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Playmobil 'Last Chance' BOGO!

Playmobil 'Last Chance' BOGO!

We are so excited to be receiving new products from one of our favourite pretend play brands, Playmobil! 

With so much great Playmobil in stock we need to make room!!! We are having an amazing sale on discontinued products - we have DOZENS of 'last chance' items included in this promotion!

BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF!

or, buy more to save more with...

BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE!

You choose!

Sale starts TODAY and for a limited time, while supplies last. Shop soon for best selection!

In-store only on regularly priced items that are specially marked as discontinued. 50% or free item will be the lowest priced item.

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NEW Giant Puzzle Underway in Fergus!

NEW Giant Puzzle Underway in Fergus!

Are you a puzzle lover? So are we!

Work has begun on our latest giant puzzle at our Fergus store! Regulars of Brighten Up Toys & Games may already know that 735 Tower Street, Fergus is home to three giant puzzles constructed on site: 'Around the World' at 42,000 pieces, 'Wildlife' at 33,600 pieces and 'Memorable Disney Moments' at 40,320 pieces! All three puzzles were constructed by customers. 

This year's giant puzzle is...

Jan van Haasteren Comic XXXL at 30200 pieces!

The Jan van Haasteren Studio celebrated its 10 year anniversary with this extra, extra large puzzle. The illustrators have chosen a selection of their favourite puzzles from the past and included stories from behind the scenes. The 10th puzzle is brand new!

How can you participate?

Come visit us! Construction of this puzzle will be at the 735 Tower Street South, Fergus location of Brighten Up Toys & Games. The puzzle will be completed in sections and will typically be available for customers to puzzle during regular business hours. 

Mon-Wed; 9:30am-7:00pm

Thu-Fri; 9:30am-8:00pm

Sat; 9:00am-5:00pm

Sun; 11:00am-4:30pm

We know puzzling can be very addictive, but appreciate your understanding of our business hours and that, on occasion, puzzling may be unavailable as we switch from section to section. 

Details of the final assembly of the puzzle will be released nearer to completion!

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It's Our 12th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's Our 12th Birthday... but, YOU Get the Gifts!

It's time to CELEBRATE! Brighten Up is turning 12 years old on January 17th.

For such a BIG birthday, we need more than one day - we are going to celebrate for 12 days (+1 special BONUS day!), by giving you deals and promotions on some of our favourite brands! Watch our social media each day (or check out in store) for each new daily celebration deal to be revealed.

Birthday deals are valid starting on the day they are revealed and then remain in effect until end of day on Monday January 29th.

*In store only, not applicable to online orders. Cannot be combined with any other offer and deals are not transferable to previous purchases.*

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Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 12-29

Celebrate Puzzle Month with 25% OFF Ravensburger Puzzles, Jan 12-29

Are you a puzzle lover? So are we!

World Puzzle Day is coming up on January 29th, and we are celebrating with a special promotion of 25% off on all in-stock Ravensburger Puzzles in all piece counts. Jan 12-29th ONLY!

We will also have a Ravensburger community puzzle table out in both store locations for customers to enjoy.

Let's be social about puzzles! Remember to tag us @brightenuptoysandgames and Ravensburger @ravensburgerna

#RavensburgerPuzzleMonth

#CelebratewithRavensburger

 

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FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - December 1st-4th

FREE, FREE, FREE During Our Customer Appreciation Weekend - December 1st-4th
As we kick off our busiest month of the year this weekend, we want to say thanks for choosing your local toy and game store this holiday season for your gift-giving needs! It means so much to us!
Did you know? We typically do about a quarter of our business for the entire year in the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas. It's such an exciting time and we are lucky to be a part of your holiday plans.
All weekend (plus a bit) we will be showing our appreciation with FREE stocking stuffers* AND the chance to win back your entire purchase value in FREE gift cards**.
Here's the scoop....
*FREE Stocking Stuffers: with every purchase receive a FREE stocking stuffer from our grab bin. One eligible transaction per customer, per day. Gift card purchases excluded.
**FREE gift card draw - every purchase Dec 1-4 will be entered into a draw! There will be 3 lucky winners who will win back the ENTIRE value of their purchase in gift cards to be spent in January. Gift card purchases excluded.
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Pictures with Santa Supports Local Toy Drives!

Pictures with Santa Supports Local Toy Drives!

As our regulars know, toy drives are very close to our hearts at Brighten Up. We are so pleased to be able to continue with, and expand upon, this important giving program in our communities this year.

One of our favourite parts of our toy drives are our annual Pictures with Santa! 

Pictures with Santa are:
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 (Erin Location) 9:30am-Noon
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26 (Fergus Location) 3:30-7:00pm
Why wait in line to see Santa when you can pre-book your very own time spot! 
Erin Location (519.833.9258) 
Fergus Location (519.843.8887)

Call the store to arrange your time!

Pictures are FREE but we are collecting gift cards and new, unwrapped toys & games for the East Wellington Community Services Toy Drive for local families this Christmas in Erin and the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Angel Tree in Fergus.
If you are able to do so, we appreciate your support with the purchase of a gift or gift card in store; help a family in need and teach the kids the value of helping others all at the same time.
Spaces fill quickly so book your time now!
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Local Toy Drives Kick-Off in Both Erin & Fergus November 17th

Hello Followers!

Just in! You can help a deserving child have a wonderful Christmas through our Angel Tree Toy Drives in both Erin and Fergus. Both Toy Drives will kick off on November 17th!

- In Erin our partner organization for this initiative is East Wellington Community Services

- In Fergus our partner organization for this initiative is Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington

Supporting these wonderful organizations and their toy drives is something that has been very meaningful for our business for the past 13 years and we love hearing about the impact donations have on families in need.

To participate, visit one of our stores to purchase or drop off a new, unwrapped toy donation or make a gift card or financial donation.

Brighten Up will be donating 10% of all gift cards purchased to help meet the increased need in our community!

EXCITING NEWS — we are running Pictures with Santa this year to support our Toy Drives. Keep watching our website and social media for more info. Don’t forget to subscribe to our e-mail list to keep up to date on all we are doing!

 

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B2G1 4M Sale Now On!

Happy November!

With the holidays just around the corner, we are excited to offer you a special promotion on some of our most popular STEM products!

BUY 2, GET THE THIRD ITEM FREE* on all 4M Brand Products

Only until November 30th!

* Free product will be the lowest retail value of the three items. Clearance items excluded. 

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