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bubble machine

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spidermum · 02/05/2004 19:29

has anyone bought the battery operated bubble machine from the elc or anywhere else ftm? We love bubbles in our family but I don't want to throw £15 away on another bit of plastic cr*p if it doesn't work.

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GeorginaA · 02/05/2004 19:35

Funnily enough, ds just got given one from the elc for his birthday party today - very big hit. Wasn't the model you're looking at for £15 though, was this one which although is smaller (and cheaper!), is absolutely ace!

Hulababy · 02/05/2004 20:06

We have the ELVC one. DD was bought it for her birthday. Been a huge hit. Makes loads of bubbles and the mixture seems to go a reasonably long way too.

Hulababy · 02/05/2004 20:07

ELC even!

twogorgeousboys · 02/05/2004 20:19

We've got the ELC £15 one and its great (been using it today in the garden).

If you want different colour bubbles, put a drop of food colouring in, doesn't seem to do any harm.

Hulababy · 02/05/2004 20:21

Ooh. Will try that. DD will love pink bubbles

bea · 02/05/2004 21:46

we've got the ELC bubble machine and it is fantastic... hours of fun... and that's just me!!!!

Bubbletastic!

sexgoddess · 02/05/2004 21:47

ELC have 3 for 2 offer on loads of outdoor type toys like skittles, foam arrows, walking blocks (all £5) and bubble machine is included in the offer..

Beccles · 03/05/2004 11:16

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fairydust · 03/05/2004 14:46

have you seen this one

only £9.99 from argos

SoupDragon · 03/05/2004 14:59

DS2 had the ELC one for his birthday & it was a big hit. Loads of bubbles. Not sure how long the batteries will last though!

SofiaAmes · 04/05/2004 00:28

I don't know if they exist in the uk, but I have just bought the best thing in bubble making. It is a NON-spillable pot. That way my toddlers can blow their own bubbles without mummy's help and without spilling soap all over themselves/the floor within minutes of taking out the bubbles. It doesn't really matter that the pot is just a simple one that they dip an old fashioned bubble wand into, they enjoy it more than any other fancy thing I've bought, because they can play with it for ages, since it doesn't spill.

Bron · 04/05/2004 20:50

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Hulababy · 04/05/2004 20:53

In my earlier message I said DD got hers for her birthday. She didn't. We got it at Christmas!!! Have used it lots since then (loads onNew Year) and batteries still going strong.

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spidermum · 05/05/2004 17:46

Thanks everyone I think we've got to have one! btw the non-spill pot rings a bell. It's in one of those catalogues - Great little trading or Urchin. I've often wondered if they're any good because my lot are always spilling the mixture!

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SofiaAmes · 05/05/2004 23:18

non spill pot is great great great. My 18 mo. can do bubbles on her own...well she does seem to lick as much as she blows, but at least she and the floor isn't soaked at the end of it.

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