One2Believe

Okay… yes, I know that today is “Th for Theology”… but I guess children’s theology counts too, right? *wink*

One2Believeis a toy company with a rather unique mission… their goal is to get Bible Action Figures into the hands of children everywhere.  If you give Barbies and Bratz dolls to your children and expect uplifting, godly play… well, don’t hold your breath.  Our children need good models, they need to see what we value, and if we put the Bible stories in their hands, well, it stands to reason that what you’ll get it a more biblical play.

I received the One2Believe Noah’s Ark set  (retails for $29.99)to review… WOW!  The kids (who as you know from reading my Schleich review) immediately gravitated towards the animals… the boat was forgotten, in fact, poor old Noah was left hangin’ out on the boat by himself on the island for at least a week before anyone noticed him *grin*.  However, with reading the little storybook (perfect for carrying around in a pocket, according to my 6 year old… ya, I gotta remember to check ALL pockets before doing the laundry! LOL!), the kids started putting the whole thing together.  Not that they didn’t know the Flood Story beforehand, but for this it helped them see the boat on the island and Noah keepin’ watch.  After that, well, I have heard the most interesting stories… like how the animals had to make bath soup in the ark (did you know that monkeys are made of cheese and if you shake them you can get cheese for your soup?  Or that Elephants don’t like pepper because it makes them sneeze?  Yup, this is one educational toy!).

I have to say though, I was a little disappointed in the quality for the ark construction at first… I was sure it’d be toast in an hour… but it’s survived many a bath-time and play time with no real signs of wear.  Guess it is tougher than it looks! The kids *did* ditch the top of the ark as it seemed tedious to them to keep taking it on and off… it’s more fun to just throw everyone inside and go with the bathwater flow… *wink*

I can honestly say that these toys have good play value… and I am definitely considering getting the One2Believe Nativity set for Christmas for my gang… so I guess it’s a thumbs up for this amazing BIBLE toy! 

Blessings!

As a review blogger,  I am provided a free copy of the book, curriculum or product to test and use in order to write an honest review. I receive no other compensation and the opinions I share are my own and not influenced by the company in question.

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