All-new Disney Junior adventures: out now.

The delivery of Minnie, Mickey and Manny review DVDs to our house sent my three year old twins into fits of joy.

And all three titles - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Bow-Tique, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally and Handy Manny: Handy Manny’s Big Race - did not disappoint the mini critics.

New to Disney DVD from tomorrow, 6 July 2011, the newly launched Disney Junior, formerly Playhouse Disney, has released these first three exciting instalments.

First up, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Bow-Tique: Minnie’s sparkling-new bow-tique is open and myriad bows and bow-ties are on show. The signature Mousketools are required to find the perfect gift for Pete’s Aunt Mabel.

Fashion fun over and it's time for a daytime sleepover, a picnic in Mickey Park and other great adventures in four fabulous original episodes.

Next, Mickey Mouse is back in an all-new full length movie that takes the Clubhouse gang on a wild ride through Mickey Park, the desert, Mistletoe Mountain, even the jungle. All the while, kids need to find the special ‘Mickey Markers’. Bonus features: Handy Manny: Julieta’s Monster episode. It also features two fast-paced and exciting new eps: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally is perfect for little people interested in a non-stop travel adventure.

And lastly, it’s back to Sheetrock Hills for high-speed fun with the kiddies' fave handyman, Manny Garcia!

Manny and his team of talking tools try to turn a broken down old car into the fastest four wheels on the road, and win Wood Valley 500 race. Before they cross the finish line though a lot of teamwork is in order.

Handy Manny: Manny’s Big Race features great new music and all-new episodes - Bunny in the Basement/Fast Eddie’s Scooter - it's fast paced fun.

Disney Junior - formerly Playhouse Disney - is the newly branded, learning-focused direction for the brand, which reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary.

It is truly a delight to watch young minds and faces, eager to learn, engage in the new batch of DVD offerings from Disney Junior.

Available to own from 6 July 2011, RRP: $24.95 to RRP: $19.95.

Sydney Opera House Barbie Doll launches - in time for Australia Day

The Sydney Opera House Barbie® Doll has launched in time for Australia Day.

Mattel have created the ultimate homage to Australia with this special edition Barbie... makes me wanna be a kid all over again!

The doll is the fourth in the Barbie Dolls of the World Collection Landmark Series which feature Barbie dressed in fashion-forward gowns artistically inspired by some of the world’s most famous architecture. The Sydney Opera House is the latest addition to the series following Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.

Barbie Senior Brand Manager Kate Carroll said, "The Sydney Opera House Barbie brings the world-famous Sydney Opera House to life through fabulous Barbie fashion."

Jorn Utzon’s famous sails inspire Barbie’s bodice while her billowing skirts reflect the blue of Sydney harbour. Customised earrings and a clutch bag, also inspired by the sails, complement the gown perfectly.

To commemorate the Australia Day launch of the doll Mattel have commissioned a photo shoot where Sydney Opera House Barbie comes to life on a human scale.

Wearing her signature gown - recreated for the occasion by couturier Alex Perry - a model inspired by Barbie poses against the Opera House sails. Shot by leading fashion photographer Richard Freeman, with renowned creative director Tony Assness collaborating, a stunning collection of images has been produced.

Chief Executive, Sydney Opera House Richard Evans said “I am continually amazed by the way Sydney Opera House ignites the imagination of designers around the world. The Sydney Opera House Barbie shows that there is no limit to the ways in which our signature soaring white sails can be translated into objects of desire and beauty.”

Alex Perry said “I am thrilled to be collaborating with Mattel on this project. It is such a momentous venture and combines two classic and enduring icons – Barbie and the Sydney Opera House.”

The Sydney Opera House Barbie® Doll is available from Target, Big W and specialty retailers nationally – $44.99 RRP. Stockist enquiries: 1300 135 312