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Title: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 06, 2009, 03:40:14 pm
This is so cute.....I don't want the Mixi Doll any more for my kids lol

http://72.14.203.132/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=auto|en&u=http://www.vorwerk.com/pt/thermomix/html/filme_bimby_toy.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhj_HOoyBHxURlOj5B8pUwlkTW6Ang (http://72.14.203.132/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=auto|en&u=http://www.vorwerk.com/pt/thermomix/html/filme_bimby_toy.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhj_HOoyBHxURlOj5B8pUwlkTW6Ang)
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Thermomixer on September 07, 2009, 01:05:30 am
Might have to see if TMX Australia will import some.  Couldn't get them from Spain.  May have to ask bron or MM to organise a bulk posting.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2009, 02:10:26 am
Obviously only for drinks, but what little kid wouldn't like one of those.  I don't know what she was saying as I couldn't get her to speak English and the video was buffering but I got the gist of it. How about the size of the doll ??? ???
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 07, 2009, 02:37:06 am
I did have the thought of getting a list together of people who may have wanted one and seeing if Grace would do a special order for us  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2009, 02:43:15 am
Any idea of a price Kathryn - roughly will do.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 07, 2009, 02:53:11 am
LOL wouldn't have a clue JD....didn't think much of it until now. THEN I had the thought...what if it is retrospect to the proper TM!!! I probably wouldn't want one for the kids then  :o :o :o :o they could just use the real thing  :P
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Thermomixer on September 07, 2009, 03:27:11 am
49,00 € - so about $100 ?
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2009, 03:55:15 am
Bit pricey, they could use the real thing for their smoothies (under guidance if too young)
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Thermomixer on September 07, 2009, 04:32:45 am
Would probably cost even more here as i have just contacted Perth to check on some new bits and pieces - decided to get a new butterfly for desserts and a new spatula too.  The basket for inside the Thermomix is $45 here but only 5 € in Spain !!
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2009, 04:42:42 am
When are you going to Spain for a holiday Thermomixer?
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: trudy on September 07, 2009, 10:31:32 am
Didn't think postage was that expensive!!!!  My Granddaughter would love one of those machines.  She's 5 but seems to think she is an expert on her Mum's machine!!!!

Trudy
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: I Love Bimby! on September 08, 2009, 02:21:44 pm
Have emailed Grace to see if we can get some in time for Christmas - but haven't had a response yet.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: vivacity on September 09, 2009, 04:44:25 pm
I looked on ebay for the price in Germany and it retails at around 70 - 120 Euros.

Technical details (found on a German site):

- apparently the timer actually works
- the temperature buttons light up just like the real TMX
- there are three speeds that you can choose from
- the scales can be switched on, but they don't actually work
- you can put 300ml of liquid in bowl to mix
- it beeps just like the real TMX

At the risk of sounding a spoil-sport here, I personally think that 70 Euros for a piece of plastic that can stir 300 ml of liquid is totally overpriced. The "blade" in the video looked very flimsy. instead of buying this for one of my children, I'd rather spend the money on a cookery course for children, so that they first learn to cook properly.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Thermomixer on September 10, 2009, 12:50:39 am
You spoiled sport  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)  I like your suggestion - maybe even real cooking things - their own cake/baking trays, cookie cutters
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 10, 2009, 08:28:21 am
Thanks Vivacity (you spoil sport LOL) but at that price I suddenly lost interest  :o :o
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: vivacity on September 10, 2009, 11:48:21 am
Glad to see I haven't been put into exile after my comment ;)

There are some really good children's cookery books out there, the wipe clean recipe cards are the best. I cannot be bothered to buy the mini baking pans because my step-children inhale any cakes that they bake ;D and little, dinky cake pans are totally useless in their case.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 10, 2009, 02:49:38 pm
no nothing mini here either except the kids play kitchen which they totally adore when we are not having a cooking day - which is where I WAS thinking of the baby TMX.

No exile lol....at least know what they are worth now and can stop dreaming and really start thinking about christmas shopping lol
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Meagan on September 10, 2009, 02:52:03 pm
Oh God do we really need to think about christmas shopping already!!!! :-)) ???
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 10, 2009, 02:53:27 pm
lol I have been for a couple of months, have half of it done already  ;)
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 10, 2009, 03:00:12 pm
oh stop it! I have just gotten thru Xmas in July  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 10, 2009, 03:12:25 pm
lol sorry, I become bit of a fanatic, we are one of those whose house is visible from the moon at Christmas although I don't like the count downs to start too early as that does scare me, just let me potter along with my shopping and planning thinking I still have plenty of time and then I will hit panic stations...oh about mid November  :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Meagan on September 10, 2009, 03:51:31 pm
I am always fairly organised but we have 3 birthdays to get through first  :D so can't really think christmas just yet.....
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: Thermomixer on September 11, 2009, 01:46:08 am
Viv - don't stress about being banned for your comments.  I would encourage kids to cook with the Thermomix

Dani at Kitchen Playground http://www.thekitchenplayground.com/2008/handing-the-kitchen-to-the-ankle-biters/ (http://www.thekitchenplayground.com/2008/handing-the-kitchen-to-the-ankle-biters/) and Karen at brazen's culinary adventures http://brazen20au.blogspot.com/2008/10/thermomix-review.html (http://brazen20au.blogspot.com/2008/10/thermomix-review.html) (Sorry Karen-can't quickly find the right posts) both have the kids using it and mam_bel does too http://belcooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/cooking-with-kids.html (http://belcooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/cooking-with-kids.html)

So, yeah - spend it on real kitchen implements.
Title: Re: Isn't this soooo cute!
Post by: faffa_70 on September 11, 2009, 01:59:46 am
Yep first thing I did was teach the teens how to use it and I recommend to all my customers to teach their kids  ;D ;D Mr 4 and Miss 2 are in the throws of learning now. I have always had kids on chairs etc in the kitchen. Mr 4 is very good at making knot rolls lol. They have progressed now and are allowed to touch the TMX buttons under supervision.  ;)