The hottest Christmas gift for 2017 was definitely the LOL Surprise Big Surprise. Most retailers ran out of stock early in November, causing some retailers to limit purchases to one per customer, and there was a rush to buy them on sites like EBay at inflated prices.
This toy is so popular that it generated news articles around the world during the 2017 holiday season!
Sold Out Everywhere?
According to Inc.com on Nov. 9, the LOL Surprise Big Surprise was sold out at Target, Walmart, and Toys ‘R’ Us, and some EBay sellers were asking more than $700 for it.
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Businessinsider.com called it “the hottest toy of 2017.”
The UK’s The Sun reported that over half a million LOL Surprise toys had been sold in the UK as of December 2017, and Tesco sold out of the Big Surprise in one day.
Time.com called it the “hardest-to-get-toy” of the 2017 holiday season.
According to the UK’s Telegraph, it sold out on Black Friday and was impossible to find in retail stores after that, driving parents to hope to find it online and get it delivered in time for Christmas. From The Washington Post to New Zealand and Australia, everyone was talking about the Big Surprise.
If you missed out on yours during the holiday season, these special gifts are still available on Amazon (with FREE delivery!). And even though holiday gift-giving is over, the LOL Surprise Big Surprise contains ultra-rare dolls and unique accessories unavailable anywhere else.
This mega toy is back, and will continue to delight girls and remain a must-have for lovers of the LOL Surprise collection.
Unboxing the Big Surprise
The LOL Surprise Big Surprise package is just as ingenious and fun to unbox as everything else in the LOL Surprise family. It contains a staggering 50 surprises, all neatly contained in a package that converts from a purse or carrying case into a bowl or spa for your LOL Surprise dolls.
Each ball contains:
- 10 cute balls, each containing a special accessory
- 5 LOL Surprise Charm Fizzes, each one with a sticker, a ring tattoo, and a special LOL Surprise charm inside the Fizz
- 2 ultra-rare big sister dolls
- 2 ultra-rare lil sister dolls
- A code that allows you to go online and potentially win another prize from LOLSurprise.com
To open your little one’s toy, remember to tilt the dome into a bowl shape, and open it from the flat side. That way everything is revealed in the correct order and stays together nicely.
Opening the outer package of the big dome reveals 4 layers of surprises, in this order:
- A card that says: “Scratch here” to reveal a code. Go to LOLsurprise.com and enter the code for a chance to win yet another prize
- A layer with 10 round balls, alternating pink and white colors. These little plastic balls contain unique accessories, shoes, outfits, and fun things for your doll collection
- A layer with 5 LOL Surprise Charm Fizzes
- Each Charm Fizz contains:
- A ring tattoo
- A sticker for your charm (the sticker is often a clue as to what the charm inside might be)
- A bath bomb
Bath Bombs Too!
Inside the bath bomb is a special LOL Surprise Charm accessory, and a little hook to attach it with.
- A layer with 4 dolls: 2 Big Sisters, and 2 Little Sisters
- Each Big Sister doll has her 7 layers of surprises as normal
- Each Little Sister doll has 5 layers of surprises as normal
The packaging dome can then be inverted and placed on the base to make a big bowl. Fill it with water, to reveal the charms inside the Fizzes, and to reveal each doll’s Water Surprise. Note that all Little Sisters color change, so you will want some ice water eventually.
Read our list of all 50 surprises if you need more info.
How to Save on the Big Surprise
For people who take their time, it can take an hour or more to open every surprise in the Big Surprise, and it makes a great gift for all the pleasure of deciphering clues, opening layers, and exploring the surprises within.
Frugal parents may take advantage of the fact that there are two big sister and two lil sister dolls inside the package. This would allow two children to equally share a single LOL Surprise Big Surprise package. While this is a great way to save money and make two children happy, the exclusive items in the toy package also mean that, when shared, you couldn’t complete two doll collections from only one toy. If you have two passionate collectors, you will need two balls.
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean it’s not the time to get or give a LOL Surprise Big Surprise. Due to high demand and limited supply, many people were unable to get them at Christmas, so now is a great time to get one. Check the price on Amazon right now.
Giving the Big Surprise as a Gift
If you don’t want to hold on to a Christmas gift all year long, here are some fun ways to give the Big Surprise outside of the holiday season:
- Get crafty. Wrap each ball in the Big Surprise in brightly colored paper, and hide them in lieu of Easter Eggs. Not only will kids love hunting and finding them, but they are healthier than candy
- Reward your kids. Use the surprises one at a time as incentive for getting good grades, doing chores, getting exercise, or other positive behaviors
- Have a party. The Big Surprise is a great centerpiece for a LOL Surprise party, where guests can open, trade, and enjoy their surprises together. Any time of year is a good time for a party
What We Like About the LOL Big Surprise Ball
- Lots of surprises inside
- Great if you are buying for 2-3 kids and can split the surprises evenly
- Provides a complete experience if you use the bath bombs
- Includes limited edition accessories and dolls
What We Don’t Like About the LOL Big Surprise Ball
- Expensive
- Hard to find (unless you order on Amazon out of “season”)
- Confusing (unless you’ve read 5 Things You Should Know Before You Buy)
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
There are so many ways to enjoy all 50 surprises inside the LOL Surprise Big Surprise package. Don’t wait until next Christmas to get yours, because MGA Entertainment surely has another special gift in store for at the end of the year! Check the prices on Amazon right now.
A word about buying on Amazon: The prices on Amazon do fluctuate. If you check the price for the LOL Big Surprise and it’s around $69.99, but it immediately. This is the retail price you’ll find in stores. Get it on Amazon and save yourself the searching and drive to the store.
LOL Big Surprise Unboxing Video
Want to see more of the LOL Big Surprise? Check out this unboxing video from one of our favorite Youtubers, Adulting with Children.
Want More All-in-One LOL Doll Toys & Gifts?
Read our reviews on other LOL toys that make great birthday and Christmas gifts.
- Ooh La La Baby Surprise
- LOL Bubbly Surprise
- #OOTD Outfit of the Day (one of our favorites!)
- LOL Bigger Surprise
- Pearl Surprise
- Biggie Pets
