'Shopkins' season 4 news, locations: Toys already in stock at Target, Walmart and Kohls; new 'Shopkins' Collectors App unveiled

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Christmas came early for some lucky girls as several big retailers have released "Shopkins" season 4. The latest season of these adorable toys are set to be released in late December, but shops like Kohls, Target and Walmart have already released their stocks. 

Moose Toys, the creator of "Shopkins," hasn't set any official release date yet for "Shopkins" season 4. Some retailers have revealed that they can't display the toys until Dec. 18, while others have mentioned Dec. 20. However, some retailers like Target or Toys "R" Us already have the newest "Shopkins" on their shelves, just in time for Christmas.

Parents who are planning to get their daughters "Shopkins" this holiday season can always ask their local Target, Walmart or neighborhood toy stores about their release dates. The Crossmap site has released a list of stores where "Shopkins" season 4 are already on the shelves.

For those shopping at Target, stores already carrying the line are Santa Maria and Davis in California, and Albany and Long Island in New York. Walmart stores in California, Long Island, Wyoming, Southgate, Lincoln, Jacksonville, Wisconsin, Springfield in Missouri and Perrysburgh in Ohio also carry the season 4 line. Parents can also get the latest "Shopkins" at Kohls in California and New York, and Toys "R" Us.

For those who have not yet been touched by the "Shopkins" magic, "Shopkins" is a collection of miniature items that are usually found in shops, like shampoo bottles, rain boots, rubber gloves, plungers and food. But Moose Toys designed them to be cute versions of these mundane objects and even gave them cool names. And not only are they cute, they're also affordable and portable. The toys are sold in packs that cost anywhere from $4 to $35. Collectors can also order them, while checking out the latest designs, at the "Shopkins" website. The toy line is just a year old, having been launched in 2014, but it has already sold over 100 million characters and have recently won the prestigious "Girl To of the Year Award," winning over Barbie and Lego. 

Collectors of "Shopkins" will be happy to know that a new Collector's App is set to be released on Dec. 17, making it easier to keep tabs on the latest "Shopkins" and look for trades. 

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