Spooky season is creeping closer, and weāre here forĀ friendly frightsāthink cosy costumes, giggly ghosts and imaginative play that wonāt keep anyone up at night. If you love Lanka Kadeās beautiful, fair-trade wooden toys, our Halloween bundles make it super easy to set up screen-free fun at home, nursery or the classroom.
Why Lanka Kade for Halloween?
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Open-ended play: mix figures to tell endless storiesāno batteries, just imagination.
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Heirloom quality: chunky, hand-crafted wood that lasts year after year.
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Ethically made: fair-trade production and sustainably sourced wood.
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Age-flexible: perfect for small-world setups with toddlers, and for big-kid storytelling too.
1) Lanka Kade Mythical Bundle šš»
Whatās inside:
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A friendly ghost, witch, pumpkin, black cat, skeleton, vampire, wizard and mummy.Ā Lanka Kade figure set
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A seasonal picture book (or pick any favourite)
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A simple felt āstory matā (or a tea towelāno perfection needed!)
Set-up: Lay out the mat, place the figures as ācharactersā, and retell the book with your child moving the pieces.
Why it works: Kids remember stories better when their hands are busyāit boosts language, confidence and calm.
Add-on idea: Pair with a not-too-spooky Tonie for a screen-free wind-down after trick-or-treating.
2) Trick-or-Treat Playset Bundle š¬š§
Whatās inside (suggested):
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5ā8 Lanka Kade Halloween-themed figures (witch, bat, skeleton, pumpkin, cat, vampireāchoose your favourites)
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A small drawstring ātreat bagā
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A cardboard door/house backdrop (cut a door shape into a cereal box and paint it!)
Play prompts:
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āKnock knock! Who opens the door?ā
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āWhatās in your treat bag today?ā
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āCan you sort the treats by colour/shape?ā
Learning perks: turn-taking, manners practice, sorting and countingāsneaky maths win.
3) Pumpkin Party Play Tray šāØ
Whatās inside (suggested):
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A shallow tray with orange rice/pasta (or fabric if youād rather skip loose parts)
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Lanka Kade pumpkins + autumn animals
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Mini scoops, cupcake cases, and a wooden spoon
Play prompts:
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āCan you fill three cases for the pumpkin party?ā
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āHide the catācan I find it?ā
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āMake a pumpkin parade!ā
Top tip: Keep the tray out all week and refresh it daily with one new figureāinstant novelty.
4) Kind (Not Frightening) Costume Corner š¦š
Whatās inside (suggested):
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Cape/hat from the dressing-up box
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Two or three ācompanionā figures (witch, cat, bat)
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A mirror + simple face stickers
Play prompts:
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āYour bat is shyāwhat would make it brave?ā
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āThe witch lost her hatāwho can help?ā
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āCreate a magic kindness spell!ā (three nice actions to try today)
Why we love it: Builds empathy and social storytelling without the jump-scares.
Quick Activities You Can Print on a Postcard
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Shadow Match: Trace figures on paper; kids match the real figure to the shadow.
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Figure Hunt: Hide 5 figures around the room. āFind the bat near something soft!ā
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Story Starter Jar: Pop simple prompts in a jarāāThe pumpkin rolled awayā¦ā āThe cat found a shiny keyā¦ā
Make a Bundle in 5 Minutes (Shopkeeperās cheat-sheet)
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Pick a bundle theme (Storytime / Trick-or-Treat / Play Tray / Costume Corner).
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Choose 4ā8 figures that fit the theme.
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Add one simple extra (book, bag, tray, cape).
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Photograph on a light background with the bundle name card.
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List as a bundle product (suggested options: āStandardā 4-piece / āDeluxeā 8-piece).
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Add a short video/GIF of hands moving the figuresāconversion booster!
FAQs
Are the figures compatible with other brands?
YesāLanka Kade works brilliantly with play silks, blocks, train sets and dollhouses.
Will Halloween figures get used after October?
Absolutely. Kids repurpose the ācatā as a pet, the ābatā as a night animal, the āwitchā as a friendly travellerāopen-ended for the win.