Yearly Archives: 2020

Knock your blocks off

It is an absolute classic, invented a few decades back as a post-pub party game and it’s not one of the most recognisable brands on the toy block – Jenga. they try new variants, none come close to the original (although the XL version is a fine bit of kit), …

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Sayonara 747

So British Airways flew their two Boing 747 aircraft out of Heathrow for the very last time today. We’ve been lucky enough to fly on one of these beasts. Half a decade since these aircraft were introduced and there are still well over 300 still flying but today marked a …

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Sleuths sought for undercover work

 Thames & Kosmos UK have given us the nudge about their Master Detective Toolkit and we cannot wait to unleash our inner Columbo, Kojak, Starsky/Hutch, Poirot, DCI Jane Tennison, Rebus and Luther! –  Just compiling a combination of clothing/accessories from each would be fun. Anyways, back to the sets themselves, …

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Puzzling price tag for World’s smallest Rubik Cube

Measuring in at a mere 9.9mm and weighting in at two grams, this ultra-precision plaything is made from aluminium aluminum toy, comes with its own pedestal and small enough to sit on a 1p coin – all this for 198,00 Yen, $1,900 or about £1,480.  “We sought to create an …

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Top toy list with a few twists from Smyths Toys

We’ve seen a few lists these past few weeks, many included the usual subjects but this one from Smyths has some new entries : WWE Wrekkin’ Slambulance Pokémon Carry Case Star Wars Mandalorian The Child Animatronic L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Remix 4-in-1 Plane and Remix dolls Barbie Princess Adventure Prance & …

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A Taj Mahal for all budgets

So Mr Beckham is a fan of this set, originally launched by LEGO in 2008 (that model fetching £500-£800 right now) and re-issued recently by the Danish brick makers and RRp’ing at £299.00, jolly fine set, 5,923 pieces, enough for a very rainy weekend. Fans of this iconic structure who …

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Something for the weekend – Mario Kart Hot wheels track set

    Stick the included Karts in the launchers and let rip, reverse loops, spinning coins , lap counter, send your opponents into the pits, it is an epic set. £70 quid(ish) and, if you’re feeling spendy get this extra set of cars for £20 too.  

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Marble munching madness with mythical beasts

  Well, we actually believe in Unicorns, they are the ones who team up with the tooth fairies (yes there is more than one) to carry all that enamel around every night and, more importantly, carry the coinage they leave behind. Anyways, we massively divert from our very favourite Friday …

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Farm in a box anyone?

Britains’ creators of the finest farm based stuff have launched this, the Farm in a Box. The cardboard box in unfolds into a farmyard scene with a 1:32 scale model John Deere tractor, trailer, loader, hay bales, fencing and some animals. The box also features colour-in scenes and the box …

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Another day, another top toy list – this time it is Amazon lauding their list

Amazon’s top 12 toy list is “drumroll” Barbie Fresh ‘n’ Fun Food Truck (Mattel) – Barbie fans can run their own food truck and rustle up delicious dishes for customers including salads, burgers, tacos, fries and more. L.O.L. Surprise! OMG Remix Plane (MGA Entertainment) – This 4-in-1 play set, comprising a plane, …

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