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FREE WOODEN TOYS! ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER ‘WOODEN TOY TESTER’  

21 April, 2026

• Aldi is on the lookout for one lucky child to become its official ‘Wooden Toy Tester’ 
• Perks of this role of a lifetime include securing Aldi’s latest Wooden Toy range for FREE – and having their say in what Wooden Toys Aldi should make next 
• The news coincides with the anticipated launch of the new summer Wooden Toy range, which arrives to stores on 17^th May 

Aldi is on the lookout for a toy fanatic to claim the role of a lifetime and be appointed as its first ever Wooden Toy Tester. 

The supermarket is calling on children across the country to apply, explaining why they should be chosen and what make-believe dish they would cook up in their very own toy kitchen. Be it a classic cheeseburger or messy mud pies – no dish is off limits!  

The successful winner will receive a selection of Aldi’s latest Wooden Toys for free – including the Wooden Outdoor BBQ (£24.99) complete with BBQ Food Accessories (£9.99) and the fun-packed Mud Kitchen (£34.99) and Mud Kitchen Accessories (£9.99), to make sure they have everything they need to feel like they’re the head chef of their very own garden.  

Loved by shoppers so much, Aldi’s previous Wooden Toy launches have been so popular that the discount retailer has had to put a ‘two per shopper’ limit on purchases – making this adorable new job role the ultimate way to secure the bound-to-be popular range.  

All Aldi asks in return is a short review rating the toys on performance and fun factor to help guide the supermarket’s Buying Team on future product development. 

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “The nation’s love for our Wooden Toy range is undeniable and our littlest shoppers are our most important critics! We’re excited to appoint our first ever Wooden Toy Tester, to capture their experience and find out what makes the perfect playtime set-up, guaranteeing lots of giggles and fun.” 

For a chance to win the role of a lifetime, little hopefuls simply need to send a 1-minute-long video to woodentoytester@aldi.co.uk  with the following details to enter: 

• Name  
• Age and location (children aged 3 and above only)  
• What makes them the perfect fit to be Aldi’s Wooden Toy Tester 
• Plus, what meal they would make in their Wooden Toy Kitchen 

The Summer Wooden Toy range includes:  

• Aldi’s NEW Wooden Outdoor BBQ (£24.99) complete with the essential BBQing tools and grill hood  
• This pairs perfectly with the NEW BBQ Food Accessories (£9.99) featuring four kits: Hot Dog Box, Meat Box, BBQ Burger Box and Veggie Box all complete with wooden toy food and condiments 
• The Mud Kitchen (£34.99) including bread oven, washing up rack, double burner stove top and utensil holders, along with the Mud Kitchen Accessories (£9.99), with four sets of stainless steel or wooden pots and bowls, baking set and veggie prep set 
• The Wooden Shop Front (£29.99) & The Shop Front & Role Play Set Accessories (£14.99) available in six store front role plays of Coffee Shop, Florist, Village Shop, Post Office, Theatre and Vet 
• The Messy Play Picnic Bench (£34.99) fully equipping the garden with everything needed for a perfect day’s play out in the sun 

The competition is open from now until 5^th May. Full details and T&Cs can be found here: https://www.aldi.co.uk/woodentoytester 

Aldi’s Summer Wooden Toy range will be available in stores from 17^th May. Shoppers looking to get their hands on the beloved toys better be quick, as with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone!