The kiddywinks have been hankering after a new pet for ages, trying to convince me that the summer holidays would be an ideal time to introduce a new furry friend into our home because they’d have more time to get to know it. They knew I was having none of it but it didn’t stop the nagging and constant requests to visit the pet shop, obviously hoping that we’d all fall hopelessly in love with something there and bring it back with us. So imagine their surprise when I told them to hurry home from school because they had something small and furry waiting for them!
However, what was waiting for them was a delivery from Character, the latest from their Little Live Pets range the Lil’ Mouse House Trail complete with Crumbs a little brown mouse. I was wrong in thinking they’d be slightly miffed with the trick I’d played, they were thrilled with their new “pet”.
The Lil’ Mouse House Trail doesn’t include a mouse but that’s reflected in it’s price of £14.99. There are currently six mice available to buy separately at £9.99 or you can purchase the Mouse House as addition to the playset for £19.99 and this comes one of two exclusive mice, Snippy or Blossom.
The little mice are very cute with soft, bodies, felt ears and come with the batteries they need already installed. They make over 25 different noises, most of which are realistic squeaks but they also have an infectious giggle!
The Lil’ Mouse House Trail does need assembly but it’s simply a case of clipping together parts of the trail and takes less than five minutes but does need a little force so is best done by an adult.
It has some cool features including a see-saw, two scamper domes, bubble track and plenty of twists and turns for your mouse to explore. There is the option of putting ramps or stoppers on the sides of the scamper domes which will allow your pet to run free or not, whichever you decide.
Once let loose inside the trail our mouse Scamp scurried all around, exploring the whole track and turning back on herself when she hit an obstacle. Occasionally she will get a little over excited and turn onto her back but as soon as she’s back on her wheels she’ll scoot off again, usually giggling in delight!
Both Imogen and Joseph have had no end of fun with Scamp and the Lil’ Mouse House Trail and there are plans to expand the mouse family and add a Mouse House very, very soon.
The entire range of Little Live Pets Mice can be seen here.