Parents looking for a screen-free bedtime story solution can now get the Tonies A Bear Called Paddington Tonie Character for free, thanks to a cashback deal at Argos. The character, priced at £15, is available for new TopCashback members who are also new Argos customers, with the £15 cashback effectively covering the full cost.
How the Paddington Tonie free deal works
Argos currently stocks the Tonies A Bear Called Paddington Tonie Character for £15. TopCashback is offering new members who are also new Argos customers the chance to get the Tonie character essentially free through cashback. Existing Argos customers who are new to TopCashback can also obtain the toy for free once the cashback is applied.
Shoppers should note that while Argos offers free click and collect, standard delivery costs £4.95. The cashback appears on the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase, provided the spend is £15 or more.
Stephen Fry narrates eight classic Paddington stories
The A Bear Called Paddington Tonie Character delivers eight classic stories when paired with a compatible Toniebox. All stories are personally narrated by Stephen Fry, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The stories are designed to foster independent play for children aged three and above, with a total of 155 minutes of storytelling. Tales range from Paddington's arrival at the seaside to various other misadventures.
Parents often praise Toniebox toys for offering dedicated stories that help little ones settle at bedtime. The primary advantage of Tonie's toys and boxes is that they operate without a screen and feature straightforward controls.
Shopper reviews highlight bedtime appeal
Numerous shoppers who have purchased the Paddington Tonie have shared positive feedback. One satisfied customer wrote: "Lovely gift we received. Paddington is a lovely story and ties in well with the TV show. The narrator has a lovely calming voice, so I recommend this one for bedtime."
Another remarked: "This one is definitely great for the length of the story, one of the longest Tonie characters. Really lovely story and very calming for bedtime. Can't beat Stephen Fry narrating." A third commented: "My 1-year-old loves this one. It's one of his favourites. The content is very long and there are little jingles in between chapters he likes."
A fourth noted: "Bought as a birthday gift and made a three-year-old girl very happy." While a fifth enthused: "A firm favourite in our house and always our most listened to. My son falls asleep to Paddington most nights. Love the narration by Stephen Fry and fun music."
However, one less satisfied customer commented: "Bought as a present for my two-year-old, story is lovely but she's a bit young but sure she'll love it as she gets older." Another remarked: "I think this is great but I think a little too old for my son who is 3, he's not into the plodding story. But I think he will as he gets older."
Alternative toy deals and how to claim
For those seeking something different, the LEGO Bluey Playground Fun with Bluey and Chloe set is currently reduced on Amazon from £17.99 to £15.99. This set lets children build their own LEGO playground and play with the two included Bluey minifigures. The Clementoni Disney Storytime Projector with Narration, priced at £39.99 on Amazon, boasts eight story cards and is designed to keep toddlers entertained.
To get the Paddington Tonie for free with TopCashback, shoppers should sign up as a new member at TopCashback free of charge, search for 'Argos' on the website, click through and purchase the item as usual, and receive £15 cashback when spending £15 or more. The cashback will appear on the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase.
