I haven't been asked to write about this product, but I've chosen to because we've had hours of fun with it and it is such a good idea.
It's the RoloBox - a selection reusable of wheels and axles, chunky nuts and bolts, and a pulley that turns any old cardboard box into just about anything you like.
We're a fan of cardboard boxes in our house and often they get played with more than the toys themselves, much to my frustration at times.
So we've used our questionable artistic talents to create a bus.
I'm not sure it will make it all the way to London...
... but the driver looks like a friendly chap.
Next time we will try and bit slightly more creative like a fire engine or a space rocket on wheels, if there is such a thing.
But if you were thinking this is just an ordinary bus, you'd be wrong.
You see, if you were to look inside (it's a private area, the passengers have asked not to be photographed) you might be surprised to see a very sophisticated layout incorporating a mini-kitchen complete with running water, a pool area and a rather impressive collection of lounge chairs with their own towels.
There is even a mini-bar.
No word of a lie.
*ahem*
You can find out more about RolloBox on this website. We were sent one free, completely unexpectedly with no obligation to write about the product. We're giving them the thumbs up.
Wow, wow, wow! This looks right up our street! Is there anything better than a cardboard box...EXCEPT a cardboard box with WHEELS?! I love it! I am almost squealing with excitement! I WANT!!!!
Posted by: Chris at Thinly Spread | January 06, 2011 at 09:39 PM
I know! It's fabulous isn't it? We have literally spent hours playing with it. Not that you can tell from our bus mind!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 09:41 PM
We got one too, by surprise and Flea loves it. Quite a brilliant idea, really, isn't it?
Posted by: Sally Whittle | January 06, 2011 at 09:42 PM
Oh my- utterly brilliant idea and how lucky that they sent you one sans obligation. It's brilliant advertising too ;-)
Posted by: Domestic goddesque | January 06, 2011 at 09:42 PM
It's a really really brilliant idea. A little annoyed I didn't think of it myself. Love the fact it just arrived out of the blue!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Oh I love your cardboard box!! This week one our boxes was a house, another one a Pink Ponk and a third a tunnel. Fabulous fun!
Maggy
Posted by: maggy, red ted art | January 06, 2011 at 09:48 PM
You know, I'm really annoyed with myself for putting so many cardboxes into the recycling. There is so much we could do with them at home!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Fabulous! That's every little person I buy birthday gifts for sorted for 2011 - ACE!
Posted by: Claire, Cheshire Mum | January 06, 2011 at 09:50 PM
That is a genius idea, completely genius. Love it.
Posted by: notSupermum | January 06, 2011 at 09:55 PM
(and thanks for linking up to Kids Get Crafty!!!)
Posted by: maggy, red ted art | January 06, 2011 at 09:57 PM
Oh that is brilliant. It's the perfect thing. My first excuse for getting it is my husband's birthday in a fortnight! He'll love it too.
Posted by: Ellen A | January 06, 2011 at 09:58 PM
It just arrived out of the blue, and we used the box it came in to make our bus. Clever all round!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 10:01 PM
we got one too but I have to wait until weekend to play with it - quite a brilliant idea!!
Posted by: Nickie@Typecast | January 06, 2011 at 10:03 PM
I found it great fun. 7YO had to keep telling me she could do it and I should stop interferring. Tut.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 10:06 PM
I just couldn't wait, I had to try it out straightaway. I mean WE, of course. It was my daughter who was over-excited when it arrived you understand. x
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | January 06, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Love it! Especially the mini-bar!
Posted by: marion | January 06, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Wow! Not just a cardboard box but one with wheels! Brilliant fun :)
Posted by: jenny Paulin | January 07, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Hours of fun. You can keep your PS3 just give me a set of wheels and a box.
Posted by: Helen | January 07, 2011 at 03:16 PM
I will definitely be getting a set of these - they look fantastic :)
Posted by: Lucy Quick | January 09, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Very creative idea.
Posted by: Iota | January 10, 2011 at 03:01 AM