Doc McStuffins Party

TheBigParty.ie have just launched their new range of children party supplies Doc McStuffins.

At the moment we have paper plates, plastic cups, luncheon napkins and foil balloons available but we are trying to get the full stock in as soon as possible.


Doc McStuffins is an American-Irish animated pre-school children television series produced by Brown Bag Films. It was created by Emmy award winner Chris Nee and premiered on March 23, 2012 on Disney channel. The series is about a six-year-old girl who can "fix" toys, with a little help from her stuffed animal friends.

The series received positive reviews due to the show's concept and the main character, on its portrayal about African-Americans in a Disney series. It has been described as ‘Cheers’ for pre-schoolers.

There have been 26 episodes produced to date and it is proving extremely popular in Ireland.

Already with over 40 ranges in stock from Disney, BBC among others we try to have the widest range of children’s party supplies available in Ireland.

Halloween Party 2013

It's that time of year when the kids are heading back to school and the evenings are getting shorter. Christmas parties and seasonal family get-togethers seem a long way away too. The answer to keep life interesting and exciting is a Halloween Fancy Dress party! This year in Ireland there are lots of charity and local events planned but perhaps best of all is to have a Halloween party at home. Make it a family event with kids and adults and you are guaranteed a night that won’t be forgotten.

A Halloween party is simple to prepare and organise.

Decorations such as very scary scene setters and ghoulish hanging decorations  are available from wwwthebigparty.ie  where for 2013 our range is extended way beyond previous years. Take  a look at http://www.thebigparty.ie/productsubgroup1/469/Decorations.html for the best decorations available in Ireland or have a look at our clearance section for even better value.

Halloween table decorations are really fun too and sure to be a great talking point with plenty of Facebook pictures.

Once you have the decorations sorted it’s on to the fun part – costumes. You can either go for a themed character or aim to be the scariest person there, the choice is endless. To make it easy we have selected the ‘Best Of’ from all the major manufacturers and tried to keep our range limited to those.

Invite you family and friends and enjoy! For a Halloween party it is good to plan ahead and invite well  in advance because everyone will want to spend some time getting the right costume. So start planning today and make Autumn 2013 an exciting time of year.

And great offer is available at www.thebigparty.ie. If you place an order for costumes in August 2013, you will have them delivered free during September. Check our Facebook Page for competitions, you might be with a chance to win a costume!

Support your team this summer

 

Participation in sport has never been more important and all over Ireland school and club teams are playing finals, blitzes and other big events every weekend at this time of year and over the next few months. In recent years vocal supporters wearing their team colours have become the norm at school and underage matches.

At TheBigParty.ie we have sourced a wide range of hats, wigs, face paints, hair extensions, pom poms, glasses and much more in a variety of colours. Now every supporter attending events such as Feile 2013 in Limerick or supporting their local GAA team in a county final or indeed their county team in Croke Park can access a great range of cool gear.

 

As with all our product it is delivered anywhere in Ireland the next day so there is no excuse for not showing your team that you are behind them 100%.

Let’s hope it is a great sporting Summer for all!

All products can be found on: http://www.thebigparty.ie/productsubgroup1/545/Team_Spirit.html

Ireland’s most popular garden games

At this time of year a lot of people are looking at the outdoors and thinking "what can I do with family/friends or children to have some fun out there"? Despite the run of bad summers just gone and the late arrival of this one garden games are increasing in popularity.

 

At TheBigParty.ie we noticed this trend as people who were planning communion and birthday parties or simply having people around for a barbeque, emailed us looking for activities to make the event as enjoyable as possible for everyone.

 

The big sellers are the old favourite games such as croquet, chess, garden quoits and boules. The next popular games are puzzle style games namely Japlonk and Crossword Connect. Another big sellers were Sports Day Sets and Compendium of games, where you get more games in one box for very competitive price.  School sports days are also among the many reasons customers are buying these sports sets.

 

However the number one seller and Ireland’s favourite game is the Rounders Set. A bit of competition with a ball still seems to be many peoples idea of fun in the garden, park or beach.

