Peter Jenkinson

Toyologist Pete Jenkinson regularly writes about toys in national newspapers like The Sun and The Mail. This super-dad has an unmatched passion and dedication for trying and testing the latest, coolest and most interesting offerings from the world of toys.

Dream Gadget duo set to return – Gadgetshow is back

Many said I had a face for radio, well, the fact I made the edit on this all new Podcast is testament to that…well almost. The producers at NorthOne TV have, in their infinite wisdom, decided to launch the first episode (marking two decades since it first aired) along with …

Read More »

Playmobil Porsche Dakar 911 gets the green light

Lookie here, a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Offroad with its rally kit from 1972 looks the dogs under-carriage right? All the off-road equipment, removable roof and space for four figures, who you going to take on your roadtrip? Complete with large wheels for more ground clearance and a front …

Read More »

  Fresh from Batman: The Animated Series this is the first foray for LEGO into this territory and it is a big and bold move. This recreation of the Gotham City skyline as seen in the show is an outstanding display build for any fans and also happens to be full …

Read More »

Helen Mirren gets the Barbie treatment

Dame Helen Mirren is honoured today as a ‘Barbie Role Model’ ahead of Barbie’s 65th anniversary on 9th March and International Women’s Day on 8th March. The Academy Award winning actress receives the highest honour from the Barbie brand; a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll created in her likeness, in recognition of …

Read More »

Playmobil and Birds Eye set sail

Serving up since 1955 Birds Eye Fish Fingers have long been a staple on the plates of kids across the nation 9ours with peas and chips please) and embraced between various slices of bread in restaurants, “poshed” up for the kidults and a premium thereby charged. Anyhow, Birds Eye are …

Read More »

Barbie flip-phone will promote digital detox

Human Mobile Devices, Europe’s smartphone manufacturer has teamed up with Mattel to bring us this, the Barbie Flip Phone , set to arrive this Summer. We hadn’t envisioned this bit of merch at all but, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is where the two companies have wheeled out the latest …

Read More »

House of Mouse – Head of live-action gets the chop

The head of Disneys live action unit, responsible or s decent $7bn in revenue the last decade plus is on his way out. Sean Bailey has had some great success with the live-action adaptions of Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, and Maleficent – early versions of the current live-action …

Read More »

Hornby shares on the up

Back in 2016 after annual successive losses of £10mn and just over £5mn it looked like the hobby outfit was about to hit the buffers, but, thankfully it didn’t. Some investor confidence and a new CEO realigned the tracks of the finely balanced business and with their multitude of brands, …

Read More »