A national toy retailer are encouraging Buckinghamshire parents and children to take part in a Halloween-themed competition.

Bargain Max have created the contest which will see children from newborn babies to 16-year-olds recreate their favourite Halloween character or film scene, by using toys around their home.

The winner of the competition will receive a £100 Bargain Max gift voucher.

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A spokesperson from the company said: “What a fun and fantastic way to get your children excited for Halloween by entering our spooky competition.

“We are looking for any recreation of any Halloween movie scene or character featuring your child’s toys, and that could be a variety of things from dolls, teddies or slime, to crafty entries such as Lego designs,

“The competition is open to children aged 0-16, but we please ask that it is the parent or guardian who enters their children's creations via Facebook.

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“Very best of luck to everyone and we hope it brings you lots of fun!”

To enter, parents must submit a photo of their child’s creation via Facebook, with the closing date being Sunday, October 18 at 11.59pm.

For more information, visit https://www.bargainmax.co.uk/spook-tacular-competition.