Sweet Surprises Puzzles & Slime

A gift-ready pairing of Highlights’ fan-favorite Hidden Pictures and Crazy Aaron’s award-winning scented slime, this multisensory kit blends screen-free puzzling with tactile fun for a one-of-a-kind boredom buster kids can see, touch—and even smell.

With Sweet Surprises Puzzles & Slime, kids don’t just solve puzzles—they explore them. This cheerful kit combines over 40 Hidden Pictures challenges with a scented, watermelon-themed slime experience from Crazy Aaron’s, known for their award-winning sensory play. The included Hide Inside! game turns the slime into a hunt for hidden characters within the slime, adding a hands-on twist to classic Highlights puzzling.

Designed for kids ages 5 and up, the 64-page book and 80g of non-toxic slime come in a windowed gift box, making this a perfect pick for birthdays, holiday baskets, or any moment that calls for big fun. It’s a joyful, skill-building experience that keeps kids engaged and off screens—no instructions required.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs