{"product_id":"thomas-friends-minis-advent-calendar-2023-24-mini-trains-vehicles-for-3","title":"Thomas \u0026 Friends MINIS Advent Calendar 2023 – 24 Mini Trains \u0026 Vehicles for 3+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCountdown to Christmas with a tiny Sodor world\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn December into a hands-on countdown with the Thomas \u0026amp; Friends MINIS Advent Calendar. Each day reveals a compact train or railway vehicle, inviting curious hands to explore, push along, and craft mini adventures. By Christmas Day, your child can build a growing railway of familiar Sodor characters and set the stage for festive storytelling in cozy, kid-sized scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for preschool play, this calendar blends tactile discovery with imaginative pretend scenarios. The assortment is engineered to fit small hands and stimulate active, independent play while encouraging gentle social interaction when shared with family or friends. The daily ritual adds structure to the season without pressuring little ones, turning a simple surprise into a memorable daily moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 24 miniature toys—train engines and railway vehicles—across the Advent Calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix exclusive holiday-themed engines provide a special surprise for added collectibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional railway vehicles expand play possibilities beyond engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-along designs promote easy, inviting handling for young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate for ages 3 and up, supporting age-appropriate pretend play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact pieces are sized for small hands, encouraging frequent handling and imaginative narrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWays to play and learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a festive Sodor scene on a carpet or compatible track, adding new pieces each day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the toys as storytelling prompts to spark daily adventures with familiar characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate the calendar into routines—a morning countdown or a bedtime train tale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix and match with existing trains to broaden your child’s miniature railway world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage collaborative play by inviting friends or family to join the daily discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore or display completed scenes as a keepsake of the holiday season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advent Calendar offers a playful entry into seasonal storytelling, with tactile play that supports hands-on exploration and creative thinking. Results will vary, but many families enjoy the daily surprise as a light, joyful part of their holiday rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What age range is suitable for this Advent Calendar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for kids 3 years and up, featuring safe, easy-to-handle push-along trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many items are included and are there exclusive pieces?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The calendar includes 24 mini surprises, with six exclusive holiday engines plus other railway vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"THOMAS \u0026 FRIENDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56929986806142,"sku":"B0BRSJG5FL","price":93.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/thomas-minis-advent-calendar-24-trains.jpg?v=1771228794","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/thomas-friends-minis-advent-calendar-2023-24-mini-trains-vehicles-for-3","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}