 

The games we stock range in price from €10 to €200 and there is no trend between the different ends of the pricing scale with people willing to spend greater amounts to get the right game as long as it represents value.

 

For many people the only place to buy online was from UK websites and people appreciate that TheBigParty.ie now offers the choice of buying from an Irish based business with next day and often free delivery.

So get active in the garden this summer and get some new exciting garden games!

Ireland’s most popular costumes

As I was looking through our recent fancy dress costume orders at thebigparty.ie I thought it was a good idea to see what was selling well in 2012. The trend in costume sales remains very positive despite the recession. Up to quite recently most costumes were sold in September and October for Halloween dress up parties but now fancy dress costumes in Ireland sell for a variety of occasions every month of the year.

 

What are the main occasions? Nativity is a big one for the kid’s costumes as well as the cartoon and movie characters. For men, stag costumes and funny costumes are the big sellers. Men go for the costumes that are pre-packaged with everything included and usually one size fits all. Women will be more likely to look at the wide variety of costume accessories such as wigs, make up etc.

Despite the sales increase in men’s costumes, it remains women’s costumes that are the biggest sellers.

So far in 2013 I would calculate our top five categories as follows:

·         Burlesque costumes

·         Sexy costumes such as Nun's costumes, Jesterina & Flirty Devil costumes

·         Smurf costumes

·         Pirate's fancy dress

·         Army costumes

Eyemasks, boas and wigs are a definite top among the accessories. Closer to Halloween we will do a list of the most sought after costumes for that season.

Oh So Fabulous Girls Party Idea

Do you have a little Diva who will be celebrating a special day with a party? If so then you have to check out these Oh So Fabulous Zebra Print Party Supplies that are perfect for the celebration.

Party Supplies have sure come a long way and the designs are only getting better and better. One thing that is really great about the Zebra Party Supplies is that they are great for young girls up to any age.The black and pink colouring paired with the zebra print make them really fun.

The best part about ordering from TheBigParty.ie is the choice of Zebra Party packs all at great value and a true money saver. In addition to that you also have the option of ordering a la carte if you only want specific pieces and then mix and match in some solid colours to finish off your party look.

What you get in Zebra Party Pack:

Product	Description	Per Pack	Price Per Pack	Pack Qty	Sub Total
543674	Oh So Fabulous Plates	8	2.95	2	5.90
583674	Oh So Fabulous Cups	8	2.95	2	5.90
513674	Oh So Fabulous Napkins	16	2.95	1	2.95
57115-103	Bright Pink Tablecover	1	3.45	1	3.45
790091	Oh So Fabulous Invitations	20	2.95	1	2.95
120461	Oh So Fabulous Banner	1	2.45	1	2.45
249673	Oh So Fabulous Decorating Kit	1	7.95	1	7.95

Price: €30.00 – Great value!!

The Basic Party Pack does not include everything in the range just all the necessities – so keep that in mind as you will have to order them a la carte. Then you can choose all the fun add-ons to match the party theme – be careful because there are so many fun finds.

And remember at their 12 & 13 they are all "Oh So Fabulous".

A new look for some old favourites in 2013

At TheBigParty.ie we find that with children’s characters there are two types of popular ranges.

Firstly the ‘new kid in town’ which appears on TV and is suddenly the one everyone wants. For example last year we had ZingZillas on CBBC and The Muppets movie. However, once the first series is over, and the production company are busy trying to get out a second one, it fades from the screen and is quickly forgotten by most. That’s why we have a great SALE section where we clear the items remaining at a huge discount. You can see some great items for just €1 such as Winnie the Pooh, Power Rangers, Handy Manny and few more.

Secondly we have the ‘old favourites’ some of which have been on screen in movies and TV shows for 50 years. What young boy or Dad could say no to a Spiderman party? 2013 is a great year for any parent or child who loves these ‘old favourites’ because many of the best and most popular have been given a revamp. Given a new look for 2013 are:

Mickey Mouse
Minnie Mouse
Cars
Toy Story
Spiderman
 

These are among the most popular characters each and every year but 2013 is going to be even bigger with many new products added to all of the ranges.

The big question is who will enjoy the party more? Will it be the parents or the children?