Musele Saidi and Optimus Prime. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy store in the world, launched its first Hamleys World in South Africa at Sandton City Shopping Centre on 29 March.
The launch was a day filled with adventure, imagination and an endless supply of fun as toys were brought to life. Families, children and curious shoppers were treated to a memorable parade which included Hamleys’ jovial staff, an explosive field band as well as children’s favourite cartoon characters and superheroes.
The parade sang and danced its way to an eager queue of children and parents anticipating the official ribbon cutting.
The first 200 children received a Hamleys voucher and gift and were treated to face painting, unlimited access to toys, pictures with famous characters such as Batman, Cinderella, Optimus Prime and Yoda, and a fun ride on the store’s carousel.
Darth Vader brings the force. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Chewbacca, the legendary Wookiee warrior. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Gerry, Lynsey, Monica and Aden Garcia. Photo: Mpho Moloto
An excited parent takes a selfie with Yoda. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Annalize, Ramazan, Aliye and Danika Safak. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Lovemore and Gee Fuyane. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Batman and Cinderella. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Yoda stops for a quick photo. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Children get their faces painted. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Children and parents play with some rubber ducks in the bath. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Banele and Khayalethu Mali. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Children bring their imagination to life at the arts and crafts section. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Linda-Ray, Mackayla and Lwandi Ndlovu. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Vashaniya and Donovan Pillay. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Oliver and Roland Weber. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Parents look on as children ride the carousel. Photo: Mpho Moloto
Fatima Dockrat and Shona Galal. Photo: Mpho Moloto
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