Round 'n Round Pet Town

File:358-359-Husky-Chimp-Round-Round-Pet-Town-2.jpg|Standard set.
File:S-l1600 (29).jpg|Unknown store exclusive, possibly Kohl's.
File:Littlest-pet-shop-round-round-pet.jpg|Walmart exclusive.
File:358-359-383-384-Round-n-Round-Pet-Town-Target-2.jpg|Target exclusive.
File:358-359-407-410-Round-Round-Pet-Town-TRU-2.jpg|Toys R Us exclusive.
File:358-359-315-316-319-321-443-445-RnRPT-Sam-2.jpg|Sam's Club exclusive.
Display and Play: Round ‘n Round Pet Town is a large playset that was produced in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2013, for a total of nine different releases.
===2007===
This set was first released as part of the Display and Play series in 2007 with LPS Husky #358 and Chimpanzee #359. It is a three-story, roofed building equipped with a large variety of features. The blue central pillar leads upwards to a spiral staircase, platforms, and a handle that can be turned to rotate the gondola. This gondola, the main advertised feature, consists of three hanging baskets that the pets can sit in and spin around. The rooftop platform and notches on the left and right walls allow for Pet Nooks to be attached. An elevator feature is located on the side of the playset, taking pets upwards to the second and third floors. Each floor is a series of pink, yellow, and green platforms, and three themed rooms: a salon, playroom, and café. On the bottom floor next to the café, there is a scooter attached to the pillar which rides around in a circle by turning the thumbwheel. There were 10 accessories included: A mouse toy, rope toy, brush, food bowl, blow-dryer, fire hydrant, two teacups, and two chairs. On the back of the package was the following description:
“The ‘ROUND & ‘ROUND PET TOWN is a whole world where pets can play…and stay! They can enjoy a tasty treat at the café, get a new ‘do at the fancy salon, or ride the gondola all day long! Best of all, this special town can grow and grow–what fun surprises will your pets discover next?”
Following its release was a bonus set available with four of the standard Pet Nook sets: Spaniel #347, Seahorse #348, Turtle #350, and Monkey #351. It is uncertain where this package sold, but it may have been a Kohl’s exclusive.
Walmart also came out with an exclusive version that included bonus pet LPS Persian #380 and a three-level Pet Nook; these nooks were not detachable from each other, and resemble three different bedroom themes.
A third exclusive version was sold at Target with bonus pets Guinea Pig #383 and Chow Chow #384. Two exclusive Pet Nooks were also included, which were a kitchen and living room theme.
Toys R Us was next to release a bonus set, which included Frog #407, Mouse #408, Parakeet #409, and Shorthair Cat #410.
File:Image1286-e1609109778569.png|2008 release.
File:S-l1600 (28).jpg|2008 release, back of packaging.
The last version exclusive of 2007 was the Sam’s Club bonus set. This included Scottie #315, Dragonfly #316, Greyhound #319, Turtle #321, German Shepherd #443, Squirrel #444, and Raccoon #445.
===2008===
In 2008, Round ‘n Round Pet Town was given a package redesign and two new pets that would replace the original husky and chimpanzee. These pets were Chimpanzee #486 and Husky #487. The playset was identical to its 2007 release; only the pets and packaging were changed. The written description on the back remained the same as well.
===2009===
During 2009, a France exclusive version was released with two bonus pets, Basset Hound #1106 and Rabbit #1107. The set is extremely elusive; a picture of the NIB set has not yet been found.
===2013===
The last appearance of the Round ‘n Round Pet Town set was in 2013 as a Toys R Us exclusive, when it was given a brand new repaint under a new name, “Swinging Circus.” The building traded out its pastel colors for bold pinks, greens, blues, and purples. The sticker decals were replaced by circus-themed environments as well. 10 new accessories were included: a stuffed animal, balloons, water bottle, popcorn, hurdle ring, megaphone, top hat, ball, circus stand, and a mini swimming pool. The original pets were also traded out, and instead included Seal #2848 of Generation 3 (Generation 3 and beyond is not included in this Wiki).
==Awards==
The playset received a lot of positive reception in the toy community. In 2007, Round ‘n Round Pet Town was given The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 award as the Toys R Us Hot Toy.Internet Archive. LPS Catalog, 10 Nov 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071110123953/http://www.hasbro.com/littlestpetshop/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=19480
==Value==
The original retail value of both the 2007 and 2008 release was $29.99.Internet Archive. LPS Catalog, 13 Sep 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080913050553/http://www.hasbro.com/littlestpetshop/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=21282
NIB (new in box) sets vary widely in price on the market, going anywhere from $70-$100+. Its true NIB value is likely closer to $60-$70. The various store exclusives are worth much more, with prices fluctuating based on availability. The France exclusive set seems to be extremely rare with no images found of it yet; NIB may be worth $200 or more. The standard set out of the box with all accessories and pets accounted for is worth $30. The building by itself is valued at $15-$20. Please see the pets’ pages for their individual values.
==Citations==
Category:Littlest Pet Shop
Category:LPS
Category:Merchandise
Category:Toys
Category:Playsets
Category:Large Playsets
Category:Display and Play
Category:Round 'n Round Pet Town