown, 11 yrs old ( 9~11 yrs old section) Story & Sophie Frame, 5 yrs old (4~8 yrs section) Story here.

The winners received 2 nights accomodation at the Peppers Beacon Hotel in Queenstown with flights for Mum and Dad to enjoy a relaxing weekend, all valued at $3,300 each. The girls won a Sylvanian Grand Hotel complete with accessories worth $700 and you can see them pictured here with their families.

The competition was Judged by Drew from Sticky TV and the entry limitations were for stories less than 600 words long, entrants younger than 12 yrs (as at 1/9/08) and closed 27/10/08. Every entry received a complimentary Sylvanian Families Writing Pack which was posted to them by Thos Holdsworth & Sons once their entry form was received. If you haven't received your pack you can contact Thos Holdsworth & Sons directly at PO Box 71 086 Rosebank, Auckland or contact us here and we will forward your request to them.

If any of you want to post your own Sylvanian stories you can do it here on this blog.

New Persian Cat Family now available

2008-12-10T23:40:00.008+13:00

Just letting you all know that our supplier has just released the Sylvanian Families Persian cat range of Family members, the twins and Baby

New Sylvanian Families Blog established

2008-12-01T22:51:00.000+13:00

Hi all those out there interested in Sylvanian Families. We operate www.justsylvanianfamilies.co.nz which is a specialist website for Sylvanian Families dolls. Feel free to make any posts, ask any questions, discuss what you think about individual Sylvanian products.