Online and in the shops: Dollhouse special

These large-scale open wooden dollhouses by Kid-craft, which come complete with furniture, offer plenty of space for Barbie and Monster High fashion dolls. Smyths are stocking last year’s Christmas bestseller the elegant Savannah, €169.99, as well as the more modern Amelia, €119.99. For a wider selection of Kidcraft, try JellyBean in Douglas, www.jellybeangroup.com and www.mimitoys.ie. We like the pretty Kayla dollhouse €129.95, age 3+, which is new this year.
With the release of The Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug this week, many young fans may also be inspired to join in the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and his companions at home. If so, take a look at the beautifully made collection of toy wooden swords, bows and battle axes available at Pinocchio’s in Paul St, Cork. The range, is made in Germany by VAH Konstein, prices from €10; www.facebook.com/ PinocchiosCork