WATCH: Johnny Ruffo and Charli Robinson’s movie starring the hottest toys of 2022
“Having spent a lot of time in hospital myself I know how important it is to keep busy"
A heart-warming stop-motion film has been released in time for the holiday season.
The movie has been made with the help of the Amazon Playmakers, 10 kids selected by Starlight Children’s Foundation to be the official toy testers for Amazon’s annual Top 100 Toy List.
The Playmakers were sent a selection of the top 100 toys to test and review to help Australians with their holiday shopping ahead of the Black Friday sales event, which will feature amazing deals on a huge range of toys.
In the film, two naughty toys (voiced by Johnny Ruffo and former Hi-5 star, Charli Robinson) steal all the holiday gifts and ransom them for one million lollies. The toys then hatch a plan to rescue the gifts and, like a Trojan Horse, hide themselves in a delivery box.
They then send the box with themselves hidden in it, to infiltrate the naughty toys hideout. Once the box arrives, the playmaker toys jump out, much to the surprise of the naughty toys, with the heroic toys forgiving all and coming together with the naughty toys to celebrate the holidays with an endless supply of lollies.
Watch the adorable short film below with your kids.
Singer Johnny Ruffo, who earlier this year shared his cancer diagnosis is terminal, says it was an honour to be part of the Playmakers movie.
“Having spent a lot of time in hospital myself I know how important it is to keep busy and focus your mind elsewhere which is precisely what this stop-motion film does, making me feel even more honoured to be a part of it,” he says.
Johnny says the Playmakers campaign is one that he’s feels passionately about. “It’s always amazing to see the huge smiles on the kids’ faces when playing with their toys. This initiative is something that is super close to my heart, as I know how far having a laugh and being silly can go for these amazing little heroes undergoing treatment.
Former Hi-5 star and mum-of-two, Charli Robinson adds: “Being a mum and having kids myself, I am always amazed by how creative children can be. It was fascinating to watch the way the Playmakers’ imaginations worked when coming up with the scenarios and the characters in the film, and I was thrilled to share in the joy of making the movie with the kids.”
Johnny Ruffo and Charli Robinson are honoured to be a part of the Playmakers campaign.
As part of the film release, Amazon Australia will donate an additional $1 to Starlight for each purchase of a toy featured in the Playmaker’s film during this year’s Black Friday sale, up to $45,000, in addition to $55,000 worth of toys, games, crafts and much deserved funds.
These funds will allow 1,600 sick kids to enjoy the fun and laughter of Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express Room, as well as help grant five much-needed Starlight Wishes.
Shop the toys featured in the Playmakers movie
Barbie Cutie Reveal Snowflake Sparkle Doll, $41.99
Unbox the package to find a soft, plush deer with golden foil antlers.
Lift the costume head to reveal a posable Barbie doll with long, colourful hair and twinkle-shine face details.
Rubik’s Cube, 3×3 Magnetic Speed Cube, Faster Than Ever Problem-Solving Cube, $19.99
Coach your brain and your hands, endless hours of speed training fun. Designed to be played right out of the box, which means no adjustments are needed. Perfect for speed Cubers – beginner and advanced players alike.
Hot Wheels Jurassic World Strike ‘n Roar Giant Dino, $89.99
This core scale figure is inspired by the villain dino from the movie, the Giant Dino.
It has a frightening appearance, an attack feature from the movie and a huge range of motion and roaring sounds.
Little Live Pets – Mama Surprise; Soft, Interactive Mama Guinea Pig and her Hutch, and her 3 Surprise Babies, $90
Nurture your mama by patting her, feeding her and brushing her to make her heart light up. Then place her back in the hutch.
Once her heart lights up, she is ready to enter her hutch and magically reveal her babies.
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Majestic Tiger, $52
It features a brick-built tiger model with a posable tail, legs, body, shoulders, head and jaw, and it can also change its facial expressions.
For endless play possibilities, at least 3 different build-and-play experiences are available to kids with this fantastic LEGO Creator 3in1 set.
L.O.L. SURPRISE! Fashion Show Mega Runway- Runway Playset, $207.99
Unbox 80 surprises, including 12 exclusive dolls to create more than 1500 looks with surprise after surprise.
Hours of fun while putting on the fiercest fashion show ever!
LEGO Marvel The Goat Boat Building Kit, Collectible Thor Construction Toy, $73.79
The viking ship action from the Thor: Love and Thunder movie includes minifigures, Thor, Mighty Thor, Valkyrie, Korg and Gorr.
The 2 brick-built goats are posable to inspire play and display.
CoComelon Musical Snack Time JJ Doll, $49
This interactive doll looks just like JJ and uses lights, sounds, music, and over 50 phrases to encourage children to learn their letters, numbers, and colour recognition.
Masters of the Universe Origins Castle Grayskull Playset, $154.99
Large Castle Grayskull is a thrilling playset Masters of the Universe fans.
Diorama style set folds out to reveal four rooms – so much space for creativity and adventure. Fans will love the working elevator and trap door.
Playmobil Back to The Future Marty’s Pick-up Truck Playset, $56.90
PLAYMOBIL Back to the Future Marty’s Pick up Truck with Marty McFly, Jennifer Parker and Biff Tannen to re enact the famous scene from the iconic film.
Pickup truck with height adjustable trailer coupling, opening bonnet and tailgate, 1 postcard, space for 2 figures and much more.
TOMY Pop Up Pirate Action Game, $16
Pop-up Pirate is the classic action kids action game millions of children have played for generations and continue to enjoy to this day.
Up to 4 players take turns to carefully slide their coloured swords into the barrel If you send Pirate Pete flying – you’re out of the game! Last surviving pirate wins.
Hatchimals Pixies, Crystal Flyers Rainbow Glitter Idol, $45.95
When your Rainbow Glitter Idol Pixie is ready to fly, LED lights on her dress pulse and her wings begin to flutter. As she flies, her dress shimmers and her wings sparkle, lighting up the sky!
